Draft Declarations

[SoonerAcesUp]

So is everybody else staying? Bradford, McCoy, Gresham, Franks only ones leaving early? Deadline is at 4 PM....

[JLEW1818]

yep.. Travis and Ryan got 10 minutes

[goingoneight]

Why is everyone talking about Ryan all of a sudden? Did I miss something between "Oh, yeah... I'll be back next year for sure" to "yeah, I'm staying" just recently?

[Collier11]

no news is good news, right?

[JLEW1818]

i never thought he would leave.. just people keep bringing his name up lol

[Collier11]

Why is everyone talking about Ryan all of a sudden? Did I miss something between "Oh, yeah... I'll be back next year for sure" to "yeah, I'm staying" just recently?

when has a young guys word about going pro or to a particular school ever been golden until the deadline passes?

[gaylordfan1]

How are you guys on a firts name basis with Mr. Broyles?

[JLEW1818]

is Crabtree coming back?

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Jason White is wanting a 10th year of eligibility

[Collier11]

How are you guys on a firts name basis with Mr. Broyles?

Im not although I do see him at the Y if that counts? ;)

[Collier11]

Jason White is wanting a 10th year of eligibility

BS, its almost air conditioner repair season, he has more commercials to make

[JLEW1818]

Jason White is wanting a 10th year of eligibility

you knee guys stick together? ;) :D

[stoops the eternal pimp]

In the glory days of SMU, he could have done both

[stoops the eternal pimp]

you knee guys stick together? ;) :D

between the two of us, I think we've had 6 operations!

[JLEW1818]

whats going down in McAlester tonight

[stoops the eternal pimp]

was thinkin bout creepin up to Muskogee to the red lobster but it looks like I'll have to take care of that last christmas present that you and your gf didn't finish off

[Collier11]

Book of Eli in Norman, count it!

[JLEW1818]

yep, Jesus blood is the best

[Collier11]

Word is that Lewis is coming back but I cant confirm it

That would give us Beal, Broyles, and Lewis back...only really losing Franks early

Our D should be salty next yr

[stoops the eternal pimp]

and mccoy

[JLEW1818]

who?

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Tommie Harris

[Collier11]

yes, I left him off of those leaving and Murray off of those returning

D still good

Beal
Alexander
Taylor- If recovered
McFarland
Lewis
Box
Lewis or Wort
Hurst
Nelson
Carter
Proctor

[JLEW1818]

Gabe Lynn needs to show up

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I thought David King did a heck of a job in the Sun bowl..If he doesn't stay at home on that Oh Crap Screen to Gerhart, Stanford probably wins the game

[JLEW1818]

Washington, Good, Calhoun... all 5 star guys... aint seen nothing yet...

hope at least 1 of them busts out this year

[Collier11]

yep, plus Washington, I hope he shows out next yr...we have 5 DTs coming in this recruiting class as well

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I watched the sun bowl again last night...when they ran that play to gerhart there was only 3 people on the screen all the way to the endzone...Gerhart, the left guard, who should have got an illegal man down field penalty thrown, and King..

[Collier11]

I thought we had a DB come in on the boundary at the last second?

[JLEW1818]

i Houston gets Gerhart

[stoops the eternal pimp]

There wasn't anybody...At least a 35-40 yard gain

[Collier11]

either way it was a hell of a play

[Scott D]

I'm declaring that I probably won't watch the first round of the draft.

[JLEW1818]

why at least 3 Sooners should be in it..?

[kevpks]

I watched the sun bowl again last night...when they ran that play to gerhart there was only 3 people on the screen all the way to the endzone...Gerhart, the left guard, who should have got an illegal man down field penalty thrown, and King..

That was the exact kind of play that always seemed to work against us in bowls of nightmares past. I was so happy to see King make that tackle.

[swardboy]

I'm declaring that I probably won't watch the first round of the draft.

Well I'll declare!

[Scott D]

why at least 3 Sooners should be in it..?

Al Davis won't be taking any of them.... :mad:

[JLEW1818]

Al Davis won't be taking any of them.... :mad:

:D

[soonerboomer93]

Al Davis won't be taking any of them.... :mad:

thank goodness. I'd hate for one of them to wind up in that cluster **** otherwise know as Oakland

[soonerfan28]

Washington, Good, Calhoun... all 5 star guys... aint seen nothing yet...

hope at least 1 of them busts out this year
Calhoun looked good when he got into games. I think another spring and summer will benefit. It was usually late in games so that may be why. He does look like he could be a nice powerback.

[gaylordfan1]

I'm anxious to see how Calhoun is introduced into the mix. Murray stated one of the reasons he stayed was because Brown is gone and now he will get more reps during games. I don't see Wilson abandoning the 2 back system. I was wondering how we got both the backs out of California.... I guess kids are starting to relize that sharing reps is the way things are in college football.

