Football question

[WichitaSooner]

SC's O-line is arguably as bad as ours. The one thing on offense that they've shown an occasional knack for is the explosive passing play....which happens to be the only potential weakness on this defense (and BV's defenses in general). I expect our defense to play well. As far as our offense......as long as we aren't trying to use our TEs to run block (and instead run the ball out of 10 personnel - 1 RB/ 4 WR), then we could potentially have a little more success on the ground. But again, this coaching staff hasn't really shown me the ability to evolve and/or change what they are doing schematically. And it would be nice for once if we had a WR either make a big play deep or make someone miss in open space (against a decent team)....but I'm not holding my breath.

Yea defensively what I fear is Sellers eluding pressure and one of our DBs getting burned deep once he extends the play. He will definitely avoid some sacks that most guys couldn’t, but we can’t let those turn into huge downfield plays.

The most frustrating thing about the run game is that you would have hoped that the Auburn game would have been the impetus to make those adjustments. By that time we were four games in and clearly a terrible running team. We had a bye followed by Kent State, which should have given us time to make some of those changes before Texas. Instead, it was the same old crap. And that’s why it drove me crazy when people here would argue that our run game had been “good enough” up to that point. We had played three terrible teams, had squeaked by Auburn despite zero production from our RBs mainly because Arnold missed multiple easy TD throws, and leaned heavily on Mateer running against Michigan. Anyone should have been able to see what was coming, and the staff shouldn’t have waited for a loss to change things. If they didn’t do it then, I doubt they will at any point this season.

 

[Eielson]

Sellers is a great player and could very well be the #1 pick. But I don't fear anybody on offense. They have some dudes on defense. Offense scores 24 and we win has been the story of our season.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

We have more talent on offense than you will ever admit. We just have too many holes and not enough top dogs at key positions. The bottom line is the offense is not getting the job done. I think there are some adjustments that could be made to improve it but we haven’t seen anything like that yet.

Man I don't see a lot of offense talent at all.
We have some promising young olinemen. And I'm sure mateer will get drafted somewhere but besides that?
None of the skills players look like nfl talent...not even close really

 

[SoonerBounce13]

The most frustrating thing about the run game is that you would have hoped that the Auburn game would have been the impetus to make those adjustments. By that time we were four games in and clearly a terrible running team. We had a bye followed by Kent State, which should have given us time to make some of those changes before Texas. Instead, it was the same old crap.

This is always my biggest gripe...why does it take a loss to make adjustments...when fans can see the issues a mile away?

 

[mict085]

Man I don't see a lot of offense talent at all.
We have some promising young olinemen. And I'm sure mateer will get drafted somewhere but besides that?
None of the skills players look like nfl talent...not even close really

We have some talented OL. We have a talented QB. We have 2 talented RBs. We have NO TE and WR is a bunch of JAGs. We don’t have to have NFL guys at every position to win games in the SEC. Our holes at TE and WR are dragging the whole offense down. Our OL is more talented than people will admit because the run game is a joke. They’re being taught to wait and catch blocks in the run game. That’s no bueno.

We have a good foundation. I think better offensive coaches could do well and make a few additions to get it up and running the way it should. After 5 years of this, I have zero faith in JJF, DM, EJ, and I’ve lost faith in BB. He was great at one time but the last 5 years of this is too much. What the hell is he doing? And why did he change the way he coaches OL?

 

[WichitaSooner]

We have some talented OL. We have a talented QB. We have 2 talented RBs. We have NO TE and WR is a bunch of JAGs. We don’t have to have NFL guys at every position to win games in the SEC. Our holes at TE and WR are dragging the whole offense down. Our OL is more talented than people will admit because the run game is a joke. They’re being taught to wait and catch blocks in the run game. That’s no bueno.

We have a good foundation. I think better offensive coaches could do well and make a few additions to get it up and running the way it should. After 5 years of this, I have zero faith in JJF, DM, EJ, and I’ve lost faith in BB. He was great at one time but the last 5 years of this is too much. What the hell is he doing? And why did he change the way he coaches OL?

You keep saying people don't want to "admit" how talented we are. Do you not think scouts would realize it if we have talent? As for the line, who, other than Fasusi, is a future pro? And the backs -- Blaylock is off to a good, not great, start. Robinson had a couple nice games last year but hasn't done anything this year. It speaks to how bad the RB room has been for three years that people get super excited when Blaylock gains 11 yards on one carry. I like how Blaylock plays, but it's way too early to get overly excited.

And I think it is very important to have NFL players at darn near every position group. Brent inherited NFL players at WR, RB, OL (2) and TE his first season. I bet that when the draft is over next spring, you will find that the teams that finish near the top of the league will all have multiple offensive players drafted. Maybe you could get away with being weak at a couple spots if you have a game changing back and/or WR, but we are so far from that.

 

[mict085]

You keep saying people don't want to "admit" how talented we are. Do you not think scouts would realize it if we have talent? As for the line, who, other than Fasusi, is a future pro? And the backs -- Blaylock is off to a good, not great, start. Robinson had a couple nice games last year but hasn't done anything this year. It speaks to how bad the RB room has been for three years that people get super excited when Blaylock gains 11 yards on one carry. I like how Blaylock plays, but it's way too early to get overly excited.

