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boomrsoonr
9/1/2006, 05:02 PM
Looks like we were pretty conservative, for the most part. Where's that UAB dude?
If nothing else, Saturday's game gives OU fans a reason to talk about something other than Rhett Bomar. The deposed Sooner dominated headlines in August, but he's no longer the team's starting quarterback meaning it's back to 2005 with Paul Thompson, who was moved to receiver early on, at the helm. OU is championship-caliber just about everywhere else, so Thompson's development will have a profound impact on the Big 12 and national title races. If he's got butterflies just before kickoff, imagine how Chris Williams will feel. He's got the unenviable task of succeeding Darrell Hackney, the face of the UAB program, in a rebuilding year for the Blazers. All he has to do is face one of the nation's best defenses in his first start out of the gate.
Prediction: Oklahoma 44 ... UAB 10
CatfishSooner
9/1/2006, 05:04 PM
I like that prediction, but I don't think they'll score 10 points on us.
fadada1
9/1/2006, 05:09 PM
I like that prediction, but I don't think they'll score 10 points on us.
agreed. i say something like negative 5.
CatfishSooner
9/1/2006, 05:11 PM
That's not even possible!!!!
King Crimson
9/1/2006, 05:12 PM
33-11, Sooners.
I'll say 31-10, but I hope it's a lot worse.
CatfishSooner
9/1/2006, 05:14 PM
worse or better is the question.?
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 05:35 PM
Where's the UAB guy? Right here... I'm not surprised. Look at the rest of those predictions. He predicts most of the Big XII teams to win by 30-40pts. Predictions are ALWAYS worthless... preseason predictions are even MORE worthless than that. Tennessee was about a preseason 30pt favorite last year... they won by 7pts and were lucky to even win. Let's wait until the game. Again... not calling for a win, but I'd be surprised if the margin is 21+ ...much less 34+pts. OU has a great defense and a questionable offense. One twisted ankle, cramp, or pulled hamstring to one player in particular and you're looking at a very VERY different game. We'll just have to see. Anything can happen... not much longer to wait.
boomrsoonr
9/1/2006, 05:39 PM
Where's the UAB guy? Right here... I'm not surprised. Look at the rest of those predictions. He predicts most of the Big XII teams to win by 30-40pts. Predictions are ALWAYS worthless... preseason predictions are even MORE worthless than that. Tennessee was about a preseason 30pt favorite last year... they won by 7pts and were lucky to even win. Let's wait until the game. Again... not calling for a win, but I'd be surprised if the margin is 21+ ...much less 34+pts
The only reason I brought it up was because in the other thread, you had a tendancy to laugh at similar predictions from us simply because we're Sooner fans. This just shows that it's not just us that is predicting a blowout.
Personally, I don't think it will be a blowout. Not because we can't, but because we won't need to. And Stoops certainly isn't going to show all he has in the first game of the season and tip off Oregon and/or Texas.
Something along the lines of my prediction in that thread will suffice. And I don't see UAB scoring 10 either. 2 field goals would be a gift.
King Crimson
9/1/2006, 05:39 PM
tennessee also underachieved quite a bit last year. not saying anything against UAB....but you have to put everything in context. Oklahoma may underacheive this year, who knows?
birddog
9/1/2006, 05:43 PM
i took uab and the 22.5 on sportsbook. i'm a little nervous, that line can go either way. us 28 them 7.
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 05:51 PM
tennessee also underachieved quite a bit last year. not saying anything against UAB....but you have to put everything in context. Oklahoma may underacheive this year, who knows?
Yeah... that's what I'm saying. Tennessee was a preseason #3 and on paper had all the potential in the world... but unfortunately for them that doesnt amount to a hill of beans. Just like sometimes teams with not a great deal of talent can put together amazing seasons. That's why I'm cautioning people to not get so hung up on these predictions. I understand that many are giving UAB no chance... I know and understand it. OU is a traditional power with a lot of talent at defense and UAB is a young team that lost our record-setting QB.
