When I lived in Kansas and the wind blew 50mph I used to say, "Dang Kansas wind!" Turns out that same phrase can be used in Oklahoma, just change the state.
The Sooners suited up for the first practice of the week today. It was a gorgeous, WARM day, besides the wind. The TEs and FBs were featured in one video on Soonersports.com. It's the same drill that was posted a few days ago, but trust me, it's not the same video! Check out our Sooner working on his blocking!
Go Marshall!
One more practice to go!
In preparation for Easter:
"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die" John 11:25-26
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Gotta Play Catch Up
My apologies for being so late on this post. Due to sickness, I was not up to doing any blogging the past couple days, but here's to a new week and new football news. Last Friday (March 26th) marked the last practice in full pads for the Sooners that week. The TEs and FBs were featured in 2 videos that day! Links below:
Video #1
Video #2
The Sooners suited up for a windy scrimmage on the morning of Saturday, March 27th. This was Marshall's first scrimmage during Spring Ball. From the fan and sister's perspective it was another one of those "ohmygoshIcan'tbeliveI'mherewatchingthis" moments.
Check out some funny footwork...or warm-ups with Schmidty here:
Warm-up
And here's the highlights from the scrimmage. Because of the angle it's hard to see when Marshall is even in the play! But to get an idea of what the scrimmage was like, take a look!
Also, if you see the tiny people in the stands behind the players, one of those cold, little dots is me...freezing. Brrrrr!
Scrimmage
This week the Sooners only have 2 full practices and the entire weekend off for Easter (and to celebrate my birthday!!) ;)
Check back for updates this week!
***Did you know??
It takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year's supply of footballs.
Video #1
Video #2
The Sooners suited up for a windy scrimmage on the morning of Saturday, March 27th. This was Marshall's first scrimmage during Spring Ball. From the fan and sister's perspective it was another one of those "ohmygoshIcan'tbeliveI'mherewatchingthis" moments.
Check out some funny footwork...or warm-ups with Schmidty here:
Warm-up
And here's the highlights from the scrimmage. Because of the angle it's hard to see when Marshall is even in the play! But to get an idea of what the scrimmage was like, take a look!
Also, if you see the tiny people in the stands behind the players, one of those cold, little dots is me...freezing. Brrrrr!
Scrimmage
This week the Sooners only have 2 full practices and the entire weekend off for Easter (and to celebrate my birthday!!) ;)
Check back for updates this week!
***Did you know??
It takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year's supply of footballs.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Springing Back
While March is still debating on whether it shall end like a lion or a lamb, the Sooners are back from Spring Break and on the field for their first outdoor practice. Monday, after the snow cleared, the Sooners were in full pads and ready for some contact.
Soonersports.com again featured some videos of the practice. Marshall is featured in the one titled: "Wilson Drills TEs on Blocking" Just click the word "video" below and it will take you right to the website!
VIDEO
In April: The Spring Game will take place on April 17th at 2:00. Tickets are available for $5 each through the end of the day on Tuesday, April 13. After April 13, tickets will be $10 each.
AND, for those wondering what a Sooner does on Spring Break. Here's your answer:
Soonersports.com again featured some videos of the practice. Marshall is featured in the one titled: "Wilson Drills TEs on Blocking" Just click the word "video" below and it will take you right to the website!
VIDEO
In April: The Spring Game will take place on April 17th at 2:00. Tickets are available for $5 each through the end of the day on Tuesday, April 13. After April 13, tickets will be $10 each.
AND, for those wondering what a Sooner does on Spring Break. Here's your answer:
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Just Keep Blocking
The last practice before Spring Break concluded today and even though they've just started, I think the boys are ready for a week at home! But Marshall ended his first week of Spring Ball on a high note and was featured in one of the videos on Soonersports.com. I'm adding the link to the website.
The video can be found underneath the calendar in the middle of the page. Look for the date 3/10. It will be the video labeled "Coach Gundy, Running Backs"
The video features the running backs, quarterbacks, and fullbacks. Marshall is blocking!
