OU quarterback Landry Jones will finish second in this season's Heisman Trophy voting if a gambling website's prediction comes true.
The Oklahoma Sooners will have to face the Oklahoma State Cowboys without their star wide receiver Ryan Broyles. Broyles has been quarterback Landry Jones main target all season connecting 83 times for 1157 yards and ten touchdowns. Can Oklahoma beat Oklahoma State without Ryan Broyles?
Led by junior Landry Jones, Oklahoma has the best of stable of quarterbacks in the Big 12 heading into the fall, according to an ESPN.com blogger.
While it is common knowledge to most fans of the team in crimson and cream that their favorite program will start the season very highly ranked, maybe even a consensus No. 1, some are still not convinced that quarterback Landry Jones has the ability to take the team all the way to their eighth national championship.Despite finishing the 2010 season with 38 TD passes against only 12 INTs, leading the team to a 12-2 record, another Big 12 championship and an elusive BCS victory, doubt still lingers for some fans about the Sooners signal caller.While Jones has had his struggles over the past two seasons as the Sooner starter, he has also made plenty of plays that should give fans hope. Landry did lead Oklahoma to a five-game win streak in crunch time to end the year and produced big time in the process.Jones threw for 1,881 yards, with 16 touchdowns against six interceptions, while completing 64.5 percent of his passes in those final five contests, four of which were played away from the friendly confines of Memorial Stadium in Norman.That averages to 376 yards, with 3.2 touchdowns and 1.2 interceptions a game to close out the season. These are great numbers but not a huge jump from what he did over the course of the season.Over the entire season he averaged 2.7 touchdowns, .85 interceptions, a completion rate of 65.6 percent and 337 yards a game.Breaking down Jones' stats further, it is obvious that like most quarterbacks he is at his best when his line is protecting him, giving him time to go through his progressions and hit the open man.In the eight games where his line surrendered one sack or fewer, his numbers are outstanding. In those games, Landry threw only four interceptions compared to 27 touchdowns. That is a ratio of nearly seven TD passes for every INT thrown when he gets comfortable in the pocket.In the six games where the line protection broke down more frequently and surrendered two or more sacks, his numbers drop significantly to 11 touchdowns against eight interceptions.While some will say that a big time quarterback will always produce even in the face of enormous pressure, even the revered Sam Bradford had trouble at times against a fierce pass rush.As a freshman in 2007, only twice did Sam get sacked multiple times in a game. He ended up with two touchdowns and two interceptions accumulative in those games.However, in 2008 Bradford played in four games where he was taken down in the pocket multiple times and managed to throw for 15 scores against only four picks combined despite being sacked 10 times in those contests. That is incredible production in the face of heavy adversity.But hey, that's Sam Bradford. Very few quarterbacks can stand up to that comparison.So what does all this mean? Obviously, Oklahoma's path the programs eighth national title depends mightily on the play of the offensive line. If the big boys up front can keep Landry's jersey clean, Jones has the ability to lead them to pay dirt a majority of the time.With an improved offensive line opening holes for the running game and making the play action pass game more effective, look for Landry to put up numbers similar to what Jason White produced in his Heisman winning season of 2003.That would mean Jones would throw in the neighborhood of 40-plus touchdowns and 10 or fewer interceptions. And Stoops Troops could add another BCS crystal ball to the already crowded Oklahoma trophy case.Read more Oklahoma Sooners Football news on BleacherReport.com Read Full Article
While it is common knowledge to most fans of the team in crimson and cream that their favorite program will start the season very highly ranked, maybe even a consensus No. 1, some are still not convinced that quarterback Landry Jones has the ability to take the team all the way to their eighth national championship.
Despite finishing the 2010 season with 38 TD passes against only 12 INTs, leading the team to a 12-2 record, another Big 12 championship and an elusive BCS victory, doubt still lingers for some fans about the Sooners signal caller.
While Jones has had his struggles over the past two seasons as the Sooner starter, he has also made plenty of plays that should give fans hope. Landry did lead Oklahoma to a five-game win streak in crunch time to end the year and produced big time in the process.
Jones threw for 1,881 yards, with 16 touchdowns against six interceptions, while completing 64.5 percent of his passes in those final five contests, four of which were played away from the friendly confines of Memorial Stadium in Norman.
That averages to 376 yards, with 3.2 touchdowns and 1.2 interceptions a game to close out the season. These are great numbers but not a huge jump from what he did over the course of the season.
Over the entire season he averaged 2.7 touchdowns, .85 interceptions, a completion rate of 65.6 percent and 337 yards a game.
Breaking down Jones' stats further, it is obvious that like most quarterbacks he is at his best when his line is protecting him, giving him time to go through his progressions and hit the open man.
