Baylor Whooped OU, Oklahoma State is Best Team in the Big 12 & Texas Football Hits Rock Bottom

[@Dannydimes247]

Marcus major needs to get some run… Lincoln called a horrible game out there and it was embarrassing.

[@ronbrown124]

He gone or will be

[@392Joel]

Exactly he’s the most physical back we have and he didn’t get a single touch Saturday

[@frankdenton171]

That's why we lost Sermon, OU, is not committed to running the 🏈

[@405boy4]

Lincoln Riley called a horrible offensive game plan. The defense could only hold up for so long until it collapsed. Shame on our offense 😤

[@Cowboybrian01]

Shame on Riley

[@joshuagarner1654]

Exactly for all the yelling I did at the defense in the first have they held them in check

[@BoomerKeith1]

Yep. I think that was the worst play calling Riley has had since he got to OU. Just ugly. Gonna need to get some work done if we still want to get to the conference championship game. The defense played so good, but you're right, they just got warn down.

[@ChristIsKing5454]

Watching Creed Humphrey dominate his rookie year in the NFL, makes you realize how important he was to everything we did on offense his 4 years at OU

[@joshuagarner1654]

3 years

[@davidorwig1547]

Excuse me do you really think creed Humphrey blocked all those other players by themselves?

[@Oklahoma_Rider]

@@davidorwig1547 No but he made damn sure everyone knew exactly who to block. He was the glue that held the entire line together. If you have a fantastic center it can make up for a ton of other issues. He has the highest grade of any center in the NFL currently. You lose a guy like that and it can’t be understated the impact it has on the whole line.

[@terrytriton2265]

Our guys don't have the strength and conditioning,, but we have a cute offense. I love listening to Gabe go off on offense . He's the best.

[@jeffccr3620]

Ou is Taco Tech 2.0 Thanks Bob. Riley might last 2 years in the Sec. But fans need to prepare for some 5 win seasons under this staff

[@Godisgood13208]

It was more bad play calls

[@wolfgsooner5058]

Agreed! Been saying for past 2 years need get a change in strength coach. Too many players not strong enough in big 12 is a big problem.

[@GeorgiaBoyBoomer]

@@wolfgsooner5058 I think you hit the nail on the head. Strength and conditioning is where we need to start. We keep getting pushed around.

[@MagicalJohny]

aged magnificently

[@megathumos]

Baylor fan here… just wanting to say this is a really great analysis and show. OU fans are lucky to have a show like this.

[@OK_Breakdown]

That means a lot. Thank you. Congrats to your Bears.

[@soonerthrawn1362]

Played a great game aranda is good coach hope Baylor can keep him.

[@tayloraston6041]

I’m Okie State over here. Found this show today and absolutely love it. They do an awesome job

[@timgrammondrums]

I hope our coaches and players watch this podcast, maybe they'd learn something 😆 Teddy and Gabe are spot on.

[@JKWHJR]

It just really gets me when I know we have better players but every game we get out played and its frustrating.

[@TheSoonerFanatic]

This...and a lot of the struggles this team faces stems from having a SOFT coach. I've tried and defended LR till I was blue in the face but just can't anymore. He has turned this team into something that's just SOFT. You should never, or rarely hear that a team out-physicaled OU and since Riley took over we hear that A LOT. I'm tired of the other team looking stronger and just flat out meaner. We have got to get a coach that d oesnt care about feelings.

[@cocokatdaddy42]

Riley needs to hire an offensive coordinator. He can't call plays and be the head coach at the same time. He doesn't have enough time to do both and have a proper game plan in place each week. He has to learn to delegate responsibility.

[@kenthatfr]

100% agree. I can't imagine how much a head coach has on his shoulders and to try to be OC as well? The team suffers because of it. He needs to bite the bullet and let go.

[@boomerbutler7569]

This is really great analysis from the perspective of former players who've been there and can look objectively at the offense and defense. There are problems with the offense and that's hindering the entire team going forward. I wonder if we could switch our offensive attack plan to the air raid in hopes that a pass first offense will open up the weak run game? Instead of trying to run the ball to open up the pass, could we pass to open up the run? The hard part is that we're now in game 10/12 and the offense isn't progressing enough to win a Big 12 title again. Also, why can't Teddy coach LB's at OU? We haven't had a Butkus award winner since he played in 03'.

