Bill Bedenbaugh gave an in-depth look into Oklahoma’s offensive line philosophies and preparations week in and out on the Run the Power Podcast in a nearly hour-long interview.
Sprinkled in with stories from his days with Hal Mumme and Mike Leach, one of the more intriguing tidbits Bedenbaugh gave was about freshman offensive lineman Andrew Raym. A four-star lineman out of Broken Arrow, Okla., Raym is a guy that Bedenbaugh could see moving around on the Sooners’ offensive front.
“He’s a guy that is playing guard for us right now and center,” Bedenabugh said. “I do think, eventually, just depending on what happens, he’ll take over center. But he’s a really smart guy. He’s got the body for it—physical guy, athletic guy. He can mentally handle what we’re putting on him.”
Predominantly playing tackle at Broken Arrow, Raym was recruited by Bedenbaugh as an offensive guard. However, the way Bedenbaugh philosophies the center position, Raym could become the one snapping the ball for Spencer Rattler in the future.
“I think, especially for us, center is the most important (position) just because he calls out audibles for everything,” Bedenbaugh told Run the Power. “He’s responsible for setting the pass protection, he’s responsible for setting the run blocking scheme, he’s responsible for everything.”
With Creed Humphrey holding down the anchor spot this upcoming season, Raym has an opportunity to learn from who Bedenbaugh says is the best center to come through Oklahoma in a while.
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