In the eight games where his line surrendered one sack or fewer, his numbers are outstanding. In those games, Landry threw only four interceptions compared to 27 touchdowns. That is a ratio of nearly seven TD passes for every INT thrown when he gets comfortable in the pocket.
In the six games where the line protection broke down more frequently and surrendered two or more sacks, his numbers drop significantly to 11 touchdowns against eight interceptions.
While some will say that a big time quarterback will always produce even in the face of enormous pressure, even the revered Sam Bradford had trouble at times against a fierce pass rush.
As a freshman in 2007, only twice did Sam get sacked multiple times in a game. He ended up with two touchdowns and two interceptions accumulative in those games.
However, in 2008 Bradford played in four games where he was taken down in the pocket multiple times and managed to throw for 15 scores against only four picks combined despite being sacked 10 times in those contests. That is incredible production in the face of heavy adversity.
But hey, that's Sam Bradford. Very few quarterbacks can stand up to that comparison.
So what does all this mean? Obviously, Oklahoma's path the programs eighth national title depends mightily on the play of the offensive line. If the big boys up front can keep Landry's jersey clean, Jones has the ability to lead them to pay dirt a majority of the time.
With an improved offensive line opening holes for the running game and making the play action pass game more effective, look for Landry to put up numbers similar to what Jason White produced in his Heisman winning season of 2003.
That would mean Jones would throw in the neighborhood of 40-plus touchdowns and 10 or fewer interceptions. And Stoops Troops could add another BCS crystal ball to the already crowded Oklahoma trophy case.
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Joe Jones was admittedly happy in Chestnut Hill this past season serving as the associate head coach for the Boston College men’s basketball team. The 45-year-old Ronkonkoma, N.Y., native wasn’t looking to leave after spending seven seasons as the head coach at Columbia. After one season at BC, however, he says the head coaching gig at Boston University was too good to pass up. Yesterday, Jones was named the 25th coach of the Terriers. “It’s funny, if it wasn’t BU then I would’ve have left,” Jones said. “It’s an unbelievable opportunity and there was no way that I could not go after this job. It was the only job I went after. I was not looking to leave.” Prior to joining the Eagles, Jones took over a 2-25 Columbia team. In his first season, the Lions went 10-17 for the third-best single-season turnaround in Ivy League history. His best season was in 2006-07, when Columbia finished 16-12, the program’s best since 1992-93. At BU, Jones replaces Pat Chambers, who left for Penn State after guiding the Terriers to an NCAA tournament bid. Like Chambers, he has ties to the Philadelphia area, spending six years at Villanova as an assistant. That could come in handy for Jones, who takes over a young team — with strong Philly ties — that returns everyone except leading scorer John Holland. “I have some familiarity with the team. I’ve seen most of the guys play AAU basketball. We scrimmaged them last year,” Jones said. “I hope we’re able to keep everybody. It seems like a real tight-knit group and they like each other and care about each other. I’m really excited.”
Joe Jones was admittedly happy in Chestnut Hill this past season serving as the associate head coach for the Boston College men’s basketball team.
The 45-year-old Ronkonkoma, N.Y., native wasn’t looking to leave after spending seven seasons as the head coach at Columbia. After one season at BC, however, he says the head coaching gig at Boston University was too good to pass up. Yesterday, Jones was named the 25th coach of the Terriers.
“It’s funny, if it wasn’t BU then I would’ve have left,” Jones said. “It’s an unbelievable opportunity and there was no way that I could not go after this job. It was the only job I went after. I was not looking to leave.”
Prior to joining the Eagles, Jones took over a 2-25 Columbia team. In his first season, the Lions went 10-17 for the third-best single-season turnaround in Ivy League history. His best season was in 2006-07, when Columbia finished 16-12, the program’s best since 1992-93.
At BU, Jones replaces Pat Chambers, who left for Penn State after guiding the Terriers to an NCAA tournament bid. Like Chambers, he has ties to the Philadelphia area, spending six years at Villanova as an assistant. That could come in handy for Jones, who takes over a young team — with strong Philly ties — that returns everyone except leading scorer John Holland.
“I have some familiarity with the team. I’ve seen most of the guys play AAU basketball. We scrimmaged them last year,” Jones said. “I hope we’re able to keep everybody. It seems like a real tight-knit group and they like each other and care about each other. I’m really excited.”
