Serious question for the OU fans on the board

[Shocker0]

your team gave up 557 yds of offense to a MAC team. let me say that again ...557 yds of offense to a MAC team.and 30 points, your all world front 7 and secondary make me very confident we may put up 45 and 750 yds in ofense.

Will bump this about 30 hours from now.

 

[Sandvol]

didnt establish the run game last week and won 41-3, where's your logic? oh thats right , we are playing a team on the rise and one that has been dominate been at Neyland stadium.

What's the matter? No English classes taught in Oklahoma?

 

[Dragon18]

Listen man, every OU fan is not knowledgeable of what they're looking at beyond the final score, highlights, and stats. This is actually true of MANY football fans in general...including your own.

I've seen Tenn fans giving a "scouting" report on Perine, how to pronounce his name, and what kinda player he is......YET he ran for 70+ yards against Tenn last year.
I guess some of you missed that game, huh?

I'm not super confident in the way we played against Akron in some aspects. But at the same time, other areas looked good and it's still the first game with a new offensive scheme and new defensive scheme. There's no delegated pre-season in cfb to sharpen up.

My prediction for Sat., if we can run the ball, even moderately, we have a good chance to be successful b/c that will open up the passing game. That and limited turnovers.

Defensively is my main concern. Passes over the middle resulting in YAC, and Dobbs running on 3rd and 6-7's, etc. We HAVE to get off the field on 3rd down. The misdirection runs to the edges with Hurd/Kamara running at our CBs. That's a concern.

As an OU fan, this game is a toss up to me.

And every OU player or coach has mentioned Dobbs at some point this week with respect as someone to stop and theyre all super excited about playing in Neyland. On a personal note, it's probably my fav stadium outside of Oklahoma Memorial.

I'm not sure why you Tenn fans are attacking every OU fan on this board b/c your fans have been posting comfortably on our board for over a year. But do what you do.

Good post Jasooner. I think there is a lot of excitement on Rocky Top this year that we can realistically expect to compete in a game like this. We are a much improved team over last year and some think because of that fans from the opposing school should see us the same way. And you guys beat us by 24 points last year so there is that. All that being said, these are both different teams from last week and from last year and it should be a great matchup in Neyland. I'd offer you drinks at my typical tailgate except that I've got a 100 mile bike ride in the AM and will be taking the shuttle in for this game. I do hope to meet many Sooner fans that have made the trip though. I sincerely hope you are treated as well as my friends were treated last year that went to Oklahoma. 99% of our fan base is a really solid group lol.:hi:

 

['Boro-vol]

I am dumbfounded at the arrogant nature of most....not all, but most....of the OU posters. I really expected more from such a storied program, especially after the positive experience last year. We haven't seen hateful, delusional trolls like this since the Montana crowd that rolled in here. It's been a real disappointment, and tainted my impression of a team I once respected. It seems the fanbase and players really do take on the coach's persona. I guess we're lucky that Kiffin left after a year if that's the case.

I'll be glad when the Sooner nation hitches up their wagons and heads back home.

 

[dd992emo]

I am dumbfounded at the arrogant nature of most....not all, but most....of the OU posters. I really expected more from such a storied program, especially after the positive experience last year. We haven't seen hateful, delusional trolls like this since the Montana crowd that rolled in here. It's been a real disappointment, and tainted my impression of a team I once respected. It seems the fanbase and players really do take on the coach's persona. I guess we're lucky that Kiffin left after a year if that's the case.

I'll be glad when the Sooner nation hitches up their wagons and heads back home.

Nice backhanded slap at Stoops, though I wonder about your motivation. Every comment I have seen from Stoops this week has been complimentary of UT, their fans and the program. If he has said something arrogant, hateful or delusional I would be interested in hearing it.

 

[Sandvol]

I am dumbfounded at the arrogant nature of most....not all, but most....of the OU posters. I really expected more from such a storied program, especially after the positive experience last year. We haven't seen hateful, delusional trolls like this since the Montana crowd that rolled in here. It's been a real disappointment, and tainted my impression of a team I once respected. It seems the fanbase and players really do take on the coach's persona. I guess we're lucky that Kiffin left after a year if that's the case.

I'll be glad when the Sooner nation hitches up their wagons and heads back home.

How can you tell they're arrogant? Can you decipher that mess?......are ofense da best 900 hundard yards yuk yuk.

 

[jordan4vols]

Listen man, every OU fan is not knowledgeable of what they're looking at beyond the final score, highlights, and stats. This is actually true of MANY football fans in general...including your own.

I've seen Tenn fans giving a "scouting" report on Perine, how to pronounce his name, and what kinda player he is......YET he ran for 70+ yards against Tenn last year.
I guess some of you missed that game, huh?

I'm not super confident in the way we played against Akron in some aspects. But at the same time, other areas looked good and it's still the first game with a new offensive scheme and new defensive scheme. There's no delegated pre-season in cfb to sharpen up.

