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[Quez]

Richt needs to do a better job of signing these big GA recruits.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Richt needs to do a better job of signing these big GA recruits.

Richt has plenty of talent. As much as anyone else in the country.

 

[BigJohn]

My link. Need-wise, this is a massive signing for the Buckeyes. Defensive front is solid, and DB's are young but very talented. LB depth has been the biggest hole for a few years now. Now, if Shazier comes back..... :drool:

 

[wadegarrett]

My link. Need-wise, this is a massive signing for the Buckeyes. Defensive front is solid, and DB's are young but very talented. LB depth has been the biggest hole for a few years now. Now, if Shazier comes back..... :drool:

 

[wadegarrett]

Johnnie Dixon to Ohio State.

 

[gump]

Looks like OSU is getting a firm grip in the #2 spot.

 

[BigJohn]

Johnnie Dixon to Ohio State.

 

[psychobillies]

Clifton Garrett to LSU.

Even after losing Hootie and Cam Robinson to AL, this could be an unreal year for LSU recruiting.

 

[Mark Davis]

Clifton Garrett to LSU.

Even after losing Hootie and Cam Robinson to AL, this could be an unreal year for LSU recruiting.

I actually expected D'haquille Williams the #1 JUCO player to go back with LSU but he signed with Auburn this morning it appears. He was originally an LSU commit, flipped to Auburn, then seemed to be waivering. I was thinking with Beckham and Landry leaving and with Auburn being more of a run offense he might go with LSU. If he's as good as advertised it could help AU's offense even more. The X receiver slot is all they've really gotten any production out of. Adding a 2nd wideout that can produce would open things up even more.

 

[gump]

Clifton Garrett to LSU.

Even after losing Hootie and Cam Robinson to AL, this could be an unreal year for LSU recruiting.

Yea...actually despite what OSU is doing, it looks like a 2-team race for #1 now with LSU and Alabama...both putting together potentially ridiculous classes.

 

[Slapdash]

Clifton Garrett to LSU.

Even after losing Hootie and Cam Robinson to AL, this could be an unreal year for LSU recruiting.

Yea...actually despite what OSU is doing, it looks like a 2-team race for #1 now with LSU and Alabama...both putting together potentially ridiculous classes.

"In the NFL, the worst team gets the first pick. In college, the best team gets the first pick. Bama gets the first five."

 

[psychobillies]

Clifton Garrett to LSU.

Even after losing Hootie and Cam Robinson to AL, this could be an unreal year for LSU recruiting.

I actually expected D'haquille Williams the #1 JUCO player to go back with LSU but he signed with Auburn this morning it appears. He was originally an LSU commit, flipped to Auburn, then seemed to be waivering. I was thinking with Beckham and Landry leaving and with Auburn being more of a run offense he might go with LSU. If he's as good as advertised it could help AU's offense even more. The X receiver slot is all they've really gotten any production out of. Adding a 2nd wideout that can produce would open things up even more.

He was all LSU, but unfortunately, through no fault of his own, he got on the wrong side of some pretty bad guys. He thinks his life might be in danger if he stays in Baton Rouge. He is one hell of a player though. I wish him the best regardless of his choice.

That being said, LA has some ridiculous receivers this year. We should be OK either way.

 

[Slapdash]

Not a very highly rated class from South Carolina, but they got a lot of solid players where they needed it. 5LBs, 5OLs, and 5DLs. Getting stronger in the trenches.

Who in the SEC is raking in top prospects?

February, 4, 2013 Feb 42:35PM ETBy Chris Low

Is there a direct correlation to highly ranked signees and wins in the SEC?

Well, you be the judge.

Over the past four years (2009-12), Alabama and Florida have tied for the most ESPN 150 prospects signed with 41 apiece. During that span, the Crimson Tide have won an SEC-high 49 games and three national championships.