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When Scott Kowalkowski heard Wednesday that former Notre Dame teammate Andre Jones had died earlier in the day, finding words to describe Jones came easily.Upbeat. Personable. Great competitor. Tough. Fast and rangy. Those were just a few of the ways Kowalkowski remembered the former Irish outside linebacker, who played at ND from 1987-90. Putting Jones' death at age 42 into perspective, however, was as difficult as describing him as a person and player was effortless."I'm deeply saddened by it," Kowalkowski said. "A young man. He's a young man. I'm a little at a loss for words."Jones died Wednesday morning in Atlanta after suffering a brain aneurysm Tuesday. His son, TJ, is a sophomore wide receiver at Notre Dame."I lost part of who I am today!" TJ Jones posted Wednesday on his Twitter account.Andre Jones earned four letters at ND and was a member of the 1988 national championship team. His best season statistically came in 1990 when he recorded 58 tackles, second-most on the team. For his career, Jones registered 147 tackles."He was just a phenomenal athlete," said former Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez, a former Irish defensive coordinator who was Jones' and Kowalkowski's position coach in 1987."He was very, very athletic. Very intelligent. Deep thinker. He could do everything. He was what you were looking for in an outside linebacker."Alvarez arrived at Notre Dame the same year as Jones, and he immediately saw that the Washington, D.C., native would be a contributor."As athletic as he was," Alvarez said, "we were going to find some things for him to do."Jones was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round (185th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. He played for the Detroit Lions in 1992 and for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.After graduating from ND with a major in government, Jones earned a master's degree in business from Georgetown. He served as CEO of APR Sports Management, an athletic representation business based in Atlanta. He is survived by his wife, Michele, and five children.Funeral arrangements are pending.It had been about a year since Alvarez had spoken with Jones, but recently a former coaching colleague called to tell him that he had talked to Jones about another of Jones' sons, who is being recruited to play football. The coaching friend told Alvarez that Jones sent his best."It just strikes you -- why?" Alvarez said. "When people pass before their time and have so much to contribute, you just wonder why."Staff writer Bob Wieneke:bwieneke@sbtinfo.com574-235-6428
Upbeat. Personable. Great competitor. Tough. Fast and rangy. Those were just a few of the ways Kowalkowski remembered the former Irish outside linebacker, who played at ND from 1987-90.
"I'm deeply saddened by it," Kowalkowski said. "A young man. He's a young man. I'm a little at a loss for words."
Jones died Wednesday morning in Atlanta after suffering a brain aneurysm Tuesday. His son, TJ, is a sophomore wide receiver at Notre Dame.
"I lost part of who I am today!" TJ Jones posted Wednesday on his Twitter account.
Andre Jones earned four letters at ND and was a member of the 1988 national championship team. His best season statistically came in 1990 when he recorded 58 tackles, second-most on the team. For his career, Jones registered 147 tackles.
"He was just a phenomenal athlete," said former Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez, a former Irish defensive coordinator who was Jones' and Kowalkowski's position coach in 1987.
"He was very, very athletic. Very intelligent. Deep thinker. He could do everything. He was what you were looking for in an outside linebacker."
Alvarez arrived at Notre Dame the same year as Jones, and he immediately saw that the Washington, D.C., native would be a contributor.
"As athletic as he was," Alvarez said, "we were going to find some things for him to do."
Jones was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round (185th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. He played for the Detroit Lions in 1992 and for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
After graduating from ND with a major in government, Jones earned a master's degree in business from Georgetown. He served as CEO of APR Sports Management, an athletic representation business based in Atlanta. He is survived by his wife, Michele, and five children.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
It had been about a year since Alvarez had spoken with Jones, but recently a former coaching colleague called to tell him that he had talked to Jones about another of Jones' sons, who is being recruited to play football. The coaching friend told Alvarez that Jones sent his best.
"It just strikes you -- why?" Alvarez said. "When people pass before their time and have so much to contribute, you just wonder why."
Staff writer Bob Wieneke:bwieneke@sbtinfo.com574-235-6428
Former Notre Dame football player Andre Jones South Bend Tribune Staff Report 3:27 p.m. EDT, June 22, 2011 Former Notre Dame football player Andre Jones, a member of the 1988 national championship team, died Wednesday morning in Atlanta after suffering a brain aneurysm on Tuesday. He was 42.Jones' son, TJ, is a sophomore wide receiver at Notre Dame. Andre Jones, a Washington, D.C., native, played at ND from 1987-90. He appeared in 42 games with 23 career starts, finishing his career with 147 tackles.A four-time monogram-winner, Jones played outside linebacker for former Irish coach Lou Holtz. His top season came as a senior in ’90 when he recorded 58 tackles (second on the squad behind team leader Michael Stonebreaker), after making 49 as a junior in ’89.A seventh-round selection of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1991 NFL Draft, Jones was the 185th overall selection. He played for the Detroit Lions in 1992 and also for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.Jones was serving as CEO of APR Sports Management, an athletic representation business based in Atlanta, at the time of his death.Jones is survived by his wife Michele and five children. TJ (a 5-11, 187-pounder from Gainesville, Ga.) played in 12 games as a freshman for the Irish in 2010, starting on seven occasions. He finished with 23 receptions (five each versus Navy and Tulsa) for 306 yards, including scoring catches against Purdue, Michigan and Navy.Funeral arrangements are pending.
