I've had a few days to marinate and make snap judgments on the Sooners ho-hum 24-7 victory over UTEP.
From the "Polishing a Turd" Department I offer the following. First, 1-0 is better than 0-1. Do not lose sight of the fact that the Sooners are still in the title hunt! Second, as FIL (father-in-law) pointed out, the Sooners learned a lot more about themselves than, say, OSU did in their mockery of a game.
Now back to reality. This game was 10-7 going into the 4th quarter because the offense just looked putrid.
There still hasn't been a time since Ryan Broyles went down where the Sooner offense has had anything resembling rhythm. On this night it would be easy to blame the O-Line, Josh Heupel, dropped passes or Landry (in that order). If the first two do not drastically improve it's going to be a very long and depressing season.
There's no real sugar-coating the lack of depth at O-Line so Josh Heupel has to figure out a way to work around it. The answer in El Paso was a steady, nauseating dose of screens and swing passes. This is done under the guise of trying to get players into the flow of the game but this does not play to Landry's strengths. He does not throw this pass particularly well. What Josh did try that worked was the hurry up offense. It was really effective the three plays it was used. Fingers crossed that this number goes up by the week. I will not hold my breath.
Now, Landry looked quicker than ever moving around in the pocket. He must have done a lot of cone drills with the QB guru out in California. He also made one hell of a throw to Kenny Fucking Shitbag for the first touchdown (backhanded compliment alert) albeit on a desperate 3rd and long cross-field heave. But it was a beautiful pass. Other than that I almost spewed beer out of my nose when the announcers said Landry was in the Heisman discussion.
Dropped passes are going to correct themselves. This will not be a lingering issue.
In other news, I'm pretty excited about the DD Williams era. It's unfortunate it comes at the expense of Roy Finch's playing time but he looks to be the real deal. Dom Whaley looked healthy but he did not play particularly well. Trey Millard gobbled up yards as he is wont to do. The Belldozer's role has expanded from the goal line to 3rd and short. It'll be swell if he can prove he can throw the ball in this situation as that could be lethal. Last year his passing was poisonous.
Defensively it was mildly disconcerting to see so many missed tackles at the point of attack. Just as on offense, the line deserves much of the blame. There seemed to be very little push. UTEP got to Landry better than the Sooners got to the UTEP QB's. This is an indictment of both OU lines.
The D got off to a rough start but got settled down. Giving up less than 100 passing yards to anyone is pretty legit. Giving up 200+ rushing yards is not. No points allowed is nice although the UTEP special teams unit gave the game away. Individually, I thought Chuka Ndulue looked great. Tony MF Jefferson played as everyone expects. David King seemed to get his name called a lot as well. Tom Wort and Corey Nelson had a pretty quiet 11 tackles between them. I was surprised to see the ball thrown at Demontre Hurst as much as it was and I hope this speaks to Aaron Colvin's cover corner ability. I'll be interested to see how the D-Line looks when Casey Walker and Stacy McGee get back into the lineup.
Overall, everything fell short of expectations. I will do my best not to worry until the K-State game on September 22nd. The Florida A&M home opener and a bye week (so two bye weeks?) should provide all the time needed to get into game shape. Then, we'll see what we have.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Saturday, September 1, 2012
UTEP
Today is a great day. The air is a little sweeter, the grass a little greener and Sooner football returns for another fall. This is maybe my favorite sports day of the year. It's as sweet as the last day of the season is bitter. I've got a spring in my step, I keep rubbing my hands together in anticipation, and I'm even wearing a brand new pair of underwear which is really nice. All that leads to the point that I'm in great spirits and so pumped for college football season.
We've covered the offseason and made our picks for the coming year, now it's time for tacks of brass. The Sooners open against Mike Price's miners of UTEP. A fringe team at their best and a total joke at their worst, they come in light on experienced players and a plan to play two guys at QB. Their running backs have amassed something like 30 carries total as a unit. All of these things bode well for the debut of our newest incarnation of Mike Stoops' Sooner defense. I think we'll have plenty to shut them down and hopefully we won't see the maddening long plays of recent years given up today. I hate the bend-but-don't-break style we've had recently. What's wrong with a steady stream of 3 and outs? Hopefully we'll find out today that nothing is wrong with it.
