JimBob
11-08-2009, 10:52 AM
OU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Etc.
11/8/2009 10:28:00 AM
That one was right out of the Howard Schnellenberger-John Blake offensive handbook.
The warning signs have been there: Losing ALL the close games, ALL the BCS bowls, playing without emotion on the road.
Now that the OU football program finds itself suddenly down with the Notre Dames and Michigans, it's time for some questions.
First, a note about the TU quarterback. He played great. By making quicker decisions about throwing or running, he displayed great talent.
Now a note about Vegas. Vegas does not put out bad numbers.
Now some questions about OU's shocking freefall.
What's the point of the hurry-up no-huddle offense? It doesn't work, particularly on the road.
Where's the depth? At any position? Other teams have terrific subs. Is something messed up with the red-shirt program? Where are the quality replacements?
Why are there no new offensive plays?
Is the offensive co-ordinator going to catch some serious heat?
Wouldn't a quarterback with some mobility be nice for a change? Not an option joker, just somebody who could side-step a rush now and again, or run for six yards.
Why can't somebody kick a field goal?
Why do the same people continue to make penalties?
Why don't the runners ever break a long one?
Are the coaches over-paid?
Why does there seem to be so little enthusiasm on the sideline?
This offense is dead.
Somebody call Switzer.
11/8/2009 10:28:00 AM
That one was right out of the Howard Schnellenberger-John Blake offensive handbook.
The warning signs have been there: Losing ALL the close games, ALL the BCS bowls, playing without emotion on the road.
Now that the OU football program finds itself suddenly down with the Notre Dames and Michigans, it's time for some questions.
First, a note about the TU quarterback. He played great. By making quicker decisions about throwing or running, he displayed great talent.
Now a note about Vegas. Vegas does not put out bad numbers.
Now some questions about OU's shocking freefall.
What's the point of the hurry-up no-huddle offense? It doesn't work, particularly on the road.
Where's the depth? At any position? Other teams have terrific subs. Is something messed up with the red-shirt program? Where are the quality replacements?
Why are there no new offensive plays?
Is the offensive co-ordinator going to catch some serious heat?
Wouldn't a quarterback with some mobility be nice for a change? Not an option joker, just somebody who could side-step a rush now and again, or run for six yards.
Why can't somebody kick a field goal?
Why do the same people continue to make penalties?
Why don't the runners ever break a long one?
Are the coaches over-paid?
Why does there seem to be so little enthusiasm on the sideline?
This offense is dead.
Somebody call Switzer.