Former Notre Dame football player Andre Jones
3:27 p.m. EDT, June 22, 2011
Jones' son, TJ, is a sophomore wide receiver at Notre Dame.
A four-time monogram-winner, Jones played outside linebacker for former Irish coach Lou Holtz. His top season came as a senior in ’90 when he recorded 58 tackles (second on the squad behind team leader Michael Stonebreaker), after making 49 as a junior in ’89.
A seventh-round selection of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1991 NFL Draft, Jones was the 185th overall selection. He played for the Detroit Lions in 1992 and also for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
Jones was serving as CEO of APR Sports Management, an athletic representation business based in Atlanta, at the time of his death.
Jones is survived by his wife Michele and five children. TJ (a 5-11, 187-pounder from Gainesville, Ga.) played in 12 games as a freshman for the Irish in 2010, starting on seven occasions. He finished with 23 receptions (five each versus Navy and Tulsa) for 306 yards, including scoring catches against Purdue, Michigan and Navy.
Julio Jones, WR for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide, and AJ Green, WR for the University of Georgia Bulldogs, are considered the two best wide receivers entering the 2011 NFL Draft. Jones and Green began their college careers in 2008. According to ESPN College Football Recruiting Rankings, Jones was the #1 WR coming out of high school and the #2 overall player in the nation and Green was the #2 WR and the #5 overall player. Mel Kiper and Todd McShay, ESPN NFL Draft Analysts, believe Green will be the #1 WR picked and Jones will be #2.AJ Green Statistics at the University of Georgia Bulldogs 166 receptions; 2,619 yards receiving; 15.8 yards per catch, 65 yard long; and 23 TD'sJulio Jones Statistics at the University of Alabama Crimson Tide 179 receptions; 2,653 yards receiving; 14.8 yards per catch, 73 yard long; and 15 TD's; 8 rushing attempts for 135 yards, 56 yard long, and 2 TD's Both players have been exceptional for their teams, however, I have to agree with Kiper and McShay. I think AJ Green is a little bit better. I think he has a little more speed and is a slightly better route runner.What do you think? Julio Jones vs AJ Green: Who is the Best WR in the 2011 NFL Draft
Boston University has decided on its next men’s basketball coach and it didn’t need to look far to find him — Joe Jones, who just finished his first season as associate head coach at Boston College, will take over the Terriers job. The school announced the hire this morning. The Herald first reported the news last night. Jones was the head coach at Columbia for the seven seasons prior to joining Steve Donahue’s staff last year at BC. The 45-year-old Ronkonkoma, N.Y. native went 86-108 at Columbia, which is considered one of the toughest jobs in the Ivy League. “Joe comes with impressive credentials and past head coaching experience that will help take the program to the next level,” said BU athletic director Mike Lynch in a statement today. Like his predecessor, Pat Chambers, who left BU three weeks ago to take over at Penn State, Jones has extensive ties to Villanova. Jones was an assistant at the Big East power from 1997-2003 under Steve Lappas for four years and Jay Wright for two years. Jones previously worked on Wright’s staff at Hofstra from 1994-97. Jones played collegiately at SUNY-Oswego, graduating in 1987. Jones inherits a team that reached the NCAA tournament last season. Every player is back except for leading scorer John Holland. Jones’ biggest challenge will be retaining the members of a talented freshmen class. His roots at Villanova could be an asset, as many of the players are from the Philadelphia area. “We are going to play an exciting, up-tempo brand of basketball,” Jones said in a statement today. “I am looking forward to meeting the entire BU family and building on the rich BU basketball tradition.” An introductory press conference is expected to take place on Monday.
Boston University has decided on its next men’s basketball coach and it didn’t need to look far to find him — Joe Jones, who just finished his first season as associate head coach at Boston College, will take over the Terriers job.
The school announced the hire this morning. The Herald first reported the news last night.
Jones was the head coach at Columbia for the seven seasons prior to joining Steve Donahue’s staff last year at BC. The 45-year-old Ronkonkoma, N.Y. native went 86-108 at Columbia, which is considered one of the toughest jobs in the Ivy League.
“Joe comes with impressive credentials and past head coaching experience that will help take the program to the next level,” said BU athletic director Mike Lynch in a statement today.
Like his predecessor, Pat Chambers, who left BU three weeks ago to take over at Penn State, Jones has extensive ties to Villanova. Jones was an assistant at the Big East power from 1997-2003 under Steve Lappas for four years and Jay Wright for two years.
