This Sooner Fan is Thankful for Landry Jones

[Soonerwake]

http://newsok.com/landry-jones-thankful-for-time-at-ou/article/3730745://

I know this has been discussed as nauseum, but I've never understood why he gets so much grief from Sooner fans. All he's done is pass for a million yards, won a lot of games, and not once embarrassed his team, school, and state. He's a great guy, developed and maintains his faith without pushing it on the rest of us, and is an example of what all of us would love for our kids to grow up to be.

I am thankful that he is a Sooner and plan to stand and honor him and the other seniors the best I can on Saturday.

Thank you Landry Jones.

[BoulderSooner79]

Not very courageous to post this on Thanksgiving when all the Debbie downers are tied up with family and waiting to stuff face with turkey. :courage::smile:

I agree with you - wish I could be there Saturday when the seniors take the field.

[jk the sooner fan]

that's a good article - especially this part


He's Landry Jones, the quarterback who's set records, won lots of games and never once embarrassed the program or uttered a negative word about his critics.

[Soonerwake]

That was the part that got me fired up to post. He had been criticized to the hills and back, and never complained. That alone is reason to cheer him on.

[yermom]

he's like a better Nate Hybl ;)

[Soonerwake]

he's like a better Nate Hybl ;)

You're a funny guy....

[S.PadreIsl.Sooner]

Like him! Glad he's here! Glad he is a Sooner!

[nutinbutdust]

Great article! You can count me in on the admin brown-noses, because I think he has been a good quarterback. I think with the records he has set not only at OU, but in the NCAA, it is discouraging that he is not being considered for any awards. I think if he was In The SEC that ESPiN would be pushing for it. Thank you Laundry being a Sooner.

[Ruf/Nek7]

Agreed completely. I had a buddy sit behind his parents at an OU/tx game and he congratulated them for their son's performance and they told him thank you and that it is good to hear compliments because all they hear at the games is how horrible LJ is. I know this happens everywhere but I can't help but think of how I would feel if that were my son and he went to OU bc he felt at home and was comfortable and a few years later my son is being ridiculed by the fan base on a weekly basis. It would be tough to be humble and not despise the fanbase.

[sendbaht]

Good kid!! I will miss him but see him on Sundays...

[rock on sooner]

Good kid!! I will miss him but see him on Sundays...

Ima thinkin he'll be a better Sunday player than a Saturday player. Just
look at how much better he got this year in the pocket with working just
a week or ten days with a qb specialist!

[Blue]

Great guy, good QB. I'm looking forward to moving on though.

[OUmillenium]

3-0 vs Texass as a starter.

[StoopTroup]

Great thread Wake.

[olevetonahill]

http://newsok.com/landry-jones-thankful-for-time-at-ou/article/3730745://

I know this has been discussed as nauseum, but I've never understood why he gets so much grief from Sooner fans. All he's done is pass for a million yards, won a lot of games, and not once embarrassed his team, school, and state. He's a great guy, developed and maintains his faith without pushing it on the rest of us, and is an example of what all of us would love for our kids to grow up to be.

I am thankful that he is a Sooner and plan to stand and honor him and the other seniors the best I can on Saturday.

Thank you Landry Jones.

I too am thankful, but lets be honest Ya sayin ya wernt embarrassed by the game of his last year in Stoolwater? That was pretty barrassing to me .:courage:

[FaninAma]

I always thought Landry was a credit to the University. I also felt he was a system QB and never pushed himself out of his comfort zone. However, the last half of the season he has shown tremendous poise and on the field leadership. He is a very, very good QB and hopefully will finish out his career strong.

[Mazeppa]

mom always said, if you can't say anything nice then don't say anything, so .............................

[Soonerwake]

I too am thankful, but lets be honest Ya sayin ya wernt embarrassed by the game of his last year in Stoolwater? That was pretty barrassing to me .:courage:
Vet, I was troubled by the entire team last year in Stillwater. Our guys laid down for them, and that is embarrassing..

[olevetonahill]

Vet, I was troubled by the entire team last year in Stillwater. Our guys laid down for them, and that is embarrassing..

