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With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror this week's Board Chat is full of talk of draft trends, what happened with several Sooners and much more.

OU head coach Brent Venables watching spring practice like a hawk March 30, 2026. Photo by Carey Murdock/SoonerScoop

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OU linebacker Owen Heinecke is continuing to fight the NCAA for his fourth year of eligibility to play football during the 2026-27 season.   Heinecke

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Owen Heinecke's battle with the NCAA isn't over.   On Friday, the NCAA filed a petition for error against Heinecke's granted injunction in hopes of

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Oklahoma ended spring practices today after a practice that started at 6 A.M. in the morning and ended around 8 A.M. so the staff could get on the

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There is maybe no greater quality that Owen Heinecke possesses than his experience.   The now-senior MIKE linebacker was officially granted an

Oklahoma's Owen Heinecke (38) walks to the team huddle following the University of Oklahoma Sooners Spring Game at the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday April 18, 2026.

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