DeMarco to stay another year!

[VA Sooner]

Hopefully I'm not repeating this post...

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4828351


Looking good for next year!

[Okie35]

Yea I just saw it on Sportscenter. I figured he would stay because he can still accomplish a lot w/ another year. When he's healthy he's easily one of the nations best RBs.

[VA Sooner]

Hopefully the o-line can develop and give him a lot more running room and improve those stats and move higher up the draft board.

[adoniijahsooner]

Great choice. Demarco is an academic all american, so even if he misses out on the NFL, he has the smarts to start a career in something else.

[delhalew]

Whoops simultanious posting. Seeing as how yours has a link' you win.:D

[adoniijahsooner]

The guys says he mother wants him to finish and that is way more important than football imo.

[VA Sooner]

What's DeMarco's major? I knew he was academic all-american but I couldn't remember what he was studying.

[Boomer.....]

That was the right move on his part.

[BoulderSooner79]

"I won't have to share carries anymore so I will get to play a lot more than I have here and be the guy," Murray said. "My mom wanted me to walk [graduate] as well."
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Hmmm... I agree with the Mom/graduate part, but all RBs share carries. Maybe it just means he believes he can earn a larger share. But I think he was limited more by our O-line and lack of running success than by sharing with CB. I'm sure we'll be more effective at running next season (right?).

[goingoneight]

He got really frustrated at times being pulled for CB, as most fans did as well. It's one thing when you've just taken four consecutive carries nd plowed over and in between tackles and you need a quick breather... quite another when you're trying to get into a rhythm. He just started to catch fire against Miami and OSU when he got pulled for CB... you could easily read his frustration both times. He never hated CB, nor did any of us fans... he's just saying that guys like Q, AD and AP never got dealt that hand to take a carry, sit out, block for play-action, sit out three plays... catch a swing pass, sit out.

[adoniijahsooner]

He got really frustrated at times being pulled for CB, as most fans did as well. It's one thing when you've just taken four consecutive carries nd plowed over and in between tackles and you need a quick breather... quite another when you're trying to get into a rhythm. He just started to catch fire against Miami and OSU when he got pulled for CB... you could easily read his frustration both times. He never hated CB, nor did any of us fans... he's just saying that guys like Q, AD and AP never got dealt that hand to take a carry, sit out, block for play-action, sit out three plays... catch a swing pass, sit out.

Yeah...now we will see if he can handle a full load. I am a little concerned, because I can easily see Miller and Calhoun taking at least a few carries away.

[rawlingsHOH]

He got really frustrated at times being pulled for CB, as most fans did as well. It's one thing when you've just taken four consecutive carries nd plowed over and in between tackles and you need a quick breather... quite another when you're trying to get into a rhythm. He just started to catch fire against Miami and OSU when he got pulled for CB... you could easily read his frustration both times. He never hated CB, nor did any of us fans... he's just saying that guys like Q, AD and AP never got dealt that hand to take a carry, sit out, block for play-action, sit out three plays... catch a swing pass, sit out.
a) Brown was nearly as good of a back.

b) Murray asked out just as often as he was taken out. You referenced the Miami game, and that was another instance where Murray asked off the field.

[NormanPride]

We need other RBs to step up as well, because every game DM's had to carry the load he's gotten dinged up.

[MojoRisen]

Getting in Rythem is important, especially for a guy like Demarco, you can see when he starts to make moves they generally work, but making cuts seems to take him some snaps to get comfortable for whatever reason. This year I prefered Brown, he had more patience and seemed to be the better back in between the tackles. Murray needs to be able to get in space to be the back that he is - last year in 08 he was sick before getting hurt against Mizzou.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

This is a different offense than Q, AD,AP played in.....With this type of offense, its gonna be different runningbacks getting a lot of carries

[KantoSooner]

So, next year we'll have Murray, Madu, Calhoun, Miller (he's still here, right?) and I know we've got the kid from Florida (actually from OK, but family had moved down there for a coupla years if I remember the story) and at least one or two other studs in this class. Who'd we have red-shirted this year? What I'm getting at is that we've got RB's stacked like cord wood. I don't see a one of 'em I don't like.
It's really time and past for OU to have a punishing ground game again. Is next year the year? Opinions on the run blocking capabilities of our prospective OL would be welcome. I totally bought into the pre-season hype on this past season's line, so my opinion is tainted.

[NormanPride]

We will have three 5-star RBs next year and two 4-stars.