Yup. LJ is a Fine player IMHO

[Jason White's Third Knee]

Agreed completely. I had a buddy sit behind his parents at an OU/tx game and he congratulated them for their son's performance and they told him thank you and that it is good to hear compliments because all they hear at the games is how horrible LJ is. I know this happens everywhere but I can't help but think of how I would feel if that were my son and he went to OU bc he felt at home and was comfortable and a few years later my son is being ridiculed by the fan base on a weekly basis. It would be tough to be humble and not despise the fanbase.


It really is incredible how utterly retarded and spoiled our fan base has become. I remember some idiot saying that LJ was no Sam Bradford and that we would never win a NC with LJ at QB. We didn't win one win Sammy either. Stupid.

The kid is a model of what a college athlete should be. He works hard. He has a rocket arm. He Has broken every damned record there is and the fools come out in droves to complain.

It seriously makes me want to go all Mike Gundy on some ***. Criticizing a kid for doing everything right.

Thanks Landry. You are a great Sooner.

[arcman46]

Great article! You can count me in on the admin brown-noses, because I think he has been a good quarterback. I think with the records he has set not only at OU, but in the NCAA, it is discouraging that he is not being considered for any awards. I think if he was In The SEC that ESPiN would be pushing for it. Thank you Laundry being a Sooner.

Because of the SEC bias, and the fact that few teams in the SEC have any sort of quarterback, or offensive play, Landry would not only be the frontrunner for the Heisman, but in the hunt for the NC.

[PrideMom]

When you know who you are, you don't have to "beat your chest". Landry will be a success in anything he chooses to do, because he has all of the priorities in line. Oklahoma is PROUD to call him a Sooner!! Many schools wish that they had that type of leadership. (LSU, TCU, etc.)

[C&CDean]

The legacy of Landry Jones will be cemented over the next couple weeks. And how sad is that?

Here's a guy who has broken every QB record we have and has never lost to Texas. Won his bowl games. Never missed a start.

The fan reaction to Landry is downright embarrassing. I've listened to the people cussing him during the games. I even call him Sybil myself.

I'm just hoping Landry kills it against the aglets and purple frogs and then the bowl game. That way even the most ignorant of our fanbase will remember him for what he is. An outstanding QB, a great competitor, a winner, a Sooner. If he loses even one of those games the ignorant will just be "I can't wait for him to go." We're gonna miss Landry Jones next year. Big. Time.

[jk the sooner fan]

The legacy of Landry Jones will be cemented over the next couple weeks. And how sad is that?

Here's a guy who has broken every QB record we have and has never lost to Texas. Won his bowl games. Never missed a start.

The fan reaction to Landry is downright embarrassing. I've listened to the people cussing him during the games. I even call him Sybil myself.

I'm just hoping Landry kills it against the aglets and purple frogs and then the bowl game. That way even the most ignorant of our fanbase will remember him for what he is. An outstanding QB, a great competitor, a winner, a Sooner. If he loses even one of those games the ignorant will just be "I can't wait for him to go." We're gonna miss Landry Jones next year. Big. Time.



+100

[yermom]

i'd love to see 40 wins and 4 bowl wins (2 BCS)

that would do a lot to shut people up

[Soonerwake]

Excellent point Dean. The clamoring for Bell is just plain crazy. I remember hearing at the end of last season those who didn't want Landry to return. So, you would rather have an unproven, raw quarterback who hasnt played a significant minute of football except to line up and run over people over a 3 year starter who has beaten Texas, won bowls, and set all kinds of records?? Craziness....

Now, I believe Bell could be very good in time and will enjoy watching his progression. But, he's not the man for the job yet. And, I would bet that even he would agree.

[yermom]

i'm interested to see Bell play, but does anyone thing we would have gotten out of Morgantown with a win with Bell at QB?

i just don't see him going for 6TDs and 500 yards, not this year anyway.

if Landry had the 2009 defense this year, things might have gone another way

[FirstandGoal]

It really is incredible how utterly retarded and spoiled our fan base has become. I remember some idiot saying that LJ was no Sam Bradford and that we would never win a NC with LJ at QB. We didn't win one win Sammy either. Stupid.

