Vs SMU

[JConXtsy]

It seems to me that Lebby is a spread run type of guy... just like Art Briles. Remeber those Baylor offenses that torched us on the ground?

Arnold being a dual threat QB has to be enticing to Lebby for that reason.

2022 Sooners
#13 in Total Offense
#42 in Passing Offense
#10 in Rushing Offense

2023 Sooners (so far)
#10 in Total Offense
#11 in Passing Offense
#22 in Rushing Offense

On 39% Passing / 61% Rushing.

 

[JConXtsy]

How Baylor used isolation run concepts from spread offensive sets

Under coach Art Briles, Baylor earned a reputation for its spread offense passing attack, but its running game was also among the nation's best.

blogs.usafootball.com

 

[Oklabama]

I think this is what you're looking for:

Oklahoma QB Commit Jackson Arnold Knew Norman 'Was the Place to be'

Jeff Lebby landed one of the top quarterbacks in the 2023 class for his first recruiting class at OU.

www.si.com

Thanks, JCon. This isn’t the article I saw because the quote wasn’t in it but it pretty much covers it. I guess it’s good that Jackson is tight with Lebby…..but that could be an issue if Jeff leaves OU.

 

[LVPack]

If the games on the line with 2 minutes and 80 yards to go, I'll take Rattler. Gabriel doesn't have that it factor. He's kind of serviceable but would normally, he wood be a good backup, just not a starter at OU.

It may come as a surprise to you and some others, but in Sam Bradford's entire career at OU, he had zero come from behind victories as a starting quarterback. He was very talented, but when the game was on the line in a come-from-behind situation he did not have that "it" factor either. Similar to Troy Aikman in the NFL. Super talented, but not the type of guy to take the team on his shoulders and come from behind like an Elway or Montana.

 

[JConXtsy]

It may come as a surprise to you and some others, but in Sam Bradford's entire career at OU, he had zero come from behind victories as a starting quarterback. He was very talented, but when the game was on the line in a come-from-behind situation he did not have that "it" factor either. Similar to Troy Aikman in the NFL. Super talented, but not the type of guy to take the team on his shoulders and come from behind like an Elway or Montana.

When I was looking up 2022 stats, I thought it was interesting to see these:

SOS = 10th
SRS = 26th

The SRS is interesting, because it really measures your performance against the strength of the opponent week by week. Would you have guessed us to be 26th with only a 6-7 record?

25th in the AP poll was Texas with an 8-5 record. South Carolina also got in the Top 25 with 5 losses. Everyone else had 4 or less losses.

SRSSimple Rating System; a rating that takes into account average point differential and strength of schedule. The rating is denominated in points above/below average, where zero is average, although it should be noted that margin of victory has been assigned a lower bound of 7 points and an upper bound of 24 points. Non-major opponents are included as a single team in the ratings. My colleague Doug Drinen of Pro-Football-Reference.com has written a great explanation of this method.

 

[bcsoonerfan]

In 2000 we had some clunky starts all the way through the first 4 games which included UTEP, Arkansas State, Rice and Kansas.

I'm a knee jerk kinda guy so my thoughts are always different a few days after the game. It's too early to really say what the offense, defense, or team as a whole, can or can't be.

I like roster. I like the schedule. Things may click any game now. Bob had to perform a culture reformation and did so quickly. Brent may surprise us too.

 

[Oklabama]

In 2000 we had some clunky starts all the way through the first 4 games which included UTEP, Arkansas State, Rice and Kansas.

I'm a knee jerk kinda guy so my thoughts are always different a few days after the game. It's too early to really say what the offense, defense, or team as a whole, can or can't be.

I like roster. I like the schedule. Things may click any game now. Bob had to perform a culture reformation and did so quickly. Brent may surprise us too.

I think the 2023 schedule is pretty weak overall so I’d be very surprised if we don’t have a decent season and go to a good bowl. That doesn’t mean we have a great team though.

