Toronto Sooner
11/7/2010, 02:03 PM
I`m sure I will get hammered for bringing this up.
I hope we do better than 8 - 5, but I have lowered my expectations. I am now open to all possibilities.
We have the on the field talent, but KW is still the play caller of the offense, and he will be for the next 100 years (as he is an untouchable in Bob Stoops` eyes). KW can do no wrong in Bob Stoops` eyes.
BV is BV - average co-ordinator with top tier college football players. He should have a suffocating defense in place by now (even with being a little bit thin at the tackle position at this time). He has never demonstrated that type of defense post Mike Stoops. Instead, BV`s defense is often inconsistent (and I`m being kind). It takes him too long to make in game adjustments (sometimes he is unable to at all, IMO). Also, game planning coming into big games and road games are often questionable also (again, i`m being extremely kind here), IMO.
There is a chance we may not win again away from home this year. Nothing is certain - not even Baylor. Robert Griffin has the abilities to beat us singlehandedly (he can both run and pass). We struggled mightily with both the run and pass games against such 2010 power houses as Utah St, Airforce and Cincy (we still look vulnerable). This game is in Baylor (a road game). Look out if Robert Griffin is on his game. I have no confidence in BV`s game planning and in-game adjustment abilities during games away from Norman. I have no confidence in KW`s game calling abilities away from Norman. They don`t seem to adjust well to the impact the opposing crowd has on the game (noise, jacked opposing players, influence on OU players, etc.).
Right now, it will almost be a miracle to beat Oklahoma St. this year, in Stillwater, based on the Sooners performance away from Norman thus far this year.
Also, the bowl game will not be played in Norman.
3 more losses still to come?
I have lowered my expectations. It`s possible we are looking at another 8-5 season this year.
If we go 8-5 who/what will the couches blame the meltdown on this year? They blamed it 100% on injuries last year. I bet they blame it on the freshmen class this year (even though some of the freshmen players have been some of our best players)?
The coaches will never take the blame, IMO.
If we go 8-5 again, the coaches will get another raise.
Going 8-5 again this year still means no changes to the coaching staff, as there will always be plenty of excuses. Everyday is Christmas, with regards to job security for the coaches, IMO. The Texas meltdown this year is perfect timing for the OU coaching staff because everything gets compared to texas. What`s the term, getting a mulligan? The Texas meltdown this year has given the OU coaching staff many unused mulligans. Also, although it has been about 12 years, people are still giving out free mulligans to the coaching staff for the turnaround from brutal OU football of the 90`s.
Yup, welcome to the new era of mediocrity Sooner football. This coaching staff is not going anywhere for the next 100 years. People will always give out mulligans to Bob (big pay cheque) Stoops and his (salary raise after 8-5 mediocre season) coaching staff.
I hope we do better than 8 - 5, but I have lowered my expectations. I am now open to all possibilities.
We have the on the field talent, but KW is still the play caller of the offense, and he will be for the next 100 years (as he is an untouchable in Bob Stoops` eyes). KW can do no wrong in Bob Stoops` eyes.
BV is BV - average co-ordinator with top tier college football players. He should have a suffocating defense in place by now (even with being a little bit thin at the tackle position at this time). He has never demonstrated that type of defense post Mike Stoops. Instead, BV`s defense is often inconsistent (and I`m being kind). It takes him too long to make in game adjustments (sometimes he is unable to at all, IMO). Also, game planning coming into big games and road games are often questionable also (again, i`m being extremely kind here), IMO.
There is a chance we may not win again away from home this year. Nothing is certain - not even Baylor. Robert Griffin has the abilities to beat us singlehandedly (he can both run and pass). We struggled mightily with both the run and pass games against such 2010 power houses as Utah St, Airforce and Cincy (we still look vulnerable). This game is in Baylor (a road game). Look out if Robert Griffin is on his game. I have no confidence in BV`s game planning and in-game adjustment abilities during games away from Norman. I have no confidence in KW`s game calling abilities away from Norman. They don`t seem to adjust well to the impact the opposing crowd has on the game (noise, jacked opposing players, influence on OU players, etc.).
Right now, it will almost be a miracle to beat Oklahoma St. this year, in Stillwater, based on the Sooners performance away from Norman thus far this year.
Also, the bowl game will not be played in Norman.
3 more losses still to come?
I have lowered my expectations. It`s possible we are looking at another 8-5 season this year.
If we go 8-5 who/what will the couches blame the meltdown on this year? They blamed it 100% on injuries last year. I bet they blame it on the freshmen class this year (even though some of the freshmen players have been some of our best players)?
The coaches will never take the blame, IMO.
If we go 8-5 again, the coaches will get another raise.
Going 8-5 again this year still means no changes to the coaching staff, as there will always be plenty of excuses. Everyday is Christmas, with regards to job security for the coaches, IMO. The Texas meltdown this year is perfect timing for the OU coaching staff because everything gets compared to texas. What`s the term, getting a mulligan? The Texas meltdown this year has given the OU coaching staff many unused mulligans. Also, although it has been about 12 years, people are still giving out free mulligans to the coaching staff for the turnaround from brutal OU football of the 90`s.
Yup, welcome to the new era of mediocrity Sooner football. This coaching staff is not going anywhere for the next 100 years. People will always give out mulligans to Bob (big pay cheque) Stoops and his (salary raise after 8-5 mediocre season) coaching staff.