Jones previously worked on Wright’s staff at Hofstra from 1994-97. Jones played collegiately at SUNY-Oswego, graduating in 1987.
Jones inherits a team that reached the NCAA tournament last season. Every player is back except for leading scorer John Holland. Jones’ biggest challenge will be retaining the members of a talented freshmen class. His roots at Villanova could be an asset, as many of the players are from the Philadelphia area.
“We are going to play an exciting, up-tempo brand of basketball,” Jones said in a statement today. “I am looking forward to meeting the entire BU family and building on the rich BU basketball tradition.”
An introductory press conference is expected to take place on Monday.
The marque game of week three occurs when the #1 Oklahoma Sooners travel to Tallahassee, FL to face the #5 Florida State Seminoles. Last year, when these teams met, Oklahoma whipped them 47-17 in Norman, OK. However, I would not expect to see the same results this year.The Oklahoma Sooners have only played one game thus far, and it was against the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. Offensively, OU dominated the Hurricanes, but their defense gave up 400 yards, including 271 in the air. They are led by their red-shirt, junior quarterback, Landry Jones, and their fifth year senior wide out, Ryan Broyles. In two years and one game, the two have connected 234 times for 2,900 yards, 30 TD's, and an average of 12.4 yards per play. Simply stated, the duo has been lethal and unstoppable for opposing defenses. However, the Sooners aren't just a passing team. They also have a rushing attack, led by Dominique Whaley, that gained 246 yards against the Hurricanes on 46 carries. Whaley is currently the 11th ranked running back in the nation following his 18 carries for 131 yards and 4 touchdowns in week one.Unlike OU, the Seminoles had a game in weeks one and two, and exactly like OU they were against inferior opponents. The Seminoles defeated the ULM Warhocks 34-0 in week one and defeated the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 64-10 in week two. The FSU offense is also led by a red-shirt junior at quarterback. EJ Manuel, however, has sat behind Christian Ponder the previous two years. So far in 2011, he has completed 46 passes out of 69 attempts (66.7 CMP%) for 581 yards passing, 6 TD's, 2 interceptions, and a QB rating of 160.3. The Seminoles have struggled this season in their rushing game. Against inferior opponents, they have only averaged 131 yards on the ground per game. Stat Comparison of the two teamsOklahoma Sooners Statistics through Week TwoRushing Offense - ranked 19th; 246.0 rushing yards per gamePassing Offense - ranked 3rd; 417.00 passing yards per gameTotal Offense - ranked 1st; 663.00 total yards per gameScoring Offense - ranked 12th; 47.0 points per gameRushing Defense - ranked 60th; 129.00 rushing yards given up per gamePass Defense - ranked 93rd; 271.00 passing yards given up per gameTotal Defense - ranked 84th; 400.00 total yards given up per gameScoring Defense - ranked 25th; 14.0 points given up per gameFSU Seminoles Statistics through Week TwoRushing Offense - ranked 78th; 131.0 rushing yards per gamePassing Offense - ranked 7th; 378.50 passing yards per gameTotal Offense - ranked 14th; 509.50 total yards per gameScoring Offense - ranked 9th; 48.0 points per gameRushing Defense - ranked 16th; 60.00 rushing yards given up per gamePass Defense - ranked 5th; 77.50 passing yards given up per gameTotal Defense - ranked 3rd; 137.50 total yards given up per gameScoring Defense - ranked 4th; 5.0 points given up per gameIn my opinion, the Sooners have the edge on offense, and the Seminoles have the edge on defense. OU is favored by 3, but I don't see them getting out of Tallahassee with the win. The Seminoles will be looking for redemption, and Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium is going to be rocking this Saturday Night. FSU, arguably, has the best set of defensive backs in the entire nation in Greg Reid, Mike Harris, and Xavier Rhodes. Along with the rowdy crowd, I expect them to confuse Jones and get him out of rhythm. If the game were in Norman, I wouldn't question the Sooners ability to outscore and slow FSU's offense enough to win the game. When it comes to two evenly matched teams, I always take the team with the better defense that is playing at home...admittedly, it is hard to really judge who has the better offense and defense at this point in the season when neither team has played anyone.The winner of this game will have the inside path to the BCS National Championship game in New Orleans, LA. The loser will most likely be completely eliminated from the discussion until next season. Therefore, for both teams, their entire aspirations and goals for this season will be on the line Saturday night. UPDATEOklahoma received the opening kick-off and began their opening drive at their own 20. After driving the length of the field, Oklahoma QB, Landry Jones, scored the first touchdown on a quarterback sneak. 