Texas wins but QBs Sam Bradford and Colt McCoy are draft losers
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Texas may have won the Red River Rivalry, but quarterbacks Sam Bradford and Colt McCoy may be the real losers.
Bradford's durability was being questioned by evaluators entering the game and re-injuring his shoulder in the first quarter certainly won't quell those concerns. In a recent press conference, the Oklahoma junior quarterback sounded like he was ready for the NFL. But if he's out for another extended amount of time, it's hard to peg him as a top five pick.
Playing in a spread that relies a lot on slants and some on option, McCoy has to play flawlessly every week to be considered a first-round talent. McCoy made several bad throws against the Sooners, tossing an almost critical interception. He has seven on the season. McCoy was quick to pull down the ball and run, something that won't work in the NFL.
On the complete opposite end of things, Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy was phenomenal. Even though Texas tried to run on other side McCoy was lined up at, the junior defensive tackle was dominant. It seemed like he was in the backfield every play. McCoy might be the best player in college football.
Almost as impressive was the play of the Texas secondary. Sophomore cornerback Aaron Williams not only knocked Bradford out of the game on a blitz, but he had a key fourth-quarter interception.
Fellow sophomore Earl Thomas, a strong safety, also made several big plays. He's undersized but playmakers in the secondary come at a premium.
There was a lot of buzz entering this season surrounding Oklahoma's Trent Williams. He switched to left tackle this season and has looked averaged. Against Texas, he was frequently pushed back and struggled mightily when asked to play with his hand down. He's clearly a right tackle prospect.
One Sooner who looked good was running back DeMarco Murray. He showed great ability in the open field on passing plays. He struggled running the ball, but is a good option for a team looking for a second running back.
The Sooners managed to shut down Texas' big play wide receiver Jordan Shipley. They did that by sometimes bracketing a safety over top and other times by being physical on him. He only had four receptions for 22 yards.
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Hm
I thought McCoy did a great job of stopping the run but he didn’t seem to have much of an impact on pass plays to me. I missed his sack at the end of the first half though, but didn’t notic many other pressures he had.
by Brendan Scolari on Oct 17, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Texas may have lost the Red River Rivalry"
Huh?
In-VINCE-able.
by iamjackburton on Oct 17, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for joining just for that!
Wrote it too quickly and left before I re-read it.
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by Mocking Dan on Oct 17, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was there really injury concerns with Bradford before he hurt his shoulder?
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by KingRichard on Oct 17, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so,
but now there definitely is.
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by TheTealDeal on Oct 17, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
There have always been concerns about his durability because he has such a slight frame. The concerns only intensified with his injury at the end of last season.
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by Mocking Dan on Oct 18, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm Pennington 2.0?
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by Patssuck456 on Oct 18, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably worse
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by TheTealDeal on Oct 18, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The good news is that the kid will have a whole year to get better
He’s a good kid, despite the rivalry and such, and here’s hoping he gets well and gets in the NFL. He could be good. Tough as nails, too, so that’ll serve him well in the league.
In-VINCE-able.
by iamjackburton on Oct 18, 2009 1:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I keep forgetting Bradford is still a Jr
If he misses anymore time I think he should just stay at OU for another year.
by Jonathan Loesche on Oct 19, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
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by TheTealDeal on Oct 19, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And risk getting injured again and hurting his draft stock even more?
by TheRealSlimShady on Oct 19, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should have left after his redshirt sophmore year.....
staying another year makes no sense.
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by FreeBradshaw on Oct 21, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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