[@jdtyga1954]

You guys are so fortunate...All the right answers with the benefit of not having too string up them laces...God Bless You

[@kenthatfr]

You realize these two guys were two of the best Sooners to ever suit up...

[@ajayshah2891]

I'm a Baylor and Texas fan, but really enjoyed your podcast. Gabe, you are a rising star.

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

I felt like we didn't attack the middle of the field at all on offense. We had a couple plays early where we targeted Stoops (drop kind've behind him) and Mims (drop) in crossing route type situations, but for the rest of the game we either ran or threw the ball way too deep trying to get massive chunk yardage. Screens, quick slants and PA screens were nowhere to be seen. We put our receivers in situations where they are 1 on 1 and having to make crazy catches vs just getting the ball quickly and let them try to make a move in open space.

[@erikfreie3278]

Is it time to find a new strength and conditioning coach and for Riley to bring in an OC?

[@mattwolters7030]

On C.Williams are we just seeing a true freshman making his second road start?

[@johnnydangerously7186]

Let me translate "Soft", Riley has turned OU into Texas Tech. What good are top ten recruiting classes if your philosophy is miss direction and getting numbers in order to trick your opponent! This philosophy is essential when you have inferior talent but at OU your supposed to have studs. But what do I know.

[@stevemoore2150]

Baylor plays the aggressive style of defense we can only dream of. AND, they do it with a bunch of guys OU wouldnt even offer.

[@geraldpreston817]

Lincoln wins coin flip picks to go on offense and then basically takes a knee for three plays... wtf. How the hell does Lincoln not give the ball to Marcus major a few times

[@hereforthecommentsection_11]

Why isn’t major being used at all, why isn’t Mario Williams being used on mesh slants, why isn’t Lincoln using rpo more to calebs strength? Seems like obvious strengths aren’t being utilized.

[@hereforthecommentsection_11]

I feel like somebody told Caleb to stay in the pocket for way to long instead of rolling out and letting his receivers work open or just taking 5 yards when it’s there.

[@saucehossjosh7272]

Great valid points about the run game Gabe. I can only hope the coaches listen and fail it back to basics.

[@formallyknownasjojoemc3174]

These two are the best with the analysis. Way better than Al and Jim on WWLS. Edit: before hearing the analysis, I believed Lincoln should have implemented the QB run game more, especially during this stretch coming up. Baylor did do that and it helped, because their passing game is mediocre at best.

[@405boy4]

I agree..

[@Mcyoloswaggy69]

To be fair, Jim and AL don't have the same job as Gabe and Teddy have. Gabe and Teddy are in a podcast format and can talk about x's and o's for as long as they want, within reason. Jim and Al are on the radio, have different segments, time constraints, and most importantly a wide array of other sports and sports related activities to talk about, not just OU. They just serve different purposes.

[@OK_Breakdown]

@@Mcyoloswaggy69 Those guys do not know football the way we do. That's just a fact.

[@Mcyoloswaggy69]

@@OK_Breakdown I never said they did. It's quite obvious they don't. I also don't listen to them for the same reason I listen to you guys. Otherwise there would be no point to listen to one or the other. Restating my previous point, you both serve different purposes, obviously.

[@owneroplife7005]

People need to share the shit out of this video hopefully someone on the coaching staff can see it...SPOT ON GUYS

[@daltonmann4916]

gabe frustration is exactly why ou didnt need to be in the playoff. we wouldve been embarrassed again.

[@cjstager2301]

Absolutely love the honesty from Teddy and Gabe. Couldn’t agree more. Thanks guys for providing an honest opinion

[@jdtyga1954]

You guys are awesome!!!! ❤ your breakdowns! How long you been a couple?

[@shirlguidry5518]

This team lacks toughness, and that is on Riley, and his assistant’s. They had two weeks to prepare, looks like they did nothing!! I am getting tired of us being ranked in the top 5 at the being of the year, and falling flat on our face every year! Riley needs to hire an offensive coordinator, and start being the head coach!