The Gators, meanwhile, have won 10 fewer games (39) than the Crimson Tide and havent won any SEC or national titles during that span. In fact, theyve been shut out of the SEC championship game the last three years.

The most ESPN 150 prospects any SEC school has signed in one year going back to 2009 was Florida in 2010 when the Gators signed 17 ESPN 150 prospects.

For perspective, thats more than eight SEC schools -- Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt -- have managed to ink in each of their last four signing classes.

Every SEC school has signed at least one ESPN 150 prospect over the past four years, although Kentucky and Vanderbilt have both been limited to one each. The Wildcats only ESPN 150 signee during that period was quarterback Morgan Newton in 2009, while the Commodores signed running back Brian Kimbrow last year.

The school doing the least with the most over the last four years has been Tennessee. The Vols have signed 20 ESPN 150 prospects since 2009, which is tied for the fifth most in the SEC. However, the Vols are just 23-27 during that stretch (9-23 in the SEC) and have suffered through three straight losing seasons.

Tennessee signed six ESPN 150 prospects in 2009, Lane Kiffins only signing class in Knoxville. But four of those players (Jerod Askew, Janzen Jackson, Darren Myles, Jr., and NuKeese Richardson) were kicked off the team, and the other two (Bryce Brown and David Oku) wound up transferring out of the program.

The school doing the most with the least has been South Carolina. The Gamecocks have signed 13 ESPN 150 prospects since 2009, which is seventh in the league. But the Gamecocks have the third-best record over the last four years (38-15) behind only Alabama and LSU. Theyre also one of two teams in the league (along with Alabama) to have won 11 or more games each of the last two seasons.

As the Head Ball Coach himself would say, somebodys coaching em up in Columbia.

Arkansas, prior to its collapse this past season, had managed a nice run despite not reeling in very many highly ranked signees under former coach Bobby Petrino. The Hogs won 11 games in 2011 and 10 games in 2010, including a trip to the Sugar Bowl, and signed just five ESPN 150 prospects between 2009-12.

Below is a breakdown of how many ESPN 150 signees each SEC school has signed over the past four years along with each schools overall and SEC record during that span. Weve also included Missouri and Texas A&M even though theyve just played one season in the SEC.

Of the Aggies nine ESPN 150 prospects signed over the past four years, five came last year in Kevin Sumlins first signing class.

One other interesting nugget is South Carolina is the only team to have played in the SEC championship game over the past four years that hasn't signed at least 20 ESPN 150 prospects during that span.

Heres a closer look:

Alabama: 41 ESPN 150 signees, 49-5 (.907), 27-5 SEC

Florida: 41 ESPN 150 signees, 39-14 (.736), 22-10 SEC

LSU: 28 ESPN 150 signees, 43-10 (.811), 25-7 SEC

Georgia: 26 ESPN 150 signees, 36-18 (.667), 21-11 SEC

Auburn: 20 ESPN 150 signees, 33-19 (.635), 15-17 SEC

Tennessee: 20 ESPN 150 signees, 23-27 (.460), 9-23 SEC

South Carolina: 13 ESPN 150 signees, 38-15 (.717), 20-12 SEC

Texas A&M: 9 ESPN 150 signees, 33-19 (.635)

Ole Miss: 6 ESPN 150 signees, 22-28 (.440), 8-24 SEC

Arkansas: 5 ESPN 150 signees, 33-18 (.647), 17-13 SEC

Mississippi State: 4 ESPN 150 signees, 29-22 (.569), 13-17 SEC

Missouri: 3 ESPN 150 signees, 31-20 (.608)

Kentucky: 1 ESPN 150 signee, 20-30 (.400), 7-25 SEC

Vanderbilt: 1 ESPN 150 signee, 19-31 (.380), 8-24 SEC

Looks like another year with an unheralded class for SC. Hopefully the over-performance continues.

 

[Mark Davis]

Clifton Garrett to LSU.

Even after losing Hootie and Cam Robinson to AL, this could be an unreal year for LSU recruiting.

