Through two games, we haven’t seen much of [autotag]Jovantae Barnes[/autotag] or [autotag]Gavin Sawchuck[/autotag] on the field for the Oklahoma Sooners. Those two were perceived to be the guys at the running back position before the season started.
Right now the running back room has been led by [autotag]Marcus Major[/autotag] and [autotag]Tawee Walker[/autotag]. Many have been left wondering why we haven’t seen the two young guns that much this season.
Barnes told reporters they have a deep group at running back.
“Marcus and Tawee have been doing a great job,” Barnes said. “They’ve been doing a great job since spring, and they’re showing you right now. Everything they’ve been doing since spring is showing, and you guys are just now seeing it. I already have seen it.”
Despite the limited work in the first two games of the season, Jovantae Barnes is ready to take advantage of whatever opportunity presents itsefl.
“I’m just waiting on my opportunity, my name to be called,” Barnes said. “And as soon as my name is called, I just do my job and make sure I take care of what I’ve got to do.”
Those opportunities should start to grow this weekend, as offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby said it’s time to get Barnes and Sawchuck going. Brent Venables echoed that statement on his coach’s show but also alluded to some off-season injuries for both guys as to why they might not be getting as much of a load so far.
While Major and Walker have been good stories and have been holding it down, the Sooners need Barnes and Sawchuck to help take this team to another level.
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