Ektard dialed in as always. From his blog just yesterday
The first thing on everyone's mind is how Emeka Egbuka's visit to Norman went over the weekend. He spent the weekend around the University of Oklahoma and meeting up with some of the top recruits on their board.
First off, I do not expect a quick decision from him. That isn't any inside info, but more just talking to him and those around his recruitment. I just don't get the sense he's close to making a decision and he will be very measured when he makes it. Could I be wrong? Yes. Things could have changed after his visit this weekend, but until he says so, I just don't think he'll make a decision anytime soon.
A lot depends on the impression that was made on him, but the longer this goes, the better it is for UW. If he decides quickly, I think he becomes a Sooner.
That being said, Washington is still in a great spot for him. Sam Huard, Jimmy Lake, Junior Adams and his family (most of which are huge Husky fans) are all reasons for him to choose Washington and I know he really likes the program. Ty Jones and Rome Odunze's game over the weekend were proof positive that Washington can open things up and will throw the ball down the field. It's also close to home.
As someone who has lived in Oklahoma (for three months during football season), that place isn't for everyone. It's not an armpit like some might suggest, but it's a bit of a culture shock for some guys. Is Emeka one of those guys? Hard to say, but it wouldn't surprise me.
Anyway, back to my original point, I don't expect a quick decision from him and I believe that's a good thing for Washington.
I think the timing of the visit is more circumstantial here ... if Oklahoma is the choice it was his leading choice prior to the visit and the visit confirmed
If somebody else was leading he wasn’t committing until finishing his visits in full
He's long gone. The OU visit helped him confirm his decision, it's as simple as that.
Steilacoom (Wash.) receiver Emeka Egbuka took his much anticipated visit to Oklahoma over the weekend.
The nation's No. 1 receiver had narrowed his final three down to Ohio State, Oklahoma and Washington, but he had never visited Oklahoma.
That finally changed over the weekend when Egbuka spent Friday until Sunday in Norman.
"Im not a big city type of person so I liked Norman," said Egbuka. "I feel like the visit answered any remaining questions I had."
Egbuka and his father, Henry, arrived in Norman on Friday and that evening, Egbuka and Oklahoma quarterback commit Caleb Williams had a throwing session.
"I went and threw with Caleb and we connected right away, especially on the field," said Egbuka. "He was throwing routes and everything was in sync. He has crazy arm strength, no doubt about it. He didn't really miss on any throws the whole day. We threw for about 90 minutes and I got a good gauge for the kind of passer he is."
Though the two have talked over the phone and via text, this was Egbuka's first chance to actually meet Williams in person.
"We get along great and we’re similar people," said Egbuka.
Egbuka was also able to take in the town and campus while in town.
"Just walking around the campus, I really liked it," said Egbuka. "I liked the look of all the buildings, all the buildings are old looking and I think thats cool. I liked the Palace, the dorms are so close to everything you need access for as a football player. There is nothing to really knock."
He also enjoyed the time in the stadium.
"The stadium, I liked it a lot," said Egbuka. "The fans were screaming, they were crazy and some times I realized, if they're this loud at only 20%, what would a non-covid capacity crowd sound like."
Egbuka was also able to spend time with other Oklahoma recruits.
"I also really liked that too, spending time with Clayton (Smith), Tristan (Leigh) and Cullen (Montgomery)," said Egbuka.
But much of the time was with Williams.
"We met up with him for breakfast and my dad and his dad got along really well," said Egbuka. "Caleb did a little bit of recruiting but he wasn't pushy in anyway. He was just giving me information about Oklahoma."
Egbuka wasn't able to meet with the Oklahoma coaches but got on Zoom with them when he got back home on Sunday evening.
"Coach (Lincoln) Riley and coach (Dennis) Simmons, they talked with me when I got back and just asked how the trip was and answered any questions I had left," said Egbuka.
Now, Egbuka will sit back and discuss with his family where he'll go.
That will also include sitting down with each of his finalists, Washington, Oklahoma and Ohio State, over Zoom.
"I feel like I'm ready to make a decision and I'll be announcing on Friday," said Egbuka. "I've talked with every single head coach and receiver coach at my finalists and I'll talk with them again. I kind of have in the back of my head where I'm going to go."
Egbuka will announce his decision at 5 p.m. PST on December 11th.
The nation's No. 1 receiver, Egbuka is a five-star in the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings and the No. 2 prospect in the state of Washington.