I actually expected D'haquille Williams the #1 JUCO player to go back with LSU but he signed with Auburn this morning it appears. He was originally an LSU commit, flipped to Auburn, then seemed to be waivering. I was thinking with Beckham and Landry leaving and with Auburn being more of a run offense he might go with LSU. If he's as good as advertised it could help AU's offense even more. The X receiver slot is all they've really gotten any production out of. Adding a 2nd wideout that can produce would open things up even more.

He was all LSU, but unfortunately, through no fault of his own, he got on the wrong side of some pretty bad guys. He thinks his life might be in danger if he stays in Baton Rouge. He is one hell of a player though. I wish him the best regardless of his choice.

That being said, LA has some ridiculous receivers this year. We should be OK either way.

Yep one of the things I read said LSU was likely going to get 2 really elite receivers in this year's class so Williams wasn't quite the priority for LSU he was to Auburn.

 

[GDogg]

Clifton Garrett to LSU.

Even after losing Hootie and Cam Robinson to AL, this could be an unreal year for LSU recruiting.

I actually expected D'haquille Williams the #1 JUCO player to go back with LSU but he signed with Auburn this morning it appears. He was originally an LSU commit, flipped to Auburn, then seemed to be waivering. I was thinking with Beckham and Landry leaving and with Auburn being more of a run offense he might go with LSU. If he's as good as advertised it could help AU's offense even more. The X receiver slot is all they've really gotten any production out of. Adding a 2nd wideout that can produce would open things up even more.

He was all LSU, but unfortunately, through no fault of his own, he got on the wrong side of some pretty bad guys. He thinks his life might be in danger if he stays in Baton Rouge. He is one hell of a player though. I wish him the best regardless of his choice.

That being said, LA has some ridiculous receivers this year. We should be OK either way.

Yup. Can't wait for Malachi Dupre and his friends, Mattrell McGraw and Kenny Young, to suit up for the Bruins next year.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Clifton Garrett to LSU.

Even after losing Hootie and Cam Robinson to AL, this could be an unreal year for LSU recruiting.

I actually expected D'haquille Williams the #1 JUCO player to go back with LSU but he signed with Auburn this morning it appears. He was originally an LSU commit, flipped to Auburn, then seemed to be waivering. I was thinking with Beckham and Landry leaving and with Auburn being more of a run offense he might go with LSU. If he's as good as advertised it could help AU's offense even more. The X receiver slot is all they've really gotten any production out of. Adding a 2nd wideout that can produce would open things up even more.

WTF?

 

[Quez]

I expect FSU to make a late surge again this year as National Signing Day approaches. I could see one of the top undecided RBs pick FSU due to opportunity with Freeman & Wilder leaving. I would also expect some WRs would love the chance to catch passes from Jameis for a year.

 

[Mark Davis]

4 star and #1 ranked JUCO DE Davonte Lambert, who had been a Tennessee commit, just signed LOI with Auburn.

 

[Mark Davis]

Alabama added 4 star JUCO DT Jarran Reed today as well. Of the top 16 ranked JUCO players on 24/7 14 have committed, 3 to Auburn and 3 to Alabama. Tennessee and Texas A&M also have 2 each from that list. One of the unsigned is an OT I think Auburn is pursuing.

 

[psychobillies]

Clifton Garrett to LSU.

Even after losing Hootie and Cam Robinson to AL, this could be an unreal year for LSU recruiting.

I actually expected D'haquille Williams the #1 JUCO player to go back with LSU but he signed with Auburn this morning it appears. He was originally an LSU commit, flipped to Auburn, then seemed to be waivering. I was thinking with Beckham and Landry leaving and with Auburn being more of a run offense he might go with LSU. If he's as good as advertised it could help AU's offense even more. The X receiver slot is all they've really gotten any production out of. Adding a 2nd wideout that can produce would open things up even more.