My prediction for Sat., if we can run the ball, even moderately, we have a good chance to be successful b/c that will open up the passing game. That and limited turnovers.

Defensively is my main concern. Passes over the middle resulting in YAC, and Dobbs running on 3rd and 6-7's, etc. We HAVE to get off the field on 3rd down. The misdirection runs to the edges with Hurd/Kamara running at our CBs. That's a concern.

As an OU fan, this game is a toss up to me.

And every OU player or coach has mentioned Dobbs at some point this week with respect as someone to stop and theyre all super excited about playing in Neyland. On a personal note, it's probably my fav stadium outside of Oklahoma Memorial.

I'm not sure why you Tenn fans are attacking every OU fan on this board b/c your fans have been posting comfortably on our board for over a year. But do what you do.

I think you misunderstood my tone in the question. I was trying to provide some insight and seriously ask what makes OU fans so confident. I'm not attacking every OU fan. Even some on this thread are very concerned with offensive line play but then here come some talking about bowling green as if they are the same talent as Akron or do as you just did in mentioning stats from last years game. Yes your running back had 70 yards last year behind LAST YEARS OFFENSIVE LINE! He had 30 against Akron. I have enjoyed the respected back and forth from some of the posters on the board. I just don't understand the overconfidence. I don't see either team winning by more than a touchdown personally.

 

[ntxVOL]

I'm not sure why you Tenn fans are attacking every OU fan on this board b/c your fans have been posting comfortably on our board for over a year. But do what you do.

Some of you bring it upon yourselves. I don't think some of your posters even realize how arrogant they come across on this board. But you are a sensitive bunch when someone bites back. lol:

Yeah, you kicked our ass last year. Yeah, you have a couple of stud RBs. We made your defense look all world last year. Blah, blah, blah...

Different year, different teams, we'll see if the results are the same or not.

:rock:

 

['Boro-vol]

Nice backhanded slap at Stoops, though I wonder about your motivation. Every comment I have seen from Stoops this week has been complimentary of UT, their fans and the program. If he has said something arrogant, hateful or delusional I would be interested in hearing it.

Stoops is an insufferable blowhard with an irrational inferiority complex about anything related to the SEC.

Does that clear up my motivation?

 

['Boro-vol]

How can you tell they're arrogant? Can you decipher that mess?......are ofense da best 900 hundard yards yuk yuk.

Good point.

 

[AWR90]

Stoops is an insufferable blowhard with an irrational inferiority complex about anything related to the SEC.

Does that clear up my motivation?

Funny he was a successful DC in the SEC for years, and as a coach at OU he has a winning record vs the SEC.

 

[Vol_is_Lyfe18]

Funny he was a successful DC in the SEC for years, and as a coach at OU he has a winning record vs the SEC.

Go back to landthieves. Why are you here, trying to be rational when on LT you're talking about how you have a lot of money on OU winning big?

 

[dd992emo]

Stoops is an insufferable blowhard with an irrational inferiority complex about anything related to the SEC.

Does that clear up my motivation?

Not really, unless you are motivated by the opportunity to spout some vague generalities and self-proclaimed truths that may or may not have little basis in fact. 😊

 

[meover]

OU is not any good. They got destroyed by Clemson in the bowl game.

We will win by at least 3 touchdowns on sat. Their QB is a freakin Walk on for crying out loud

Their RB's are overrated. Their Oline sucks, and Boob Stoops is way past his prime.

Easy victory imo:rock:

And that same OU team laid the wood on you.

 

[VOLtilldeath]

There is no doubt we have questions at oline. I think, like you guys, we are looking for some answers this weekend as far as what we can expect this season and how bad the weaknesses really are. I think most OU fans recognize that. All that being said, I think you're reading too much into both teams' opening games. You say you called off the dogs and could have scored a lot more points, but we did the same. Overall, I think both teams will look a lot different this weekend on both sides of the ball.

If you spend all week reading the boards then it's easy to make a case for both teams being overconfident. That's the message board world for you. I'm not ready to talk any trash until I've seen some more of my team. Besides, I'm almost as excited about the match up of two of college footballs greatest ever programs as I am the result.

Boomer.

But there is a difference no one from oklahoma gives Tennessee a chanch to beat your all mighty team while i have seen some so called UT fans saying that ok beats the Vols.For the most part i try to be realistic and i almost always pick the Vols to win even if i dont think th www y can like at ou last year.But i dont think ou is that much more talented than the Vols i believe it should be a good game but this season if i were betting i would put money on UT to beat ou not the otherway.As long as UT does not have alot of turnovers i think that Vols will win 38-31

 

['Boro-vol]

Funny he was a successful DC in the SEC for years, and as a coach at OU he has a winning record vs the SEC.

He's run from SEC coaching opportunities for a decade while verbally sniping at SEC dominance.

He was a successful coordinator here, but much prefers the path of least resistance to National prominence. Who could blame him? I suspect he'd be a middle of the road SEC head coach. It's his insecure anti-SEC gum smacking that makes him a role-model for your fanbase.

