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Oklahoma University has always had a strong football team. Every year Crimson and Cream find a way to shine above all else, even when they dont make it to the national championship. Regardless of the outcome of the season, they leave fans talking about great moves, amazing blocks, and daring touchdowns or tackles.

Growing up in Oklahoma, it was not hard to become an OU fan. For the most part, in the beginning, I felt that I had to be a fan since my dad attended college there. After watching, even in the mid 90s, I actually grew to love them. Now, I live on the Maryland/West Virginia border and all you hear about is West Virginias team. This makes me a stronger Sooners fan than ever before.

Oklahoma Universitys spring game was scheduled for April, 16th at 2 p.m. at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. It comes as no surprise that it was not televised. I called my sister on Yahoo! Messenger and had her leave the microphone by the radio speaker. It was worth it in the long run, though, because, well, quite frankly my world may have ended if I missed it.

The team split into two teams, red and white.

Here is what the rosters looked like, taken straight from KRMG website:

Red
1 – Tony Jefferson, DB
4 – Kenny Stills, WR
4 – Beau Davis, DB
6 – Demontre Hurst, DB
6 – Ben Sherrard, QB
7 -Cayden Cochran, QB
8 – James Haynes, DB
9 – Ryan Caro, WR
9 – Gabe Lynn, DB
11 – Kendal Thompson, QB
12 – Austin Box, LB
15 – Drew Allen, QB
16 – Jaz Reynolds, WR
17 – Jimmy Stevens, K
17 – Elijah Sigler, DB
21 – Brennan Clay, RB
22 – Roy Finch, RB
23 – Brandon Williams, DB
24 – Dejuan Miller, WR
25 – Aaron Franklin, LB
27 – Sam Proctor, DB
28 – Travis Lewis, LB
29 – Quentin Hayes, DB
31 – Daniel Franklin, LB
35 – Julian Winters, DB
36 – David Welchert, FB
39 – Dillon Schooley, DB
41 – Erik Lee, LB
43 – Patrick OHara, K/P
47 – Trent Ratterree, TE
47 – Zach Montana, DB

White
2 – Trey Franks, WR
2 – Julian Wilson, DB
3 – Joe Powell, WR
5 – Joseph Ibiloye, LB
10 – Blake Bell, QB
10 – Rashod Favors, LB
12 – Landry Jones, QB
13 – Londell Taylor, LB
14 – Daniel Rossi, QB
14 – Aaron Colvin DB
15 – Lamar Harris DB
16 – Jordan Finch, DB
18 – Michael Hunnicutt, K/P
19 – Justin McCay, WR
20 – Walter Henderson, DB
21 – Tom Wort, LB
23 – Jermie Calhoun, RB
26 – Jonathan Miller, RB
30 – Javon Harris, DB
31 – Dominique Whaley, RB
32 – Marshall Musil, FB
33 – Trey Millard,fc liverpool football club, FB y
36 – Tress Way, P
40 – Joel Ossom, FB
42 – Jesse Paulsen, DB
43 – John Sosanya, DB
45 – Caleb Gastelum, LB
50 – Austin Woods, C
52 – Damon Williams, OG
56 – Ronnell Lewis, DE
64 – Gabe Ikard, OG
68 – Bronson Irwin, OG
69 – Victor Craven, OL
73 – Josh Alandenoye, OT
77 – Stephen Good, OG
77 – Marquis Anderson, DT
79 – Daryl Williams, OT
81 – Jarrett Brown, TE
81 – Nyko Symonds, WR
82 – James Hanna, TE
84 – Frank Alexander, DE
85 – Geneo Grisson, DE
85 – Ryan Broyles, WR
86 – James Winchester, DS
87 – Derrick Bradely, WR
87 – Lane Johnson, OT
92 – Stacy McGee, DT
93 – Daniel Noble, DT
97 – Jamarkus McFarland,man utd sunderland, DT
99 – Mitch Williams, DE
(KRMG, 2011)

There were a few things that really stood out for me and here they are:

The Roster:
If I look at it just by name and past games, I would honestly have thought this was going to be a game of offense vs. defense. All of the players that played the strongest in my opinion were grouped together offensively and defensively. I figured they just wanted the red team to get pummeled by our strongest defense.

However, this was not the case at all. Many players who were strong last year are not living up to my standards. OU verses OU should have been a rough and tumble game, however, it seems that the team is still trying to figure each other out.

The Cluelessness (If I may call it that)
Given the fact that they train together, for the most part, they should be able to anticipate part of the other players moves, right? This was not the case. A few players were even said not to play up to Oklahoma University expectations. This game was supposed to be a sneak preview of what we were going to do to our opponents throughout the year and it looked more like a practice than a game.

The Lack of OU Signature Hard Hits
Of course, we didnt want to be too rough,man utd home shirt, and even for entertainment purposes we dont want to injure Landry Jones, please ohhh please dont injure him. There are a few players I am sure the coach gave the “dont you dare crush him” speech to.

But come on guys, we have more power than that.

The Performance of the Two Options for Backup Quarterback
Honestly from the way the game was played, I expect Drew Allen to be backup quarterback for OU, not Blake Bell. Sorry Blake, but Allan has some serious skills, they just need to be tuned up.

The Fact That the Red Team Won
Ultimately, in the end it came as a surprise that the red team won 20-14 in the end. I am sure Jones was very disappointed by this. I mean, his arm cannot win the game alone. Of course, we know he didnt throw his best, he cant risk injury.

I do give kudos to Drew Allen, he did throw a pretty strong game,football shirt germany, but Landry, we count on you.

Resources
University, O. (2011). Oklahoma University. Retrieved April 21, 2011, from KRMG.com: http://www.krmg.com/documents/2011/apr/13/2011-ou-redwhite-spring-game-rosters/

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