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164 Points and 1,846 Yards
Published: 9/7/2008 3:55 PM
Last Modified: 9/7/2008 3:55 PM

Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Tulsa may have some defensive concerns but there's llittle doubt the state's three major college football teams have plenty of punch.
All three went over 50 points over the weekend. The worst offensive production was Tulsa's 555 yards.
And, although one could question the level of opposition for all three, there's no doubt the three have plenty of offensive weapons.
Getting better on defense may make the difference in meeting or falling short of high expectations.
Still, given the offensive trend of college football, no one seems to be playing great defense.
College football has become an offensive game. The spread, no-huddle is turning everyone into BYU of the 1980s or TU of the 1960s.
It reminds one of the ealry 1970s when schools all over the country adopted the wishbone and started running for unheard-of numbers.
Some time down the line the defenses may catch up. But, right now, it is an offensive game.
And, OU, OSU and TU have the stuff to win.



Reader Comments 3 Total
Bryan G (4 years ago)
The NCAA realizes that most people would rather watch a football game where the score is 55-52 than a great defensive battle with a 3-0 outcome. The rule changes that have come in recently are all geared toward giving the offense the advantage over the defense. But, as always happens, there is some young defensive-minded guy who will find the balance once again.

Hats off to the scorefest; I can't wait to see the results next week when the area teams play Sister Mary's Home for Wayward Girls, McLellan's School for the Blind, and the Texas School of Cosmotology and Massage Therapy.
Tbone (4 years ago)

Don't believe OSU and OU will run up the score next week. I believe Stoops and Gundy are gentlemen and will be very liberal in their substitutions. Have no idea what the Tulsa Coach will do, but he also appears to be a class act..
rhymeister (4 years ago)
It *is* indeed great to be a football fan in Oklahoma (i.e. if you are cheering for one, some, or all of the three BCS schools) because for the majority of fans offense is where is it at. Yes, it's nice to see good defensive play but I'd rather see my team beat someone 51-49 than 7-3 but that's just me.

It sure does put some strain on your nerves though. = )
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