44BluesExplosion
12/4/2006, 12:35 PM
I tried everything from taking them out of my boots and shaking them to jumping up and down... They just didn't work. Damn toe warmers.
The game was great. Both Oklahoma and Nebraska players came in really understanding the tradition. I loved seeing each side help each other up after plays and patting each other on the helmet. It was also pretty neat to see both sides of fans clap for each team as they left the field. Say what you want about the coaches involved, but this is a classy rivalry and something both NU and OU should be really proud of.
The Game. The Oklahoma defense was really physical and I think we have the injuries to prove it. These guys are getting really good. The speed on the field is second to no one in the country and Brent V. did his best job of the year scheming... Lot's of blitz packages with little wrinkles I had never seen before. And I was really happy to see Nick Harris catch on to all the little subtleties of being a run AND pass safety.
Still, I was most impressed with Paul Thompson. It's not that I think he is a top tier QB or even a great prospect to be one... He is not. I was most impressed with him mentally and his ability to "get it done" with the tools he has... And even though he made his first catostrophic decision error of the year (the interception), I was amazed at how he was able to forget it and get back on his horse. That 99 yard drive happened because of his poise and Kelly's great hands. I would have loved to be in the huddle for that drive... Rumor has it Paul and Kelly were really chatting it up.
And the coaches? They've done a great job this year. I'm really in awe of their luck (only comes if your good) and their ability to adjust. They made their salary this year fellas... And I'm betting their toe warmers were working just fine on Saturday night.
The game was great. Both Oklahoma and Nebraska players came in really understanding the tradition. I loved seeing each side help each other up after plays and patting each other on the helmet. It was also pretty neat to see both sides of fans clap for each team as they left the field. Say what you want about the coaches involved, but this is a classy rivalry and something both NU and OU should be really proud of.
The Game. The Oklahoma defense was really physical and I think we have the injuries to prove it. These guys are getting really good. The speed on the field is second to no one in the country and Brent V. did his best job of the year scheming... Lot's of blitz packages with little wrinkles I had never seen before. And I was really happy to see Nick Harris catch on to all the little subtleties of being a run AND pass safety.
Still, I was most impressed with Paul Thompson. It's not that I think he is a top tier QB or even a great prospect to be one... He is not. I was most impressed with him mentally and his ability to "get it done" with the tools he has... And even though he made his first catostrophic decision error of the year (the interception), I was amazed at how he was able to forget it and get back on his horse. That 99 yard drive happened because of his poise and Kelly's great hands. I would have loved to be in the huddle for that drive... Rumor has it Paul and Kelly were really chatting it up.
And the coaches? They've done a great job this year. I'm really in awe of their luck (only comes if your good) and their ability to adjust. They made their salary this year fellas... And I'm betting their toe warmers were working just fine on Saturday night.