I am thinking it's an experiment gone bad

[scrybe]

I have to admit I only read the first 3-4 posts of this thread, so my argument may have already been made by someone else. If so, I apologize.

But there's one simple fact about the current losing streak that some of us may be overlooking. If Trae's shooting had stayed anywhere near the same percentage over the last nine games as it was when we were 14-2, the Sooners could conceivably be 23-2 going into this weekend's game against Texas — all our other issues (poor defensive play?) notwithstanding.

I believe the way Big 12 teams are defending TY (hacking, hand-checking, pushing, shoving) has taken a huge toll on our freshman PG. He looks worn down to me, and I believe it's affected not just his shooting, but the overall play of the team.

 

[skyvue]

I have to admit I only read the first 3-4 posts of this thread, so my argument may have already been made by someone else. If so, I apologize.

But there's one simple fact about the current losing streak that some of us may be overlooking. If Trae's shooting had stayed anywhere near the same percentage over the last nine games as it was when we were 14-2, the Sooners could conceivably be 23-2 going into this weekend's game against Texas — all our other issues (poor defensive play?) notwithstanding.

I believe the way Big 12 teams are defending TY (hacking, hand-checking, pushing, shoving) has taken a huge toll on our freshman PG. He looks worn down to me, and I believe it's affected not just his shooting, but the overall play of the team.

I agree. Of course, the other guys should have been able to do a better job of picking up the slack, but for the most part, they haven't, unfortunately.

I know TY is almost certainly gone after this year, but man, would it be fun to watch gain some seasoning over the course of another year or two in crimson and cream.