#19 OKLAHOMA 55 KANSAS STATE 0

“Best Laid Planes”

Due to mechanical issues with three different airplanes, the team’s departure from Will Rogers World Airport was delayed by over 8 hours Friday night.  Instead of a short 45 minute flight into the Manhattan Municipal Airport that would have them on the ground around 4:00 PM, the team didn’t arrive until Saturday morning about 12:15 AM. 

“Salute to the Ole Ball Coach”

As a salute to Steve Spurrier, who announced his immediate retirement during the week, Bob Stoops elected to forgo his usual OU game-day visor on Saturday.  The OAS also elected to forgo his usual OU game-day visor for the KSU game, but to be honest, it had nothing to do with the old ball coach calling it quits.  My usual game-day visor was simply unavailable due to the fact I hurled it out my car window onto I-30 when I was driving home from Fair Park the previous Saturday night.

“Things that make you want to go, huh?”

Look, Bill Snyder is obviously a great coach.  But that being said, how could he and his coaching staff look at last week’s Texas film and decide that the best way to attack the Sooner defense was through the air? Well, all I can say about that is….thank you.

“Can I Be Frank with You”

Frank Shannon finally got onto the field for more than a play or two, subbing in for an injured Jordan Evans.  Shannon had four solo tackles.  I’d still like for somebody to explain to me why Shannon, who lead the team in tackles in 2013, can’t get on the field more in 2015.  Of course, I’d also like for someone to explain to me why woman always…oh hell, forget it. Nobody has that kind of time.

 "Home Not So Sweet Home"

The road team has won the last 5 times in this series.  Bob Stoops is now a perfect 6-0 against Kansas State in Manhattan, with all 6 being by a double digit margin

Bipolar Sooners

A week after their pathetic effort and performance against Texas, the Sooners go on the road and completely dominate what had been a very competitive Kansas State team, by turning in one of their best all-around, total team performances in years.  While some, and rightfully so, will wonder where the hell that type of game plan, effort and execution was last week…I’m just impressed that the Sooners were able to put last week behind them and move forward.  Losing to Texas in the manner in which they did, this team could’ve pouted and gone into the tank.  The fact is, all the pre-season goals this team set for itself are still achievable.

64-86-99

Time in seconds of the Sooners first three scoring drives

Sophomore Defensive Back William Johnson

“Changes, They Are a Comin’”

After the Texas debacle, you had to figure the coached might shake things up a little personnel wise, and they did.  On Offense:  Against the Wildcats, OU offensive line Coach Bill Bedenbaugh gave freshman Dru Samia his second start of the year in place of senior Josiah St. John at right tackle and put sophomore Jonathan Alvarez back at left guard in place of senior Derek Farinok. Somehow, Ty Darlington was still the starter at center and Nile Kasitati was still the starting right guard.  On Defense: The big move was moving sophomore defensive back Steven Parker from nickel back to free safety in place of junior Hatari Byrd and inserting sophomore cornerback Will Johnson in at the nickel back or Roy Back.  I’m not going to lie, I had to look up who the hell Will Johnson was.  Turns out he's a 4 star recruit from New York state.

Start of the game: Score: OU 0 KSU 0.  There was a crowd of 52,867 packed into Bill Snyder Family Stadium.  Start of the 4^th Quarter: Score OU 48 KSU 0.  The crowd consisted of The Wildcat Band, the majority of the KSU student section (which was impressive) and 48,000 people disguised as seats.  Not sure I’ve ever seen a stadium look as empty on TV as that one did.

 “You’ll Have Nothing!”

The shut-out against KSU was the first against a conference opponent for the Sooners since 2010 when they blanked Iowa State 52-0.

“No Complaining Here”

Bitching about anything when a team whips a quality opponent on the road 55-0 is like waking up with Angelina Jolie and then complaining about her breath.  Since I would never do that, I won’t mention:

• Down 7-0, the Sooners busted a coverage that left a Wildcats receiver running wide-open down the right hash on a fly pattern, but got away with it when the K-State QB missed him by 15 yards.
• The revamped O-line still gave up 3 sacks, and this despite the fact that the Wildcats rarely blitzed. 
• Still no 100 yard rusher for the Sooners.

“The Best of Saturday”

• Eleven different Sooners caught passes on Saturday
• The Sooners made three interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown by Sanchez
• Total yards: OU 568 KSU 110
• The downfield blocking by the wide receivers was excellent
• Sooners had 6 sacks on the day
• Enjoy Sterling Shepard while you can, he is a special football player and even better person

Hell of bounce back win Sooners.  Now it’s time to get ready for Texas Tech. 
Boomer Sooner!

Just the Opinion of One Mildly Interested Guy

Buddy Putty – The Overweight Armchair Sooner