what bama fans think about playing OU

[5noubus]

If it plays out that its Ou/ bama in the sugar bowl- I wondered how they felt about it.

Here's some views from their forum:


BigAl4President 474 posts
Really glad we got the Sugar Bowl and a quality opponent like Oklahoma. Looking forward to 3 BCS games in 3 years. Been an outstanding run with this group of seniors. It's time for us to get behind this group and send them out the way that they deserve. RTR!
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bama1055 3558 posts
Ready to get some payback vs OU. They r a mediocre team at best and we should curb stomp them. #realtalk
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jrftidefan 217 posts
If we really get OU in the Sugar Bowl, it will be a real blessing over Clemson in the Orange.
I had zero enthusiasm for playing Clemson and Miami is 800 miles away.
We owe OU/Stoops a butt-whippin and New Orleans is a reasonable driving distance.
On the down-side, we better bust all our cornerback types out of bed and start practicing them up NOW.
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UA_Tide 1261 posts
Don't care. All I care about at this point is fsu beating auburn.
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[JLEW1818]

I don't want Bama

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

I was pulling for tOSU vs mich st.( so they could keep us away from bamer and so that there would not be an SEC SEC SEC team in the BC game), and now their losing gets us the matchup with bamers in the Easy. I'm starting to rilly dislike tOSU.

[westbrooke]

If the projections hold up, I love the matchup. We'll go into that game with zero expectations. No one will give us a shot against Bama. And they may be right, there's every possibility that Bama could torch us. But we weren't supposed to beat OSU either. I'd rather take our shot against the best than slum it in a lower tier bowl (and still lose, as we seem prone to do). With the odds against us, the riverboat gambler should be back on the sideline.

Also, think back to the preseason - how many of you realistically thought this team would end up in a BCS bowl against Bama?

[AzianSooner]

We can either rise to the top or stomp to the ground by playing Bama.

[BoulderSooner79]

I was pulling for tOSU vs mich st.( so they could keep us away from bamer and so that there would not be an SEC SEC SEC team in the BC game), and now their losing gets us the matchup with bamers in the Easy. I'm starting to rilly dislike tOSU.

+1 on both points (+2?). I don't like the matchup of OUr offense against the Bama D regardless of which QB we put in there. Bama should be playing FSU for all the marbles if they could make just 1 of 4 makeable FGs. We've beaten exactly 1 team that's currently ranked. We better brings a serious dose of Sooner magic to this one.

[KYSooner]

This game, unfortunately and as much as I hate to say it, will be a joke. They are better in every position (except receiver) and in every aspect of the entire football program from coaching to ball boys. Bama is going to crush us by 50+. Our D has to play better than they did yesterday to keep a VERY fundamental and disciplined offense from running up and down the field on us. Our O won't know what to do. I wouldnt be shocked if we had less than 100 yds. offense this game. Josh doesnt have a clue upstairs and would be better off playing QB than calling plays.

The only positive that comes from this game is that we get a huge payout. This will set us back an apart from the premier programs in recruiting even further than we already are. While it's nice to see a team of ours acheive, this game will be VERY bad for our program.

Prediction if this game actualizes: Bama 45, OU 3 (FG on first posession).

Stoops and team...PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!

[Sabanball]

Looking forward to it! Should be a great game.

[olevetonahill]

This game, unfortunately and as much as I hate to say it, will be a joke. They are better in every position (except receiver) and in every aspect of the entire football program from coaching to ball boys. Bama is going to crush us by 50+. Our D has to play better than they did yesterday to keep a VERY fundamental and disciplined offense from running up and down the field on us. Our O won't know what to do. I wouldnt be shocked if we had less than 100 yds. offense this game. Josh doesnt have a clue upstairs and would be better off playing QB than calling plays.

The only positive that comes from this game is that we get a huge payout. This will set us back an apart from the premier programs in recruiting even further than we already are. While it's nice to see a team of ours acheive, this game will be VERY bad for our program.

Prediction if this game actualizes: Bama 45, OU 3 (FG on first posession).

Stoops and team...PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!

I love the way you Pump that sunshine.

[BoulderSooner79]

Looking forward to it! Should be a great game.

For who? :grumpy: You just want to get that image of that FG return erased from your brain by beating a "quality" opponent (at least "quality" from an historical perspective). If our experience from the Boise game is any indicator, ESPN will be showing that replay *forever* and certainly every time you play Auburn for the next 100 years. Get used to it :P

Glad to see you're still among the living! We were about to send out a search and rescue party after the Iron Bowl. :cocksure:

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

This game, unfortunately and as much as I hate to say it, will be a joke. They are better in every position (except receiver) and in every aspect of the entire football program from coaching to ball boys. Bama is going to crush us by 50+. Our D has to play better than they did yesterday to keep a VERY fundamental and disciplined offense from running up and down the field on us. Our O won't know what to do. I wouldnt be shocked if we had less than 100 yds. offense this game. Josh doesn't have a clue upstairs and would be better off playing QB than calling plays.

The only positive that comes from this game is that we get a huge payout. This will set us back an apart from the premier programs in recruiting even further than we already are. While it's nice to see a team of ours achieve, this game will be VERY bad for our program.

Prediction if this game actualizes: Bama 45, OU 3 (FG on first posession).

Stoops and team...PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!of course, this is a worst case scenario, but it certainly could happen. The biggest problem is that Bama prolly WILL be motivated to beat us.

[BoulderSooner79]

of course, this is a worst case scenario, but it certainly could happen. The biggest problem is that Bama prolly WILL be motivated to beat us.

Yep, this is a down side of being a tradition power program. Just because the '13 edition of the Sooners does not measure up to OUr elite past, we still carry the image. If we were ever to go "all Oregon" and wear new aged uniforms, this would be the time. We need Bama to be about as motivated to play us as they were to play Utah after the '08 season.

[cherokeebrewer]

Bring 'em on!

[Soonerfossil]

This game, unfortunately and as much as I hate to say it, will be a joke. They are better in every position (except receiver) and in every aspect of the entire football program from coaching to ball boys. Bama is going to crush us by 50+. Our D has to play better than they did yesterday to keep a VERY fundamental and disciplined offense from running up and down the field on us. Our O won't know what to do. I wouldnt be shocked if we had less than 100 yds. offense this game. Josh doesnt have a clue upstairs and would be better off playing QB than calling plays.