The kid is a model of what a college athlete should be. He works hard. He has a rocket arm. He Has broken every damned record there is and the fools come out in droves to complain.

It seriously makes me want to go all Mike Gundy on some ***. Criticizing a kid for doing everything right.

Thanks Landry. You are a great Sooner.


The legacy of Landry Jones will be cemented over the next couple weeks. And how sad is that?

Here's a guy who has broken every QB record we have and has never lost to Texas. Won his bowl games. Never missed a start.

The fan reaction to Landry is downright embarrassing. I've listened to the people cussing him during the games. I even call him Sybil myself.

I'm just hoping Landry kills it against the aglets and purple frogs and then the bowl game. That way even the most ignorant of our fanbase will remember him for what he is. An outstanding QB, a great competitor, a winner, a Sooner. If he loses even one of those games the ignorant will just be "I can't wait for him to go." We're gonna miss Landry Jones next year. Big. Time.

All of this pretty much sums it up for me.

[JiminyChristmas]

Landry cemented his status as a legend over the last two weeks. I've been frustrated with him over the years because you could see he was capable of these types of performances, but he wasn't quite doing it.

Congrats on a great career to him. I'm a believer now.

[GottaHavePride]

LJ has pulled our asses out of the fire for two weeks in a row now, in spite of us inexplicably subbing in Blake Bell for seemingly no good reason at all. (1st & 10 at the 30? Really?)

Mediocre line play is our Achilles' Heel. Landry is setting records anyway.

[winout]

he's like a better Nate Hybl ;)

Hybl was sub .60 comp pct career. You know not what you speak.

[MsProudSooner]

When it comes to talking about LJ, we have a lot of fans who don't have enough sense to come in out of the rain. They are an embarassment to the rest of the OU fans who appreciate LJ.

[jk the sooner fan]

if the defense were worth a damn - and he wasnt expected to score everytime we have the ball - because we feel like we have to in order to win the game - he'd be appreciated much more than he is

the pressure he's played under - really if you think about it - in this conference with the offenses - is tremendous

he threw 70 passes tonight....thats crazy

LJ is a stud and he deserves all the fan love we can give him - just my opinion (and yes, there were times this year i wanted to strangle him)

[LawtonBoy74]

Landry Jones is the greatest QB in OU Football history!! Nuff Said!!

[Redshirt]

Landry Jones is the greatest QB in OU Football history!! Nuff Said!!

Landry Jones, YOU ROCK!

[CU Sooner]

I remember when everyone was girping about not winning bowl games. LJ has won all 3 including a BCS. Now it is that he never got an MNC. Well that hasn't happened since out OC did it and... never mind different thread. Great representative of OU football and what a true college athlete should be. LJ I salute you! Thanks for all you've done.

[StoopTroup]

LJ upped his Draft Stock with another huge stat game against what was the 21st Ranked Team. :D

[tulsaoilerfan]

Landry has really only had 2 bad games this year and they were early in the season; he has played at a level i never thought he could these last few weeks; kudos to Landry

[Mazeppa]

Landry Jones is the greatest QB in OU Football history!! Nuff Said!!

You new to Oklahoma Football?

[Midtowner]

Landry Jones is the greatest QB in OU Football history!! Nuff Said!!

I'm not sure I'd go that far, but I haven't seen many QBs do as much with so little support.

[MyT Oklahoma]

Glad that he is a Sooner who always tried his best.

[picasso]

Like him or not, he's a big reason we won today. Some folks still won't admit it.

[Blue]

Like him or not, he's a big reason we won today. Some folks still won't admit it.



I'll admit HE DRIVES ME FREAKIN CRAZY AND HELL NEVERE WIN THEM ALL AND HELL THROW A DUMB PASS EVER a1.45 POSSESSIONS. BEGONE LANDRY! YOU ARE NOT A CHAMPIONSHIP QBB>

[kenth68]

Best thing to happen to him was that big broadside hit he took. Once he realized he was gonna live, he wasn't so scared to step into the pocket anymore.

