Oklahoma to live stream practices

Dan · Oct 10, 2012, 12:09 PM

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Last year, Lon Kruger and his Oklahoma men's basketball program opened Lloyd Noble Center's doors to the public for all of the Sooners' practices. Now they're taking things a step further.

Starting at 5 p.m. CT this Friday, Oct. 12 (the first opportunity for Division I teams to practice), Kruger and the Sooners will stream their preseason workouts live for free on SoonerSports.tv.

"We've said since day one that this is 'our' team, meaning we want the fans to play a huge part in our success," said Kruger. "We welcome and encourage fans to attend our practices, but we realize that for various reasons not everyone is able to make it. Now, no matter where they may be located, fans can check in on our progress, see what we're working on and get to know our players."

http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m...101012aad.html

IlliniRunIn07 · Oct 10, 2012, 12:11 PM

This is a cool idea, but won't the competition be watching these practices too? Or will only select practices be streamed?

Edit: Nevermind, found my answer in the article.

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OU is believed to be the first Division I men's basketball team to stream its practices daily.

Dan · Oct 10, 2012, 12:18 PM

According to the article they may shut off the video during some points during practice, but all the practices will be live streamed for free, and coach Lon Kruger will be mic'd up some times.

Kentucky live streamed one practice last season with Cal mic'd up. It was fascinating, really drove home how much hard work goes into being an athlete.

illiniguy24 · Oct 10, 2012, 12:29 PM

I can't see anyway this is a good idea. At least with experience I've had with D1 college coaches, the things they say I highly doubt they want everyone hearing, especially kids. Is Lon Kruger pretty calm and reserved?

Calvin · Oct 10, 2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by illiniguy24

I can't see anyway this is a good idea. At least with experience I've had with D1 college coaches, the things they say I highly doubt they want everyone hearing, especially kids. Is Lon Kruger pretty calm and reserved?

I think most people who watch basketball practices can handle it. If things explode, yeah that could be a nightmare. But it also might be good motivation for the athletes to have fans watching, and good exposure for the program from a recruiting standpoint.

Future Walk-On · Oct 10, 2012, 01:15 PM

I viewed many Bradley practices (closed to public) in the Jim Less Era....and would say there VERY intense....but still PG-13 99% of the time.

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Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 26,026	According to the article they may shut off the video during some points during practice, but all the practices will be live streamed for free, and coach Lon Kruger will be mic'd up some times. Kentucky live streamed one practice last season with Cal mic'd up. It was fascinating, really drove home how much hard work goes into being an athlete.