Hurst impressing @ Shrine Bowl

[Salt City Sooner]

Oklahoma CB Demontre Hurst made an outstanding interception in individual drills, reaching over his head with one arm while at full extension on his leap and cradling the ball into his elbow before crashing to the ground and rolling right up. He looked very at home in the jam drill.

http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/201...uad-day-one/2/

Most of the practice was devoted to one-on-one matchups. The wide receivers and cornerbacks went against each other. Overall, the defensive backs had a quality day and did pretty well considering the drill has an advantage for the offense. The quarterback and receiver know the route that is being run without a p**** rush or safety help for the corner. Despite those advantages, there were a few defensive backs who stood out with good practices.

One of them was Oklahoma cornerback Demontre Hurst. He showed nice flexibility and change-of-directions skills to run with receivers. Hurst did a nice job of not allowing separation. On a p**** to speedy wideout Chad Bumphis, Hurst timed his break well to slap the ball away from the Mississippi State product.

On another route downfield, Hurst blanketed Middle Tennessee State receiver Anthony Amos and slapped away the ball. That happened again during the team scrimmage as Hurst broke on the ball to block the p****. Hurst definitely helped himself on Tuesday and looks like a solid mid-round pick.

http://walterfootball.com/eastwest2013practice4.php

[VRO405]

Hurst shining does not surprise me... He never got a chance to fully showcase his lockdown skills because OU hardly plays man and jams receivers at the line... He is going to be a solid pick-up for who ever drafts him.

[DrBrizzle]

It's almost like whoever Hurst was guarding disappeared in our games. Hurst was out there on every play. Yet I rarely saw him or noticed him at all. He just quietly did his job every game.

[Dr Sleep]

Mid round? Round 1 or 2.

[VRO405]

One of the top CBs in Stoops era!

[XxSuBLiMexX]

Hurst shining does not surprise me... He never got a chance to fully showcase his lockdown skills because OU hardly plays man and jams receivers at the line... He is going to be a solid pick-up for who ever drafts him.

He didn't get noticed because teams were only picking on All-American super-stud Aaron Colvin.

[85sooners]

**** you^

[boomermagic]

http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/201...uad-day-one/2/



http://walterfootball.com/eastwest2013practice4.php

Maybe he's like some players we have had lately.. Showcasing his talent in front of pro scouts but not that much into the TEAM aspect of football.

[XxSuBLiMexX]

**** you^

Quite rude aren't we?

[Jbaker]

Hurst shining does not surprise me... He never got a chance to fully showcase his lockdown skills because OU hardly plays man and jams receivers at the line... He is going to be a solid pick-up for who ever drafts him.

All we did was play man this season. That's part of why we couldn't stop the run against spread teams.

[SoonerBounce]

He never got a chance to fully showcase his lockdown skills because OU hardly plays man .

umm what?

[Yuck Fu]

He didn't get noticed because teams were only picking on All-American super-stud Aaron Colvin.

I always felt that Hurst was the better of the two. He still got burned some but he is fundamentally solid. Well rounded with no glaring weaknesses.

That being said, Colvin has a chance to be "an all american super-stud" if he can get more physical and improve in his ball playing skills at the end of the throw.

[SoonerSpock]

He didn't get noticed because teams were only picking on All-American super-stud Aaron Colvin.

Absolutely correct. Opponents did not throw at Hurst because it was easier to beat Colvin. Opponents attack your weakness not your strength.

[SoonerBounce]

Absolutely correct. Opponents did not throw at Hurst because it was easier to beat Colvin. Opponents attack your weakness not your strength.

Could be true. Could also be true that Colvin covered the opponents best receiver. Don't know rhough

[ab5sr]

Do we ever get a report "<player> is sucking **** at the <game>. Wow he's ****"?

Just curious

[VRO405]

All we did was play man this season. That's part of why we couldn't stop the run against spread teams.