But, as many local sportswriters have said, UAB may actually be better off without Hackney. Watson has ALWAYS been more of a ball-control, running type of guy... alot of people say Watson just didnt know how to deal with a passing QB as capable as Hackney. UAB also ended up relying FAR too much on Hackney's arm rather than each of their individual abilities. This year's team is alot more hardnose, physical type of team.
Frankly I dont see either OU or UAB scoring a great deal of points. I think 20s is the most either team could score in a game that's likely to be a defensive struggle with two defenses that are clearly ahead of the offenses (which is also to be expected in early season games anyway). Cant wait for the game!
CatfishSooner
9/1/2006, 05:55 PM
No way UAB runs over 50 yards on OU.
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 06:00 PM
No way UAB runs over 50 yards on OU.
Quoted for posterity's sake :D
CatfishSooner
9/1/2006, 06:03 PM
posterity...good word...
BOOMERBRADLEY
9/1/2006, 06:19 PM
Where's the UAB guy? Right here... I'm not surprised. Look at the rest of those predictions. He predicts most of the Big XII teams to win by 30-40pts. Predictions are ALWAYS worthless... preseason predictions are even MORE worthless than that. Tennessee was about a preseason 30pt favorite last year... they won by 7pts and were lucky to even win. Let's wait until the game. Again... not calling for a win, but I'd be surprised if the margin is 21+ ...much less 34+pts. OU has a great defense and a questionable offense. One twisted ankle, cramp, or pulled hamstring to one player in particular and you're looking at a very VERY different game. We'll just have to see. Anything can happen... not much longer to wait.
I see your point, but you need to do some more homework. We literally have a stable FULL of more than capable backs who will be chomping at the bit to see the field if God forbid that were to happen (which it wont)
OUr D will hold your team to one garbage td....Book it
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 06:25 PM
I see your point, but you need to do some more homework. We literally have a stable FULL of more than capable backs who will be chomping at the bit to see the field if God forbid that were to happen (which it wont)
OUr D will hold your team to one garbage td....Book it
"More than capable backs" = No AD
UAB has a stable full of "more than capable backs," but admittedly they're no AD either. We'll see about that TD thing... less than 24 hours.
boomrsoonr
9/1/2006, 06:31 PM
"More than capable backs" = No AD
UAB has a stable full of "more than capable backs," but admittedly they're no AD either. We'll see about that TD thing... less than 24 hours.
Never mind.
picasso
9/1/2006, 06:33 PM
Yeah... that's what I'm saying. Tennessee was a preseason #3 and on paper had all the potential in the world... but unfortunately for them that doesnt amount to a hill of beans. Just like sometimes teams with not a great deal of talent can put together amazing seasons. That's why I'm cautioning people to not get so hung up on these predictions. I understand that many are giving UAB no chance... I know and understand it. OU is a traditional power with a lot of talent at defense and UAB is a young team that lost our record-setting QB.
But, as many local sportswriters have said, UAB may actually be better off without Hackney. Watson has ALWAYS been more of a ball-control, running type of guy... alot of people say Watson just didnt know how to deal with a passing QB as capable as Hackney. UAB also ended up relying FAR too much on Hackney's arm rather than each of their individual abilities. This year's team is alot more hardnose, physical type of team.
Frankly I dont see either OU or UAB scoring a great deal of points. I think 20s is the most either team could score in a game that's likely to be a defensive struggle with two defenses that are clearly ahead of the offenses (which is also to be expected in early season games anyway). Cant wait for the game!
OU has a lot of talent on offense too Zeke. watch your tellie tomorrow night.
CatfishSooner
9/1/2006, 06:41 PM
UAB doesn't have an AP.
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 06:46 PM
UAB doesn't have an AP.