He was all LSU, but unfortunately, through no fault of his own, he got on the wrong side of some pretty bad guys. He thinks his life might be in danger if he stays in Baton Rouge. He is one hell of a player though. I wish him the best regardless of his choice.

That being said, LA has some ridiculous receivers this year. We should be OK either way.

Yup. Can't wait for Malachi Dupre and his friends, Mattrell McGraw and Kenny Young, to suit up for the Bruins next year.

I guess anything is possible. Smart of them to go for the package, but I'm more worried about Bama getting Dupre than UCLA. Probably more worried about FSU than UCLA too.

 

[Mark Davis]

LSU may be about to get richer. 4 star Hootie Jones just decommitted from Alabama. Have to think that's good news for LSU.

 

[GDogg]

Clifton Garrett to LSU.

Even after losing Hootie and Cam Robinson to AL, this could be an unreal year for LSU recruiting.

I actually expected D'haquille Williams the #1 JUCO player to go back with LSU but he signed with Auburn this morning it appears. He was originally an LSU commit, flipped to Auburn, then seemed to be waivering. I was thinking with Beckham and Landry leaving and with Auburn being more of a run offense he might go with LSU. If he's as good as advertised it could help AU's offense even more. The X receiver slot is all they've really gotten any production out of. Adding a 2nd wideout that can produce would open things up even more.

He was all LSU, but unfortunately, through no fault of his own, he got on the wrong side of some pretty bad guys. He thinks his life might be in danger if he stays in Baton Rouge. He is one hell of a player though. I wish him the best regardless of his choice.

That being said, LA has some ridiculous receivers this year. We should be OK either way.

Yup. Can't wait for Malachi Dupre and his friends, Mattrell McGraw and Kenny Young, to suit up for the Bruins next year.

I guess anything is possible. Smart of them to go for the package, but I'm more worried about Bama getting Dupre than UCLA. Probably more worried about FSU than UCLA too.

I have no inside info one way or the other to know where he's leaning, but the Scout.com guys think UCLA is in a pretty good spot along with LSU.

It's interesting that he's taken three unofficial visits to UCLA and is taking an official visit to UCLA with McGraw and Young the last weekend prior to Signing Day (January 31).

 

[ffldrew]

Alabama added 4 star JUCO DT Jarran Reed today as well. Of the top 16 ranked JUCO players on 24/7 14 have committed, 3 to Auburn and 3 to Alabama. Tennessee and Texas A&M also have 2 each from that list. One of the unsigned is an OT I think Auburn is pursuing.

Need to find a DB/Cornerback or 2 to commit to play on the Plains.

 

[Mark Davis]

Alabama added 4 star JUCO DT Jarran Reed today as well. Of the top 16 ranked JUCO players on 24/7 14 have committed, 3 to Auburn and 3 to Alabama. Tennessee and Texas A&M also have 2 each from that list. One of the unsigned is an OT I think Auburn is pursuing.

Need to find a DB/Cornerback or 2 to commit to play on the Plains.

Yep I agree. Got a couple high school commits but they won't be ready.

 

[psychobillies]

LSU may be about to get richer. 4 star Hootie Jones just decommitted from Alabama. Have to think that's good news for LSU.

We'll see. Great news for LSU, but he just said he needed more time. Who knows anymore?

I'm just hoping these Louisiana kids are all talking to each other to try and form one monster class, and kind of blow this whole thing out of the water.

 

[Mark Davis]

LSU may be about to get richer. 4 star Hootie Jones just decommitted from Alabama. Have to think that's good news for LSU.

We'll see. Great news for LSU, but he just said he needed more time. Who knows anymore?

I'm just hoping these Louisiana kids are all talking to each other to try and form one monster class, and kind of blow this whole thing out of the water.

Yeah, in general though you don't officially decommit from somewhere this late in the game unless you aren't going to go. Otherwise why rock the boat and just flip once you know for sure. There have been a few cases and I can't recall one where they went back. I'm sure Nick Saban isn't too thrilled with it either so while Jones is certainly talented enough I'm sure Alabama would take him back, there's not a ton to gain for him by doing this unless he felt like he was going elsewhere.