We played man but played the WRs 5-10 yards off the LOS, as far as I can remember... I hardly remember ever seeing our CBs jamming the WRs at the line... Could be wrong

[VRO405]

One of my friends, who is an SEC fan, brought it to my attention that one of the reasons that SEC teams always have good defenses is because their DBs always jam the WRs at the LOS... And he pointed out that the Big XII teams play 'prevent' defense... I've paying attention to that since then

[SoonerBounce]

One of my friends, who is an SEC fan, brought it to my attention that one of the reasons that SEC teams always have good defenses is because their DBs always jam the WRs at the LOS... And he pointed out that the Big XII teams play 'prevent' defense... I've paying attention to that since then

We aren't playing a prevent. and SEC defenses are better because of this, it's because they are physical at the line and play crappier offenses

[Sooner 1234]

Absolutely correct. Opponents did not throw at Hurst because it was easier to beat Colvin. Opponents attack your weakness not your strength.

Hurst got lit like Christmas in the cotton bowl. Hurst and Colvin are really good CBs but everyone gets thrown on sometimes

[VRO405]

We aren't playing a prevent. and SEC defenses are better because of this, it's because they are physical at the line and play crappier offenses

Prevent was his way of being sarcastic, meaning our DBs play so far off the WRs... As far as their offenses being crappy, I agree! But it doesn't matter because they still manage to win the big one...

[cccasooner2]

Do we ever get a report "<player> is sucking **** at the <game>. Wow he's ****"?

Just curious

Not WE, but you should read the Monday report on Klein. It was so bad they suggested he change positions.

From the Walterfootball: "The player who may have hurt himself the most was Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein. He had a horrific day and did not look anything like an NFL quarterback. To start off the seven-on-seven scrimmage session, Klein dropped back to p**** and held onto the ball for ages - far longer than a typical quarterback could in the NFL. Klein telegraphed a ball downfield along the sideline and it was easily intercepted by North Carolina State safety Earl Wolff.

The very next play saw Wolff break on the ball and slap away a slant p**** from Klein to Florida State wide receiver Rodney Smith. In the 11-on-11 scrimmage, Wolff intercepted Klein again on a late throw to the sideline. In a real game, Klein would've been sacked as he held onto the ball way too long again. Defensive linemen ran by Klein while he held onto the ball in the no tackling practice. A few plays later, Klein bounced a short p**** into his receiver.

Klein did hit on a long completion down the field. The ball was thrown deep and just got over the leaping hand of a safety. The big Seminole Smith (6-6, 219) laid out to make a diving catch in the front of the end zone.

Overall, Klein really struggled in the first day. His throwing motion and footwork need a lot of improvement. It looks like he is shot-putting his throws. Klein doesn't have a strong arm. He is a project quarterback at best and maybe should move to another position. "

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[Jbaker]

We played man but played the WRs 5-10 yards off the LOS, as far as I can remember... I hardly remember ever seeing our CBs jamming the WRs at the line... Could be wrong

It's because we're playing against spread teams. You can't press the WRs when your safeties are in man and you have no help over the top.

SEC defenses play agains 1, 2, or 3 WRs at a time. You can run a man cover 2 press when you don't have to account for 4 or 5 receivers at a time. You can chuck the guy off his route and direct him toward your safety help.

[Jbaker]

Not WE, but you should read the Monday report on Klein. It was so bad they suggested he change positions.

From the Walterfootball: "The player who may have hurt himself the most was Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein. He had a horrific day and did not look anything like an NFL quarterback. To start off the seven-on-seven scrimmage session, Klein dropped back to p**** and held onto the ball for ages - far longer than a typical quarterback could in the NFL. Klein telegraphed a ball downfield along the sideline and it was easily intercepted by North Carolina State safety Earl Wolff.

The very next play saw Wolff break on the ball and slap away a slant p**** from Klein to Florida State wide receiver Rodney Smith. In the 11-on-11 scrimmage, Wolff intercepted Klein again on a late throw to the sideline. In a real game, Klein would've been sacked as he held onto the ball way too long again. Defensive linemen ran by Klein while he held onto the ball in the no tackling practice. A few plays later, Klein bounced a short p**** into his receiver.

Klein did hit on a long completion down the field. The ball was thrown deep and just got over the leaping hand of a safety. The big Seminole Smith (6-6, 219) laid out to make a diving catch in the front of the end zone.