The only positive that comes from this game is that we get a huge payout. This will set us back an apart from the premier programs in recruiting even further than we already are. While it's nice to see a team of ours acheive, this game will be VERY bad for our program.

Prediction if this game actualizes: Bama 45, OU 3 (FG on first posession).

Stoops and team...PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!

So, you think we have a chance, huh?

[MojoRisen]

I would think being in the BCS Sugar bowl would help recruiting as we are in on a lot of guys going to announce late. We should close strong.

Non mobile QB - we might be able to show up and give Bama a game.

[SoonerMarkVA]

Weird. I expect this to be a pretty close game.

[Sabanball]

We're certainly disappointed that we didn't make it to Pasadena, but we will be ready for this game. Our program and fan base have a tremendous amount of respect for your team and coach and beating you guys is a feather we have not been able to stick in our cap since Joe Willy Namath led us to a 17-0 win against you guys in Bud's final game back in the '63 Orange Bowl. That's a very long time.

I think we'll get your team's best shot and that it could be a very interesting ball game. I'm not expecting a blowout at all. Should be a real chess match between Nick and Bob. Can't wait and our fans will have a great time together in the Big Easy!

[JLEW1818]

If the projections hold up, I love the matchup. We'll go into that game with zero expectations. No one will give us a shot against Bama. And they may be right, there's every possibility that Bama could torch us. But we weren't supposed to beat OSU either. I'd rather take our shot against the best than slum it in a lower tier bowl (and still lose, as we seem prone to do). With the odds against us, the riverboat gambler should be back on the sideline.

Also, think back to the preseason - how many of you realistically thought this team would end up in a BCS bowl against Bama?


I would love go play Missouri in the Cotton Bowl

[Jason White's Third Knee]

Saturday
Aug. 31
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Virginia Tech Hokies (http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-13/acc/2013-virginia-tech-hokies-football-schedule.php)
Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA
Won 35-10
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Saturday
Sept. 7
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Open Date
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Saturday
Sept. 14
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at Texas A&M Aggies (http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-13/big-12/2013-texas-am-aggies-football-schedule.php)
Kyle Field, College Station, TX
Won 49-42
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Saturday
Sept. 21
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Colorado State Rams (http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-13/mtn-west/2013-colorado-state-rams-football-schedule.php)
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
Won 31-6
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Saturday
Sept. 28
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Ole Miss Rebels (http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-13/sec/2013-ole-miss-rebels-football-schedule.php)
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
Won 25-0
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Saturday
Oct. 5
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Georgia State Panthers (http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-13/sun-belt/2013-georgia-state-panthers-football-schedule.php)
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
Won 45-3
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Saturday
Oct. 12
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at Kentucky Wildcats (http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-13/sec/2013-kentucky-wildcats-football-schedule.php)
Commonwealth Stadium, Lexington, KY
Won 48-7
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Saturday
Oct. 19
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Arkansas Razorbacks (http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-13/sec/2013-arkansas-razorbacks-football-schedule.php)
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
Won 52-0
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Saturday
Oct. 26
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Tennessee Volunteers (http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-13/sec/2013-tennessee-volunteers-football-schedule.php)
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
Won 45-10
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Saturday
Nov. 2
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Open Date
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Saturday
Nov. 9
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LSU Tigers (http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-13/sec/2013-lsu-tigers-football-schedule.php)
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
Won 38-17
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Saturday
Nov. 16
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at Mississippi State Bulldogs (http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-13/sec/2013-mississippi-state-bulldogs-football-schedule.php)
Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS
Won 20-7
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Saturday
Nov. 23

Chattanooga Mocs
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
Won 49-0
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Saturday
Nov. 30

at Auburn Tigers (http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-13/sec/2013-auburn-tigers-football-schedule.php)
Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
Lost 34-28
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[Jason White's Third Knee]

This was a rebuilding year and we've seen too many injuries. This does not look good for OU. That being said, I don't think we get destroyed. I think we make it respectable.

[sooneredaco]

Bring it.

[picasso]

I really wish people wouldn't use the term curb stomp.
I actually saw that happen to someone and they nearly lost their life.
Some people are truly dip****s.

[okiedokie]

I bet the players prefer playing Alabama and can't wait for this game to happen

I am also glad that the few of you saying that you are basically afraid of Alabama are not the ones dressing for the team.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

I bet the players prefer playing Alabama and can't wait for this game to happen

I am also glad that the few of you saying that you are basically afraid of Alabama are not the ones dressing for the team.I'm near sure that just about any Sooner fan, myself included, hopes you are correct on both counts. :concern:

[CatfishSooner]

I think we win in a classic...gonna need to take some chances like we did against oswho

[rock on sooner]

This game, unfortunately and as much as I hate to say it, will be a joke. They are better in every position (except receiver) and in every aspect of the entire football program from coaching to ball boys. Bama is going to crush us by 50+. Our D has to play better than they did yesterday to keep a VERY fundamental and disciplined offense from running up and down the field on us. Our O won't know what to do. I wouldnt be shocked if we had less than 100 yds. offense this game. Josh doesnt have a clue upstairs and would be better off playing QB than calling plays.

The only positive that comes from this game is that we get a huge payout. This will set us back an apart from the premier programs in recruiting even further than we already are. While it's nice to see a team of ours acheive, this game will be VERY bad for our program.

Prediction if this game actualizes: Bama 45, OU 3 (FG on first posession).

Stoops and team...PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!

Hell, let's just phone it in, give the BCS the proper mailing address for the
$13 million check and be done with the season! Is it just me or did I see
flashes of "big game Bob" yesterday? Going for it on 4th and short, fake
field goal for a touchdown, special teams raisin' the very cold roof on the
only East-West stadium around....naw, we get matched with 'Bama in
the Big Easy and let's just By-Gawd git it on!!!! Boomer!!

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

If we forfeit, or just say "pass", maybe we could get half our normal payout.

[swardboy]

Will a win against Bama be a seismic event?

[Dallas]

I love the way you Pump that sunshine.

Hilarious quote. I am happy Oklahoma for the most part will be there, but the opponent on the other had......not so much.

They might be really PO'd when they show up.

[BoulderSooner79]

I bet the players prefer playing Alabama and can't wait for this game to happen

I am also glad that the few of you saying that you are basically afraid of Alabama are not the ones dressing for the team.

I'm sure the player are thrilled to get a BCS bowl invite, as they should be.

