One Year Early
December 11, 2007
As disappointed as I am that the Sooners will not be playing for the National Championship in New Orleans on January 7, I am excited for what the future holds. As young as the team was this year they were able to accomplish a lot. The most pleasant surprise was the play of red shirt freshman QB Sam Bradford. This young man played like a seasoned veteran all year long and if it had not been for a concussion in the game against Texas Tech, he would have been considered a Heisman Finalist and been playing for the National Championship. By all accounts, the Sooners are still a year away from being considered one of the best in the nation.
Young and Improving
The fact that Oklahoma has only a few senior players leaving this year, and if all the underclassmen stay in school, this team should open next year as the number one team in the nation. I will admit I am biased when it comes to the Sooners and I believe they should be ranked number one to start next season, my heart tells me the media and coaches will put USC in the top spot.
Fiesta Bowl Outlook
Enough about next year, I will be proven right at that time. As far as the Fiesta Bowl is concerned, West Virginia had better bring there “A” game. Pat White has to be healthy for them to have a chance of beating the Sooners. West Virginia is being talked about nationally as one the top five teams beginning next year so this game will determine where these two teams are ranked in the first pre-season poll of 2008. Both teams have speed at key positions, but the Sooners have the advantage on defense.
The Prediction
Although I expect a good game between Oklahoma and West Virginia, I think the game will be decided on a key play in the third quarter. My prediction:
Oklahoma 37 West Virginia 21
Did you expect something different?
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Great Post! I hope to hear more from you on OU Sports.
Thanx,
Eddie
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