[IronHorseSooner]

I was wondering how we got both the backs out of California.... I guess kids are starting to relize that sharing reps is the way things are in college football.

It's going that way into the NFL, as well. Even though the idea has been around a long time, when Indy won their Super Bowl, a lot was made of them using 2 backs. Now, most NFL teams use the two back system, and some successful ones (see Dallas) use 3 backs (Barber, Jones, and Choice). With all of the wear and tear that these guys go through, it does make a lot of sense to use multiple backs. That being said, I see a mixture of DM, Calhoun, even Jonathan Miller. You might even see some power situations with Millard. He has the size of an FB, the speed of an RB, and the pass catching skills of a TE.

[gaylordfan1]

Think they would use him as a true freshman (Millard)? I wonder what true freshmen come out and compete next season. Hurst, Jaz, Mcfarland, and R. Lewis showed it can be done. Any thoughts anyone?

[stoopified]

I'm anxious to see how Calhoun is introduced into the mix. Murray stated one of the reasons he stayed was because Brown is gone and now he will get more reps during games. I don't see Wilson abandoning the 2 back system. I was wondering how we got both the backs out of California.... I guess kids are starting to relize that sharing reps is the way things are in college football.II think if Murray believes he is going to be THE back at OU,he is mistaken.I don't think OU recruited Miller,Calhoun,Finch,Brennan to just ride the pine.I think AD's injury issues when being a workhorse have changed the mindset of OUr coaches..We have used multiple backs ever sense AD went down against ISU and I suspect the trend will continue.

BTW GF1 While Brennan IS from California,Finch is from Florida.

[gaylordfan1]

My mistake... I stand corrected.

[Blues1]

II think if Murray believes he is going to be THE back at OU,he is mistaken.I don't think OU recruited Miller,Calhoun,Finch,Brennan to just ride the pine.I think AD's injury issues when being a workhorse have changed the mindset of OUr coaches..We have used multiple backs ever sense AD went down against ISU and I suspect the trend will continue.

BTW GF1 While Brennan IS from California,Finch is from Florida.

I Think A lot will depend on our Early games ~ If Murray takes off - has lots of long runs - TD's - pass recieving - and stays healthy..?? - Then he will be "The Main Man" -But there's a lot of talent waiting to Show off their good stuff ~~~ :) - Hopefully we will see lots of backfield action from the 2010 Sooners.....:D

[Collier11]

II think if Murray believes he is going to be THE back at OU,he is mistaken.I don't think OU recruited Miller,Calhoun,Finch,Brennan to just ride the pine.I think AD's injury issues when being a workhorse have changed the mindset of OUr coaches..We have used multiple backs ever sense AD went down against ISU and I suspect the trend will continue.

BTW GF1 While Brennan IS from California,Finch is from Florida.

You dont think that during Murrays decision to come back he asked coach Stoops how his position would be handled? Im certain that he wont receive 25-30 carries a game but if healthy im sure Stoops told him that he would get the majority of carries. Now that could be 20 for him and 15 for the other two guys but he is still "the guy" that way

[SCxxSOONER]

i think next yr we will run the ball more and you can expect 20 carries a game from DM, prob 5 or so apiece for calhoun/miller.

[Curly Bill]

What have we seen in Murray (durability wise) to make us think that he can handle being "the guy?"

[Curly Bill]

No way Murray averages 20 carries a game next year.

[Collier11]

well obviously CB he needs to stay healthy but if he avoids any injuries I have no doubt he will avg 18-25 touches a game (runs and catches). Now if in game 2 he turns his ankle or tweeks his hammy or something like that, they will undoubtedly take the load off

[Curly Bill]

If he gets 18-25 touches a game I don't think that he will stay healthy.

[Collier11]

well thats the issue, im hoping for OU and for his career that he can do it

[Curly Bill]

...and besides, I've already told Bob I want to see more of Calhoun and Miller and less of Murray! ;)

[Collier11]

what about finch and clay

[Curly Bill]

what about finch and clay

If they're ready and there's a place for em lets see em. If not they can redshirt.

I say let the best man play, and right now I think it's going to be Calhoun. With Bob's penchant for loyalty (for better or worse) I think Murray will likely get ever shot at being the man.

[Collier11]

Lets just hope Murray is back to 08 Murray, if so we will be just fine

[badger]

The officially released the list of undergrads declaring. Sammie, Real McCoy, Gresham and Franks, as expected. Here's a link to the complete list:
Linky (http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=298&articleid=20100119_296_0_Fourst314400)

A record 53 undergrads were declared eligible for the draft, tying 2008. Good luck, Sooners. Make us proud at the next level!

[hgarmorer]

I declared but I doubt I get picked up