OU’s #3 WR trying to flex

[FforFake]

I doubted him when he was here. I never understood the fascination with this kid, and especially after it was announced that he was leaving. There were people in this community legitimately trying to argue that he is better than Wingo.

[Here for the Wins]

47 minutes ago, FforFake said:

I doubted him when he was here. I never understood the fascination with this kid, and especially after it was announced that he was leaving. There were people in this community legitimately trying to argue that he is better than Wingo.

He sure threw a better pass.

[Dawson Yarbrough]

His arms look like mine! Only problem is I’m an 8th grade teacher. He’s a D1 athlete. 

[Bunk Moreland]

My one concern with Parker going to OU is the insider info he has on a whole range of things that could give OU the smallest edge—from OL timing and marks to specific calls and little reads on Arch. I’m less worried about the D since we have a new DC. So I doubt there’s any intel he could share with them. But the RRS is a game of inches and momentum swings—the slightest edge he could give them through sharing intel could be huge for them. Then again, we may well just overwhelm them with talent this year and smoke their ass into the grass.

[watty7796]

11 minutes ago, Bunk Moreland said:

My one concern with Parker going to OU is the insider info he has on a whole range of things that could give OU the smallest edge—from OL timing and marks to specific calls and little reads on Arch. I’m less worried about the D since we have a new DC. So I doubt there’s any intel he could share with them. But the RRS is a game of inches and momentum swings—the slightest edge he could give them through sharing intel could be huge for them. Then again, we may well just overwhelm them with talent this year and smoke their ass into the grass.

I doubt seriously that Texas will go into that game given the change in the chess pieces with anywhere near the same gameplan.  If Texas develops into 3/4 of the ceiling i dont think OU has a chance.  With that said, if Texas does NOT put this puzzle together, then BlowU and whatever edge PL can provide them extra ammo.  Either way it depends on how Texas melds together.  If they loose this game, it will be a direct reflection of this program and direction they are headed.

Edited yesterday at 03:32 AM by watty7796

[LonghornFan4Ever]

1 minute ago, watty7796 said:

I doubt seriously that Texas will go into that game given the change in the chess pieces with anywhere near the same gameplan.  If Texas develops into 3/4 of the ceiling i dont think OU has a chance.  With that said, if Texas does NOT put this puzzle together, then BlowU and whatever edge PL can provide them extra ammo.  Either way it depends on how Texas melds together.  If they loose this game, it will be a direct reflection of this program and direction they are headed.

That why even though the 2022, 2024, and 2025 wins were great, I'm greedy and want to see if Texas can break through a barrier they haven't broken through this century and beat Oklahoma in football three times in a row.  Jeff has said in livestreams in the past that it is time for Texas to go on a long streak of wins over OU in Dallas over the next decade and establish complete dominance in this series again.  Georgia went through this with Florida in the '90s and '00s before Kirby Smart was hired and flipped that series.  Ohio State went through this with Michigan in the '80s and '90s before Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer were hired and flipped that series.  Tennessee went through this against Alabama and Nick Saban until Josh Heupel was hired and made that series even.

It's time for Texas to go on a run against OU that's so dominant Texas is leading the series since 2000 by 2040.  Best decades for Texas against OU were the 1900s, 1940s, 1960s and the 1990s, hence the lead they have in the overall series.  Win at least 3 of the next 4 Red River games to close out the 2020s and go from there.  It can be done.

[AusMOJO]

Livingstone was pretty clutch for us early on but he teetered off towards mid season and never really was that reliable after that. Wanted to wish him all the best but the way he left and created drama about it left a bitter taste in my mouth. 

Hope our guys pummel him into the dirt when it comes time. 

[Little Carmine]

16 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

 

That’s easy - doubted

[cmk4pres]

17 hours ago, syracusehorn said:

Going to the main rival is never going to endure himself to his former teammates, coaches, and fans. I probably would have cheered for him if he'd gone to Michigan or Ole Miss. But a Sooner? Nah. 

Amen.

