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John E. Hoover

John E. Hoover

Joined: Mar 10, 2020

John is an award-winning journalist whose work spans five decades in Oklahoma, with multiple state, regional and national awards as a sportswriter at various newspapers. During his newspaper career, John covered the Dallas Cowboys, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Oklahoma Sooners, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, the Arkansas Razorbacks and much more. In 2016, John changed careers, migrating into radio and launching a YouTube channel, and has built a successful independent media company, DanCam Media. From there, John has written under the banners of Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, Fan Nation and a handful of local and national magazines while hosting daily sports talk radio shows in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and statewide. John has also spoken on Capitol Hill in Oklahoma City in a successful effort to put more certified athletic trainers in Oklahoma public high schools. Among the dozens of awards he has won, John most cherishes his national "Beat Writer of the Year" from the Associated Press Sports Editors, Oklahoma's "Best Sports Column" from the Society of Professional Journalists, and Two "Excellence in Sports Medicine Reporting" Awards from the National Athletic Trainers Association. John holds a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from East Central University in Ada, OK. Born and raised in North Pole, Alaska, John played football and wrote for the school paper at Ada High School in Ada, OK. He enjoys books, movies and travel, and lives in Broken Arrow, OK, with his wife and two kids.

Oklahoma coach Porter Moser
Men's Basketball

OU Basketball: Three Takeaways from Oklahoma's Win Over East Texas A&M

The Sooners found themselves up only two just minutes into the second half, but then quickly straightened some things out and built their first double-digit lead.

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Former Oklahoma quarterback commit Kevin Sperry
Football

BREAKING: Oklahoma QB Commit Kevin Sperry Flips to Florida State

Once the Sooners' future QB, he committed in the 2025 class before OU even landed a 2024, but he'll be taking his talents to Tallahassee now.

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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray
Football

Oklahoma-Alabama Series Always Delivers High Drama

When the Sooners and Crimson Tide meet on Saturday in Norman, it should be just the latest crimson clash that produces memorable events.

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Oklahoma offensive line commit Michael Fasusi
Football

Sooners On SI Podcast, Ep. 267

Hoover and Chapman dive into Oklahoma's OC search, explore why OU commits are taking other visits, preview the historic matchup with Alabama and more.

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Oklahoma wide receiver Jalil Farooq
Football

SEC Drops Oklahoma's Player Availability Report for Alabama Game

The Sooners are expected to get a handful of players back for the season finale Saturday against the Mo. 7-ranked Crimson Tide.

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Oklahoma Sooners Coach Brent Venables Alabama Press Conference
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Football

WATCH: Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Alabama Press Conference

The Sooners' head coach met the press on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, to talk about Alabama, recruiting, hiring an offensive coordinator and more.

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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables
Football

Column: As 5-Star Michael Fasusi Sets Visit to Texas, Oklahoma's Brent Venables Discusses Recruiting Policy

The Sooners' head coach implemented a fairly strict policy that prospects who are committed to OU aren't truly committed if they also choose to visit other schools.

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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables
Football

Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Says Wife Had Recent Surgery After Cancer's Return

Julie Venables cancer returns Oklahoma coach Brent Venables revealed awful news on Monday night during his weekly coach’s show. His wife Julie’s cancer is back,

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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables
Football

SEC Announces Oklahoma's Kickoff Time at LSU

The Sooners and Tigers wrap up the regular season next Saturday in Baton Rouge.

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Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman
Football

Through Good Times and Bad, Oklahoma LB Danny Stutsman Has Forged a Permanent Legacy

He almost left the Sooners after his freshman year, and he wanted to leave after last season, but Stutsman stuck it out and now goes into Senior Night this week with "no regrets."

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Missouri quarterback Drew Pyne and Oklahoma defensive lineman Ethan Downs.
Football

Schedule Review: A Look at Oklahoma's Opponents After Week 12

A dive into each of Oklahoma's 12 opponents, including their records, what they just did and what's ahead for them.

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Oklahoma safety Michael Boganowski
Football

'We Crushed It:' Why Oklahoma's Freshman DBs Have Such a Bright Future

Six of the seven defensive backs signed in the 2024 class have played this season, and several have already contributed big plays.

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