Doesn't appear to be his old self, which is understandable after suffering a dislocated kneecap last November. He's plenty tough (96 yards on 26 carries), but where's the flash we saw last season, which included 128 yards against Texas?
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K Matt Moreland – B
Kicking with a 22-mph south wind at his back helped Moreland put three kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks and three more at the goal line. What Moreland lacks in distance he must make up for in hang time.
Rushing game - C
When it came to passing, OU could do whatever it wanted, whenever it wanted, wherever it wanted. As for the run, the Sooners' offensive line still isn't living up to its reputation. OU pounded out 217 yards, but averaged just 3.7 per rush.
LB Ryan Reynolds – A
More healthy than he's ever been, Reynolds has become a force on the field. "He's a rock, man," OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables said. "You can count on him in so many ways."
OU secondary – A
Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin entered the game ranked No. 10 nationally in passing efficiency, and the Sooners held the Bears to 75 net passing yards. "I thought our secondary was outstanding in terms of being in position," Venables said. "They were really, really good."
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Our o-line is run-blocking just fine. 2 or 3 yards per run means that your o-line is fine and they are selling out to stop the run. -2 or -3 yards per run means your o-line is crappy.
Nice to see the special teams play better. Still shocking that Mooreland can't kick the ball further with that strong of wind. Did OU forget to recruit kickers?
Running Game: Has OU's offensive line EVER lived up to it's expectations? Even with Peterson, he had to do most of the work himself - breaking tackles. Every year we hear that they are one of the best in the country... and every year they have a mediocre running offense. They are without question one of the best pass blocking O-lines though.
He definitely seems to be missing something from last year, but he is still getting the job done and I loved watching him lay out that Baylor DB towards the end of the game. Boomer Sooner! Beat Texas!
I'll take 3.7 per carry, that's a first down in 3 plays everytime. Plus just like TCU, Baylor stacked the box. Murray is still a great back. OU will be facing the 3rd team this week out of 6 that has a QB leading the team in rushing, any of them would love to have Murray's services.
Demarco Murry's toughness is remarkable. He is able to deliver or take a hit without missing a beat. But he does seem to lose his footing a lot when he gets near the line. I'll take a little more than three yards a carry and 217 yards on the ground against Texas. I think that's enough to beat 'em.
These report cards are stupid. Murray got the majority of the carries. Is Rohde's disappointment in run production because of the o-line or Murray not being where he was before his injury. Leave the report cards to the coaches and just be glad we dominated another opponent.
The line appears to me to be doing it's job for the most part. Most backs gain alot of yards on cut-backs and Murray just isn't able to perform on that level, apparently!
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