Demarco Murray hurt again?

[jblonghorn]

Seems like a nagging injury that is not good news for OU backers. Hopefully he gets better. No excuses on October 17th.


This is from the sooner website:

http://oklahoma.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=972975

 

[GoSooners]

Seems like a nagging injury that is not good news for OU backers. Hopefully he gets better. No excuses on October 17th.


This is from the sooner website:

http://oklahoma.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=972975

It can be a nagging injury. But I have never counted on Murray playing a full season anyway. He's been inujury prone his entire career and has just about missed as much playing time as he's played. Calhoun and Brown are more than adequate replacements. And Stoops may elect to sit Murray out against BYU. But this isn't a serious injury like a knee injury. But it may take some time to get over. The main thing that I'm concerned with is Bradford and the defense staying healthy. The stronger your defense is the more conservative your offense can play. So Murray may not be leaned on this season like he was last year.

 

[Randizzle14]

It can be a nagging injury. But I have never counted on Murray playing a full season anyway. He's been inujury prone his entire career and has just about missed as much playing time as he's played. Calhoun and Brown are more than adequate replacements. And Stoops may elect to sit Murray out against BYU. But this isn't a serious injury like a knee injury. But it may take some time to get over. The main thing that I'm concerned with is Bradford and the defense staying healthy. The stronger your defense is the more conservative your offense can play. So Murray may not be leaned on this season like he was last year.

I totally agree. Murray is great, don't get me wrong, but I think both guys behind him will get the job done. Im more concerned with who will be blocking for our RB, I hope they come together and figure out a system that works for them.

 

[bigtendominator]

It can be a nagging injury. But I have never counted on Murray playing a full season anyway. He's been inujury prone his entire career and has just about missed as much playing time as he's played. Calhoun and Brown are more than adequate replacements. And Stoops may elect to sit Murray out against BYU. But this isn't a serious injury like a knee injury. But it may take some time to get over. The main thing that I'm concerned with is Bradford and the defense staying healthy. The stronger your defense is the more conservative your offense can play. So Murray may not be leaned on this season like he was last year.

While the backups are more than capable, I believe if Murray played against Florida they win the game.

The difference was particularly evident near the end of the first half. I believe on 2nd down, Murray would have scored instead being brought down the way Brown was.

I know we can sit here are debate it, but Murray is just a different player imo than Brown and Cal.

 

[BigdaddyQH]

Oklahoma has bigger problems than Murray's nagging injuries. They had better find an offensive line that can actually block, or they will not get past Texas. Losing to Texas will knock them out of the NC race.

 

[bigtendominator]

Oklahoma has bigger problems than Murray's nagging injuries. They had better find an offensive line that can actually block, or they will not get past Texas. Losing to Texas will knock them out of the NC race.

Your point is very valid and their biggest concern. With that being said, I still believe the OU oline will be fine. Will they be as good as last year, almost guaranteed not to be, but they don't have to be great, just good enough. They have enough talent at the skill positions of QB, TE, RB and they will fill in fine at WR. Defensively, they will be good.

I still believe OU wins the Big 12.

 

[russ1945]

Your point is very valid and their biggest concern. With that being said, I still believe the OU oline will be fine. Will they be as good as last year, almost guaranteed not to be, but they don't have to be great, just good enough. They have enough talent at the skill positions of QB, TE, RB and they will fill in fine at WR. Defensively, they will be good.
I still believe OU wins the Big 12.

My thought is that if this OU line can run block good enough it will all fall in place. Murray and Reynolds are bonuses if they make it thru the season. Murray was not going to return kicks this year so I think they plan on nursing him thru the season anyway. He is a notch above the other RB's in the pass catching department also. I watched him in the Spring game warmups (he did not participate in the scrimmage) and he was catching passes like a WR and stood out even in the drills. I hope he can play when it counts.
I agree with your assesment that he has better breakaway ability than Brown, etc. Why do you like OU over Texas in the Big 12?

 

[GoSooners]

Oklahoma has bigger problems than Murray's nagging injuries. They had better find an offensive line that can actually block, or they will not get past Texas. Losing to Texas will knock them out of the NC race.