Offensively, my guess is we'll take a little time to get the passing game clicking. But, I think we'll get it moving and it will be playstation stats all around. I think we'll run the ball well and Dom will look tough. I'm also excited to see what Damien Williams can do. Bottom line, I think we'll cruise in this one and win with a helping of 2nd teamers at the end getting a taste. Quick aside, evidently Geneo Grissom is suspended for this one. I don't have much to say other than I'm getting pretty fucking tired of all of these suspensions. Seems like that it never used to happen and now it's damn near weekly. Anyway, on to the picks.
Offense
As I mentioned before, there should be stats to go around. So who stands out? Up until the moment I was writing this I was thinking Trey Metoyer would be my pick. But, I'm having a last minute change of heart. I'm going with Dom Whaley. I think he's back and I think he wants to prove to everyone that he's back. I think he goes over 120 yards and gets in the end zone twice. I also think I'll uncontrollably get a raging boner at the mention of his name thereafter.
Defense
This is a tougher call for me. There are so many guys I could see having a good day. However, I'm going with the MF of this season, Tony Motherfuckin' Jefferson I think he'll be flying around and lighting dudes up all evening. I could also see him forcing a turnover today, just a gut feeling.
Score
Well, as I said, I think we'll cruise. I think we'll come out fired up on both sides of the ball. The offense is sluggish early but gets rolling before halftime. I think the defense comes out with something to prove and I think they come up big and pitch the shutout. Sooners roll 48-0.
I'm so glad the season is back and real games are here again. Now let's beat the living shit out of these guys and start the season off right.
Boomer to the Motherfuckin Sooner.
We've covered the offseason and made our picks for the coming year, now it's time for tacks of brass. The Sooners open against Mike Price's miners of UTEP. A fringe team at their best and a total joke at their worst, they come in light on experienced players and a plan to play two guys at QB. Their running backs have amassed something like 30 carries total as a unit. All of these things bode well for the debut of our newest incarnation of Mike Stoops' Sooner defense. I think we'll have plenty to shut them down and hopefully we won't see the maddening long plays of recent years given up today. I hate the bend-but-don't-break style we've had recently. What's wrong with a steady stream of 3 and outs? Hopefully we'll find out today that nothing is wrong with it.
Offensively, my guess is we'll take a little time to get the passing game clicking. But, I think we'll get it moving and it will be playstation stats all around. I think we'll run the ball well and Dom will look tough. I'm also excited to see what Damien Williams can do. Bottom line, I think we'll cruise in this one and win with a helping of 2nd teamers at the end getting a taste. Quick aside, evidently Geneo Grissom is suspended for this one. I don't have much to say other than I'm getting pretty fucking tired of all of these suspensions. Seems like that it never used to happen and now it's damn near weekly. Anyway, on to the picks.
Offense
As I mentioned before, there should be stats to go around. So who stands out? Up until the moment I was writing this I was thinking Trey Metoyer would be my pick. But, I'm having a last minute change of heart. I'm going with Dom Whaley. I think he's back and I think he wants to prove to everyone that he's back. I think he goes over 120 yards and gets in the end zone twice. I also think I'll uncontrollably get a raging boner at the mention of his name thereafter.
Defense
This is a tougher call for me. There are so many guys I could see having a good day. However, I'm going with the MF of this season, Tony Motherfuckin' Jefferson I think he'll be flying around and lighting dudes up all evening. I could also see him forcing a turnover today, just a gut feeling.
Score
Well, as I said, I think we'll cruise. I think we'll come out fired up on both sides of the ball. The offense is sluggish early but gets rolling before halftime. I think the defense comes out with something to prove and I think they come up big and pitch the shutout. Sooners roll 48-0.
I'm so glad the season is back and real games are here again. Now let's beat the living shit out of these guys and start the season off right.
Boomer to the Motherfuckin Sooner.
OU - UTEP
It's time to get this party started.
There was this one time when the Sooners started the season on the road. They featured a much ballyhooed Quarterback who should have entered the draft the previous spring but decided to come back for his Senior season. The Sooners played an opponent of some quality but the game should not have been close. The QB went down to a season-ending injury, an inexperienced QB replaced him, the Sooners lost the game.
Let's not have that happen again.
There are only two things interesting to me about the UTEP Miners. They are coached by Mike Price. Second, the Red State portion of the Sooner fanbase (and there are many) traveling down for this one are concerned about getting caught up in some Mexican borderland violence. Nothing whatsoever on the football field for the UTEP football team intrigues me enough to even look at their roster.
