Cory Mandrell

Defensive Coordinator/Girls Coordinator/Head Softball

[Gavin @Gavinmandrell18]

Honored to be invited to Norman tomorrow for camp. Thank you to @BlaiseBentsen and @OU_Football staff for the opportunity. Looking forward to getting to campus and competing. #AGTG

[Cory Mandrell @CoryMandrell]

What’s up Boca Raton, FL! Proud of you Gavin Mack!!

[Gavin @Gavinmandrell18]

After a great conversation with @CoachJDulaney I am blessed to receive my 14th D1 offer from @FAUFootball #AGTG
@CoachBrianLilly @seancooper_C4 @Coach_DRhodes @DenisonFB

[Dale Rhodes @Coach_DRhodes]

Just a Bonafide DAWG!!! 6’5 - 225 athletic machine that can literally do Everything….Still Uncommitted for the time being. Coaches you still have a little time left to join the party before it’s too late.

[Gavin @Gavinmandrell18]

7on7 clips! Getting dialed in for fall!!! #IGTBAYJ @CoachBrianLilly @Coach_DRhodes @seancooper_C4 @Recruit_Denison

[Gavin @Gavinmandrell18]

Had a great interview and conversation with @GPowersScout at our 7on7 tournament last weekend!

[RallyPreps @RallyPreps]

Texas 2027 TEs Re-Rankings📈

evals & full top 25 list here: https://t.co/wxmbocpHxb

[Cory Mandrell @CoryMandrell]

Great evening! @CoachByham is a real one!! Thank you for taking time away from your family to spend with ours.

[Gavin @Gavinmandrell18]

Had a great home visit with @CoachByham thank you for coming by and answering tons of questions!!!
@StanfordFball @CoachBrianLilly @seancooper_C4 @Coach_DRhodes @DenisonFB

[Gavin @Gavinmandrell18]

Super excited to be in Louisiana at @LATechFB for an Official Visit this weekend! @_ColeThomas @Recruit_Denison @DenisonFB @CoachBrianLilly

[Greg Powers 🏟️ @GPowersScout]

🏈 Initial 2027 TE Rankings 🏈

Meet the Top 10 #TXHSFB Tight End prospects in 2027. Currently, both commits are committed to out-of-state programs.

🥇 @Gavinmandrell18
💥@EJB2027
💥@RhysDski

[Sean Cooper @seancooper_C4]

So you’re Telling me 2 of the TOP 10 TE’s in the Big State of TEXAS Both train right here at @C4SportOklahoma and play 7on7 for ONE Team not switching teams and Trust ONE ProCess along with their schools.

Congrats to ‘27 Tight Ends ranked in Top 10

#1 @Gavinmandrell18
#10 @RhysDski

The Whole country can come #RecruitTEXOMA I promise we got DUDES

[Cory Mandrell @CoryMandrell]

Keep the main thing the main thing. Stay the course. Super proud of you Gavin Mack!

[Dave Campbell's — TexasFootball.com @dctf]

Who are the Top 10 tight end prospects in the #TXHSFB Class of 2027?

👀 @Gavinmandrell18
👀 @Camden_Ables
👀 @wyatt_harr62189

Full rankings:
https://t.co/pHqBpPBnnx

[Cory Mandrell @CoryMandrell]

What’s up Denton, TX!! Proud of you Gavin Mack!

[Gavin @Gavinmandrell18]

After a great conversation with @MikeBloesch I am blessed to receive my 13th offer from @MeanGreenFB #AGTG
@Coach_DRhodes @CoachBrianLilly @seancooper_C4 @DenisonFB @247recruiting

[Cory Mandrell @CoryMandrell]

@CoachChadRogers Success is waking up every morning and being proud of that dude staring back you in the mirror when you’re brushing your teeth.

[Cory Mandrell @CoryMandrell]

@CoachChadRogers Good question 🤔

[Sean Cooper @seancooper_C4]

Colorado State offers another @C4SportOklahoma 2027 this time Fast Tising TE @Gavinmandrell18

Joins @KyngGolston54 with the Rams offer.

@BrandonHuffman

#C4Family
#RecruitTEXOMA

[Cory Mandrell @CoryMandrell]

What’s up Fort Collins, CO!?! This dude has just scratched the surface of what he’s capable of doing on the football field!! Proud of you Gavin Mack! @JoelDreessen

[Gavin @Gavinmandrell18]

After a great in person conversation with @CoachPatWelsh I am blessed to receive my 12th offer from @CSUFootball #AGTG @Coach_DRhodes @seancooper_C4 @CoachBrianLilly @DenisonFB @DannyWest247

[Coach Jeff Barnes @JeffBarnes52]

As an AD, one of the biggest challenges is understanding what athletes and parents truly want. Everyone says they want to win, but too often the communication I receive is centered around why practice is being missed, why workouts can’t happen, or why the commitment isn’t possible.

Winning is rarely about what happens on game day, it’s built in the unseen hours of preparation, consistency, and sacrifice. You cannot claim to want success while consistently avoiding the work required to achieve it.

Too often, “we want to win” really means “we want the rewards of winning without the discomfort of earning it.” When that gap exists, the blame often shifts to the coach instead of the habits.

Great programs are built when athletes, parents, and coaches all align in understanding that commitment comes before results. Wanting to win and being willing to do what it takes to win are two very different things.

[Cory Mandrell @CoryMandrell]

@JeffBarnes52 @seancooper_C4 Well said

[Sean Cooper @seancooper_C4]

Was on campus last month for 7on7 with @C4SportOklahoma and now gets in person offer from STANFORD’27 TE @Gavinmandrell18

@M_80lane
@BrandonHuffman

#C4Family
#RecruitTEXOMA

[Cory Mandrell @CoryMandrell]

What’s up Stanford, CA! Proud of you Gavin Mack!! @johnelway @elonmusk

[Gavin @Gavinmandrell18]

After a great in person conversation with @CoachByham I am blessed to receive my 11th offer from @StanfordFball #AGTG
@Coach_DRhodes @CoachBrianLilly @seancooper_C4 @DenisonFB @DannyWest247