Let’s face it, Oklahoma’s D is terrible. After giving up 40 to Kansas, it is obvious that there needs to be a an overhaul in staff. I think Ruffin is a nice enough guy, but I think there should be a complete overhaul in regards to staff. That starts with a defensive coordinator who will lead and recruit guys who will make tackles. I honestly would love to see Jerry Montgomery, d line coach for the Packers and former OU D line coach, come back but it’s hard to pull coaches back in to college ball after being in the NFL.
1) David Reaves, DC at UAB
UAB ranks 3rd in total defense, 1st in 3rd down defense, 4th in passing yards allowed, and 15th in Red Zone D where as OU ranks 80th, 83rd, 116th, and 128th respectively in those categories. Sure, they play in a conference that doesn’t have the volatile offenses the Big 12 has, but his squad is strong in some areas where the Sooners are weak.
2) Marcus Freeman DC at Cincinnati
Freeman’s bunch is 6th in total D, 2nd in 3rd down D, 14th in passing D, and 30th in Red Zone D. Again, give him the type of athletes OU can draw and I think he could bring improvement.
3) Clint Bowen DC at Kansas(for the moment)
Those guys proved a lot last night and kept OU at bay fairly well for the mediocre athletes they have on field. With the exception of the OSU and the Nichols State games, they weren’t too bad. I think he understands the conference and with the athletes he could have at OU, he could do well and with Les Miles being hired at Kansas this morning, he may need a gig.
I stand by my picks and feel that a complete overhaul is what Riley is going to need to get the defense at a level that will let Sooners be truly competitive at the national level.
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