Heard OUT per sources

[BanditVol]

It’s a gigantic loss. Dayne struggled in the bowl game against Iowa at offensive tackle and the OU DL is a lot better than Iowa’s was. I fail to see how this isn’t a big loss that’s our most important position on the OL

Are you sure? Iowa had a great. DL actually

 

[BanditVol]

ahhhhhh it’s over sooners by fiddy

Blue font please

 

[chuckiepoo]

Blue font please

…for the sarcasm impaired, but you aight.

 

[BP4Prez]

I do think this hurts more than some want to say. But it’s football. OU is without several guys too

 

[Volfan1000]

Per Pete Thamel

Heard needs to be healthy for the Georgia and Alabama matchups.

 

[MerkinMuffle]

The one O-lineman that I would freak out over being out is Cooper. Not saying this isn’t a loss but I think we’ll be OK.

That’s the truth. In the games he missed last year, the offense looked absolutely clueless.

 

[Go47]

Losing Mays would definitely be worse.

 

[RockyTopTommy]

I’m fine bro just having a logical discussion

A discussion sure. Not that logical tho

 

[DonDiego]

I predicted this since Sunday and the coaches statement that he “could have played” vs NCSU.
I knew that was a lie but was called a chicken little here for pointing it out.
I bet he has the dreaded high ankle sprain that takes more time to recover from especially for big guys than a regular sprain.

I hate saying I told y’all so.
Because this hurts us.
Davis is ok.
Karic has been just ok
Umarov is out
Mays, Campbell, and Scraggins have all played hurt in recent past.
I don’t understand those who say we have quality depth in our oline.
I’d even take Mincey back right now.
But it is what it is.
Just please don’t get Nico hurt

Sorry, I can't find a hair on fire emoji. We'll be fine. We have a very good offensive line and Dane Davis could start for a whole lot of teams out there. Our offensive line will hold up just fine.

 

[Vol737]

Not good news, but the next guy up needs to play like he’s the #1 guy. Focus, up your game, protect your QB. Be THAT guy. Let Heupel figure out the rest and scheme around it. We’ll be fine.

 

[joevols89]

The same guy that’s played across the line the last several years, Dayne Davis. Not ideal, but not the disaster you’re making it to be

Eh. It’s a pretty big loss. Yes, Davis has a lot of experience, but he’s consistently struggled in all that experience.

 

[volsforever27]

This is not ideal and probably a bigger issue than some of you are suggesting. We should still win, but I’m worried about Nico getting blasted. The line was letting pressure through at times all 3 games. The line is much better at run blocking in my opinion.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

I’m fine bro just having a logical discussion

Watch out because saying or sucks that Heard isn’t playing will cause @Swiftybaby to get his panties in a twist.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Eh. It’s a pretty big loss. Yes, Davis has a lot of experience, but he’s consistently struggled in all that experience.

Davis isn’t in Heards universe. I like Dayne but there is reason he is second or third string. This sucks. Hopefully he is back sooner than later. LT is the second most important position on the OL.

 

[77' Vol]

Next Man Up! Nico may just scramble a little more which in reality will be bad for OU as he is quick and fast!

 

[cardvolfan]

Heard has allowed some penetration into Nico’s blind side a few times. He is young and still inexperienced so I don’t believe there’s a huge drop-off for Davis. Regardless, it is what it is.

 

[LWSVOL]

That's what I'm thinking. Move Campbell to LT, Davis to RT.

Davis at left. Campbell has chronic knee issues which can limit him at times. Too big a risk at left.

 

[LWSVOL]

You think losing your OL that protects your QBs blindside isn’t major? I’d argue the only player on offense that would hurt more is Nico

Mays would be biggest OL loss.

 

[LWSVOL]

I agree...but...
AP & Hubbs have some 'SPLAININ' to do as LAST WEEK they BOTH said he'd "be ready to go against Kent State, but sitting out to insure he's ready for Oklahoma..."

That was true last week but the ankle worsened this week or staff has been misleading the last two weeks.

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

Are you sure? Iowa had a great. DL actually

Nah, OU has an SEC patch on their uniform now, so they’re automatically better than the defense that held the eventual national champion under 300 yards of total offense last year. They’ve proved it by locking down such potent offenses as Temple and Houston!

 

[25vol]

I think we’ll be just fine with Davis starting. That being said, it is pretty annoying for the 2nd year in a row to have a starting Olineman out before a big road game. I also think that his injury is more serious than we’ve been led to believe because why else would he not play tomorrow if he was supposedly in playing condition last week?

 

[orangemadam]

I'm sure the coaching staff has planned for this all week in devising schemes to protect
Nico. Maybe more sprint outs or additional personnel to protect his blind side. May use
tight end in more blocking schemes, etc

We be fine. May be a little closer score than originally expected. 31-24 ish.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Not good news, but the next guy up needs to play like he’s the #1 guy. Focus, up your game, protect your QB. Be THAT guy. Let Heupel figure out the rest and scheme around it. We’ll be fine.

Dayne Davis has eight starts under his belt.

 

[BabyGirlVol]

Shouldn't be a problem dude. Our running game will still ride them down like grass.

No, OU is legit on defense. It’ll be tough

 

[ATLVols]

This is a huge loss. I was already worried about being able to block for Nico on his blindside. There have been several moments we did not do that well over the last few games. If Oklahoma can pressure him, this game could be way different than many predict. I see us going with more TE sets to help.