Comments on: Tandem RBs in OU’s future

By: John

John — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:05:18 +0000

jadams, disagree. While not many guys will have a career like Peterson, last season we saw two guys rush for 1,000 yards and a receiver have a 1,000 yards. The running game will open the pass and the pass will open the running game. OU has attempted to be balanced in the number of run/pass plays. This season the running game never really got going because of the OLine. Get that resolved and the run game comes back. It is easier to shut down the passing game, which is why they have to keep a balance. As far as a fullback, forget it. OU doesn’t use their fullback properly as it is. Clapp needs to be used as a blocker for the RB. Problem is, Clapp is rarely in to help protect the qb. Which means when Clapp is in, chances are high they are running the ball. Need to use the fullback more to block.

By: PJ Johnson

PJ Johnson — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:39:05 +0000

LOL at the above comment, hinting the wishbone was superior.

By: jadams

jadams — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:54:02 +0000

It will be hard for any running back, especially the fullback, to be big-time
when the QB is the center of attention in the Sooner Offense. Adrian was
the exception to the rule. There aren’t many Peterson’s out there. The wish-
bone was designed to use all the skills of the QB, not just his arm.