[@OkieTradez]

i can say we finally lost a game due to Lincoln RIley.. Riley has some bad play calls in the past but the new only call plays from shotgun and all run plays are RPO options like even Gus Johnson said it sure would be nice to see Brooks line up in a running formation where his lineman can run block instead of pass block with an option to hand it off.. OH and can we please quit calling play action on first down we do it too much

[@northface484]

LOL..It's not the first time...

[@Godisgood13208]

Majors needs to play

[@charliestaats1655]

Just phone it in OU. Marty Schottenheimer went 14-2 and lost his job because he could not win in the playoffs. When everyone, except for the team in question, knows that you won’t handle your business, there should not be any crying about not having any street cred. By the way, Coach, if everyone in the stadium knows what play you are going to run, before you run it, perhaps it is time to become a little less predictable and substantially more aggressive on both Offense and Defense! The weak and timid win nothing, just ask the Selmon brothers, etc…

[@tayloraston6041]

OSU alumni here and now subscribed! You guys are so informative and respectful. I mean… I actually sat down and listened to OU content. Lol go pokes! Also, yeah, why the fuck does the statue have a helmet?? Lord Barry of Barry Sanders Hyundai Supercenter deserves better.

[@thegreenarrow8286]

Sadly after watching this I feel like just calling it quits because I just don’t see Riley making the changes needed. So basically this will be what ou is as long as he stays the course he is now

[@soonerthrawn1362]

If he does not change lot of 8 and 4 sec seasons

[@joyrees7966]

I watched the 2 of you play good football back in the day

[@SGH1967]

Damn! The OL assessment is dead on!! Drives me crazy! How about implementing the elaborate OL game after the group has been together 2-3 yrs.

[@157performance]

When our kicker miss those 2 field goals I know we was going to lose

[@boomerbutler7569]

Two missed field goals and a kick out of bounds on the kickoff were symptomatic of the overall play from the Sooners.

[@thegreenarrow8286]

Gabe is basically saying Lincoln sucks at developing great running plays and that’s true. Possibly time for a OC

[@BoomerKeith1]

Anyone that was "Shocked" or "Surprised" by the outcome of the Baylor game just wasn't paying attention. Baylor showed up and looked absolutely SOLID. Other than their passing game, they looked much better than we did. Defensively, I thought we looked solid in the first half and mediocre in the second. Offensively, ugh. WHY did we abandon the run game?! Caleb looked like a true freshman (which happens), but to not put more effort into the run game (especially when we started to have some success in the second half) makes no sense. Awful game in ALL THREE PHASES.

[@traviszappe8150]

Marcus major needs to see the field especially for pass block because Eric gray was getting smashed

[@robertbutler3053]

THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG IN NORMAN, I WATCHED NOORWOOD & TH BROWN MAKING PLAYS FOR THERE PRO TEAMS TODAY. THEY COULDN'T MAKE A PLAY AT OKLAHOMA

[@disyaboij123]

Coaching and culture. 100%.

[@OkieTradez]

i miss Josh Huepel as the OC.. he called diamond formations and all kinds of cool stuff Riley calls every freaking play from shotgun and they all seem to be these deep developing routes..

[@DIYDaveOK]

But what's even MORE frustrating is that when they *did* find some success running the ball, and had some 2nd and 3rd and short situations, rather than get first downs, they dropped back ten yards and hurled 40-yard bombs to receivers who weren't open. This IMO was the worst-called game since LR became OC and/or HC. And I am so sick of playing finesse-first, non-physical football. That's not winning anything in the SEC or in these last few weeks for that matter. So stinking frustrating. I know I'm just a fan, but seeing what's failing isn't rocket science.

[@DavidWilliams-ix7ie]

It just sounds like OU is a team still in preseason form. For 2021 this is who we are.

[@natepointer1812]

Could You and Ted ask Riley about the run game situation that y'all are talking about? Hell he might listen to the both of you.🤷🏾‍♂️ 🔥BOOMER🔥

[@CallSignWhiplash]

From kickoff to clock expiration the Sooners looked really bad and Riley needs to have a come to Jesus meeting with himself. This team has too much talent to play like they have all year and it’s at his feet. It’s past time Lincoln hire an OC. I really hope uncle Joe and the administration pushes this issue. Question, where the heck is Marcus Majors? He’s been eligible since early October and Riley keeps saying he’s going in the rotation.

