Sooner Defense Dominates Red River Rivalry
by ccmachine on Oct 11, 2011 1:37 AM CDT
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What do you get when you run a rinky dink gimmick offense up against an aggressive but disciplined, hard hitting defense? You get five forced turnovers, eight sacks for -84 yards, 17 tackles for loss with a grand total of -113 yards and three defensive touchdowns. When summing up Oklahoma's defensive performance against the Longhorns there are really two things that define how the afternoon went. At one point in the game the Longhorns actually faced a 4th and 49 and the 21 points posted by the Oklahoma defense outscored the Texas offense.
Facing an offense that relies heavily trickery for success, Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables had a trick up his sleeve as well.
Oklahoma surprised Texas with a 4-3 defensive scheme
Largely employing a nickel based defense, the Sooners reverted to a 4-3 base defense aimed a keeping Texas running back Malcolm Brown under wraps. As a part of the new scheme Tony Jefferson moved back to safety and Corey Nelson started at linebacker. The result was complete confusion for the Texas offense and complete dominance by the Sooner defense.
Venables defense set a school record with three touchdowns and the eight sacks and seventeen tackles for loss tied school records as well. Oklahoma's defensive coordinator didn't just out coach his offensive counterpart, he completely owned him.
Position Grades
Defensive Line - Defensive tackle Casey Walker had an incredible game and not everything he did will show up on the stat sheet. He forced the first of five Texas turnovers and was a disruptive force in the Longhorn backfield all day long. Defensive end Frank Alexander had three sacks and Ronnell Lewis had two. David King spent time at both spots on the line and scored Oklahoma's second defensive touchdown with a 19-yard fumble recovery scoop and score. Overall position grade: A+
Linebackers - Travis Lewis honored Austin Box by wearing the #12 jersey and did it proud with 8 tackles. Tom Wort had seven tackles but a bigger story in the middle is that Jaydan Bird came in for Wort, after he suffered an injury, and recorded six tackles and a sack. Corey Nelson added two tackles and a pass breakup to the linebacker stats. Overall position grade: A
Secondary - Corner Jamell Fleming led all tacklers with 13 and scored Oklahoma's third defensive touchdown with his flocking of Mike Davis. Demontre Hust broke the ice on defensive scoring with his 55-yard interception return. He also recorded seven tackles. Strong safety Aaron Colvin recorded 8 tackles and free safety Tony Jefferson took down Longhorns four times, recorded a sack and an interception. Overall position grade: A+
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He practiced Monday
And is said to be just fine.
2011 for #12 - You will be missed
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total defensive domination. But I have to ask the question....
WTH is Mush doing saying “Remember the Fiesta Bowl” with 10 mins to go & down 45? Maybe the clip is a little out of context (since I was at the game & havent seen the ful replay). BUt seriously Mush….. 45 points you gonna hook & lateral that???
I think he was saying that to show that Oklahoma was ready for Harsin’s pathetic trick plays. A lot of people thought that he would do it again.
I agree with that..... but why bring it up with 10 mins to go. PATHETIC.
He was saying Remember the Fiesta Bowl, kinda in a Remember the Alamo voice……
He meant it as vindication for Stoops and Venables over Harsin.
If you train people properly, they won't be able to tell a drill from the real thing. If anything, the real thing will be easier. --Richard Marcinko
They didn't just surprise them w/ the 4-3
But the fact that the “four” were all DEs. I’ve never seen them do that before until this game.
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The most pathetic example of a lumbering O-lineman,
was the wHorn #75 chasing after King on the fumble for TD. If he were to be timed, I’m guessing he runs an eight second 40.
Their O-line was out run, out quicked, out coached and overwhelmed by our D-line.
If you train people properly, they won't be able to tell a drill from the real thing. If anything, the real thing will be easier. --Richard Marcinko
Tom Wort #21 of the Oklahoma Sooners celebrates after a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns
How lame is it when your celebration is just to do the opposite of your rival? Seriously can you guys think of nothing better than to take the Horns up and turn em down? My personal favorite is the signing day pics of your recruits with the Horns down. Stupid is meet stupid does.
Do not be distracted by what you see, but be transformed by what you believe.
Not nearly as lame as you coming here to whine about it
Psalm 75:5 Do no lift your horns against heaven; do not speak so defiantly.
Rumor has it that Texas is about to sign a huge corporate sponsorship deal for the Longhorn Network. They just have to decide which brand represents them best: Dyson, Eureka or Hoover.
by It'sTheVoice on Oct 11, 2011 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions 8 recs
Says the guy who just had his qb's assaulted
You’re just a sore loser
by King Sam Rules! on Oct 11, 2011 8:29 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Not a sore loser at all.
We got beat by an infinitely better team with better players and better coaches. I can admit that. You however and the rest of the sooner faithful cannot admit that you all are obsessed more with the hatred of Texas more so than your love of Oklahoma. Whether that be with your hand gestures or buying decals and turning them upside down on your hat or vehicle. The inferiority complex runs deep within your fan base and has seeped into your players and recruits.
Do not be distracted by what you see, but be transformed by what you believe.
I don't hate the state of Texas, I think it's a great place
As for the University of Texas, I happen to think the fan base by in large is the most self-deluded collection of pretentious rednecks and morons ever assembled. It’s difficult to make this point to someone with a superiority complex as they lack the ability to see themselves as just ordinary people like the rest of us. So we simply turn the horns down as it’s just an easy way to say that you guys suck without having to go into great detail about something that you are probably not able to come to terms with anyway.
by SoonerGoneEast on Oct 11, 2011 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
perfect answer in reply to a perfect texass moron
The one thing being a lot older has going for it, most of us older have seen more CFB than most younger people have seen web pages.
