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Freedom High’s Joe Mixon selects Oklahoma

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Running back Joe Mixon made his long-awaited college decision, selecting Oklahoma during Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio.

The Freedom High senior, the nation's No. 1 all-purpose high school running back, according to Rivals, picked the Sooners over Wisconsin, UCLA and Cal.

Mixon, who scored a touchdown Saturday for the West team and was named the game's MVP, said the Sooners' strong performance in a 45-31 upset of Alabama in the Sugar Bowl helped seal the deal.

"It meant a lot. It did," Mixon said in an interview during Saturday's nationally televised game. "Once they won the Alabama game that shut the deal. Now I'm a Sooner. Let's get it."

But the year-long recruiting process was much more involved. He received 51 offers and made numerous recruiting trips. Mixon, a five-star recruit, wore No. 28 in Saturday's game -- the number of former Sooners star Adrian Peterson.

"I want to thank my family. I want to thank God. I want to thank my coaches and everybody back home for representing me," Mixon said before donning the Oklahoma cap on the telecast. "I came down here to represent them and put on a show for everybody."

Mixon, who is 6-foot-2 and 214 pounds, is among the most highly-recruited East Bay football players ever, along with past standouts De La Salle's D.J. Williams, Aaron Taylor and Amani Toomer, El Cerrito's Jamir Miller and Monte Vista's Kyle Wright.

"I'm just a Joe fan," Freedom coach Kevin Hartwig said. "He'll walk into a room and he just lights it up. ... There's been some great athletes to come out of the Bay Area, and he's definitely up there."

Mixon made his mark on a national stage on Saturday. He scored on a touchdown run in the first half. Earlier he turned a short pass reception into a big gain with some dazzling moves. After his touchdown, Mixon tossed the ball into the crowd before being interviewed on the sideline.

"It's well-deserved. Joe's a very special guy," Hartwig said of Mixon's big day. "He's a hard worker and he's earned everything he's got. It was fun to watch him play today on a national stage."

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Freedom High star Joe Mixon chooses Oklahoma

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Joe Mixon made his long-awaited decision, selecting Oklahoma during Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio.

The Freedom High senior, considered the nation's premier all-purpose high school running back, picked the Sooners over Wisconsin and UCLA.

Mixon is among the most highly-recruited East Bay football players ever, along with past standouts De La Salle's D.J. Williams, Aaron Taylor and Amani Toomer, El Cerrito's Jamir Miller and Monte Vista's Kyle Wright.

In his senior season, Mixon, who is 6-foot-2 and 214 pounds, rushed for 1,704 yards and 28 touchdowns in 11 games, including 470 yards and nine touchdowns in two North Coast Section Division I playoff games. During his three-year varsity career, Mixon amassed 4,281 rushing yards and 76 touchdowns.

Mixon had an impact in Saturday's game with a touchdown run in the first half, also turning a short pass reception into a big gain. After his touchdown, Mixon tossed the ball into the crowd before being interviewed on the sideline on the national telecast.

As a junior at Freedom, Mixon was part of a highly-touted Falcons trio of quarterback Dante Mayes and wideout/defensive back Darrell Daniels. Maes was a redshirt freshman at Nevada this season, and Daniels was moved to tight end at Washington.

Consider Mixon's decision another big win for the No. 11 Sooners, who upended third-ranked Alabama 45-31 on Thursday night in the Sugar Bowl.

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12/31/2013 — New Dutchsinse Radio Show Preview ! 30min clip of "Freedom Frequency 1871" – Video

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12/31/2013 -- New Dutchsinse Radio Show Preview ! 30min clip of "Freedom Frequency 1871"
Friday Nights just got MUCH more interesting! Every Friday night, I will be hosting a new radio show called "Freedom Frequency 1871" , beginning THIS Frid...

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12/31/2013 -- New Dutchsinse Radio Show Preview ! 30min clip of "Freedom Frequency 1871" - Video

Gurdayal Singh’s struggle to establish his identity as a freedom fighter (Aired: Sep 2007) – Video

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Gurdayal Singh #39;s struggle to establish his identity as a freedom fighter (Aired: Sep 2007)
On Special Report, we bring to you the story of one Gurdayal Singh who was jailed by the British for attacking their officers during India #39;s freedom struggle. For decades this old man has been...

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Gurdayal Singh's struggle to establish his identity as a freedom fighter (Aired: Sep 2007) - Video


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