And I think it is very important to have NFL players at darn near every position group. Brent inherited NFL players at WR, RB, OL (2) and TE his first season. I bet that when the draft is over next spring, you will find that the teams that finish near the top of the league will all have multiple offensive players drafted. Maybe you could get away with being weak at a couple spots if you have a game changing back and/or WR, but we are so far from that.

How many players did he inherit on defense?

We have guys on the OL that will play in the NFL. I Don’t give a **** what you’ve read or what you believe. I’ve already mentioned the holes we have.

You hate Brent and didn’t want him hired and desperately want him fired, like every OU coach. Good for you.

 

[BoulderSooner]

You keep saying people don't want to "admit" how talented we are. Do you not think scouts would realize it if we have talent? As for the line, who, other than Fasusi, is a future pro? And the backs -- Blaylock is off to a good, not great, start. Robinson had a couple nice games last year but hasn't done anything this year. It speaks to how bad the RB room has been for three years that people get super excited when Blaylock gains 11 yards on one carry. I like how Blaylock plays, but it's way too early to get overly excited.

And I think it is very important to have NFL players at darn near every position group. Brent inherited NFL players at WR, RB, OL (2) and TE his first season. I bet that when the draft is over next spring, you will find that the teams that finish near the top of the league will all have multiple offensive players drafted. Maybe you could get away with being weak at a couple spots if you have a game changing back and/or WR, but we are so far from that.

Mikala .. has a good shot to play in the NFL .. but yeah on Offense they are not super talented .. (I think they have a bunch of talented young guys) ..

I think they are very very talented on Defense .. ..

 

[WichitaSooner]

How many players did he inherit on defense?

We have guys on the OL that will play in the NFL. I Don’t give a **** what you’ve read or what you believe. I’ve already mentioned the holes we have.

You hate Brent and didn’t want him hired and desperately want him fired, like every OU coach. Good for you.

Why do you ask about defense? You specifically argued that we currently have more talent on offense than I care to admit, so I responded by comparing the current roster to what it was when he took over. Not sure what our defense has to do with a discussion about the talent level of our offense. But I will note that in his three years at OU, two defensive players have been drafted. He inherited both of them.

And for a guy who claims not to care what I think, you sure respond to a lot of my posts, even ones where I don't mention you. And if you feel better equipped to project the NFL draft than people who do that for a living 365 days a year, good for you. It shows that you have a massive ego and a loose grip on reality, but feel free. Interesting, too, that you can't or won't name any of the OLs who will play in the NFL.

And to complete all the ways in which your post is wrong, I was quite happy when Brent was hired. Like a lot of people, I wrongly thought that he was a good choice.

 

[CoachTalk]

Mikala .. has a good shot to play in the NFL .. but yeah on Offense they are not super talented .. (I think they have a bunch of talented young guys) ..

I think they are very very talented on Defense .. ..

Typical overreaction to what was before. So much emphasis and rightfully so… offense was neglected a little. Whether on budget concerns or misses. It happens.

 

[WichitaSooner]

Thank God we are playing one of the worst teams in the conference. It’s just unbelievable how many stupid, undisciplined mistakes this team has made for four years.

Also, I hope no one is playing a drinking game whenever the play by play guy says “line of scrimmage ball.”

 

[outest]

OU Special Team is going to cost OU. Last week allow punt return for a touch down. The punter and punting unit sucks.

 

[outest]

A 19 yard punt. That's high school not SEC. The coverage unit looked slow.

 

[soonertrash77]

Mateer not looking great either

 

[CanadaSooner23]

Looks like today we are headed to a 6-1 start and securing bowl eligibility with still 5 games to go. Brent Venables is doing a damn good job this year, there's no doubt about that.

 

[mict085]

Thank God we are playing one of the worst teams in the conference. It’s just unbelievable how many stupid, undisciplined mistakes this team has made for four years.

Also, I hope no one is playing a drinking game whenever the play by play guy says “line of scrimmage ball.”

You’re completely insufferable. We dominated the line of scrimmage on the road and win comfortably. The run game was good today, OL was better.

You couldn’t give the team a compliment if your life depended on it. What a sour puss

 

[WichitaSooner]

You’re completely insufferable. We dominated the line of scrimmage on the road and win comfortably. The run game was good today, OL was better.

You couldn’t give the team a compliment if your life depended on it. What a sour puss

Good thing you don’t care what I think.

 

[Sooner04]

Hell of a performance today by the D-line. Those guys were ferocious. Not the surest of tacklers, but they put Sellers under siege.
A little disappointed that we weren't able to sustain the momentum on the ground. Maybe in a week against the Rebels!

 

[CanadaSooner23]

Good thing you don’t care what I think.

Good thing you don’t care what I think.

We know you were secretly hoping for OU to perform poorly today. I'm sorry that is not how it played out.

 

[CoachTalk]

OU Special Team is going to cost OU. Last week allow punt return for a touch down. The punter and punting unit sucks.

A 19 yard punt. That's high school not SEC. The coverage unit looked slow.

Punt last week has been well diagramed of 4 block in the backs!

1 bad punt from maybe the leader for the guy award.