[@Godisgood13208]

Wait till go to sec and all de tackle are 320 and above.. while ou has 285 de linemen

[@tonyyates2690]

You got that right they did tackle lotta missed calls from the rest lotta contact way before the ball got there and when the player that’s running the ball it’s stood up they still let the play keep going and never blew the whistle let the players push them an extra 2 to 3 yards

[@OkieTradez]

Baylor fooled Ou on the opening possession with reverse Qb keeper 3 straight times and im only surprised Baylor didnt try it a 4th time it prolly wouldve worked for 30 like last 3 did ffs

[@HB-tf5mv]

Ceedee Lamb, DTY and Drake Stoops are the only players I can think of that transformed their bodies in Oklahoma program. In recent memory.

[@garygarrett4277]

You look at Georgia & Alabama's defense,for that matter,any team in the SEC. They're all "noticibly larger & more athletic,OU looks much smaller playing those teams. When they recruit,go & get some of those corn fed boys & beef up on both sides of the ball.🏈🏈🏈

[@AdamSMITH-zk1gw]

Never commented before, but has the Strength & Conditioning (like what should change) been discussed lately by y'all? Thanks

[@mwright_boomer]

Man I hope the coaches listen to Gabe & Teddy

[@tonyyates2690]

Yeah they need to evaluate if it’s not working we need to try something else like to see his finish strong though if we don’t win the next two games we will not be in the big 12 championship

[@chrisstandingbear1947]

No excuse for this debacle. Off a bye week, got some players back, we knew Baylor would be ready and we knew this was the prove it stretch, and crapped the bed. Unfortunately this isn't the end of the woes. We might rise up against Iowa State--might--but good luck winning at Stillwater. Regardless, this OU team is NOT playoff worthy, not by a long shot.

[@lonwhite6058]

You fellas are spot on. Please call/text/email Coach Riley. Techniques are not improving (tackling, being in positions, etc.) And how on earth can be not the more physical team? It's been an issue for a while now. How many times over the years have you seen us line up toe to toe to get a few yards to convert...and we get stuffed, pushed back etc. I miss they days and the mentality of OU when Teddy played D.

[@Im_Old_Gregg]

I've been sounding the alarm since the Tulane game. Everyone told me to calm down and that Tulane is a good team. It turns out they aren't even close to good. Everyone said a win is a win just keep winning every week when oklahoma showed up expecting to win because of the name on their helmet. Well Saturday they got what they had coming all year. This team in my opinion is poorly coached and undisciplined.

[@sydIRISH]

Any smoke from OU about Riley going to Baton Rouge? Asking for a friend....

[@ferg_life3841]

The only question I have is, if they ran more downhill run scheme would it make a difference in there productivity or is the oline just not that good? Are we calling for bedenbaughs head?

[@BensonSooner]

Kennedy Brooks can follow blocks but he needs blocks and he’s slow as piss. Give Major a chance for Christ sake

[@johnl5350]

Why doesn't Marcus Major get any touches? When the line isn't giving you what you need, get your stronger back in there.

[@kenthatfr]

I'm so glad to hear Gabe say that. OU football has entirely moved away from hardnosed football and tries to play too cute. They've outsmarted themselves. Sure, you can try to make the other team not understand what you're doing but we're at the point our own players don't freaking understand it. Half the time it looks like they're wandering around wondering what they're supposed to be doing, like a high school team. Especially a younger team, make it simple. Riley is outsmarting his own team.

[@DutchVanDerLinde197]

kennedy brooks is an absolute freight train. there’s no reason why we shouldn’t just line up and run it vertically

[@DIYDaveOK]

And do you guys think we have a problem with strength and conditioning? Are our guys gaining proper weight and developing physically as they're expected to?? Seems to me that may be a problem.

[@ekojar3047]

The dropped balls and missed field goals just absolutely killed the offense and the momentum. And if the ball wasn't dropped, it was either thrown a little behind or a little ahead or right to a baylor player. This offense just looked completely out of character to me. There was so many dropped balls i think there was something wrong with the gloves they was wearing or something.

[@johnl5350]

My takeaway is every college team is inconsistent as hell. 2003 7 to 35 is the reason that's always true. Always.

