Oklahoma's quarterback question still has not been answered.
At least not audibly.
Asked if he has trimmed the field in his quarterback competition, OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson paused to think. And paused. And thought. And paused.
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Nearly 20 seconds of silence from the typically chatty play-caller.
He finally offered an answer — basically saying it hasn't been answered yet.
But his momentary silence seems to say he knows the answer. He just isn't telling anyone else yet. At the time of the interview — just moments after the scrimmage ended — he probably hadn't even discussed it with Bob Stoops.
The order the quarterbacks entered the scrimmage should at least tell us something — Sam Bradford, Keith Nichol, then Joey Halzle. Halzle, a junior, had been first on the field throughout the spring.
After taking Sunday off, Wilson and Stoops should have the competition down to two for Monday's practice.
But one thing is certain: "(The media) will be the last to know,” Stoops said Saturday.
Other questions addressed in Saturday's scrimmage:
•Are the young running backs capable of carrying the load in Allen Patrick's absence?
Hard to say after Saturday. The rushing numbers certainly weren't impressive, but the Sooner defense was playing well. And at this point in August, the defense has seen most of what the offense does and usually knows what's coming.
And Wilson didn't do much to get the backs loose, keeping the play-calling reeled in. Prior knowledge of the running backs would lead one to believe the Sooners can get by just fine if Patrick can't stay healthy this year.
•Is end still the biggest concern on the defense?
Yes, but it's not as big of a concern as it might seem. Sophomore Auston English blew past monster left tackle Phil Loadholt a couple of times early in the scrimmage. Jeremy Beal and John Williams were singled out by defensive coordinator Brent Venables as guys who played well.
"We're not naïve enough to believe there isn't a lot to work on,” Venables said.
•Who is the second-best receiver on the team?
It's a close battle. Adron Tennell has the body and the ability to be a star in the Big 12. So does Jermaine Gresham.
Because of the position he plays, Gresham will likely get fewer chances to show his skills, but listening to others talking about him — comparing him to large animals and heavy machinery — you can tell he'll make plays when he gets the chance.
Tennell is a Malcolm Kelly clone and is only held back by Kelly playing ahead of him. But Tennell is too good to keep off the field.
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