Saunders Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Quote The Athletic: Oklahoma has a top QB, as usual, in Spencer Rattler. And now its improved defense could propel a Playoff breakthrough. Legendary former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer has delivered countless one-liners, but perhaps none more insightful than the one he wrote in a 2003 Sports Illustrated piece, versions of which he’s repeated several times through the years. “I didn’t create the monster. (President) George Cross and (coach) Bud Wilkinson did. My job was to feed the monster.” The monster, of course, is the Oklahoma football machine, now fifth-year coach Lincoln Riley’s responsibility, with its seven national championships, 50 conference titles, hundreds of NFL Draft selections and dozens of national award winners. The Sooners have won six consecutive Big 12 championships and appeared in three of the past four College Football Playoffs. https://theathletic.com/2581093/2021/05/13/oklahoma-has-a-top-qb-as-usual-in-spencer-rattler-and-now-its-improved-defense-could-propel-a-playoff-breakthrough/ Quote Athlon: #3 Oklahoma Sooners Season Preview and Prediction Since losing two early games a year ago, the Sooners have flexed CFP-like muscle, continuing their Big 12 dominance with a 14th league championship since 2000. Now, can they carry that success over not just to the CFP, but at least through to the final? That's the question every Sooners fan either finds fascinating, or fears, given Oklahoma's winless struggle in the semifinals. If Rattler continues his ascent, playmakers develop around him and the team plays strong defense, the Sooners could command another shot at a CFP breakthrough. National Forecast: 3 • Big 12 Prediction: 1 • Projected Record: 12-1, 8-1 Big 12 https://athlonsports.com/college-football/oklahoma-football-sooners-prediction-preview-2021 Quote CBS Sports Big 12 Over/Under Win Totals - Oklahoma Over/under 11 wins Wins: Tulane, Western Carolina, Nebraska, West Virginia, Kansas State, TCU, Texas, Kansas, Texas Tech, Baylor, Iowa State Losses: Oklahoma State Analysis: You're at equal odds here (-110) for 11 wins with the possibility of a push. Even though the Sooners will be rightly favored in every game, I have a hard time talking myself into an undefeated regular season. It's happened once in conference play for OU in the past 15 years. So let's just say Bedlam gets weird. But in the bird's eye view of college football betting, would you at least get your money back if you took the over? Recent history says yes, and this Oklahoma team has the look of a playoff contender, so 11 wins would be the bar to hit anyway. Pick: Over (-110) https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2021-big-12-win-totals-odds-picks-predictions-for-each-team-with-big-lines-for-oklahoma-iowa-state/ More to come... 1 Quote Link to comment
Saunders Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 First OU preview is on the board. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 OU listed as a 19-point favorite in an early line: 3 Quote Link to comment
Decked Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 I’ll take OU winning by more. 4 Quote Link to comment
Dr. Strangelove Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Decked said: I’ll take OU winning by more. I was thinking the same. The OU game seems likely to be a 56-24 type of game. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
hskrfan4life Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Dr. Strangelove said: I was thinking the same. The OU game seems likely to be a 56-24 type of game. I'll take Nebraska 2 1 4 Quote Link to comment
Stumpy1 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 The only way we keep this close is if OU has a complete brain fart. If they are firing on all cylinders, we won’t keep it close. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Dr. Strangelove Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 16 hours ago, hskrfan4life said: I'll take Nebraska I don't know what drugs you're taking, but I'd like some of it. Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Rattler=Murray=Mayfield Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 22 hours ago, Mavric said: OU listed as a 19-point favorite in an early line: I thought 19 times 2 ......... 38-point favorite. Still Gooners will cover (38-points) "f****** hillbillies !!" (part 2) Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Need to reserve remote cabin on September 18th. No electrical and phone lines ala Unabomber house. Cellphone .... no signal; out of range. Or else schedule colonoscopy surgery on September 18th. (hospital stay) Quote Link to comment
runningblind Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, Hooked on Huskers said: Need to reserve remote cabin on September 18th. No electrical and phone lines ala Unabomber house. Cellphone .... no signal; out of range. Or else schedule colonoscopy surgery on September 18th. (hospital stay) I'll be in the stands in Norman to get my colonoscopy in person like a true Nebraska fan. 1 7 Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, runningblind said: I'll be in the stands in Norman to get my colonoscopy in person like a true Nebraska fan. Me .... 2 Quote Link to comment
bugeater17 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 19 points or about 3 tds seems right. OU will be really good but they lose a bunch of pieces on the offensive and defensive lines. Quote Link to comment
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