Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz detailed the Tigers' recruitment of former Oklahoma offensive lineman Cayden Green at SEC Media Days.
The Tigers have laid dormant in the back of the minds of many Sooners fans since leaving the Big 12, but a surprise season fromteam last year paired with heated recruiting battles has brought old Big 8 memories back to the forefront.
Those feelings were stirred again last winter when Oklahoma offensive lineman Cayden Green unexpectedly entered the transfer portal.“When he put his name in the portal we reached out,” Drinkwitz said on Tuesday at SEC Media Days. “Didn’t know if we have an opportunity or not.”“I remember specifically the phone call from Cayden when he told me he was going to go to Oklahoma,” Drinkwitz said.
Green worked at left tackle throughout spring practice, though also got looks at left guard for Missouri as the Tigers look for the best unit along the offensive line, Drinkwitz said. “He’s a team-oriented, team-first player,” Drinkwitz said. “… To watch his growth and maturity from practice one in spring to now, I saw him in the weight room this morning before we left. I’m just really proud of him.”said. “… First practice, he's out there doing everything, playing full speed, hitting pads. I'm giving him calls, he's not looking confused or hesitating. He's getting the call and getting lined up and doing what he needs to do.
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