OU Sooner's Post Game Analysis - TCU

 OKLAHOMA SOONERS:20


TCU HORNED FROGS: 17




The Sooners defeated TCU 23-20 last Saturday in what looked like it was going to be a shutout for the Sooners. Oklahoma lead 13-0 at the end of the first half. The Sooners did not give up a single first down until the third quarter. TCU clearly proved to be a second half team as they came out and put up 17 points in the second half. Before we get upset about only beating the Horned Frogs by 3, lets remember this team almost beat LSU a few weeks ago. TCU is a solid team, and will be moving up in the Big 12. Having one of the best secondaries in the Nation, and a great quarterback in Trevone Boykin, the Horned Frogs are far from a pushover team.

Lets take a look at the defense: A

The Sooner defense was looking outstanding in the first half. As I stated earlier, TCU did not get a first down until the third quarter. The defense gave up only 210 total yards. Run defense proved to be the stronghold last weekend as the Sooners only gave up 44 total yards rushing. They say defense wins championships, and with the lack of offense this year it is going to have to do just that.

*Injury: Corey Nelson out for season with torn pectoral muscle.

Offense: B

The offense was not what anyone expected it to be last Saturday. I don't think anyone expected an outstanding performance, but scoring only one touchdown in the second half just ins't what this offense is about. Lets keep in mind that TCU has one of the best secondaries in the Nation, and definitely the best in the Big 12. Blake Bell did not play horrible, TCU just simply shut down our receivers. The Sooners will not play a defense that good in the Big 12 again this season. So look out for Bell to come out slinging against Texas this weekend.

Special Teams: A+

The kick off team again looked spectacular last weekend. TCU came in the game averaging over 30 yards per return. The Sooners held the Horned Frogs to just 18 yards. Jed Barnett averaged a low 37 yards on four punts against TCU. Michael Hunnicutt again proved to be one of the best kickers in the nation going 2-2 with a long of 39 yards.

Overall the Sooners played a great game in my opinion. They came out and took care of business to stay at a perfect record of 5-0. Now it is time to focus on the Longhorns.