Mr. Versatility – Where’s Brody?
Versatility may be Brody Eldridge’s middle name. Coaches moved him to center this week, where he promptly beat out expected starter Ben Habern.
The Senior Eldridge has received considerable playing time as a tight end and blocking fullback. Now he takes his 6-5, 265 pound frame into the heart of an inexperienced Oklahoma line. Rumor is he’s practicing tight spirals so he can backup Sam Bradford at QB. OK, maybe not.
This gives offensive coordinator an opportunity not seen at OU since Mike Leach launched the Ninja formation.
Call it the Sooner Shell Game. Eldridge comes out of the huddle to stand in the fullback position. No, then he shifts to tight end. No, then he shifts over to center and hikes the ball before the defense knows what’s happening. “I’m here! No, here! No, here!”
Don’t be surprised to see the “Where’s Brody?” game to light up the videotron during time outs. Sponsored by Oklahoma Farm Bureau.
This week’s OU depth chart does have some more surprises to chew on. No Demarcus Granger on the two-deep list at defensive tackle. Gerald McCoy and Adrian Taylor are the starters inside, with Cordero Moore and Casey Walker to back them up. Highly recruited freshman Jamarkus McFarland isn’t on the two-deep list either.
Mossis Madu is listed as a backup slot receiver to Norman High teammate Ryan Broyles. And, DeMarco Murray is no where to be found on the special teams list. No way the Sooners are going to risk their prize running back on kick returns, considering both his previous injuries have been sustained in such duty.