'Most competitive m**********r you'll ever see': Analyst Mac Shay raves about John Mateer's grit, gets backing from Jim Nagy
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After Mac Shay, a college football analyst, called Mateer
"the most competitive motherf*er you will ever see,"
Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy wasted no time in responding. Nagy echoed the bold opinion and added his accolades for Mateer, citing "tough" and "leadership." The trade has sparked buzz heading into Oklahoma's spring camp as the Sooners gear up for an important 2025 campaign
Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy confirms analyst Mac Shay's praise for
John Mateer
's grit and leadership
On the 'Oklahoma Breakdown' podcast, Jim Nagy essentially let Mac Shay take a swing at Mateer by repeating Shay's fiery compliment, declaring Mateer as '
A flat-out competitor; something you just can't coach'
, Rummage from shotgun via (Nagy) podcast. Nagy said, after observing Mateer in spring drills, his respect increased:
'He's more than what I thought.
He throws under pressure that few can'.
Nagys said Mateer is competitive, poised, and a leader both on and off the field.
The endorsement comes as buzz grows around Mateer, who joined the chaos of the quarterback room in Norman after a breakout season at Washington State. At that point in his career, Mateer was the complete package; he passed for 29 touchdowns and rushed for 15, displaying arm talent and a rare mix of mobility.
However, analysts such as Mac Shay have compared his intense mentality and playmaker ability to those of Oklahoma legends Baker Mayfield, with him being on the Heisman radar.
John Mateer's future: high expectations fueled by competition and leadership
Can Mateer back up the hype in one of college football's toughest conferences may be the ultimate question, though. Last season, the Sooners finished among the bottom 10 nationally in scoring offense, so there is little question the heat is on Mateer.
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But at Oklahoma, he's back with former Washington State offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle, which could smooth his transition and unleash his potential.
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Nagy acknowledged the pressure but framed Mateer as the ideal quarterback for a winning program:
'You need a guy like him if you want to compete at the highest level. He's the next in line after greats like Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray.'
He made clear there's no added stress on Mateer, but the signs point to a player with the drive to rise to the challenge.
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