I am keenly interested in the Sooner storylines. Those stories being the return of Mike Stoops, his defense, the Wide Receivers, the return of Dom Whaley, the Offensive Line and the play calling.
I'm not expecting perfection or wholesale changes to the D. But I do expect to see some brahs flying around like their hair is on fire. I want to see the promising beginning of something that, when it is firing on all cylinders, will put fear in opponents.
Offensively, it all starts up front. The O-Line has to give Lonnie time to find his new receivers. Josh Heupel needs to be clever enough to get the running game going and open everything up. It's a simple game really.
Offense
I'm going with Dom Whaley here. This is a pick from the heart. His injury last year was a crushing blow not only for the team but for a great story. Today he can get it going again. Rumor has it he looks like his old self. Why does it look like I have a plantain in my trousers?
Defense
How can I go with anyone other than Tony Motherfuckin Jefferson? He's got a new role where he's free to run roughshod. I look forward to it. Hopefully he can more than justify his selection as the first two time recipient of the MFer Award.
The Score
If this game looks anything like Taking Care of Business (dba TCB) I'll be thrilled. Of course I can't imagine anything else. I'm actually feeling pretty good about utter dominance.
OU 31 UTEP 10
Boomer to the Motherfuckin Sooner
UPDATE:
I searched the roster high and low earlier this week because I wanted to make an award for Most Likely to be Suspended for the Season Opener. I did not make a selection because I figured all the non- judeo christian youth had already been taken off the roster. But lo and behold the tradition continues with Geneo Grissom getting suspended. Good Christ it's as predictable as taxes.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
More Steamers
Most likely to wish his jock had a full back.
I think this might be an obvious one, but Lonnie. Nobody shits themselves more readily in the face of pressure- both literal and figurative. I truly hope this trait is a thing of the past but it's his fourth year starting and, fool me once...
Most simultaneous high fives/head nods/smiles inspired.
Dom Whaley. He's a great story, sure. But moreover he's a fucking hardass. He's got that awesome combination of avoiding tackles but also knowing the right time to sound the truck horn and get 4 extra yards at the expense of a DB. Some backs run around, some run over, but the best know how to and when to do both.
"Celebrity" roaming the sideline who most needs to start buying a ticket again.
Toby Keith. Mostly because I think he looks like such a douche. Plus I have to explain to anyone I'm watching a game with here who he is and why he's on the sideline. Which is flimsy at best: "Why is he on the sideline?" me: "He's from a town near Norman and he's country music singer." "This gets you sideline access for life?" me: "I guess so" (head shaking).
Game I briefly entertained the idea of attending before I realized I didn't want to end up like Ned Beatty
A lengthy award title to be sure, but apt. West Virginia. I am always hopeful for games that are somewhat near NYC to attend (read: rare). I thought Morgantown might be an option but realized that I'd probably wind up in a shed with a car battery attached to my nipples and some 70 year old man licking my cheek.
I think that's about it for this year's Steamers. Mitch covered the high points which is really the MF award at this point since Old Steady is still TBD. Not to oversell it, but Tony winning it twice is huge and we both think he's going to have a really awesome year.
I'm so fucking pumped for football it's not even funny, and I'm glad that the next posts will be about actual games. On a small side note, our next post will be number 100. Hard to believe, but also somewhat sad since it's taken us 3 seasons to get here. Anyway, let's get to some real game action now and hopefully make a run this year.
Boomer to the Motherfuckin' Sooner.
I think this might be an obvious one, but Lonnie. Nobody shits themselves more readily in the face of pressure- both literal and figurative. I truly hope this trait is a thing of the past but it's his fourth year starting and, fool me once...
Most simultaneous high fives/head nods/smiles inspired.
Dom Whaley. He's a great story, sure. But moreover he's a fucking hardass. He's got that awesome combination of avoiding tackles but also knowing the right time to sound the truck horn and get 4 extra yards at the expense of a DB. Some backs run around, some run over, but the best know how to and when to do both.
"Celebrity" roaming the sideline who most needs to start buying a ticket again.
Toby Keith. Mostly because I think he looks like such a douche. Plus I have to explain to anyone I'm watching a game with here who he is and why he's on the sideline. Which is flimsy at best: "Why is he on the sideline?" me: "He's from a town near Norman and he's country music singer." "This gets you sideline access for life?" me: "I guess so" (head shaking).