Enjoy!
VIDEO
The video can be found underneath the calendar in the middle of the page. Look for the date 3/10. It will be the video labeled "Coach Gundy, Running Backs"
The video features the running backs, quarterbacks, and fullbacks. Marshall is blocking!
Enjoy!
VIDEO
Monday, March 8, 2010
Greetings Football Followers!
The Football Freelancer is BACK!
I realize that, in fact, the beginning of football season doesn't officially kick off for 6 long months. However, now that Marshall is a college football player, we are without track season to distract us in the spring. But we DO have an interesting 2 months known as Spring Football. It was the anticipation for Spring Football, and a new article on Rivals.com, that prompted the Football Freelancer to once again dig for that all-important gridiron news and send it your way.
Instead of posting the link to the Rivals.com article, I'll be copying and pasting it here. Since Rivals.com is a paid site I'm not sure everyone would see the actual article and picture.
Lately, Oklahoma's Rivals has been counting down the top 20 players to watch in the spring, starting with #20 and counting up to #1. Marshall is this spring's # 13!
March 8, 2010
Spring Watch: No. 13 Marshall Musil
Carey Murdock
SoonerScoop.com Editor
During Oklahoma's spring football practices coming up next month, there will be plenty of veterans like Demarco Murray and Jeremy Beal who won't have a lot to prove. For them, spring practices might be a bit repetitive or even mundane at times.
But for some of the younger players on the Oklahoma roster, spring football will be a chance to springboard their way into star status next season. SoonerScoop.com Editor Carey Murdock takes a look at which players will need to have key springs in order to become an even bigger factor for the Sooners next fall.
No. 13
Marshall Musil
Position: Fullback
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Size: 6-2, 218
La Crosse (KS) La Crosse HS
2009 Season: Redshirted.
Why he makes the list: The Sooners head into 2010 looking to re-establish the fullback position after injuries and a shift in offensive philosophy derailed the use of the fullback in 2009. The most likely candidate to bring the fullback position back from life support is Musil.
Musil's background fits the blueprint for Kevin Wilson to find a capable blocker. The small-town Kansas prospect was offered almost immediately two years ago after showing up and working out sans pads during an OU summer camp. Wilson tabbed him as his fullback of the future before he even played a down as a senior in high school.
Since arriving at Oklahoma, Musil has continued to impress Sooner coaches and he will battle former linebacker Brandon Crow for the starting fullback job in spring practices.
Best case scenario: Musil comes out of the spring as the next great fullback prospect. It's a pretty open and shut case if he proves he can be a solid lead blocker for Demarco Murray and others. He'll have every opportunity to make that happen and more.
Musil was recruited because of his athleticism and Oklahoma likes to throw the football to the fullback out of the backfield. If he has a great spring, he'll prove he can do just that.
Reynolds can fit in as the triple threat, who can get behind defenses focused on containing Broyles and taking away Miller across the middle of the field. That's truly how he can most effectively affect the passing game in 2010.
Questions to be answered: Is Musil ready to be dominating as a blocker taking on linebackers and creating seams in the running game? Can he be a consistent and dependable receiver out of the backfield when Landry Jones needs an outlet in short-yardage situations.
Crow comes into spring camp with Kevin Wilson's eye as a lead blocker, but he's not considered an accomplished receiver. Musil should have an edge on Crow in that respect. But he still has to prove it.
Best guess: Musil doesn't completely nail down the starting spot coming out of the spring. Part of that is due to the fact Oklahoma just doesn't do a lot in the running game during spring practices. But there should be enough tape gathered during inside drills to help Wilson determine if Musil is ready to be that dominant lead blocker.
I think Brandon Crow comes out of the spring as a viable option. He's already a grizzled veteran and he understands how physical players have to be at this level.
Musil will have to amp up his intensity even further into the fall to prove he is the best option at the position. In the end, I think Musil becomes the guy in 2010 because of his overall athletic ability.
But coming out of the spring, I'm not sure the OU coaches will be ready to go back to the fullback quite yet. The days of J.D. Runnels being the standard bearer at the position will still be around for at least another year.
