Sooners Return to High School Coaching

Rufus Alexander, former OU defensive analyst and 2006 Defensive Player of the Year, is returning to his roots—this time as defensive coordinator at Mount St. Mary’s High School, joining head coach J.D. Runnels, another ex-Sooner. The staff is rounding out with fellow Sooners Kennedy Brooks, Tavaris Jeffries, and Jonathan Jackson, creating a powerhouse coaching tree straight from Norman. Meanwhile, Oklahoma’s own support staff is undergoing its own overhaul, from strength coaches to recruiting directors. It’s a season of reinvention—whether you’re at the high school or the college level, the game keeps shifting, and former players are finding new roles in the trenches of coaching. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1e22f1234613cef