Blake Bell appreciation thread

[badger]

Bob Stoops appreciated Blake Bell:

"It is fair to say we led the league last year in third down conversions and red zone offense. That part of the package has been pretty consistent and successful for us.," Stoops said. "It's something that I would envision us still having."
Link (http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Bob_Stoops_affirms_Blake_Bell_will_play_a_role_des pite/20130826_92_0_NORMAN858797)

Here's why I appreciate him:
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Appreciate Blake Bell thread!

[KantoSooner]

I suspect we'll see more of Bell than people are expecting right now. First, running the ball is likely to result in the need for more rest for our QB. Secondly, with Bell and, later, Thompson, Heuple has two excellent options to go with if he needs to sit Knight for a series or two.
Finally, although Bob has never been big on platooning QBs, he has done so with other position players and, as he's shown with his assistants during the off-season, the past does not always rule the present or future.

[sooner46]

Badger, that is the reason I appreciate Blake Bell also. He did what he was ask to do. I just hope he stays and we use him some way. Like as a run back in the back field at the same time as Trey Millard, one blocking for the other. That would add an additional passing option.

[En_Fuego]

Double secret long bomb from the "Landry can't get it done" aka Belldozer formation ?

[En_Fuego]

Im sure Blake Bell's future at OU is going to be filled with surprises. Seems like a great young man. !!!!!!

[olevetonahill]

Heh, I'd like to see BB,TK and Thompson when hes healed up all 3 in at the same time Kinda a Wishbone QB deal the center able to hike to any one of em .:wink:

[sooner46]

That would really make the defense wonder what was going to happen.

[badger]

hell, let's go back to the Leach ninja formation of '99

[SoonerorLater]

Heh, I'd like to see BB,TK and Thompson when hes healed up all 3 in at the same time Kinda a Wishbone QB deal the center able to hike to any one of em .:wink:

I think you might be on to something. Just line all 3 of them up and every snap would be a surprise. I guess you could call it the nontuple option offense.

[olevetonahill]

I think you might be on to something. Just line all 3 of them up and every snap would be a surprise. I guess you could call it the nontuple option offense.

Heh.

[KantoSooner]

I was thinking the other night (pun intended) that you could probably make a pretty cool formation with 2 QBs about shotgun depth with a FB about a yard behind them and in the middle.
Snap to either side or have one slide up and take a snap under center, the FB is the opening option or blocks, the off QB is the second option or a decoy and then you could roll out, drop and throw or read to the QB run.
Much merriment!

[rock on sooner]

Heh.

An here I thot yew wuz just drankin too eary...:highly_amused:

[cherokeebrewer]

I certainly appreciate the loyalty & dedication Blake Bell has given to OU and the football team. I'm bettin' he continues to do so...

[olevetonahill]

I certainly appreciate the loyalty & dedication Blake Bell has given to OU and the football team. I'm bettin' he continues to do so...

Kinda a White ENA if you will.

[S.PadreIsl.Sooner]

Bell is a great player and teammate! I hope he gets significant playing time this year.

[Wishboned]

He's one play away from being the man. I'm thinking he'll be prepared if his number is called.

[VA Sooner]

Bell is a great player. Good kid and hope he can wait his turn... it will happen. Just wait, Blake... you'll have your turn again.

[cherokeebrewer]

Here's to Blake Bell's 1st start. I think he may surprise a few doubters.

[vtsooner21]

Here's to Blake Bell's 1st start. I think he may surprise a few doubters.

I'm tired of hearing that Blake doesn't have an arm. Here's hoping that today puts any doubt to rest. Give him the chance to prove himself. Sooners with 300 yards on the ground and at least 200 via Bell's arm...How sweet would that be?

Boomer

[MyT Oklahoma]

Make us proud big guy. Make us proud.

[dennis580]

FINALLY the Blake Bell era begins. Should have begun 2 games ago

[OU_Sooners75]

After the first three drives vs. Tulsa, how did he not get named the starter the first game?

[OU_Sooners75]

Don't get me wrong. I was happy to see the freshman get his chance. But Bell is just more mature as it has shown the first 3 times OU ha had the ball.

[Okie35]

Deserved

[cleller]

What's best for me it to hope Bell outperforms all critics.

[dennis580]

The Blake Bell era is off to an amazing start

[King Crimson]

looking pretty good.

go get em Blake

[cleller]

Hot stock tip:

BUY- Blake Bell #10 Jersey manufacturing.

Big upside this week.

[SoonerorLater]

It leaves me scratching my head. What did the coaching staff see in practice that would have led them to believe TK was the better choice?

