OU notebook: Coach Bob Stoops compares DeMarco Murray to Adrian Peterson
BY DAVID UBBEN, Staff Writer, dubben@opubco.com
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Published: October 13, 2009
Running back DeMarco Murray has provided some memorable highlights at Owen Field. Against Tulsa, he scored after spinning twice and flipping over a defender into the end zone, reminding fans of the playmaking ability that’s been missing from the past two BCS bowl game losses, both played without the junior.
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ALL IS NOT LOST
Two losses have put Oklahoma on the outside looking in as far as the national championship picture goes. It’s an unfamiliar position for a program that has played in BCS bowls in six of the past seven seasons.
But Stoops says chasing another chance at a title, a result he wouldn’t rule out, isn’t necessary to keep his team’s attention.
"If we were sitting here undefeated, I wouldn’t go there, either,” he said. "What’s it matter? The bottom line is, you’ve got to play well Saturday and win. I don’t think we need that as motivation.”
SIT DOWN, STAND UP
Junior receiver Cameron Kenney had a breakout game against Miami, catching six passes for 72 yards and his first career touchdown.
But last week against Baylor, Kenney was benched for the second half after dropping several attempts.
"If you’ve got guys out there that can make the plays, they should be out there,” Kenney said. "Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make the plays I was supposed to.”
Kenney’s fellow receivers recorded 10 dropped passes against the Bears without their No. 1, Ryan Broyles, who could return against Texas after fracturing his shoulder blade against Miami.
CARTER PRACTICES
Safety Quinton Carter practiced Monday after missing time with an injured knee against Baylor. The only Sooner who did not practice on Monday was offensive lineman Brian Simmons, who will not play against Texas. Stoops declined comment on the severity of Simmons’ or Carter’s injuries. Stoops also would not say who would be starting in place of Simmons.
QUOTABLE
→"That’s probably like a World Cup right there. It’s gonna be crazy.”
— Former soccer player and junior college transfer receiver Cameron Kenney, on the atmosphere for his first OU-Texas game.
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Just because your life sucks and you life life through football does not give you a right to bash the players and coaches when the going gets rough. If you can't support the team when we lose, don't call yourself a Sooner when we win.
Wilson is a great offensive coordinator. Does he make mistakes? I hope so, he's human. So do you!!!!
Good lord.
I feel like that you can really judge a coach by how the team does when the talent isn't up to par or there is a rash of injuries. I believe Coach Stoops when he has had his back against the wall he has done pretty well. But Kevin Wilson on the other hand seems to go into a shell. If I can predict every play he is going to run then surely the other team and players will be able to predict it. I just don't see innovation in play calling anymore. and I don't buy that crap about simplifying the offense because of injuries, the teams with less talent(because of injuries) have to try different things! Amazing talent can make a coach look brilliant even if he's pretty ordinary.
There is no substitute for speed and power in one package.
As far as Murray, he was in the slot a bunch when he was not in the backfield. He didnt come off the field a whole lot.
Rick, the answer to your question is Marcus Dupree...
Go getem Sooners.
And I agree with Rick. Murray should be on the field about 90 percent of the time. If he's not in the backfield, he should be in the slot. Right now, he's the only game-breaker they have.
Murray is a guy that can create when the play breaks down, which it does often up front. Not to say he wouldnt be better with a better O-line, but his running style will give him more success. By the way, he carried 26 times and had some catches. He is getting his touches.
AD shared plenty of carries and he rarely played on third down. AD was not very good out of the shotgun. More of a north-south runner.