Guthrie Offense vs. Carl Albert Defense

By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@Oklahoman.com

We are now a day away from the battle of the titans. Hmm, considering who is playing, maybe titans is a bad term. Bad humor aside, the showdown at Carl Albert is quickly approaching. Wednesday, we looked at special teams and the Titans offense against the Bluejays defense. To cap it off, here’s the Carl Albert defense against the Guthrie offense.

Guthrie Offense

I remember heading out to Guthrie on my first day on the job to get a word with Kye Staley. It was the same day he committed to Oklahoma State. I remember how excited he was to make that announcement so now he could concentrate on the season. Two months later and no one can question Staley’s concentration. He’s done whatever coach Rafe Watkins has asked him to do. But he’s not alone in that as the whole team has put aside personal glory for the team’s sake.

As Oku anchors the Titans so goes Staley with the Jays. The all-everything senior stud has scored 27 times. Fifteen on the ground where averages more than 10 per carry, 10 through the air (with a sole INT) and two more as a receiver where he is averaging more than 30 per catch. Remarkably, Clayton Smith actually has one more rushing TD (16) than Staley. Smith is averaging nearly nine per touch in his 72 attempts.

With Staley evolving into more than just a QB, Keaton Callins has become the man under center.  Callins has completed 75 percent of his passes and has notched 10 scores of his own without a pick.

As Jasper leads the Titans receiving group, the same is true with Dante’ Foster and Kent McDonald for the Bluejays. Each has 20 catches while Foster holds a 9-7 touchdown advantage over his teammate.

Carl Albert Defense