Rhett Bomar dismissed from the Sooners!!

[lzppjb]

OU now has an excuse when they don't win it all. I have no idea where they got all this preseason pub. Their OL is weak and shallow. The other player kicked off the team was expected to start at Guard. Yet another OL lost. AP won't have anyone to block for him. That's the reason I didn't think OU could do it. Losing Bomar is just another reason.

 

[royhitshard]

OU now has an excuse when they don't win it all. I have no idea where they got all this preseason pub. Their OL is weak and shallow. The other player kicked off the team was expected to start at Guard. Yet another OL lost. AP won't have anyone to block for him. That's the reason I didn't think OU could do it. Losing Bomar is just another reason.

Who said OU wasn't going to win it all? And as for excuses, you are mistaking OU with the Shorthorns. Oh, and AD doesn't need anybody to block for him. He missed most of four games last year with a crappy line and STILL lead the Big 12 in rushing. Don't think AD will be the problem this year.

 

[lzppjb]

Um, ok.

Who said y'all won't win it all? Everyone with a brain. Sooners and national mediots don't count. Before y'all lose Bomar, you didn't have an OLine. Now you don't have an OLine or a QB. Peterson will be just as injured this year as last because of the beating he will take. Everyone in the country knows he's getting the ball.

And what exactly are Longhorns making excuses about?

I love how Bomar was the savior just a few weeks ago, and now he's an idiot that was a bad influence and every sooner is glad he's gone. That's not the tune before today. Reminiscent of everyone saying Vince wouldn't be able to lead us to a title because he couldn't do it all himself and he was stupid. Now that he's gone, he was the entire team and there's no way we can replace him.

 

[joseephuss]

ESPN radio said that Bomar worked at a car dealership about 5 hours a week, but earned the equivalent of $18,000 a year. Breaking down those figures they gave is about $69/hour.

The local sports radio was talking about the car dealership sold a car to Adrian Peterson last year or so. Kicking Bomar off the team may be a good way to keep the NCAA from investigating any further wrong doing.

I thought Paul Thompson was a wide receiver now? Who will be the QB for OU now?

 

[bobtheflob]

I thought Paul Thompson was a wide receiver now? Who will be the QB for OU now?

According to ESPN:
• Joey Halzle: From Huntington Beach, Calif. Transferred from Golden West CC where he threw for 2,077 yards and 13 TDs in 10 games.
• Paul Thompson: Began the 2005 season as the starting QB, but was later moved to WR. Could potentially be moved back under center where he was just 11-26 for 109 yards and an INT last year. In his career, he is 42-73, 428 yards, 4 TDs, 3 INT.
• Sam Bradford: True freshman from Oklahoma City. Top 20 QB recruit last year.
• Hays McEachern: Walk-on.

Hmm, a bad offensive line and bad QBs with almost no experience. Can Peterson take on 9 guys by himself, because that's how many will be in the box most of the time.

 

[royhitshard]

Um, ok.

Who said y'all won't win it all? Everyone with a brain. Sooners and national mediots don't count. Before y'all lose Bomar, you didn't have an OLine. Now you don't have an OLine or a QB. Peterson will be just as injured this year as last because of the beating he will take. Everyone in the country knows he's getting the ball.

And what exactly are Longhorns making excuses about?

I love how Bomar was the savior just a few weeks ago, and now he's an idiot that was a bad influence and every sooner is glad he's gone. That's not the tune before today. Reminiscent of everyone saying Vince wouldn't be able to lead us to a title because he couldn't do it all himself and he was stupid. Now that he's gone, he was the entire team and there's no way we can replace him.

Please publish my quote where I stated Bomar was a savior. Please do not put words in my mouth. And Bomar wasn't that great last year except for a couple games, so I don't see how OU's chances are any better or worse without him.

I don't recall ever saying Vince was stupid either...please insert that quote as well. Texas was nothing but excuses as to why they couldn't win the Nat'l Champ or Beat OU until last year, when they didn't need excuses...and I would like you to point out where OU has already started making excuses as to why they won't win it all this year. They have just a good a chance as the next team. You could say the same about Texas...brand new QB so they have no chance...when they do.

And finally, who the he// listens to preseason magazines anyway...even the preseason polls are biased. If you are believing those, you need help.