Game I briefly entertained the idea of attending before I realized I didn't want to end up like Ned Beatty
A lengthy award title to be sure, but apt. West Virginia. I am always hopeful for games that are somewhat near NYC to attend (read: rare). I thought Morgantown might be an option but realized that I'd probably wind up in a shed with a car battery attached to my nipples and some 70 year old man licking my cheek.
I think that's about it for this year's Steamers. Mitch covered the high points which is really the MF award at this point since Old Steady is still TBD. Not to oversell it, but Tony winning it twice is huge and we both think he's going to have a really awesome year.
I'm so fucking pumped for football it's not even funny, and I'm glad that the next posts will be about actual games. On a small side note, our next post will be number 100. Hard to believe, but also somewhat sad since it's taken us 3 seasons to get here. Anyway, let's get to some real game action now and hopefully make a run this year.
Boomer to the Motherfuckin' Sooner.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The 2012 Steamers
Or some official awards name TBD.
With an eye towards kickoff let's do some prognosticating on all things Sooner football 2012.
The 2012 MFer
Let's start big here. This award has been around for years and now of course t-shirts are even made. This is the granddaddy of them all. No joke, the MFer has our utmost respect. The MFer is a leader on the football field, he's the lynchpin of the defense, he hits hard, he makes opponents gameplan around him. He is, above all else, the guy who makes plays that make you say, "Did you see [Blank] Mother Fuckin [Blank]?!"
For the first time in Mitch-Navin MFer history we have our first 2-time MFer recipient in Tony MF Jefferson (alluded to here byNostradamus Navin). Other award winners surely were deserving of two or possibly three-time status. But Tony separated himself from a fairly tight field last year and this year there simply is nobody worthy (on paper) of taking his place. This does not mean he wins by default. It says something about his play that nobody is close enough to make a case.
So congratulations Tony!
The 2012 Old Steady
Here's where things get shaky. In fact, Navin and I have deliberated and we're going to puss out. Not entirely but we can't reach a consensus on this one so we are deferring to week 3 or 4 to make our decision. Hey, it's our blog and our awards so it's our rules. As far as I'm concerned there are only two awards that need a consensus. MFer and Old Steady. So until we have them they are unannounced.
I will attempt to sate our readerships appetite for a selection by guessing that Old Steady will ultimately come from the group of Dom Whaley, Kenny Fuckin Shitbag Stills, David King, Tom Wort, Corey Nelson, Demontre Hurst or Aaron Colvin. Happy?
Here are some awards that are completely open to our whims.
The Memorial Matt "Gas Rag" McCoy Award for the defensive player who gets torched a little too readily.
The award goes to... Tom Wort
We're humans. We hate giving this award out. But inevitably somebody on the defense is going to stick out like a sore thumb in a bad way. Last year Gabe Lynn snatched it from Javon Harris in one of the most hotly contested races in Gas Rag Award history.
Both Harris and Lynn will see plenty of action this year as well so they are by no means out of the picture. But Tom Wort sometimes looks like he's seeing a forward pass for the first time. If Jayden Bird sees significant action he instantly steals the award.
Perhaps it isn't fair to select a Linebacker. But to that I say quit telling me how awesome they are in pass coverage, or better yet, quit making them cover slot receivers running skinny posts in obvious passing situations.
Offensive Newcomer of the Year
To Trey Metoyer. The Wide Receiving unit needs a hero to replace Ryan Broyles and nobody has enjoyed the offseason ballyhoo more than Metoyer.
Defensive Newcomer of the Year
It's Chuka Ndulue by default. He's the only starter who didn't take significant snaps last year. The only other starting option is RJ Washington who is a Senior. As mentioned in previous posts, Julian Wilson or Gary Simon could also emerge here.
Most Head Scratching Depth Chart Move (View Depth Chart Here)
The omission of Roy Finch everywhere except kickoff returns. I honestly don't know how this guy starts every season in the doghouse. First I read a report the other day that he's moved to slot receiver. I thought it was a joke even though he has been used there. But he's not listed in the top 2 at any WR position. At Running Back he's not listed in the top three.
He was the second leading rusher last year and he only played six games. He was honorable mention all Big 12. When he touches the ball everyone in the stadium holds their breath. It's inexplicable.
Update: Supposedly Finch doesn't play because due to subpar QB protection blocking. Flimsy at best.
