It was Barry Switzer 's final year as head coach of the Sooners. Reed is married to Laquita and has three kids: Roshunda, 18; Richard II, 16; and Laurene, 11. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Gary Bennett, OG, Evergreen, Colo.: No information available. 1989 Oct 23. Lashar kick good, Greg Washington 6-yard touchdown reception from Carl Straw, Mark Porter kick good, Eric Mitchel 85-yard touchdown run, R.D. But the Sooners needed another impact linebacker after graduating Torrance Marshall in 2000 and Rocky Calmus in 2001, and Mitchell was the perfect fit to step in and play alongside All-AmericansTeddy Lehman in 2002 and Rufus Alexander in 2004. Lashar kick good, Mike Gaddis 44-yard touchdown run, R.D. Third time is a charm. Darryl Goodlow was the 4th pick in the second round of the 1984 Supplemental Draft. 1988 Oct 02. pg. All rights reserved. AKRON, Ohio -- Eric Mitchell is set to take over as football coach at Firestone, pending approval by the Akron Public Schools board later this month, according to a report by the Akron Beacon. He's now labeled as one of the most gifted underachievers ever to attend OU. Kyle Irvin, QB, Broken Arrow: Lives in Tulsa. Switzer, who helped get Mitchel into next month's Senior Bowl, informed Mitchel he would have to renege on the offer in order to open a spot to a senior from another school. When he eventually arrived at OU with fellow CCSF linebacker Pasha Jackson, it was one of the biggest juco recruiting hauls in all of college football. Dwight Drane was the 14th pick in the first round of the 1984 Supplemental Draft. Retrieved 2022-Dec-28. Please check your email for a confirmation. OU Anthony Stafford 5-yard run (R.D. A total of 31 former Sooners have been selected to at least one Pro Bowl, 18 to more than one, and 35 former Sooners have won a league championship. Tony Casillas, NG, Tulsa: Lives in Flower Mound, Texas, after a stint with the Dallas Cowboys. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Percy Hines, DB, Lubbock, Texas: Lives in Houston. 37 Freshmen; 27 Juniors; 24 Seniors; 19 Sophomores; 1 Other; Notes (C) indicates a captain (named before each game in 1982, and 1995 through 1998). [1] [ Marks is married to Kim and has a son, Garret, 5. The Sooners lost a game and a quarterback (Troy Aikman) on Oct. 19, and their national-title hopes seemed gone. Mitchell was a fifth-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals, No. Mitchells total of 124 tackles was the most by any juco transfer in OU history, including Marshall (97). They played their home games at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and competed as members of the Big Eight Conference. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [12], Oklahoma set single game NCAA rushing record (768)[13], Jamelle Holieway set school record for career total yardage. Recruiting. Lashar kick good, Leon Perry 7-yard touchdown run, R.D. There are no statistics available for this player. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Ledell Glenn, DB, Fountain Valley, Calif.: No information available. Stafford runs an emergency youth shelter and juvenile intervention center. As it has been throughout his OU career, Mitchel's attitude was questioned. The 1988 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. This led to a massive bidding war over top prospects between the two leagues. Lashar kick good, Mike Gaddis 53-yard touchdown run, R.D. But he played just one season for the Cardinals, playing in 12 games and making eight total tackles as a rookie backup. Lance Rentzel was drafted in 1965 by the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL (23rd overall) and the Buffalo Bills of the AFL (48th overall). All rights reserved. I'm feeling terrible for him, and he's telling me, It's OK, coach, I've still got a redshirt year. But that speaks volumes for the kind of man that he is, and he's that presence that you want on defense; doesn't ever get too high, too low, just very strong.. : Lives in Tulsa. DB R-Jr. 5' 10'' 190 . If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Class Count. Adebawore, 9 Oklahoma Sooners ranked inside the updated On300. "I think (the injury) was all in my mind," Mitchel said. Curtice Williams, NG, Pine Bluff, Ark. March 11, 2021 1:13 pm ET. