Jalen Redmond good news

[kcstorm06_rivals]

We gain a new young force on D the rest of the season. Jalen Redmond has been medically cleared to play. Any positive news is great for this defense.

 

[runningback43]

Great news!

 

[Crimson_Warrior]

Maybe hold him out a few more games, and then let him play in the last four? Preserve the redshirt?

Or, play him right away?

 

[roygbell]

We have two or three games out of the last group that we likely won't need him. I say play him where we need him and not when we don't .

 

[kcstorm06_rivals]

Play him now if ready. We need DE to bring the heat. Have him out there for Tech and WV for darn sure.

 

[iasooner1]

Redshirts be damned. We must beat the frogs. We do that & maybe he sits the following week,

 

[Phaeded]

We have two or three games out of the last group that we likely won't need him. I say play him where we need him and not when we don't .

^ This. No need to play vs. KU and maybe even vs the woeful Pokes. IF we make the playoffs, then by all means burn the 'shirt. If not, why waste a year of eligibility for half a year?

 

[Plainosooner_rivals54053]

It's going to be really hard for somebody who hasn't been practicing or working out until a couple of weeks ago, to step in and play high level football without working up to it a little.

It sure would be great if he could provide us a little pass rush. Quickly.

 

[kcstorm06_rivals]

He should be raw talent but if he is getting coached well...he should make an immediate impact on edge rush. He and Perkins will dominate eventually.

 

[8085sooner]

Maybe bring him in on 3rd and long, if we can substitute. Hasn't played or practice in months, true freshman and not in game shape. Redshirt and scrub time.

 

[JConXtsy_rivals]

It's going to be really hard for somebody who hasn't been practicing or working out until a couple of weeks ago, to step in and play high level football without working up to it a little.

It sure would be great if he could provide us a little pass rush. Quickly.

10 plays or so shouldn't be difficult for someone in prime fitness that then sat dormant for 4 months.

If 1 of those plays is a disruption, sack or tackle in the backfield, that could mean the whole game.

 

[Rush2112Sooner_rivals250647]

^ This. No need to play vs. KU and maybe even vs the woeful Pokes. IF we make the playoffs, then by all means burn the 'shirt. If not, why waste a year of eligibility for half a year?

Agreed...except that if he is performing well and the rest of the D responds, ie. he's providing some positive "team chemistry" or becomes a "glue" player holding them together...and of course we are winning. If those happen, by all means burn a Redshirt if it means a shot at the Natty.