 

[gump]

LSU may be about to get richer. 4 star Hootie Jones just decommitted from Alabama. Have to think that's good news for LSU.

That was a surprise...#33 player overall. Alabama needs help at DB now...Humphrey's announcement on Friday is really big now.

Turning into a pretty interesting NSD.

 

[Mark Davis]

LSU may be about to get richer. 4 star Hootie Jones just decommitted from Alabama. Have to think that's good news for LSU.

That was a surprise...#33 player overall. Alabama needs help at DB now...Humphrey's announcement on Friday is really big now.

Turning into a pretty interesting NSD.

I'd be beyond stunned if Humphrey doesn't go to Alabama. I don't think anyone has really thought he was available.

 

[Mark Davis]

LSU may be about to get richer. 4 star Hootie Jones just decommitted from Alabama. Have to think that's good news for LSU.

That was a surprise...#33 player overall. Alabama needs help at DB now...Humphrey's announcement on Friday is really big now.

Turning into a pretty interesting NSD.

Yeah saying 4 star isn't really indicative. To me there is often a wider spread in value of 4 star guys than anything else. Jones definitely projects to be on the high end of that.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Muschamp is losing big commitments, as well.

http://floridastate.247sports.com/Article/5-star-Cook-flips-to-Florida-State-168872

 

[Corporation]

Could be nothing but the kids at Hoover High said Marlon Humphrey is definitely going to Florida State. Said Bobby was upset his older son didn't get an offer from Bama. That would suck, Bama needs an elite cb.

 

[psychobillies]

Well it wasn't as good as I hoped for LSU today, but Fournette was the most important piece and Adams was probably the second most. I was surprised by Gerald Willis, but oh well. Geaux Tigers.

 

[Joe T]

Well it wasn't as good as I hoped for LSU today, but Fournette was the most important piece and Adams was probably the second most. I was surprised by Gerald Willis, but oh well. Geaux Tigers.

Definitely helps. Was reading about Fournette this morning on ESPN where it said he is the best RB recruit since Adrian Peterson. Probably some hype there, but who cares?

 

[psychobillies]

Fournette is ridiculous. I think Peterson is a reasonable comparison.

 

[Quez]

FSU got a big jump in the overall class ratings the last few days. Stole a 4 star RB from UF & got a 4 star from West Palm.

 

[Christo]

Looking for some Sugar Bowl dividends. Go get 'em, Bob!

 

[GDogg]

4 star linebacker, Zach Whitley, flips from Alabama to UCLA.

 

[jurb26]

Joe Mixon going to Oklahoma thanks to the Sugar Bowl win.

 

[BigJohn]

Ohio St signing two more kids at a position of desperate need. DB's.

 

[jurb26]

Texas A&M looking to have a great class.

 

[SHIZNITTTT]

Looking for some Sugar Bowl dividends. Go get 'em, Bob!

Joe Mixon!

 

[GDogg]

Looking for some Sugar Bowl dividends. Go get 'em, Bob!

Joe Mixon!

I think he ends up at UCLA, assuming they keep recruiting him and don't focus on Starks.

I think Bryce Dixon ends up at UCLA, too.

 

[SHIZNITTTT]

Looking for some Sugar Bowl dividends. Go get 'em, Bob!

Joe Mixon!

I think he ends up at UCLA, assuming they keep recruiting him and don't focus on Starks.

I think Bryce Dixon ends up at UCLA, too.

http://oklahoma.247sports.com/Article/5-star-RB-Joe-Mixon-has-committed-to-Oklahoma-Sooners-169505

 

[GDogg]

Looking for some Sugar Bowl dividends. Go get 'em, Bob!

Joe Mixon!

