

You really got to take the game one pitch at a time.” “And when you try in this game, you fail. “When you get out of rhythm like that, and you’re still trying to make pitches, you start trying,” head coach Skip Johnson said postgame. While his defense certainly didn’t help him, Carmichael (7-1) had rare struggles with command as he walked five batters to allow four runs, one of which unearned, and failed to get through three innings. With pitching for OU relatively thin heading into the postseason, the Sooners turned to their best starting pitcher all season long in left-hander Braden Carmichael. But, this time around, that won’t be the case as Oklahoma (31-27) was hammered by East Carolina (46-17) at Disharoon Ballpark in Charlottesville, VA to fall into the loser’s bracket. In last year’s historic run, the Sooners won the first game of both the regionals, super regionals and the College World Series. That includes Oklahoma, who began their quest to make a return trip to Omaha with their opening round game of the Charlottesville Regional against the East Carolina Pirates. The NCAA Tournament is underway, with regionals getting started across the country. LIMITED TIME DEAL: Sign up today for VIP Access to the brand new Sooners Illustrated and get a massive 75% off!!! Pay just $1 for your first month, or sign up for this incredibly discounted annual plan and pay just $2.24 per month for the year! With your membership you get complete access to Oklahoma message boards, unlimited recruiting intel, the entire 247Sports Network and more! CLICK HERE to sign up before this discount is gone! Comments (49) Oklahoma trounced in NCAA Tournament opener Oklahoma fell behind early and couldn't dig out of a big hole, losing their NCAA Tournament opener to East Carolina. Brown is a talent that's tough to lose, but Emmett Jones still features a deep room. The Sooners were able to add from the transfer portal, though, with Brenen Thompson and Andrel Anthony. Brown joins a wide receiver group at Garden City that has the coaching staff thrilled about this upcoming season.Īs for Oklahoma, this now means Jaquaize Pettaway is the only 2023 wide receiver recruit joining the program. The offense averaged 345.4 yards, 229.9 passing yards and 25 points per game. Last year, GCCC reportedly finished 4-6 overall with a 3-3 conference play record in 2022-2023. Their offense-all they need is a go-getter, a route-runner with speed, a person who will attack the ball.”īrown now heads out to Garden City Community College for the next chapter of his football career. But I just felt like Oklahoma’s the best fit. I’m not saying I can’t play at Alabama, because I can. Alabama’s a great school, but I feel like Oklahoma’s the best fit for me. So, I’m gonna that for them…I’m going to be honest. They like big and fast receivers, and that’s what they need.


Coach Lebby said they needed a receiver like me. "I knew Coach Lebby for like two or three days before I went to camp, but the environment, it was exciting. “When I first got there, man, it felt like I was home," Brown said. The Crimson Tide made things interesting late, but Brown ended up choosing OU in the end. The Sooners offered him on June 2 after he impressed at Venables' elite prospect camp. 56) and a top-70 prospect in the state of Florida.īrown chose the Sooners over a host of 18 other offers, including the likes of Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Nebraska and Tennessee, among others. In 247Sports' specific rankings, Brown checks in as a three-star recruit, a top-60 wideout in the cycle (No. according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite.

63 player in the Sunshine State, with a 0.8982 prospect grade. 347 overall prospect in the 247Sports Composite Player Rankings for the class of 2023. The three-star pass catcher is headed to Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas.įrom James Rickards HS in Tallahassee, Fla., Brown checks in as the nation's No. Sources tell Sooners Illustrated and 247Sports that Oklahoma 2023 wide receiver signee Keyon Brown is set to take the junior college route.
