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Taking It to Another Level
Published:
11/26/2007 1:50 PM
Last Modified:
11/26/2007 1:50 PM
The award for the most childish, ridiculous, nonsensical, embarrassing, incompetent, horrific, and inexplicable offensive formation in the history of college football goes to: Oklahoma State.
With the football a sneeze from the OU end zone, Oklahoma State rushes from its huddle, all hunkered over, and squished in together, and gets stuffed time and time again.
It looked like something you might see at a flag football game.
Are you attempting to hide 11 large people on a football field?
Is it trickery from the one-eighth of an inch line?
Why not line up like men and try to make a foot that way.
Worst offensive game plan of the year: Oklahoma State.
After watching (you'd think) Texas Tech torch OU with the pass, Oklahoma State emphasized its rinky-dink option game, resulting in its quarterback getting knocked into Tuesday morning.
Worst defensive game plan of the year: Oklahoma State.
Heads up, here comes another guy up the middle.
If Oklahoma State fans want to put up with a stinker like that in the most important game of the year, that's your business.
But the current coaching staff has taken OSU to another level all right, another level down.
In real college football developments, you will recall that after OU beat the Tigers in Norman, we said that the one team that the Sooners want no part of in December is: Missouri.
That the number nine team is a three-point favorite over the number one team pretty much says it all about the BCS poll: it's all wrong.
Fascinating quotes about this great game will be plentiful. Here's one already. Stoops said OU matches up well against Missouri. Pardon our objectivitiy, but where exactly might that be?
We would like to hear about any image other than this: The terrific Missouri pass offense (which was without its runner in Norman) spinning Venables' secondary in circles like tops running out of steam.
While on the subject of college football there's this: Chicken scheduling loses again. It always loses. Chicken non-conference scheduling is advocated by many so-called chicken experts. It's where a coach is supposed to explain to his players that they are afraid to play good teams. There's never been a team that scheduled its way to true stardom. Remember K-State? It invented chicken scheduling. And where is K-State today? KU scheduled nobody and therefore wasn't prepared to play somebody terrific.
Case closed. Again. Chicken scheduling is for the birds.
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TAB
(5 years ago)
No comment about douche-gate during the TU-Rice game?
Epphan
(5 years ago)
PICKER:
Where does OU match up with Mizzou? You're missing an important point. Don't look at offense versus defense or vice-versa. Think offense versus offense and defense versus defense. There's no reason to think Missouri can stop OU's offense any more than you think OU can't stop Missouri's.
You ridiculed the 12-point spread last week. Don’t make the same mistake again. Heck, you’re the one who said the degenerates in Vegas know best.
WORLDPICKER
(5 years ago)
Not a bad point about Missouri being over-matched with OU's offense. Kansas did torch Mo repeatedly down the middle.
The guess is: Missouri is more likely to stop OU once in a while than the other way around.
Two more factors favor OU: Stoops is pretty good when the other team is getting the ink. And Missouri has the world to lose, which creates pressure.
Why didn't KU on-side kick the last one?
Nit Picker
(5 years ago)
To: World Picker, aka, OSU homer, SEC pumper:
You continue to expose your total lack football knowledge, while maintaining your grasp on the straws of futility.
1. OSU's offensive game plan was sound: establish the running game and then torch OU with the pass.
Problem: OU defense prevented a lot of running and stopped the pass when needed most of the time. Not a game plan problem, just a talent, execution issue.
2. Taco Tech 'torched' the OU defense to a 7 point win--- but only after OU lost its starting QB in the first half of the first quarter.
Problem: OU's QB remained in the game against the Pokes. No 'torching' possible since the OU offense kept the ball and scored points, ran time off the clock, rested the defense, kept OSU offense off the field.
Problem redux: OU only gave the Pokes one short field on an interception; not the same scenario used by Taco Tech to score some of its early points.
3. Taco Tech game was first game OU defense without DE AE. RS FR DE (moved from LB) more familiar with position against boys from Sto...you know where. Pass rush, therefor was much better and therefor torching very difficult.
4. If your OL can't get any push on four tries from the 1 yard line, well then, what is a boy to do except maybe try an option play or two...or pass. (but see 1.-3. above).
You might want to check to see how the OU defense, though it is not as dominate as it has been in some years past, has fared this season against the top 15 Offensive teams in the country.
You really do need to learn how to analyze a game and the teams before you criticize a game plan or play calling.
You are not only "Old School", you seem to be "No School".
Nit Picker
(5 years ago)
To: World Picker, aka OSU homer and SEC pumper.
Another team LSU doesn't want any more of :Kentucky, or mayve Alabama. Luckily, they get Tenn.
Another team OSU wants no more of (besides OU): Troy, Texas, Kansas. Luckily, they won't have to play any of them again this year.
Another team OU has to play again this year, after beating them once already, is.. Missouri.
Maybe OU can get a 2nd shot at Colorado or Taco Tech on a neutral field.
You should be fired. But you won't be, mainly because you are a clown. And this circus would fold without its star clown.
WORLDPICKER
(5 years ago)
Nit Picker: Last week in this space, concern was expressed over your obvious addiction to the Picker.
