blatanthomerism

The first three weeks of the 2016 season confirmed one of my main preseason suspicions about the Sooners. Although I certainly didn’t predict that OU would start the season 1-2, I figured that odds were stacked against another trip to the College Football Playoff, let alone actually competing for a national […]

What did we think/hope would happen? Senior defensive tackles Jamarkus McFarland, Casey Walker and Stacey McGee would finally play up to their potential and give Oklahoma consistency up front on defense. OU would be able to work young DTs Jordan Phillips, Marquis Anderson, and Torrea Peterson into the rotation to […]

Less than a year ago, the Big 12 looked about as stable as a three-legged chair. Texas and ESPN appeared to be running roughshod over the rest of the league in an effort to make sure the Longhorn Network didn’t turn into TV’s version of just about any Kevin Costner […]

When word came down earlier this week that Stanford defensive line coach Randy Hart was retiring, OU’s Diron Reynolds made for a natural candidate to replace the Cardinal’s longtime assistant. So, it was no shock to learn Wednesday that he’s reportedly returning to Palo Alto. Reynolds deserves his props for furthering the adoption […]

Stuff that caught my eye while surfin’ the ‘net. (Do people still say that?) *Fresh off yet another round of bickering about the future of the Big 12 in which Texas pledged its love for the Longhorn Network, ESPN rewarded the school with a decision to scale back on programming for […]

Maybe it’s just having seen so many spring games, but the 2015 edition of the Red-White Game might have been the most uneventful that I can ever recall for Oklahoma. Bob Stoops came off about as eager to be there as a trip to the Citrus Bowl. So allow me to share […]

Lane Johnson is making NFL scouts sit up and take notice at the Senior Bowl practices leading up to the all-star game Saturday. *Reportedly, the Chicago Bears may have designs drafting him at their 20th slot in April’s draft. *SI.com’s Chris Burke has Johnson listed as the 38th best prospect in this […]

Never let it be said that Dumpster Fires of the Week is a homer list or only goes after Oklahoma’s foes. No one is immune. Dumpster Fires of the Week: Week 6 1. OU in Dallas Suck-ass run defense against a one-dimensional offense? Check. Terrible offensive line play against a […]

Oklahoma’s season-ending loss to Clemson in the Orange Bowl effectively marked the final time any members of the Sooners’ 2011 recruiting class took the field wearing crimson and cream. The fifth-year seniors still on the team capped off their careers with a Big 12 championship and College Football Playoff bid in […]

This looks like the week to fade BH. On to this week’s picks: BLATANT HOMERISM–Week 4 (Last week: 3-2; Overall: 11-4) Maryland at West Virginia (-17) The Terps got steamrolled by the last spread offense they faced, giving up nearly 700 yards in total offense to Bowling Green. The Mountaineers, […]