2009 Oklahoma Sooners College Football Predictions

2009 Oklahoma Sooners Predictions
2008 Record: (12-2, 7-1)
Coach: Bob Stoops, 11th year (109-24 overall)
Off. Coordinator: Kevin Wilson (8th year)
Def. Coordinator: Brent Venables (11th year)
Returning Starters: 15 (5 offense, 9 defense, kicker)
Ret. Starting Quarterback: Yes (Sam Bradford)

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Offense: Sam Bradford returns to an offense that scored more than 700 points last season. Last year’s Heisman Trophy winner could have been a top five pick if not the first choice, but he’s back and looking for a championship. At running back, they Sooners return DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown, who both rushed for 1,000 yards last season. The receivers are speed though they lose two starters. Sophomore Ryan Broyles moves out of the slot after setting several freshman records. Senior TE Jeremaine Gresham (6-6, 261), who also would have been a high draft pick if he came out, caught 66 passes for 950 yards and 14 TDs last year. The key will be the performance of the offensive line. They return just one starter and that’s right tackle Trent Williams, who moves to left tackle to protect Bradford’s blindside. They have to replace the other four lineman spots.

Defense: The Sooners returns nine starters on a defense that played strong at the end of the season, but needs to improve its pass defense. They also allowed 343 points, the most in Bob Stoops’ 10 seasons They’ll be led by junior DT Gerald McCoy (6-4, 295). At end, the trio of Frank Alexander, Jeremy Beal and Auston English combined for 16 sacks last year. At linebacker, they return soph. Travis Lewis (6-2, 232), who led the team with 144 tackles last year. The secondary has some issues, especially at safety. They’ll have two new starters in Quinton Carter and Sam Proctor. At corner, they do return both starters in Domique Franks and Brian Jackson.

Outlook: If the O-line holds up, look out for Oklahoma. That’s a big if and they could be tested by BYU in the opener at Arlington, Texas and at Miami (FL). Road games at Kansas, Nebraska and Texas Tech are not gimmes either. But as usual, it will come down to the Texas game in Dallas to most likely determine the Big 12 champ.

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