We are fast approaching October and every loyal Sooner knows exactly what's coming up soon..... Halloween!! just kidding of course. the clash in the cotton bowl is a much bigger deal in this state. call it the red river rivalry, showdown or shoot-out or whatever it will be here in a little more than 2 weeks!
Let's start with the good guys. Coming into the season OU was highly ranked, led by one of the most well-respected coaches in the country, regardless of age or length of tenure. Coach Linicoln Riley's offensive expertise is even appreciated at the pro level. The addition of a new defensive coordinator in Alex Grinch could prove to be one of the two best changes in Norman for the '19 season (Transfer qb Jalen Hurts is the other in case you've been helping build latrines in Haiti)
OU has played 3 games and won 3 games by wide margins both on the road and at home.
OU has shown a potent offense again this year with multiple options at every skill position. Hurts leads most early Heisman polls because of his yardage as a both a passer and a runner.
The defense has shown visible improvements. Remember our goal here this year is to not necessarily be an asset but at least not be a LIABILITY.
OU counts one significant injury (pre-season defensive starter)
The Sooner squad is still highly ranked and passes the eye test thus far, looking fast, tough, aggressive and organized. They are guilty of some excessive penalty numbers but that's nit-picking what appears to be a solid choice for repeat big12 conference champ.\
now for the sh*tbirds from austin. Texas is back! that was the chant from returning qb sam ehlinger after he single-handedly drubbed Georgia in the sugar bowl last year. dont believe me? just ask him! he had heisman pub and skill players returning plus their own highly regarded coach in tom herman....the hype had them top ten ranked and even discussed as a sleeper play-off team.
so far texas has played 4 games and routed 2 opponents, narrowly defeated another at home and outright lost at home as well. Perhaps the main take from what we've seen is the injury bug has depleted their roster significantly! Otherwise, Ehlinger has played very well, and so has his favorite receiver Devin Duvarnay. They appear to be the main weapons at this point. On defense, texas had a very hard time stopping LSU's veteran qb but improved against the young OSU qb. But oh those injuries... the win over the pokes came at a high price because of several more players are knocked out. Sidelined for the OU game are 3-4 players including defensive star caden sterns. That could be a major factor in the future. Tx has dipped in the polls but barring a loss by either team both should be ranked in the top ten October 12th. OU runs away in the beginning, in the middle and at the end. 41-27.
Let's start with the good guys. Coming into the season OU was highly ranked, led by one of the most well-respected coaches in the country, regardless of age or length of tenure. Coach Linicoln Riley's offensive expertise is even appreciated at the pro level. The addition of a new defensive coordinator in Alex Grinch could prove to be one of the two best changes in Norman for the '19 season (Transfer qb Jalen Hurts is the other in case you've been helping build latrines in Haiti)
OU has played 3 games and won 3 games by wide margins both on the road and at home.
OU has shown a potent offense again this year with multiple options at every skill position. Hurts leads most early Heisman polls because of his yardage as a both a passer and a runner.
The defense has shown visible improvements. Remember our goal here this year is to not necessarily be an asset but at least not be a LIABILITY.
OU counts one significant injury (pre-season defensive starter)
The Sooner squad is still highly ranked and passes the eye test thus far, looking fast, tough, aggressive and organized. They are guilty of some excessive penalty numbers but that's nit-picking what appears to be a solid choice for repeat big12 conference champ.\
now for the sh*tbirds from austin. Texas is back! that was the chant from returning qb sam ehlinger after he single-handedly drubbed Georgia in the sugar bowl last year. dont believe me? just ask him! he had heisman pub and skill players returning plus their own highly regarded coach in tom herman....the hype had them top ten ranked and even discussed as a sleeper play-off team.
so far texas has played 4 games and routed 2 opponents, narrowly defeated another at home and outright lost at home as well. Perhaps the main take from what we've seen is the injury bug has depleted their roster significantly! Otherwise, Ehlinger has played very well, and so has his favorite receiver Devin Duvarnay. They appear to be the main weapons at this point. On defense, texas had a very hard time stopping LSU's veteran qb but improved against the young OSU qb. But oh those injuries... the win over the pokes came at a high price because of several more players are knocked out. Sidelined for the OU game are 3-4 players including defensive star caden sterns. That could be a major factor in the future. Tx has dipped in the polls but barring a loss by either team both should be ranked in the top ten October 12th. OU runs away in the beginning, in the middle and at the end. 41-27.