[GrapevineSooner]

His inconsistencies drive me crazy. And I had to rack my brain before last week to come up with a close, late game situation where he's made a play to win a game.

Well, the defense gave up 97 points the last two Saturday's. And OU won both games.

That doesn't happen unless your QB has a big game and comes up with big plays to overcome the horrid defensive effort.

If we lose another game this year, it won't be because of Landry.

[jk the sooner fan]

during some of the games, i follow the hash tag #sooners on twitter - i needed it the last two weeks just to burn off nervous energy

but the Landry hate is really overwhelming

Derrick Crudup - who i believe played here before - also had a brief stint in the NFL - tweeted that he thought OU needed a more athletic quarterback - as if somehow LJ wasn't doing enough

i replied to him and said "we must be watching a different game, because the one i'm watching, defense is the issue"

he replied back and told me i had no clue what i was looking at........he's proof that the nfl history is littered with players who are brainless

anywho - Landry isnt the best QB ever to play at OU - there are quite a few in front of him.....he has the career stats that put him in the mix - he's not the next Johnny Unitas

but he's also not the bum so many fans believe him to be

[Socrefbek]

I believe Landry is incredibly gifted with his QB skill set. I also believe he has not historically performed well under pressure, you know those big game changing, game winning moments. He has historically not come through at those times and that has cost the team Championship opportunities. This is the reason he has been perceived by a larg group of the fanbase as not being a great QB in spite of his stats. The old saying "It takes 10 attaboys to ovecome one awww ****" applies here. Landry's ratio is probably about 5 to 1. However, that being said, he has stepped up and made game changing and game winning plays the last 2 weeks and I hope he is able to continue through the remainder of the year.

I will be watching with interest as he moves to the NFL level and I hope he is just one of those kids that develops that mental toughness, maturity and confidence later than most. Maybe we are witnessing it all come together right now. If so, he could turn out to be a great one in the NFL because he can make all of the throws that are required at the NFL level.

[okiewaker]

LJ could easily have been a championship QB if it were not for a less than mediocre D. Is Golston better than LJ? Is Mcarron (sp) better than LJ? No to both questions.

[jk the sooner fan]

nm

[tycat947]

http://newsok.com/landry-jones-thankful-for-time-at-ou/article/3730745://

I know this has been discussed as nauseum, but I've never understood why he gets so much grief from Sooner fans. All he's done is pass for a million yards, won a lot of games, and not once embarrassed his team, school, and state. He's a great guy, developed and maintains his faith without pushing it on the rest of us, and is an example of what all of us would love for our kids to grow up to be.

I am thankful that he is a Sooner and plan to stand and honor him and the other seniors the best I can on Saturday.

Thank you Landry Jones.

Thanks for posting! Landry is a GREAT SOONER!!!

[picasso]

I'll admit HE DRIVES ME FREAKIN CRAZY AND HELL NEVERE WIN THEM ALL AND HELL THROW A DUMB PASS EVER a1.45 POSSESSIONS. BEGONE LANDRY! YOU ARE NOT A CHAMPIONSHIP QBB>
Yeah he has his faults but I seem to recall we haven't had a championship QB since Josh Heupel.

[King Crimson]

as unconscious most of the time good as Bradford and JW were in the RZ and on 3rd down, Landy was gonna have a tough time making Sooner fans happy. he had some bad games for sure....but, the kid is a very good college QB.

we haven't a legit run game against a good front 7 in years. d either, despite some flaws, kid could have used some help during his tenure.

[GrapevineSooner]

I've given this quite a bit of thought today. I think because of the 2000 title, we might overrate Heupel and that offense just a little bit.

Yes, they hung 56 points on the Horns that year.
They also put up 41 on K-State and 24 on Nebbish.

But they also had a dud in Stillwater only putting up 10 points and needed some key defensive stops to pull that game out. And the defense was the star of Orange Bowl as well.

