Recent content by SoonerDutch

I don’t disagree that Mateer could be better but 50 better QBs? Somewhat of a stretch although 20-30 is true and still not great considering OU’s expectations. Would I say there were 20-30 better QBs in 2023/2024 than JJ/Howard? Probably. OU can win with Mateer, especially if Mateer improves...

I’m not arguing that Mateer had a better junior season than Howard or JJ’s senior season. But they’re both mediocre QBs. The NFL has busts, especially at QB. Jamarcus Russell was 1st overall and he was an awful awful QB…

If you’re willing to die on the hill of Howard & JJ being anything other than mediocre QBs, be my guest. Better than Mateer this past season? Sure, but if you upgraded Blaylock/Robinson to Corum/Henderson/Judkins and could throw to Smith instead of Santenga, imagine John would look a lot better...

The last two national champions have had pretty mediocre QBs so it’s possible although would concede it lowers margin for error. You’re jumping around a lot beyond what I said but to try and catch everything beyond the main argument: - Mendoza, in probably the weakest Heisman field in the last...

If it were possible $-wise or with a likely alternative, would be all on board with your thinking but think the likely portal guys & $s getting thrown about make it really unlikely outside of roster wishcasting. Mateer is serviceable and has intangibles I guess but is not an elite guy. Of the...

Despite personal opinions, the denigration of “stats” is absolutely insane when the committee very much uses them for selection purposes.

I don’t think Mateer is elite by any means but considering the likely NIL resource allocation needed for an upgrade at QB, he’s likely the best option available for OU in 26. There are way bigger upgrades potentially on the roster; elite WR and an entire TE room.

Gottlieb is a ****ing embarrassment.

Not sure about “dumb,” I can see why it should have more value although to lose one’s mind over it is too dramatic to me. IMO, programs should be rewarded for improving the portion of the schedule they can adjust on an annual basis. A marginal boost when determining seeding or the bubble. Should...

Lol no kidding. I can understand bitching about the on court product but to bitch and moan about non conference SOS in real time is next level self-loathing.

Yeah, I agree to disagree. 2024 UVA & 2025 UNC are two examples but again can disagree obviously! Some have argued that out of conference SOS shouldn’t be a factor (to be clear, I agree with you that it should be a factor - both by the committee & by perpetual bubble OU that it will likely be...

I’m not really following you, I haven’t seen anyone on this board suggest what you’re implying… Regardless, I agree with you & others that Moser over-scheduling the truly awful teams has cost OU over the years. It will hurt OU on the margins even if they dominate in-conference (unlikely)...

Moser’s non-conference scheduling is an own goal considering where OU’s program is at (perpetual bubble), but this is the bigger concern for sure. Should be annihilating these teams at the very least.

So little room for error with OU dropping 2/3 to the other bubble teams in the non-con.

I don’t disagree OU has struggled in conference since 2015-2016 but TBH, board’s mood seems particularly bad this season I’m guessing with how inconsistent OU has been in the non-conference, the awful awful easy games, and the relative optimism over the roster moves. I’m looking forward to...