Comments on: Spring Football Update

By: BOB STEELE

BOB STEELE — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:29:03 +0000

Yes the defense had some problems with top ten teams, but think about it how many teams ever get to the point where OU has been the last ten years. Yes the big one has happened only twice, but again how many division teams get to play in the BC bowels almost every year. Very few. The comments I’ve been reading about blowing offense and defense are nonsense. These jokers posting these comments must be nuts or just one bubble short of plumb.

By: John Bamford

John Bamford — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:27:22 +0000

Great updates and information Jake…I was wondering if you could find some information and update something for me.
1. I thought Justin was going to be a linebacker since we have other backs that is quality players to.
2. I was wondering what happen to Former QB at OU, Steve Davis, and if I wanted to get in touch with him, how I could. Thanks again

John, the best way to get in touch with Steve would be through Berry Tramel, at btramel@opubco.com. As for Justin (I’m assuming Johnson), OU is going to eventually graduate Chris Brown, Murray and Madu. They’ll need a pair of backs waiting in the wings in order to reload, not rebuild. That’s what Justin and Calhoun give them. They won’t be playing much next year. Their time will come in 2010, 2011.
-Jake

By: J adams

J adams — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:43:51 +0000

Calm down and think about what ole Jo is saying. Bob Stoops
is a great person and even greater humanitarian. He’s
extremely loyal to his staff, and thats where the problem lies.
His defensive staff leaders are questionable, his calls
during bowl’s and big games are questionable, the part of
the team he coach’s was really bad, and no improvement was
seen in 13 games. He’s out-coached on a regular basis. He has no idea that the hurry up offense, unless you are scoring at a rapid pace, like he did this year, is wearing
down the defense where they as a whole can’t stop people
when called on. Texas, Florida, were the prime examples,
K-State, OSU, KU, were others. The defense allowed 4 to 5
hundred yards offense in most of the games they won. That
team on defense, since his brother left, is not a Title
Contending team. I will say the offense gets some credit for
blowing calls in the Fla. game, besides BOB. They were given
the Big 12 title, they didn’t earn it. How long do you think
the top 3 teams in the Big 12 would last, if they played the top 3 teams in the SEC, in a play-off system. Would they
last as long as a F**T in a whirl wind? They played 2 SEC
teams in bowls last season. What were the results Ole Miss.
pounded T.T. and Fla.became OU’s daddy in the Second Half
and took them to the wood shed. How many Big Games and Bowl
games has OU lost in a row. How many times did the Buffalo
Bills go to the Super Bowl in a row and lose. Show Jo some
love and figure it out. But I will be glad to keep explain-
ing it till you get it. Love always, Jo

By: RODNEY THACKER

RODNEY THACKER — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:21:39 +0000

Our defense was doing fine until half way thru the Texas game when we were hit with the injuries and once they finally got those holes filled correctly our defense was fine the last half of the season.
Jo Adams — Everyone has the right to comment on whatever they like but I think names like Buffalo Bob is uncalled for.I guarantee Mr. Stoops would not disrespect you or anyone else in that manner.Please grow up and make a point with out acting like a child.

By: D.B.

D.B. — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:33:36 +0000

The Sooner D struggled while finding solutions at LB due to injury but held Tech, Missouri and Florida to season lows in points. The Sooner held their own against a potent Florida offense. OU’s offense just didn’t get it done.

By: David in Alabackwards

David in Alabackwards — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:45:55 +0000

Thanks for the update. Good information. Wish I were there.

jo: Where were you when Coach Blake was here? Wish you were here.

By: jo adams

jo adams — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:40:42 +0000

Glad to hear that Corey Wilson is starting to get better and is out of the ICU.
I guess we’ll see if this Heisman Trophy Quarterback can make a play with
his feet and take charge for a win like Tebow does. With this new offensive
line he’ll be getting plenty of “lookout” blocks. He got a few last year, even
from the Loadholt and Robinson side of the line. What is Buffalo Bob going to
do with that Defense. It’s been pretty poor the last 6 years and cost us
some big time wins and all the Bowl games. WE need a Big Time Def.-Co. to
take charge. I thought that was Bob’s forte, Defense? There hasn’t been
any around Norman since his brother left. Buffalo Bob’s special teams, or
the lack of, his defense, his calls, getting out-coached, that stuff is
becoming a big pile of manure in every game now and he doesn’t seem to
have a clue of how to correct it, or at least, thats the way he acts.

By: Brian McDonald

Brian McDonald — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:52:10 +0000

Great updates. Excellent work.