[@johnl5350]

The season isn't over ffs. This team isn't 4 and 6 Texas. I was pissed too but come on. I want a better d line before we try to win in a playoff anyways. Clearly this team needs to improve, in the rest of the season and off season

[@johnl5350]

Remember Gary Gibbs. Never get too low on a good season or 4 or you end up with Schnellenburger and John Blake. OU doesn't win by default. They are still good. They've been bad before we know what it looks like and never forget it.

[@Godisgood13208]

And why you guys don't ask riley the same questions.. that you ask on here is wierd.. are you scared to?

[@kylestewart8354]

Oklahoma Does NOT have a OC! Lincoln Riley can't do both! Offense has been suffering for 2 years now!!! It's not a mystery why the OU offense is pedestrian and only hits in spurts.

[@cadertater]

We were close on our UGA prediction Gabe. I had 35-20 UGA.

[@craigjones9992]

Gabe who are the best offensive tackles in the conference?

[@robertadams8548]

Unless a Miracle happens, Ou is Doomed as a team these last two games. OSU is the BELL COW! in state, Big 12. Ou looks like they had rather be somewhere else on Sat. The Stoops Culture is still alive.

[@thekurtmagirt]

It really sucks that our National Title hopes are gone.

[@seanphillips231]

My question is what can happen to fix the lack of physicality on both sides of the ball? Is it solely having to replace the strength and conditioning coach? Is it a philosophy issue? I just don’t understand the lack of physicality and lack of physical development at a program with the resources that Oklahoma has. Name a player that’s physically transformed since arriving as a freshman. They’re few and far between, bonitto (best defensive player) physically looks about the same as he did when he got here as a freshman. None of the offensive lineman look physically impressive and they sure as hell don’t play like it. I just don’t get it

[@jdtyga1954]

Too complicated for the O line? I thought they were the brainiacs of the team

[@clw22580]

BB is either not recruiting or developing guys. Since Brown Samia Power Evans left the oline hasn’t been up to snuff

[@OklahomaLoneWolf]

We have ONE play maker on this entire team and it’s the QB!!

[@ekojar3047]

The defense was my positive takeaway. They looked great.

[@Im_Old_Gregg]

I would agree in the first half. Giving up all the 3rd and long first downs drives me insane though.

[@anthonyconrad4921]

I still can't figure this out (maybe some of you can help me understand) why we consistently come out every year hot and cold. No matter how good, or great of a team we are "supposed" to have that season. Is it coaching? I'm not gonna ask if it's the players. That can be obvious at times.

[@robertozavala2291]

I love listening to y'all and i will never question yalls thoughts on the The Sooners because yall were players and real good ones at that The Sooners lost to a good Baylor team aint no shame in that with that being said lets go win 7th straight big12 conference championship and see where The Sooners stand in the polls for tje playoffs if not lets smash another SEC team in the sugar bowl and hear their excuses afterwards

[@robt3233]

OSU by far best team in big 12. Should be rewarded with a CFP spot

[@okst5314]

They have to win the rest of their games first. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Texas tech plays well at home, under the lights, with nothing to lose. They could absolutely get beat by Tech. Then they have to beat OU. Doesn’t seem like as big of a task as usual, but OU will show up for Bedlam. I have no doubts on that. Then they may have to play them again, or Baylor, who is playing decent football. They have really tough games ahead of them.

[@davethornton2930]

Based on what I saw and what u say, the next 2 weeks are going to be hell. Especially bedlam and those ass hats in Stillwater.

[@Kingcanvas95]

Compliancy, they didn't want it more than Baylor.

[@cap9384]

Wish you both were our coaches!

[@BradenWhite624]

I remember specifically when Caleb did that delay QB run and basically got trapped in the pocket I became unhinged. What even is that.

[@OK_Breakdown]

Bad timing on his part but also the left tackle got bulled into his lap and restricted where the play is designed to go.

[@rob-v1y]

It's weird that they could not run because the O line was giving Caleb eons in the pocket. Gus even did a solid 8 count on one. All the time in the world. If Baylor was running coverage so good that he couldn't throw, that was supposed to be when he would escape for a 50 yard run...but he didn't. And they kept calling it. Even Klatt was pointing out that they were not setting up for the deep passes they kept trying to throw...And they kept calling it. It's like they lost half their playbook on their way down to the game. If not for those 4th down stops by the D - this would have even uglier.