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. "Fourth quarter kick gives Oklahoma win." "I'm not going to rant and rave if I don't play," Mitchel said. OU Anthony Stafford 9 rushes, 28 yards, USC Aaron Emanuel 10 rushes, 46 yards, 2 TD. Lashar kick good, Anthony Stafford 1-yard touchdown run, R.D. Wallach Sports Performance and Lacrosse Center, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives, Video Platform Powered By: CBS Sports Digital / cbssports.com. With Kennedy Brooks off to the NFL, Eric Gray has a shot to start for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2022. Richard Reed, DT, Fort Worth, Texas: Lives in Atlanta and is vice president of sales for Equifax, a credit report agency. Dixon and his wife Gina have three kids: Elijah, 2; Hannah Coker, 5; and Jordan Coker, 10. Facebook. 1 overall seed, Philadelphia, in a game that'll see the winner. Dugan Forrest, OT, Twin Oaks: Lives in Tahlequah. Jack Mitchell was one of the most dashing figures in Oklahoma football history. "Oklahoma rolls past Kansas in 2nd half 63-14." Playoff participants are sequenced after non-playoff teams, based on their round of elimination (wild card, division, conference, and Super Bowl). The Sooners beat Penn State 25-10 in the Jan. 1 Orange Bowl for their sixth national title. Join the conversation today. [20], Oklahoma's 30th straight conference victory[21]. Calculations for career totals will be skewed if the season totals are incomplete. When Eric Mitchel decided to play football for Oklahoma in 1985, the Sooners had landed a great talent. Eugene Register-Guard. Retrieved 2022-Dec-19. Related To refers to other OU athletes only. AKRON, Ohio -- Eric Mitchell is set to take over as football coach at Firestone, pending approval by the Akron Public Schools board later this month, according to a report by the Akron Beacon Journal. follow. Jim Grisham was drafted in 1965 by the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL (79th overall) and the Houston Oilers of the AFL (130th overall). : Lives in Lee's Summit Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City. I think it speaks volumes for the type of man that he is, the way he handled the knee injury when it first happened, Venables said. Draft: 6th round, 165th overall of the 1989 NFL draft by the New England Patriots, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 6:35AM. He has more doubters than believers and has everyone wondering what could have been. Eric Gray NFL Draft Profile Position: Running Back School: Oklahoma Current Year: Senior Height: 5'10" Weight: 205 pounds Eric Gray Scouting Report The new Oklahoma RB is a dynamic, versatile playmaker who provides a genuine all-purpose threat out of the backfield. Lashar kick good, Charles Thompson 5-yard touchdown run, R.D. Lance Mitchells arrival at Oklahoma couldnt have happened at a better time. Lafayette College 2023. Carlos Cabbiness, SE, Tulsa: Lives in Norman. The Oklahoman found the members of that '85 team to update readers on what became of the players who provided such a wild ride. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Van Kiersbilck is married to Dawn and has two kids: Ellie, 6; and Annie, 4. Eric Mitchel Position: RB Height: 6-0 Weight: 210 Birthdate: February 13, 1967 College: Oklahoma Draft: Selected by the New England Patriots in the 6th round (165th overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft Stats Eric Mitchel Stats Eric Mitchel career stats with the Orlando Thunder. The Razorbacks won the teams' first meeting two weeks ago in Bud Walton Arena. 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From junior college All-American to Sooners star to rehab patient to seasoned veteran, linebacker Lance Mitchell's journey at Oklahoma ran the gamut of highs and lows. Junior running back Eric Gray picked up Oklahoma's offense quickly in the spring as he transferred over from Tennessee. Aubrey King, TE, Denver: No information available. A non-limping Mitchel returned to practice the next day. I was freaking out, driving trainers crazy.". Really finishing strong in this time of . Atyia has two kids: Hunter, 6, and Hope, 5. Rankings. There are no statistics available for this player. He was an ideal combination of athletic ability and football instinct, a player who seemed to easily anticipate what was coming and almost always defeated his blocker to bring down the ballcarrier. Personal:Son of Eric and Ywatta Mitchellhas an older sister, Yakiya, and a younger sister, Sophiaborn 3/23/97. This is the team that drafted the player, not their most recent team. "Oklahoma collects record runaround." : Lives in Norman after being drafted by the Denver Broncos and playing in Canada for two years. 