SOONERS SOMEHOW SURVIVE HORNS 31-26

OKLAHOMA 31 TEXAS 26

Yes, a win is a win and the Sooner Nation will gladly take it, especially when that victory comes against the University of Texas.  But that being said, don’t let the final score of the 109^th annual OU-Texas game fool you...the Oklahoma Sooners got out played and flat-out kicked around in the Cotton Bowl last Saturday by an undermanned, below average Texas Longhorn football team.

OU-Texas for the 109th Time

"Won't you take it, to the limit, one more time" - The Eagles

As was the case against West Virginia, Alex Ross’ kickoff return for a touchdown not only changed the momentum of the game, but most likely, the outcome of it as well.

 Alex Ross Kickoff Return

"Deep Fried Thoughts"...by The OAS

It May Sound Corny but...

Fletcher's says that during an average 24-day fair season, their stands sell nearly 630,000 corny dogs. If you laid all those dogs end to end, they would stretch from Big Tex all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.

If you laid three of those dogs from end to end, they would stretch to approximately three feet...which is the amount of total offense the Sooners were able to accumulate in the first quarter.

"I Get a Kick Out of You" - Frank Sinatra

Michael Hunnicutt nailed a long field goal in the first half that gave the Sooners a 10-3 lead.  Hunnicutt, who has now made a field goal in 23 consecutive games for the Sooners, now has over 400-points in his career…only the 20^th player in NCAA history to reach that mark.

Punter Jed Barnett, was very good last Saturday.  Barnett averaged 43.8 yards on his nine kicks, one of which was a 66 yarder that changed the field position advantage back to the Sooners. 

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"Colonel Mustard, in the Midway....with 10 coupons"

 The State Fair reports that corny dog connoisseurs consume over 1500 gallons of mustard during the average 24 day fair session.   

Sanchez & Wilson

One week after watching our two starting cornerbacks get beat more often than an NFL wife, Sanchez and Wilson rebounded and played pretty well against the Longhorns. Sanchez couldn't tackle me, but he is a ball hawk.  His pick six, along with Ross' kickoff return, were the reasons the Sooners were able to win.

Sanchez Pick Six

The Weather

Cloudy, slight wind out of the NW at 11mph with a game time temperature of 58 degree’s?  That’s like fat guy heaven. Thank you Mother Nature,

"Another Deep Fried Thought"...by The OAS

Batter Up

The State Fair reports that it takes 50,000 lbs. of mix to make  enough corny dog batter for the 24-day fair session. 

The Sooners Plead: Not Guilty 

The Sooners were wrongly penalized three times for 20 yards in the game...while the Longhorns were caught cheating 11 times for 85 yards.  The Charlie Strong plan for discipline is having a tough start in Austin.

The Name's Bond.  Devante Bond.

Devonte Bond made his first appearance of the year for the Sooners and seemed to bring a little energy to the defense.  He came into the game for Geno Grissom who is still struggling with the read option run game.  If Geno doesn't have an ah-ha moment this week and suddenly figure it out, look for Bond to get an increased amount of playing time against K-State...since the read option is their specialty.

Offensive Knight-Mares

I thought this was the game that the Sooners coaching staff would finally turn Trevor Knight loose and let him run the football.  I was wrong.  
I understand they don't want to risk him getting hurt, but by not letting him run the football, they have already lost one game...and almost another.  Not letting Knight play to his strengths has train-wrecked this offense to the point that it has no identity.
Knight's strengths are running the football and throwing while rolling out or on the run.  Those strengths were the basis of why the Sooners implemented the zone-read option offense.
But the only option that Knight ever chooses is option 1, which is to hand-off to the running back.  He never fakes the handoff to run with it...and wouldn't you know it...somehow the defensive coordinators for the other teams have noticed that.  
If Knight doesn't ever run with it, it's no longer a zone-read option.  What it is, is a delayed handoff, 5 yards deep in your own backfield...that the opposing defense can tee-off on without hesitation.  Asking your offensive line to hold their blocks that long, when the opposition doesn't have to worry about being faked out, is like asking a security guard to break up the Mexican drug cartel.

"Another Deep Fried Thought"...by The OAS

Grease is the Word

The State Fair reports that the food vendors at the State Fair go through roughly 21,000 gallons of oil during the fair session.

Jordan Evans

14 tackles (7 solo) including a couple that left a mark.  I love this guy.

Knight-Mares II

Trevor Knight is NOT a pocket QB.  I went back last week and watched a replay of the Sugar Bowl (insert your own I need to get a life joke here).  Against Alabama, the Sooners had him rolling out to both sides to throw the ball.  They didn't ask him to stand in the pocket.
When Knight tries to be a pocket passer, he is like a brown shoe at a formal...very uncomfortable and out of place.  He likes to tap dance with his feet and lock his eyes in on his first option, which is usually Sterling Shepard.

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Grease is the Word

Did you know that a corny dog only has about 225 calories each?  No wonder I feel so good, I only had 900 calories on Saturday.

Tunnel Vision...Incomplete Pass

Trevor has got to learn to go through his progressions. To often he locks in on his first option and never looks for anyone else.
Trevor, you're in college, so let me explain it to you like this....it's like making a booty call.  If the first girl doesn't answer or isn't available, you don't wait...you call another girl...and then another...until you finally find an available girl. 

Third Downs to First Downs 

First Downs:  Texas  24   Oklahoma  11

Want to know why we got beat against TCU and couldn't put away a bad Texas team?  Third down conversions.  This is the most important down in football...it extends drives when you have the ball on offense...and it stops an opponent's drive and keeps your defense fresh when you don't have the ball.

The Longhorns converted their first six 3rd down attempts and went 7 for 11 in the first half and 10 of 18 for the game. The Sooners converted 1 out of their 11 chances on 3rd down.
One.  Uno.  Less than two and only slightly better than none. That means I had more corny dogs than the Sooners had converted 3rd downs on Saturday.

                               Time of possession:
                    Texas 37:58  Oklahoma 22:02
See above.

"Another Deep Fried Thought"...by The OAS

That's a lot of Weiner

The corny dog stands use over 60,000 lbs. of hot dogs during the 24-day fair session.

Ahmad Thomas

The Oklahoma safety may have had ten tackles, but when it comes to pass coverage, he couldn't cover a man-hole.  Mike Stoops says it's a lack of communication.  Really?  Well, since all the yelling you do at him every time he comes off the field isn't getting through to him, maybe you ought to play someone who can hear.

The Final Score 

Oklahoma 31- Texas 26

Oh, by the way….the Sooners did win the game.

Going Forward...
The Sooners find themselves in much the same position after six games as they did in 2013.
- 5-1 record. (2-1 Conference)
- Big home game against a ranked opponent looming
- Questions surrounding the QB and offensive direction 
- A defense that gives up to many 3rd down conversions, big plays and has trouble with running QB's
- But this team still has everything to play for, since all the goals they set for the season are still seemingly obtainable.

College Football...you just got to love it...with or without the mustard.

Just the opinion of one mildly interested guy

The Overweight Armchair Sooner

Buddy Putty