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stoopified
10/12/2006, 10:38 AM
I say next year because I like most Soober Fans assume that AD runs for money next season.By my count we have % tailbacks to compete for the job next year: Patrick,Gutteriz,Madu,Brown,Murray.

Is the aswer one of these players, a combination of two or more backs, or is there an as yet unknown stud TB to be signed?

My personal opinion is that barring seperation by one back during practice this year,bowl workouts,or spring practice ,we will see multiple backs contribute.I look for Patrick,Gute to be in the mix at least early because they are veterans.Although I like their running ability they both have shown fumble-itis during their limited playing time. That leads me to think That Murray who was the most heralded of the frosh trio would be next in line for the top spot.This of course is pure speculation on my part.

Since pratices are closed to piblic and press I am wondering if anyone in the Norman area has heard any credible rumors as to how the overal l TB picture looks or how the frosh stack up. Anyone?
CtheB
10/12/2006, 10:46 AM
I think the coaches have been really surprised with how good Chris Brown is, and everyone is impressed with DeMarco Murray as well. As for Patrick and Gute, Patrick's obviously not getting his chances this year (thus far) but when he has, he hasn't shown a whole lot, and Gute probably ends up as a "spot" guy and a contributor on special teams.

From what I recollect this summer, it's going to be real hard to keep Brown and Murray off the field next year...

...that is, assuming Peterson doesn't come back.
colleyvillesooner
10/12/2006, 10:51 AM
I think we'll see Brown and Murray in a duo threat in the mold of "Bush/White at USC or Brown/Williams at Auburn.
BIG_IKE
10/12/2006, 11:14 AM
I predict a true freshman..
Big Red Ron
10/12/2006, 11:15 AM
Demarco but dang DJ wolfe sure plays db like a RB. ;)
sooneron
10/12/2006, 11:17 AM
Yeah, I expect to see more two back sets next year.
OUmillenium
10/12/2006, 11:19 AM
Patrick...when given enough chances he can break long runs
stoopified
10/12/2006, 11:30 AM
Demarco but dang DJ wolfe sure plays db like a RB. ;)That made me laugh.Maybe DJ needs to go BACK to RB.
badger
10/12/2006, 11:32 AM
we have too many rb's. we need to recruit more db's!
rainiersooner
10/12/2006, 12:49 PM
I think we need to move Brown and Murray to cornerback - they are good athletes after all.
Scotty
10/12/2006, 08:30 PM
IMO you don't move blue chip recruits from the position they were recruited at before they even see the field.
FlatheadSooner
10/12/2006, 08:49 PM
Nobody.

AD returns next year for:

1. Heisman
2. NC
3. Miami
4. Whorns

And as an added bonus, he shatters the NCAA record books.

Wishful thinking. ;)
OU-HSV
10/12/2006, 09:01 PM
Demarco but dang DJ wolfe sure plays db like a RB. ;)
Heh..now that's a good one.
OU-HSV
10/12/2006, 09:02 PM
Nobody.

AD returns next year for:

1. Heisman
2. NC
3. Miami
4. Whorns

And as an added bonus, he shatters the NCAA record books.

Wishful thinking. ;)
I like the way you think
bixby28
10/12/2006, 11:49 PM
Murray and the other two freshmen look promising. Madu looked pretty good in the Fall practice, as well as Brown.
Allen Patrick is going to be the front runner for the starting job, but he's going to have to play a lot better to keep the freshman on bench in '07. Murray's HS highlight tapes are incredible, but so is the case with most D1 backs.
Sooner98
10/12/2006, 11:54 PM
Soober Fans?
Soonerus
10/13/2006, 12:26 AM
AD is not replaceable...
usmc-sooner
10/13/2006, 07:43 AM
AD is not replaceable...

I've heard talk that we will disband the football team after he leaves.
stoops the eternal pimp
10/13/2006, 07:49 AM
I've heard talk that we will disband the football team after he leaves.

The rumor going is that AD is going to start at DT saturday against Iowa State along with the punting duties and playing corner
LiL10(s)ArEaJoKe
10/13/2006, 09:19 AM
AD is not replaceable...