15 plays, 80 yards - Oklahoma 7 FSU 0 - 8:35 in the first quarterUPDATEOn its opening drive, FSU began at their own 25 yard line. After driving to the Oklahoma 23, the Seminoles QB, EJ Manuel, threw what appeared to be a touchdown. However, a holding penalty negated the points. Following that, the 'Noles were forced to settle for a field goal. 10 plays, 51 yards - Oklahoma 7 FSU 3 - 2:42 in the first quarter.UPDATEThe FSU defense was able to get the ball back for their offense after Nigel Bradham intercepted Landry Jones' pass at the Oklahoma 45. However, after the 'Noles drove the ball to the Oklahoma 12, EJ Manuel was intercepted by Tom Wort.UPDATEFollowing the interception, the FSU defense causes the OU offense to go three and out returning the ball to the FSU offense at the FSU 14 following a fair catch by Greg Reid after Tress Way's punt. The Sooner defense returns the favor for their offense causing FSU to go three and out. Ryan Broyles fair catches Shawn Powell's punt at the Oklahoma 33UPDATEOklahoma drove the ball to the FSU 6, but were only able to gain two more yards on three plays. The Sooners settled for a field goal. 7 plays, 63 yards - OU 10 FSU 3 - 8:17 in the second quarter.UPDATEStarting at their 25 yard line, EJ Manuel drove to midfield, but then threw an interception to Javon Harris at the Oklahoma 35. Harris returned the interception to the FSU four yard line. On four plays, the Seminoles kept the Sooners from getting into the end zone (there were four because there was a holding penalty on third down). The Sooners settled for a field goal as time ran out in the third quarter. OU 13 FSU 3.1st Half ImpressionsIt didn't really feel like either team dominated the other. The difference has been the turnovers by FSU. This has been a defensive slug fest. For the most part the FSU defense has kept Landry Jones from really getting into rhythm and killing them. FSU gets the ball to start the third quarter. Total Yards: OU 167 FSU 115 - Rushing Yards: OU 59 FSU 55 - Passing Yards: OU 108 FSU 60 - Turnovers: OU 1 FSU 2UPDATEThe third quarter has been fairly slow for both offenses as both defenses have prevented any scoring. The first exciting play that occurred is when Landry Jones was intercepted by Lamarcus Joyner at the FSU 22 to give the 'Noles the ball and kill the Sooners drive. OU 13 FSU 3 - 4:00 in the third quarter. Also, FSU starting quarterback EJ Manuel has been injured and taken out of the game. In his place is red-shirt freshman Clint Trickett.UPDATEON his first drive leading the offense, Trickett led FSU's offense to the Oklahoma 28. From there, Dustin Hopkins kicked his second field goal from 46 yards. OU 13 FSU 6 - 7 plays, 50 yards - 0:53 left in the third quarterUPDATEFSU punter, Shawn Powell, kicked the ball 69 yards from the FSU 25, and after a two yard loss by Broyles and a personal foul Oklahoma found themselves at their own two yard line. The FSU defense stuffed them. Then, Tress Way shanked the punt and gave FSU the ball at the Oklahoma 38 after a kick of only 37 yards.UPDATEOn 3rd and 28, Trickett hit Rashad Greene for the 56 yard touchdown to tie up the game. FSU seems to be gaining the momentum and the crowd is playing a factor in this game. OU 13 FSU 13 - 4 plays, 38 yards - 9:32 left in the fourth quarter.UPDATEOn the following Oklahoma drive, L Jones was able to lead the Sooner offense to their second touchdown of the game. On first and 10 from the FSU 37, Jones hit Kenny Stills for a 37 yard touchdown strike. OU 20 FSU 13 - 8 plays, 83 yards - 7:00 left in the fourth quarter.UPDATEFSU's Tricket threw an interception to Javon Harris at the FSU 46, following Landry's touchdown pass to give the Sooners the ball in excellent field position. UPDATEOklahoma has just put the game away by scoring another field to take a ten point lead. OU 23 FSU 13 - 7 plays, 32 yards - 2:00 left in the fourth quarter.