[CRG]

You can’t go to OU and try and act like it’s cool. Like Sark said we’re gonna kick your a$$

[Bunk Moreland]

15 hours ago, watty7796 said:

I doubt seriously that Texas will go into that game given the change in the chess pieces with anywhere near the same gameplan.  If Texas develops into 3/4 of the ceiling i dont think OU has a chance.  With that said, if Texas does NOT put this puzzle together, then BlowU and whatever edge PL can provide them extra ammo.  Either way it depends on how Texas melds together.  If they loose this game, it will be a direct reflection of this program and direction they are headed.

It just reminds me of the ASU game when our transfers clearly gave away the OL timing and marks. They knew what our OL were going to do on every single play.

[watty7796]

If and thats a big if, Texas OL can minimize the dumb penalties and get to their mark 75% of the time, I dont think it will matter if they know what play has been called.  The upside of this Offense with the talent they have aquired should be top 5 in the country.  Again that is if they dont have the mental errors/lapses or penalties.  Even with the play diagnosed if they drop that many into coverage, how do you account for Archs feet. If you dont drop that many how do you cover Wingo, Mosely, Coleman and whicher back is in.  Texas really did a good job getting the numbers advantage whichever way it goes in the passing game.  What worries me is blocking in the run game, especially when it has to be between the tackles.  G/C/G last year did not demonstrate the want to or personality to get that done. On offense and defense Texas needs to dictatate tempo and keep teams off balance.

[HonkEm]

On 7/24/2026 at 5:49 PM, LonghornFan4Ever said:

Texas hasn't beaten OU three times in a row this century, but I have a feeling Sark is about to change that in two and a half months.

Didn't realize that...had to go look it up.

Texas hasn’t beaten OU three straight times this century, and that’s exactly why this year’s about to get real uncomfortable for them. Sark already snapped their little “we own the rivalry” myth, hung a 49‑0 obituary on their wall in 2022(we barely lost in 2023 and should have won that game), and now he’s sitting on a two‑game streak with the deepest roster he’s had.

So yeah .... it’s true, and that third one is lining up like a slow‑moving train they can’t get off the tracks.

[horns96]

Andy Staples was talking about this on his podcast with Ari Wasserman on Friday (which may be why Livingstone posted the above).  Staples said that Texas initially offered Livingstone "high six figures" for the upcoming season, but Texas cut that offer in half when they decided to pursue Coleman.  According to Staples, OU just matched the original offer.   Staples is tight with Jim Nagy, so take that for what it's worth.

I don't really care one way or the other. If Texas cut his offer, that was essentially showing him the door.

Edited 13 hours ago by horns96

[thatdude2]

1 hour ago, horns96 said:

Andy Staples was talking about this on his podcast with Ari Wasserman on Friday (which may be why Livingstone posted the above).  Staples said that Texas initially offered Livingstone "high six figures" for the upcoming season, but Texas cut that offer in half when they decided to pursue Coleman.  According to Staples, OU just matched the original offer.   Staples is tight with Jim Nagy, so take that for what it's worth.

I don't really care one way or the other. If Texas cut his offer, that was essentially showing him the door.

Honestly Livingstone should have said that, and people outside could understand why he went to OU. I stick with the “If you want Cam Coleman money, prove that you’re better than Cam”.

[Gerald Nash]

On 7/24/2026 at 3:48 PM, syracusehorn said:

Going to the main rival is never going to endure himself to his former teammates, coaches, and fans. I probably would have cheered for him if he'd gone to Michigan or Ole Miss. But a Sooner? Nah. 

He is a legend in his own mind. Alligator arms!

[Gerald Nash]

On 7/24/2026 at 5:23 PM, TheRoJoShow said:

I mean... tbf, Sark just insinuated he (and others) was a cap casualty and wasn't good enough. I'd be salty too.

He priced himself right out of Texas. Harris and Sark both told him to kick rocks! It is business, nothing personal. 

[PaulieD]

He looked good on what I believe were wheel routes, but not so much across the middle; could have been good, wanted instant recognition.  

Edited 4 hours ago by PaulieD

[taxsaver]

Parker who?