Comments on: Strange signals from Bradford

By: Terry Owens

Terry Owens — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:22:07 +0000

Well Berry I pulled Gabbert out, dropped Landry and picked up Locker from Washington so all worked out well. Hey I hope Sam does well and however this plays out for him hopefully is his decision. Sam is a fine young man, smart, his future looks bright whether he ever plays a down in the NFL or not. The young man is a winner. Just have fun Sam, relax and have fun, compete and things will fall into place.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:24:14 +0000

Right on Ty! This isn’t rocket science. Injuries to 2 if not 3 superstars on offensive has a tendency to affect the game. OU may want to think about keeping Clapp in the backfield as extra protection for the QB to give him a chance to throw downfield, and sneaking him or another back out for a pass as an extra option. You see it in the pros all the time.

By: Terry Owens

Terry Owens — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:13:47 +0000

Guess I need to learn to read the blog, ha. I think I will take my chances with Landry Jones this week. I want Sam to be healthy and shoulder injuries are nasty and pesky. Had mine dislocated and it really never recovered, of course I was just the steve tasker for my team so no big deal, but whether your a star or not, and depending on each individual’s body healing and pain threshold shoulder injuries are pesky because not alot can be done unless you need surgery. Whatever Sam does is okay by me, he has served OU well, given his best shot, is not a quitter and no matter what his choice is his life is going to be successful. Thanks Sam for being a classy smart young man I cant ask for anymore than you have given. Terry

By: Terry Owens

Terry Owens — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:08:45 +0000

Crazy ? Berry but do we know if Sam is playing this weekend? I hope your working late and can answer this lightening quick. I have Landry in my fantasy league and would love to start him based on the matchup, I am not convinced the Mizzou qb will do it this evening because of the opponent, Nebraska and its supposed to rain. However, if OU decides to try Sam I may get zero out of my qb. Crazy I know but this is what fantasy football does to a young or old man, with old being my case!!! Keep up the scribing. Terry

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:19:37 +0000

SO Jadams do you actually follow or even root for OU? Becuase you are not coming off looking very smart. So by your analysis OU should have never fired John Blake now theres a Bombshell. Oh yess I want some 3 -5 win seasons back at OU cause those were just peachy. And stop comparing Stoops to Switzer and Wilkinson. The only things he has in common with them is his title and the first letter in his first name and for the fact he has won a national title!!! and 6 conference championships!!!!. Ohh yeah i nearly forgot Bud coached 50′s and Switzer coached in 70′s – 80′s, since I know you have trouble with this kinda math that was 30-50+ years ago you cant compare those eras or the players for that matter. OU is lucky to have Stoops and will continue winning conference titles and competing for national titles while hes here.

By: Ty

Ty — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:40:17 +0000

Some of these comments amaze me. ONE YEAR ago, Wilson was the OC for the highest-scoring offense in college football HISTORY. Two one-point losses this year, and everyone wants to show him the door.
We lost 4 OL who’s average size was roughly 6’5″, 330#
We lost the probable Mackey award-winner prior to the season.
We lost the reigning Heisman trophy winner prior to halftime of the first game.
We only returned one (wide) receiver who had more than 10 catches, and now he’s out.
We lost our starting center (who calls the blocking schemes) right before the season and had to use our 2nd-team TE! And he did an admirable job, but he’s no center.
Lost two good linebackers in Wort and Balogun. Wort would have been a playmaker, and Balogun would have given us much-needed depth.
And to everyone climbing on the ‘no depth/reloading’ bandwagon, saying we’re not developing players- do you really think the onus should go on the coaches when a 3rd-teamer fills in for a starter and doesn’t perform at the same level?
Think about this WHAT IF: Chad Roark stayed at OU; took over at Center against BYU; freeing up Brody Elridge to stay at TE (giving us an experienced, ‘chain-mover’ TE); AND, Josh Jarboe keeps his ignorance in check, begins his sophomore year across from Broyles (giving the Sooners TWO playmaking/deep ball WRs), and then steps up to the No. 1 WR position when Broyles goes down.
With a natural Center calling the blocking scheme against BYU, maybe Bradford still gets pounded (the line is still green), but doesn’t get INJURED; throw in skill players Broyles, Jarboe, Eldridge, Murray and Brown, and that’s still a potent group at the skill positions- and even if Bradford still got hurt, that’s a much better group of skill players surrounding Jones.

By: longhorn mac

longhorn mac — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:39:38 +0000

I remember thinking during the five beat downs in a row that zero U put on the longhorns, that the day of reckoning was coming. It has come and remains. A 3-1 record over zero U, five straight bowl wins (three of them BCS), and a national title feels so sweet. I like it so much I think we will just keep it coming.

By: Titan

Titan — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:22:38 +0000

At present, Keving Wilson and Brent Venables are causing once upon a time “Big Game Bob” to suffer from dwarfism.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:37:06 +0000

As a coach gets more established, I think they have a tendency to call/play a game “not to lose” rather than trying plays that, if they don’t work, make you look bad and get you beat. The established teams feel they can line up and simply beat you – and that obviously will not work this year. Don’t get nutty, but we need the Bob Stoops from the early years with this team.

By: j adams

j adams — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:54:37 +0000

Reguardless of what some readers think, most of us have seen better Big-
Time Football from Wilkinson to Switzer, than we are given credit for. Stoops
is hiding certain members of his staff, and himself behind the DO articles.
Reality check, who’s name is on the stadium, and who prints the paper.
Got a grip on it now! The head man, Buffalo Bob, makes a lot of statements
to cover his crony’s, Venables, Patton, Norvell, Wilson! The guy that owns the
Thunder built a long list of improvements at OU, including the Indoor
Practice facility. Have you got a grip now! Changes need to be made in the Staff. The defense is Stoop’s defense, Venables will be the fall guy.; He makes
$350K plus, and had the 68th rated defense in the nation last season. Who
should go the Stooper or his crony, Venables. You make the call. Stoops won a NC against FSU in ’00 with Blakes player’s, he’s had top 10 recruiting
class’s since then, where’s the titles. Winning the 3rd or 4th best conference
in the nation, Big 12, is not something to hang your hat on. Bowls at the
end of the season prove the conference strength. You make the call.