Dean's List: Keys to Victory Against Air Force

Dean Blevins breaks down what the Sooners must do to defeat Air Force Saturday.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 11:57 am

By: News On 6

Dean's List: Keys to Victory Against Air Force

Originally Published: Sep 16, 2010 12:4 PM CDT

Dean Blevins
Oklahoma Sports Sports Director – Oklahoma City

OU offensive keys vs. Air Force

1. Own the line of scrimmage—OU’soffensive lineaverages 40 lbs/man more than AFA’s defensive line.

2. Throw toreceivers Cameron Kenney, DeJuan Miller and Kenny Stills to help build confidence they’ll need. Success breeds success.

3.Landry Jones needs to make good reads and accurate throws. Success breeds success, Part II.

OU defensive keys vs. Air Force

1. Tackle, tackle, and tackle.

2. Play sound assignment football and be ready for fast-tempo option attack.

3. Play hard—easily said but hard to do after big win and now big favorite against over-matched talent.

OU intangible keys vs. Air Force

1. Strongest current stat in football: 69-2 and 32 straight in Norman under “Home Game Bob.”

2. Can’t lose turnover game and allow AFA to stay close because their style is to shorten the game.

3. Don’t boo AFA and sing “home of the brave” or your team will be hexed.

OU will win, so most importantly, avoid injuries! All troops needed at Cincy and in Dallas.