Most Likely to have Mike Stoops Living in His Earhole
So many choices here. I'm going with Gabe Lynn. He's starting at the Nickel and is going to be heavily relied on it seems. It really could be anyone in the secondary and they may wind up taking turns like everyone did last year with Soggy Box's number 12.
Most Divisive
Easy: Landry. No one will divide any fanbase quite like this guy. Each side feeds off each other too so it will only get worse. Look, he's a solid Quarterback. He's a lock to give you 60+% completion and 4,500 yards passing. He's competent OK? But if the Sooners are down with one last chance with the ball. Is he going to put the team on his back and win the thing?
Most Likely to Have Kickers Tits
You know. They guy whose moobs poke out below his shoulderpads. This year it's this guy. Eric Hosek (It would be a lock if he spelled his name Erik though).
Most Likely to Get My Father-In-Law Hot and Bothered During Pre-Game Stretch
My father in law likes to get to his seat early to watch the boys stretch. I'm half kidding and I'm cheating a little because I know him too well but my father-in-law goes ape-shit over the "length" and athleticism of Jordan Phillips.
What other categories should we have?
With an eye towards kickoff let's do some prognosticating on all things Sooner football 2012.
The 2012 MFer
Let's start big here. This award has been around for years and now of course t-shirts are even made. This is the granddaddy of them all. No joke, the MFer has our utmost respect. The MFer is a leader on the football field, he's the lynchpin of the defense, he hits hard, he makes opponents gameplan around him. He is, above all else, the guy who makes plays that make you say, "Did you see [Blank] Mother Fuckin [Blank]?!"
For the first time in Mitch-Navin MFer history we have our first 2-time MFer recipient in Tony MF Jefferson (alluded to here by
So congratulations Tony!
The 2012 Old Steady
Here's where things get shaky. In fact, Navin and I have deliberated and we're going to puss out. Not entirely but we can't reach a consensus on this one so we are deferring to week 3 or 4 to make our decision. Hey, it's our blog and our awards so it's our rules. As far as I'm concerned there are only two awards that need a consensus. MFer and Old Steady. So until we have them they are unannounced.
I will attempt to sate our readerships appetite for a selection by guessing that Old Steady will ultimately come from the group of Dom Whaley, Kenny Fuckin Shitbag Stills, David King, Tom Wort, Corey Nelson, Demontre Hurst or Aaron Colvin. Happy?
Here are some awards that are completely open to our whims.
The Memorial Matt "Gas Rag" McCoy Award for the defensive player who gets torched a little too readily.
The award goes to... Tom Wort
We're humans. We hate giving this award out. But inevitably somebody on the defense is going to stick out like a sore thumb in a bad way. Last year Gabe Lynn snatched it from Javon Harris in one of the most hotly contested races in Gas Rag Award history.
Both Harris and Lynn will see plenty of action this year as well so they are by no means out of the picture. But Tom Wort sometimes looks like he's seeing a forward pass for the first time. If Jayden Bird sees significant action he instantly steals the award.
Perhaps it isn't fair to select a Linebacker. But to that I say quit telling me how awesome they are in pass coverage, or better yet, quit making them cover slot receivers running skinny posts in obvious passing situations.
Offensive Newcomer of the Year
To Trey Metoyer. The Wide Receiving unit needs a hero to replace Ryan Broyles and nobody has enjoyed the offseason ballyhoo more than Metoyer.
Defensive Newcomer of the Year
It's Chuka Ndulue by default. He's the only starter who didn't take significant snaps last year. The only other starting option is RJ Washington who is a Senior. As mentioned in previous posts, Julian Wilson or Gary Simon could also emerge here.
Most Head Scratching Depth Chart Move (View Depth Chart Here)
The omission of Roy Finch everywhere except kickoff returns. I honestly don't know how this guy starts every season in the doghouse. First I read a report the other day that he's moved to slot receiver. I thought it was a joke even though he has been used there. But he's not listed in the top 2 at any WR position. At Running Back he's not listed in the top three.
He was the second leading rusher last year and he only played six games. He was honorable mention all Big 12. When he touches the ball everyone in the stadium holds their breath. It's inexplicable.
Update: Supposedly Finch doesn't play because due to subpar QB protection blocking. Flimsy at best.
Most Likely to have Mike Stoops Living in His Earhole
So many choices here. I'm going with Gabe Lynn. He's starting at the Nickel and is going to be heavily relied on it seems. It really could be anyone in the secondary and they may wind up taking turns like everyone did last year with Soggy Box's number 12.
