Sunday, November 9, 2008

OU scores big again versus Aggies

The Oklahoma Sooners again looked like the most dominant offense in college football Saturday beating Texas A&M 66-28 at Kyle Field. Many would argue that #2 Texas Tech has the most potent offense. But the Red Raiders can't do what OU did on the ground, which is why OU's offense is better. The Sooners offensive line and running backs put on quite a show by rushing for 328 yards and 3 touchdowns, all by Chris Brown. Brown finished with 117 yards and DeMarco Murray had a career-high 126 yards on just seven carries.

Here's another stat that confirms OU's offensive supremacy. Balance. In fact, almost perfectly balanced with 325 passing yards. Sam Bradford threw for 320 yards and 4 TDs, all to different receivers. Bradford eclipsed his total touchdown number of 36 last year and now leads the nation in TDs with 38.

OU got back a little ground lost from last week in the BCS. With the help of Iowa's upset of Penn State, the Sooners moved up one spot to #5. The Sooners are off for a bye week next week and will get ready for Texas Tech. Tech is getting a lot of love in the media right now. Graham Harrell has apparently already won the Heisman and Tech will play Alabama for the national championship. OU will get their chance to end America's love affair with Texas Tech in two weeks. If OU has one thing on their side, it is that they get the opportunity for two big wins late in the year. Should OU beat Tech and OSU, they will need to be ahead of Texas in the BCS rankings to head to KC for the Big 12 Championship.

Hang on to your hats, it should be a wild ride.

Sooners Blitz Texas A&M, 66-28...soonersports.com

Rohde: OU's rout, Iowa's upset re-open title race...
newsok.com

Bradford's birthday bash a beauty...tulsaworld.com

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Sooners spank Huskers 62-28, Drop Two Spots in BCS

Here's a recap of the shake-up that happened this week in the BCS poll after Saturday's games. Texas Tech beat #1 Texas to move up to #2. Florida beat #8 Georgia, moved up one spot to #5. Alabama beat Arkansas State, moved to #1. And the Sooners of Oklahoma beat Nebraska 62-28 only to fall two spots to #6.

Am I complaining about this? Okay, you got me. There are about 7 or 8 teams with legitimate arguments to be in the top five. Florida's blowout win over Georgia was definitely impressive. And you can't argue with moving Texas Tech into the top 3 after the big win in Lubbock. So what can you do?

Actually, this may be the best position for the Sooners. With Tech being #2 now, a win down in Lubbock will carry much weight and should catapult the Sooners back into the top 3. That is if the Sooner D will allow such an event to occur.

The Sooner offense was again hitting on all 12 cylinders. While the Sooner defense was giving up big plays. Hey, at least they held NU to under thirty points. That's an improvement from the past three games. The Sooners jumped out to an eye-popping 35-0 first quarter, largely due from three Husker turnovers.

Sam Bradford turned out another stellar performance with 311 yards and 5 TD passes. Quentin Chaney had a season-high 128 yards receiving and a score. The Sooners are coming down the home stretch with games against A&M, Tech and OSU. There is no question the offense can and will dominate, its up to the defense to get them back into the BCS top 5.

Oklahoma Routs Nebraska, 62-28...soonersports.com

OU drops, OSU rises in AP Poll...newsok.com

Sooners crush Huskers...tulsaworld.com