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8timechamps
10/31/2012, 07:23 PM
Stoops reported today that Taylor McNamara had shoulder surgery (didn't specify when), and has applied for a medical redshirt (which Stoops thinks won't be an issue). He is expected to return next year as a redshirt freshman.

That would explain why we haven't seen him in a long time.
OU_Sooners75
10/31/2012, 07:24 PM
He will get his medical redshirt.

Which would also give him a chance to get a 6th year if he wants it or needs it.
Widescreen
10/31/2012, 07:35 PM
That would explain why we haven't seen him in a long time.

And that we hate TE's.
cleller
10/31/2012, 08:16 PM
It seems like we have a coach for TEs, but no TEs.

Actually, it seems like we have not had a TE in about 4-5 years.
VA Sooner
10/31/2012, 10:02 PM
I thought Green was making strides but haven't seen much of him lately.
Breadburner
10/31/2012, 10:16 PM
That Guy can get open and catch the ball....
OkieThunderLion
11/1/2012, 09:24 AM
He will get his medical redshirt.

Which would also give him a chance to get a 6th year if he wants it or needs it.

Only if he misses another large portion of season due to injury and wins appeal process. Not automatic.
SoonerorLater
11/1/2012, 09:58 AM
It seems like we have a coach for TEs, but no TEs.

Actually, it seems like we have not had a TE in about 4-5 years.

As hard as it is to believe, since 2008 we have had 3 TEs that have ended up on NFL Rosters. Can anybody explain this?
cvsooner
11/1/2012, 10:55 AM
Because we've had very good blocking TEs. Joe Jon Finley, James Hanna (who when he was on was a great pass receiver), and Brody Eldridge. All good blockers.
Soonerjeepman
11/1/2012, 11:15 AM
Jermaine G as well...
cvsooner
11/1/2012, 12:06 PM
JG sort of went without saying, I suppose.
SoonerorLater
11/1/2012, 12:46 PM
Because we've had very good blocking TEs. Joe Jon Finley, James Hanna (who when he was on was a great pass receiver), and Brody Eldridge. All good blockers.

Then it would seem with NFL caliber type blockers we would be able to run the ball better.
picasso
11/1/2012, 01:21 PM
That Guy can get open and catch the ball....

He's been open for over the head passes.
cvsooner
11/1/2012, 01:58 PM
We've had NFL caliber TEs...which keep getting converted to linemen. And we've had some pretty good linemen too (Duke Robinson, False Start Phil, Trent Williams, Cooper). But how well they play together as a unit...or against 300 pound plus D lines...especially with slow developing run plays...yeesh. We've had/got a good running game, but not a great one.
8timechamps
11/1/2012, 05:12 PM
I thought Green was making strides but haven't seen much of him lately.

Me too. He played Saturday, but obviously wasn't involved in any plays. Maybe they just don't look good in practice? I really don't have a clue.