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* This is very unofficial and we're still working to get further confirmation, but true freshman punter Michael Kern is expected to miss the OU game and this is very real concern that a possible ankle injury could also keep him out of next weekend's Georgia game.
* Talked with a source this week about the OU offense and was told that the OU offense will likely try to operate in a bit of a phone booth this week in the passing game. With the Oklahoma offense already throwing the ball downfield 15% less than it did a year ago, one of the things that is being stressed to Michael Hawkins this week is the need to take lay-ups in the passing game instead of trying to shoot a bunch of three point shots.
* This short-passing game will likely include some screen game, but one of the complicated components of trying to execute the screen game is that the blocking from the wide receiver position has been a disaster all season because of the OU injuries at the position. The Sooners have reportedly been working hard to correct this issue with the players expected to play on Saturday, but represents a major concern going into the game in all aspects of what the offense wants to do.
* Keep an eye on Colin Simmons against both Oklahoma tackles. "He's going to get home and make something happen at some point," a source said. "Those tackles aren't good enough to keep him at bay for four quarters. If they don't give those two (tackles) some help with Simmons, he might be the MVP of this game. (Simmons) will play early in this game. Watch on these first couple of drives if they keep the tight ends and backs in to help with (Simmons). If they don't, I'm telling you he's going to crate havoc."
* Had one OU source tell me on Thursday that the OU coaches believe that the single best side in this game is the OU defense and that if they win the game, it'll be because this side flat out wins its battle against the Texas offense in a one-sided fashion.
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