Looking at the roster today as myself and @dmackey13 get back in the proverbial saddle to gear up for this year, it is telling at just how bad all the depth is at that position, save X Rob.
At this point, it is apparent that Murray is not going to provide the coaching that will transform someone into a different level of player.
Each season, his RB’s have looked unprepared in almost every facet. It’s just an objective fact when you compare it to other positions.
I think that OU can have a solid year with this position but without massive improvement from an additional player besides X Rob, it is just hard to imagine this being a strength.
However, one of the saving graces and glass half full thoughts is…
If Arbuckle is able to layout a framework for which he wants his RB’s to operate and Murray buys in to coach in this specific way, there could be a marked change in performance. In other words, Arbuckle saying, here is what I want out of my backs and I need you to do “x, y, x” with them to get them there. “In fact, Murray, here are some drills/practice strategies we deployed at other places to help with development.”
Hopefully the latter is the case of the Sooner RB room.
At this point, it is apparent that Murray is not going to provide the coaching that will transform someone into a different level of player.
Each season, his RB’s have looked unprepared in almost every facet. It’s just an objective fact when you compare it to other positions.
I think that OU can have a solid year with this position but without massive improvement from an additional player besides X Rob, it is just hard to imagine this being a strength.
However, one of the saving graces and glass half full thoughts is…
If Arbuckle is able to layout a framework for which he wants his RB’s to operate and Murray buys in to coach in this specific way, there could be a marked change in performance. In other words, Arbuckle saying, here is what I want out of my backs and I need you to do “x, y, x” with them to get them there. “In fact, Murray, here are some drills/practice strategies we deployed at other places to help with development.”
Hopefully the latter is the case of the Sooner RB room.
