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BCS National Championship: C-average tells the tale of OU loss to Florida
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Short-yardage offense
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Sooners were 2-of-4 on third downs in which they needed two yards or less. Both failures came in
Florida territory. That's a poor performance for a team with OU's line and offensive options.
OU's Sam Bradford reacts after throwing an interception during the second half of the BCS National Championship Thursday. Photo by Bryan Terry
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