Will Racist Remarks Kill Recruiting for Future Sooners?

On Sunday the racist video out of Norman that went viral of students representing the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon chanting racist slurs, has already taken a big toll on the University of Oklahoma's 2016 recruiting in class.

Four-star offensive line recruit Jean Delance announced on Monday that will will not be attending the  University of Oklahoma due to personal reasons.  

Not a big shocker. The talented lineman out of Mesquite, Texas has every right to change his mind after something so haunting and disgusting came from the university which he once decided to give his time and dedication to. 

Delance was in Norman the day prior to the video being released on a visit. He is seen as one of the top prospects out of the state of Texas. This is a huge blow to the recruiting class already. Will more de-commitments come in the next few days or will athletes turn their heads to the university come recruiting season? 

The coaches and athletes did the right thing by having a silent protest that was held throughout the campus. 

Senior defensive end Charles Tapper sent a message via Twitter to other recruits, that this shouldn't be the image you see when you think about committing to the Sooners. 

Tapper's message was clear:

"To all recruits do not take this wrong.. This is not a majority.. Meaning the majority if OU frats and Fans are not like that!! They are are truly like OUr family! The OU family truly looks at for its student athletes! So please do not let the minority of the of Oklahoma."

"Change your decision!"

All-Big12 linebacker Eric Striker, also voiced his opinion on the situation in a Snap Chat story. Striker was furious and let the people know with a very explicit rant about how he felt. Bob Stoops and the rest of the Sooner family are crossing their fingers and praying that this doesn't do any more damage to their future. 

OU is seen as one of the best if not the best college football program in the nation and they hope it stays that way. This situation could get worse in many ways, but it could also send a positive message to future recruits. The actions the university took shows the Sooners don't mess around when it comes to racism. They're sending a message to the public that they are a strong family and that something like this won't bring them down. 

Let's just see if the young naive high school athletes can see the same thing.