Julio Jones has been a stand out receiver since the day he came to play for the Alabama Crimson Tide. In 2009, he was part of the Tide's BCS National Championship team. Todd McShay and Mel Kiper from ESPN both have him ranked as the #2 WR in the draft behind the University of Georgia's AJ Green. Personally, I think Jones is tougher than Green and will be a better NFL wide receiver.What do you think? Is Julio Jones the best in the 2011 NFL Draft?Julio Jones Statistics at the University of Alabama2008: 58 receptions; 924 yards; 15.9 yard average per reception; 64 yard long; 4 TD's2009: 43 receptions; 596 yards; 13.9 yard average per reception; 73 yard long; 4 TD's2010: 78 receptions; 1133 yards; 14.5 yard average per reception; 68 yard long; 7 TD's; 8 rushes for 135 yards, 2 TD's, 56 yard long
In 2009, I wrote that "It is imperative to know that there is more to college football than Tim Tebow, Sam Bradford, and Colt McCoy." That was the year I introduced to all the bleacher creature's the likes of Kellen Moore, Shane Vereen, Dexter McCluster, Golden Tate, Jerry Hughes and Chris Marve. Establishing a strangle-hold on which college football players are primed to break out isn't easy. For the first time since 1999, The "Off the Beaten Path" series is back to highlight the 25 college football players you need to know for the 2011 season. There is more to college football than Landry Jones, Trent Richardson, and LaMichael James. Each season gift-wraps us pleasant surprises that help change the landscape of the college football realm. In 2010, a junior college-transfer by the name of Cameron Newton swept everybody off of their feet as he took the Auburn Tigers to a BCS National Championship victory while toting the Heisman Trophy in his back pocket. Who could possibly top that? No one might but there are 25 players who could break out in similar fashion. Who will rekindle the flames that burn for all of those unheralded college football players in 2011?Begin Slideshow Read Full Article
In 2009, I wrote that "It is imperative to know that there is more to college football than Tim Tebow, Sam Bradford, and Colt McCoy." That was the year I introduced to all the bleacher creature's the likes of Kellen Moore, Shane Vereen, Dexter McCluster, Golden Tate, Jerry Hughes and Chris Marve.
Establishing a strangle-hold on which college football players are primed to break out isn't easy.
For the first time since 1999, The "Off the Beaten Path" series is back to highlight the 25 college football players you need to know for the 2011 season. There is more to college football than Landry Jones, Trent Richardson, and LaMichael James.
Each season gift-wraps us pleasant surprises that help change the landscape of the college football realm.
In 2010, a junior college-transfer by the name of Cameron Newton swept everybody off of their feet as he took the Auburn Tigers to a BCS National Championship victory while toting the Heisman Trophy in his back pocket.
Who could possibly top that? No one might but there are 25 players who could break out in similar fashion.
Who will rekindle the flames that burn for all of those unheralded college football players in 2011?
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Week two of the college football season has just come to an end, so it is time to see who our Heisman Trophy Award hopefuls are and where they stand. Below you can find the names and performances of the players I believe to be at the head of the Heisman Trophy list at this point. (Note - Baylor Bears Robert Griffin III, Oklahoma Sooners Landry Jones, and Boise State Broncos Kellen Moore did not play in week two)Stanford Cardinals QB Andrew Luck StatisticsWeek 2 Statistics at Duke Blue DevilsPassing Statistics: 20 pass completions; 28 pass attempts; 290 passing yards; 71.4% completion percentage; 10.4 yards per pass attempt; 4 TD's; 1 interceptions; 198.4 passer ratingSeason StatisticsPassing Statistics: 37 pass completions; 54 pass attempts; 461 passing yards; 68.5% completion percentage; 8.54 yards per pass attempt; 6 TD's; 1 interceptions; 173.2 passer ratingBaylor Bears QB Robert Griffin III StatisticsSeason StatisticsPassing Statistics: 21 pass completions; 27 pass attempts; 359 passing yards; 77.8% completion percentage; 13.30 yards per pass attempt; 5 TD's; 0 interceptions; 250.6 passer ratingRushing Statistics: 10 rushing attempts; 38 yards rushing; 3.8 yard average per carry; 14 yard long; 0 TD's Receiving Statistics: 1 pass reception; 15 yards receiving; 15 yard average per reception; 15 yard long; 0 TD'sWisconsin Badgers QB Russell Wilson StatisticsWeek 2 Statistics vs Oregon State BeaversPassing Statistics: 17 pass completions; 21 pass attempts; 189 passing yards; 81.0% completion percentage; 9.0 yards per pass attempt; 3 TD's; 0 interceptions; 203.7 passer ratingRushing Statistics: 4 rushing attempts; 11 yards rushing; 0 TD'sSeason StatisticsPassing Statistics: 27 pass completions; 34 pass attempts; 444 passing yards; 79.4% completion percentage; 13.1 yards per pass attempt; 5 TD's; 0 interceptions; 237.6 passer ratingRushing Statistics: 6 rushing attempts; 73 yards rushing; 1 TDOklahoma Sooners QB Landry Jones StatisticsSeason StatisticsPassing Statistics: 35 pass completions; 47 pass attempts; 375 passing yards; 74.5% completion percentage; 8.0 yards per pass attempt; 