[@YouTw1tFace]

That’s because they only brought three. Anytime they bring 4 or more it’s 2 seconds max. Our o line sucks.

[@thegreenarrow8286]

Looked like Riley missing the press meeting for personal matters seems to be something that effected him I’d love to know what’s going on

[@jpsou76]

Mike Gundy might be LSU new coach they courted him three times now? Rumors are swirling about Riley but, we all know he won't leave for a dumpster fire. MIKE might though!!

[@garye.6317]

I hope the Baylor game was a wake up call because Iowa State is coming to bring it.

[@mwright_boomer]

Hearing you guys talk, it’s clear that many players have bad fundamentals. How is that possible at a place like OU? It has to be coaching right? Not necessarily teaching poor technique, but maybe a cultural issue or an inability to motivate players?

[@dustinnewton8701]

1000% agree with Gabe. They HAVE TO CHANGE THEIR RUN SCHEME FFS. And like now lol. Also I'm scared, I have this deep inevitable realization that we're going to be creamed for the first 4-5 years in the sec until we stop this.."speed d" non sense and get some big bodies. 🙏🙏🙏 boomer though baby.

[@geraldpreston817]

It wasn't an ass kicking Gabe makes 2 field goals and we get just one of the pass interference plays on the long bombs just 1 and both were so obvious therein the game till the final end... The other problem is grinch the entire year has never planned to stop a running quarterback schemed or spied to do so... How does Marcus major not get at least one carry when the Bixby when the run games being shut down

[@Im_Old_Gregg]

Oklahoma has had the success they have because they play in the big 12. They get exposed almost every time they run into a good team from another conference. We're in trouble when the SEC move happens if big changes aren't made

[@patrickmiller8969]

I think all of OU was off from the coaches down to the kicker. If The defense is failing then the offense should take over and if the offense is failing then the defense should take over. Non of that happen and it was sad to see.

[@carvanjackson6264]

I could care less about the blocking schematics because it is primarily the old Washington Redskins (Hogs) blocking scheme. It will work with athletic linemen but OU's linemen are way too fat and do not have enough time in the weight room. So much for ragging on Spencer Rattler and anointing Caleb Williams the miracle man. Lincoln Riley’s offense, like most offenses, is contingent upon the run game. It is still not too late if Oklahoma is willing to get up early and hit the weight room and prepare like they want to win a national championship. I would flat out start benching running backs and linemen for missing blocks. All of the linemen seem to be middle of the road and not strong enough to bow up against top level competition.

[@bowhs1]

What are we to think, parity has come to college football. This is a down year for everyone. No one is having a greAT year in Big12. I mean we are going to the SEC, did you expect all the teams to just bow down to us on our way out. If we don't get prepared for everyone's best, we gonna get our buts beat agAIN. OU! don't let that happen, get it together please. Go out as the Champions you are, please wake up and get it together, be your BEST!

[@leonwilliam6449]

Where the f*** is majors he looked srong at the end of tech I think Riley is over thinking it and iam not so sure the Baylor guy didn’t see Caleb’s hand He was looking down iam just saying

[@JKWHJR]

Don’t worry everyone, Lincoln Riley says we are so close.

[@patrickquibodeaux4438]

Jared Wylie from Texas is the most uncoordinated football player I have ever seen, and he is a tight end. Stogner is also pretty clunky and stiff. Mark Andrews and Jermaine Gresham used to run free like the defense didn't know they were on the field.

[@jverderber]

So. basically this is a poorly coached team.

[@TheBighoppay]

Evolve or die. The coaches need to evolve their playcalling and schemes right now

[@stormsfromcalifornia4379]

not a fan of ou-or baylor but wth did baylor kick a fg when they were up by 10 with 1 play left.hope someone returns the dav to baylor

[@thomasmcdonald2219]

Wish I could have listened to the game, Due to the terrible broadcast on the Varsity Network, I couldn’t. I’m sure you guys did great covering it but listening to the broadcast is like listening to a broken record the whole time. Every three to five seconds the broadcast repeats itself. I’ll watch the replay on KZbin this week.

[@OspreyFlyer]

I wasn't able to even connect to OU / Baylor game on The Varsity!