And I think that's probably the key difference between the Sooners under Landry and the Sooners of the early 00's under Heupel, White, and Bradford.

Let's face it. When Landry and the offense has started games slow, the defense has, more often than not, started slow right along with him. It was Landry and the offense that bailed them out.

Mizzou and A&M in 2010 come to mind.
As does Texas Tech and Baylor last season.

Outside of the OSU game last year, I can barely remember any game where the offense and defense started slow that Landry and the offense didn't come back and give the team a fighting chance to win the game.

[Stooper]

When we needed him to make clutch throws in 2010 Bedlam to win, he did. When we needed him to make big throws to come from behind in 2010 Big12 CCG, he did. When we needed him to convert a huge 3rd down in Tallahassee FL last year to secure the game, he did. WVU this year, he did. Bedlam this year, he did. 3-0 as a starter vs Texas, 3-0 in bowl games, possibly 4-0. 3-1 in Bedlam. Has had inferior run game to work with, and a subpar O-Line. To me, he is one of the best to ever play here.

[BoulderSooner79]

LJ has never had a defense support him like Josh, JW and Sam did except in '09 when he wasn't ready yet and the O-line was a mess. It is what it is - we have been a typical big12 team during his tenure - just a little better than most our conference foes. We can put up 50+ pts, but can't stop anyone. It's a thing of beauty when it's clicking, but can go into the tank against a physical team or if a few plays go wrong.

[baja okla]

I like Landry. I wish he showed more fire and occasionally played a little more physical when he does run for a short 1st down or whatever. I think fans would have warmed up to him more. That said, he looked great the last couple of games and we don't win without him. Hope he finds success at the next level.

Our big problem is line play. Please recruit some big fast linemen!

[okiewaker]

The O-line is good. Not pumping sunshine, but,, they have done, for the most part what has been asked of them. We are a passing team and they have protected LJ very well, for the most part.

[BoulderSooner79]

The O-line is good. Not pumping sunshine, but,, they have done, for the most part what has been asked of them. We are a passing team and they have protected LJ very well, for the most part.

Agreed - especially given the injury problems. But LJ helps them out more this year with his feet; not by running, but by sliding around in the pocket and buying time.

[FirstandGoal]

The O-line is good. Not pumping sunshine, but,, they have done, for the most part what has been asked of them. We are a passing team and they have protected LJ very well, for the most part.


Agreed - especially given the injury problems. But LJ helps them out more this year with his feet; not by running, but by sliding around in the pocket and buying time.

Two excellent points here.

For what we've had to work with, I think the remainder of the O-line has done a decent job. Imagine trying to go to work and do your job with several key employees missing, yet having the same amount of work? I work in retail and I've been in situations like that and things can spiral from bad to worse pretty damned fast. It doesn't make you less good at your job, but the perception is that you're not doing a good job.

To me, the single biggest improvement I've noticed in Landry's game is his increased ability to be able to either step into the pocket or slide sideways with it and buy another second or two to try to make the play. He doesn't try to bail out of the play nearly as fast. That one INT he threw--- last year he might have had 2-3 more of those. This year's Landry didn't.

[jk the sooner fan]

i think as a fan base - we set ourselves up for disappointment - wanting each new QB to be "like the last guy"(or whoever your favorite is)

he's a different cat - he's not really like any of the other Stoops QB's that i can think of - maybe like White in physical stature - but White had happy feet and threw the prettiest long ball ...Bradford made a living off the swing pass and was the benefactor of a better run game than we have now.....Bradford was also smaller and more injury prone.

Wanting Jones to be "more physical" - im not sure what that means - lower the head and shoulders and make contact? yeah, he's been coached to avoid that - and to his credit - 45 starts later - he's been injury free. . that hit he took last night is the first time i can remember where i've seen his knees buckle

i dont think his personality lends itself to the fire and brimstone passion - that demonstrative nature - he's fairly stoic - and i dont know that its fair to criticize him for that - it's just who he is. he's frustrated me more times than i can remember - but a friend gave me some perspective and since then i've changed my opinion completely. you take the not so good with the really pretty damn good - because its a package deal.

