Running Backs for Next Year....

[oudavid1]

We are in trouble. We have no real depth. We have Whaley, coming over a horrible injury. Wouldn't surprise anyone if he is not what he once was. I always liked Clay, but he not fast or big enough to make any really good plays. Finch is small, runs like it. The only good news is that we have no two backs that are really alike the only bad news is we have no solid bets at RB next year. With questions of who the quarterback will be and the three best players on defense gone (4 if Demontre leaves), next year is looking to be puzzling for odds makers. Oh, and WR isnt looking great either. I think at this point, you would have to expect offensive production to decline.

[Sooner_Tuf]

Yep, the sky is falling no doubt about it.

I don't know what to tell you that you haven't already been told a million times. Might be a good time to register the name OSUPete1 while it's still available.

[Curly Bill]

The ol: go become an aggy retort - weak sauce!

[SoonerTerry]

Yep, the sky is falling no doubt about it.

I don't know what to tell you that you haven't already been told a million times. Might be a good time to register the name OSUPenis1 while it's still available.

FIFY

[SoonerMarkVA]

I'd like to see Millard with more time at TB, and Ripkowski at FB. That'd be a bruising backfield. Also, if Landry leaves, Bell gives us another big, strong runner in there, assuming they're willing to go The Full Tebow on him.

Stoops has his work cut out for him, that's for sure. Then again, going into 2003, no one had any idea where we were going to get any offense, and look what happened. You can't anticipate development and chemistry.

I do wonder what Calhoun and Miller are thinking right now about their transfers, though.

[Sooner in Tampa]

The ol: go become an aggy retort - weak sauce!

It's really the only response to the OP...his concerns are SPOT On!

But, hey...why let facts get in the way?

[SoonerTerry]

meh, I like Whaley, and think finch will come in off the bench after Whaley has pounded the D and get some good runs. but what do I know

[Curly Bill]

It's really the only response to the OP...his concerns are SPOT On!

But, hey...why let facts get in the way?

Concerns? We're not allowed to have concerns, not if you're a real fan. If you're a real fan you just blindly trust in our coaching staff.

[rock on sooner]

With only one RB committed for next year, I'm sure Gundy has a few in his sights...WR might not be as
bad as you think if Metoyer makes it, Reynolds and Jackson keep their noses clean and that hot shot
from Missouri signs. TE is an issue, though. When LJ announces he's returning (or not), a lot will happen
to the roster.

[kevpks]

I have big hopes for Alex Ross. Hopefully Danzel Williams can contribute as well next year. I'm not going to bust out the tired "we'll be fine" response, but there is some room for optimism.

[picasso]

We are in trouble. We have no real depth. We have Whaley, coming over a horrible injury. Wouldn't surprise anyone if he is not what he once was. I always liked Clay, but he not fast or big enough to make any really good plays. Finch is small, runs like it. The only good news is that we have no two backs that are really alike the only bad news is we have no solid bets at RB next year. With questions of who the quarterback will be and the three best players on defense gone (4 if Demontre leaves), next year is looking to be puzzling for odds makers. Oh, and WR isnt looking great either. I think at this point, you would have to expect offensive production to decline.

Sincerely,

2003

[stoops the eternal pimp]

As we continue to morph into Texas Tech, maybe the RB isn't going to contribute that much anyway..Maybe why the RBs are wanting out

[picasso]

I'm hoping we continue to try to develop a run game. This isn't 1999 when folks were scratching their heads on how to stop the spread but, Texas Tech? Do we not have two dual threat QB's waiting in line right now?

[IBleedCrimson]

As we continue to morph into Texas Tech, maybe the RB isn't going to contribute that much anyway..Maybe why the RBs are wanting out

This post made me really, really, sad.

[mojorisen2014]

I have big hopes for Alex Ross. Hopefully Danzel Williams can contribute as well next year. I'm not going to bust out the tired "we'll be fine" response, but there is some room for optimism.

I think ross will be a stud

[stoops the eternal pimp]

Guys, I didn't watch the game, but I saw that at one point in the OSU game, OU had 38 pass plays and 10 run plays...before the half if I'm correct..

Now, what team does this sound like? We'll see If Bob changes that direction, but that's the way we've been going since the 09 season.

[stoopified]

Not the least bit worried,I trust Bob and his staff.

[jkm, the stolen pifwafwi]

Guys, I didn't watch the game, but I saw that at one point in the OSU game, OU had 38 pass plays and 10 run plays...before the half if I'm correct..

Now, what team does this sound like? We'll see If Bob changes that direction, but that's the way we've been going since the 09 season.

So this year as far as Run/Pass balance is the worst it has been since 1999.

Year/% of plays that were passes
1999 63.4%
2000 52.3%
2001 56.3%
2002 41.5%
2003 47.1%
2004 41.8%
2005 39.0%
2006 37.9%
2007 41.1%
2008 46.7%
2009 51.7%
2010 52.3%
2011 56.4%

Please note that we have passed more than ran all 3 years Landry has been the starter

[Dan Thompson]

Every time I watched Finch try and block some monster coming in off the corner, I felt sorry for him. Probably gave away 75 pounds sometimes. Would it be a bad idea to move Finch to WR?

[sooneredaco]

As we continue to morph into Texas Tech, maybe the RB isn't going to contribute that much anyway..Maybe why the RBs are wanting out

Not saying your wrong... but, ughhh this made me wanna puke. The truth hurts I suppose. Something need to change in a hurry