Tag: Oklahoma Sooner Football

Commanders have still not yet assigned Tress Way a number

Still no new number for Way, which should change soon.

So, I went to the Commanders’ roster Tuesday evening.

After all, the Commanders’ first preseason game is less than one month away when Washington travels to play the Jets on August 10 at 12 p.m.

Training camp begins for the rookies this week, and all the veterans are to report by July 24.

As I was looking through the roster, I noticed the Commanders have still yet to assign a jersey number to their longest-tenured player: punter Tress Way.

Way, as you know, has worn No. 5 his entire time in Washington. The former Oklahoma Sooner went undrafted in 2013. A few days following the draft, the Chicago Bears signed Way. However, the Bears released Way during the preseason. Re-signed at the conclusion of the 2013 season, Way competed and was again released during the preseason in August.

This time, the very next day, the Redskins claimed Way. He came, worked out, and was given No. 5. That was 2014, and Way proceeded to play all ten of his NFL seasons in Washington without missing a single game. He has, therefore, played all 162 of his NFL games wearing the same No. 5

Shortly after drafting quarterback Jayden Daniels (2024), Way chose to give his No. 5 over to the rookie, permitting Daniels to continue to wear it as he did at LSU.

During the spring workouts, Way was spotted on the practice field wearing the same No.10 as former UCLA Bruin receiver/returner Kazmeir Allen. It is worth noting that all other players on the 90-man roster have been assigned a number.

Way has twice led the NFL in average yards per punt during the season. In his first NFL season (2014), Way averaged 47.5 yards for each punt. Then, in 2019, Way again led the NFL with a 49.6-yard average.

Post-spring Big 12 football record predictions for 2023

Texas is still our favorite in post-spring Big 12 record predictions.

Spring football is over in Austin, and there’s plenty to be excited about for the 2023 squad. The excitement starts with the team’s starting quarterback Quinn Ewers. Ewers dropped a dime into the hands of receiver Xavier Worthy on a deep corner route, hitting Worthy in stride. More importantly, he completed many of the shorter to intermediate throws that he missed last season.

The next biggest takeaway is Texas has perhaps the most dynamic big-bodied receiver it has ever had in AD Mitchell. The Georgia transfer showcased his athleticism in the Orange and White game with a terrific one-handed touchdown snag.

Mitchell’s emergence paired with Ewers’ improved accuracy makes Texas a dangerous cover defensively. Adding to the degree of difficulty, receivers Xavier Worthy and Jordan Whittington appear to have hit a new gear.

Here’s a look at how the Big 12 race could unfold in 2023.

Barry Switzer: “SEC schedule is like facing Texas every week”

Barry Switzer isn’t confident in OU heading into their new league.

Oklahoma, like Texas, has an exciting move to the SEC pending for 2024. However, legendary Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer isn’t drinking the SEC Sooners Kool-Aid. Continue reading “Barry Switzer: “SEC schedule is like facing Texas every week””

SEC unanimously votes Texas and Oklahoma into the conference

SEC presidents voted on Texas and Oklahoma joining the conference Thursday afternoon. Not only were both admitted, but it was a unanimous 14-0 vote.

Quite the week college football is happening. What seemed to be an unlikely dream just eight days ago is becoming a reality. Quickly as well.

The SEC presidents voted on Texas and Oklahoma joining the conference Thursday afternoon. Not only were both admitted, but it was a unanimous 14-0 vote. The Longhorns and Sooners are now full members of the Southeastern Conference.

While the vote ending up being 14-0 is not surprising, there were reports of Texas A&M originally voting against the move. Missouri was on board as well, hoping to stay away from their former conference foes.

Instead, Texas and Oklahoma have been welcomed with loving and open arms.

Next steps are figuring out when Texas and Oklahoma will begin to play football in the SEC. As things stand 2025 is the date, being when the Big 12’s media rights expire. However, everyone and their mother knows it will not take four years.

The 2022 season will be the moving date, pending a buyout. Covering the nearly $140 million should not be an issue for either school. Even if the Longhorn Network does not come through as some might think.

Then comes an awkward final season in the Big 12. A hostile road schedule with a conference not particularly fond of Texas and Oklahoma. Buckle up for a fun nine-game conference schedule.

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