As a fan, I have no fear of Bama because there is no chance I will incur any harm from this game. I also have no fear of posting my honest opinion of the match-up with my crimson shades packed away in their velvet case.

[8timechamps]

Initially, I was worried. But, now I think we give Bama everything they want, and a little more.

For once, our opponent having extra time to prepare for our offense isn't going to provide a huge advantage. We've been successful running the ball this year, and like Bama, there is no secret formula you can put in place. You either stop it, or you don't. I think we have a running game very similar to Auburns, and Auburn had some success.

Also, it doesn't matter which QB they gameplan for, all of them are mobile. Bama hasn't seen a lot of that this year, and the few they saw, had some success.

On defense, I like our chances. If nothing else, we have a group of scrappers that appear to be over the hump. They're not going to go into the game and give up at the first sign of trouble.

Will we win? Who knows, but I think we belong and I think we show up.

[Plexis22]

If we do beat Alabama this could be what this young and injury-riddled team (led by inexperienced QBs) needs to get our swagger back and set up a run next season. If we lose, and don't get embarrassed, we gain valuable experience against a quality team and see how we measure up. We will know where we really are as a team by playing Alabama in the Sugar Bowl.

[S.PadreIsl.Sooner]

This game, unfortunately and as much as I hate to say it, will be a joke. They are better in every position (except receiver) and in every aspect of the entire football program from coaching to ball boys. Bama is going to crush us by 50+. Our D has to play better than they did yesterday to keep a VERY fundamental and disciplined offense from running up and down the field on us. Our O won't know what to do. I wouldnt be shocked if we had less than 100 yds. offense this game. Josh doesnt have a clue upstairs and would be better off playing QB than calling plays.

The only positive that comes from this game is that we get a huge payout. This will set us back an apart from the premier programs in recruiting even further than we already are. While it's nice to see a team of ours acheive, this game will be VERY bad for our program.

Prediction if this game actualizes: Bama 45, OU 3 (FG on first posession).

Stoops and team...PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!

Dude, time to turn in your Man Card since you are too much of a wussy to be challenged!

[SoonerMarkVA]

Will a win against Bama be a seismic event?

Winning would be huge. Toppling the King of the SEC "might as well call the SEC CCG the NC game" conference, and beating a Nick Saban program, would cement any musings about whether "Big Game Bob" is back. The impact on recruiting could be absolutely immediate.

Even if we lose in a close game, especially if it comes down to the wire, is a win for as bad a hit as the XII's reputation has taken.

[The Ghost of Mex]

So many pu$$ie$ on this thread. Grow a pair. Carpe Diem.

[EatLeadCommie]

I really wish people wouldn't use the term curb stomp.
I actually saw that happen to someone and they nearly lost their life.
Some people are truly dip****s.
Ouch. The scene in American History X makes me hurl

[misplaced_sooner]

Bama is good....not questioning that. But, Bama runs a far more traditional offense. Saban is about lining up and beating you in the trenches. I think OUr Defense matches up well with their offense. We can compete, provided that the Josh/Big Game Bob find something on Offense.

I think Bell is the guy. Big, mobile QB against that defense should be the game plan. Worked for Manziel against Bama.

I know what I see, this Sooners squad is young and beat up. If, and I mean a big IF, they can find a way on Offense, we win a close one or lose by less than 7.

[Widescreen]

Bama is good....not questioning that.
They're actually very good.

But, Bama runs a far more traditional offense. Saban is about lining up and beating you in the trenches.
Which is where we are weakest by far.

I think OUr Defense matches up well with their offense.
You mean our defense that got run over by UT? Which will be the same basic game plan that Bama will use only with way better players an coaching? Our defense that is completely beat up in the front 7?


We can compete, provided that the Josh/Big Game Bob find something on Offense.
I hope so.


I think Bell is the guy. Big, mobile QB against that defense should be the game plan. Worked for Manziel against Bama.
Are you really comparing Manziel with lumbering Bell? He's not mobile and Bama will eat him alive. We've gotta get Knight back.


I know what I see, this Sooners squad is young and beat up. If, and I mean a big IF, they can find a way on Offense, we win a close one or lose by less than 7.
I hope you're right. I don't agree with most of your points but the way I look at it is that you can't win if you're even playing in the game. Bama should steamroll us but stranger things have happened and I'll be looking forward to the game no matter what.

[Wishboned]

If you don't want to run with the big dogs then keep your *** home on the porch.

Bring on Alabama!

[Widescreen]

We're in!

https://twitter.com/mcmurphyespn/status/409800033806983168
https://twitter.com/bcsguru/status/409802642269822977

[fadada1]

Almost no way to "lose" this game. Great measuring stick for 2014. We've got a young, beat up team. If we look bad, so be it (trying not to make excuses already). Play well, we know we can be a top 5 program next season.

A challenge? Absolutely. No doubt we'll be a substantial underdog - something we seem to be OK with. Look for Big Game Bob to make an appearance.

[Eielson]

They're actually very good.

Which is where we are weakest by far.

You mean our defense that got run over by UT? Which will be the same basic game plan that Bama will use only with way better players an coaching? Our defense that is completely beat up in the front 7?


I hope so.


Are you really comparing Manziel with lumbering Bell? He's not mobile and Bama will eat him alive. We've gotta get Knight back.


I hope you're right. I don't agree with most of your points but the way I look at it is that you can't win if you're even playing in the game. Bama should steamroll us but stranger things have happened and I'll be looking forward to the game no matter what.

I hate to say it, but I pretty much agree with this. I feel like this Alabama team is every bit as good as the Florida team we lost to in the MNC, and I felt like that was the best team we've played in the Stoops era (we're not going to to talk about the team in the game that never happened...because they never existed). On the other hand, this is one of our weaker teams in Stoops era (not the weakest, though), so we'll have to pull off a massive upset. As much as everybody freaked out about the upset we pulled off against OSU, this one will be way bigger.

I think we could pull it off defensively if everything goes right, but we're going to need a lot of help on special teams again.

[Jacie]

I'm sorry, I thought this was the "what bama fans think about playing OU" thread.

Since it is clearly the "what Sooner fans think about playing bama" thread, can someone please direct me to the other one?

[Eielson]

I'm sorry, I thought this was the "what bama fans think about playing OU" thread.

Since it is clearly the "what Sooner fans think about playing bama" thread, can someone please direct me to the other one?

