Roy Finch

[WestLakeHillsSooner]

Count me as excited to see his debut this weekend. Judging by the chatter of players and coaches, he could be a special player. Another #22, another Roy...I like the combo.

BOOMER...

[SoonerTank]

I've wanted to see him in our offense since he committed. Count me as another to be excited.

[Mad Dog Madsen]

Count me as excited to see his debut this weekend. Judging by the chatter of players and coaches, he could be a special player. Another #22, another Roy...I like the combo.

BOOMER...

What?!? He has the same name and number of 2 great players at OU!!! National Championship here we come!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[thurman murman]

I'll be surprised if he doesn't score every time he touches the ball this year.

[SoonerReb]

The kid is a legend before ever stepping on the field!!! Hopefully he's a good one!

:pop:

[CobraKai]

I'll be surprised if he doesn't score every time he touches the ball this year.

Me too. I'll start calling for the firing of Kevin Wilson (and probably Venables too) if he does not score every play.

[thurman murman]

Me too. I'll start calling for the firing of Kevin Wilson (and probably Venables too) if he does not score every play.

What about Smitty?

Do you guys think he is responsible for all Sooner mishaps over here, as well?

[Widescreen]

It's going to be pretty disappointing when he gets on the field for 2 plays and touches the ball once.

[Howzit]

We can't get excited about him until game 6 of his career.

step said so.

[CobraKai]

What about Smitty?

Do you guys think he is responsible for all Sooner mishaps over here, as well?

Oh ya. Him too.

[CobraKai]

It's going to be pretty disappointing when he gets on the field for 2 plays and touches the ball once.

One touch = 7 points though, so that part is good.

[Widescreen]

We can't get excited about him until game 6 of his career.

step said so.

I suspect that he's good enough that just standing on the sidelines for the first 5 games counts as in-game experience.

[DeaconBoomer]

I'll be surprised if he doesn't score every time he touches the ball this year.

this

[LVSOONER15]

I say we may see him on kick returns Saturday.

[TMcGee86]

I'm fairly certain he will break the all time TD record before Murray will.


Probably by the 3rd quarter, though I'm willing to give him until early in the 4th.

[madillsoonerfan5353]

Dear Kevin Wilson,

SHOVEL PASS to FINCH PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:gary:

[KuppiKunta]

One touch = 7 points though, so that part is good.


You sure have faith in little Jimmy!

[NormanPride]

You sure have faith in little Jimmy!

No, you misunderstand. When Finch scores, it's worth 7.

[BoulderSooner79]

You sure have faith in little Jimmy!

Jimmy Stevens is *the man*.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

i love every poster in this thread...not the same way i love howzit, but its love just the same

[WestLakeHillsSooner]

Dear Kevin Wilson,

SHOVEL PASS to FINCH PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amen! That play used to be our bread-and-butter back in the early 2000s and is a great way to punish teams who over commit to the blitz. He is also one of the safest plays in football.

[SoonerPride]

Dear Kevin Wilson,

SHOVEL PASS to FINCH PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:gary:

I wouldn't be surpised if that is exactly what you see.

(fingers crossed)

[goingoneight]

Amen! That play used to be our bread-and-butter back in the early 2000s and is a great way to punish teams who over commit to the blitz. He is also one of the safest plays in football.

See: Marcel Dareus

[BoulderSooner79]

i love every poster in this thread...not the same way i love howzit, but its love just the same

I've longed to hear those words. *Blush*

[Howzit]

i love every poster in this thread...not the same way i love howzit, but its love just the same

And if you start loving everyone in this thread the way you love me, I want my id bracelet back.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

i wore your letter jacket to work

[C&CDean]

i wore your pearl necklace to work

Indeed?

[XingTheRubicon]

we need a "don't ask, don't tell" forum

[Mad Dog Madsen]

At first, I had a comment about Roy Finch, but I can see this thread took a wrong turn somewhere...

[ThinMan]

I wouldn't be surpised if that is exactly what you see.

