OU Football Practice Report: Is This Comment Good Or Bad?
by ccmachine on Aug 8, 2010 12:04 AM CDT
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Print"If we started today we would play Tony Jefferson as our starting nickel back," - Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables.
Looks like Stills isn't the only freshman working to push his way on the field.
Where's Justin Chassion? So apparently defensive tackle Justin Chassion's name is missing from the media day photos and on Saturday is was confirmed that he isn't with the team but tending to a personal matter. Hmmmmmm.
Stoops Likes What He Sees!
"I rarely (offer too much praise), until I get a chance to see," Stoops told the gathering of 1,000-plus at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. "But what I saw today, the way they ran, the way they showed up at practice, I really believe it's gonna be our best, or one of our best, recruiting classes since I've been here."
"I don't want to redshirt anybody," Stoops said. "I believe in playing them four years. I believe that the quality of players we're getting, they're not going to be here that fifth year. And they're better players in their second year maybe when you need them more having played even a little bit their first year."
"I'm really excited, truthfully, about our offensive line," Stoops said. "I think it has a chance to be much, much better than people think. They gained a lot of experience with a lot of young guys a year ago. They've really had a great year in the weight room and spring ball in how they competed."
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Nickel back
The statement from Venables is not unreasonable on several accounts: (1) Jefferson has entered the program with numerous accolades; the kid is talented but must be progressing in their system; (2) freshmen have played on occasion in the defensive secondary in the past… Marcus Walker, Derrick Strait?, and Michael Thompson, who was in a car wreck after the 2000 national championship season… he started as a nickel back, I think, in the Orange Bowl… possibly as a freshman? Don’t really know, however; (3) don’t know how much to read into the present depth chart, but I suppose the issue you raise… if Jefferson is on the field, who isn’t?
Jefferson
Would come on to function as the 3rd LB in passing situations much like the role Keenan Clayton played last year. The Hammer would then likely spin down to a DE role to prevent him coming off the field. Personally, I’m excited that Jefferson has potentially earned this spot. He reportedly is an incredibly physical player and has drawn early comparisons to TRRW. I don’t have any issues with Ibiolye playing that role as well, I thought he played very well in Dallas last year. So I think we’ll be just fine either way.
"We call him The Hammer." - Bob Stoops on Ronnell Lewis
I agree with this
I think we are fine either way. It’s a good problem to have. I’m more concerned with the DT situation. Taylor at 100% will be the difference from great D to elite D
What’s up with chaisson. Do you think his time might be up soon?
by AllenOU on Aug 8, 2010 12:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I've read on a pay site
That it’s not academic or legal reasons for him not currently practicing with the team, so that is a positive sign for now.
"We call him The Hammer." - Bob Stoops on Ronnell Lewis
No, you're right
He had been moved inside to DT, but was still in the process of putting on the weight necessary to play inside. Before this, word was still that he was progressing well but the feeling was he probably wasn’t going to play this year anyway just because he wasn’t big enough yet. We’ll just have to see how this plays out. Obviously the kid has his issues before he got to campus, but in his year plus in Norman he’s been a model citizen by all accounts I believe.
"We call him The Hammer." - Bob Stoops on Ronnell Lewis
I had always thought
Stills and McCay had the most potential to contribute early, and that Jefferson’s only problem was depth at Safety. Looks like Jefferson is going to find a way onto the field one way or another. Sheldon McClain is a WR from Malcolm Brown’s high school that enrolled early. He was injured for the entirety of his senior season, and I haven’t heard anything about him, but his physical potential is pretty insane. 6’4", 220 lbs. with outstanding speed, athletecism, and great hands. I am betting he breaks out his Junior season.
by KratosWasASooner on Aug 8, 2010 1:37 PM CDT reply actions
I was thinking along the same lines
I’ve also read that recent arrival Geneo Grissom is an absolute beast at DE as well.
"We call him The Hammer." - Bob Stoops on Ronnell Lewis
Has anyone else
Been watching the practice videos on soonersports.com? If so have you noticed The Hammer appears to be working primarily with the DEs in the videos they have up? So are they going to play him with his hand on the ground next year you think? Or is he going to bounce back and forth from DE to LB? Seems like they are working to get/keep him on the field at all times which I am absolutely in favor of, you can never have too much of The Hammer!
"We call him The Hammer." - Bob Stoops on Ronnell Lewis
told by a former player (70s) that he was working in the Dan cody mold. Getting reps to passrush from the end.
I definately think he'll be a linebacker
but the coaches are also going to be creative with him. Kid has some major power!
I'm down with that
Like I was saying, they should scheme any and every possible way to keep this kid on the field at all times.
"We call him The Hammer." - Bob Stoops on Ronnell Lewis
Hopefully they can get him some reps at qb,
as well as let him kick off now that Moreland is gone.
by SoonerDutch on Aug 9, 2010 5:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
The Hammer in the wildcat
I like the way you think!
"We call him The Hammer." - Bob Stoops on Ronnell Lewis
Super!! Now that’s thinking outside the box
by OU JJ on Aug 10, 2010 7:27 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm just praying
That he’s gets at least one interception this year so we can see him return it!
"We call him The Hammer." - Bob Stoops on Ronnell Lewis
punt returner
just saying
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