Here, I can help you with that:

http://tidefans.com/forums/crimson-tide-sports/

[SicEmBaylor]

I don't know what kettle you guys conjure up and brew your Sooner Magic out of, but you better start whipping up a pretty big batch of the stuff.

[Jacie]

Okay, here's some quotes from the crimson tide fans:

If bowl committees were about the game instead of making sure that all their business ventures in lodging, food services, and bars have a banner week then we'd get this game. Instead, we're going to get an OU team who probably doesn't even think they deserve a BCS bid.


Furthermore, it is an absolute joke that the Big-12 could end up with two bids. That is the worst real AQ conference (not counting the AAC) while the Pac-12 is the best outside the SEC. Do the right thing Sugar Bowl Committee.

Oklahoma is boring, no one wants to see them.

I kind of hope we play Oklahoma.

Ugh. The big 12 does not deserve two bids this year.

Now, where is my WE WANT OREGON T shirt?

I'd rather play an Oregon or Baylor but Oklahoma is anything but boring. We will still have to bring our "A" game against anyone we play.

I would enjoy Oklahoma, but I'd love to have Ohio St.

Give me Oregon all day. That would be an awesome game and the color contrast in the crowd would be fun. If we play the Sooners,we will all look the same.

We owe Oklahoma some payback, so hopefully we'll get the Sooners.

Am I the only one though that believes Oklahoma would give us a better game perhaps than Oregon?

Oklahoma isn't a bad team. They have the capability of beating Alabama in a one-game scenario. The reality is that - at this point - that playing Oregon is a way to turn lemons into lemonade as far as this season goes. It has an intriguing factor as a "preseason national title" game and the fact that Oregon fans wanted this as a referendum on their philosophy since August. As bad as their defense was against the run down the stretch, the game could be an Alabama blow out. Still, I think we would get the best effort out of both teams by bringing this long desired cross-sectional matchup together.

I agree that Bama/Oregon at this moment in time is a more compelling matchup nationally and in contrast of playing style, but the SBC will not base their decision on that. They will go with Bama/OU primarily because they believe that it will sell more tickets and create a bigger economic impact on the venue, which in all likelihood it will. Oklahoma fans will travel better than Oregon fans will to New Orleans and of course they know how well Bama people follow our team on bowl excursions. Also, of course, from a tradition standpoint you really cannot get a better matchup, with possibly the lone exception of last yr's Bama/ND game. Get ready to hear how Bama and OU have 22 combined NC's a lot over the next month.

The Oklahoma game is yet another example of the BCS setting up a game where one team has more to lose than gain. It is a bigger game for Oklahoma than Alabama and there is an inequitable balance of stakes. After the "we want bama" mess, this game does take on something that is actually meaningful to Alabama

[Soonerwake]

Yep, they don't think much of our Sooners.

[SoCalBigRed]

If the projections hold up, I love the matchup. We'll go into that game with zero expectations. No one will give us a shot against Bama. And they may be right, there's every possibility that Bama could torch us. But we weren't supposed to beat OSU either. I'd rather take our shot against the best than slum it in a lower tier bowl (and still lose, as we seem prone to do). With the odds against us, the riverboat gambler should be back on the sideline.

Also, think back to the preseason - how many of you realistically thought this team would end up in a BCS bowl against Bama?

I love the attitude the Stoops brothers bring into games where they're heavy underdogs.

Anyone remember how bad FSU was supposed to destroy us?

[SoCalBigRed]

I don't know what kettle you guys conjure up and brew your Sooner Magic out of, but you better start whipping up a pretty big batch of the stuff.

Hopefully not the same one, you use for undefeated seasons.

Doh!

Walked into that one, sport.

[PLaw]

I don't want Bama

Are you skeered, JLew? Grow a pair, young man. Remember, you are Sooner born and bred and that means we welcome anybody, any day, anywhere. This test will be a measuring stick for the program. The Great Saban versus good old Bob. The sec athletes with NFL bodies against our 3-stars. In my day, OU relished in the under dog role and Sooner Magic was born. One thing I know, this Sooner bunch can take a solid punch and get up off the mat to play a full 60.

Boomer up, JLew, Boomer up!

[SicEmBaylor]

Hopefully not the same one, you use for undefeated seasons.

Doh!

Walked into that one, sport.

We haz da Sooner Magic too?

[SicEmBaylor]

We would get our *** kicked by Bama.

[sendbaht]

I think this is better odds then the 2000 team playing FS...and we know what happened.:)) we will win this game. The football Gods are on our side and will pay us back for losing to Bst....

[5noubus]

I'm sorry, I thought this was the "what bama fans think about playing OU" thread.

Since it is clearly the "what Sooner fans think about playing bama" thread, can someone please direct me to the other one?

Ha! Kinda turned on us didn't it- I even checked my heading once .

But good stuff here!

[PLaw]

We would get our *** kicked by Bama.


Well, at full strength, I think BU would hang.

[SicEmBaylor]

Well, at full strength, I think BU would hang.

With Reese, Drango, Hager, Seastrunk, and Glasco 100% healthy then....possibly....but right now? No way.

[OU_Sooners75]

Alabama's defense isn't exactly a great defense this year. I would go out on a limb and say OSU's and Baylor's defense is right there with Bama's.

And don't point to stats because Bama doesn't play the offense like that of the Big 12.

Oh and if we can operate a true zone read offense against them, the. We have a chance. Bama has a very tough time stopping that type of offense with their big slow LBs

[OU_Sooners75]

I love the way you Pump that sunshine.

Hilarious quote. I am happy Oklahoma for the most part will be there, but the opponent on the other had......not so much.

They might be really PO'd when they show up.

Or they could be like many teams in the past that though they deserved a shot at a national championship...lay an egg!

[Sooner in the Bluegrass]

As a fan, I have no fear of Bama because there is no chance I will incur any harm from this game.


I'm not so sure about that. If they'll shoot their own fellow fans for not being properly upset about losing to Auburn, who knows what they'll do to fans of opposing teams?

[Temujin]

This, actually, might be a good scenario for us. It reminds me of Utah vs. Bama in 2008/9 Sugar. The Bammers didn't really want that game, they were disappointed after losing to Florida, and to play lowly Utah...blech. Utah caught them offguard and unmotivated.

