Friday, July 3, 2009

Opponent Preview- Idaho State



This game will be the Sooners season opener at Owen Field. Idaho State figures to be huge underdogs with a 1-11 season last year. They are looking to improve with many of last year's starters returning. A big win here over Oklahoma would be a huge victory for the school.

On the Idaho State side of the ball they have a dynamic quarterback in Russell Hill. He threw for over 2000 yards last year and 14 touchdowns. Theer best player may be J.D. Ponciano who plays similar to how Jeremy Maclin did . He is a very good kick returner and is going to break several Idaho State records. He plays wideout and kick returner. He had over 500 return yards and two touchdowns last year. Oklahoma needs to pressure Hill so he cannot make big plays down field to Ponciano.


Idaho State has a decent defense who is known for forcing turnovers. Oklahoma can not be sloppy with the ball or they will be giving Idaho State chances to pull an Appalachian State.

Oklahom's speed can hurt Idaho State if Sam has time to throw the ball. Look for Murray and Brown to rack up big yards in this game.



Players to Watch



Idaho State- J.D. Pociano

Pociano is a big time threat and can cause match up problems for Oklahoma's defense. If he gets lose down field he can become a big time threat and rack up alot of yards.


Oklahoma- Murray and Brown

Idaho State has an average decent who did poorly last year. Look for Murray and Brown to get alot of carries and rack up big time yards agisnt a defense that gave up alot of rushing yards last year.


If Oklahoma wins this game they can tie the record for most consecutive home wins at 25. If Idaho State can shock the world, this will be the program's biggest win in their history.












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