I'm a transplanted Floridian and FSU fan living in OK. Went to both the game in Norman last year and this game. A couple of my observations:
1. OU is without a doubt the #1 team in the country. To be able to withstand that environment and drive 80 yds in a tied game to take the lead in the 4th quarter is remarkable.
2. Doak was ROCKING! I've been to more games than I can count in that stadium and the environment for OU was on par or better than some of the matchups I've seen between UF and FSU when both teams were highly ranked.
3. Really wished that we would have been at full strength for that game. 3 of our top 4 receivers were out and we lost our starting QB for the second half. I think the outcome would have been different, but such is football.
4. All of the OU fans I spoke with were complimentary of the hospitality shown towards them tailgating, during the game, and after the game. Was glad to hear that, Sooner fans treated us well last year in Norman.
As for the hit on Shaw, it probably was a fumble. But the way the rule reads the outcome would have been exactly the same. The foul occurs before the fumble, thus negating the turnover and awarding the change of possession. So even if ruled a fumble and recovery by OU, it would have been 1st down FSU at the 11. Doesn't matter since we threw a pick right after that.
If EJ starts we're going to beat Clemson. Might do it anyway with lil Trickett. Clemson's defense gave up 27 points at home to Wofford, we have given up 33 points all year.
1. OU is without a doubt the #1 team in the country. To be able to withstand that environment and drive 80 yds in a tied game to take the lead in the 4th quarter is remarkable.
2. Doak was ROCKING! I've been to more games than I can count in that stadium and the environment for OU was on par or better than some of the matchups I've seen between UF and FSU when both teams were highly ranked.
3. Really wished that we would have been at full strength for that game. 3 of our top 4 receivers were out and we lost our starting QB for the second half. I think the outcome would have been different, but such is football.
4. All of the OU fans I spoke with were complimentary of the hospitality shown towards them tailgating, during the game, and after the game. Was glad to hear that, Sooner fans treated us well last year in Norman.
As for the hit on Shaw, it probably was a fumble. But the way the rule reads the outcome would have been exactly the same. The foul occurs before the fumble, thus negating the turnover and awarding the change of possession. So even if ruled a fumble and recovery by OU, it would have been 1st down FSU at the 11. Doesn't matter since we threw a pick right after that.
If EJ starts we're going to beat Clemson. Might do it anyway with lil Trickett. Clemson's defense gave up 27 points at home to Wofford, we have given up 33 points all year.