And here's to hoping for another 63-yard opening performance :D
CatfishSooner
9/1/2006, 06:49 PM
I don't think AP had that many yards ...
picasso
9/1/2006, 06:51 PM
I don't think AP had that many yards ...
he was playing d-back then wasn't he? what does UAB stand for again?
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 06:54 PM
I don't think AP had that many yards ...
I'm referring to Adrian Peterson. The article I read said 63... not sure if that was total yardage or just rushing or what. In any event, I expect him to get 150 yards or so... but I think these 200 and 250+ yard games that some are predicting for him is a bit excessive. If he consistently can break into our secondary, we wont have a chance... but if our DL and LBs can take care of him at the line, there's a chance. I've seen the guy a great deal and I know he can break a ton of tackles... hence the reason we're in trouble if he can consistently break into the secondary. Our LBs and DL are pretty sure-handed tacklers... secondary is well... we'll just have to see how much they've improved.
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 06:56 PM
he was playing d-back then wasn't he? what does UAB stand for again?
I hope you're kidding... if not, you prove an earlier point I made.
CatfishSooner
9/1/2006, 06:58 PM
AP was pretty good at DB, but a lot better RB. That's why he'll be backing up AD...
picasso
9/1/2006, 06:58 PM
I hope you're kidding... if not, you prove an earlier point I made.
I missed your point. I pity those who feel compelled to make valid points on these silly boards to justify their existence in this odd world.
and I know what UAB stands for.;) it's short for Aubarn right?
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 07:02 PM
I missed your point. I pity those who feel compelled to make valid points on these silly boards to justify their existence in this odd world.
and I know what UAB stands for.;) it's short for Aubarn right?
No ... as far as I'm concerned those other state schools are UAT and API :D
olevetonahill
9/1/2006, 07:02 PM
That's not even possible!!!!
Sure it is 2 an 1.2 safties !
CatfishSooner
9/1/2006, 07:05 PM
ok...I see now.
olevetonahill
9/1/2006, 07:24 PM
I hope you're kidding... if not, you prove an earlier point I made.
Are you stupid all the time ? or just when your here on our board ?:confused:
CatfishSooner
9/1/2006, 07:28 PM
Harsh.
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 07:41 PM
Are you stupid all the time ? or just when your here on our board ?:confused:
Ah what a witty, well-articulated rebuttal/response.
Que necio ...pero todo esta bien. Parece que no sabes nada y debe pensar mas antes que respondarme.
StoopTroup
9/1/2006, 07:48 PM
Stoops will play for a SHUTOUT.
birddog
9/1/2006, 08:44 PM
i've also got oregon giving 12 to stanford tomorrow.
Yeah... that's what I'm saying. Tennessee was a preseason #3 and on paper had all the potential in the world... but unfortunately for them that doesnt amount to a hill of beans. Just like sometimes teams with not a great deal of talent can put together amazing seasons. That's why I'm cautioning people to not get so hung up on these predictions. I understand that many are giving UAB no chance... I know and understand it. OU is a traditional power with a lot of talent at defense and UAB is a young team that lost our record-setting QB.
But, as many local sportswriters have said, UAB may actually be better off without Hackney. Watson has ALWAYS been more of a ball-control, running type of guy... alot of people say Watson just didnt know how to deal with a passing QB as capable as Hackney. UAB also ended up relying FAR too much on Hackney's arm rather than each of their individual abilities. This year's team is alot more hardnose, physical type of team.
Frankly I dont see either OU or UAB scoring a great deal of points. I think 20s is the most either team could score in a game that's likely to be a defensive struggle with two defenses that are clearly ahead of the offenses (which is also to be expected in early season games anyway). Cant wait for the game!
You miss the key equation to this game, though...you're key on offense: ball contol run-first scheme plays right into the hands of the strength of our defense: the front seven. You return several starters on the OL but I don't see them matching up well with our D Line, and we've got the speed and tackling ability to stop the run in the second level.
