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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 wide receiver Jalil Farooq
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Former Oklahoma Wide Receiver Jalil Farooq Announces His New School

Farooq was productive during his first three years with the Sooners, but got hurt early in 2024 and wasn't able to contribute as a senior.

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Western Carolina quarterback Cole Gonzales
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Oklahoma Offers Western Carolina Quarterback from Transfer Portal

With Michael Hawkins starting the Armed Forces Bowl and John Mateer in the fold for 2025, new OC Ben Arbuckle is seeking more depth and competition.

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Oklahoma wide receiver Jaquaize Pettaway
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Former Oklahoma WR Jaquaize Pettaway Finds New Destination

Pettaway was a high school All-American who flashed great promise but never could seem to crack the Sooners lineup.

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Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jacob Jordan (88)
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Oklahoma Makes Wholesale Changes to Bowl Game Depth Chart

With 25 players gone through the transfer portal and others opting out of the Armed Forces Bowl, the Sooners have new faces at just about every position group.

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Arkansas wide receiver Isaiah Sategna
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Oklahoma Lands Former SEC Wide Receiver and Kick Return Specialist

Isaiah Sategna is an explosive playmaker on offense and brings a dynamic element on special teams as well.

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Sooners On SI Podcast, Ep. 274: The John Mateer Episode

Hoover, Chapman and Field break down the Sooners' newest (and biggest) addition through the transfer portal, plus all the new arrivals, important bowl info, hoops and more.

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Oklahoma offensive lineman Derek Simmons
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Oklahoma Lands Another Offensive Lineman from the Transfer Portal

The Sooners have added versatile Derek Simmons, a three-year starter at Western Carolina and Abilene Christian.

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Oklahoma coach Brent Venables and offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle.
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Brent Venables Says New OC Ben Arbuckle Will Coach Oklahoma QBs in Bowl Game

Brent Venables has had a change of plans. Oklahoma’s head coach said on Wednesday’s “Sooner Football With Brent Venables” show that new offensive coordinator Be

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John Mateer and Baker Mayfield
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Column: Why John Mateer's Arrival in Norman Evokes Memories of Baker Mayfield

Their ties to Washington State and Mike Leach, their unheralded recruiting paths, and of course their similar bravado on the field are all worthy of comparison.

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Quarterback John Mateer
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Oklahoma Lands Former Washington State Quarterback John Mateer

The Sooners officially reeled in the No. 1-ranked transfer portal target in the nation on Wednesday night.

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Former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Keontez Lewis
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Oklahoma Adds Second Transfer Portal WR of the Day

Keontez Lewis began his career at UCLA and was in the rotation at Wisconsin but eventually transferred to Southern Illinois.

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Oklahoma center Joshua Bates
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Former Oklahoma Offensive Lineman Signs With SMU

Joshua Bates came to the Sooners as a 4-star center and spent the early part of this season in the starting lineup due to various injuries and shuffling up front.

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