Judges' corner: OU’s Elvis figures to collect a few more grass stains

What’s in store for Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford? Can the offensive line hold up? The Oklahoman’s Idol judges answer these questions and more as they give their take on this OU football season:

BERRY TRAMEL: Sam Bradford is a matinee idol in part because of his good looks. If he’s still got those good looks in December, I think the news will be very good for Oklahoma football. That means his offensive line has kept Bradford from getting cut up.

JOHN ROHDE: Elvis figures to collect a few more grass stains this season, but no quarterback in the country has a better multiple-choice game plan.

JENNI CARLSON: A few more grass stains? I’m still skeptical of this offensive line. Slingin’ Sam may need to be downright magical this season.

TRAMEL: I think John is on to something. This OU playbook has enough in it that even if Bradford is more rushed, he can simply get rid of the ball quicker. Maybe not as many home runs this year, but still not that many assaults from pass rushers.

ROHDE: OSU has the "Triplets” in Robinson, Bryant and Hunter, but OU has the "Sextuplets” in Bradford, Murray, Gresham, Brown, Madu and Broyles. The possibilities are scary.

CARLSON: The Sooners loved the shovel pass in 2000. Don’t be surprised to see a resurgence this year.

TRAMEL: The shovel is a perfect example. Of course, if Bradford is going to stage a Heisman repeat, he’ll have to do more than throw shovel passes.

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