Your defense has experience on the front line but gave up an average of 24 points last season including 31 to East Carolina and 37 to Southern Mississippi. heck, you gave up 28 to SMU, one of the lowest ranking scoring offenses in college football the past few years.
If OU doesn't score more than 20, something has gone wrong or Stoops (not Brown) is playing a clock eating ball control game.
olevetonahill
9/1/2006, 08:51 PM
Ah what a witty, well-articulated rebuttal/response.
Que necio ...pero todo esta bien. Parece que no sabes nada y debe pensar mas antes que respondarme.
Wasnt being witty ! Im serious Ad will run all over Yall
See your Stupid only when your here and dont know a F--ngthing about OU :D
101sooner
9/1/2006, 08:53 PM
I don't know any UAB dude.....
Anyway,
North Texas 21, 'Horns 14.
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 08:59 PM
Ash... Our strength on offense is your strength on defense. Your strength on offense is our strength on defense. It's both ways. Most of those points scored on us in those games were through the air... not rushing. We have a new DC b/c Bolt's defense was too complex and relied to much on a "bend dont break." Christophel (who we've had before) believes much more so in quickness, speed, and instinct (ie, he lets our players go out and attack the ball). UAB's defense will be much improved...you can count on it. This game will come down to who wants it more and which team can find a decent offense.
You've got experience on both lines, granted. But you seem to think that the loss of your star QB somehow gives you an advantage despite the fact that your trump card (the running game) plays right into the hands of the strength of our defense.
You no make sense now.
Besides, we don't know that OU can't score through the air. PT has struggled in the past, but also had some good drives lately where he got into a rhythm. But, that wasn't in a real game situation, we'll just have to see.
I think UABs defense and running game will be decent. But like I've said all along, the match-ups favor OU.
olevetonahill
9/1/2006, 09:24 PM
Ash... Our strength on offense is your strength on defense. Your strength on offense is our strength on defense. It's both ways. Most of those points scored on us in those games were through the air... not rushing. We have a new DC b/c Bolt's defense was too complex and relied to much on a "bend dont break." Christophel (who we've had before) believes much more so in quickness, speed, and instinct (ie, he lets our players go out and attack the ball). UAB's defense will be much improved...you can count on it. This game will come down to who wants it more and which team can find a decent offense.
Step away from the crack pipe ! :eek:
Now if you smoking something more mellow ? then Dont Bogart.;)
If you really think this will be any kinda game after the 1/2 . Then you are a bigger Homer than me :pop:
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 09:24 PM
You've got experience on both lines, granted. But you seem to think that the loss of your star QB somehow gives you an advantage despite the fact that your trump card (the running game) plays right into the hands of the strength of our defense.
You no make sense now.
Besides, we don't know that OU can't score through the air. PT has struggled in the past, but also had some good drives lately where he got into a rhythm. But, that wasn't in a real game situation, we'll just have to see.
I think UABs defense and running game will be decent. But like I've said all along, the match-ups favor OU.
On paper, I'd agree... but on paper, OU should have killed TCU last year too. I wish the game werent in the evening... cant wait til tomorrow evening.
On paper, I'd agree... but on paper, OU should have killed TCU last year too. I wish the game werent in the evening... cant wait til tomorrow evening.
Nope: TCU last year >> UAB this year. OU>>>>UAB, on paper, on the field, on your TV screen tomorrow.
OU will start slow and UAB will have some moments, but in the words of Lee "the Penis" Corso: "OU wins this one...EEEASY" <puts on OU helmet>
No matter the outcome, I'll be here tomorrow after the game...will you?
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 09:49 PM
Nope: TCU last year >> UAB this year. OU>>>>UAB, on paper, on the field, on your TV screen tomorrow.
OU will start slow and UAB will have some moments, but in the words of Lee "the Penis" Corso: "OU wins this one...EEEASY" <puts on OU helmet>
No matter the outcome, I'll be here tomorrow after the game...will you?
TCU better than UAB says who? You? Based on...?