I think he ends up at UCLA, assuming they keep recruiting him and don't focus on Starks.

I think Bryce Dixon ends up at UCLA, too.

http://oklahoma.247sports.com/Article/5-star-RB-Joe-Mixon-has-committed-to-Oklahoma-Sooners-169505

Not trying to be rude, but what exactly are you confused about?

 

[Moe.]

Looking for some Sugar Bowl dividends. Go get 'em, Bob!

Joe Mixon!

I think he ends up at UCLA, assuming they keep recruiting him and don't focus on Starks.I think Bryce Dixon ends up at UCLA, too.

Do your thoughts on this change now that Starks has committed to UCLA?

 

[GDogg]

Looking for some Sugar Bowl dividends. Go get 'em, Bob!

Joe Mixon!

I think he ends up at UCLA, assuming they keep recruiting him and don't focus on Starks.I think Bryce Dixon ends up at UCLA, too.

Do your thoughts on this change now that Starks has committed to UCLA?

Somewhat. It sounds like the UCLA staff is a little put off by the Mixons and how they handled the last month (particularly the last 24 hours) of his recruitment.

Starks is an excellent consolation prize, but nobody seems to know for sure if he will be admitted to UCLA (he got kicked out of Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas for some off the field incident). If he can't be admitted, then UCLA may continue to push for Mixon, but right now, it doesn't sound like it.

There are a lot of west coast analysts that are extremely skeptical of Mixon ending up at Oklahoma, for what it's worth. It has nothing to do with the Oklahoma. They just don't see him leaving California. A couple are calling him to flip to Cal.

 

[SHIZNITTTT]

Looking for some Sugar Bowl dividends. Go get 'em, Bob!

Joe Mixon!

I think he ends up at UCLA, assuming they keep recruiting him and don't focus on Starks.I think Bryce Dixon ends up at UCLA, too.

Do your thoughts on this change now that Starks has committed to UCLA?

Somewhat. It sounds like the UCLA staff is a little put off by the Mixons and how they handled the last month (particularly the last 24 hours) of his recruitment.

Starks is an excellent consolation prize, but nobody seems to know for sure if he will be admitted to UCLA (he got kicked out of Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas for some off the field incident). If he can't be admitted, then UCLA may continue to push for Mixon, but right now, it doesn't sound like it.

There are a lot of west coast analysts that are extremely skeptical of Mixon ending up at Oklahoma, for what it's worth. It has nothing to do with the Oklahoma. They just don't see him leaving California. A couple are calling him to flip to Cal.

link? Not that it really matters, OU has had to make due with 3 star and an occasional 4 star athletes for some time now. I think OU will be ok with or without him.

 

[GDogg]

Looking for some Sugar Bowl dividends. Go get 'em, Bob!

Joe Mixon!

I think he ends up at UCLA, assuming they keep recruiting him and don't focus on Starks.I think Bryce Dixon ends up at UCLA, too.

Do your thoughts on this change now that Starks has committed to UCLA?

Somewhat. It sounds like the UCLA staff is a little put off by the Mixons and how they handled the last month (particularly the last 24 hours) of his recruitment.

Starks is an excellent consolation prize, but nobody seems to know for sure if he will be admitted to UCLA (he got kicked out of Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas for some off the field incident). If he can't be admitted, then UCLA may continue to push for Mixon, but right now, it doesn't sound like it.

There are a lot of west coast analysts that are extremely skeptical of Mixon ending up at Oklahoma, for what it's worth. It has nothing to do with the Oklahoma. They just don't see him leaving California. A couple are calling him to flip to Cal.

link? Not that it really matters, OU has had to make due with 3 star and an occasional 4 star athletes for some time now. I think OU will be ok with or without him.

A link to what? The statements the Mixons made to the UCLA coaches and their reactions to it when Oklahoma's hat was picked?

 

[Christo]

Looking for some Sugar Bowl dividends. Go get 'em, Bob!

Joe Mixon!