 

[JConXtsy]

OU

Punt #1 - 12 yards, 6 plays
TD #1 - 38 yards, 3 plays
Punt #2 - -5 yards, 4 plays
Punt #3 - 21 yards, 8 plays
TD #2 - 94 yards, 13 plays
Punt #4 - 6 yards, 4 plays
163 Yards Total

End of Half

Punt #5 - 31 yards, 9 plays
TO on Downs - 43 yards, 11 plays
TD #3 - 75 yards, 11 plays
TD #4 - 30 yards, 3 plays
188 Yards Total

Those 3-and-outs are what really burn. Two of them.

 

[bcsoonerfan]

I think the 2023 schedule is pretty weak overall so I’d be very surprised if we don’t have a decent season and go to a good bowl. That doesn’t mean we have a great team though.

"Great" would be overachieving this season imo. Win the games we're supposed too gets us 10 or 11 wins and good momentum. Recruiting is going well.

Everybody still has a lot to prove no doubt. I like the direction we're headed.

 

[bcsoonerfan]

OU

Punt #1 - 12 yards, 6 plays
TD #1 - 38 yards, 3 plays
Punt #2 - -5 yards, 4 plays
Punt #3 - 21 yards, 8 plays
TD #2 - 94 yards, 13 plays
Punt #4 - 6 yards, 4 plays
163 Yards Total

End of Half

Punt #5 - 31 yards, 9 plays
TO on Downs - 43 yards, 11 plays
TD #3 - 75 yards, 11 plays
TD #4 - 30 yards, 3 plays
188 Yards Total

Those 3-and-outs are what really burn. Two of them.

Yep. And not much time off the clock in the process. Imo, that's the #1 thing Lebby needs to grasp. A better feel for what we need based on the flow of the game. No reason to go go go if you know you're trying to run the ball and give the defense a breather.

 

[CTOkie]

It may come as a surprise to you and some others, but in Sam Bradford's entire career at OU, he had zero come from behind victories as a starting quarterback. He was very talented, but when the game was on the line in a come-from-behind situation he did not have that "it" factor either. Similar to Troy Aikman in the NFL. Super talented, but not the type of guy to take the team on his shoulders and come from behind like an Elway or Montana.

Aikman did QB three Super Bowl winning teams.

 

[LVPack]

Ail man did QB three Super Bowl winning teams.

Yes, I said he was very talented, a hall-of-famer. He was also surrounded by numerous other hall-of-famers. My point was, if Dallas was trailing late in the game, he was not the type of guy who was going to bring the team from behind to win.

 

[ShamWowed]

OU

Punt #1 - 12 yards, 6 plays
TD #1 - 38 yards, 3 plays
Punt #2 - -5 yards, 4 plays
Punt #3 - 21 yards, 8 plays
TD #2 - 94 yards, 13 plays
Punt #4 - 6 yards, 4 plays
163 Yards Total

End of Half

Punt #5 - 31 yards, 9 plays
TO on Downs - 43 yards, 11 plays
TD #3 - 75 yards, 11 plays
TD #4 - 30 yards, 3 plays
188 Yards Total

Those 3-and-outs are what really burn. Two of them.

Agreed. Some have speculated we were holding back and being conservative since our defense was doing so well. I think it was more we are having difficulty figuring out how to adjust and what our true strengths and weaknesses are on offense. Of the two groups, defense has definitely made the most improvement. I think the jury is still out on Lebby's side of the ball.

 

[Oklabama]

Yep. And not much time off the clock in the process. Imo, that's the #1 thing Lebby needs to grasp. A better feel for what we need based on the flow of the game. No reason to go go go if you know you're trying to run the ball and give the defense a breather.

Running the hurry-up is great as long as you get first downs and score, but going three and out and only take a minute or so off the clock just makes for a very tired defense.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

Woodly, may I suggest you take your apparent well-wishing of luck and incapability of admitting the truth and find a new thread. It may do you good as the ratio suggests my points have merit.

I did laugh when you brought my mamma into my thread. Again, good luck son. I have nothing against you personally brother. Follow yer own advice, which ain't bad albeit. 👍

 

[LVPack]

Prairie View A&M 0-69 SMU (Sep 16, 2023) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the Prairie View A&M Panthers vs. SMU Mustangs NCAAF game, final score 0-69, from September 16, 2023 on ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[loopafied352]

Woodly, may I suggest you take your apparent well-wishing of luck and incapability of admitting the truth and find a new thread. It may do you good as the ratio suggests my points have merit.

