Setting the OU-Tulane stage
It’s Week 3 for OU with Tulane coming to town. Miss anything from SoonerScoop during the week? Here’s a one-stop shop for a recap of the week that was from Scoop.
Stories
*SoonerScoop OU-Tulane predictions. The Scoop crew is still riding with the Sooners, but everybody knows this will be a real test. (Staff)
*Jackson Arnold has to improve, but patience is pivotal. Look, everybody knows OU needs more from the offense. But it’s a three-game starting sample size, breathe. Arnold must respond Saturday. (George Stoia)
*The Scoop. Recruiting weekend preview as OU is bringing some guys in for Green Wave weekend. (Josh McCuistion)
*Third down frustration. OU has had a lot of problems in the first two weeks offensively. Perhaps the one that stands out the most? Lack of third down success. (Stoia)
*Lewis Carter, Samuel Omosigho carving roles. They’re going to be starters one day, but for now? Carter and Omosigho are doing whatever is asked of them. (Bob Przybylo)
*OU notebook: Jovantae Barnes finding his groove again. Best of the best from Monday night post-practice, including Barnes really looking like the foot issue is a thing of the past. (Przybylo)
*Nic Anderson cleared for practice, ‘hopeful’ for Saturday. OU offense needs a jolt, and the return of Anderson would do just that. (Stoia)
*Young wide receivers still a work in progress. Like everything else for the OU offense, it’s a grind. That includes young receivers trying to make their mark. (Przybylo)
*Center Joshua Bates apologizes, trying to earn trust back. Bates knows that was one boneheaded decision against Houston. Apologizing to coaches, teammates and hoping to move on. (Przybylo)
*Defense has improved, but it took time. Look, the 2024 defense didn’t happen overnight. There were growing pains. It’s a process, and you don’t get the luxury of skipping any steps. (Przybylo)
*Brent Venables hopeful for offensive improvement. Injuries have hampered OU, but so what? Time to turn that page and execute at the necessary level. (Stoia)
*What about Eddy Pierre-Louis, Eugene Brooks? As everybody searches for the offensive line answer, maybe a pair of freshmen could be solutions for OU? (Przybylo)
*Meet Tulane. A first look at the Green Wave, including budding star quarterback Darian Mensah. (Przybylo)
GameDay Preview
Family Business: Jordan Rodgers
Unofficial 40 Podcast
Practice Report
Head coach Brent Venables
Recruiting Report
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