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Stoops Thoughts on Win
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SoonersIllustrated.com
Oct 19, 2008

"We always want more. I would have liked to have three more snaps and get 100 and kept moving. I would like to have a couple of plays back, I guess that's a little greedy. Sam had an incredible day and Juaquin had one of the best days ever here.

Opening Statement:

"It's always pleasing when you are effective doing both running and throwing. I thought our guys played well, we had all those snaps and no turnovers. No turnovers is a big deal. Sam Bradford is sensational, Juaquin Iglesias had a huge game and both backs really ran the ball well. It was really solid. Defensively, there were parts when we really gelled in the second half. They executed well and they are a good team. These guys have put a ton of points and yards on everybody, they do an excellent job. Mark and his staff are doing a good job with KU. It was a good win."

On the changes at linebacker:

"As far as today went, I was pleased. Quinton Carter had a nice game and did well. Nic Harris handled the change really well and will only get better. It's a lot, I thought he really handled it well. It takes a lot of guts on his part for him to step up in there and be willing to do it. He handled it really well for the most part. There are some things that we should get better after today, hopefully we can be even more fluid next week."

On the running game:

"When you rush for 217, that is what you want. As always, when they have to deal with it you get certain coverages and you can hopefully take advantage throwing. That is what we have continued to do throughout the year, even when we have struggled to run it."

On the offensive line:

"They were the first ones in the locker room to get a game ball to be able to be balanced and protect the quarterback and the run. They were really good and solid."

On Sam Bradford:

"It's not surprising anymore, if you give him the time. He throws so many great balls. It's a rarity when you see one that isn't perfect. I thought everyone else around him really executed well and he delivered like he always does."

On the wide receivers:

"All of those guys stepped up. When you're getting 97 plays you better have some guys who you can throw in there and count on. Quentin Chaney stepped up big, Ryan Broyles always does, and Adron Tennell stepped up. We just need to use them all. It's not our style to concentrate on one guy. We feel our best asset is using all of them and making them defend all of them. Sam does a great job with his reads and getting the ball to the guy who is most open."

On future goals on offense:

"We always want more. I would have liked to have three more snaps and get 100 and kept moving. I would like to have a couple of plays back, I guess that's a little greedy. Sam had an incredible day and Juaquin had one of the best days ever here. Those guys played great but we always want more. I don't think us coaches are ever satisfied."




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