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DrPhil58
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After the Oklahoma Sooners had many opportunities wasted to score many more points you have to look at the other line of scrimmage to notice there must have been some improvement by the defense. Yes WVU gave up 435 yards (316 rushing), but the Sooners only scored 16 points! WVU created 4 turnovers (2 each fumbles and interceptions), but the media would have you believe it was because of the OU QB, but was it. WVU's secondary played heads-up and hardnosed football. Cook really played a great game and even said it himself that he should have caught that first dropped ball and run it back for a TD. He also had a fumble recovery and 11 tackles (tied with LB Kwiatkoski with most on the team).
Oklahoma had the ball in WVU territory 10 out of 14 processions and 6 within the red zone, but managed only 16 pts. WVU on the other hand was in OU territory 6 out of 15 processions and only 3 within the redzone, but managed only 7 pts. The Sooners had a 34:26 to 25:34 advantage on clock management. Oklahoma only had a 21 to 19 advantage in first downs. Average field position Oklahoma had a big advantage starting on their own 36 while WVU started on their own 18. Oklahoma only converted 5 of 17 on third downs; while WVU could only convert 3 of 13. Both teams had amble opportunities, but could not capitalize on them; several dropped passes at the wrong time or under/over thrown passes to receivers, runners tripping over their own feet, penalties at wrong time, injuries, and 4 turnovers by each team.
In summary, the Mountaineer defense played a heck of a game giving them a chance to win the ball game, but we all know the final outcome is what really matters. Very positive outlook for the defense this year (minus the injuries), but another story for the offensive side of the ball. I hope the offense is not the reverse of what the defense looked like last year. Let's hope not. Any comments?
Oklahoma had the ball in WVU territory 10 out of 14 processions and 6 within the red zone, but managed only 16 pts. WVU on the other hand was in OU territory 6 out of 15 processions and only 3 within the redzone, but managed only 7 pts. The Sooners had a 34:26 to 25:34 advantage on clock management. Oklahoma only had a 21 to 19 advantage in first downs. Average field position Oklahoma had a big advantage starting on their own 36 while WVU started on their own 18. Oklahoma only converted 5 of 17 on third downs; while WVU could only convert 3 of 13. Both teams had amble opportunities, but could not capitalize on them; several dropped passes at the wrong time or under/over thrown passes to receivers, runners tripping over their own feet, penalties at wrong time, injuries, and 4 turnovers by each team.
In summary, the Mountaineer defense played a heck of a game giving them a chance to win the ball game, but we all know the final outcome is what really matters. Very positive outlook for the defense this year (minus the injuries), but another story for the offensive side of the ball. I hope the offense is not the reverse of what the defense looked like last year. Let's hope not. Any comments?