Even if the OU offensive line isn't as good as last year, their average margin of victory in the Big 12 was by 29.5 points. And their defense will be even better this year. If you mention the offensive line with OU, you should mention the defense too. Texas will be facing a much better defense this year. I'm not saying that OU's going to beat Texas. In most years this game is a tossup. But you can't just look at one thing with these two teams and ignore everything else. I could ask the same thing about Texas. Will they find a running game this season against what will be the best defensive OU front in the country?

 

[bigtendominator]

I agree with your assesment that he has better breakaway ability than Brown, etc. Why do you like OU over Texas in the Big 12?

Let's start by revisiting last season's game. While most would disagree and say that Texas was better than OU, the game changed when Reynolds went down for OU. That was a huge blow. Also, i expect OU's special teams will be better than last year. Really felt like OU was the better team, but give Texas credit for doing what was necessary to get it done.

Bradford is the best passer (in terms of accuracy) that I have seen on the college level. Thought Ken Dorsey was the best for a long-time, but nobody I recall throws the ball with the accuracy of Bradford. He will not get his team beat. Gresham is only going to be better (and that is scary) and imo he is the best player in CFB regardless of position. He creates the most mismatchups in CFB. WR in a TE's body. Murrary is star, not AP or Mo Clarett, but reminds me of an Eric Metcalf type. Can catch out of the back, great safety valve and has the ability to hit you for 6 on any play.

Defensively OU is going to be lethal. People forget that they held Florida 24 points and had (don't remember the receiver, maybe Iglesias) he caught the ball, instead of Black making a better play, OU ties or takes the lead.

Texas was very good, but they lost their best player in Orakpo and I don't give a damn about Kindle. Mark my words, this OU D will be a top 10 Scoring D, when the 1st team is on the field. When they are playing an Iowa State up 49-3 in the 3rd qtr and the 2nd team yields points, it will hurt their ranking, but this D is going to be nearly as good as USC this year.

I think people are not really looking closely at what the difference was between OU and Florida last year. No Harvin this year and Murray possibly for the bowl game. Add Murray and subtract Harvin and the result is different (trust me I know I took Florida) and I got lucky as the game did not play out as I thought it would.

Overall, OU has something to prove and while Texas will be very good. Crosby's lose will be pretty big. OU has always plugged in at WR/OL. Can Texas score 31 vs OU this year, imo NO. OU won't score like last year, but look for them to still put up over 40 points ppg for 2 reasons:

Defense is going to cause many 3

Offensively shortened fields are going to lead to many points. I believe by the time the Texas game rolls around OU remains a 1 point dog, but after the game, people will be talking about OU vs Florida for all the marbles.

 

[jblonghorn]

Let's start by revisiting last season's game. While most would disagree and say that Texas was better than OU, the game changed when Reynolds went down for OU. That was a huge blow. Also, i expect OU's special teams will be better than last year. Really felt like OU was the better team, but give Texas credit for doing what was necessary to get it done.

Bradford is the best passer (in terms of accuracy) that I have seen on the college level. Thought Ken Dorsey was the best for a long-time, but nobody I recall throws the ball with the accuracy of Bradford. He will not get his team beat. Gresham is only going to be better (and that is scary) and imo he is the best player in CFB regardless of position. He creates the most mismatchups in CFB. WR in a TE's body. Murrary is star, not AP or Mo Clarett, but reminds me of an Eric Metcalf type. Can catch out of the back, great safety valve and has the ability to hit you for 6 on any play.

Defensively OU is going to be lethal. People forget that they held Florida 24 points and had (don't remember the receiver, maybe Iglesias) he caught the ball, instead of Black making a better play, OU ties or takes the lead.

Texas was very good, but they lost their best player in Orakpo and I don't give a damn about Kindle. Mark my words, this OU D will be a top 10 Scoring D, when the 1st team is on the field. When they are playing an Iowa State up 49-3 in the 3rd qtr and the 2nd team yields points, it will hurt their ranking, but this D is going to be nearly as good as USC this year.

I think people are not really looking closely at what the difference was between OU and Florida last year. No Harvin this year and Murray possibly for the bowl game. Add Murray and subtract Harvin and the result is different (trust me I know I took Florida) and I got lucky as the game did not play out as I thought it would.

Overall, OU has something to prove and while Texas will be very good. Crosby's lose will be pretty big. OU has always plugged in at WR/OL. Can Texas score 31 vs OU this year, imo NO. OU won't score like last year, but look for them to still put up over 40 points ppg for 2 reasons:

Defense is going to cause many 3

Offensively shortened fields are going to lead to many points. I believe by the time the Texas game rolls around OU remains a 1 point dog, but after the game, people will be talking about OU vs Florida for all the marbles.