Here we are, beat up and needing a little Sooner magic to beat OSU, and who thought a few weeks ago we'd make a BCS bowl. The Bammers don't want to play us after losing to Auburn and missing out on the MNC. Adding insult to injury, they think Oregon is a better matchup than we are.

I think it's a small possibility that we can catch them offguard and unmotivated, and pick up a nice BCS win. We've seen a fairly healthy dose of Sooner Magic this year - here's hoping that there's a little more left to sprinkle in against Bama.

[Wishboned]

I'm sure the player are thrilled to get a BCS bowl invite, as they should be.

As a fan, I have no fear of Bama because there is no chance I will incur any harm from this game. I also have no fear of posting my honest opinion of the match-up with my crimson shades packed away in their velvet case.

As long as you don't pass out in on Bourbon Street, or have a landmark tree. Then you might be in danger.

[opksooner]

We're certainly disappointed that we didn't make it to Pasadena, but we will be ready for this game. Our program and fan base have a tremendous amount of respect for your team and coach and beating you guys is a feather we have not been able to stick in our cap since Joe Willy Namath led us to a 17-0 win against you guys in Bud's final game back in the '63 Orange Bowl. That's a very long time.

I think we'll get your team's best shot and that it could be a very interesting ball game. I'm not expecting a blowout at all. Should be a real chess match between Nick and Bob. Can't wait and our fans will have a great time together in the Big Easy!

One of the most active threads on Tidefans has the troops all worked up over Coach Stoops' (perceived) insult to the overall strength of the SEC. How do you feel about his comments?

[Eielson]

Stoops said the conference is top-heavy. Everybody knows Alabama runs that conference, so there was no disrespect toward them. It's the teams from the middle to the bottom that he was insulting.

[Scott D]

One of the most active threads on Tidefans has the troops all worked up over Coach Stoops' (perceived) insult to the overall strength of the SEC. How do you feel about his comments?

More importantly how do they feel about "their" color commentator Gary Danielson joking that if Missouri wanted to be in a game where they were going to play defense they should have remained in the Big 12 during the SEC CCG.

[Tidefan36854]

I much prefer OU over Oregon. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to get a piece of Oregon after the crap they talked on our boards until Stanford embarrassed them, but I wanted them in the NC game since they "wanted Bama" so bad.
Since that didn't happen, I'm glad we got OU in the Sugar Bowl. I'm looking forward to it.

[8timechamps]

I much prefer OU over Oregon. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to get a piece of Oregon after the crap they talked on our boards until Stanford embarrassed them, but I wanted them in the NC game since they "wanted Bama" so bad.
Since that didn't happen, I'm glad we got OU in the Sugar Bowl. I'm looking forward to it.

I completely understand any Tide fan that wanted Oregon (I'm sure most of the country wanted to see that game...more to see Oregon put in their place), but when the dust settles, I think most fans will realize this is a good/traditional match-up.

I was initially worried about a meeting with Bama, but, if we're going to be the best, we must play the best. Hope it's a good game!

[King Barry's Back]

I love the attitude the Stoops brothers bring into games where they're heavy underdogs.

Anyone remember how bad FSU was supposed to destroy us?

Yep. I am starting to think that "Big Game Bob" and "River Boat Gambler" were as much about Bob and Mike as just Bob. Having someone that Bob totally trusts, like his brother, on staff to bounce ideas around must be a big asset. I'd sure like to see the Old Sooners back for the Bama game.

[sooneron]

I really wish people wouldn't use the term curb stomp.
I actually saw that happen to someone and they nearly lost their life.
Some people are truly dip****s.

http://www.soundonsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/765460__american_history_x_avc.mkv_003347051.jpg

[BoulderSooner79]

The Oklahoma game is yet another example of the BCS setting up a game where one team has more to lose than gain. It is a bigger game for Oklahoma than Alabama and there is an inequitable balance of stakes. After the "we want bama" mess, this game does take on something that is actually meaningful to Alabama

So the shoe is finally on the other foot! Every year at this time when we get OUr bowl bid, some moron feels compelled to post it is "a no win situation". Unless it's the BCS title game, of course. So the quoted Bama fan doesn't like the fact that Bama won't get any credit for beating an underdog OU team while the OU fan based is thrilled to go and hungry for a win. Well, Bama fans, you finished 3rd and the top 2 are taken, so anyone you draw will be ranked lower and underdogs, and probably heavy ones at that. You're in a no win situation. Does that mean OU is in a no lose situation for a change? Or does everybody lose?

[soonergirlNeugene]

From what I was reading over there, a lot of them are acting like Stoops' comments about SEC QBs is bulletin board material. My reading of his statement was that he was criticizing the media for all the hand wringing they did earlier in the season about all the points being scored in the SEC by their veteran QBs and the similar treatment the B12 received a few years ago when we had several QBs in the Heisman hunt. Here are the remarks he made. What do you guys think?


"Just a few years ago, we had all the quarterbacks, and now, all of a sudden, we can play a little better defense and some other people can't play defense. Funny how people can't play defense when they have pro-style quarterbacks over there, which we've had. They're all playing in the NFL right now. I still don't know how A&M was third in the country in total offense and scoring offense playing all those SEC defenses. I have no idea how that happened," Stoops said. "Oh, they got a quarterback. That's right."


Maybe it's just my crimson colored glasses, but to me that comment isn't a slight at all against the SEC, and certainly not SEC defenses, but against the way they were being portrayed in the media.

[BoulderSooner79]

As long as you don't pass out in on Bourbon Street, or have a landmark tree. Then you might be in danger.

I wouldn't mind a trip Nawlins, but I'll probably be hanging out in Santa Barbara watching the game at a bar on State street or near the beach. Should be pretty safe.

[soonergirlNeugene]

My last trip to Nawlins was for the LSU game. Have had a bad taste in my mouth ever since. Have I lamented the lack of a BCS bowl in our conference footprint yet this season?

[PhilTLL]

This game, unfortunately and as much as I hate to say it, will be a joke. They are better in every position (except receiver) and in every aspect of the entire football program from coaching to ball boys. Bama is going to crush us by 50+. Our D has to play better than they did yesterday to keep a VERY fundamental and disciplined offense from running up and down the field on us. Our O won't know what to do. I wouldnt be shocked if we had less than 100 yds. offense this game. Josh doesnt have a clue upstairs and would be better off playing QB than calling plays.

