OU Notebook: To tell the truth

By GUERIN EMIG World Sports Writer - 11/4/2009


Kevin Wilson touted the potential of Oklahoma's offensive line around the time two-a-days began early last August. It is something that's come back to haunt the OU offensive coordinator since, as instability and inconsistency in that line has contributed to the Sooners' 5-3 record.

During his weekly press conference Tuesday, OU head coach Bob Stoops was reminded that Wilson was so optimistic.

"A lot more so than I was," Stoops said. "You never heard me that way."

Wilson was informed of Stoops' comments when he took his turn at the podium 15 minutes later.

"You guys (media) never played cards? You watch that Texas Hold 'Em deal? Where sometimes you bluff a little bit, too?" Wilson responded. "The only problem I have is that those guys are more talented than they have played. They're gaining on it, but their talent level does not match their performance. So to me, I see their talent and their potential. But potential's a dirty word. That just means you haven't done it yet. And there's some of us that still haven't consistently done it yet."

Third party: James Patton, the Sooners' offensive line coach, assessed his group's effort in Saturday night's victory over Kansas State after practice Monday.

"We played a little bit better. We executed better," he said. "We had a couple penalties, a couple holds and a chop block. But the execution has been getting better every week, and that gives us a chance to have some success and be efficient."

Patton has started the same line the past two weeks. Expect Trent Williams, Brody Eldridge, Ben Habern and Stephen Good to remain in their positions Saturday night at Nebraska. Right tackle remains a competition between Cory Brandon, who started the past two games, and Jarvis Jones.

Patton said he will continue to play linemen based on the success their lineup has during drives. If the offense moves the ball, basically, you stand a better chance of staying on the field.

Pelini addresses Suh's accident: Nebraska coach Bo Pelini began his press conference Tuesday by addressing Ndamukong Suh, his star defensive tackle who was involved in a late-night car accident in Lincoln last weekend.

"He explained to me exactly what happened," Pelini said, according to Nebraska newspapers. "He did everything the right way. It was very responsible in how he went about handling it."

Suh struck three parked cars after allegedly swerving to avoid a small animal and was ticketed for negligent driving. Police on the scene administered a Breathalyzer test, and Suh's blood-alcohol content registered well below the DUI legal limit.

Pelini indicated that any discipline would be handled internally, and that it would be as a result of Suh's being out so late, not alcohol intake.

"The zero tolerance (a policy Pelini has enacted) is for drunkenness," Pelini said. "He was far from drunk. I know where he was and what he did that night, and that doesn't fall under that category."


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Tulsa World Reader Comments
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pat, Kiefer (11/4/2009 8:17:07 AM)
Sounds like Pelini may know more than he let's us believe about the Suh incident. Since Suh is a star he will let it slide...imho.

DieHardSoonerFan82, Out in the sticks (11/4/2009 8:32:30 AM)
our o line is getting better they have showed alot of improvement from the start of the season. it will take some time but this year is a rebuilding year and we will have to just wait and see about next year BOOEMR SOONER



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