Patrick goes 69 yards...then gets outdone

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Published: September 16, 2007

Patrick goes 69 yards...then gets outdone
OU's Allen Patrick uncorked a 69-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Then he got trumped.

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Redshirt freshman DeMarco Murray zipped 92 yards for a third-quarter TD against Utah State, the third-longest run in OU history and the fourth-longest play from scrimmage.

"DeMarco's one of those guys, when he hits a seam, he's hard to catch,” said OU coach Bob Stoops.

How rare was the length of the run? Only eight previous plays from scrimmage in OU history covered at least 90 yards:

Yards Play Opp. Year
96 Jeff Frazier run N. Texas 1995
96 Buck McPhail run Kansas State 1951
95 Ben Hart pass

from Ronnie Fletcher

 Fla. State 1965
92 DeMarco Murray run Utah State 2007
91 Jimmy Harris run Kansas 1954
90 Mike Thomas run Oregon 1972
90 George Thomas run Oklahoma State 1949
90 P.J. Mills pass

from Eric Moore

 Iowa State 1995
90 Lance Rentzel pass

from John Hammond

 Maryland 1964
89 Darrell Shepard run Colorado 1980
By Berry Tramel


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After seeing OU's play in the first three games, although the competition level may be a little unbalanced, I think the tide may turn back again in regard to the Longhorns. The Sooners are hitting on all cylinders, and Texas has struggled in some games. Barring injuries, OU should go a long way again this year. Curtis Lofton looks like the next great Sooner linebacker.
philip, houston - Sep 16, 2007 8:58 AM
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