The only positive that comes from this game is that we get a huge payout. This will set us back an apart from the premier programs in recruiting even further than we already are. While it's nice to see a team of ours acheive, this game will be VERY bad for our program.

Prediction if this game actualizes: Bama 45, OU 3 (FG on first posession).

Stoops and team...PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!

You must be a blast at watch parties.

[Ton Loc]

You must be a blast at watch parties.

Hey - maybe that KY in KYSooner doesn't stand for Kentucky....

[DBrown]

I really wish people wouldn't use the term curb stomp.
I actually saw that happen to someone and they nearly lost their life.
Some people are truly dip****s.

They had numerous such comments prior to the AUBURN game.......using that phrase with impunity!
If they didn't get that out of their system after 11/30/13.....they'll be the ones getting bagged in the Big Easy....BOOMER!

[SoonerForLife92]

From what I was reading over there, a lot of them are acting like Stoops' comments about SEC QBs is bulletin board material. My reading of his statement was that he was criticizing the media for all the hand wringing they did earlier in the season about all the points being scored in the SEC by their veteran QBs and the similar treatment the B12 received a few years ago when we had several QBs in the Heisman hunt. Here are the remarks he made. What do you guys think?



Maybe it's just my crimson colored glasses, but to me that comment isn't a slight at all against the SEC, and certainly not SEC defenses, but against the way they were being portrayed in the media.


Oh don't worry it's not the crimson glasses you are wearing, it is the other way around. Stoops was just speaking the truth of the reality about the SEC bias. And im glad he did; it is not good for college football to have a conference that is perceived as being twice as good as anyone else.

Most of the SEC fans ive been in contact with are not that bright (thankfully the Bama fans who have posted in this topic thus far actually seem to have a real grasp on things). This bama team (while yes shooting themselves in the foot with mistakes and playing in a tough environment) lost to an auburn team that in my opinion is very similar to us. This is the same auburn defense that had 42 points scored against them by a team that hasnt hardly played anyone. So I am optimistic.

All i know is this is the absolute best chance Stoops has to back up his previous comments. Unfortunate it had to be the best team in the SEC, but then again very fortunate if we pull it off.

[picasso]

But we currently do not field a pro style QB so if we do lose his point still holds water.

[BoulderSooner79]

...
All i know is this is the absolute best chance Stoops has to back up his previous comments. Unfortunate it had to be the best team in the SEC, but then again very fortunate if we pull it off.

I didn't interpret that any of Stoops comments about the SEC applied to Bama, so I don't see they are relevant to this game. It is a great chance for Stoops and staff to do some great bowl game preparation.

[olevetonahill]

Hey - maybe that KY in KYSooner doesn't stand for Kentucky....

I always thot it was for his KY Anal lube.

[SoonerForLife92]

I didn't interpret that any of Stoops comments about the SEC applied to Bama, so I don't see they are relevant to this game. It is a great chance for Stoops and staff to do some great bowl game preparation.

His comments applied to the entire SEC. That they're defenses are not as great as everyone perceives them to be, being proven this year by QBs who can actually throw the ball well. It applies to this game considering all of the SEC fans and media people who trashed on Stoops and made his comments out to be **** talking even though he was just speaking the truth. If anything it applies to this game to hear all of those idiots eat their words.

[swardboy]

I know it's not right to feel this way, but I feel like we're taking on the espin establishment PLUS the Tide. Only what happens on the field matters, but the "field" is so much larger than the Sugar Bowl to me.

[FaninAma]

They're actually very good.

Which is where we are weakest by far.

Actually OU is ranked highly on the offensive side of the ball in rushing and highly on the defensive side of the ball in rush defense. The last time I heard both of those take some talent in the trenches.

You mean our defense that got run over by UT? Which will be the same basic game plan that Bama will use only with way better players an coaching? Our defense that is completely beat up in the front 7?
OU had just lost their 2 best front 7 players on defense and Texas had success rushing. Still, Texas only scored 22 on offense. Our front 7 is a lot better now than they were in that game. Our offensive game plan is what killed OU in that game.





Are you really comparing Manziel with lumbering Bell? He's not mobile and Bama will eat him alive. We've gotta get Knight back.
We do need Knight back but I also think Bell needs to play. I think the QB tandem in OU's case works well this year.

[ObiKaTony]

I hate to say it, but I pretty much agree with this. I feel like this Alabama team is every bit as good as the Florida team we lost to in the MNC, and I felt like that was the best team we've played in the Stoops era (we're not going to to talk about the team in the game that never happened...because they never existed). On the other hand, this is one of our weaker teams in Stoops era (not the weakest, though), so we'll have to pull off a massive upset. As much as everybody freaked out about the upset we pulled off against OSU, this one will be way bigger.

I think we could pull it off defensively if everything goes right, but we're going to need a lot of help on special teams again.


Stoops didnt have demarco Murray in that game...we are 21-7 at the half with him. We didn't have chance when he got hurt againt Mizzou

[Bourbon St Sooner]

Actually OU is ranked highly on the offensive side of the ball in rushing and highly on the defensive side of the ball in rush defense. The last time I heard both of those take some talent in the trenches.

OU had just lost their 2 best front 7 players on defense and Texas had success rushing. Still, Texas only scored 22 on offense. Our front 7 is a lot better now than they were in that game. Our offensive game plan is what killed OU in that game.




Don't bring in facts to the "get off my lawn" guys. They're already pissed that we didn't go ahead and implode against wheat aggie and orange aggie.

[Widescreen]

Don't bring in facts to the "get off my lawn" guys. They're already pissed that we didn't go ahead and implode against wheat aggie and orange aggie.
If that was at least partially directed at me, you couldn't be more wrong.

[GeorgiaTider]

So the shoe is finally on the other foot! Every year at this time when we get OUr bowl bid, some moron feels compelled to post it is "a no win situation". Unless it's the BCS title game, of course. So the quoted Bama fan doesn't like the fact that Bama won't get any credit for beating an underdog OU team while the OU fan based is thrilled to go and hungry for a win. Well, Bama fans, you finished 3rd and the top 2 are taken, so anyone you draw will be ranked lower and underdogs, and probably heavy ones at that. You're in a no win situation. Does that mean OU is in a no lose situation for a change? Or does everybody lose?

OU is in a no lose situation. If you win, it is an upset due to rankings. If you lose, it is expected due to rankings. If BAMA wins, they were suppose to win. If they lose, OU gets the credit. I fear another 2008 Sugar Bowl.

