Surprising change in coordinator may be the spark needed for road trip to Oxford
Last weekend as part of Homecoming at the University of Oklahoma, my college class of 30 years ago
had a reunion.
It was an exciting two days of seeing great friends, reminiscing about times past and
catching up in the present. It was a wonderful and joyous time.
Then we went to the football game…
It’s hard to fathom the depths of how low the Sooner offense has plummeted. Not only are they
struggling to break single digits, but they’re also now giving away points to the other team.
With just over five minutes having gone by in the game, South Carolina was up 21-0. Oklahoma’s first three drives went like this. Interception, fumble with a scoop and score and a pick six. Just like that, Gamecocks by 21 points. And their offense had gained a grand total of 42 yards. Game over.
Michael Hawkins Jr. was overwhelmed by the SC pass rush and replaced by Jackson Arnold after his three turnovers. I probably shouldn’t say his turnovers. The entire offense and offensive coaching staff are on the hook for the disaster we have seen on that side of the ball this season.
Injuries or not, this just can’t happen at the University of Oklahoma. And it has now cost Seth Littrell his job.
I honestly was a little surprised that this occurred in the middle of the season. But I think the powers that be told Venables something has to be done to fix this. They cannot take the chance those million-dollar donors start pulling their funding.
Joe Jon Finley (who was named the replacement offensive coordinator) is probably not the answer. Unless there is a dramatic turn around over the last five game, Finley is most likely just a placeholder. I assume a nationwide search for a new offensive coordinator has already started, even if behind closed doors.
Oklahoma vs Mississippi
Amongst all this upheaval, there is still a good portion of the season left and the next stop is Oklahoma’s first ever appearance in Oxford, Mississippi to take on Lane Kiffin and his Rebels.
Ole Miss is much like several SEC teams. Strong defense, especially on the defensive line. But they also have the luxury of one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, Jackson Dart, leading the number 2 scoring offense in the country.
That offense also features the number 1 wide receiver in the land, Tre Harris. So, our defense is of course going to have their hands full. Much like they do every week, as they are left with virtually no wiggle room given our anemic offense.
Hopefully the change in coordinator and quarterback will ignite some kind of a spark within our offense. But I’m not holding my breath.
It would be nice to be competitive. But there is a reason the Sooners are 20-point underdogs for the first time in over 25 years. And it’s the same reason the Worry Meter is as high as it has even been at 99% this week.
99%…so you’re telling me there’s a chance! With all that being said…BOOMER!!!
-Dave
Kickoff Oklahoma at Mississippi: 11 am Saturday, Oxford, Mississippi ESPN
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