 

[lzppjb]

You say don't put words in your mouth while you're doing the same to me? Must be sooner logic.

I'm the one who said the preseason mediots are wrong. So how exactly do I need help?

I also didn't say sooners were using the excuse yet. I said they have it to fall back on when they lose.

You're right, Texas has an unknown at QB. But at least we have an OL to block for him. Unlike OU. So to bring it full circle, the lack of an OL is what I held against OU this season. Losing Bomar, who a majority of sooner fans thought was awesome and would defend him to the end against us Longhorn fans before today, is just another nail in the coffin.

 

[joseephuss]

Please publish my quote where I stated Bomar was a savior. Please do not put words in my mouth. And Bomar wasn't that great last year except for a couple games, so I don't see how OU's chances are any better or worse without him.

I don't recall ever saying Vince was stupid either...please insert that quote as well. Texas was nothing but excuses as to why they couldn't win the Nat'l Champ or Beat OU until last year, when they didn't need excuses...and I would like you to point out where OU has already started making excuses as to why they won't win it all this year. They have just a good a chance as the next team. You could say the same about Texas...brand new QB so they have no chance...when they do.

And finally, who the he// listens to preseason magazines anyway...even the preseason polls are biased. If you are believing those, you need help.

I don't think OUs chances are as good as the next teams. OUs chances have gone down. So have UTs. It is just that UT knew in the spring they had to work in a new QB, OU is just finding that out. That does make a difference.

I think UT being expected to win anything this year is unrealistic. Vince Young was a talented college QB who will not be easily replaced. That and they lost 3 starters on the offensive line. That is tough for any team. Even losing Ramonce Taylor is a hit. He was an explosive player and provided quality depth.

USC also will have a lot to overcome losing Leinart, Bush and White. Those are a lot of pieces to replace.

 

[lzppjb]

We lost 2 starters on the OL. Allen and Scott. Blalock stayed for his senior year, and will be in the running for the Outland. The replacements saw major minutes all season. Not just mop up duty either. They played in the first half of every game. There won't be a dropoff. Tony Hills is considered a better prospect than Scott was anyway.

Losing RT will hurt. But he's not irreplaceable.

Texas winning anything is unrealistic? Texas will win the Big 12 and go to a BCS game. If things fall their way, that game will be the Championship.

The Texas Defense will be a monster. You don't have to look back all that far to see teams that won a National Title with their defense and a solid offense.

 

[joseephuss]

We lost 2 starters on the OL. Allen and Scott. Blalock stayed for his senior year, and will be in the running for the Outland. The replacements saw major minutes all season. Not just mop up duty either. They played in the first half of every game. There won't be a dropoff. Tony Hills is considered a better prospect than Scott was anyway.

Losing RT will hurt. But he's not irreplaceable.

Texas winning anything is unrealistic? Texas will win the Big 12 and go to a BCS game. If things fall their way, that game will be the Championship.

The Texas Defense will be a monster. You don't have to look back all that far to see teams that won a National Title with their defense and a solid offense.

Excuse me, I said anything when I should have specifically said the national title. I can see Texas winning the Big 12. I also forgot Blalock stayed on. I still don't see the line being as good as last season. Scott was proven, Tony Hills is not. Scott was a 4 year starter and played both tackle spots. Hills has some experience and started his career at UT as a tight end. There is a drop off.

The loss of Michael Huff will hurt the defense more than most realize. That guy was a great asset back in the secondary. And although Rod Wright was often criticized, he was an anchor on the defensive line. Texas will always have talent, but they lost some great experience from last years team. If Vince Young was returning, I would say UT had a great chance of winning it all. Without him, those chances go down quite a bit. Starting a QB with no experience makes it even more difficult.

There were great reasons to have high expectations going into the 2005 season with Vince Young being the main reason. I just don't see how the expectations can be as high in 2006. A different team that does not look as good to me. Not a bad team, but just relative to last season.

 

[calico]

Very bad news for OU.

It will be real interesting to see how OU reacts with teams teeing up on Peterson and the patchwork offensive line.

 

[SouthernStar]

Very bad news for OU.

It will be real interesting to see how OU reacts with teams teeing up on Peterson and the patchwork offensive line.