Keep checking back for more Spring Football updates!!
We love our Sooner <3
I realize that, in fact, the beginning of football season doesn't officially kick off for 6 long months. However, now that Marshall is a college football player, we are without track season to distract us in the spring. But we DO have an interesting 2 months known as Spring Football. It was the anticipation for Spring Football, and a new article on Rivals.com, that prompted the Football Freelancer to once again dig for that all-important gridiron news and send it your way.
Instead of posting the link to the Rivals.com article, I'll be copying and pasting it here. Since Rivals.com is a paid site I'm not sure everyone would see the actual article and picture.
Lately, Oklahoma's Rivals has been counting down the top 20 players to watch in the spring, starting with #20 and counting up to #1. Marshall is this spring's # 13!
March 8, 2010
Spring Watch: No. 13 Marshall Musil
Carey Murdock
SoonerScoop.com Editor
During Oklahoma's spring football practices coming up next month, there will be plenty of veterans like Demarco Murray and Jeremy Beal who won't have a lot to prove. For them, spring practices might be a bit repetitive or even mundane at times.
But for some of the younger players on the Oklahoma roster, spring football will be a chance to springboard their way into star status next season. SoonerScoop.com Editor Carey Murdock takes a look at which players will need to have key springs in order to become an even bigger factor for the Sooners next fall.
No. 13
Marshall Musil
Position: Fullback
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Size: 6-2, 218
La Crosse (KS) La Crosse HS
2009 Season: Redshirted.
Why he makes the list: The Sooners head into 2010 looking to re-establish the fullback position after injuries and a shift in offensive philosophy derailed the use of the fullback in 2009. The most likely candidate to bring the fullback position back from life support is Musil.
Musil's background fits the blueprint for Kevin Wilson to find a capable blocker. The small-town Kansas prospect was offered almost immediately two years ago after showing up and working out sans pads during an OU summer camp. Wilson tabbed him as his fullback of the future before he even played a down as a senior in high school.
Since arriving at Oklahoma, Musil has continued to impress Sooner coaches and he will battle former linebacker Brandon Crow for the starting fullback job in spring practices.
Best case scenario: Musil comes out of the spring as the next great fullback prospect. It's a pretty open and shut case if he proves he can be a solid lead blocker for Demarco Murray and others. He'll have every opportunity to make that happen and more.
Musil was recruited because of his athleticism and Oklahoma likes to throw the football to the fullback out of the backfield. If he has a great spring, he'll prove he can do just that.
Reynolds can fit in as the triple threat, who can get behind defenses focused on containing Broyles and taking away Miller across the middle of the field. That's truly how he can most effectively affect the passing game in 2010.
Questions to be answered: Is Musil ready to be dominating as a blocker taking on linebackers and creating seams in the running game? Can he be a consistent and dependable receiver out of the backfield when Landry Jones needs an outlet in short-yardage situations.
Crow comes into spring camp with Kevin Wilson's eye as a lead blocker, but he's not considered an accomplished receiver. Musil should have an edge on Crow in that respect. But he still has to prove it.
Best guess: Musil doesn't completely nail down the starting spot coming out of the spring. Part of that is due to the fact Oklahoma just doesn't do a lot in the running game during spring practices. But there should be enough tape gathered during inside drills to help Wilson determine if Musil is ready to be that dominant lead blocker.
I think Brandon Crow comes out of the spring as a viable option. He's already a grizzled veteran and he understands how physical players have to be at this level.
Musil will have to amp up his intensity even further into the fall to prove he is the best option at the position. In the end, I think Musil becomes the guy in 2010 because of his overall athletic ability.
But coming out of the spring, I'm not sure the OU coaches will be ready to go back to the fullback quite yet. The days of J.D. Runnels being the standard bearer at the position will still be around for at least another year.
Keep checking back for more Spring Football updates!!
