The former Booker T. Washington star explains his decision to de-commit from Arkansas and sign with Texas A&M. More than football went into his decision. What was Jimbo Fisher's pitch to him? What was it like to tell Arkansas coaches he wasn't coming and what he expects his first year in College Station to look like. 

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The former Booker T. Washington star explains his decision to de-commit from Arkansas and sign with Texas A&amp;M. More than football went into his decision. What was Jimbo Fisher's pitch to him? What was it like to tell Arkansas coaches he wasn't coming and what he expects his first year in College Station to look like. 
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Tulsa World High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis offers insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow high school sports.
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Tulsa World High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis offers insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow high school sports.

Tulsa World High School Sports Editor <a href="https://twitter.com/BarryLewisTW">Barry Lewis</a> offers insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow high school sports.

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In the first OK Preps Extra podcast of 2024, Barry and Patrick break down a thrilling Tournament of Champions and discuss the return of Antwain Jimmerson.
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Recapping a thrilling Tournament of Champions

Who are the top area recruits who are still uncommitted? How important will February signing be for area athletes? Plus, TU's recruiting class collected local stars like Bixby's Brody Duffel as well as many top DFW area recruits. Juwan Lee, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince discuss early signing period, which began Wednesday.

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Who are the top area recruits who are still uncommitted? How important will February signing be for area athletes? Plus, TU's recruiting class collected local stars like Bixby's Brody Duffel as well as many top DFW area recruits. Juwan Lee, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince discuss early signing period, which began Wednesday.
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Recapping early signing from local prospects to in-state college classes

The early signing period begins Wednesday when the majority of high school football players will sign with colleges. Today, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince discuss the area's top talent, where they are planning to go and who's the best un-committed players and could there be any drama like last year when local star Micah Tease flipped from Arkansas to Texas A&M.

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The early signing period begins Wednesday when the majority of high school football players will sign with colleges. Today, Barry Lewis and Patrick Prince discuss the area's top talent, where they are planning to go and who's the best un-committed players and could there be any drama like last year when local star Micah Tease flipped from Arkansas to Texas A&amp;M.
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Micah Tease: Why Texas A&M is best place for former Booker T. star

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