But, 1st Half gave me hope! Actually saw improvement, however slight, in the O-Line, the running game and JA's play.
Defensive secondary however took a step backwards...no, 2 steps! Rebel WR's seemed to be open most every play & accounted for numerous big yardage chunks.
Still, OKLAHOMA, the 3 TD underdog, led the game at Half.
The Maine Black Bears come to Norman next Saturday, sporting the same 4-4 record as OU after they lost to Rhode Island 24-14.
God forbid OKLAHOMA should lose this one @ home. But, don't think it's even a possibility. (Should they, I'll grab my torch & pitchfork & join the mob for a new HC)
The streak of 25 straight years of a Bowl Game appearance is threatened. And, I'm worried. The extra practice time is sorely needed by what will be Team 131.
Just gotta get 2 more wins!
Meanwhile, after 9 completed weeks in SD, yesterday was lacking much scoring for the gang.
There were no SNARLING DOGS recorded. (*Changing the name from No Prize to Snarling Dogs.)
There were 13 Straight Up Winners however.
Joe Sooner and cushcreekmont had 2 a piece.
WishBone, Oklahombre, SwampSooner, gcruse7, Boomerthang, SD-OU, formulaS, TripleOption, and SoonerLynx all had 1 a piece. CONGRATS!
Close only counts in Horse Shoes & Hand Grenades and here were 6 players who just missed the SD.
WishBone, Oklahombre, Joe Sooner, Boomerthang, O SoonerMex, and SwampSooner were all close but no cigar. PROPS!
So, heading around the final turn, the field is still tightly bunched.
SD-OU maintains his lead with 6 SD's. Boomerthang right behind with 4, and SoonerLynx & Defending Champ cushcreekmont still in position with 3.
The competition for Straight Up Winners is hotly contested with JoeSooner in the lead with 14, SoonerLynx and cushcreekmont pushing him with 13 and SD-OU and Soonerlynx right there with 12.
The race for H&H has a new leader WishBone with his 7. SoonerLynx and JoeSooner challenging with 6. cushcreekmont has 5.
Again, all 3 Titles still to be decided. it's a horse race for certain.
Usually, when there is a scoring drought one week the next one is a scoring bonanza. Counting on it from you guys.
As I always do, I remind you to please check your scoring and totals. Need & want your help to keep SD accurate!
Without further a do, here are the updated Standings after 9 Weeks:
[SNARLING DOGS-Winning All 3 of Your Picks[/u]
SD-OU-6
BOOMERTHANG-4
JOESOONER-4
SOONERLUNX-3
