Just saw on espn that OU and BYU are talking about a September 2009 game at the new Jerryworld If this is true, it would be very exciting. Anyone know about this?
It sounds great. Does BYU travel well? If so, do you think Arlington has enough bike racks for their mode of transportation?
since we are on the topic of future schedules between 2009 and 2019, OU is expected to play Miami, Florida State, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and LSU http://www.soonerstats.com/football/seasons/schedule.cfm?seasonid=2009 not too shabby
I don't see itmyself.It would be counter to OUr noncon scedhuling philosophy.That would give us games against two traditionla football powers in BYU and UM.We like to play one cupcake,2 mid-majors and ONE name team.Alao don't see us giving up a homegame in noncon when we are alraedy playing UM on the road.IF this actually happens I would be shocked.
If we play one more home game we will have 4 conference home games and 2 non-conference home games, as many home games as we had this year.
OU's noncon scheduling philosophy is a top name team and right now Miami only meets half of those requirements. BYU gives OU another strong team to make up for Miami's currently weak team.
Another game in Dallas would be great for recruiting. Joe C. knows what he's doing. Must be great for us $$$ and I know we could bring in all the top kids in TX to attend another arse whipping put on by the Sooners. Also, a good trip for our fans who don't get OU/TU tickets.
I'd be guessing that the Miami game is gonna be off the schedule next year, but this is just a guess.
it's getting to the point now where we can't play any directional schools in the nonconference. i say bring 'em on. it's not like we have any top 5 schools on the sched. but if we can get wins over top 20 teams while other schools are playing the citadel, we'll be in the nc picture every year. why do you think usc was left out? they had a weak sched.
If it acts as an away game for us, love it. If it acts as a home game for us, completely and totally HATE IT.
Their alums in Utah/Nevada/Calif are too tight to travel well east of the Rockies (there is a reason they are going to the Las Vegas Bowl 4 years straight), however lots of local Mormons will be encouraged to go to the game so they will get some butts in the seats. They are a decent team but Max Hall folds up like a cheap tent at the first sign of good pressure (see this years TCU and University of Utah games). They like to pad their offensive stats against inferior competition, so don't be misled by stats. Should not be a problem for the Sooners. I hope this is not going to be done giving up a home game.
