With or without Sam
The stage hands worked all day Monday and Tuesday breaking down the enormous “Mother Ship” stage that U2 had utilized in their concert on Owen Field on Sunday night. By Wednesday the old field turf, which had been smothered by aluminum flooring for the concert, was ripped up and only a barren expanse of central Oklahoma red dirt was left (see live webcam on www.soonerguys.com).
Such is this season of Oklahoma football.
The hopes of a national championship are gone like the semi tractor trailers that hauled off the steel structure this week. And, the hopes for building a Big 12 championship are in jeopardy. This has been a Vertigo season for Oklahoma.
And yes, on the day after Texas eked out a 16-13 win over Oklahoma, it did seem like a Sunday, Bloody Sunday.
Indeed the Sooner defense played like the best of Mike Stoops’ teams.
But the offense on Saturday seemed very Stuck in the Moment, unable to get points when needed. Much like the rest of the season thus far. The Sooners have now lost its three games by a combined total five points. In other words Oklahoma is six points away from being undefeated and likely ranked No. 3 in the country. The Sooners Still Haven’t Found What (they’re) Looking For on offense.
But, there is a lot of work to be done. This is not a Moment for Surrender.
The new turf that will be laid this week will mark the beginning of a new season, or new group of seasons for the Sooners. It certainly is time for Oklahoma fans to Get On Your Boots.
Sam Bradford may well announce tonight that his days in an Oklahoma uniform are over. The Sooners have to fight on, with or without Sam Bradford. With or without a consistent offensive line. With or Without any hope for championships this season.
With or Without You.