(fingers crossed)

Shovel pass only works when used against OU - or so Kevin Wilson told me.

[DeaconBoomer]

Shovel pass only works when used against OU - or so Kevin Wilson told me.

KW told me, it is the "shuttle" pass. :)

[Widescreen]

Shovel Pass
Shuffle Pass
Shuttle Pass
Utah Pass

Any others?

[DeaconBoomer]

Shovel Pass
Shuffle Pass
Shuttle Pass
Utah Pass

Any others?

heheh I'll end it. It is a "shovel" pass, always has been , always will be.

Drive home safely.

[ThinMan]

KW told me, it is the "shuttle" pass. :)

Next you'll tell me it's the hook-and-lateral.

[birddog]

what's the rumpus? did he play at all?

[StoopTroup]

I think Landry should drop back...hand Finch the ball and then throw him into the EZ with a nice tight spiral.

[Okie35]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK7q8icg8Nc

[SoonerBorn85]

Man, look at his guns!

[Ground_Attack]

we should just recruit guys named Roy to play for us. They are all bada**es

[slh1234]

He's looking good right now.

[StoopTroup]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK7q8icg8Nc

heh....

Throw this one in too....

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[Okie35]

heh....

Throw this one in too....

9g3pttNPSTE&feature=related

hahaha

[SoonerMarkVA]

Dear Kevin Wilson,

SHOVEL PASS to FINCH PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:gary:

Yes, yes, and heck yes!

[OU-HSV]

Finch looks like the real deal. He's a stud. Dude had some guns on him as well

[soonerboomer93]

Is it wrong that I want to yell out "go ****brick, go" everytime he gets that ball?

[swardboy]

I have a new mancrush...

[OK2U]

Hey looked good, but a little overwhelmed when the plays where being called in. QB kept having to tell him where to line up. He also didn't seem to know what to do with the ball at the end of the play.
I laughed, but only because he's a STUD

[BoulderSooner79]

I thought he was going to be good, but only 92 yds and no TDs. Maybe we'll get a good freshman next year, sigh.

[stoopified]

I wish him thebest BUt I well recall that Cahoun and Miller generated excitement as frosh and now they are forgotten men.

[OU-HSV]

Hey looked good, but a little overwhelmed when the plays where being called in. QB kept having to tell him where to line up. He also didn't seem to know what to do with the ball at the end of the play.
I laughed, but only because he's a STUD

All I know is that you better not let Finch know that you laughed

[BoulderSooner79]

I wish him thebest BUt I well recall that Cahoun and Miller generated excitement as frosh and now they are forgotten men.

Dang, Stoop, that wet blanket about crushed me.

[SoonerStud615]

Totally forgot that this guy played one year at Edmond North. I remember a quick Sophomore kid transferring my Senior year and it was him.

[picasso]

I wish him thebest BUt I well recall that Cahoun and Miller generated excitement as frosh and now they are forgotten men.

We never heard glowing comments about them coming out of practice.

[StoopTroup]

He just needs to read up on the building codes. You can put a stud in at 16" I think. Used to be 24" when I was a kid I think....maybe it's 12-14''.

I'm just not sure anymore. I'll look it up.


Yeah I think I'm right about 16".

[RIPOUinsider]

Finch looked impressive. Very shifty and generated excitement every time he touched the ball. Looking forward to him getting more touches over the next few years.

[StoopTroup]

I'm looking forward to him learning the playbook like he knows how to put his socks on.

[oudavid1]

http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145471

[StoopTroup]

http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145471

I never posted in that one so it doesn't really count as a valid thread. Sorry. -1

[oudavid1]

I never posted in that one so it doesn't really count as a valid thread. Sorry. -1

:(

[Cornfed]

Nobody that short can be any good.

[OK2U]

Post-game:

On playing as a freshman:
"Its really encouraging to know that my fellow freshmen teammates are playing because you see them making plays and you know you're just as good. You're happy for them and you just want to go out there and make plays with them."