CUSHCREEKMONT-3
GCRUSE7-2
PIPPEN-2
OKLAHOMBRE-2
OU CHINAMAN-2
BIXBY_SOONER-1
OLDTIMER-1
EMAN-1
SOONERTROLL2-1
SWAMPSOONER-1
STRAIGHT UP WINNERS-Your Pick(s) Win the Game Outright
JOESOONER-14
GCRUSE7-13
CUSHCREEKMONT-13
SD-OU-12
SOONERLYNNX-12
EMAN-9
WISHBONE-8
BOOMERTHANG-8
TRIPLE OPTION-8
PIPPEN-7
BIXBY_SOONER-7SWAMPSOONER-7
OLDTIMER=6
O SOONER MEX-6
FORMULAS-6
BLUE-4
OU CHINAMAN-4
SOONERTROLL2-3
OKLAHOMBRE-3
IMASOONER-1
HORSE SHOES & HAND GRENADES-Winning 2 Out of 3 of Your Picks
WISHBONE-7
SOONERLYNX-6
JOESOONER-6
CUSHCREEKMONT-5
BOOMERTHANG-4
FORMULAS-3
SD-OU-3
SWAMPSOONER-3
GCRUSE7-3
PIPPEN-3
EMAN-3
BIXBY_SOONER-3
OLDTIMER-2
TRIPLE OPTION-2
O SOONER MEX-2
OKLAHOMBRE-2
OU CHINAMAN-2
BLUE-1
WEEK 10 SCHEDULE OF GAMES:
TUE 10/29
@FLA INT.-10 VS. NEW MEX
TX ST-4 VS. LA
@SAM HOUS-9.5 VS. LA TECH
WED 10/30
JAX ST-1 VS.@LIBERTY
@W.KY-24.5 VS. KENNESAW ST
THU 10/31
TULANE-15.5 VS. @CHARLOTTE
FRI 11/1
UCONN-5 VS. @GA ST
S.FLA-2.5 VS. @FLA ATL
@BOISE ST-22.5 VS. S.D.ST
SAT 11/2
VA TECH-1 VS. @SYRACUSE
@ARMY-23 VS. AIR FORCE
OLE MISS-9.5 VS. @ARKANSAS
@MIAMI-19 VS. DUKE
BUFFALO-2.5 VS. @AKRON
TOLEDO-6 VS. @E. MICH
NWESTERN-1.5 VS. @PURDUE
@ILL-2.5 VS. MINN
@N.C. ST-10.5 VS. STANFORD
MEMPHIS-10.5 VS. @UTSA
OHIO ST-3 VS. @PENN ST
@AUBURN-5 VS. VANDY
@APP ST.-2.5 VS. OLD DOM
@UAB-1 VS. TULSA
@OKLAHOMA-31.5 VS. MAINE
@UCF-4 VS. AZ
@MARSHALL-10.5 VS. UL MONROE
IND.-7 VS. @MICH ST.
UNC-2.5 VS. @FLA ST
@GEORGIA-22 VS. FLORIDA
@UTEP-2.5 VS. MID TENN
@IOWA ST-11 VS. TEX TECH
K-ST-13.5 VS. @Houston
@NEBRASKA-8.5 VS. UCLA
OREGON-2.5 VS. @MICHIGAN
NAVY-14.5 VS. @RICE
COASTAL CAR.-5 VS. @TROY
@NEW MEX-5.5 VS. WYOMING
@MISS ST-22.5 VS. UMASS
@OwussU-1.5 VS. AZ ST
@FRESNO ST-13 VS. HAWAII
@CLEMSON-9.5 VS. LOUISVL
@S.BAMA-5.5 VS. GA SOUTHERN
usc-3 VS. @WASHINGTON
@IOWA-3 VS. WISCONSIN
A&M-4 VS. @SOUTH CAROLINA
@TENN-13 VS. KENTUCKY
@BAYLOR-2.5 VS. TCU
@SMU-6.5 VS. PITT
COLO ST-1 VS. @NEVADA
There you have -'em, ST. 49 games and your task is to find 3 that can cover the posted opening line.
May...the Gods of Odds...the Fates of Football Fortune...the Purveyors of prognosticating...Favor Everyone of You!
Good Luck to all!
LETS PLAY!!!
JoeSooner-Current Leader SU* 1-SU*
LIBERTY+1 VS. JAX ST/ JAX ST 31-21 LOSER
OLD DOM+2.5 VS. APP ST/ APP ST 28-20 LOSER
MINN+2.5 VS. IOWA/ MINN 25-17 WINNER SU*
WishBone-Current Leader H&H 2-SU* H&H
SYRACUSE+1 VS. VA TECH/ 'CUSE 38-31 WINNER SU*
