OU/Bama

[oilsooner]

So what’s it gonna be boys? We gonna win this one and get a shot at the title??

[kcrufnek]

We need to play error free. No dumb penalties and turnovers. We need to get turnovers and hold them to Fg and a few three and outs. Go out hard and get the lead. 'Bama, despite all their experience, have not yet been pressed. We have to realize we aren't winning scoring 24 points.

[stinger1066]

We can win if our defense plays even an average game.

I think Bama was a heavier favorite in 2014 and we won then.

[kcrufnek]

Dec 29, 2018 8:02:34 GMT -6 stinger1066 said:

We can win if our defense plays even an average game.

I think Bama was a heavier favorite in 2014 and we won then.

IDK but I think that wasn't exactly a top flight 'Bama team. I always thought that was a bad win as it made everyone think we were much better than we were. Our defense just needs to be good at the right times. We shall see.

[oilsooner]

What’s the line on this one? I’d guess Bama by 14. I def think we are going to have to out score them (I see little defense here: total points will prob be more reminiscent of the Big 12 than SEC). This will be a real test for Ruffin. Is he good enough to get these freshman to produce key stops vs a top flight Bama team? He’ll get some leeway given that he’s using Mikes guys, but if we get blown out, it’ll be bad for him.

I can’t wait to see it close late, then see Riley vs Saban as they gamble and strategize. Looking forward to a great game!!

Oh, any key injuries going into the game?

[hermit]

I don't expect to win, but still hopin

I can deal with a loss as long as the offense plays well , I don't wanna have to listen to a bunch of SEC types strutting around bragging about an SEC defense shutting down the OU offense.

[oilsooner]

Dec 29, 2018 10:34:30 GMT -6 hermit said:

I don't expect to win, but still hopin

I can deal with a loss as long as the offense plays well , I don't wanna have to listen to a bunch of SEC types strutting around bragging about an SEC defense shutting down the OU offense.

That’s pretty much how I feel. I don’t expect to win, but hope for a great game and maybe a pleasant surprise!

[kcrufnek]

[jimmy]

We gotta be better in the second half.....right?

[kcrufnek]

We covered.

[hermit]

Offense played well once they got past the first quarter big game jitters.

But the defense is what it is and the game turned out about as I expected.

This team has been the most schizophrenic team I've ever seen, so great on one side, so bad on the other. And frankly, I'm glad the season is over, I don't wanna watch any more football where I'm constantly pleading for a defense to make a play and get off the field.

Next year has all the makings for a down year, odds of getting the same level of QB play are slim to none, and its gonna take more than one recruiting class to improve the defense.

[oilsooner]

Yeah, that was a rough one. I watched the first quarter (almost), then had to change it. Just couldn’t watch it. Flipped back and forth keeping an eye on the score, then watched the comeback in the third and fourth, but turned it off late in the fourth when Bama scored after the on side kick.

Next year will prob be a down/rebuilding year...DEF gonna have a QB drop off. 2020 should be awesome though.

Boomer.

[hermit]

I wanna watch UT vrs Jawja tonight. It will be interesting how a physical defense takes on Ellinger.

[hermit]

SEC never loses a game, they've got the ' game did not matter " card ready to play .

[kcrufnek]

[kcrufnek]

At least we didn't play Clemson.