On summer and practice:
"We put in so much work this summer. Two-a-days was the hardest time of my life. I wanted to go home, I was crying everyday. It was something I had to build on and become a man. I had to grow up. We work so hard every day at practice and what you see is not a gimmick. It's just something that we do every week."

[Collier11]

I wish him thebest BUt I well recall that Cahoun and Miller generated excitement as frosh and now they are forgotten men.

Big diff Stoop. 1st, Calhoun has barely made it on the field, I realize this is ISU but Finch looked good out there. 2nd, Miller looked great his fresh year and then got hurt, he is redshirting this year so he can be 100% next year

[OK2U]

What about Dominque Whaley?!?!?!
(spring game)

[delhalew]

Post-game:Two-a-days was the hardest time of my life. I wanted to go home, I was crying everyday. It was something I had to build on and become a man

pfffft. Crybaby.

[BoulderSooner79]

pfffft. Crybaby.

I dunno, see a elusive scat-back out there tonight brought tears to my eyes.

[OK2U]

http://loserwithsocks.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/ice2.jpg?w=300&h=300
(http://loserwithsocks.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/ice2.jpg?w=300&h=300)

[CatfishSooner]

Finch is legit...Clay good too

[OK2U]

Some good field-level clips of Finch in the game highlights @
http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101610aaa.html

[PLaw]

He's looking good right now.

Yep, you wonder what Calhoun must be thinking . . .

Boomer

[PLaw]

Big diff Stoop. 1st, Calhoun has barely made it on the field, I realize this is ISU but Finch looked good out there. 2nd, Miller looked great his fresh year and then got hurt, he is redshirting this year so he can be 100% next year

We are definitely loaded at the skill positions.

Boomer

[OK2U]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/newsok-photos/1195100/gallery_photo.jpg
http://s3.amazonaws.com/newsok-photos/1195097/gallery_photo.jpg
http://s3.amazonaws.com/newsok-photos/1195106/gallery_photo.jpg
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[gaylordfan1]

What about Dominque Whaley?!?!?!
(spring game)

I would expect you to ask about Musil before Whaley! Seeing that Musil lead the spring game in rushing yards. :)

[OK2U]

DOK:


After missing close to two months because of a broken ankle how do you feel you played?

I felt I did pretty good. Coming back from the injury, I came out with the mindset to not be worried about the injury and just come out and go full speed.
Did it take long to adjust after being sidelined so long?
The first play is crazy. Your adrenaline is rushing. The fans are screaming your name. But after the second or third carry I started to really feel it, get my legs up under me. When you go out there you're nervous, a little jittery. After that third carry I really started to settle down, just like high school.
How frustrating was it to have to wait this long to make your debut?
It was pretty frustrating. But thanks to my trainers and thanks to my coaches and teammates being a positive influence on me. I thank God for putting me through this because without Him none of this would be possible.





Read more: http://newsok.com/ou-freshman-roy-finch-shakes-off-rust-to-dazzle-in-debut/article/3505457?custom_click=lead_story_title#ixzz12ayoglG R

[gaylordfan1]

I have been waiting for this kids presence in this offense every since I've seen his highlight film. I have the posts to prove it. To be honest I thought we would save him a year and give him the redshirt. But I agree with the coaches to play him because of the senior RB's leaving the team this year. He has that burst in the holes.... kid gets into the second layer fast. I see good things coming soon. We haven't even seen the kid on the edge yet! Screen passes and back in the flats are in his near future!

[Crucifax Autumn]

His speed and shiftiness was amazing. I think we will be seeing way less of Madu now sadly after the fumble. Poor guy looked devastated on the sideline. I'm not saying he won't play, but it will be less.

[sooner59]

Yeah, I hate it for him. Because I think Madu has always had some talent. But he keeps shooting himself in the foot.

[Okie35]

His speed and shiftiness was amazing. I think we will be seeing way less of Madu now sadly after the fumble. Poor guy looked devastated on the sideline. I'm not saying he won't play, but it will be less.

Yea he probably will get less pt. I love the RB depth though.