We love our Sooner <3
Friday, April 3, 2009
Spring Practice
March 6th and 7th Mom, Marshall, and I journeyed to Norman once again for some Spring Practice. Marshall spent lots of time with the coaches and players, getting to know the system of spring ball, watching film, and other football related activities that Mom and I were not involved in.
We also went because I had an interview in the English department with the Director of the Graduate Studies. It went very well and hopefully I'll have my application in by the end of the semester. We also visited the high school where I'll be student teaching next fall. The school is Norman North High School and is actually quite close to the college. Marshall was again paraded around like a celebrity, but I was glad I brought him. Made me feel cooler than I really am ;)
We had a great weekend and Marshall and I are both ready to be in Norman!
We also went because I had an interview in the English department with the Director of the Graduate Studies. It went very well and hopefully I'll have my application in by the end of the semester. We also visited the high school where I'll be student teaching next fall. The school is Norman North High School and is actually quite close to the college. Marshall was again paraded around like a celebrity, but I was glad I brought him. Made me feel cooler than I really am ;)
We had a great weekend and Marshall and I are both ready to be in Norman!
Kansas Pregame Magazine--Winter Edition
Ok Folks, I'm a little behind on the happenings of Mr. Marshall, but I think being out of the country and at big, fancy English conferences constitute good enough excuses as to my negligence. I'll try my very best, in the midst of the busiest time of the year, to get this blog updated, as is my duty....
SO....The Kansas Pregame Magazine Winter Edition came out, uh...awhile ago. More importantly, the cover featured a picture of our very own Marshall-along with Jaydan Bird. There was also a very nice article, which seemed to be a multitude of other articles we've all seen before put into one big one, with a few new parts. Still cool though and you should read it in the scrapbook when you get the chance. It's not on the Internet so I can't link it for you.
SO....The Kansas Pregame Magazine Winter Edition came out, uh...awhile ago. More importantly, the cover featured a picture of our very own Marshall-along with Jaydan Bird. There was also a very nice article, which seemed to be a multitude of other articles we've all seen before put into one big one, with a few new parts. Still cool though and you should read it in the scrapbook when you get the chance. It's not on the Internet so I can't link it for you.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Shrine Bowl Induction
Tuesday, February 17th the Shriners in the area traveled to LaCrosse High School to honor Marshall with his official induction into the 2009 Shrine Bowl. Between the varsity boys and girls games one of the Shriners gave a short speech and introduced Marshall, his family, and Coach C. The induction was short and sweet, but what an honor!
All the Shriners (that didn't know Marshall already) seemed very excited to meet him and to have him in Wichita for the game this summer.
Also, this is the 3rd year in a row that the LaCrosse football team has been honored with a Shrine Bowl selection. In 2007 we had Joey Garcia, 2008 Mike Powell and Coach C, and 2009 Marshall Musil. Congratulations to the football team for their post-season honors in the off-season and may they continue to have reason for the Shriners to visit LaCrosse!
Coach C, Marshall, Shriner, Mom, and I after the induction
Marshall receiving his certificate
All the Shriners (that didn't know Marshall already) seemed very excited to meet him and to have him in Wichita for the game this summer.
Also, this is the 3rd year in a row that the LaCrosse football team has been honored with a Shrine Bowl selection. In 2007 we had Joey Garcia, 2008 Mike Powell and Coach C, and 2009 Marshall Musil. Congratulations to the football team for their post-season honors in the off-season and may they continue to have reason for the Shriners to visit LaCrosse!
Coach C, Marshall, Shriner, Mom, and I after the induction
Marshall receiving his certificate
Sunday, February 15, 2009
More Follow-up from National Signing Day
As promised in an earlier post pertaining to National Signing Day, here's the video from our friend Grant Meech at CatchitKansas.com! The link will take you to the article. Just click on the little video camera icon by the title and enjoy!
Link: http://catchitkansas.com/Global/story.asp?s=9805303
Also, Maxpreps.com conducted an interview with Marshall the night before signing day. Later that week, this was posted on the website. Another great article!
(When you get to the website, notice the picture. "Courtesy of Meredith Musil." Go me!)
