From #32 to #20

Hello football fans! I hope everyone was able to tune in to ESPN and catch all the amazing footage. How cool to be a part of something like that!! More great memories for our Sooner.

Yes, the first game is a week away, team pictures have been taken, and the media guide is already out, BUT our Sooner is no longer #32. All of you who have t-shirts sporting a #32 just have an excuse to get new shirts!! Marshall is officially #20!!!!!! (which really is closer to #2 and #22, right??) Marshall and the defensive #32 were both on the same special teams, so since Flemming is a year older...Marshall got to change.

It's officially a week until game time!!! BOOMER SOONER! 

August 19th & ESPN

Friday was the final practice of the preseason! And then the Sooners had almost an entire weekend to themselves before Monday. Classes start up Monday, along with more practices. We also start the 2 weekend countdown to the 1st game. Football Season...here we come!

Also, remember ESPN will continue airing the All Access videos on ESPN U

Info and times found here!

Boomer Sooner!

August 17th & August 18th

Hello football fans! Only ONE day left before preseason practice is officially over! Updates tonight focus on the last 2-a-day practice yesterday and scrimmage today.

Photos:

Marshall doesn't particularly like this photo, but thought I'd add it!

Blocking

Videos:

RBs through the chute

Thursday, August 18th featured the last scrimmage. And Norman weather was exceptionally hot and humid. I was not able to attend due to my first day of inservice, but here's what Soonersports.com has to offer! I've noticed they don't had too much on scrimmage days...very secretive with the plays...

Photos:

His turn for passes

Drills

And of course, no video updates from the scrimmage, but Marshall informs me that he had a 10-yard catch for a 1st down! Cheers for #32!!!

Be ready for the last update tomorrow. I'll also be posting links to the ESPN All Access clips that have appeared on ESPN this week. BOOMER SOONER!

August 16th

Preason practice is winding down and the players are counting down the last few days until Friday, signalling the end of Presason 2011. Tomorrow will be the last 2-a-day practice, Thursday features another scrimmage (conveniently happening on the same day I go back to school...grrr...), and Friday ends it all! Boomer Sooner.

Videos:

RBs and FBs catch passes

RBs and FBs make catches in the flat

The Chute

August 12th, 13th, 14th, & 15th

As I've missed 4 updates (4?!?!?!) I'm going to try to give the quick version in one post. We'll see how that goes. The main event that I missed covering (AND attending) was the scrimmage on Saturday. Seriously, probably on the 2nd scrimmage I've missed since I've been in Norman. And Marshall just happened to have a great day. Today was also the 2nd to last 2-a-day! Only one more to go...Wednesday.

Videos will be a separate post.


August 12th Photos:

Blocking

Running plays

Resting

August 15th Photos:

Fullback

Special Olympics came to visit practice today! The boys stopped to sign autographs. 

You Might Be Interested....

I noticed I hadn't posted the 2011 schedule yet, so for those of you wondering...here's a link to the soonersports.com website where you will find all the info. Game times are usually announced the Monday before the game. 

2011 Schedule

Also, ESPN joined the Sooners for the first 2 weeks of practice, filming what it's like to be an OU football player, both on and off the practice field. They did the same thing with Alabama last year, if anyone remembers that?? The footage will begin showing on August 23rd, but for details as to which ESPN station to watch (and what time...) follow the link!!

ESPN at OU

Missing??

Hello football fans! No, it's not your imagination....the posts have abruptly quit since last Thursday. Your faithful reporter has been in Goodland visiting family and attending a wedding. I am now back in Bushton and tomorrow will be back to Norman, so posts will once again start coming on a regular schedule. Sorry for the inconvenience.  

August 10th: Practice 8

Lining up behind the o-line.

The Sooners only had to endure one practice today. Unfortunately for Musil fans, many of the photos and videos included defense, safeties, and o-line. So we're left with one small photo!

Tomorrow is another 2-a-day practice, so pray for cooler weather and strength for our boy!

 10 Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10)

August 9th: Practice 6 & 7

Good morning Sooner fans! Sorry there was no update last night due to inclement weather here in Kansas. My laptop has a faulty battery, so those little power surges might have fried what's left of my laptop and then there would be NO updates! So today you'll get 2 updates.

Tuesday the Sooners battled the heat through their first 2-a-day practice, one early and one in the evening. Luckily, they only have 3 2-a-day practices left!

Photos:

Blocking

Catching passes

Videos:


RBs drill footwork,  ball security 

August 8th: Practice 5

Monday. The beginning of another work week for most of the world, but for the Sooners it's the 5th preseason practice and one day closer to that first game day. Tomorrow will be the first 2-a-day, but Monday was another early morning practice, meetings, and lifts. Made even better for our Sooner by lunch with his 2 favorite girls!!! (I'll give you 1 guess as to who those girls are....)




Photos:
Marshall catching passes.

Now, I realize this isn't Marshall, but #75 is Marshall's friend and old roommate Tyler Evans. This picture makes me laugh!! The look on his face tells me Coach Stoops must have said something funny?

Videos:
Got some great videos to share with you guys today! The Sooners have finally started doing the Oklahoma Drill again!

Oklahoma Drill #1
(Marshall gets face-masked in this one!)

Oklahoma Drill #3
(Great block here!)

RBs and FBs hit the chute

Sorry for the delay between Saturday's update and today.  I was away from a computer. (go ahead...call me mean names...) I promise it won't happen again!

And now, in honor of the Hall of Fame inductions Saturday night, I give you the Monday Night Football Song. This song is like a religious football ritual for the Musil family, thanks to our dad. Hope you enjoy a little blast from the past and think of him :)





Is it September 3rd yet??!?!?!?!?!?!?