Most Divisive
Easy: Landry. No one will divide any fanbase quite like this guy. Each side feeds off each other too so it will only get worse. Look, he's a solid Quarterback. He's a lock to give you 60+% completion and 4,500 yards passing. He's competent OK? But if the Sooners are down with one last chance with the ball. Is he going to put the team on his back and win the thing?
Most Likely to Have Kickers Tits
You know. They guy whose moobs poke out below his shoulderpads. This year it's this guy. Eric Hosek (It would be a lock if he spelled his name Erik though).
Most Likely to Get My Father-In-Law Hot and Bothered During Pre-Game Stretch
My father in law likes to get to his seat early to watch the boys stretch. I'm half kidding and I'm cheating a little because I know him too well but my father-in-law goes ape-shit over the "length" and athleticism of Jordan Phillips.
What other categories should we have?
Oklahoma Sooners 2012 Schedule Preview
It's opening week and the nadir of hope and optimism. Time to foist the crimson-est of crimson colored glasses onto your chubby happy cheeks.
On the eve of their epic quest for glory, let us take a walk through this rainbow filled glen and look ahead at each opponent the Sooners will annihilate.
September 1st, 2012 at University of Texas - El Paso
The last time the Sooners played a Mike Price coached team it was a PlayStation performance for the defense in the Rose Bowl against Washington State. Virtually every unit on offense and defense needs to work the kinks out. I, like everyone else, am keenly interested to see how the defense looks.
September 8th, 2012 Florida A&M
I heard tell that the famous Florida A&M band was not making the trip to Norman for this one. Hopefully it's an ugly, vicious rumor. Else, why schedule this one? I suppose it will satisfy the blood thirst. Also, it will make me pop a vein in my forehead to see the empty seats in the student section.
September 22nd, 2012 Kansas State
This will be a decent test I suppose. If nothing else the Sooners should be tuned up by this point and good and healthy.
October 6th, 2012 at Texas Tech
Revenge Game. Tech always is a tough place to play. There's something about that Tommy Tuberville I just don't like. He's got an arrogance like he's playing chess vs. checkers since he came from the SEC. In short, he's a jerkoff and I hope we shit down their throats.
October 13th, 2012 Texas, at Dallas
Not worried. As long as Mack is suckling on the teat of some pre-Madonna QB's Mama and promising playing time for her blond-hair blue-eyed kiddo the Sooners have this in the bag.
October 20th, 2012 Kansas
Charlie Weis inherits what might possibly be the largest dearth of talent in Division 1 (or whatever it's called today). A perfect tune-up for Notre Dame.
October 27th, 2012 Notre Dame
This is one of the most highly anticipated non-conference games that I can remember. Every one and their dog has this date circled on the calendar as the "game they are going to". I hate giving any credit to Notre Dame (backhanded compliment alert!) because they are so overrated but the name still does carry massive cache'. Also, the Sooners have a hard time against them. Sooner Magic has historically been trumped by the Luck of the Irish. There are only two (!) home games worth a shit this year and this is the first.
November 3rd, 2012 at Iowa State
Potential letdown game after the whipping of the Irish. One thing Iowa State does is play hard. The Sooners will be a battle-tested fine tuned machine by now though. This is also the point in the season where, in recent years, the Sooners have been undefeated but still manage to come out flat. It is the bane of my existence and I do not want to see it this year.
November 10th, 2012 Baylor
Revenge game. I also have to believe that a Robert Griffin the 3rd-less Baylor team is a neutered Baylor team. Also, the defense can not be nearly as porous as last year. Plus it's at home. Plus it's a revenge game. Also, it's at this point in the season when I start thinking Brent Venables needs to be fired. Looking forward to not worrying about that.
November 17th, 2012 at West Virginia
Well everyone thinks this one will be huge. It will almost certainly have a deep conference impact. Of course there is also the novelty of West Virginia's entrance into the Big 12. You couldn't pay me to travel to Morgantown as a fan of the visiting team. As an Oklahoman we can make fun of about 5 states. West Virginia tops the list.
November 24th, 2012 Oklahoma State
All roads to glory lead home. Revenge game. Cowboys fans are drinking the Kool-Aid hard by already trying to convince themselves that their true Freshman Quarterback has all the skills (plus he's a better athlete) than 28 year old Brandon Weeden. I also overhead someone trying to seriously assert that some WR (really the name is irrelevant) is better in all phases of the game than Justin Blackmon. Puff Puff Give you HIGH motherfucker.