Yeah, something tells me that the Heisman outlook for Peterson just got awful "fuzzy".

 

[jimmy40]

Yeah, something tells me that the Heisman outlook for Peterson just got awful "fuzzy".

One thing you get with Peterson though is a heck of a talent plus plenty of effort. The kid's a badass.

 

[Natedawg44]

We lost 2 starters on the OL. Allen and Scott. Blalock stayed for his senior year, and will be in the running for the Outland. The replacements saw major minutes all season. Not just mop up duty either. They played in the first half of every game. There won't be a dropoff. Tony Hills is considered a better prospect than Scott was anyway.

Losing RT will hurt. But he's not irreplaceable.

Texas winning anything is unrealistic? Texas will win the Big 12 and go to a BCS game. If things fall their way, that game will be the Championship.

The Texas Defense will be a monster. You don't have to look back all that far to see teams that won a National Title with their defense and a solid offense.

You lose the greatest college football quarterback EVER and expect to win it all the year after he leaves. Unbelievable

 

[The30YardSlant]

 

[The30YardSlant]

 

[calico]

I saw these on Hornfans...haha

I seriously do feel bad for the OU fans here...I would not know how I would take it if it was Texas in that situation.

I will say that OU needs to stop this car dealership crap. I hung out with an ex-OU fullback from a few years ago who was dating a friend of mine and he was more than proud to show off his new truck that the "university had given" him.

 

[The30YardSlant]

I saw these on Hornfans...haha

I seriously do feel bad for the OU fans here...I would not know how I would take it if it was Texas in that situation.

I will say that OU needs to stop this car dealership crap. I hung out with an ex-OU fullback from a few years ago who was dating a friend of mine and he was more than proud to show off his new truck that the "university had given" him.

See, this is the difference between dumb Okies and their more intelligent cousins to the south. Vince Young, while not the sharpest tool in the shed, was smart enough not to get caught with the money he shouldnt have had.

 

[calico]

See, this is the difference between dumb Okies and their more intelligent cousins to the south. Vince Young, while not the sharpest tool in the shed, was smart enough not to get caught with the money he shouldnt have had.

Riiiight...Obviously it was not enough to keep him around another year

 

[lzppjb]

You lose the greatest college football quarterback EVER and expect to win it all the year after he leaves. Unbelievable

I've never understood this reasoning. Yes, Texas lost an unbelievably talented quarterback and leader. But it's not like he's at another school either. Nobody in the country has him.

OL - I expect it to be very similar to last year. Talent-wise, it's just as good. We'll see if they can perform even better, which would make them the best in the country.

QB - Obvious downgrade. Two guys with no experience. Both are better passers starting out than Vince was. Both have some wheels. Not VY type wheels, but comparable to most other mobile QBs in the nation. Especially Jevan.

RB - Charles and Young provide one of the better backfields. JC will explode onto the scene this year. He is one of the fastest men in football based on his track times. Young has lost some weight to get back down to what he was pre-ankle surgery. He has reportedly gained some of his elusiveness back that he had lost due to the injury.

WR - Would you say that we have a plethora of talent? Sweed, Pittman, Cosby, and Shipley. Sweed and Pittman are known. Cosby will be a big play threat. Shipley is the "Ghost." Great talent but has never seen the field. Great hands and good speed. But he's an unknown quantity come gametime right now.

TE - Another obvious downgrade. DT was amazing. But Finley is a WR lined up at TE. Tall, fast, great hands and good jumping ability. Imagine lining him up at TE and 3 wide. Then going no huddle and splitting him out wide. Mismatches abound.

The Defense will be better overall. Huff will be missed big time. The Griffin twins will replace him. Michael is ready to take up the slack. He'll be a Thorpe finalist. His brother will take Huff's spot. Still have Brown and Ross on the corners. The linebacking corp will be better. Killebrew, Kelson, Bobino all return. Add in Kindle and Muckleroy. The DLine will be better. Robison, Crowder and Orakpo make up one of the best DE rotations in the league. Okam takes up the slack from Wright while Miller and Lokey chew up blockers.

Don't forget it'll be their 2nd year under Chizik. Experience in the system that is on a 2+ year winning streak is a good thing.