Hello all, it's been about a month since I've been able to update, I've been swamped with school work and trips home, but I think I'm finally back on track and into a routine again. With that said, this post will cover the important stuff that's happened this past weekend.
Bedlam
If you've never experienced Bedlam, I suggest you put it on the bucket list. School spirit everywhere, friendly (and sometimes unfriendly) trash talking wherever you look, and the pride you feel when your team you're supporting runs out on the field is something I've never experienced before. It's unfortunate that this has to be the last game of the year, as this game pumped me up more than any of the prior 6 home games, and now there's not another one until next September! Here's what I thought about the game.
Offenses
OU is a machine. They always have been, they always will be. 16-27 on third down's is unreal, but people are overlooking the fact that they had 27 third downs, and instead paying attention to their conversion percentage. They weren't necessarily dominant, but made the perfect timed scores and conversions in order to control the game, gaining 65%+ of the time of posession in the game.
Oklahoma State's offense was something I hadn't seen all year. The Cowboy's live and die off of the home run play, but they didn't even have a chance in the first half. Whether it was Dana Holgorsen trying to feel out the OU defense, Gundy trying to build momentum, or Brandon Weeden being rushed on his reads, it wasn't the Cowboys we had seen. Weeden finished the game with 2 touchdowns, 3 INT's, and 250 yards passing. I will give him credit on the INT's as not all of them were his fault, but I counted 2 plays in the first half that were what I consider a long pass/home run play. One was when he completed a fly pattern to Justin Blackmon down the right sideline (I believe in the 2nd quarter), and that brought all the momentum to the Cowboy's. Why did they turn conservative? Why did the running game not work? Unfortunately, I can't ask these questions to the coaches, so I won't be able to get answers.
Defense
Both defenses played well in my opinion. Yes, Oklahoma State gave up two plays at the end of the game that sealed the deal, but as I previously stated, they forced the Sooner's to TWENTY SEVEN third downs. The Sooner coaching staff did a great job disguising defenses and keeping the OSU Offense on their toes, and ultimately it paid off with a win and a Big 12 Championship berth.
Play of the game
Yes, the interception that Brown tipped in as he flew out of bounds was a top 10 play. Yes the Interception returned for a touchdown was a game changer. However in my eyes, one play changed the entire game. The Cowboys had stopped the Sooner's around the OU 45 yard line and forced them to punt. The Sooner's had a great kick and pinned them inside of the 10 yard line, but instead of the Cowboys taking over, they got a penalty for roughing the punter. The Sooner's got the ball back, marched the final 30+ yards, and got a touchdown out of it.
P.S.: OU won by 6. They received 7 for the touchdown on that drive, and also received the momentum.
TCU Accepting the Big East Invitation
Finally! I'm excited for the Horned Frog nation to finally receive some legitimacy to their name. Do I think they should be in the national championship this year? No. Do I think they would've gone 12-0 in an automatic qualifier conference? No. But I am glad that they will now be tested every week, and that they won't have to worry about going 12-0 just to get into the BCS bowl conversation. This also helps the Horned Frogs because it opens up their recruiting. Not only can they now pull from Texas and all the states around it, but they can use the strategy of "We go to the East Coast every other week" to land recruits from east coast high schools. TCU can now easily attract any high caliber recruit that lives between New Mexico and the East Coast, which will only make them better.
Quick Ranger Thought: Josh Hamilton receives AL MVP Award
First off, I would like to congratulate Josh Hamilton and Vladimir Guerrero for their Silver Slugger awards, Vladdy for his Comeback Player of the Year award, Ron Washington for getting 2nd in the Manager of the Year award, and Neftali Feliz for his Rookie of the Year award. It was a great year for the Ranger's franchise and hopefully this is a sign of things to come.
I would also like to congratulate Josh Hamilton on his AL MVP. Not only has he shown the baseball world what he can do, but he has also shown the world what someone can do if they put their mind to it. After drug's, alcohol, and family issues, he's risen to the top and has World Series experience. With this confidence, as well as the talent he already has, look for an even bigger year next year (if he stays healthy.)
That's all I've got!
Go Rangers, Cowboys, Pokes, Mavs, and Stars!
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