Roy Finch

[oudavid1]

well be be good to go for the Iowa State game.

And will see some time.

I expect to be wowed.

[ousooners182]

awesome. when i lived in crestview florida for a few months after i graduated i saw him one day at a rec center in florida playing basketball when he was a junior. i was wearing an ou shirt and he told me about how he had gone to edmond north and ou had sent him stuff in the mail and was looking at him. at that time i though he was totally just making stuff up and now look at him..
Really awesome guy. Excited to see him play!

[Crucifax Autumn]

Great news!

[KantoSooner]

Does anyone know what's happened to Jermie Calhoun? I really like the way he runs, but he's obviously not impressing in practice or something.

[NormanPride]

Whoa, really? I thought the coaches were going to RS him. That speaks volumes about both their confidence that he can immediately make an impact, and their lack of satisfaction with our current run game.

[texaspokieokie]

Whom ??

[kevpks]

Most teams that play this many freshmen call it a rebuilding year. We call it a championship run.

[gaylordfan1]

I will be surprised if we play Finch. We still have Madu, Calhoun, Miller, and Clay all behind Murray. I bet he RS'.

[Crucifax Autumn]

Derp

[Tulsa_Fireman]

Derp

http://readandreact.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/mel_kiper_raging_hair_helmet1.jpg

You have displeased The Mel Kiper.

Take a lap.

[BoonesFarmSooner]

I think J. Miller is redshirting this year. And Clay may take a medical redshirt.

[NormanPride]

David, is this from a player friend, or just a hunch?

[BoonesFarmSooner]

Saw on another board that Tony Jefferson said that on his Twitter page and that Roy Finch has "Reggie Bush type moves". 2nd or 3rd hand information, so take it for what it's worth...

[oumartin]

Clay will play and I bet finch will play too.

[yankee]

David, is this from a player friend, or just a hunch?

it's from the paper.

http://newsok.com/ou-notebook/article/3501402


he also said he'd be back for the iowa st. game on his facebook a few days ago.

[Boomer.....]

I honestly don't understand playing him with the way Murray and Madu are playing. Plus we still have Calhoun and Clay if we need them. I'm surprised that Clay and Finch are seeing the field before Calhoun.

[Taxman71]

When you are 5-0 and just beat texas, you have the chance to have a very special season and should play virtually anyone who can help you win. We have 8, maybe 9 games left, plenty of time to fully utilize a year of eligibility.

[sooner59]

Maybe Bob wants these guys to get game experience so they will be ready for next year since Murray and Madu will be gone. And also that thing about pulling out all the stops for a title run, redshirts be damned.

[Seamus]

Maybe Bob wants these guys to get game experience so they will be ready for next year since Murray and Madu will be gone. And also that thing about pulling out all the stops for a title run, redshirts be damned.

^^^ Exzackly. On both counts.

The second point MAY be the more important of the two, but we're losing our two senior RBs. I think we're seeing an audition of sorts -- Bob wants to know early who's going to rise above "heir apparent."

[BoulderSooner79]

Finch and Clay are suppose to be good receivers and we'll miss that part of DM's game more than his running, IMO. I'm surprised we haven't seen much of Calhoun - he must be in the doghouse for some reason.

[goingoneight]

There's no peachy-keen, nice way to put it IMO. Calhoun has done nothing to warrant his hype so far and the coaches hinted that maturity and work ethic, while not bad, isn't where it needs to be with him. But, don't mistake that for meaning he can't be good eventually. Quentin Chaney and Keenan Clayton come to mind in terms of being the late emerging types in their time here.

[OK2U]

The players said all preseason that nobody could tackle Finch, which was what Stoops just reiterated in his press conference.
His moves are ascary-good

[oudavid1]

I will be surprised if we play Finch. We still have Madu, Calhoun, Miller, and Clay all behind Murray. I bet he RS'.


I think J. Miller is redshirting this year. And Clay may take a medical redshirt.

Not gonna happen


David, is this from a player friend, or just a hunch?

friend, my source. But i stopped saying that cause i doubt anyone believes me.


it's from the paper.

http://newsok.com/ou-notebook/article/3501402


he also said he'd be back for the iowa st. game on his facebook a few days ago.

he has a facebook?
i didnt think any of the major players did.

well i posted this before i got to read this article. this information i had is based off an email i got saturday morning.

[Joe]

I will be surprised if we play Finch. We still have Madu, Calhoun, Miller, and Clay all behind Murray. I bet he RS'.

Miller is being redshirted and Clay hasn't seen action since his concussion. If Finch is as good as we all hope he might be able to share carries with Madu as the #2b back.

