Sam the Man
by ccmachine on Aug 21, 2007 5:26 PM CDT
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We've speculated for weeks and have been most certain since Saturday but now it is official. Redshirt freshman Sam Bradford has been named Oklahoma's starting quarterback.
"We are going with Sam because he earned the position. We expect both Joey and Keith to continue working hard and competing for playing time just like all our players do at every position. There may be an opportunity for them at some point and it will be important for them to be ready."
Rumors were swirling yesterday that Stoops had a sit down meeting with Bradford before practice to let him know that he would be the starter. Apparently it was more than just speculations as Bradford led the first team offense in practice as the Sooners began game preparations.
While Sam Bradford doesn't have the strongest arm among the three quarterbacks who were competing for the job he does bring a ton of athleticism and poise to the table. He just has a knack for making plays and proved that Saturday night. While a driving rain storm left Joey Halzle and Keith Nichol almost ineffective Bradford prospered throwing four touchdowns and no picks.
With the talent that OU has on offense an athletic guy with proven talent making ability that protects the ball is what the Sooners need to be a championship contender.
As far a Nichol goes the Sooner Nation is divided on whether he should be redshirted or not. I say go ahead and slap the redshirt on him and keep him eligible for four more seasons. I realize he has a ton of talent but he doesn't appear to be quite ready to play effectively at this level. His future is ahead of him and it is a bright one at that. For now though this is Bradford's time to shine and Halzle can play back up.
Unless Bradford gets injured or just falls on his face Nichol shouldn't be on the field this season, at any position. In my humble opinion!
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Not totally surprised
Nichols should take the redshirt, he will be awsome in a few seasons if hes still around.
Halzle, well he should stick around (and probably will for obvious reasons)because as we can all recall, you never know what is going to, and can happen.
I thought this was a close compitition and I think most would agree, and i can only hope the best man truly won.
by AngryAngel65 on Aug 21, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not totally surprised
are going to be with the QB's? How patient would you want them to be? I still think they were a little premature with their decision with Paul and Rhett. I just hope we're not going to see the same thing this year.
OU shouldn't have trouble with North Texas but for the sake of conversation, say NT stacks the line and has success stopping the run and forces Bradford to throw into coverage and he throws an interception or two. I hope the staff doesn't jump ship and throw Nichol into the game. That could be detrimental to the confidance of the offense not to mention Bradford.
by Coach Blake on Aug 22, 2007 8:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they'll stick with Bradford
by ccmachine on Aug 22, 2007 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jumping ship
by AngryAngel65 on Aug 22, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Next Question
by Coach Blake on Aug 24, 2007 9:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Syicking it Out!
I've got mixed emotions about the redshirt. I'd like to keep him around as long as possible but I also think he'd be the best choice for back up and could contribute during this season.
by ccmachine on Aug 25, 2007 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sticking around
by AngryAngel65 on Aug 25, 2007 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Redshirt
(my math may be wrong if so correct me)(not good at math.) Or we could see a white/Hybl ish compitition, injuries and all, and of course the inevitable transfers in a qb race(I'm thinking big picture here not just this season)
Expect a two qb system this year if nichols doesnt get the red shirt, but in limited situations simlier to tim tebow last year to highlight Nichols Escapability if not the same physicality tebow displayed.
So if he does not take the redshirt i would expect him to play in some capacity most games, not just blowouts, e.g. halzle last season.
by AngryAngel65 on Aug 24, 2007 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
coach blake
by AngryAngel65 on Aug 24, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Coach
by Coach Blake on Aug 27, 2007 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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