I think he ends up at UCLA, assuming they keep recruiting him and don't focus on Starks.I think Bryce Dixon ends up at UCLA, too.

Do your thoughts on this change now that Starks has committed to UCLA?

Somewhat. It sounds like the UCLA staff is a little put off by the Mixons and how they handled the last month (particularly the last 24 hours) of his recruitment.

Starks is an excellent consolation prize, but nobody seems to know for sure if he will be admitted to UCLA (he got kicked out of Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas for some off the field incident). If he can't be admitted, then UCLA may continue to push for Mixon, but right now, it doesn't sound like it.

There are a lot of west coast analysts that are extremely skeptical of Mixon ending up at Oklahoma, for what it's worth. It has nothing to do with the Oklahoma. They just don't see him leaving California. A couple are calling him to flip to Cal.

link? Not that it really matters, OU has had to make due with 3 star and an occasional 4 star athletes for some time now. I think OU will be ok with or without him.

A link to what? The statements the Mixons made to the UCLA coaches and their reactions to it when Oklahoma's hat was picked?

Try the last paragraph. You saying he's going to de-commit is what Shiz has been asking you about.

 

[GDogg]

Looking for some Sugar Bowl dividends. Go get 'em, Bob!

Joe Mixon!

I think he ends up at UCLA, assuming they keep recruiting him and don't focus on Starks.I think Bryce Dixon ends up at UCLA, too.

Do your thoughts on this change now that Starks has committed to UCLA?

Somewhat. It sounds like the UCLA staff is a little put off by the Mixons and how they handled the last month (particularly the last 24 hours) of his recruitment.

Starks is an excellent consolation prize, but nobody seems to know for sure if he will be admitted to UCLA (he got kicked out of Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas for some off the field incident). If he can't be admitted, then UCLA may continue to push for Mixon, but right now, it doesn't sound like it.

There are a lot of west coast analysts that are extremely skeptical of Mixon ending up at Oklahoma, for what it's worth. It has nothing to do with the Oklahoma. They just don't see him leaving California. A couple are calling him to flip to Cal.

link? Not that it really matters, OU has had to make due with 3 star and an occasional 4 star athletes for some time now. I think OU will be ok with or without him.

A link to what? The statements the Mixons made to the UCLA coaches and their reactions to it when Oklahoma's hat was picked?

Try the last paragraph. You saying he's going to de-commit is what Shiz has been asking you about.

Why didn't he just ask me about it directly?

Most of the recruiting analysts that have been saying it are saying it in premium posts, so I can't link to it. But, Justin Hopkins from 247 Sports (he's their West Coast expert and I think is a moderator at the Oregon site) tweeted that he's already predicting Joe Mixon to flip to UCLA from Oklahoma and also said not to count out Cal:

1. Justin Hopkins ‏@JHopkins247 4 Jan
   Even though he just committed to #Oklahoma, I already made my flip pick to #UCLA on Joe Mixon http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Joe-Mixon-at-Freedom-35530/Predictions?Notification.Success=Your+prediction+has+been+updated+successfully.+It+will+display+in+a+few+minutes.&Notification.Success=PlayerInstitutionPrediction+522+has+been+updated …!
   
   
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2. Justin Hopkins ‏@JHopkins247 4 Jan
   5-star Joe Mixon committed to #Oklahoma moments ago, but is that the end of it? Insider notes: (VIP) http://ucla.247sports.com/Article/Joe-Mixon-committed-to-Oklahoma-but-is-that-the-end-169523 … #UCLA
   
   
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   The guys at Scout are saying the same thing, but they are split as to whether UCLA should deal with the Mixon "circus." The Rivals west coast guys were also shocked by the pick based on what the had heard the Mixons had told UCLA on Friday night.
   
   They could obviously be wrong and UCLA could also choose to call it a day with Starks and not recruit Mixon anymore. It's recruiting and these are 17 and 18 year olds, so who the heck knows.