[TXBOOMER]

Stoops says in his press conference you want to redshirt the guy but he shows in practice he would make an impact in the game. I Fuc**** love it!

[stoopified]

I will be surprised if we play Finch. We still have Madu, Calhoun, Miller, and Clay all behind Murray. I bet he RS'.I listenedto Bob's presser today and he said Finch WILL play,Clay too.Says Finch playing on the scout team has given the first team D the same kind of fits Q did while redshirting. Mentioned that we have 2 senior RBs,need reps for youngsters for next year. Plans on playing Heywood at TE too.

[BoulderSooner79]

I listenedto Bob's presser today and he said Finch WILL play,Clay too.Says Finch playing on the scout team has given the first team D the same kind of fits Q did while redshirting. Mentioned that we have 2 senior RBs,need reps for youngsters for next year. Plans on playing Heywood at TE too.

The more PT these freshman get this year the better. They are going to be the core a few great squads to come.

[Widescreen]

I listenedto Bob's presser today and he said Finch WILL play,Clay too.Says Finch playing on the scout team has given the first team D the same kind of fits Q did while redshirting. Mentioned that we have 2 senior RBs,need reps for youngsters for next year. Plans on playing Heywood at TE too.
Heywood? Has he played yet?

[oumartin]

I guess Heywood blocks like last years o-line. He still has some thing to improve on before he sees the field.

[stoopified]

I guess Heywood blocks like last years o-line. He still has some thing to improve on before he sees the field.Bob said he things to work on but they want to play him.I persoanlly would rather redshirt rather than play just a few plays and burn a year of eligibility BUT OU didn't recruit me. Doesn't every D-1 team need a 5'8 150(at my playing weight) LB?.

[oudavid1]

Heywood is apparently our best receiving TE and Finch and Clay are both good but Finch is more than likely the better one though they are a great tandem.

[mightysooner]

The players said all preseason that nobody could tackle Finch, which was what Stoops just reiterated in his press conference.
His moves are ascary-good

Well....from what we've seen from this defense so far against the running game and their tackling issues that's not saying a whole lot.

[oudavid1]

Well....from what we've seen from this defense so far against the running game and their tackling issues that's not saying a whole lot.

lol^^^^^

[ousooners182]

lmao

[soonerboy_odanorth]

sidebar: Even though I am excited about Heywood to see if he is up to the hype, Ratteree and Hannah have been solid so far this year.... much improved over last year.

[htownsooner7]

sidebar: Even though I am excited about Heywood to see if he is up to the hype, Ratteree and Hannah have been solid so far this year.... much improved over last year.

I agree with this. And its a big deal for this team. Hannah can be a very solid receiving threat and looks as though both are dependable blockers now. Having tight ends that you can rely upon is very important for our offense.

[soonerboomer93]

Not gonna happen



friend, my source. But i stopped saying that cause i doubt anyone believes me.



he has a facebook?
i didnt think any of the major players did.

well i posted this before i got to read this article. this information i had is based off an email i got saturday morning.

I'm kind of suprised that they have facebooks and twitters. Other then to see other people, I bet the coaches don't want them to comment on there.

[oudavid1]

I'm kind of suprised that they have facebooks and twitters. Other then to see other people, I bet the coaches don't want them to comment on there.

yeah, i would like to follow em all on twitter but adding them on facebook is a bit weird.

[cccasooner2]

Heywood? Has he played yet?

NCAA stat site says twice. Not sure ST or TE.

http://web1.ncaa.org/football/exec/roster?year=2010&org=522

[sooner59]

It was at TE. I saw him one game.

[starclassic tama]

haywood played a little at the end of the FSU game at tight end

[birddog]

There's no peachy-keen, nice way to put it IMO. Calhoun has done nothing to warrant his hype so far and the coaches hinted that maturity and work ethic, while not bad, isn't where it needs to be with him. But, don't mistake that for meaning he can't be good eventually. Quentin Chaney and Keenan Clayton come to mind in terms of being the late emerging types in their time here.

he came in with bus johnson, who promptly left a year later.

[delhalew]

I'm excited that we apparently plan to make use of a fullback again. I heart Millard. I just hope he is not under utilized.

[CatfishSooner]

I HEART MILLARD...

[delhalew]

I HEART MILLARD...

no homo?

[oudavid1]

no homo?

:D

[Crucifax Autumn]

I http://www.sai-ka-aangan.org/images/smilies/smiley_heart.gif Huxtables

http://rockmeamadeo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cosby_show.jpg

[OK2U]

NORMAN (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Norman+%28Oklahoma%29&CATEGORY=CITY) — The scariest part of Oklahoma (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Oklahoma+Sooners+%28Football%29&CATEGORY=ORGANIZATION)'s banner freshman class?




