How many defensive guys are going to portal out? How many do you think need to portal?
OU needs a full 22 on D right now. No one who has played for the Sooners this year is an answer long term. Guys like Williams, Kanak, RSJ don't play enough to technically count for my analysis because I can't see them play enough. This front 7 is atrocious and the back end isn't much better. I don't know if they are not smart enough for the system or simply just not talented. I think it's likely a bit of both.
How many defensive guys are going to portal out? How many do you think need to portal?
OU needs a full 22 on D right now. No one who has played for the Sooners this year is an answer long term. Guys like Williams, Kanak, RSJ don't play enough to technically count for my analysis because I can't see them play enough. This front 7 is atrocious and the back end isn't much better. I don't know if they are not smart enough for the system or simply just not talented. I think it's likely a bit of both.
Other than Woodi and Bowman, I could see a complete shake up. One of my questions and Teddy touched on it, what is being told to these guys and are they just ignoring it or not able to absorb it? 9 games in and you have alignment and assignment issues? Talent is definitely a problem and part of the equation. But much of defense is just the "want to", I'm going to beat the guy in front of me. As Teddy said, no one was winning one-on-one battles.
OU needs a full 22 on D right now. No one who has played for the Sooners this year is an answer long term. Guys like Williams, Kanak, RSJ don't play enough to technically count for my analysis because I can't see them play enough. This front 7 is atrocious and the back end isn't much better. I don't know if they are not smart enough for the system or simply just not talented. I think it's likely a bit of both.
Other than Woodi and Bowman, I could see a complete shake up. One of my questions and Teddy touched on it, what is being told to these guys and are they just ignoring it or not able to absorb it? 9 games in and you have alignment and assignment issues? Talent is definitely a problem and part of the equation. But much of defense is just the "want to", I'm going to beat the guy in front of me. As Teddy said, no one was winning one-on-one battles.
100% agree. This was also a complaint of the previous regime as well, so maybe they were right in that regard. Grimes and Redmond have been REALLY disappointing this season. I thought Stripling would be a difference maker and he hasn't even been a JAG. So underwhelmed by this group. My guess is they have at least 50% shakeup and several DL types will leave...maybe some LBs like Whitter. They need a serious talent influx and I HOPE BV and his staff can find that talent. I still trust them, but my belief is wavering because, like Ted said, this is Week 9 and we are still seeing the same mistakes on simple things. Yikes.
OU needs a full 22 on D right now. No one who has played for the Sooners this year is an answer long term. Guys like Williams, Kanak, RSJ don't play enough to technically count for my analysis because I can't see them play enough. This front 7 is atrocious and the back end isn't much better. I don't know if they are not smart enough for the system or simply just not talented. I think it's likely a bit of both.
Other than Woodi and Bowman, I could see a complete shake up. One of my questions and Teddy touched on it, what is being told to these guys and are they just ignoring it or not able to absorb it? 9 games in and you have alignment and assignment issues? Talent is definitely a problem and part of the equation. But much of defense is just the "want to", I'm going to beat the guy in front of me. As Teddy said, no one was winning one-on-one battles.
Other than Woodi and Bowman, I could see a complete shake up. One of my questions and Teddy touched on it, what is being told to these guys and are they just ignoring it or not able to absorb it? 9 games in and you have alignment and assignment issues? Talent is definitely a problem and part of the equation. But much of defense is just the "want to", I'm going to beat the guy in front of me. As Teddy said, no one was winning one-on-one battles.
100% agree. This was also a complaint of the previous regime as well, so maybe they were right in that regard. Grimes and Redmond have been REALLY disappointing this season. I thought Stripling would be a difference maker and he hasn't even been a JAG. So underwhelmed by this group. My guess is they have at least 50% shakeup and several DL types will leave...maybe some LBs like Whitter. They need a serious talent influx and I HOPE BV and his staff can find that talent. I still trust them, but my belief is wavering because, like Ted said, this is Week 9 and we are still seeing the same mistakes on simple things. Yikes.
