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Dave: Run game key in Red River Rivalry — for both teams

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Well the offense looked better, getting points on seven of nine total possessions against Kansas State. The ninth possession being the kneel down to end the game.

However, a glaring problem with the defense got worse as the Wildcats continually converted third and long.

And when they couldn’t, they went ahead and went for it on fourth down and converted four out of five times on those attempts.

And all this with a K-State quarterback who was practically wearing a splint on his right leg.

Didn’t matter. Time after time Skylar Thompson, not a threat to run the ball, stood back in the pocket and ate a sandwich while he waited for a receiver to come open.

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In a season to forget, the pressure this week is on Texas

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As if 2020 couldn’t get any worse, we can’t even rely on our Sooners to brighten the landscape this year. 

Too young, too inexperienced, too…something. 

First loss to Iowa St. in Ames, in 60 years.  First back to back losses since 1999.  I guess if you were going to pick a year to stink while you rebuild, 2020 would be the year.

Saturday night’s game highlighted another glaring issue with the defense, as if another one was needed. 

Our defensive backs are significantly shorter than the wide receivers and tight ends that they are going up against.  So they can have great coverage, but if they are constantly just being out jumped by their opponent, it won’t matter. 

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