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Meaning Oklahoma? I am sure it happens but 90% of the kids that commit shortly after visiting a school commit to that school.
Yes. Those are made up data but still...
The first thing on everyone's mind is how Emeka Egbuka's visit to Norman went over the weekend. He spent the weekend around the University of Oklahoma and meeting up with some of the top recruits on their board.
First off, I do not expect a quick decision from him. That isn't any inside info, but more just talking to him and those around his recruitment. I just don't get the sense he's close to making a decision and he will be very measured when he makes it. Could I be wrong? Yes. Things could have changed after his visit this weekend, but until he says so, I just don't think he'll make a decision anytime soon.
A lot depends on the impression that was made on him, but the longer this goes, the better it is for UW. If he decides quickly, I think he becomes a Sooner.
That being said, Washington is still in a great spot for him. Sam Huard, Jimmy Lake, Junior Adams and his family (most of which are huge Husky fans) are all reasons for him to choose Washington and I know he really likes the program. Ty Jones and Rome Odunze's game over the weekend were proof positive that Washington can open things up and will throw the ball down the field. It's also close to home.
As someone who has lived in Oklahoma (for three months during football season), that place isn't for everyone. It's not an armpit like some might suggest, but it's a bit of a culture shock for some guys. Is Emeka one of those guys? Hard to say, but it wouldn't surprise me.
Anyway, back to my original point, I don't expect a quick decision from him and I believe that's a good thing for Washington.
If somebody else was leading he wasn’t committing until finishing his visits in full
Steilacoom (Wash.) receiver Emeka Egbuka took his much anticipated visit to Oklahoma over the weekend.
The nation's No. 1 receiver had narrowed his final three down to Ohio State, Oklahoma and Washington, but he had never visited Oklahoma.
That finally changed over the weekend when Egbuka spent Friday until Sunday in Norman.
"Im not a big city type of person so I liked Norman," said Egbuka. "I feel like the visit answered any remaining questions I had."
Egbuka and his father, Henry, arrived in Norman on Friday and that evening, Egbuka and Oklahoma quarterback commit Caleb Williams had a throwing session.
"I went and threw with Caleb and we connected right away, especially on the field," said Egbuka. "He was throwing routes and everything was in sync. He has crazy arm strength, no doubt about it. He didn't really miss on any throws the whole day. We threw for about 90 minutes and I got a good gauge for the kind of passer he is."
Though the two have talked over the phone and via text, this was Egbuka's first chance to actually meet Williams in person.
"We get along great and we’re similar people," said Egbuka.
Egbuka was also able to take in the town and campus while in town.
"Just walking around the campus, I really liked it," said Egbuka. "I liked the look of all the buildings, all the buildings are old looking and I think thats cool. I liked the Palace, the dorms are so close to everything you need access for as a football player. There is nothing to really knock."
He also enjoyed the time in the stadium.
"The stadium, I liked it a lot," said Egbuka. "The fans were screaming, they were crazy and some times I realized, if they're this loud at only 20%, what would a non-covid capacity crowd sound like."
Egbuka was also able to spend time with other Oklahoma recruits.
"I also really liked that too, spending time with Clayton (Smith), Tristan (Leigh) and Cullen (Montgomery)," said Egbuka.
But much of the time was with Williams.
"We met up with him for breakfast and my dad and his dad got along really well," said Egbuka. "Caleb did a little bit of recruiting but he wasn't pushy in anyway. He was just giving me information about Oklahoma."
Egbuka wasn't able to meet with the Oklahoma coaches but got on Zoom with them when he got back home on Sunday evening.
"Coach (Lincoln) Riley and coach (Dennis) Simmons, they talked with me when I got back and just asked how the trip was and answered any questions I had left," said Egbuka.
Now, Egbuka will sit back and discuss with his family where he'll go.
That will also include sitting down with each of his finalists, Washington, Oklahoma and Ohio State, over Zoom.
"I feel like I'm ready to make a decision and I'll be announcing on Friday," said Egbuka. "I've talked with every single head coach and receiver coach at my finalists and I'll talk with them again. I kind of have in the back of my head where I'm going to go."
Egbuka will announce his decision at 5 p.m. PST on December 11th.
The nation's No. 1 receiver, Egbuka is a five-star in the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings and the No. 2 prospect in the state of Washington.