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Last year’s edition of way-too-early bold predictions for the Big 12 had some prescient hits: Blaine Gabbert was – in my opinion – the best quarterback in the conference; Dan Hawkins got the axe and didn’t even last the whole season; Texas A&M beat Oklahoma for the first time in a […]

I received some really good feedback on the preliminary depth chart for 2014 that I put together earlier this week. I thought it would be worthwhile to follow up with some additional thoughts. *I adhered to the SoonerSports.com roster for positions. In retrospect, I probably should have allowed some flexibility to provide a […]

The oft-rumored departure of Oklahoma offensive line coach James Patton finally came to fruition on Monday, as Patton “left” Norman for some kind of utility man position on the Indiana coaching staff. While Patton’s job change is being characterized as voluntary by the school, few people – if any – in […]

With about 10 days to go, prepare yourself, Sooner fans, for a wild ride. Sometimes signing day has no real drama to it, but this is not that year. OU could realistically be tracking six to eight decisions. Keep in mind that the coaching staff could send paperwork to a […]

When the final gun sounded on Oklahoma’s 41-13 humiliation at the hands of Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl, I tried to write about the game itself. About one of the worst defensive efforts in recent memory. About horrific offensive play-calling. About watching a team that slumped through the second half like […]

In the latest edition of the Blatant Homerism Podcast, football strategy savant Chris Brown joins the podcast to talk about his new book, “The Art of Smart Football,” and some of the changes going on at Oklahoma. Chris and I touch on: The evolving dynamics of coaching and the language of […]

“If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, wouldn’t it be a Merry Christmas?” I remember Don Meredith making that quote on Monday Night Football years ago when explaining how the outcome of a football game might have been had certain plays been made. The same quote pertains to the […]

Those are the lyrics to a Lovin’ Spoonful classic song released in 1966. It reminds me of Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy. A couple of weeks ago, Gundy declared that Clint Chelf would be his starting quarterback this season. “Chelf is our starter,” he proclaimed. “He takes all the reps with the (first […]

I tried to warn you, Big 12. Here. And here. And here. Instead of heeding my advice, the league’s dalliance with Notre Dame blew up in its face today with the announcement that the Fighting Irish are joining the ACC in all sports except football. In particular, that little leprechaun probably left lovestruck loudmouth […]

So, apparently, Bob Stoops has an opinion about the pay-for-play proposals for college athletes. OK, a strong opinion. In an interview with Matt Hayes of SportingNews.com, Stoops dismissed the suggestion of stipends for athletes. He did it in his typically blunt fashion, which naturally caught the attention of the national media. A guy […]