Yep, you got us Oklahoman's figured out
I’m so envious of Texas. You have better coaches, players, more championships and heisman winners. You guys never lose at home and are always in a bowl game. I just wish we could figure out a way to do that.
Also
I can’t wait for our team to develop the unabashed smugness that ut has perfected..
Football, in its purest form, remains a physical fight. As in any fight, if you don't want to fight, it's impossible to win." Bud Wilkinson
And I just wish our you freshmen and sophomores could play as well as theirs
Oh the jealousy I possess. Its forcing me to do the horns down gesture right here in my office with no one around to see it.
+1000
I’ve just shot the whorns down to an old lady and a 3month old infant….You can’t stop me!!
Football, in its purest form, remains a physical fight. As in any fight, if you don't want to fight, it's impossible to win." Bud Wilkinson
referring to a story posted earlier
ut had what 56 underclassmen(fresh/soph) on the roster, and we’re sitting with a paltry 52.. Those extra 4 better be the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse if ut thinks they are the key to beating OU anytime soon(LMAO)
Football, in its purest form, remains a physical fight. As in any fight, if you don't want to fight, it's impossible to win." Bud Wilkinson
I'll continue to raise my "1" in the air
Knowing that OU will be playing for something bigger than Texas could ever dream of playing for last season, this season, and in seasons to come…what ever happened to “things are bigger in Texas?” Oh yeah, bigger cry babies and bigger diapers after wetting themselves when the Sharks took over the game.
Besides, Wort looks pretty terrifying right there
by King Sam Rules! on Oct 11, 2011 8:30 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
agreed, I liked it so much i took it as my avatar.
"I feel sorry for peple who don't drink, when they wake up in the morning thats as good as they are gonna feel all day long." Frank Sinatra
As someone who hates the horns down...
This is the one game where it’s not only acceptable, it’s encouraged and wonderful.
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by Jon Woods on Oct 11, 2011 8:34 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This.
The rest of the year, our sign is a raised index finger.
by TwoPalePonies on Oct 11, 2011 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions
I think its silly
That Oklahoma made your team look like a junior high squad and you’re worried about a hand gesture
by ccmachine on Oct 11, 2011 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The only stupid I saw Sat. was the two Texass QB's
"I feel fortunate.... It's just great to get another championship." Bob Stoops
and that highly recruited Texass O-line...........
"I feel fortunate.... It's just great to get another championship." Bob Stoops
Who is the biggest failure at ut this year.....Harsin
or maybe Smack for hiring the glorified HS coach to begin with.
harsin’s gimmicky HS bs will never fly in any Big 6 conference. Actually it has only worked once, it just happened to be against OU. He is a total fool to think he might do that again.
I see all over the whorn blogs calling for Smack’s head, utexass would be better served if they called for HS harsin’s head and promoted Applewhite to OC
The one thing being a lot older has going for it, most of us older have seen more CFB than most younger people have seen web pages.
There is no substitute for talent and experience
UT fans were all excited because they didn’t understand the Fiesta Bowl performance against OU in its context. It’s one thing to be able to put together and execute an elite game plan with 2nd tier talent when you have 30 days and 15 practices to prepare. You can scheme a defense into oblivion, and you can install new plays and new formations. It’s another thing to run that same game plan during the regular season with about 4-5 practices to prepare.
pulling trick plays out your (tex)ass
anyone can pull a few trick out their butt to win a game…Only thing Harsin should have pulled out of his butt on Saturday, would have been his head!!
Football, in its purest form, remains a physical fight. As in any fight, if you don't want to fight, it's impossible to win." Bud Wilkinson
1 question about the game
Did anyone notice Smack’s in-famous golf clap?
I watched for it during the game but most of my was spent spent yelling and cheering all of the touchdowns and great defensive plays.
The one thing being a lot older has going for it, most of us older have seen more CFB than most younger people have seen web pages.
He seemed to be running his hands through his hair a lot, this year.
I think he was checking to see if he still had a scalp.
If you train people properly, they won't be able to tell a drill from the real thing. If anything, the real thing will be easier. --Richard Marcinko
I loved his post game conf.
The glazed eyes and messed up hair
"I feel fortunate.... It's just great to get another championship." Bob Stoops
Smack looked like the Sooner D had beat him up personally
he looked ragged, old, frustrated, splotchy, confused, tired,wore the F out, looking for a pair of sunglasses and a fake beard according to Rivals writers.
He has a very tenuous situation. I made a comment yesterday on of the threads about a rumor I had heard. Actually it wasn’t a rumor but something The King said on a radio talk show. The King said that if lOSUr st beats texass like we did then Smack will get fired. In texass and across the net there are many calling for his head now but as in texass with orange colored galsses many are still praising the old man.
Actually it is time to fire Deloss and fire harsin. I want them to keep Smack, he is the second coming of Fred Akers and we loved beating the hell out of Fred’s team a lot.
The one thing being a lot older has going for it, most of us older have seen more CFB than most younger people have seen web pages.
Best part about this game is
Bob Stoops knows there is still room to improve on!
by OnlyOneOU on Oct 11, 2011 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
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