The player most impressive in August has yet to step on the field.
Saturday, the coaches say, he finally will.
Freshman running back Roy Finch (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Roy+Finch&CATEGORY=PERSON) is expected to make his long-awaited debut after sitting out the first five games with a hairline fractured ankle he suffered less than two weeks before the season opener.
"You are going to enjoy watching him play," said freshman safety Tony Jefferson (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Tony+Jefferson&CATEGORY=PERSON). "His moves are Reggie Bush (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Reggie+Bush&CATEGORY=PERSON)-like."
As good as Jefferson and Aaron Colvin (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Aaron+Colvin&CATEGORY=PERSON) and Trey Millard (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Trey+Millard&CATEGORY=PERSON) and Kenny Stills (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Kenny+Stills&CATEGORY=PERSON) have been, none turned heads the way the 5-foot-8, 180-pound cross between Quentin Griffin (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Quentin+Griffin&CATEGORY=PERSON) and Kendall Hunter (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Kendall+Hunter&CATEGORY=PERSON) did in the preseason.
"In two-a-days early, I said, 'Man, that's Quentin Griffin,'" offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Kevin+Wilson&CATEGORY=PERSON) said. "The response from (assistants Cale Gundy (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Cale+Gundy&CATEGORY=PERSON) and Josh Heupel (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Josh+Heupel&CATEGORY=PERSON)) was, 'That's Quentin Griffin, but faster.'
"He's got a lot of speed and change of direction and suddenness in space. We'll see how he comes back. But he looked awfully good in preseason."
It's unclear just how big an impact Finch will make the rest of the season, considering he just returned to practice last week.
Bell-cow back DeMarco Murray (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=DeMarco+Murray&CATEGORY=PERSON) has been commanding close to two-thirds of the carries, while Mossis Madu (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Mossis+Madu&CATEGORY=PERSON) has sparkled as the No. 2 back.
But the Sooners have a couple of reasons to get Finch involved in the offense.
One, Finch can help this season. The Sooners haven't had a run go for more than 20 yards since the opener against Utah State (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Utah+State+University&CATEGORY=ORGANIZATION). By all accounts, Finch is capable of going the distance every time he touches the ball.
Two, Murray and Madu are seniors, which means OU will have a new starting running back next season. Presuming he can stay healthy, Finch appears to be the favorite to assume that role, and will benefit next year from game experience this year.
"He's a guy we think can help," coach Bob Stoops (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Bob+Stoops&CATEGORY=PERSON) said. "And we do have two senior running backs, and it will help him for next year. All of it together."
So far, this freshman class has been something else. With Finch, it's about to get even better.
"That dude is going to be something special," Colvin said. "I can't really explain his game.
"I'll just let him show you."


Read more: http://www.newsok.com/article/3503345#ixzz121UX61Ya





:)

[oudavid1]

Your Welcome

http://www.broadwayworld.com/columnpic/49094_1234281442.jpg

[Collier11]

Roy Finch will run for a brazillion yards against ISU, mark it down!!!

[Shakadoodoo]

he has a facebook?
i didnt think any of the major players did.


Most of the players have a facebook. Jason Leonard is the person who checks all the OU players internet presence to make sure they are not getting out of line. Jason wrestled for OU from 89-93. Put in his name on facebook and you will find every OU athlete that has a facebook page.

[HBick]

Most of the players have a facebook. Jason Leonard is the person who checks all the OU players internet presence to make sure they are not getting out of line. Jason wrestled for OU from 89-93. Put in his name on facebook and you will find every OU athlete that has a facebook page.

That must be a miserable job.

Some players should NOT have a social network presence. Ronnell Lewis is the first to come to mind. Spelling seems like a concept he hasn't quite picked up yet either.

[goingoneight]

Don't you mean Jaz Reynolds?

I'm :confused:. What did RL say/do?

[Shakadoodoo]

That must be a miserable job.

Some players should NOT have a social network presence. Ronnell Lewis is the first to come to mind. Spelling seems like a concept he hasn't quite picked up yet either.

Actually, I think he loves the job. I am sure that is not all he does. But he seemed to always be very stressed out when he was a lawyer but since he has had this gig - he is all smiles! I don't see him much anymore - just during the NCAA wrestling championships when they are in Oklahoma or close (which is often.) But the last time I saw him he was a happy camper.

[Shakadoodoo]

By the way.... Please don't go adding OU players to you facebook through Jason's account. I was adding some of the recruits last year just to see what type of post they posted and Jason called me and told me to chill out - and we are friends. But he did tell me it was just protocol. And I added only 8 people. They don't want the fans having to much interaction with the kids, on that platform....

