It's game day. So before I throw down my prediction and thoughts, I want to thank psybj for showing up this week. You appear to be a long time, a very imformed fan that loves and follows your team. The type of fellow I could enjoy sharing a beer with. Enjoy the game.
As for the game. I believe we're here a year early. I don't believe we have the horses to win a National Title this year. Taking a defense from #120 or somewhere to #28 or so is in itself a major win and huge accomplishment for the Sooners. Lincoln pullled the trigger on Stoops to make this happen, hired Grinch has executed his role impressively. And here we are. And while I think we don't have all the necessary personnel to earn a Natty. We can actually win this playoff game. Of the three other teams in the playoffs, OU matches up better against LSU. It won't be a cake walk and according to the media and oddsmakers it'll be a huge upset. But I do it can happen.
Hurts will have to play lights out. No INTs. No fumbles. He will have to run for 125 yards, 2 TDs & throw into the strength of LSU's defense for at least another 275 and 2 TDs. None of which will be an easy feat. Brooks will have to run for at least 150+ yards and 2 TDs. The defense will need at least 2 turnovers, 4 TFL, 4 sacks, all of which is doable w/ their RB out of the game. I expect a high scoring game with the winner to have 50+ points. Coach's call plays, players execute. I think LR dials up a decent game as does Grinch. I've rambled enough.
OU 52
LSU 47
As for the game. I believe we're here a year early. I don't believe we have the horses to win a National Title this year. Taking a defense from #120 or somewhere to #28 or so is in itself a major win and huge accomplishment for the Sooners. Lincoln pullled the trigger on Stoops to make this happen, hired Grinch has executed his role impressively. And here we are. And while I think we don't have all the necessary personnel to earn a Natty. We can actually win this playoff game. Of the three other teams in the playoffs, OU matches up better against LSU. It won't be a cake walk and according to the media and oddsmakers it'll be a huge upset. But I do it can happen.
Hurts will have to play lights out. No INTs. No fumbles. He will have to run for 125 yards, 2 TDs & throw into the strength of LSU's defense for at least another 275 and 2 TDs. None of which will be an easy feat. Brooks will have to run for at least 150+ yards and 2 TDs. The defense will need at least 2 turnovers, 4 TFL, 4 sacks, all of which is doable w/ their RB out of the game. I expect a high scoring game with the winner to have 50+ points. Coach's call plays, players execute. I think LR dials up a decent game as does Grinch. I've rambled enough.
OU 52
LSU 47