Overall, Klein really struggled in the first day. His throwing motion and footwork need a lot of improvement. It looks like he is shot-putting his throws. Klein doesn't have a strong arm. He is a project quarterback at best and maybe should move to another position. "

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I said this while watching the Fiesta Bowl. Klein has the arm-strength of a middle school girl, and a throwing motion that makes Tebow's look fast.

[ab5sr]

Not WE, but you should read the Monday report on Klein. It was so bad they suggested he change positions.

From the Walterfootball: "The player who may have hurt himself the most was Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein. He had a horrific day and did not look anything like an NFL quarterback. To start off the seven-on-seven scrimmage session, Klein dropped back to p**** and held onto the ball for ages - far longer than a typical quarterback could in the NFL. Klein telegraphed a ball downfield along the sideline and it was easily intercepted by North Carolina State safety Earl Wolff.

The very next play saw Wolff break on the ball and slap away a slant p**** from Klein to Florida State wide receiver Rodney Smith. In the 11-on-11 scrimmage, Wolff intercepted Klein again on a late throw to the sideline. In a real game, Klein would've been sacked as he held onto the ball way too long again. Defensive linemen ran by Klein while he held onto the ball in the no tackling practice. A few plays later, Klein bounced a short p**** into his receiver.

Klein did hit on a long completion down the field. The ball was thrown deep and just got over the leaping hand of a safety. The big Seminole Smith (6-6, 219) laid out to make a diving catch in the front of the end zone.

Overall, Klein really struggled in the first day. His throwing motion and footwork need a lot of improvement. It looks like he is shot-putting his throws. Klein doesn't have a strong arm. He is a project quarterback at best and maybe should move to another position. "

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LOL I'd say that's close enough

[VRO405]

It's because we're playing against spread teams. You can't press the WRs when your safeties are in man and you have no help over the top.

SEC defenses play agains 1, 2, or 3 WRs at a time. You can run a man cover 2 press when you don't have to account for 4 or 5 receivers at a time. You can chuck the guy off his route and direct him toward your safety help.

You bring up very good points Baker... But let me ask you this, why do these spread teams always get 'shut down' by SEC teams in the NCGs? (OU '09, TX '10 and Oregon '11). These spread teams scored an avg of 18ppg, while the crappy offenses that Bounce referred to scored an avg of 27ppg

[Jbaker]

You bring up very good points Baker... But let me ask you this, why do these spread teams always get 'shut down' by SEC teams in the NCGs? (OU '09, TX '10 and Oregon '11)

It's always easier to stop an offense with a month to prepare. Plus the time off has a chance to get the offense out of rhythm.
OU and UO, who were considered not good defensively pretty much shut down UF and AU's high-scoring attacks in those games.

[boomermagic]

It's because we're playing against spread teams. You can't press the WRs when your safeties are in man and you have no help over the top.

SEC defenses play agains 1, 2, or 3 WRs at a time. You can run a man cover 2 press when you don't have to account for 4 or 5 receivers at a time. You can chuck the guy off his route and direct him toward your safety help.

You can't press the WRs when your safeties are in man and you have no help over the top.

Correct.

[srburkhart]

I said this while watching the Fiesta Bowl. Klein has the arm-strength of a middle school girl, and a throwing motion that makes Tebow's look fast.

I think Klein is really left handed but throws with his right. God Dammit I don't know how we lost to those guys.

[mazeppa pompazoidi]

I think Klein is really left handed but throws with his right. God Dammit I don't know how we lost to those guys.

I do Nx I'd prefer not to rehash it.

[Stinger_1066]

Could be true. Could also be true that Colvin covered the opponents best receiver. Don't know rhough

Neither Colvin nor Hurst had any choice in who they covered. One was ****igned to the left side, and the other to the right. They did not switch sides based on which receiver lined up where. Most likely the opposing team's offensive coordinator tried to line up his best receiver against Colvin as often as possible, except when Gabe Lynn was on the field. Then it was a no brainer.

[Stinger_1066]

I do Nx I'd prefer not to rehash it.

Welcome to the board, G-Ailard S-Artain.

