Dubious day for the D
Last weekend’s victory was also just the fourth time in the Stoops era OU has won when allowing at least 35 points. All-time, the Sooners are 4-10 when that happens:
55: USC, 2004 Orange Bowl (L, 19-55)
48: West Virginia, 2007 (L, 28-48)
45: Texas, 2005 (L, 12-45)
45: Texas, 2008 (L, 35-45)
41: at UCLA, 2005 (L, 24-41)
38: at Colorado, 1999 (L, 24-38)
38: at Texas Tech, 1999 (L, 28-38)
38: Texas, 1999 (L, 28-38)
38: at Oklahoma State, 2002 (L, 28-38)
37: Kansas State, 2001 (W, 38-37)
35: Kansas State, 2003 Big 12 Championship (L, 7-35)
35: at Oklahoma State, 2004 (W, 38-35)
35: at Texas A&M, 2004 (W, 42-35)
35: at Kansas State 2008 (W, 58-35)
By Jake Trotter
Husker Okie drill
Two years ago, Mark Manning, the Nebraska wrestling coach, was bragging that he could take Brandon Rigoni, a special teams standout on the Husker football team.
The back and forth went on for a couple of years until Rigoni used up his eligibility. They finally went after it a couple weeks ago. Manning was given five shots to stop Rigoni from scoring.
Courtesy to the Wiz of Odds (by the way, check out Rigoni’s flip over the goal line)
By Jake Trotter
Quote of the Day
“We’re just lucky right here and right now with our team. There will be some years where maybe there isn’t the same kind of quarterbacks or receivers. It is a good time to be a coordinator here. We have a veteran group and a lot of good players that have bought in and are playing in a good way.” — Kevin Wilson on coordinating a Sooner offense that’s No. 2 in the nation in scoring, averaging 48.3 points per game
By Jake Trotter
Bob Stoops on the K-State win:
Below is some of what coach Bob Stoops had to say about his team’s 58-35 win over Kansas State…
On the defense in the second half:
Yeah (we played better), but also in the first half we forced quite a few turnovers in short field a good number of times.
The defense was put on the short field a couple of times, too.
I think there were 11 different possessions where the offense got it in within 60 yards.
When that happens you’ve got a chance to score.
On Travis Lewis and Keenan Clayton:
I think they need to get better, but the more experience they get they’re going to keep getting better.
Travis stood out with 15 tackles, 2 INTs. Keenan stripping the ball.
I know they’ll continue to get better gaining experience.
Travis is a heck of an athlete.
On Austin Box’s first start:
He did OK. I think there’s more there. We expect him to play better and better. Again, I think it will be something ongoing.
On any injuries:
I don’t see anything right now that’s very significant.
By Jake Trotter
Gresham high on NFL Draft list
Sam Bradford wasn’t the only Sooner to make ESPN’s Top 32 NFL Draft prospect list.
Junior tight end Jermaine Gresham is ranked as the top tight end and the No. 28 overall player eligible for the April draft.
“He has good hands and the ability to get open,” ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay told The Oklahoman. “I don’t have a great feel yet for what kind of speed he has. We’ll see when he runs this year or next year. I don’t think he’s Kellen Winslow. And there are a lot of really good tight ends in this draft. But everyone seems to have a drawback. He could have most complete package overall.”
By Jake Trotter
Johnson out
By Jake Trotter
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Oklahoma wide receiver Manny Johnson is wearing a sling and won’t play in today’s game against Kansas State.
Johnson dislocated his left elbow against Kansas last weekend. Still, coach Bob Stoops said earlier in the week Johnson had a chance of playing against the Wildcats.
Senior Quentin Chaney, who had 105 yards receiving last weekend, will start in Johnson’s place.
OU vs. Kansas State Live Blog, 11:30 a.m. kickoff
Sack happy
Even though the Sooner defense has allowed 45 and 31 points the last two games, the defensive front has wreaked havoc with nine sacks.
This season, OU is second in the nation in sacks with 26, trailing only TCU.
“We did a real good job of penetrating and staying in throwing lanes,” said defensive end Auston English, who had two sacks against Kansas. “They had some big plays. But we had some big plays, too.”
By Jake Trotter
OU vs. Kansas live blog, 2:30 p.m.
Box appears to be starting MLB
Nic Harris is working with the safeties during pregame warmups. Box with the linebackers.
Take that for what it is.
By Jake Trotter