[HBick]

The players I'm friends with are the ones I know personally which are about 3 or 4 who I've had classes with and have hung with on weekends.

[NormanPride]

Man, everyone's hyping this kid a ton... I bet he gets six touched this weekend and does mostly nothing. :D Just seems like that's how it always is with us.

[KantoSooner]

One guy who's running with some wanna this season is Madu. It's been fun to watch. I hope Finch is everything he's said to be....and that somehow it doesn't cost Madu touches.
Maybe for ISU the running game finally comes together and we can have Murray, Madu and Finch all up well over 100 yards.

May the peace of easy victories be upon us. (I know I'M a lot nicer person when OU's up by 50...)

[CrimsonRez]

Not gonna happen



friend, my source. But i stopped saying that cause i doubt anyone believes me.



he has a facebook?
i didnt think any of the major players did.

well i posted this before i got to read this article. this information i had is based off an email i got saturday morning.

Nah a lot of them do...some of them are fake, like Sams was but other than that.

[BoulderSooner79]

Comparisons to Q give me a warm and fuzzy. The offense we run really needs a back that can make somebody miss in tight quarters. I saw some of that with Jonathan Miller last season before he was injured.

[KantoSooner]

I wonder if anyone would be up for (late in a game where we were up by a bundle) lining DeMarco under center with Finch and Madu in the 'bone behind him and let that little trio have fun.

Sure as sh*t worry some linebackers.

[NormanPride]

A friend and I put DeMarco and Chris Brown in the bone with Madu in last year's NCAA videogame. It was unfair.

[KantoSooner]

I'm just thinking about the CB coming in to try and stop that little train from turning the corner.

Makes me smile.

Now I'm not saying we should take any time to practice it. But something in my heart would be happy if we had Boise in a nat champ game and were up by about 35 and put the boot in by running the bone late in the 4th quarter.

[CobraKai]

I say screw redshirting. If he is as good as advertised we may only get 3 years of him anyway. No sense wasting one of them in redshirt. I know sometimes that bites you (like it did with Q), but if he is as good as advertised and can help us win even 1 game THIS YEAR, then burn it!

[NormanPride]

ROY FINCH:

...wears a wolf t-shirt (http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Three-Wolf-Short-Sleeve/product-reviews/B002HJ377A/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1)

...once told Chuck Norris to trim his beard, and lived

...saved much more than 15% by switching to Geico

...is the driving force behind the earth's rotation

[stoops the eternal pimp]

hooray for players who haven't played a down yet!

[auto]

Comparing Finch to Q Griffin is causing Smack Brown and Coach Puff to stick their head in the sand for fear of the game next year ;)

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I bet he runs for 2000 yards against iowa state

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I would say a gale sayers comparison is better..maybe even barry sanders...

[soonerboomer93]

I bet he runs for 2000 yards against iowa state

2000 yards?

so we're only playing him for one quarter?

[Crucifax Autumn]

So Finch will be getting to the center's buttcrack faster?

[stoops the eternal pimp]

2000 yards?

so we're only playing him for one quarter?

well D MIller needs about 35 catches in this game to match up with the soonerfans board predictors that said he would be an All American this year..

[NormanPride]

IF IT WEREN'T FOR WILSON BEING A TOTAL JERK

[CrimsonJim]

So Finch will be getting to the center's buttcrack faster?

Only in the 2nd half when we start running our prevent offense.

[adoniijahsooner]

Man, everyone's hyping this kid a ton... I bet he gets six touched this weekend and does mostly nothing. :D Just seems like that's how it always is with us.

I think this year the hype has actually been warranted when it comes to this freshman class....Stills, Millard, Jefferson, and Colvin are as good as advertised; and Im betting Finch will be the most impressive if he is all the way back from injury. His cuts would make jack the ripper green with envy:D .

[SoonerLB]

Jeez louise, if he's that good, then he'll prolly have to back up and start from 10 yards deep in Wilson's prevent offense won't he? ;)

[MeMyself&Me]

Jeez louise, if he's that good, then he'll prolly have to back up and start from 10 yards deep in Wilson's prevent offense won't he? ;)

Hmmmm... where have I seen that before...

[DenverSooner751]

Jeez louise, if he's that good, then he'll prolly have to back up and start from 10 yards deep in Wilson's prevent offense won't he? ;)

He'll be lining up at tackle.

[Collier11]

Roy Finch will run for a brazillion yards against ISU, mark it down!!!