[SoonerBounce]

Neither Colvin nor Hurst had any choice in who they covered. One was ****igned to the left side, and the other to the right. They did not switch sides based on which receiver lined up where. Most likely the opposing team's offensive coordinator tried to line up his best receiver against Colvin as often as possible, except when Gabe Lynn was on the field. Then it was a no brainer.

well yeah exactly my point....thanks

[Yuck Fu]

well yeah exactly my point....thanks

That's weak. Your point was that Colvin was ****inged to the best receiver because he was the best corner. Stinger's point was that the best receiver was ****igned to Colvin because he was the more vulnerable corner.

More than likely, the opposing offenses lined up receivers the way they had practiced those plays all season long.

[SoonerBounce]

That's weak. Your point was that Colvin was ****inged to the best receiver because he was the best corner. Stinger's point was that the best receiver was ****igned to Colvin because he was the more vulnerable corner.

More than likely, the opposing offenses lined up receivers the way they had practiced those plays all season long.

no, my point was that maybe colvin covered the other teams receiver more than Hurts. Whether that was b/c the other team thought he was more vulnerable or b/c like you said, thats how the opponenet practices those plays.

[Stinger_1066]

no, my point was that maybe colvin covered the other teams receiver more than Hurts. Whether that was b/c the other team thought he was more vulnerable or b/c like you said, thats how the opponenet practices those plays.

You're wrong and Yuck Fu is right. Go back and look at post #14. Its all about context. SoonerSpock made the point that the opponents attacked the weaker corner. You offered up the alternative that maybe our defense was designed so that Colvin would cover the better receiver.

[SoonerBounce]

You offered up the alternative that maybe our defense was designed so that Colvin would cover the better receiver.

no

[Salt City Sooner]

Stock up:

http://walterfootball.com/draft2013stock_20.php

[ab5sr]

I think Klein is really left handed but throws with his right. God Dammit I don't know how we lost to those guys.

We spotted them 14 points (although Stoops will argue 17)

[Meni]

on cbssports channel Jamarcus McFarland in his second all star game, number 98, i believe on the stripes team

[mazeppa pompazoidi]

Welcome to the board, G-Ailard S-Artain.

Thanks. I figured there were some old Okies like me on here.

[Turk]

The way OU's lbs and d-line have played the last few seasons? I give Hurst even more props for his play.

[61sooner]

I think was difficult for any OU DB to shine during the season when the opponents QB had time to send a text, make a phone call and then select where to throw or run the ball against our combinations of fabulous front fours and the hands of stones LBs we used.

[greenfacedman]

Thanks. I figured there were some old Okies like me on here.

So...now that Hee Haw didn't pan out,whats the master of late-night television up to these days? I heard he and Roy Clark-aka-the **** Cabelero had a business venture going.

[mazeppa pompazoidi]

So...now that Hee Haw didn't pan out,whats the master of late-night television up to these days? I heard he and Roy Clark-aka-the **** Cabelero had a business venture going.

Didn't pan out? Dude... Gunilla, Misti, Barbi, etc.? I was rollin' for almost 20 years! No business venture with Roy, but trying to resurrect Gary Busey's career. Not going so well though

By the way, Hurst will do well in a system with a strong front 7.

[htownSOONER]

All we played was man. Hurst and Colvin both got beat at times but that was because we were almost dead last in TFL and Sacks and they had to tackle too much in run support as well.

[ab5sr]

I watched the game some, but kept flipping over to the Barrett-Jackson auction. How'd he do again?

[mazeppa pompazoidi]

All we played was man. Hurst and Colvin both got beat at times but that was because we were almost dead last in TFL and Sacks and they had to tackle too much in run support as well.

This!! A little difficult to cover a WR then have an 'ah ****!' moment and have to support the running QB/RB in a split second.
Gotta have a push from up front or, at least the ability to clog the lanes, or this league will make you pay!

[Turk]

If OU had one of the following...just one this past season

Jeremy Beal
Frank Alexander
Calvin Thibadeux(sp?)
Rufus Alexander
Clint Ingram
Sedric Jones
Mike Balogun
Austin Box
Adrian Taylor
C.J. Ah You
Remi Ayodele
Corey Callens
Martin Chase
Roger Steffan
Rocky Bright

Hurst and Colvin would have been stat monsters.....