[picasso]

Ah don't get too worried Tider. You guys are in a wonderful place with your program and you know how special it is to actually go undefeated or to make the title game.
Some fans of other olaces think it's really easy on paper.
Enjoy the game.

[BoulderSooner79]

OU is in a no lose situation. If you win, it is an upset due to rankings. If you lose, it is expected due to rankings. If BAMA wins, they were suppose to win. If they lose, OU gets the credit. I fear another 2008 Sugar Bowl.

I was actually being rhetorical - I don't believe in no-win (or no-lose) situations. I'm a simple guy, the team that wins wins - end of story. The opponent a team draws in a bowl game is generally earned, so all the no-win talk is just whining. There are situations that are not satisfying; I'm guessing the Baylor crowd is not thrilled to play UCF, but they can still "win".

I can see where the Bama base would have liked to get the Ducks after all the "we want Bama" stuff from the UO crowd. Given you were going to draw a lower ranked team, that probably would have had some emotional satisfaction FOR THE FANS. Fans love to project their own feelings on the players. But a Duck/Tide game could have turned out to be the ultimate letdown bowl as both teams were poised for BCS title or nothing going into the year.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

OU is in a no lose situation. If you win, it is an upset due to rankings. If you lose, it is expected due to rankings. If BAMA wins, they were suppose to win. If they lose, OU gets the credit. I fear another 2008 Sugar Bowl.Yeah, sure thing that the bama team thinks of playing OU as the equivalent of playing Utah. pretty silly comment.

[Bourbon St Sooner]

If that was at least partially directed at me, you couldn't be more wrong.

Not really for you widescreen. My comments are more directed at some folks that showed up after the texass game, constantly **** on the program and can't even say something good when we go on the road short-handed and pull off a victory over the no. 6 team in the country.

But fan had a point that I've been making when people say we can't stop the run. The texass game was our worst game defensively and it happened to be the first game Phillips and Nelson were out. Now maybe bama is just that good and they'll come out and run the ball down our throats but I'm not convinced.

[badger]

OU is in a no lose situation. If you win, it is an upset due to rankings. If you lose, it is expected due to rankings. If BAMA wins, they were suppose to win. If they lose, OU gets the credit. I fear another 2008 Sugar Bowl.

Welcome to SF.com btw. You all were very nice to us in the early aughts when we did a home and home even though we beat you. I hope we were nice back, even if you nearly beat us during your bowl ban Franchione days with his fake opening kickoff shenanigans.

As much as I'd love a win, I hope the teams can relax and enjoy a bowl for once. There's no national championship on the line, we'll both end up ranked regardless and they get to go to New Orleans for a week or so.

Here's hoping we can do a home-and-home again soon... preferably after Saban's retirement :D

[picasso]

Pat Jones seems to think the fact they are playing Oklahoma will ruin any possible Utah effect.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

OU is in a no lose situation. If you win, it is an upset due to rankings. If you lose, it is expected due to rankings. If BAMA wins, they were suppose to win. If they lose, OU gets the credit. I fear another 2008 Sugar Bowl.

I agree somewhat..It's really a no win, no lose situation..

If OU loses, they were supposed to..If ou wins, it's only because Alabama did not want to be there..See 2008 Sugar Bowl. Utah received next to no credit for winning that game.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

And by the way, welcome Georgia Tider.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

And that 2008 Utah team was a great football team.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I only believe in no win- no lose situation as pertaining to the national perspective created by the media. I do not watch ESPN outside of the actual games themselves, so my perspective is win or lose..Just wanted to clear that up.

[SoonerForLife92]

I was actually being rhetorical - I don't believe in no-win (or no-lose) situations. I'm a simple guy, the team that wins wins - end of story. The opponent a team draws in a bowl game is generally earned, so all the no-win talk is just whining. There are situations that are not satisfying; I'm guessing the Baylor crowd is not thrilled to play UCF, but they can still "win".

I can see where the Bama base would have liked to get the Ducks after all the "we want Bama" stuff from the UO crowd. Given you were going to draw a lower ranked team, that probably would have had some emotional satisfaction FOR THE FANS. Fans love to project their own feelings on the players. But a Duck/Tide game could have turned out to be the ultimate letdown bowl as both teams were poised for BCS title or nothing going into the year.


I agree with everything you said, however the numbnuts at espn will twist it that if Bama wins, OU still sucks like they thought, if Bama wins a close one then they will say Bama just wasnt motivated, and if OU wins they will attribute it to Bama being dissapointed at not being in the national championship. This is not truly the case cuz like you said you win you win, you lose you lose, end of story. Too bad that's not how many of the media fools think.

[SoonerForLife92]

I only believe in no win- no lose situation as pertaining to the national perspective created by the media. I do not watch ESPN outside of the actual games themselves, so my perspective is win or lose..Just wanted to clear that up.

Yeah but that national perspective influences recruits and polls, far more than it should. Hopefully all the media idiots will give us credit where its due if we win, but i can see at least half of them blaming it on being like the 08 bowl (even though we will always be a better team then freaking utah...)

[BoulderSooner79]

And that 2008 Utah team was a great football team.

Indeed, they were a very good team. People get way too caught up in "brand".

[Scott D]

I only believe in no win- no lose situation as pertaining to the national perspective created by the media. I do not watch ESPN outside of the actual games themselves, so my perspective is win or lose..Just wanted to clear that up.

your perspective is Cheezburger or Taco :)

[GeorgiaTider]

I agree somewhat..It's really a no win, no lose situation..

If OU loses, they were supposed to..If ou wins, it's only because Alabama did not want to be there..See 2008 Sugar Bowl. Utah received next to no credit for winning that game.

Exactly. To everyone, except Utah fans, that is the game BAMA lost. And thanks for the welcome.

[Sooners78]

Bama is good....not questioning that. But, Bama runs a far more traditional offense. Saban is about lining up and beating you in the trenches. I think OUr Defense matches up well with their offense. We can compete, provided that the Josh/Big Game Bob find something on Offense.

I think Bell is the guy. Big, mobile QB against that defense should be the game plan. Worked for Manziel against Bama.

I know what I see, this Sooners squad is young and beat up. If, and I mean a big IF, they can find a way on Offense, we win a close one or lose by less than 7.