 

[orangeluvr]

OU fans. Are you ready for some freaking football ! :gun:

 

[ArsenalSooner]

But there is a difference no one from oklahoma gives Tennessee a chanch to beat your all mighty team while i have seen some so called UT fans saying that ok beats the Vols.For the most part i try to be realistic and i almost always pick the Vols to win even if i dont think th www y can like at ou last year.But i dont think ou is that much more talented than the Vols i believe it should be a good game but this season if i were betting i would put money on UT to beat ou not the otherway.As long as UT does not have alot of turnovers i think that Vols will win 38-31

Like I said, you can only read into the message board world so much. There are many Sooner fans who think there's a good chance we'll lose this one. Too many people are talking about this game as if last seasons result or week 1 of this season for either team has anything to do with it. It will probably be a really good game.

 

[orangeluvr]

Tennessee will win this game . Why? Our QB is better than the OU QB. It's that simple. :yes:

 

[OSVolFan]

I watched the OK game from last year again. There were SO many opportunities for the QB to pull the ball, or tuck the ball and run. Worley couldn't, Dobbs will. Hoping for no injuries on either team. Should be a fun one to watch!

 

[gatorhater1509]

OU is not any good. They got destroyed by Clemson in the bowl game.

We will win by at least 3 touchdowns on sat. Their QB is a freakin Walk on for crying out loud

Their RB's are overrated. Their Oline sucks, and Boob Stoops is way past his prime.

Easy victory imo:rock:

It's 5 o clock somewhere I guess :whistling:

 

[OklahomaUpdated]

As I've said multiple times. I truly believe Tennessee is the better team. But I have also reiterated that Oklahoma just poses a bad matchup for Tennessee. Oklahoma's strengths on Offense go up against Tennessee's weaknesses, as Tennessee's strengths on offense play into Oklahoma's strengths. Just looking at the entirety of the game, Tennessee's home field advantage and comfortableness will make up for any weakness. Oklahoma will have to be sharp to win against Tennessee, very sharp.

Reason's why OU and their fans are confident is because they think having a new offense changes anything. But nothing changes the game of the football. You win in the trenches, and I think it is even there when looking at both sides of each team. The difference between the two is that Oklahoma will utilize the short passing game, and Tennessee may or may not. Whoever makes the adjustments to carry-on long, sustaining drives will evidently win the game IMO. Which is why I think Oklahoma will win in a nail-biter, securing a win late with a Mixon-Perine touchdown to put them up by two possessions. I have 38-27 OU.

You are going to find every kind of fan on any board. There is tons of confident OU fans, like there is tons of wait-and-see pessimistic OU fans. Ala the same thing with Tennessee fans on this board. This game is going to be an all-out war, and no one knows how it is going to pan out.

Love reading and getting your perspectives on this game. Win or loss, you guys run a very quality board, and have a incredibly bright future. Trust in Butch Jones, the guy is running a clean and prosperous program.

As I said earlier, I expect the score to be 38-27 Sooners for those who missed it.

 

[meover]

He's run from SEC coaching opportunities for a decade while verbally sniping at SEC dominance.

He was a successful coordinator here, but much prefers the path of least resistance to National prominence. Who could blame him? I suspect he'd be a middle of the road SEC head coach. It's his insecure anti-SEC gum smacking that makes him a role-model for your fanbase.

Take off the hate glasses. At the end of the day, coaching is a job. Bob Stoops doesn't bleed Oklahoma but his kids were raised here and he's repeatedly said that he wants to be here until they graduate high school. He's mentioned that he would be very interested in moving around when that happens. You are really grasping at straws there.

 

[Jasooner]

I think you misunderstood my tone in the question. I was trying to provide some insight and seriously ask what makes OU fans so confident. I'm not attacking every OU fan. Even some on this thread are very concerned with offensive line play but then here come some talking about bowling green as if they are the same talent as Akron or do as you just did in mentioning stats from last years game. Yes your running back had 70 yards last year behind LAST YEARS OFFENSIVE LINE! He had 30 against Akron. I have enjoyed the respected back and forth from some of the posters on the board. I just don't understand the overconfidence. I don't see either team winning by more than a touchdown personally.

much like you guys tout your "entirely different team" aspect, so is OU. It's a different offensive scheme. We have 2 feature backs this year(3 really). Perine will NOT see the amount of carries he saw last season....and I'm happy about that. Less carries = less yards = less injury.

But to judge his performance against Akron is misleading, b/c he had limited carries due to the offense. He'll get his touches tho, just not all on runs.

 

[TheBigOne10]

Funny he was a successful DC in the SEC for years, and as a coach at OU he has a winning record vs the SEC.

Dude, just go back to the Dust Bowl. You are the biggest troll in the history of Volnation. And by the way, Stoops is 5-4 against the SEC in his career.....hardly an earth-shattering statistic.