Football question

[Eielson]

I was as negative as anybody about Barnes in the opener, but he was unquestionably our best RB against Michigan. Weird to see all the complaints.

 

[mict085]

I was as negative as anybody about Barnes in the opener, but he was unquestionably our best RB against Michigan. Weird to see all the complaints.

True. He still runs into the backs of his blockers too often but he was great on that last drive. He played well.

 

[WTSooner]

You do everything you can to get him meaningful reps in case of injury, and if you have to play him 3 more games prior to the postseason, you burn that redshirt without hesitation. He has at least 2 more years of eligibility even if you burn it, and there's zero chance he stays here 5 years.

It's not about saving a year for him at OU, it's about not wasting TWO years at OU for the kid's career, even if he ends up transferring.

I don't blame BV for it, but we did Hawkins a little dirty last year. To do the same this year and essentially waste two years of eligibility so he could start about 5 games combined, that is less than ideal.

I try to play him in one game, either Temple or Kent State, then I'm saving him until the end of the season.

 

[SoonerBounce13]

I don't blame BV for it, but we did Hawkins a little dirty last year.

Really? How?
Dude was a true freshman that got real playing time. He did ok under the circumstances and had a real shot to take the job and never look back.

From everything we have seen of BV, I highly doubt he would have thrown him out there without Hawkins wanting that chance.
And Hawkins knew that if he stayed this year, he would be behind mateer.
And I am assuming BV will not jeopardize his redshirt unless MH gives the OK