I bet he runs for 2000 yards against iowa state

Ummm, not even close :rolleyes: :cool:

[NormanPride]

bump for best player ever

[Bonehead]

Comparisons to Q give me a warm and fuzzy. The offense we run really needs a back that can make somebody miss in tight quarters. I saw some of that with Jonathan Miller last season before he was injured.

meaning we need someone who can run when there is no hole to run through. That's the main reason Finch is going to get playing time.

[BoulderSooner79]

meaning we need someone who can run when there is no hole to run through. That's the main reason Finch is going to get playing time.

Yes, but I don't say that as a knock to the O-line - it's more of our scheme. Even in '08 with a record setting offense, we could not line up and just plow the defense off the line. You see that with other spread passing attacks too. But most these teams have a scat back that can make a big guy miss and get past all the chaos of linemen and be effective. Q was great at that and neither DM nor Madu do this very often. But I'm realistic - I don't see Finch getting many chances this year.

[KantoSooner]

What are the rules on redshirting? If Finch is ready to go, suits up and stands on the sidelines without ever entering a game this year, can Bob then say, "Oh, he was redsirting" and save the eligiblity? Or is there some deadline?

Please don't research this, if no one knows off the top of their heads, I can look it up myself. I'm just lazy and figured someone would know.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

if he doesnt play, he is redshirted

[KantoSooner]

And that decision can be made, as it were, after the season is over? Seems like that would be the way to go: hold him in reserve.

[oudavid1]

Finch will not redshirt. Neither will Heywood.

[KantoSooner]

Is he that good? I mean, you sound awfully sure. We've got 4 or so RB's already. Why do you make extraordinary effort to get into a couple of late season games if you don't have to?

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Have you not been reading this thread? He has never played a down for the Sooners, yet he is already 3rd on the all time OU rushing list....that good

[KantoSooner]

Sorry, missed the memo.

Dam, hate it when that happens.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

40 time: 2.1 nanoseconds

[Collier11]

thats how long it takes you to get off

[stoops the eternal pimp]

your *** is too tight

[Collier11]

damn straight

[Breadburner]

He has LUDICROUS SPEED>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>!!!!!!!!!!!

[Widescreen]

40 time: 2.1 nanoseconds

That might qualify him for a lower-tier SEC team.

[OUthunder]

He has SEC speed, book it. He'll make you forget about AD.

[BoulderSooner79]

He has SEC speed, book it. He'll make you forget about AD.

About who?

[DenverSooner751]

That might qualify him for a lower-tier SEC team.

LOL.

Jeff Demps is faster. Jeff Demps could outrun himself. Jeff Demps is amazing. Jeff Demps will be the starting RB for 3 NFL teams at once. Jeff Demps is more than fast, he is Florida Fast.

Not to be a smart *** but DAMN, I am happy to not be hearing about Flawda speed every other second this year.

On another note, Roy Finch already won the Heisman.

[Wishboned]

Roy Finch is so fast he went back in time and became Joe Washington.

[Bonehead]

Yes, but I don't say that as a knock to the O-line - it's more of our scheme. Even in '08 with a record setting offense, we could not line up and just plow the defense off the line. You see that with other spread passing attacks too. But most these teams have a scat back that can make a big guy miss and get past all the chaos of linemen and be effective. Q was great at that and neither DM nor Madu do this very often. But I'm realistic - I don't see Finch getting many chances this year.

This line is not a good run blocking line. Some aren't. If its our scheme to not open holes for the running game then why are we wasting our time with so many straight ahead between the tackles runs? Its not that we have to blow the entire defensive front up every play but when you're trying to run the ball you do want a seam where the play is supposed to go. With this line more often than not there isn't one so Murray is forced to put his head down and hope to get three yards on his own. As to 2008 we did run the ball knock people off the ball. Even Florida's all world, we're the SEC defensive front got blown off the line of scrimmage on two drives when we committed to the run. That is until we got inside the 5.

Finch will get some carries because if we're going to try to keep running the ball we're going to need someone who can run where there ain't no place to run.

[CrimsonJim]

Not to be a smart *** but DAMN, I am happy to not be hearing about Flawda speed every other second this year.

That's only because the NFL combine proved they were "exaggerating" on their times. :D

[kevpks]

All is well in Oklahoma. We are looking for Finch to add a spark to a top offense while Texas is probably scouring JUCOs/prisons for a playmaker as we speak. It's good to be a Sooner.

[Soonaz]

All is well in Oklahoma. We are looking for Finch to add a spark to a top offense while Texas is probably scouring JUCOs/prisons for a playmaker as we speak. It's good to be a Sooner.


I agree no way Finch doesn't steal snaps from here on out