45% are in their 40s, while the average age is 48. "Oklahoma 17, Colorado 14." Anthony Phillips, OT, Tulsa: Lives in Coppell, Texas. 4C. Damen Stell, HB, Oklahoma City: Lives in Edmond. Gainesville Sun. Lashar kick good, Roger Robben 1-yard touchdown run, Brad Fleeman kick good, Willie Vaughn 80-yard touchdown reception from Kelly Donohoe, Brad Fleeman kick good, Charles Thompson 1-yard touchdown run, R.D. There are no statistics for this selected season available for this player. Jamelle Holieway made the start in his final collegiate game. Brown is married to Lela and has three kids, Emery, 4; Heidi, 3; and Christian, 7 months. Mike Ringer was drafted in 1966 by the St. Louis Cardinals of the NFL (149th overall) and the Denver Broncos of the AFL (130th overall). USC Aaron Emanuel 5-yard run (Quin Rodriguez kick). Gainesville Sun. Bob Latham, DT, Claremore: Lives in Tulsa, where he is a partner in a law firm. Retrieved 2022-Dec-16. Scott Thompson, DB, Everett, Wash.: Lives in Oklahoma City and is in the concrete pumping business with his father-in-law, Jim Bishop. Lashar kick good, Barry Sanders 1-yard touchdown run, Cary Blanchard kick good, Eric Bross 8-yard touchdown reception from, Anthony Stafford 1-yard touchdown run, R.D. Many fans think he might have been one of the x-factors the Sooners needed in the National Championship Game loss to LSU. Lashar kick good, Leon Perry 16-yard touchdown reception from, Rotnei Anderson 1-yard touchdown run, R.D. Gainesville Sun. Patrick Collins, HB, Tulsa: Collins lives in Country Club Hills, Ill., and is the senior vice president of sales at Chicago Beverage Systems. Chiefs gain $18M cap space by releasing Eric Fisher, Mitchell Schwartz Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans. Brad McBride, LB, Edmond: Lives in Colleyville, Texas. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. [4] In the 2010 NFL Draft, Oklahoma became the only school in history to have three players selected in the first four picks of the draft. Lashar kick good, Adrian Cooper 3-yard touchdown reception from Charles Thompson, R.D. Steve Jones, DB, Midwest City: No information available. Evan's wife Michelle graduated from OU, and they have five kids: Blake, 9; Bailey, 9; Meg, 6; Ty, 4; and Marykate, 2. "I've wanted Eric to be successful," Switzer said. Follow our high school sports Twitter account @NEOvarsity and tag your related Tweets and score updates with the #NEOvarsity hashtag. Or write about sports? : Lives in Kansas City. Lee Morris, SE, Del City: Lives in Richardson, Texas. "I care about Eric, I really do," Switzer said. Richard Uhles, C, Norman: Lives in Norman. Jeff Hake, DE, Blue Springs, Mo. Darren Atyia, P, Seminole: Lives in Tulsa and has sold manufacturing equipment for 5 1/2 years. Facebook gives people the power to. Gainesville Sun. Eric Gray had a fantastic season and was often the best part of the Oklahoma Sooners offense. He took a medical redshirt while Wayne Chambers and Gayron Allen inherited his snaps in the middle. This article related to sports in Oklahoma is a stub. It certainly hasn't been easy for him this year.. Mitchell guided Lutheran East to a 4-5 record last year after going 0-10 in his first campaign. Mike Mantle, DE, Miami: Lives in Tulsa, where he is director of operations for Xor Technology Company. Position: CB. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Join Facebook to connect with Eric Mitchell and others you may know. Lashar kick no good (blocked), Craig Lammers 12-yard touchdown reception from Brad Fitzmaurice, Jeff Jacke kick good. Mantle and his wife Monique have three kids: Megan, 9; Mason, 7; and Madalyn, 5. 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