I have to agree he is not replaceable. Although, OU has had great backs in the past how many were replaced the next year after they left? Hell OSwho still hastnt found a replacement for Barry Sanders. I just hope he comes back for his senior year, because I dont wont to watch AD playing for the Raiders..........
Fraggle145
10/13/2006, 09:37 AM
Nobody.

AD returns next year for:

1. Heisman
2. NC
3. Miami
4. Whorns

And as an added bonus, he shatters the NCAA record books.

Wishful thinking. ;)

I like the way you think.
randu
10/13/2006, 10:09 AM
Nobody.

AD returns next year for:

1. Heisman
2. NC
3. Miami
4. Whorns

And as an added bonus, he shatters the NCAA record books.

Wishful thinking. ;)
I like the way you think
#1-Erin-Higgins-Fan
10/13/2006, 10:11 AM
There is NO WAY he comes back next year. I'll put money on it.
SoonerJLB
10/13/2006, 01:05 PM
He will only be a Senior...why would he want to leave early? :P

I also believe Santa Claus is real.
Big Red Ron
10/13/2006, 02:27 PM
Honestly, I think there is an outside chance that he returns next season. He could easily become the NCAA record holder for rushing yards and if he did come back they will give him the Heisman before the season starts.
The Maestro
10/13/2006, 02:40 PM
Honestly, I think there is an outside chance that he returns next season. He could easily become the NCAA record holder for rushing yards and if he did come back they will give him the Heisman before the season starts.

No kidding! Kind of like Troy Smith this year. I heard Pat Forde on ESPN SportsCenter say he dropped AD to third for ONLY rushing for 109 against texas. Uh, I guess he didn't notice when Troy Smith ONLY passed for 115 against Penn State.

Since when was 100 yards a bad game?
CtheB
10/13/2006, 02:45 PM
I think David Overstreet did a great job of picking the slack up after Sims.
dougsooner
10/13/2006, 03:30 PM
Pat Forde is a headline reading idiot. He overreacts to try and get his name out there, which in this case he did, followed closely by the word idiot but still he got it out there....
CatfishSooner
10/13/2006, 05:07 PM
Demarco M is next up to be starting
BudSooner
10/13/2006, 06:07 PM
AD is not leaving next year, Bob will have him returning as QB to run the option.










I'm full of it of course.
bixby28
10/13/2006, 07:37 PM
Peterson would be an idiot to stay another season at OU. He's got a daughter and millions of dollars waiting on him if he plays in the NFL in 2007.

Pat Forde dropped Peterson because he accounted for two turnovers that contributed to a loss last Saturday.

100yd. game aside, Peterson didn't play like a Heisman back.
FlatheadSooner
10/13/2006, 07:55 PM
Peterson would be an idiot to stay another season at OU. He's got a daughter and millions of dollars waiting on him if he plays in the NFL in 2007.

Pat Forde dropped Peterson because he accounted for two turnovers that contributed to a loss last Saturday.

100yd. game aside, Peterson didn't play like a Heisman back.

That's why I said.............................

Nobody.

AD returns next year for:

1. Heisman
2. NC
3. Miami
4. Whorns

And as an added bonus, he shatters the NCAA record books.

Wishful thinking. ;)
TXBOOMER
10/13/2006, 08:29 PM
Patrick...when given enough chances he can break long runs

He fumbles toooooo much. Murray will be a stud.
OU-HSV
10/13/2006, 09:18 PM
I'm with you TX..seems like AP needs to hang onto the ball a little better when given opportunities if he plans on challenging one of the young studs for the starting role next year.
stoopified
10/14/2006, 10:33 AM
Just got off the phone with Merv Johnson on the pregame call-in show.He says Brown is the best of the frosh right now and practices and travels as IF he MIGHT play this year.
Since71ASooner4Life
10/14/2006, 11:16 AM
Nobody.

AD returns next year for:

1. Heisman
2. NC
3. Miami
4. Whorns

And as an added bonus, he shatters the NCAA record books.

Wishful thinking. ;)

At least I'm not the only one living in a state of denial
colleyvillesooner
10/14/2006, 06:31 PM
please edit thread title to this year. :O