ESPN news: Oklahoma play maker outlines his goals with Brent Venables men
Though he came to OU to work under Brent Venables and transform the culture, the Sooners’ new five-star defensive tackle is focused on goals far beyond the field of play.
David Stone has ambitious goals for his life after playing football for Oklahoma.
The National Football League? Yes, of course. Naturally. Every 300-pound defensive tackle with lightning speed aspires to play professional football for as long as the game would allow him.
But consider more than just the NFL. beyond football. previous sports.
Stone declares, “I want to work in the medical industry.” “My goal is to work as a neurosurgeon. That is my objective.
Now, most defensive tackles don’t dream of things like that.
However, it’s obvious that David Stone is unlike the majority of defensive tackles or football players in general. The Sooners haven’t signed a player of his caliber in a generation, but he might be a 5-star recruit, a can’t-miss talent, and a potential star in the collegiate football trenches. Either way, he’s giving his all to the profession of OU football
However, he also has success off the field.
Just finishing up my degree, Stone stated one month ago. “.. I’m studying biology right now. Academics are really important to me because I intend to attend medical school. To be honest, I don’t take it very seriously because I wanted to study neurology and it’s not offered here. For this reason, I’m really enjoying biology.
Stone traveled to Oklahoma in order to win titles by applying pressure to quarterbacks and destroying offenses. It appears, however, that he is likewise passionate about the biological sciences.
“I was unsure if I would like it, but I have been thoroughly enjoying it.” We had lab earlier today, and it was undoubtedly a fantastic experience. On my phone, I have a video of an organelle that we had, which gave birth on camera even though it wasn’t actually meant to. After taking it out of the tank, I saw that, yes, it was fertile when our experiment began, and that, yes, the egg was growing larger. It was two weeks, and I thought, “How big is the lifespan of the organelle?”
It could give birth in the following day or two, I noticed. However, as the lab continued, I continued to notice that the baby was beginning to move and contract. We waited for it to happen for about 20 minutes, during which we were taking pictures, changing phones, and eventually, it gave birth on camera. As in, just before everybody went. The whole class was enthralled by it. It was enjoyable.
Stone is knowledgeable with all three techniques, as well as weakside stunts, wham blocks, and zone dogs. However, how many three-techniques can discuss neurosurgery and explain the organelle birthing cycle?
Stone was raised in a Sooners-supporting family in Del City, Oklahoma. He played football for his final two years of high school at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, the top program in the country. Jayden Jackson, a rookie defensive lineman at IMG, was one of his teammates, and he vividly remembers the first time he saw Stone play football.
Jackson observed Stone being knocked to the ground and said, “Yeah, sure.” He isn’t really talented. Subsequently, Stone deflected off the grass, followed the play for twenty or thirty yards, intercepted the runner, and knocked the ball out for a turnover.
Jackson remembered, “His technique wasn’t all that great, but he had effort.” As soon as he would get up after getting pancaked, he would rush directly to the ball, which was 20 yards deep, and make a play. He put effort into it.
There was a glimmer in my eye. It served as a type of inspiration for me and a guide for how hard I still had to work to reach this level.
Stone was one of the about twenty-five incoming students at OU who had graduated early from high school in order to begin his collegiate career. He gained muscle, lost weight, and improved his strength, speed, and fitness during the winter. He just wrapped up his first spring practice as a collegiate football player last week. He started with the No. 2 defense, but he also saw action with the first team on occasion. He recorded two tackles and a sack, and he clearly gave the impression that he belonged.
That includes some of his drive. His innate talent plays a part. Todd Bates, his position coach, and his gentle guidance play a part.
“David moves quickly.” Senior d-tackle Da’Jon Terry stated, “He’s strong.” “He’s more powerful than I realized.” He’s quicker than I anticipated. Thus, he is a phenomenal player. He simply possesses exceptional football instincts, which are unteachable. He just comes naturally to it. He merely plays. It truly beyond explanation. He is a superb athlete. He simply has instincts.
Danny Stutsman, a senior linebacker, said of David, “He’s really good.” “He uses a variety of moves and his hands are really good.” It works against more seasoned lineman, and I can’t wait to watch how it changes in the future.
Since Gerald McCoy, a fellow 5-star and 2006 National Defensive Player of the Year for Oklahoma City, signed a contract in 2006, Stone has been the Sooners’ best-rated interior defensive lineman. He traveled to Norman in order to assist Brent Venables in reversing the university’s culture, which was leaning toward a punitive, smash-mouth, defensive character.
“This school’s rich history is the main reason I chose it,” the man stated. “Honestly, all I can say is that I want to go back to the times when the football program was great, establish my own chapter, and make the Sooner Nation era a lasting memory for years to come.”
Stone’s teammates claim that he has already started moving closer to that objective. Playing at 283 pounds last year, he arrived at OU at 289 pounds, and according to Venables last week, he tipped the scales at slightly over 300 pounds. The teammates of Stone are immediately pleased by his level of commitment to the task.
It’s amazing to have a rookie compete at this level, Stutsman remarked. “It benefits the room’s older male population. A fantastic locker room results from that depth of competition.
Stone also acknowledges that the manner his new teammates have performed in the offseason has impressed him. The guys have worked hard to be able to compete at that level, accepting that the SEC would be a tougher place to play in the future. It’s enlightening for any newbie, even those with five stars.
Stone remarked, “Yeah man, it’s definitely a surreal experience just seeing those guys now.” Because, you know, a few months ago I was watching them on TV, but now that I’m in the room working with them, we’re unquestionably developing the kind of bond that’s required for us to be a brotherhood. The way those guys work is just different, man. If they ever become fatigued, it’s rare. They appear to be soldiers in the field.
“Working out is something I really enjoy doing. I can tell that I’m getting better. Whether it’s just finishing a little bit faster or not making any mistakes during the drills. I have to work on improving myself every day.
Stone has heard that his mission is to lead OU football into the future, one in which Venables’ defense will be the team’s mainstay. To be honest, Stone doesn’t back down from expectations, even though he would rather remain modest. This is mainly because he understands that any success he enjoys will be a result of the efforts of those around him who are teammates.
He’s wonderful, but with Terry and Jackson beside him, Stutsman behind him, and so on, he’s even better.
Expectations are nothing new to me, Stone admitted. At the end of the day, my expectations for myself are generally higher than those that I hear or perceive from anyone else, therefore I’m going to make sure that I do everything in my power to live up to the expectations that I set for myself.
Stone announces his aims with humility. He expressed his desire to put in his best effort and get better every day.
However, he also understands the potential reward that awaits him in the event that he puts in the necessary effort and meets his high standards.
“I hope to be drafted in the first round, God willing,” he stated. That’s what I demand of myself.
Next, though?
He declared, “I’m very serious about going to med school.” “Perhaps when I’m in college, I could take the MCAT,” I said. But in terms of credit hours, you know, I’m kind of ahead of the game.
I believe that I could graduate in three years early. Perhaps two.
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