Very big shoes to fill for Lincoln Riley. If you think back when both Rhamondre and Ronnie Perkins had to sit a seven game suspension starting with the LSU game the Sooners lost three games.
They not only lost to LSU, but lost to Kansas State and Iowa State as well.
Rhamondre not only scored touchdowns and had a nation leading yards per carry avreage, but what he did was help keep that OU defense off the field with time consuming drives in the second halves of games when Lincoln Riley wanted to ride his run game.
From the point Rhamondre rejoined the team last season…Spencer Rattler threw only two interceptions in his final seven games of the season.
Rhamondre gave the Sooners noy only a power threat, but an edge threat with his speed on a 235 pound frame.
So if you don’t have a big back on your roster currently…what’s the next best thing?
A big quarterback who can run who when teamed with Kennedy Brooks could conceivably be an option for OU as the opponents get tougher as this season moves along.
Back in the day…Urban Myer while at Florida won one of his national titles using both Chris Leak and Tim Tebow as situational quarterbacks in a two quarterback system.
I feel pretty good about the pass rush OU will be able to manufacture this season.
But championship teams have to be able to run the football …especially in the second half of games when it’s time to wear down an opponent and shorten the game.