I think you ALL have good points. Nobody agrees all the time. The notion of telling someone to "scram" seems like a very narrow lane for receiving information or opinion. Do you only associate with like minded people? Most of my family and friends disagree, but that's alright with me.

 

[ShamWowed]

I think you ALL have good points. Nobody agrees all the time. The notion of telling someone to "scram" seems like a very narrow lane for receiving information or opinion. Do you only associate with like minded people? Most of my family and friends disagree, but that's alright with me.

Go look at the original post that garnered my disdain for Woolly. He called my observations bullshit. Subsequently, most agreed there were some troubling trends on the offensive line. Take your psycho-analysis and waste someone else's time. To quote Woolly, "good luck".

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

Go look at the original post that garnered my disdain for Woolly. He called my observations bullshit. Subsequently, most agreed there were some troubling trends on the offensive line. Take your psycho-analysis and waste someone else's time. To quote Woolly, "good luck".

Again, good luck. 👍

 

[ShamWowed]

Again, good luck. 👍

I'll take all I can get.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

I'll take all I can get.

We're on the same team my man, I'm sorry I rubbed you the wrong way. Sincerely. 👍

 

[ShamWowed]

We're on the same team my man, I'm sorry I rubbed you the wrong way. Sincerely. 👍

I'm sure you are good people Woolly. Apology accepted.

 

[loopafied352]

Go look at the original post that garnered my disdain for Woolly. He called my observations bullshit. Subsequently, most agreed there were some troubling trends on the offensive line. Take your psycho-analysis and waste someone else's time. To quote Woolly, "good luck".

Piss on luck. Luck's for lazy people. (Quoting myself) . I have always lived like that.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

Piss on luck. Luck's for lazy people. (Quoting myself) . I have always lived like that.

How bout some magic? You know what I'm talking about. 😁

 

[ShamWowed]

Piss on luck. Luck's for lazy people. (Quoting myself) . I have always lived like that.

You might need to "take luck". Check out Brian Regan if you don't understand the reference.

 

[LVPack]

Gabriel is an average at best QB, he's the worst starting QB, we've had this century.

That might be the most idiotic statement I've ever read on this message board, or perhaps any message board.

2024 College Football Season Leaders Total QBR | ESPN

Visit ESPN to view College Football Total QBR for the current and previous seasons

www.espn.com

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

Heisman Trophy odds 2023: Dillon Gabriel, Jayden Daniels crack top 10 after Week 3 with monster games

Multiple players climbed up the odds list with standout performances.

247sports.com

 

[CTOkie]

That might be the most idiotic statement I've ever read on this message board, or perhaps any message board.

2024 College Football Season Leaders Total QBR | ESPN

Visit ESPN to view College Football Total QBR for the current and previous seasons

www.espn.com

Agree.
And if you look at OU’s offensive output last year….aside from the Texas shutout in which OU played without a QB…it was very good.
Gabriel did well considering he was having to adjust to new teammates.
It was OU ‘s awful defense that prevented a winning season.

 

[kcstorm06]

Gabriel has settled down this year. His improvements are to be seen against the likes of Cinci, Shorthorns, and KU. I expect good things against the toughest teams the remainder of season. Rest of Big 12 looks rather soft on D. Expect semi blow outs in these games.

 

[loopafied352]

You might need to "take luck". Check out Brian Regan if you don't understand the reference.

You might need to "take luck". Check out Brian Regan if you don't understand the reference.

Patronize much Sham? This is a friendly forum.

 

[loopafied352]

You might need to "take luck". Check out Brian Regan if you don't understand the reference.

Not sure if anyone caught Cale on the Animal but he is concerned about our lack of offense. He says there are definitely issues and there is no way we intended to be that conservative. I know Lebby said something different but one of them is correct.

Hopefully, Lebby is the one who is correct. I totally understand though.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

Cale got a woke deal.

 

[22LR]

Cale got a woke deal.

I love the guy as much as anybody, but even he will tell you he shouldn't have done it. It was self-inflicted. He resigned his position.

 

[ShamWowed]

Patronize much Sham? This is a friendly forum.

That reference is a comedy bit. A family friendly comedian. Relax man.