The interesting wrinkle that has come about ahead of this matchup is that Oklahoma just lost their All-American superhuman tight end, Jermaine Gresham, for up to 6 weeks with a knee injury (rumored to be a meniscus problem). That is a BIG blow to Oklahoma’s offense.
First, Gresham is an absolute freak of nature: 6-6, 258 lbs and reportedly runs a 4.5 40. Snap! Nobody on BYU’s roster can cover that guy alone, so not having to worry about him in pass coverage relieves some pressure on the defense as a whole.
Second, OU’s backup tight end, Brody Eldridge, was slated to play some center in this game and now that is not possible. Eldridge is no slouch at tight end either, though. He’s a better run blocker than Gresham, so our defensive ends and linebackers face a stiffer test on the edges in run support.
Where this really hurts OU is along their offensive front. BYU now has a puncher’s chance to disrupt Sam Bradford’s rhythm early if they can exploit the four newcomers on the OU O-line.
More game prep material coming Saturday morning, so check in after you’ve finished off your “Honey-Do” list.
An interesting development came out today regarding one of the Sooners’ marquee offensive weapons. Oklahoma reportedly will be without the services of their All-American superhuman tight end, Jermaine Gresham, for up to 6 weeks due to a knee injury (rumored to be a meniscus problem).
That is a BIG blow to Oklahoma’s offense.
First, Gresham is an absolute freak of nature: 6-6, 258 lbs and reportedly runs a 4.5 40. Snap! Nobody on BYU’s roster can cover that guy alone, so not having to worry about him in pass coverage relieves some pressure on the defense as a whole.
Second, OU’s backup tight end, Brody Eldridge, was slated to play some center in this game and now that is not possible. Eldridge is no slouch at tight end either, though. He’s a better run blocker than Gresham, so our defensive ends and linebackers face a stiffer test on the edges in run support.
Where this really hurts OU is along their offensive front. BYU now has a puncher’s chance to disrupt Sam Bradford’s rhythm early if they can exploit the four newcomers on the OU O-line.
More game prep material coming Saturday morning, so check in after you’ve finished off your “Honey-Do” list.
Tags: Brody Eldridge, Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma Sooners
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