A lot of what-if's and could be's in that synopsis. Saying you could give a damn about Kindle is the same as saying you could give a damn about Bradford.

Kindle will have a better season this season than Orakpo had last season. I know firsthand that all Texas is being fed is how good OU's defense will be this season. Wait til you see how a 2nd year Muschamp defense reacts on the field.

Texas's defense is going to be unfuckingbelievable.

 

[bigtendominator]

A lot of what-if's and could be's in that synopsis. Saying you could give a damn about Kindle is the same as saying you could give a damn about Bradford.

Kindle will have a better season this season than Orakpo had last season. I know firsthand that all Texas is being fed is how good OU's defense will be this season. Wait til you see how a 2nd year Muschamp defense reacts on the field.

Texas's defense is going to be unfuckingbelievable.

Nothing you say holds validity, as you continously allow your homerism and emotions to be involved in your arguments.

This is a gambling message board, I don't give a shit who wins the game. I don't care who wins the Big 12 or the MNC.

Yes and OU is sitting around rejoicing for losing the title last year.

How many Big 12 titles has Mack Brown won without Vince Young?

Raise vaild points about how Texas will beat OU!

 

[bigtendominator]

A lot of what-if's and could be's in that synopsis. Saying you could give a damn about Kindle is the same as saying you could give a damn about Bradford.

Kindle will have a better season this season than Orakpo had last season. I know firsthand that all Texas is being fed is how good OU's defense will be this season. Wait til you see how a 2nd year Muschamp defense reacts on the field.

Texas's defense is going to be unfuckingbelievable.

Why is he going to better? He is moving to the end spot, what makes you think all of a sudden he can duplicate Orakpo?

 

[Romanowski]

I believe if Murray played against Florida they win the game.

:lol: a player worth 11 points lol

That O line was gassed and overrated period! and thats why the Sooners lost

 

[GoSooners]

The big question with OU this year will obviously be their offensive line. And don't anybody tell me how you THINK they are going to perform. The truth is we don't know. So I'm going to hold off judgement until I actually see them play. I'll especially keep a close eye out on how the Sooners will be able to run the ball. Something they couldn't do against Texas last season. And like I said, Texas has the same problem. My bet is because both defenses will be so stout, it's the team who runs the ball better this year that wins the game. OU will have to win the rushing battle to beat either Texas or Florida. Last year OU got outrushed 113-48 by Texas and 249-107 by Florida. I don't even need to look at the score to see which teams won those games.

 

[bigtendominator]

:lol: a player worth 11 points lol

That O line was gassed and overrated period! and thats why the Sooners lost

OU scores before the half and takes the lead.

If you really believe that every game is based on the final score and player X is necessary to make up the 11 points, than you must really suck as gambler.

 

[jblonghorn]

Nothing you say holds validity, as you continously allow your homerism and emotions to be involved in your arguments.

This is a gambling message board, I don't give a shit who wins the game. I don't care who wins the Big 12 or the MNC.

Yes and OU is sitting around rejoicing for losing the title last year.

How many Big 12 titles has Mack Brown won without Vince Young?

Raise vaild points about how Texas will beat OU!

I think I'll have a cheeseburger for dinner.....

 

[Romanowski]

OU scores before the half and takes the lead.

If you really believe that every game is based on the final score and player X is necessary to make up the 11 points, than you must really suck as gambler.

but I dont suck as a gambler, any more useless information?

 

[SoonerBS]

The OU/Texas game last year was won by McCoy and no one is going to convince me otherwise. He was unbelievable, and that is coming from a Sooner fan that hates Texas. McCoy just couldn't do any wrong in that game. It's hard to stop a player who is in the "zone" for a game.

 

[Romanowski]

back to topic Murray out 2 weeks is report im seeing

 

[jblonghorn]

but I dont suck as a gambler, any more useless information?

AMENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN. Guy's sitting here telling us how we're homers, yet all that comes out of him is how OU would've one if they'd of had this player or that player and if this player wouldn't have done this, or that player wouldn't have done that, or if Adrian Peterson would've stayed one more year.......what a whack job.....At least I've learned early to watch what comes out of of BigTen's posts....