Cameron Newton

[Sooner04]

Landry was just a redshirt freshman, so he's still got time to turn into a great one. I'm not a believer yet, but he's shown us all too much to just be tossed aside.

Honest question............he has?

[sooneredaco]

If we get him fine,IF not, we still have Landry,Drew Allen,and come this fall Blake Bell.Anyone expecting any QB to come in and be a dual-threat whiz at OU is ignoring OU's long established qb philosophy.We DO NOT want OUr qbs to run.
With or without Cameron our qb play will be improved next year because of the experince we return on o-line and at wr.IF ANYONE beats out Landry then they will have to be topnotch.Either way I am confident OUr qb play will be improved next season.

I hate to disagree with you, but I don't think it's been OUr philosophy to not have OUr QB'srun. Jason White, running qb till he got hurt. Paul Thompson runnig QB. Rhett Bomar (the so called white Micheal Vick) running qb till hr decided to break rules. So I think we've been looking for a running qb just hasn't quite worked out due to certain circumstances. IMHO

[stoops the eternal pimp]

When was Paul Thompson a running quarterback?

[kustang619]

Yeah but, ................... are we getting any offensive lineman so any of them can have a chance?

Adam Shead OL 6-4, 315 from Cedar Hill, TX
Tyrus Thompson OL 6-6, 278 from Pflugerville, TX
Daryl Williams OL 6-5, 269 from Corinth, TX
Austin Woods OL 6-5, 290 from Rockwall, TX
Bronson Irwin OL 6-4, 322 from Mustang, OK

[rawlingsHOH]

It definitely seems since injury #2 to White, they cut down the QB run game significantly.

Bomar had quite a few designed runs, and even more improvs. But I think that had to do more with neccessity than preference. The next year, with Thompson, they ran it less. Though did utilize PT's athleticism with lots of boots and half-rolls.

[sooneredaco]

If he wasn't considered a running QB why was he used as a wide reciever when the replaced him with the other running qb in Bomar?

[NormanPride]

Honest question............he has?

Yes he has, rus. Just not on the road.

[StoopTroup]

QBs run when they can't pass usually. I just don't see us cutting a QB loose on foot unless he doesn't have any receivers. Sam posted insane numbers and he ran a few times....but the run I remember him for is the one that left me breathless. I'd rather see our QBs pass.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

If he wasn't considered a running QB why was he used as a wide reciever when the replaced him with the other running qb in Bomar?

Kerry Meier moved from Quarterback to WR for Kansas and he sure wasn't a running quarterback....

A running quarterback is someone who rushes the ball from the quarterback position...

Paul didn't have much YAC as a receiver because he didn't run with the ball well.

[sooneredaco]

QBs run when they can't pass usually. I just don't see us cutting a QB loose on foot unless he doesn't have any receivers. Sam posted insane numbers and he ran a few times....but the run I remember him for is the one that left me breathless. I'd rather see our QBs pass.

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I agree I'd raher see them pass. However it's a nice option to have.

[sooneredaco]

Kerry Meier moved from Quarterback to WR for Kansas and he sure wasn't a running quarterback....

A running quarterback is someone who rushes the ball from the quarterback position...

Paul didn't have much YAC as a receiver because he didn't run with the ball well.

I guess I just viewed it a little different. PT IMO was not the prototype pocket passer that say Sammy is. I always viewed him as an athletic QB that had the ability to run in need be. One thing is certain. PT was an incredible guy to have on campus. He was a true leader that was willing to do whatver was needed for the good of the team. We need more guys like that.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I guess I just viewed it a little different. PT IMO was not the prototype pocket passer that say Sammy is. I always viewed him as an athletic QB that had the ability to run in need be. One thing is certain. PT was an incredible guy to have on campus. He was a true leader that was willing to do whatver was needed for the good of the team. We need more guys like that.

I agree with the character of Paul...great man..

And no Paul wasn't the pocket passer type...He rolled out of the pocket a lot.....

[StoopTroup]

I agree I'd raher see them pass. However it's a nice option to have.

Agreed. We just have seen to many QBs get hurt. Having a reputation for not sending guy to the NFL because you used them up isn't exactly going to help recruit future Heisman Winners. What was cool about Sam was that he grew up watching OU and it was his dream. Most awesome OU QB in Oklahoma History IMO.

Paul was a great guy...but Sam brought even more. Sam put it all on the line coming back this year. Some thought he was crazy but he's my hero. I hope more kids follow in his footsteps at OU.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

your my hero troup...

[Sooner04]

Yes he has, rus. Just not on the road.

I knew I took a chance on you calling me that name again, but it really was an honest question. One of the rough things about these message boards is getting the context of one's question out because it looks black/white on here. I was not trying to be an ***.

At home and on the road I've seen a guy with poor footwork, questionable decision making and an inaccurate arm. Do you think he'll grow into anything more than serviceable? I don't.

On the other hand, what have you seen from him that leads you to believe greatness is ahead?

[StoopTroup]

[OK2U]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e60_8ln-MgE

[StoopTroup]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e60_8ln-MgE

He did stick it to him....lol

[OK2U]

I know he visited Miss. St., and North Carolina too.
KSU also in the hunt.

[sooneredaco]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e60_8ln-MgE

That was awesome!