 I'm ready for some football!!! 

August 7th: Practice 4

Sunday's practice was another morning affair, but not as early. The Sooners padded up at 9:30 and headed to the rugby fields. Even though we only see media from the practices, the boys have been busy ALL day EVERY day with meetings, lifting, and film. All in preparation for this upcoming season. Being an OU football player is so much more than just strapping on those pads every Saturday.

Photos:
Many of the photos from Saturday's practice featured defense and...stretching? If you're interested, head over to Soonersports.com to check them out. (link in top right corner of blog!)

Videos:
Here's a video of the wide receivers and running backs catching passes during practice Saturday. Marshall's catch is at the very end!

WRs and RBs catching passes

Marshall's Sunday was just another day of the football routine, until that evening! Mom and I journeyed to Norman to bring Marshall and his 3 new roommates a new couch and dinning room chairs. As always, we love seeing our Sooner!

August 6th: Practice #3 & Media Day

This first Saturday of pre-season practice was the ever-anticipated Media Day. And, as usual, Sooner fans came in droves to meet their honored Sooners and get signatures. But before the boys could settle down to signing footballs, t-shirts, and other memorabilia they had to battle through their first practice with pads. Good thing they're practicing in the morning! And after meeting the fans, their jobs were still not done. Then it was time for team photos, individual photos, and Sooner Vision. Such a long day for our Sooners! But the fans are so thankful!!

Photos:

#32 Blocking
First, here's a photo of Marshall blocking during another early morning practice. 

Here are some photos from Media Day. When we asked Marshall how many signatures he gave, his quick response was, "Too many!!"  Now, don't let him fool you...if you know Marshall at all, you know he loved meeting all those kids.

RBs and FBs

Videos:
Now, this video isn't Marshall, but you get a glimpse of what it's like for the Sooners every morning at 6:45AM.

Morning Stretches

And here's a little fun for you! Lane Johnson does some great impressions of fellow teammates and coaches. Enjoy a laugh!

Impressions 

August 5th: Practice #2

Friday, August 5th marked the second early morning practice for the Sooners in Norman. And good thing. Temperatures are hot and sticky this afternoon, making practicing in the afternoon nearly unbearable.

For those that have been wondering, yes the pictures and videos are much different than they were last year. This is in part because of the coaching change from Coach Wilson to Coach Gundy. Last year Marshall practiced with the other fullback and tightends, working mainly on blocking skills. This year, the fullbacks are with the running backs, working on a completely different set of skills.

Photos:

Watching the kickers

Tomorrow is another practice and the much-anticipated Media Day. Check back tomorrow evening for the Media Day update!

August 4th: Practice 1

The Sooners were up bright and early for their first day of preseason practices. And good thing too, the heat in Norman this summer is nearly unbearable. Kansas heat and Texas humidity all rolled in one. Plus, summer classes don't end until Friday, so practices/meetings must work around class schedules until next week.

Photos: 
Of course, I was on Soonersports.com first thing this morning and was rewarded with a photo album that had already been posted! Here are some photos of our Sooner from this morning:

Stretching formation 

RB Drills

Videos:

For videos I've got 2.

This one isn't necessarily just Marshall. It's the entire team getting all fired up to kick-off their first practice, but I thought it was highly entertaining. (No, I don't see Marshall partaking in the dancing. Must be too embarrassed to show off his "moves.")

Let's get fired up!

The second video is that running back chute drill. We saw this video numerous times in the spring, looks like you can expect more of the same this fall...

RBs hit the chute on Day 1

If you're interested at taking a peek at the new media guide for this season, I highly recommend it! 

Here's the link to the online copy. Once you open it you'll have to flip all the way to pages 114-115. Then, prepare to smile!

Media Guide

I can't believe I'm typing the first update of the 2011 preseason. I know it's completely cliche, but I'll say it anyway...time is flying!!! But I hope all of you know how blessed we feel to have such a strong support system. It is always such a pleasant surprise to see how many people follow Marshall and want to know how he's doing. I can't say it enough. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

Hello 2011 Season!

Welcome back to all my Football Freelancer followers! Summer is officially over here in Norman as of Wednesday, August 3rd. But in some ways, that's not a bad thing. We're only a month away from the Musil's favorite season of the year: FOOTBALL SEASON!

So what has our Sooner been up to all summer? The same thing the rest of the football team has been doing. Going to summer classes and summer work-outs. Does it ever end?? :)  He did get to go return home to Kansas in May for 3 weeks and spend some much-needed time with family (including Marcus) and LaCrosse/Osborne friends.  He also takes after his father more and more every day....he played in 2 softball tournaments this summer (and LOVED it) and whenever there was a spare moment he was up at the gym playing basketball. And I know all this because he lived with me alllllll summer....(no really, it wasn't that bad. I actually, secretly, enjoyed it...)

Now that August is officially here it's back to the full swing of OU football. Practice, practice, practice....and somewhere in between still get all that homework done! Every year it seems like time slows down as we're waiting for football season to get here, and then when it finally does it's gone before we have time to stop, breathe in that cool, fall breeze, and enjoy it.

Since it's officially 2-day practices tomorrow, I'll be posting as much as I'm able to keep everyone updated on how practices are going. Remember, you can also check out Soonersports.com.

Marshall and Marcus at the Shrine Bowl. 

The Musil's hope everyone has had a peaceful summer (and at least tried to stay cool!) And we can't wait to cheer for #32 once again during the 2011 season!!