5 - Star
Murray - RS Sr
Calhoun RS So
Clay - Fr

4 - Star
Miller - So
Finch - Fr

Of those guys, I think only Miller and Calhoun have the running style to be power guys.

[BoulderSooner79]

We will have three 5-star RBs next year and two 4-stars.

5 - Star
Madu - RS Sr
Calhoun RS So
Clay - Fr

4 - Star
Miller - So
Finch - Fr

Of those guys, I think only Miller and Calhoun have the running style to be power guys.

You forgot Murray ;)

[VA Sooner]

Loaded at RB next year. Lots of good talent coming in to help the rotation. Should be good to go.

Recruitment of O-linemen is going well... stocking up the shelves again. We'll see how they gel together this spring/summer/fall.

[OU44life]

I sure hope that at least one of 2011's stud RB's (Malcolm Brown, Aaron Green, or Herschel Sims) still would be interested in OU even though we are stacked there now.

[S.PadreIsl.Sooner]

whoops all around!

[SunnySooner]

I hope DM has a truly breakout year, I think he has the potential, now we'll see if experience, maturity--physical and mental, and health can come together for him. If it does, he could be a star on a national level.

[NormanPride]

You forgot Murray ;)

Oh man, I meant for Madu to be Murray. Ha! Fixed.

Though I hear from some that Madu is going back to RB...

[adoniijahsooner]

We will have three 5-star RBs next year and two 4-stars.

5 - Star
Murray - RS Sr
Calhoun RS So
Clay - Fr

4 - Star
Miller - So
Finch - Fr

Of those guys, I think only Miller and Calhoun have the running style to be power guys.

Of those Finch is the most impressive to me.

[JLEW1818]

where are these stars coming from? just curious

[retnuH03]

calhoun is good. maybe better with some experience

[VA Sooner]

Wasn't aware we had some 5-stars coming our way...

[JLEW1818]

I'm not aware of that either

[SoonerLB]

Stars don't make yards, but an offensive line sure would help make some.

[sitzpinkler]

We will have three 5-star RBs next year and two 4-stars.

5 - Star
Murray - RS Sr
Calhoun RS So
Clay - Fr

4 - Star
Miller - So
Finch - Fr

Of those guys, I think only Miller and Calhoun have the running style to be power guys.

Clay is a four-star recruit on every recruiting list I've seen.

Murry was also a four-star. He started out as a five-star but ended up as a four-star about halfway through his senior season.

[SCxxSOONER]

where are these stars coming from? just curious

idk clay is a 4* on both scout and rivals, and i think overall rivals has him rated higher hes in the top 100

[SCxxSOONER]

According to scout we have several 5* coing our way: stills is a 5* athlete, blake bell, justin mccay all 5* on scout.com.....all 4* on rivals...not that it matters just saying

[kelloggOUballa]

For some reason, and I assume that it's because of the injuries, DeMarco is perceived to be a scat back. Really in truly, though, if you watch him run, he's like a mix between AD and Reggie Bush. He can make the Bush-like moves, but he's also not afraid to put a hit on a defender. I hope he stays healthy, because if he does, he is going to make some serious cash.

[stoopified]

I am glad Murray is coming back BUT if he thinks thatwe aren't going to play Calhoun,Miler he is dreaming.I doubt we seldom ever see a time when one back dominates carries like AD did.

For the record I can cite many occassions (including the Sun Bowl) when Beown was on a roll and was pulled for Murray. Sun Bowl rushing comparison: Brown 12c-46 yards,Murray 20c-29 yds. Not bashing Murray simply pointing out that both Brown and Murray had to share the rock and it wasn't a case of one player GETTING ROBBED in favor of the other.

BTW Murray only edds NINE TDs to reset the school record for TDs scored.Owens scored 57 in his career ,Murray has 49 heading into his senior year.

[JLEW1818]

trivia, how many TD's did Murray have in his first game as a Sooner, and against who? and who scored the first TD of that game? GO!!!

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Jlew was rated a 6* butt pirate by partyboys.com

[kelloggOUballa]

North Texas, he scored five and he scored the first one. Am I right?

[JLEW1818]

kobe lover...

[stoops the eternal pimp]

5 TDs in a game

[kelloggOUballa]

Ok I was almost right, Gresh scored the first TD.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

bron boner haver

[JLEW1818]

North Texas, he scored five and he scored the first one. Am I right?

