Tag: 2021 spring game

Transfer running back Eric Gray impressed in Oklahoma debut

Excitement surrounding Oklahoma RB Eric Gray

Tennessee Volunteers transfer Eric Gray met expectations in his Oklahoma debut. In Crimson and Cream, Gray impressed with his vision and acceleration during the team’s annual spring exhibition game.

His cut-ability has stood out to coaches throughout spring practices and on Saturday, Gray’s skill was on full display. No. 0 made his way into the end zone on a 19-yard run. He hit the hole, put his foot in the ground, and made a guy miss in the open field. Gray helped the offense (white) achieve a comeback victory against the defense (red).

Gray concluded his Vols’ career with 1,311 all-purpose yards and 11 touchdowns (eight rushing, three receiving). During his 2020 campaign, he led Tennessee with 772 rushing yards and finished second on the team with 30 receptions. Now, he will elevate Lincoln Riley’s RPO/play-action-heavy scheme with his versatility.

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As a gadget back, he can do it all: run between the tackles, catch out of the backfield, and line up in the slot. He can quickly get north and south and is a pass-catching threat as well. Gray will thrive in Riley’s system and Saturday’s spring game is already an indication of his versatile skillset. He has been productive at every step in his career and Oklahoma will be the next phase in his promising trajectory.

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Texas Longhorns Football: Offensive studs and duds from spring game

A Steve Sarkisian-led Texas team took the field for the first time on Saturday. Here are the offensive studs and duds from the spring game.

Rarely are spring games significant in any way, shape, or form. Saturday was an exception for Texas as a Steve Sarkisian-led Texas team took the field for the first time. Multiple storylines were followed on the offensive side of the ball, mainly from the quarterbacks.

Both Casey Thompson or Hudson Card had solid days but neither particularly stood out. One did not step up as the clear-cut favorite to win the starting role and will go into the summer wanting to improve.

Offensive line and wide receiver play did not help either quarterback’s case to be the starter. Sarkisian will look back on the tape and see plenty of mistakes he needs to fix up.

On the flip side, Bijan Robinson continued to be the running back we all know he can be. His ankle may have been a slight issue but nothing or nobody else will stop him in the future.

Here is the full list of offensive studs and duds from Texas’ spring game:

When, where, how to watch Oklahoma’s spring game

How to watch Oklahoma’s spring game.

Spring football is back. Oklahoma will host their annual spring exhibition game at 4 p.m. CT on Saturday at Gaylord Family- Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The offense will don white jerseys, while the defense wears red in two 15-minute halves. The defense will start with 21 points and can gain additional three points for turnovers, fourth-down stops, and missed field goals. The red unit will receive six points for defensive touchdowns and two points for safeties. Find out who will come out on top.

The gates at the stadium will open at 2 p.m. and the capacity will be reduced to approximately 25% for the game. OU’s mask policy is still in effect regardless of vaccination status and fans in the stands are required to have a face covering at all times covering the nose and mouth,  except for when eating and drinking.

TV and Radio Information 

The game will be televised on Bally Sports Oklahoma (formerly FOX Sports Oklahoma). In addition, the event can be streamed on FOX Sports Go for cable and streaming subscribers and SoonerSports.com/springgame. Dusty Dvoracek, Toby Rowland, and Jessica Coody will be the play-by-play announcers. To listen, the game will also be featured on the Sooner Radio Network, 107.7- FM in Oklahoma City.

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10 Oklahoma players that need a productive spring game

A look at several OU players who need an impressive spring game.

It is that time of year again. The Oklahoma Sooners gear up for their spring game in Norman following camp. This year, the annual exhibition game will start at 4 p.m. on April 24. The intrasquad scrimmage will be held at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and be televised on FOX Sports Oklahoma.

As the team prepares for the 2021 season, expectations are high. The Sooners have won the Big 12 title every year dating back to 2015 but the team is after a loftier goal this upcoming season: the coveted national championship. OU has a balanced attack with the defense’s significant improvement under the tutelage of Alex Grinch and the Crimson and Cream are poised for the ultimate success in 2021.

Here is a look at several players on the roster that need a productive spring game performance.

Lincoln Riley expects Oklahoma to start spring camp in late March

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley said he expects the football team to kick off spring camp in March.

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During the offseason ahead of the 2020 college football season, the spring football schedule was interrupted by the coronavirus. All spring sports, basketball tournaments and spring football were canceled. After dealing with COVID-19 throughout the football season, it feels as if some programs have a better handle on how to proceed with football activities.

On Wednesday morning, Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley met with the media and tackled a variety of topics. One such topic surrounded the football team’s plan for spring football.

“Looking forward here, like I said, to several weeks of offseason, Riley stated. “Our plan is to start spring ball in late March. Have a spring game in late April. And then, obviously, see where we’re at from there. That’s certainly our plans right now other than the recruiting piece which is still up in the air. Our plans are to get to work and have a good full offseason and good full spring ball.”

The expectation is camp will kick off in late March and have a spring game in April. The Sooners then would break camp and reconvene in the summer ahead of the 2021 college football season. That seems to be the consensus around the Big 12 Conference. Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman stated the same when he spoke during the Wildcat’s media session.

This will be huge for the 10 early enrollees already on campus in Norman. With the five players who are transferring into the program, this is key in picking up their assignments as they prepare for their first year in Norman. Riley spoke about the new additions to the team on his Zoom call on Wednesday morning.

Riley stated the group is eager, confident and they look good on the hoof. Heading into spring ball, the Sooners are viewed as the favorites in the Big 12 Conference — as they should. Oklahoma is aiming for a seventh straight conference championship in 2021. The question remains about the Sooners returning to the College Football Playoffs after a one-year hiatus in 2020.

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