Link: http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/Content/Article.mxp/ArticleID-4a517277-e2b4-4420-b08f-347093265999
Link: http://catchitkansas.com/Global/story.asp?s=9805303
Also, Maxpreps.com conducted an interview with Marshall the night before signing day. Later that week, this was posted on the website. Another great article!
(When you get to the website, notice the picture. "Courtesy of Meredith Musil." Go me!)
Link: http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/Content/Article.mxp/ArticleID-4a517277-e2b4-4420-b08f-347093265999
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Reactions
The day after signing his National Letter of Intent, Marshall was featured in two area newspapers.
Hutchinson Newspaper article:
http://www.hutchnews.com/Sports/prepdeliver
Hays Daily News article:
http://www.hdnews.net/SportsStory/musil020509
This article also featured a Sports front picture, which included Mom and I!
Besides the nice articles from the newspapers, Marshall was also talked about on rivals.com, which is the national recruiting website. Here's some comments from Offensive Coordinator, Coach Kevin Wilson:
Kevin Wilson on fullback Marshall Musil...
"He's a little taller and got a little more range than Matt Clapp where he could maybe do some things and be a little bit more of an athletic tight end every once in a while. I see him as a big running back, kind of an athletic fullback. He has the ability to play linebacker and I think Coach Venables is intrigued by that, but we've taken a big group of backers. I thought in camp he showed well enough to be comparable to those backers.
I don't think if we hadn't taken those numbers, I think Brent would have thought he needs to be a linebacker for us. I think it's nice that he's got the athleticism to do that. He's a little bit taller at 6-2, where I think he do some of that h-back tight end stuff. But I think he's a fullback that you can move around. He plays well in space, he's a basketball guy who can catch it, he's a track guy that can run and he's about 224 now so he's a few pounds away but not far off.
I think he's an intriguing guy that's got some potential. We'll see in time if he's a true blocking guy, can he catch, can he play in space? Is he just a fullback, can he play in space and we'll figure that out when he gets here but you think he has a chance to be multiple."
Wow!
Coach Bob Stoops also held a press conference on Wednesday where he talked about each new player. He also said some very nice things about Mr. Marshall. It was awesome to hear The Bob Stoops talking about our Marshall!
This week couldn't have been any better. What a humbling, amazing, blessed experience Marshall is sharing with us!
Hutchinson Newspaper article:
http://www.hutchnews.com/Sports/prepdeliver
Hays Daily News article:
http://www.hdnews.net/SportsStory/musil020509
This article also featured a Sports front picture, which included Mom and I!
Besides the nice articles from the newspapers, Marshall was also talked about on rivals.com, which is the national recruiting website. Here's some comments from Offensive Coordinator, Coach Kevin Wilson:
Kevin Wilson on fullback Marshall Musil...
"He's a little taller and got a little more range than Matt Clapp where he could maybe do some things and be a little bit more of an athletic tight end every once in a while. I see him as a big running back, kind of an athletic fullback. He has the ability to play linebacker and I think Coach Venables is intrigued by that, but we've taken a big group of backers. I thought in camp he showed well enough to be comparable to those backers.
I don't think if we hadn't taken those numbers, I think Brent would have thought he needs to be a linebacker for us. I think it's nice that he's got the athleticism to do that. He's a little bit taller at 6-2, where I think he do some of that h-back tight end stuff. But I think he's a fullback that you can move around. He plays well in space, he's a basketball guy who can catch it, he's a track guy that can run and he's about 224 now so he's a few pounds away but not far off.
I think he's an intriguing guy that's got some potential. We'll see in time if he's a true blocking guy, can he catch, can he play in space? Is he just a fullback, can he play in space and we'll figure that out when he gets here but you think he has a chance to be multiple."
Wow!
Coach Bob Stoops also held a press conference on Wednesday where he talked about each new player. He also said some very nice things about Mr. Marshall. It was awesome to hear The Bob Stoops talking about our Marshall!
This week couldn't have been any better. What a humbling, amazing, blessed experience Marshall is sharing with us!
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