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Ryan Chapman

Ryan Chapman

Joined: Dec 19, 2020

Ryan is deputy editor at AllSooners and covers a number of sports in and around Norman and Oklahoma City. Working both as a journalist and a sports talk radio host, Ryan has covered the Oklahoma Sooners, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the United States Men’s National Soccer Team, the Oklahoma City Energy and more. Since 2019, Ryan has simultaneously pursued a career as both a writer and a sports talk radio host, working for the Flagship for Oklahoma sports, 107.7 The Franchise, as well as AllSooners.com. Ryan serves as a contributor to The Franchise’s website, TheFranchiseOK.com, which was recognized as having the “Best Website” in 2022 by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. Ryan holds an associate’s degree in Journalism from Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City, OK. 

Oct 28, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables watches play against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Why Oklahoma's Brent Venables Believes New Sideline Technology Will Provide 'Competitive Advantage'

Oklahoma's Brent Venables believes in-helmet communication devices will provide a big boost to offenses this fall.

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Oklahoma defensive coordinator Zac Alley walks on the field before a University of Oklahoma (OU) Sooners spring football game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April 20, 2024.
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Oklahoma's Defense 'Confident' in Further Growth Under New DC Zac Alley

Both Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman touted OU's defensive improvements at SEC Media Days.

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Apr 20, 2024; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) throws a touchdown pass during the Oklahoma Sooners spring game at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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How Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold Honed the Mental Side of His Game This Offseason

Ahead of his first season as Oklahoma's starting quarterback, Jackson Arnold was focused on taking a larger leadership role with the offense.

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Jul 16, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports
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Why Jeff Lebby Believes Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold Will Play at a 'Really High Level' in 2024

Oklahoma's former offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby backed the new OU quarterback to put up big numbers for the Sooners at SEC Media Days.

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Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) makes a throw under pressure by TCU Horned Frogs defensive lineman Damonic Williams (52) in the first half of the 2022 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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Danny Stutsman: Oklahoma DT Damonic Williams 'Dominated' Summer Workouts

Oklahoma's veteran linebacker had high praise for Oklahoma's new transfer portal addition at SEC Media Days.

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SEC Media Days: Why Auburn HC Hugh Freeze Believes Opponents 'Enjoy' Trips to 'Special' Jordan-Hare Stadium

The Sooners' first road game will come in one of the SEC's most hostile atmospheres this fall.

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Jul 17, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports
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SEC Media Days: Texas QB Quinn Ewers 'Excited' to Follow Jackson Arnold's Oklahoma Career

The Red River rivals broke bread at the Manning Passing Academy this summer ahead of the 2024 season.

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Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby
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SEC Media Days: Why Mississippi State HC Jeff Lebby is 'Indebted Forever' to Brent Venables

The former Oklahoma offensive coordinator said he learned plenty from Brent Venables on how to get a program up and running.

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Jul 16, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports
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SEC Media Days: Oklahoma Must Learn How to Handle 'Success' to Succeed in the SEC

Brent Venables shared a piece of advice from an SEC legend on Tuesday at SEC Media Days.

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Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz
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SEC Media Days: Missouri Capitalized on 'Relationships' to Land Former Oklahoma OL Cayden Green

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz detailed the Tigers' recruitment of former Oklahoma offensive lineman Cayden Green at SEC Media Days.

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Tennessee coach Josh Heupel
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SEC Media Days: Tennessee HC Josh Heupel 'Excited' for 'Unique' Return to Oklahoma

The former OU quarterback is set to return to Norman for the first time since departing Oklahoma's staff in 2014.

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South Carolina coach Shane Beamer
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SEC Media Days: South Carolina HC Shane Beamer Outlines Two Hurdles for Oklahoma's SEC Transition

The former Oklahoma assistant coach highlighted two big differences between the Big 12 and the SEC at SEC Media Days.

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