2 for 3

[JLEW1818]

Ok I was almost right, Gresh scored the first TD.

yep.. i remember saying damn that number 18 is big

i think AP was injured that game..

[JLEW1818]

bron boner haver

Utah punked him last night!

[stoops the eternal pimp]

BOozer!

[JLEW1818]

I believe in death, destruction, chaos, filth, and greed!

[kelloggOUballa]

yep.. i remember saying damn that number 18 is big

i think AP was injured that game..

I think so too. And yeah, 2007 was the year that we realized Gresh is an absolute beast.

[westcoast_sooner]

Overall, we're loaded at RB. I think the rotation will likely be Murray, Miller, Calhoun with Finch and Clay Redshirting.

[Collier11]

Yeah...now we will see if he can handle a full load. I am a little concerned, because I can easily see Miller and Calhoun taking at least a few carries away.

Give Murray 20 carries a game and throw to him 5 or 6 times, give the other two guys about 5-8 carries a game

[JLEW1818]

DM just looks faster here ...

http://mfile.akamai.com/36878/wmv/cstvcbs.download.akamai.com/8108/open/okla/07-08/video/m-footbl/09sep/20070901_unt_highlights.asx

[Collier11]

DM just looks faster here ...

http://mfile.akamai.com/36878/wmv/cstvcbs.download.akamai.com/8108/open/okla/07-08/video/m-footbl/09sep/20070901_unt_highlights.asx

Funny, we think Murray doesnt look fast enough and Jlews girl wishes he would slow down

[JLEW1818]

haha, seriously tho take a look

[Collier11]

I dont need to watch to believe that you are too fast :D

[JLEW1818]

it only takes me 30 seconds... damn ultra thins

[Collier11]

I dont think Murray lost a step, I just think his cuts werent as fluid this year...hopefully a full offseason of being healthy and training (please God let it happen) he will get back to being as explosive as he once was

[JLEW1818]

yep, glad he got to play a bowl game... and look we won!

[goingoneight]

Great thing about DM is he doesn't get stuffed repeatedly in goal line sets before he says "fark you guys, I'm going over you bastages!" :D

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I look fast against the North Texas Defense

[Collier11]

I could take you to the hoop, no problem

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I would hope so....Thing is, I would just drain 22 footers over you and let you shoot dem layups all you want

[JLEW1818]

i can dunk a golf ball

[Collier11]

Im versatile, I can do both...itd be easy pickings for me

[Collier11]

Apparently Skull thinks he can hoop, I say we have a drunk bball tournament, Jlew gets to shoot golf balls, the rest of us use regulation bballs

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I'll wear a Calvin Simpson Sucks shirt....

[JLEW1818]

I'm killer on the elbow


actually i aint shot a ball in about 2 years

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Its been a while for me too....I picked up a ball for the first time in about a year a few weeks ago and shot 25 ft's..made 22 of em

[JLEW1818]

on your kids goal?

[Collier11]

I hoop 4 days a week, ill play as much as possible as long as my legs arent killing me

[stoops the eternal pimp]

no, 10 ft beyotch...I had the EOSC FT shooting percentage record for a while...the record for most consecutive ft's made

[Collier11]

A guy on OUinsider says Lewis is coming back, no link though. Id imagine since we havent heard anything that is a good sign

[Collier11]

no, 10 ft beyotch...I had the EOSC FT shooting percentage record for a while...the record for most consecutive ft's made

You could dominate me at FTs, my last yr to play in school I shot 58% from the field and 56% from the ft line

[JLEW1818]

i was gonna get drafted by the NBA, committed to Duke ... but i had wrist surgery..

[Collier11]

too much jerkin

[JLEW1818]

yep, only once today tho

[Collier11]

I see you joined OUinsider and got the guys over there talking crap bout SFs, way to go traitor

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I was turned down over at insider when I tried to join...

[JLEW1818]

they aint fun over there...

[sooneredaco]

Really great news for us. We should be really solid next year!

[sooneredaco]

I really just dropped the last message to see my new avatar

[sooneredaco]

But I do think we'll be good

[misplacedsooner]

oh man, i want in on some of this hoops action, im only good for 2-3 games these days and then walk like fred sanford for a week...but this could be sweet.

[Collier11]

Drunken Soonerfans bball, I likey

[misplacedsooner]

i would come out of retirement to do this but if injured i reserve the right to blame a whorn of my choice.