Although Oklahola defender John Mater was in the form of the victory of his team 44-0 Kent Kent On Saturday, it is not clear how close to flight it is. Mater is still restored after hand surgery To fix the injury that he received in the September victory against OverField
After the victory, the Sooners Brent Venables coach said he was “suggesting”, Mater will not be able to go to the Red River in Oklahom. Texas Next week. Venables also expressed confidence in Michael Hawkins is Jr.Which began against Longhorns last season after he fell on the benches of the former starter in Oklahoma. Jackson ArnoldField
“He had some experience of playing there last year,” – Venebble saidThe field “Indeed, thinking is no different from the fact that it has entered today. We need to play well in those areas that we control: take care of the ball, creating downtime, when they are there, without trying to do too much. We must be the sum of all of our parts as a football team … But I feel great in a T -shirt. ”
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Before getting his hand injury, Mater recommended himself as a legal opponent Heisman Trophy, directing Sonerers to a record 4: 0. Washington The translation rushed at least one landing in each of his four starts and threw 1215 yards and six landings.
On his radio show, at the beginning of the week, Veneibrab emphasized that Mater should not insist too much on the game in Texas, when a long season is ahead.
“He is going to overcome all restrictions on everything when it comes to rehabilitation and return.” Venebble saidThe field “At the same time, I told him that you will not challenge the chances … You need to allow these things to heal.”
On Saturday, Hawkins fulfilled 14 of his 24 attempts to pass by 162 yards and three landings, adding 33 yards and another landing on Earth.
Hawkins threw 783 yards and three landings and rushed to the next landing in four starts last season. He held only 148 yards, passing 30 attempts against Texas.