PS this is the other home game that's worth pissing on.
December 1st, 2012 at Texas Christian
TCU's roster got decimated by some hard working Christians on the roster had their highly profitable pot-ring busted. But they need to be taken seriously. Especially when they are the only thing standing in the way of perfection.
Up next we'll discuss the 2012 MFer award and we'll throw a few team oriented predictions out there as well.
On the eve of their epic quest for glory, let us take a walk through this rainbow filled glen and look ahead at each opponent the Sooners will annihilate.
September 1st, 2012 at University of Texas - El Paso
The last time the Sooners played a Mike Price coached team it was a PlayStation performance for the defense in the Rose Bowl against Washington State. Virtually every unit on offense and defense needs to work the kinks out. I, like everyone else, am keenly interested to see how the defense looks.
September 8th, 2012 Florida A&M
I heard tell that the famous Florida A&M band was not making the trip to Norman for this one. Hopefully it's an ugly, vicious rumor. Else, why schedule this one? I suppose it will satisfy the blood thirst. Also, it will make me pop a vein in my forehead to see the empty seats in the student section.
September 22nd, 2012 Kansas State
This will be a decent test I suppose. If nothing else the Sooners should be tuned up by this point and good and healthy.
October 6th, 2012 at Texas Tech
Revenge Game. Tech always is a tough place to play. There's something about that Tommy Tuberville I just don't like. He's got an arrogance like he's playing chess vs. checkers since he came from the SEC. In short, he's a jerkoff and I hope we shit down their throats.
October 13th, 2012 Texas, at Dallas
Not worried. As long as Mack is suckling on the teat of some pre-Madonna QB's Mama and promising playing time for her blond-hair blue-eyed kiddo the Sooners have this in the bag.
October 20th, 2012 Kansas
Charlie Weis inherits what might possibly be the largest dearth of talent in Division 1 (or whatever it's called today). A perfect tune-up for Notre Dame.
October 27th, 2012 Notre Dame
This is one of the most highly anticipated non-conference games that I can remember. Every one and their dog has this date circled on the calendar as the "game they are going to". I hate giving any credit to Notre Dame (backhanded compliment alert!) because they are so overrated but the name still does carry massive cache'. Also, the Sooners have a hard time against them. Sooner Magic has historically been trumped by the Luck of the Irish. There are only two (!) home games worth a shit this year and this is the first.
November 3rd, 2012 at Iowa State
Potential letdown game after the whipping of the Irish. One thing Iowa State does is play hard. The Sooners will be a battle-tested fine tuned machine by now though. This is also the point in the season where, in recent years, the Sooners have been undefeated but still manage to come out flat. It is the bane of my existence and I do not want to see it this year.
November 10th, 2012 Baylor
Revenge game. I also have to believe that a Robert Griffin the 3rd-less Baylor team is a neutered Baylor team. Also, the defense can not be nearly as porous as last year. Plus it's at home. Plus it's a revenge game. Also, it's at this point in the season when I start thinking Brent Venables needs to be fired. Looking forward to not worrying about that.
November 17th, 2012 at West Virginia
Well everyone thinks this one will be huge. It will almost certainly have a deep conference impact. Of course there is also the novelty of West Virginia's entrance into the Big 12. You couldn't pay me to travel to Morgantown as a fan of the visiting team. As an Oklahoman we can make fun of about 5 states. West Virginia tops the list.
November 24th, 2012 Oklahoma State
All roads to glory lead home. Revenge game. Cowboys fans are drinking the Kool-Aid hard by already trying to convince themselves that their true Freshman Quarterback has all the skills (plus he's a better athlete) than 28 year old Brandon Weeden. I also overhead someone trying to seriously assert that some WR (really the name is irrelevant) is better in all phases of the game than Justin Blackmon. Puff Puff Give you HIGH motherfucker.
PS this is the other home game that's worth pissing on.
December 1st, 2012 at Texas Christian
TCU's roster got decimated by some hard working Christians on the roster had their highly profitable pot-ring busted. But they need to be taken seriously. Especially when they are the only thing standing in the way of perfection.
Up next we'll discuss the 2012 MFer award and we'll throw a few team oriented predictions out there as well.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
2012 Season Preview
Well, this is just about wrapping up our preseason stuff. Which is only a slightly poorer grade of horseshit than our regular season stuff. We've both covered the offseason, the offense, and the defense. So now it's time to make a few predictions and take a look at the year ahead.