[MyT Oklahoma]

"I'm strong to the finish 'cause I eat me spinich, I'm Belldozer the OU quarterback."

[agoo758]

Half of me does not want to overreact to a Mid Major game, the other half is reminding me that TK looked bad even against a sun belt team two weeks ago.

[sooner n houston]

Chew on these stats!


Passing C-Att Yds TD Int
OU - Bell, B. 27-37 413 4 0

[badger]

I would also like to thank Blake Bell's mom for Saturday's game:
http://picasion.com/pic73/be183998e7d86cf29fdb19706963f11a.gif

[Piware]

Thanks Blake and not just for Saturday's performance. Thanks for not giving up, stepping up every time
coach has asked you too and most of all for keeping it classy. Good kid - good football player. We are lucky to have him as much for the intangibles as his ability on the field.

[Jason White's Third Knee]

Blake sure improved from last year. Maybe it was the limited space in the red-zone, but I was worried about his passing. TK must have been electric in practice. Don't you love it when a kid sticks it out and finally gets his due? Bell played second fiddle to LJ for years, gets passed up by a squirrely freshman, and when he finally starts, he lights it up. Maybe TK will do the same in a couple of years.

That made my balls tingle.

[SoonerPriv]

Glad they finally let Blake do what he was brought here to do, and we don't seem hell bent on getting him killed with the Bell Dozier package.

[KantoSooner]

When you look at what we all saw in the spring scrimmage, the whole decision making process is not so hard to understand. Bell is the most mature of the three (with KT a close second) and he's obviously uber-talented. With KT and TK (I like doing that), you get the old Joe Washington smoke-through-a-keyhole feeling everytime they run with the ball. That's hard to ignore.

I'm really happy with where are with the three QB's right now and it's never a bad idea to have guys who really can step right in and play on the sidelines. The last few years, we've lost, in my opinion, some edge by being too worried that playing hard might get guys dinged up.

[SoonerPriv]

When you look at what we all saw in the spring scrimmage, the whole decision making process is not so hard to understand. Bell is the most mature of the three (with KT a close second) and he's obviously uber-talented. With KT and TK (I like doing that), you get the old Joe Washington smoke-through-a-keyhole feeling everytime they run with the ball. That's hard to ignore.

I'm really happy with where are with the three QB's right now and it's never a bad idea to have guys who really can step right in and play on the sidelines. The last few years, we've lost, in my opinion, some edge by being too worried that playing hard might get guys dinged up.

Agreed! We could be where texas is right now! :05.18-flustered: Nah they are really bad, I wouldn't go that far. LOL.

[cherokeebrewer]

First start on the road and against a big name program. 22-30 passing +200 yds (2 TD's), added 59 rushing and no turnovers. I don't see how we could ask for more...

[BoulderSooner79]

First start on the road and against a big name program. 22-30 passing +200 yds (2 TD's), added 59 rushing and no turnovers. I don't see how we could ask for more...

But somebody will...

[soonerloyal]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/usmcholmans/SOONERS_BlakeBell10ND2013.jpg

Needs more Bell.

[cherokeebrewer]

Looks like Blake passed his first adversity test. Note to self...increase blood pressure meds.

Note to Brennan Clay's mother...your son is a warrior. Thank you!

[stoopified]

BB is a hoss

[BigTip]

I'm beginning to think his learning curve is going to take off exponentially. Wishful thinking maybe, but damn it, all the tools are there.
LOVED him flattening the linebacker on that last drive. "You? Stop me? I don't think so!"

[BoulderSooner79]

That was the manliest way *ever* to get the final 1st down to secure the game.

[SoonerorLater]

Without BB we lose that game last night. If this would have been last year we would have lost by two touchdowns.

[AzianSooner]

Blake is a tough QB. Very impressed with his determination and competitive spirit.

[hawaii 5-0]

Loved how Bell essentially ran over one of their best players toward the end of the game.

very Studly.

5-0

[AzianSooner]

I personally think the below is TOO MUCH!



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/usmcholmans/SOONERS_BlakeBell10ND2013.jpg

Needs more Bell.

[BigTip]

The announcer voiced something that I had said before. He said Bell, in the face of oncoming pressure, is not afraid in the pocket.
I had said before that when you are that big maybe you are not as afraid to take a hit. Doesn't hurt as much.
BB took a sack or two, but it wasn't because he was ducking and hiding, he was looking downfield until he went down.

[birddog]

Blake is a tough QB. Very impressed with his determination and competitive spirit.

he's not the most polished qb but by gawd that boy gets things done. I can't imagine trying to tackle him and I'm glad we get to watch him in a sooner uni.