1 TD; interceptions; 148.5 passer ratingRushing Statistics: 1 rushing attempt; 2.0 yards rushing; 2.0 yard average per carry; 2.0 yard long; 0 TDSouth Carolina Gamecocks RB Marcus Lattimore StatisticsWeek 2 Statistics vs UGA BulldogsRushing Statistics: 27 rushing attempts; 176 yards rushing; 6.5 yard average per carry; 36 yard long; 1 TDReceiving Statistics: 2 receptions; 8 yards receiving; 4.0 yard average per reception; 6 yard long; 0 TD'sSeason StatisticsRushing Statistics: 50 rushing attempts; 288 yards rushing; 5.8 yard average per carry; 36 yard long; 4 TD's Receiving Statistics: 5 receptions; 41 yards receiving; 8.2 yard average per reception; 20 yard long; 0 TD'sOklahoma State Cowboys WR Justin Blackmon StatisticsWeek Two vs Arizona WildcatsReceiving Statistics: 12 receptions; 128 yards receiving; 10.7 yard average per reception; 29 yard long; 2 TD'sSeason StatisticsReceiving Statistics: 20 receptions; 272 yards receiving; 13.6 yard average per reception; 40 yard long; 2 TD'sBoise State Broncos QB Kellen Moore StatisticsSeason StatisticsPassing Statistics: 28 pass completions; 34 pass attempts; 261 passing yards; 82.4% completion percentage; 7.7 yards per pass attempt; 3 TD's; 1 interception; 170.1 passer ratingI actually haven't changed my views from week one and would still give the trophy to RG3. Andrew Luck is probably leading in the national ratings and rankings, however, I feel RG3 was more electric and more special. Luck is the best NFL QB prospect based on his performance last year, but, in my opinion, RG3 has been the best college football player thus far this year. I dropped Trent Richardson, LaMichael James, and Taylor Martinez. I just don't feel they have done anything worth being in my Top 7. Heisman Trophy Award 2011: Who leads the Heisman race after week 2?
OU's football poster and schedule cards feature Broyles, Lewis and Jones. NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma's 2011 football posters and schedule cards are hot off the press and now available for Sooner fans. Featuring preseason All-Americans Ryan Broyles, Landry Jones and Travis Lewis walking down the tunnel on Owen Field, the poster and schedule cards were created by OU Director of Graphic Design Scott Matthews, with the feature photo taken by Shevaun Williams. The poster measures 18" x 24" while the schedule cards are 3.5" x 5", foldable in half. Both items prominently depict OU's seven Big 12 Championship rings and the 2000 National Championship ring, along with the Sooner football program's major accomplishments and of course, "There's Only One Oklahoma". The posters and schedule cards are available free of charge at locations within the OU Athletics Department on the Norman campus and can also be requested by mail for Sooner fans outside the area. Please view the options below to find out how to get yours. Option 1 - Available at DepartmentPosters and schedule cards are available at kiosks inside the OU Athletics Ticket Office under the Asp Avenue parking facility immediately west of Gaylord Family- Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. An additional kiosk is located inside the main entrance to the McClendon Center for Intercollegiate Athletics (first floor, north end zone stadium entrance).Option 2 - Available by MailTo request schedule cards, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address below. Make sure to include a slip of paper indicating your request. To request posters, please follow these instructions:1. Buy a USPS-approved mailing tube (must be at least 18" long).2. At the post office,pay for shipping to the OU Athletics Department, plus the return postage sticker (both should be the same amount).3. Insert stickers with (1) your return address and (2) prepaid postage into the tube. These will be used to mail the tube back to you.4. Insert a slip of paper indicating your request.5. Mail the tube to this address:OU Athletics Marketing DepartmentOklahoma Memorial Stadium180 W BrooksNorman, OK 73019Important Notes Do not send cash, checks or any other form of payment in the tube. Only the prepaid postage sticker will be accepted. Tubes arriving without both the prepaid postage sticker and the return address sticker will not be honored.
OU's football poster and schedule cards feature Broyles, Lewis and Jones.
Option 2 - Available by MailTo request schedule cards, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address below. Make sure to include a slip of paper indicating your request. To request posters, please follow these instructions:
1. Buy a USPS-approved mailing tube (must be at least 18" long).2. At the post office,pay for shipping to the OU Athletics Department, plus the return postage sticker (both should be the same amount).3. Insert stickers with (1) your return address and (2) prepaid postage into the tube. These will be used to mail the tube back to you.4. Insert a slip of paper indicating your request.5. Mail the tube to this address:
OU Athletics Marketing DepartmentOklahoma Memorial Stadium180 W BrooksNorman, OK 73019
Important Notes Do not send cash, checks or any other form of payment in the tube. Only the prepaid postage sticker will be accepted. Tubes arriving without both the prepaid postage sticker and the return address sticker will not be honored.
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