The schedule starts off fairly light. UTEP and Florida A&M lead off the season. Those both appear to be tune-ups and opportunities to puff our chests out a bit. No one really expects either of those to be a game. However, I think anything less than complete annihilation of the two schools will leave the collective assholes of Sooner nation so tight you couldn't pull a needle out of them with a tractor.
Next up is Kansas State as the meat between bye-week sandwich-bread. I'm not upset about playing a pretty strong KState team at home. I think that bodes well for the Sooners, and the two weeks off couldn't be better as we should be rested for the OU/texas game on October 13. UT looks really solid on D this year, but have yet find a QB. They may be one dementional with a strong running attack, which we usually thrive against those types of offenses. In short, me rikey.
KU follows for what amounts to a scrimmage and/or tune-up before Notre Dame comes to town. The Irish bring all the hoopla and hype the average person associates with the storied program, however they also bring very little to back that up in recent years. That said, they're always talented and they may be ranked fairly high when we play them. That plus the fact that historically we've sucked against them, isn't great. I'm certainly glad it's at home.
Conference play from there on out is pretty tough. At a better than normal Iowa State game could smell like letdown. At WVU will be really a tough game, probably the hardest we'll play all season. This could be a top-10 showdown with the conference title on the line. I need to poop.
Finally, we close the home schedule out with OSU who is starting a freshman at QB. I hope we have a shitload of revenge on our minds after getting thrashed by them last season. Then we go to TCU to finish things out. It's going to be a tough road, and with all of the question marks that Keith and I spoke about previously, we've got to have a lot of things come together to run the table. Here's hoping they do.
Offensive player of the year.
Dom Whaley. End of discussion.
Defensive player of the year.
Tony Jefferson. I think Mikey has him playing like an animal, and he thrives at his "true" position.
I'm not going to lie, I'm pumped but nervous for this season. I feel as though my expectations are lower than they normally are. Hopefully the team is feeling as down-to-earth as I am about the season and it motivates them to stay focused. I can't predict a season record, but I'll certainly be making a pick each week.
Back soon with the MF and Old Steady "piece"
Boomer to the Motherfuckin' Sooner
The schedule starts off fairly light. UTEP and Florida A&M lead off the season. Those both appear to be tune-ups and opportunities to puff our chests out a bit. No one really expects either of those to be a game. However, I think anything less than complete annihilation of the two schools will leave the collective assholes of Sooner nation so tight you couldn't pull a needle out of them with a tractor.
Next up is Kansas State as the meat between bye-week sandwich-bread. I'm not upset about playing a pretty strong KState team at home. I think that bodes well for the Sooners, and the two weeks off couldn't be better as we should be rested for the OU/texas game on October 13. UT looks really solid on D this year, but have yet find a QB. They may be one dementional with a strong running attack, which we usually thrive against those types of offenses. In short, me rikey.
KU follows for what amounts to a scrimmage and/or tune-up before Notre Dame comes to town. The Irish bring all the hoopla and hype the average person associates with the storied program, however they also bring very little to back that up in recent years. That said, they're always talented and they may be ranked fairly high when we play them. That plus the fact that historically we've sucked against them, isn't great. I'm certainly glad it's at home.
Conference play from there on out is pretty tough. At a better than normal Iowa State game could smell like letdown. At WVU will be really a tough game, probably the hardest we'll play all season. This could be a top-10 showdown with the conference title on the line. I need to poop.
Finally, we close the home schedule out with OSU who is starting a freshman at QB. I hope we have a shitload of revenge on our minds after getting thrashed by them last season. Then we go to TCU to finish things out. It's going to be a tough road, and with all of the question marks that Keith and I spoke about previously, we've got to have a lot of things come together to run the table. Here's hoping they do.
Offensive player of the year.
Dom Whaley. End of discussion.
Defensive player of the year.
Tony Jefferson. I think Mikey has him playing like an animal, and he thrives at his "true" position.
I'm not going to lie, I'm pumped but nervous for this season. I feel as though my expectations are lower than they normally are. Hopefully the team is feeling as down-to-earth as I am about the season and it motivates them to stay focused. I can't predict a season record, but I'll certainly be making a pick each week.
Back soon with the MF and Old Steady "piece"
Boomer to the Motherfuckin' Sooner
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