Had he won a championship or a Heisman - he could be way lower on the stat sheets than he is - and he'd be loved more than he is. Sooner fans want trophies and statues, not career achievements......and I get that.

i think as a young man - he's a good kid and has represented the university really well......i also tend to think once he's gone - the "love" for him will grow quite a bit.

[bluedogok]

The o-line has played well for what it is, a patchwork line due to injuries with a bunch of guys playing out of what their normal position should be, they still aren't a "championship level" o-line like what Bradford had. As much griping as there was about player like Loadhold almost all of the o-line from that period are starting in the NFL, that was a phenomenal assemblage of line talent during that period. I just think the talent there during the Bradford years on both sides of the ball just isn't there at the moment. Last year Broyles showed the lack of depth at WR when he went down, he demanded so much attention from defenses it made Stills and others look better than maybe they actually were. Maybe some of the guys on campus (at all positions) can develop into that and we just haven't seen it yet across the board. All I know is having talented and experienced receivers this year made a huge difference.

[cherokeebrewer]

We gonna miss Landry...time for the next one to answer the call. Thank you Landry Jones!

[cjames317]

Nick Florence thanks Landry for his post-game remarks. He copied then nearly word for word.

Congratulations Landry! You got a couple more in the crimson and cream. Keep havin fun!

[cleller]

Good way to close out his last home game. Stoops is right to bash the Landry bashers.

[oudanny]

Landry has been and will continue to be a great representative of the University. I have been critical of some of his plays but he has never disappointed me with his behavior. We were lucky to have him. Sometimes life isn't all about the final score.

[StoopTroup]

All I know is having talented and experienced receivers this year made a huge difference.

We didn't really have a great WR Corp until Jalen Saunders was released to play by the NCAA. He has really helped open things up for Landry. I don't want to take anything away from Justin Brown, Kenny Stills, Sheppard, Metroyer or the backs (Millard, Finch and Clay) but Jalen IMO is the difference. For me....it's obvious that he's very talented and the guy we needed Game One this year instead of later.

[jk the sooner fan]

speaking of Justin Brown - i dont know what his draft stock was before the season, but i have to think it's much higher now

amiryte?

[jk the sooner fan]

and Saunders reminds me of Broyles - like a carbon copy...great hands, great feet and moves and FAST

[BoulderSooner79]

We didn't really have a great WR Corp until Jalen Saunders was released to play by the NCAA. He has really helped open things up for Landry. I don't want to take anything away from Justin Brown, Kenny Stills, Sheppard, Metroyer or the backs (Millard, Finch and Clay) but Jalen IMO is the difference. For me....it's obvious that he's very talented and the guy we needed Game One this year instead of later.

Agree 100%. And why did it take so long for the NCAA to rule on this? Sigh. Saunders could have easily been the difference in the KSU game and we might have been playing for undisputed big12 title this weekend. He caught 15 passes in the ND game; it might not have even been a contest without him.

[BoulderSooner79]

and Saunders reminds me of Broyles - like a carbon copy...great hands, great feet and moves and FAST

He looks faster than Broyles to me. I wouldn't be surprised if he is the fastest guy on the team.

[NMSooner'80]

Great thread, except for the one putz who felt like being contrary. Fools like that make it so hard to live in New Mexico. I have to defend the fan base overall, because of a few....

[aurorasooner]

Landry is Nate Hybl tough which is a helluva compliment. That hit he took Saturday was major, and he was only out for 1 play. Seems like I heard the sideline reporter say he wasn't even considering staying out and wouldn't even discuss being evaluated by our trainers. Sorta reminded of that scene in the movie "Major League" where Jake Taylor got dusted and refused to dust himself off after diving out of the way of that bean ball.
I do agree that the only reason we're not playing for number 8 this year is an average defense (and that's being kind). I would really like to see our D step up Saturday, but I don't know if that's possible. Somehow, on offense we've got to get J. Saunders more touches, and need to game-plan it. He's as exciting as R. Broyles, and could possibly be as exciting as J. Washington (although that may be pushing it).