On paper, I'd agree... but on paper, OU should have killed TCU last year too. I wish the game werent in the evening... cant wait til tomorrow evening.
I have been enjoying reading your post all week and you really seem to be a class act. But could you please let the tcu game go. TCU wont save uab saturday evening.
One small request. After AD runs wild on your team can he get your vote?
olevetonahill
9/1/2006, 09:55 PM
TCU better than UAB says who? You? Based on...?
STFU . Be here tomorrow nite after the game then talk your **** !;)
TCU better than UAB says who? You? Based on...?
Not based on me, check the records, rosters, etc., UAB.
Besides you didn't answer the question: no matter the outcome, I'll be here tomorrow...will you?
I said before: after the game we can really talk. But as long as you keep blowin' smoke up your own team's ***, I'll come with a reality check.
:twinkies:
UABinBHM
9/1/2006, 09:59 PM
I have been enjoying reading your post all week and you really seem to be a class act. But could you please let the tcu game go. TCU wont save uab saturday evening.
One small request. After AD runs wild on your team can he get your vote?
TCU wont save us... not counting on. Point being, let's not all pretend here that the team with the better talent always wins... usually, yes, but not always. I'm not even saying UAB will win. All I've said all along is that this game will likely be MUCH closer than many here seem willing to admit. I'm already an AD fan... never questioned his abilities and he's a great player. I believe, as I've said before, that he'll get 150 yards or so. Is that "running wild?" Well, I dont know. But either way, I'll be here to congratulate you guys on the game no matter the outcome. You guys are alright in my book.
Not to change the subject or nothing but your Alabama Hoover High School bunch are putting a whoopin on Tulsa Union 34-0 at the moment
But either way, I'll be here to congratulate you guys on the game no matter the outcome. You guys are alright in my book.
Cool, see you then.
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UABinBHM
9/2/2006, 11:03 AM
Based on some recent news I've learned of, I'm tempted to alter my prediction. If the news is true, I might change my prediction to about 31-10 instead of 27-17. If the news isnt true, I stand by my 27-17.
birddog
9/2/2006, 11:06 AM
good, i'll still cover if your prediction is true.
birddog
9/2/2006, 11:07 AM
also, can you elaborate a touch on what you heard?
also, can you elaborate a touch on what you heard?
He read the "Watson Brown..." thread.
UABinBHM
9/2/2006, 11:12 AM
also, can you elaborate a touch on what you heard?
Cant really elaborate too much right now as it has yet to be confirmed.
King Crimson
9/2/2006, 11:39 AM
i tried to register for blazertalk.com yesterday and still no confirmation email.
that's weak.
UABinBHM
9/2/2006, 11:54 AM
Ok... it's official so I'm revising my prediction. OU- 31, UAB- 10
boomrsoonr
9/2/2006, 11:58 AM
Ok... it's official so I'm revising my prediction. OU- 31, UAB- 10
Somebody on that great defense must be hurt or kicked off the team.
UABinBHM
9/2/2006, 12:02 PM
Somebody on that great defense must be hurt or kicked off the team.
Neither, but a violation of team rules and therefore didnt make the trip.
boomrsoonr
9/2/2006, 12:04 PM
You know, you can tell us. It's not like it's going to make a difference anyway.
UABinBHM
9/2/2006, 12:06 PM
You know, you can tell us. It's not like it's going to make a difference anyway.
Well now that it's official, I can. You also could look at Blazertalk and have seen who it is. Larry McSwain didnt make the trip. Fortunately we have more depth at this position than anywhere else on the team, but it'll still be hard to replace him... hence the reason I revised my prediction to 31-10.
birddog
9/2/2006, 04:05 PM
Well now that it's official, I can. You also could look at Blazertalk and have seen who it is. Larry McSwain didnt make the trip. Fortunately we have more depth at this position than anywhere else on the team, but it'll still be hard to replace him... hence the reason I revised my prediction to 31-10.
well, how convenient.
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