Bedlam Q&A With Pistols Firing
by ccmachine on Dec 2, 2011 8:54 PM CST
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PrintWe introduced you to Kyle from Pistols Firing Thursday night on our podcast now he's back with us for our Friday opponent Q&A. Of course we're not just talking any opponent here. This is Bedlam and for the second year in a row the Big 12 championship is at stake for the winner of this game.
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CCM: Had it not been for Texas Tech, Baylor and Iowa State this would have been the biggest Bedlam game in the history of the rivalry. As it stands now, we've still got a top 10 match up and the Big 12 championship on the line. Which team has more pressure on it? |
PF: I think OSU definitely has more pressure on it for this game. Mostly because I think, whether it's right or wrong, a lot of people think of OU's season as a bust (even if they make the Fiesta Bowl). But also because, theoretically, OSU is still playing to get into the national title game.
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CCM: Brandon Weeden is tied for most touchdown passes in the Big 12 while Justin Blackmon leads in touchdown receptions. If you're game planning forOklahoma how do you slow down the OSU offense? |
PF: Stop the run. OSU is averaging 60 yards of rushing in its three closest games (A&M, Kansas State, and Iowa State) and 211 in the rest of its games.
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CCM: Is there any fear from a fan's perspective of a slow start or sluggish play following a loss and a bye week? |
PF: Absolutely, I think more the loss than the bye week. The last time OSU had a bye week, it hung 56 on KU in about 22 minutes. I just don't see, from a player's perspective, how you aren't still thinking about the title dream you left on the field in Ames.
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CCM: On the defensive side of the ball the Cowboys have made a living on forcing turnovers. If Oklahoma can protect the football what becomes your biggest fear with the OSU defense? |
PF: Stopping the Belldozer in the red zone. OU is going to move the ball, no question about that, but if OSU can hold them to field goals in the red zone and/or get some picks and protect the ball themselves, they should win.
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CCM: Score prediction time. Tell us how it is all going to shake out on Saturday night. |
PF: I'll go 41-38 Cowboys in a thriller.
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sooners, despite weeden throwing for 450
@THEREALALLENOU on twitter - "The man, the verb, the legend" OU'd
I have a question,
doesn’t anyone think that OU can stop the Cowboys at all at any time? With all of the score predictions it appears that most think that the OU won’t be able to get any 3 and outs, any turnovers, or defensive plays that stall a cowchoke drive. Is OU that lame on defense, is the Sooner offense so inept that they cannot get ahead in the game and force a punt.
The Pukes might be having the dream season of a lifetime but honestly, does everyone out there think the Sooners are just road kill or what?
Yes for the puke fans it is a dream season because they have never NEVER had more than 2 season in a row that were worth a crap.
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.
I said 31-28 fwiw OU
And I think 7 is on hfj
by OU JJ on Dec 2, 2011 1:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
way to go Girl!
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.
I said 35-24 on the podcast thread, I think OU plays their best D of the year tomorrow night.
"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
I'm feel like that as well.
for more than half the season this group of players hav underperformed and made big glaring mistakes. Two games, FSU and texass this very same crew played as good as any D around. I expect the good Sooner D to show tomorrow night.
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.
I think they'll be able to stop them, Scarab.
It may take some brilliant coaching or lights out play by a hobbled defense, or both, but the potential is there to hold them far more in check than most folks are expecting. Having said, that, keep in mind that OSU has had two weeks to prep for this, so there will be plenty of wrinkles to adapt to at half-time, I expect.
we have more talent on D and its not close
even with no hammer and 75% of travis lewis.
if harris plays a ton of snaps, that concerns me. i think TJ needs to play if proctor/colvin are out during certain plays
@THEREALALLENOU on twitter - "The man, the verb, the legend" OU'd
Harris is definitely a concern. I think he's maybe more guilty than most of trying to do
too much. If he “keeps his eyes where they’re supposed to be,” just takes care of his own responsibilities and doesn’t get sucked in by the misdirection that they’re gonna throw at him, trying to help out on plays where he shouldn’t, he could do ok…better than ok.
the ones I talk about everyone in the media
I don’t care if it is print, internet, sports blogs, radio, TV, sports analyst, pundit, morons, step children, experts, dogs, cats and retired garbage men. Every prediction is calling for 1,2,3 point game.
I call HS &BS on this. Hopefully the Sooners win by 10+, it would sooo nice to win by 14.
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.
And I am not afraid to callout 8lb baby Jesus.
Let’s face it. We get it up when we need to. We don’t when we aren’t playing anyone. It’s a reflection of our vanilla & in adjustable staff.
We win by atleast 8.
by OU JJ on Dec 2, 2011 5:53 PM CST via mobile reply actions
we're gonna need him
Make sure this happens in the game thread please!
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On it.... I had hoped we wouldn't need him to Nola...
(((((sigh))))
by OU JJ on Dec 2, 2011 9:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
you and me both
But we’ve been saving him all year and it’s time to make that call!
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I actually think we could score over 40...
How’s that for irrational optimism as the game approaches…
I have no doubt of that. We scored 38 in losses & left points on the field.
The thing is will we try to slow it down too much…
by OU JJ on Dec 2, 2011 9:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Our offense will play big
but so will OSU’s. It will be a close game. The difference maker though is in special teams. Hunnicutt is better than Sharp, and I think that will ultimately decide the game.
Any word
on big Frank? Looked like he hurt his shoulder last week. ???
by OOOU! on Dec 2, 2011 9:05 PM CST via mobile reply actions
he's a go
Doubtful that he’s 100%, but there is no way he’s not playing in this game. Rumors started to swirl today as well that The Hammer is gonna give it a go also.
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It'll be crazy if The Hammer plays
those injuries are tough, but i bet if they brace it and give him a shot he’ll be ok, he may not be as quick as he usually is but the dude is wicked strong and he’ll still be way faster than the pukes tackles. It may also be one hell of a mental boost for the rest of the D if he plays.
"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
Stinger....
Not really huge IMO. As he has played on it for 3 or 4 weeks already….
by OU JJ on Dec 2, 2011 9:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
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