Norman is still all abuzz after Thursday’s announcement that Trevor Knight will start at quarterback. The news came as no surprise to Soonerguy Hunter, who has been hangin’ with some OU players who have lauded Knight for his summer workout performance.
One thing for sure, we’ll be hearing a lot of Bob Seger’s song, Night Moves, this season.
Now the debate is over Knight’s new-found nickname. As in, what should it be?
White Knight, All Knight, Knightmare, Crimson Knight, or Cleavor Trevor? Offensive lineman Bronson Irwin has reportedly already named him Knight Rider. One thing for sure, we’ll be hearing a lot of Bob Seger’s song, Night Moves, this season.
Meanwhile, radio pundit Jim Traber was up in arms this week that Sooner coaches compared Knight to Heisman winner Johnny Manziel. That comparison was taken out of context, in that it was in response to a question about Knight’s style, not his proven ability.
But Knight certainly has some other connections to Manziel. Not only did he spend the summer jumping, running and excelling at other athletic metrics, he’s also been exchanging text messages with Manziel’s former girlfriend at Texas A&M. Yes, sir.
Former QB backup Drew Allen transferred to Syracuse over the summer. He’s in the running to start for the Orangemen, who have legitimate hopes of being bowl eligible this year. The first game is at Penn State and will be viewable by Sooner fans on ABC or ESPN at 2:30 CT on Saturday.
Hey, you have to watch this video of Nebraska Coach Bo Pelini “punking” his own team in an elaborate prank, which preys on the fact that, well, Bo is a little crazy. But he’s also a whole lot likeable after doing this.
Also on the nutty coach circuit, Ohio State’s Urban Meyer this week banned NFL scouts attending practices from wearing clothes that are the color blue. Apparently that’s some swipe at the Buckeye’s rival, Michigan. Fourteen of the NFL’s 32 teams have the color blue in their uniforms.
And, Temple Coach Matt Rhule is making it easier for opponents. He’s awarding jersey numbers 1 through 9 to his toughest players.
Oklahoma fans can take heart in the fact Lee Corso predicted Texas would win the Big 12 conference. Hey, that’s a good sign.
Even better news is that ESPN Game Day’s Desmond Howard picked the Sooners.
Finally, Sonic is selling Oklahoma Sooners burgers. I’m wondering if it has a Longhorn beef paddy.
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