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How Oklahoma RB Tawee Walker Overcame Hard Times and Embraced Hard Coaching

How Oklahoma RB Tawee Walker Overcame Hard Times and Embraced Hard Coaching
The walk-on sits atop the Sooners’ first depth chart of the season even though he used to think running backs coach DeMarco Murray “didn’t like me.”

NORMAN — Even Tawee Walker was a little surprised by his inclusion atop the Oklahoma depth chart Tuesday.

“Um, yes and no,” Walker said Tuesday night.

Take it back to 2022, and Walker’s surprise of being listed as the Sooners’ co-starter at running back would be even greater.

He wasn’t sure DeMarco Murray, his position coach, cared much for him.

“Last year I didn’t take it as well,” Walker revealed. “I thought he didn’t like me.  Click here to read more.

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