[Lott's Bandana]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/newsok-photos/1195560/gallery_photo.jpg


I'm thinking I've never seen a player lifted off the ground by his tallywacker before.

Impressive.

STEP's gotta be in a kegelfrenzy right about now.

[cccasooner2]

The Q resemblance is amazing (same number too). FOX comparison with Sproles p****d me off.

Looking forward to reading all the future posts about him being our 3rd best back, always getting caught from behind, running into his blockers, and oh, I almost forgot owning *. :D

[soonercastor]

The Q resemblance is amazing (same number too). FOX comparison with Sproles p****d me off.

Looking forward to reading all the future posts about him being our 3rd best back, always getting caught from behind, running into his blockers, and oh, I almost forgot owning *. :D

3rd? He's the best ever! ;)

[OK2U]

FINCH STILL NEEDING CONDITIONING, BUT IN GAME PLAN FOR SATURDAY
Freshman running back Roy Finch (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Roy+Finch&CATEGORY=PERSON) dazzled Saturday with 93 yards on 16 carries in his collegiate debut.
But Finch, who missed two months with a preseason hairline fracture in his ankle, said he isn't quite in the game shape he'd like to be. But he's getting closer.
"Coming into the game I didn't know how many carries I might get," Finch said. "I was just trying to be mentally ready. My conditioning isn't where I want it to be. I was in really good condition during two-a-days leading up to the season.
"It's something I have to keep working on in practice, keep getting in better shape."
Bob Stoops (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Bob+Stoops&CATEGORY=PERSON) admitted there wasn't much hesitation in deciding to play Finch instead of redshirting him.
"We (and the offensive staff) felt he gives you too much of a different pace of play and style of running that he's going to contribute, and has a chance to in a really positive way," Stoops said. "Plus we have two seniors (DeMarco Murray (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=DeMarco+Murray&CATEGORY=PERSON) and Mossis Madu (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Mossis+Madu&CATEGORY=PERSON)) graduating. He'll be better and more prepared no matter how much he plays, just by going game preparation during the week."
Still, even with Murray and Madu commanding the majority of carries, the Sooners have plans to get Finch involved again at Missouri.
"If we can execute on third downs and stay on the field, there's enough (snaps)," said offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson (http://www.newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=Kevin+Wilson&CATEGORY=PERSON). "You can start doing things with two tailbacks on the field. We've done that in years past. DeMarco can play out there in space along with Mossis. But the key as much as anything, no disrespect to our two seniors, but (Finch) the other night played as good as they did. Coach Gundy goes with who he feels is hot, or if a guy needs a blow.
"It'll be interesting. Roy's gotten a test and he played OK in one game. Now we're going on the road, and we'll see as a young guy how he handles that. Maybe he doesn't handle it well enough to get a lot. We'll see how it goes."
In addition to probably seeing work at running back, Stoops said it's "possible" Finch could be part of the return game, too.


Read more: http://www.newsok.com/article/3506398#ixzz130ouOXOB


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[BoulderSooner79]

I'm a big believer in having "change of pace" among the backs and I don't think DM and Madu are quite different enough in style to give us that. Finch is way different. It's got to be a bit white knuckle for the coaches to send a true FR into a game like this with so little game prep. It will be interesting.

[WildBlueSooner]

Coach Gundy goes with who he feels is hot, or if a guy needs a blow.


Hmmmm...I am a little worried about what Gundy is doing with our running backs in the lockeroom. Oh well, if it helps them run "hard"

[OK2U]

haha
I didn't notice that

[sooner59]

Heh.

[swardboy]

This is all coachspeak for "We're gonna ride Finch hard, real hard."

[gaylordfan1]

Hmmmm...I am a little worried about what Gundy is doing with our running backs in the lockeroom. Oh well, if it helps them run "hard"

Classic!

[WildBlueSooner]

Roy is gonna destroy the tiggers!

[StoopTroup]

Time to bring him outta the moth balls and get him some PT.

[85sooners]

finch for freshman of the week!!!

[BoulderSooner79]

finch for freshman of the week!!!

On OUr team, that really means something!