Posted: 10.14.2001 (Gator) tail spin and more football ramblings by a girl
What the hell happened to Florida tonight? I can't believe they lost -- we listened to the end of the game on the radio on the way home, and wouldn't get out of the car when we got to the grocery store. We just sat in the parking lot transfixed and in disbelief. At least it helps OU in the polls -- we should definitely be #2 tomorrow -- and closing in on #1! We're a solid #1 in the unofficial BCS as well. There were a few other losses that shocked me today as well. I expected South Carolina, Ohio State (*snicker*), and Kansas State to walk away with "W's", but that didn't happen... Oh yeah. I have to give props to texas for shredding Oklahoma State today. It's a real accomplishment for Brown, Simms, & Co. after their heart-breaking loss to OU last week. (*snickering again*) No seriously, there's no one better to pound away your frustrations on than the 'Pokes. Proudly serving as OU's whipping boy since 1904 (74-14-7)!
OU easily knocked off Kansas tonight 38-10. We had a good turn out at the watch party -- it sucks we'll have to listen to the Baylor game at home on the 'net next week! Some might say we have a QB controversy brewing, but I don't see it that way at all. I'm not sure what the coaches are thinking, but in my (not so humble) opinion, Jason is most definitely the man. He stepped up and took control over texas, and when called on tonight, all he did was produce TDs (and over 100 yards rushing). Sure he threw a couple of picks, but he hasn't even played a full game yet. I like watching him play -- and I was a true "Hybl-for-starter" fan when the season started. (And not just because he was the "cute one", even though I did find myself sighing that over and over.) Jason White is a scrapper. There are times when Nate just kind of stands there doing his check-routes with a "deer in the headlights" expression -- or dumps the ball off in the middle of nowhere. Jason will take off and get the yards in those situations. There are times I feel he's too quick to scramble and run -- but I also feel these rough edges can be polished out with a little work on the starting practice squad. I like the fact he's a sophomore, too -- and he was the recruit for Miami, and we nabbed him instead.
After the game when Stoops was asked who would start next week, he said that they would evaluate the film Sunday and Monday and make the decision best for the team. He also added that at OU every job is up for grabs every week for whoever plays better and earns the job. I trust 'im.
Gawd only knows what happened with the Gators last night. I couldn't bare to watch and went to bed. Auburn! Of all teams, Auburn! *sighs*
¤ ¤ posted by Stef on October 14, 2001 at 12:43 PM ¤ ¤
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