Frustrating thing is, OU doesn't need a top 20 defense to win. With the offensive talent they are able to pull in, they just need a capable defense. Would it be nice to have a top tier defense? Sure, but just a respectable one would go a long ways.
We all know and recognize that to compete in the SEC they are going to have to get bigger and faster.
Other than Woodi and Bowman, I could see a complete shake up. One of my questions and Teddy touched on it, what is being told to these guys and are they just ignoring it or not able to absorb it? 9 games in and you have alignment and assignment issues? Talent is definitely a problem and part of the equation. But much of defense is just the "want to", I'm going to beat the guy in front of me. As Teddy said, no one was winning one-on-one battles.
Schmitty failed!
Ha! Can Schmitty create heart, effort or pride? Most of the guys on defense should be embarrassed by what they are putting on tape. Yeah, I'm old - tape lol.
Other than Woodi and Bowman, I could see a complete shake up. One of my questions and Teddy touched on it, what is being told to these guys and are they just ignoring it or not able to absorb it? 9 games in and you have alignment and assignment issues? Talent is definitely a problem and part of the equation. But much of defense is just the "want to", I'm going to beat the guy in front of me. As Teddy said, no one was winning one-on-one battles.
Schmitty failed!
I disagree here. He's had one off season to counteract the four years of pilates and goat yoga. Give him some time.
Ha! Can Schmitty create heart, effort or pride? Most of the guys on defense should be embarrassed by what they are putting on tape. Yeah, I'm old - tape lol.
To be fair, we all use Hudl, but still call it tape or film. LOL
Bracing for some rumored recruit defections. If they are going to de-commit then now is the time and the staff can at least start trying to plug the holes. The closer to signing day the worse it gets.
Bracing for some rumored recruit defections. If they are going to de-commit then now is the time and the staff can at least start trying to plug the holes. The closer to signing day the worse it gets.
If BV holds this class together, then something special is right around the corner (in two years).
Bracing for some rumored recruit defections. If they are going to de-commit then now is the time and the staff can at least start trying to plug the holes. The closer to signing day the worse it gets.
What recruits are rumored to be leaving other than Vasek?
100% agree. This was also a complaint of the previous regime as well, so maybe they were right in that regard. Grimes and Redmond have been REALLY disappointing this season. I thought Stripling would be a difference maker and he hasn't even been a JAG. So underwhelmed by this group. My guess is they have at least 50% shakeup and several DL types will leave...maybe some LBs like Whitter. They need a serious talent influx and I HOPE BV and his staff can find that talent. I still trust them, but my belief is wavering because, like Ted said, this is Week 9 and we are still seeing the same mistakes on simple things. Yikes.
Frustrating thing is, OU doesn't need a top 20 defense to win. With the offensive talent they are able to pull in, they just need a capable defense. Would it be nice to have a top tier defense? Sure, but just a respectable one would go a long ways.
We all know and recognize that to compete in the SEC they are going to have to get bigger and faster. Â
After that last score and there was 4 minutes left I said to my wife, just go for the onside kick now, this D will not stop them and they will just run the clock out.... a bunch of gaping holes and missed tackles later that’s just what they did.
This DL has no talent and the LBs don’t have it between the ears. The reality of also not being very good next year has set in for me. BV better get it turned around because you still have to cook the dinner with the ingredients you have and how much will they be able to rely on true freshman?
Bracing for some rumored recruit defections. If they are going to de-commit then now is the time and the staff can at least start trying to plug the holes. The closer to signing day the worse it gets.
What recruits are rumored to be leaving other than Vasek?
I will expand, hit the portal hard for DL waive bye bye to White and Uggy, introduce Stutsman to the bench, move Kanak to Cheetah and roll with Kobe and Kip in the middle.
Last Edit: Nov 7, 2022 20:00:38 GMT by seattleOUfan
That's where my thoughts always go, you have to control the line of scrimmage. It's amazing how much better the back end of a defense looks when their DL is playing well.
LBs next - have to know the system, get people lined up and play fast. Right now we have one in concrete shoes and the other not knowing where to go.