Couldn't even last a week, could you.
Tell you what, take all your fake names and see if you can stay away two weeks. Your health is our main concern in this issue.
Epphan
(5 years ago)
How about how bad the Big 12 gets screwed if OU wins? Not only do they lose the title game, they probably lose a second BCS slot. How many millions of dollars does it cost the conference if OU wins? If I were Stoops, I wouldn't be expecting a lot of calls to go my way. Predict a possible replay machine malfunction.
Nit Picker
(5 years ago)
To: World Picker, aka OSU homer and SEC Pumper:
Did you really say: "If [OSU] fans want to put up with... that in the 'most important game of the year"... when referring to the OU/OSU game Saturday??
Speak for yourself, Sto....youknowwhere boy. Just because the OU game is the biggest, most important game of the year to OSU and you and its fans, don't for a nanosecond think that beating the boys from Sto... is the most important game of the year to the OU players and fans.
There are many bigger games than the game ANY team plays against OSU--just ask Kansas, Troy, Texas, ---need I go on??
ps. Is it true you are on T-Bones payroll as a football advisor??
WORLDPICKER
(5 years ago)
Excellent point about zebras.....but with TV all over them, it should be reasonably fair.
Missouri had about 200 yards worth of penalties vs. Kansas.
How could West Virginia beat anybody west of the Deliverance Bridge?
TAB
(5 years ago)
Still no reference to douche-gate?
WORLDPICKER
(5 years ago)
tab, what happened?
Mike Jones
(5 years ago)
Dear Picker, please stop candy coating how bad Gundy's talents really are ..ok? You are way, way too kind.
David
(5 years ago)
Why don't you go back to jr high where you belong?
Justin
(5 years ago)
Picker: Your wrote: "That the number nine team is a three-point favorite over the number one team pretty much says it all about the BCS poll: it's all wrong."
Even worse thatn that, what would the BCS folks do if OU beats Mizzou and Pitt beats WV? That could put Ohio State versus Georgia or KU even though Georgia and KU would not even be league champs.
Captain Stormfield
(5 years ago)
I sat there wishing OSU had Chris Chamberlain to crash right up the middle for that last yard.
I hear that play works well at TU practices.
TS
(5 years ago)
TAB, did I hear correctly? They called Graham a 'douche-bag' over the Rice PA system? Then they also had the screw-you half time show?
Hey Picker, how about that! Who would have thought that Rice would ever end up having less class than UTEP. Such a display would have been sign enough to any Rice parent that they are paying way too much in tuition.
Nit Picker
(5 years ago)
To: World Picker, aka OU hater, mud slinger, OSU homer, SEC worshiper
Was it you that said that the SEC was soooo much better than all the rest of the world that its 2nd place team should be in the BCS game? Yep it was you.
Let's see, Tenn. could win the SEC championship. Or, LSU could win it. One highly overrated 2 loss team or one 3 loss team. SEC is a dominate confererence. Yeah, right. Sure. No question. Best in the country. For sure.
Title for your next Blog:
"What's wrong with OSU?"
Nothing, as long as you are satisfied with a 6-6 season and not competing for any kind of championship.
Random questions YOU should be asking in your column:
Why didn't Zac R. start all year long?
What happened to the "Worlds most potent offense?"
Why is T-Bone involved in decision-making in academic areas of OSU?
You should be fired. But you won't. For the same reason Al Gore got an Acadamy Award.
WORLDPICKER
(5 years ago)
Nit Picker: Quick. To a shrink.
I'm seeing this being spelled out in script in my subconscious: Missouri 40, OU 30.
Nutt will come back and beat Arkansas like an old rug.
Anybody notice TU and ORU are playing basketball?
Tab, the sports section here is reprinting the whole Rice attack on the coach tomorrow.
Mike Jones
(5 years ago)
Oklahoma State football fans etiquette tips... My apologies to friends from Texas, Missouri, Arkansas and other parts of the country who may feel left out.
PERSONAL HYGIENE
While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this is a job that should be done in private using one's OWN truck keys.
Proper use of toiletries can forestall bathing for several days. However, if you live alone, deodorant is a waste of good money.
Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a social no-no, as they tend to detract from a woman's jewelry and alter the taste of finger foods.
DINING OUT
When decanting wine, make sure that you tilt the paper cup, and pour slowly so as not to "bruise" the fruit of the vine.
If drinking directly from the bottle, always hold it with your fingers covering the label.
ENTERTAINING IN YOUR HOME
A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist.
Do not allow the dog to eat at the table...no matter how good his manners are.
DATING (Outside the Family)
Always offer to bait your date's hook, especially on the first date.
Be aggressive. Let her know you are interested "I've been wanting to go out with you since........
Establish with her parents what time she is expected back. Some will say 1000 PM; Others might say "Monday." If the latter is the answer, it is the man's responsibility to get her to school on time.
THEATRE ETIQUETTE
Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up immediately after the movie has ended.
Refrain from talking to characters on the screen. Tests have proven they can't hear you.
WEDDINGS
Livestock, usually, is a poor choice for a wedding gift.