PENN ST+3 VS. OHIO ST/OHIO ST 20-13 LOSER
S. CAR+4 VS. A&M/ S. CAR 44-20 WINNER SU* [/color
Blue] 1-SU*
ARK+9.5 VS. OLE MISS/ OLE MISS 63-31 LOSER
PENN ST+3 VS. OHIO ST/ OHIO ST 20-13 LOSER
WASH+3 VS. usc/ WASH 26-21 WINNER SU*
Bixby_Sooner
ARK+9.5 VS. OLE MISS/ OLE MISS 63-31 LOSER
WISC+3 VS. IOWA/ IOWA 42-10 LOSER
AZ=4 VS. UCF/ UCF 56-12 LOSER
pippen 2-SU* H&H
VANDY+5 VS. AUB/ VANDY 17-7 WINNER SU*
ARK+9.5 VS. OLE MISS/ OLE MISS 63-31 LOSER
S. CAR+4 VS. A&M/ S. CAR 44-20 WINNER SU*
Boomerthang 2-SU* H&H
VANDY+5 VS. AUB/ VANDY 17-7 WINNER SU*
SYRACUSE+1 VS. VA TECH/ 'CUSE 38-31 WINNER SU*
ARK+9.5 VS. OLE MISS/ OLE MISSS 63-31 LOSER
Oklahombre 1-SU*
ARK+9.5 VS. OLE MISS/ OLE MISS 63-31 LOSER
SYRACUSE+1 VS. VA TECH/ CUSE 38-31 WINNER SU*
DUKE+19 VS. MIAMI/ MIAMI 53-31 LOSER
SD-OU-Current Leader SD 2-SU* H&H
PURDUE+1.5 VS. NWESTERN/ NWESTERN 26-20 LOSER
VANDY+5 VS. AUB/ VANDY 17-7 WINNER SU*
MINN+2.5 VS. ILL/ MINN 25-17 WINNER SU*
SwampSooner 2-SU* H&H
ARK+9.5 VS. OLE MISS/ OLE MISS 63-31 LOSER
VANDY+5 VS. AUB/ VANDY 17-7 WINNER SU*
S. CAR+4 VS. A&M/ S. CAR 44-20 WINNER SU*
OldTimer 1-SU* H&H
AIR FORCE+23 VS. ARMY/ ARMY 20-3 WINNER
VANDY+5 VS. AUB/ VANDY 17-7 WINNER SU*
MAINE+31.5 VS. OU/ OU 59-14 LOSER
gcruse7 2-SU* H&H
VANDY+5 VS. AUB/ VANDY17-7 WINNER SU*
AZ ST+1.5 VS. OwussU/ AZ ST 42-21 WINNER SU*
OLD DOM+2.5 VS. APP ST/ APP ST 28-20 LOSER
EMan 2-SU*
AKRON+2.5 VS. BUFFALO/ BUFF41-30 LOSER
MINN+2.5 VS. ILL/ MINN 25-17 WINNER SU*
S. CAR+4 VS. A&M/ S. CAR 44-20 WINNER SU*
soonerLynx 1-SU*
MID TENN=2.5 VS. UTEP/ MID TENN 20-13 WINNER SU*
PENN ST+3 VS. OHIO ST/ OHIO ST 20-13 LOSER
FLA ST+2.5 VS. UNC/ UNC 3511 LOSER
O Sooner Mex SNARLING DOGS 2-SU*
FLA ST+22 VS. GA/ GA 34-20 WINNER
AZ ST+1.5 VS. OwussU/ AZ ST 42-21 WINNER SU*
TEX TECH+11 VS. IOWA ST/ TECH 23-22 WINNER SU*
cushcreekmont-Defending Champ SD
AKRON+2.5 VS. BUFFALO/ BUFF 41-30 LOSER
OLD DOM+2.5 VS. APP ST/ APP ST 28-20 LOSER
PENN ST+3 VS. OHIO ST/ OHIO ST 20-13 LOSER
OU Chinaman 1-SU*
ARK+9.5 VS. OLE MISS/ OLE MISS 63-31 LOSER
SYRACUSE+1 VS. VA TECH/ 'CUSE 38-3 WINNER SU*
DUKE+19 VS. MIAMI/ MIAMI 53-31 LOSER
Triple Option 1-SU*
PURDUE+1.5 VS. NWESTERN/ NWESTERN 26-20 LOSER
PENN ST+3 VS. OHIO ST/ OHIO ST 20-13 LOSER
VANDY+5 VS. AUB/ VANDY 17-7 WINNER SU*
fomulaS-Defending Champ SU* & H&H
FLA ST.+2.5 VS. UNC/ UNC 35-11 LOSER
NEVADA+1 VS. COLO. ST/ COLO ST 35-14 LOSER
PURDUE+1 VS. NWESTERN/ NWESTERN 26-20 LOSER