I agree somewhat with this. I think the weather on Saturday played right into our hands. A lot of dropped passes by OSU receivers kept them out of sync. Our run game matched up well against OSU. I like Bell at QB, but wouldn't mind seeing Kendall get some snaps just to mix it up. I would also like to see Ford get some tough carries up the middle to take some pressure off of Brennan. I love the pitchout play to Saunders on 4th down. Finch and Saunders need to get some touches in space. The more weapons we can use against bama, the better. Josh did a great job of mixing it up Saturday. It's a tall order, but I think we can compete.

[KYSooner]

This game, unfortunately and as much as I hate to say it, will be a joke. They are better in every position (except receiver) and in every aspect of the entire football program from coaching to ball boys. Bama is going to crush us by 50+. Our D has to play better than they did yesterday to keep a VERY fundamental and disciplined offense from running up and down the field on us. Our O won't know what to do. I wouldnt be shocked if we had less than 100 yds. offense this game. Josh doesnt have a clue upstairs and would be better off playing QB than calling plays.

The only positive that comes from this game is that we get a huge payout. This will set us back an apart from the premier programs in recruiting even further than we already are. While it's nice to see a team of ours acheive, this game will be VERY bad for our program.

Prediction if this game actualizes: Bama 45, OU 3 (FG on first posession).

Stoops and team...PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!

Foot in own mouth here...while I love OU about as much as anyone out there I was very suspect after the regular season was over. Thank you God, thank you Bob and staff, and most importantly THANK YOU TEAM for ending the season in the best way I have experienced since 2000. I was dreading this game and I will remember this day as one of the happiest days of my life!

[Aries]

This thread was SO MUCH FUN to read, knowing the outcome of the game. :)

[swardboy]

"We're comin' to N'awlins, and we're bringing hell with us!"

Dang, why didn't I post this before the game.?

Or, "Run D? We don't need no stinkin' run D."

Or, "OUr freshman will outplay your senior."

Or, "OUr win will be so huge, NO ONE will confuse us with Utah."

[stoopified]

With Reese, Drango, Hager, Seastrunk, and Glasco 100% healthy then....possibly....but right now? No way.Baylor playing the injury card? We were beat up when we played the Bears and nobody cut us slack.

[Mjcpr]

Baylor playing the injury card? We were beat up when we played the Bears and nobody cut us slack.


And Bama. And aggy.

[Mjcpr]

I agree somewhat..It's really a no win, no lose situation..

If OU loses, they were supposed to..If ou wins, it's only because Alabama did not want to be there..See 2008 Sugar Bowl. Utah received next to no credit for winning that game.

As it turned out, Bama was interested....the announcers said so after they zipped down the field on us in 4 plays or whatever to start the game. Unless they are saying they only cared then and not the rest of the time. :D

[BoulderSooner79]

As it turned out, Bama was interested....the announcers said so after they zipped down the field on us in 4 plays or whatever to start the game. Unless they are saying they only cared then and not the rest of the time. :D

Maybe Bama cared on their good plays, but not OUr good plays?

[nanimonai]

Most Bama fans are good people. A little arrogant but hey, so are we when we're on top. However, the game thread (which is great fun to read btw) and postgame thread on Tidefans is basically came to the conclusion that OU wasn't playing "real" football with the HUNH offense. Like actual gameplanning is not fair and we should have just run it up the middle from the I into a pile every down. One quote in that thread when they were down 31-17 was something like "our defense is playing chess and their offense is playing checkers!"

[BoulderSooner79]

Most Bama fans are good people. A little arrogant but hey, so are we when we're on top. However, the game thread (which is great fun to read btw) and postgame thread on Tidefans is basically came to the conclusion that OU wasn't playing "real" football with the HUNH offense. Like actual gameplanning is not fair and we should have just run it up the middle from the I into a pile every down. One quote in that thread when they were down 31-17 was something like "our defense is playing chess and their offense is playing checkers!"

That is inline with Saban's comments about needing to change the rules to discourage the hurry up on the grounds of injury prevention. Of course the real grounds is he doesn't like to defend it. But our hurry up wasn't any where near as fast as Auburn's, so Saban will either be successful in getting rule changes or will be forced to adapt just to win his own division.

[picasso]

This game, unfortunately and as much as I hate to say it, will be a joke. They are better in every position (except receiver) and in every aspect of the entire football program from coaching to ball boys. Bama is going to crush us by 50+. Our D has to play better than they did yesterday to keep a VERY fundamental and disciplined offense from running up and down the field on us. Our O won't know what to do. I wouldnt be shocked if we had less than 100 yds. offense this game. Josh doesnt have a clue upstairs and would be better off playing QB than calling plays.

The only positive that comes from this game is that we get a huge payout. This will set us back an apart from the premier programs in recruiting even further than we already are. While it's nice to see a team of ours acheive, this game will be VERY bad for our program.

Prediction if this game actualizes: Bama 45, OU 3 (FG on first posession).

Stoops and team...PLEASE PROVE ME WRONG!
Please come back and eat some.

[SoonerMarkVA]

Please come back and eat some.

He did (http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/showthread.php?181874-what-bama-fans-think-about-playing-OU&p=4307708#post4307708)

[picasso]

Foot in own mouth here...while I love OU about as much as anyone out there I was very suspect after the regular season was over. Thank you God, thank you Bob and staff, and most importantly THANK YOU TEAM for ending the season in the best way I have experienced since 2000. I was dreading this game and I will remember this day as one of the happiest days of my life!

Doh! Spek.

[picasso]

Most Bama fans are good people. A little arrogant but hey, so are we when we're on top. However, the game thread (which is great fun to read btw) and postgame thread on Tidefans is basically came to the conclusion that OU wasn't playing "real" football with the HUNH offense. Like actual gameplanning is not fair and we should have just run it up the middle from the I into a pile every down. One quote in that thread when they were down 31-17 was something like "our defense is playing chess and their offense is playing checkers!"

That's funny stuff.

Perhaps we should still run the wishbone?

[Sooners78]

Please come back and eat some.

He already did, KY bumped this thread in post # 103

Sorry, didn't see your correction above. That is a very funny post by KYSooner looking back at it now! Maybe KY has a job waiting at ESPN!

[SoonerMarkVA]

That's funny stuff.

Perhaps we should still run the wishbone?

THAT gimmick?! ;)

[Widescreen]

That's funny stuff.

Perhaps we should still run the wishbone?
That's still not "real football" because more than 1 player could get the ball.