Kissing the bride for more than 5 seconds may get you shot.
For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A leisure suit with a cummerbund and a clean bowling shirt can create a tacky appearance.
Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for this special occasion.
DRIVING ETIQUETTE
Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles; Even if the gun is loaded, and the deer is in sight.
When approaching a four-way stop, the vehicle with the largest tires always has the right of way.
Never tow another car using pantyhose and duct tape.
When sending your wife down the road with a gas can, it is impolite to ask her to bring back soft drinks and a candy bar.
Never relieve yourself from a moving vehicle, especially when driving.
Do not lay rubber while traveling in a funeral procession.
TIPS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Never take a beer to a job interview.
Always identify people in your yard before shooting at them.
It's considered tacky to take a cooler to church.
If you have to vacuum the bed, it is time to change the sheets
Mike Jones
(5 years ago)
Oklahoma State football fans etiquette tips... My apologies to friends from Texas, Missouri, Arkansas and other parts of the country who may feel left out.
PERSONAL HYGIENE
While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this is a job that should be done in private using one's OWN truck keys.
Proper use of toiletries can forestall bathing for several days. However, if you live alone, deodorant is a waste of good money.
Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a social no-no, as they tend to detract from a woman's jewelry and alter the taste of finger foods.
DINING OUT
When decanting wine, make sure that you tilt the paper cup, and pour slowly so as not to "bruise" the fruit of the vine.
If drinking directly from the bottle, always hold it with your fingers covering the label.
ENTERTAINING IN YOUR HOME
A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist.
Do not allow the dog to eat at the table...no matter how good his manners are.
DATING (Outside the Family)
Always offer to bait your date's hook, especially on the first date.
Be aggressive. Let her know you are interested "I've been wanting to go out with you since........
Establish with her parents what time she is expected back. Some will say 1000 PM; Others might say "Monday." If the latter is the answer, it is the man's responsibility to get her to school on time.
THEATRE ETIQUETTE
Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up immediately after the movie has ended.
Refrain from talking to characters on the screen. Tests have proven they can't hear you.
WEDDINGS
Livestock, usually, is a poor choice for a wedding gift.
Kissing the bride for more than 5 seconds may get you shot.
For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A leisure suit with a cummerbund and a clean bowling shirt can create a tacky appearance.
Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for this special occasion.
DRIVING ETIQUETTE
Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles; Even if the gun is loaded, and the deer is in sight.
When approaching a four-way stop, the vehicle with the largest tires always has the right of way.
Never tow another car using pantyhose and duct tape.
When sending your wife down the road with a gas can, it is impolite to ask her to bring back soft drinks and a candy bar.
Never relieve yourself from a moving vehicle, especially when driving.
Do not lay rubber while traveling in a funeral procession.
TIPS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Never take a beer to a job interview.
Always identify people in your yard before shooting at them.
It's considered tacky to take a cooler to church.
If you have to vacuum the bed, it is time to change the sheets
Wally
(5 years ago)
Hey Mike ... great, so you know how to copy and paste something easily found in a couple of hundred places on the Internet. Are you trying to trick everyone into thinking you are "creative" or "humorous"? How about some originality next time?
Nit picker
(5 years ago)
World Picker, aka OU basher, SEC pumper, OSU employee
OU-30 MU 40
I can see it also. But, the real queston is: does one bet that way?
I have spoken with a friend who is a practicing psychiatrist. She believes you have some kind of OU obsession boarding on psychosis.
But I bet her that she is wrong. I bet her $500 you could write an entire blog without any reference to OU, bashing or otherwise.
You have until this Saturday to comply.
Some interesting topics you have failed to write about or bash:
TU's reaction to the Rice band halftime show.
or
TU's Bowl possibilities after it's conference championship game.
Actually, TU has had a very good year. But your OU bashing consumes your blog and TU (MY alma mater) and its accomplishments never get mentioned or bashed. What's up with that?
(I'll continue to take care of the bashing of the Pukes from Stoolwater)
You should be fired. But you won't be. You are lazy, but your boss is lazier.
Max
(5 years ago)
For someone who can't stand your column NIT Picker obviously spends a lot of time reading it, thus contributing to keeping you employed.
WORLDPICKER
(5 years ago)
Nit Picker: You don't have a friend who is a shrink. You have a shrink who is a shrink. Ask your shrink why you can't stay away from the Picks.
By the way, I like OU. Nutty OU media homers and nuttier fans? Not so much.
Since you are obsessed and compulsive about the Picks, what's your score for the game Saturday night. Your shrink and I are interested.
When you think somebody is "bashing" a team when they pick the other side, here is what that really means: Love lost.
Epphan
(5 years ago)
Mizzou's D will need help in holding OU to 30 points. Fortunately for the Tigers, the Sooners frequently offer up help with a fumble here or a personal foul there. Holding the Sooners to 30 is certainly possible.
If Missouri scores 40, however, that will take a complete meltdown by the Sooners (and we've seen that happen a lot, too)...but the score can't be 40-30. If Missouri is able to move that much, it'll be more like 45-13.
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