NORMAN — This autumn, Oklahoma sophomore Jackson Arnold will lead the Sooners through one of the most significant years in program history. After trailing now-Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel for a year, Arnold is one of the most anticipated rookies in the nation at one of the most prestigious positions in the country. Of course, being Oklahoma’s quarterback comes with the perks.
but there are also the eyes of a fan base that has witnessed winners and wants another one to hold the position—it’s not unlike being a politician. Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and Jalen Hurts have set the bar extraordinarily high for the incumbent, so it’s inevitable that fans, bloggers
Sure, being Oklahoma’s quarterback comes with the spoils, but it also comes with the eyes of a fan base that has seen winners and wants another one occupying the position. It’s not completely unlike being a politician. Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray and Jalen Hurts have set the bar extremely high for the incumbent. It’s inevitable that fans, bloggers, writers and broadcasters around Norman won’t maintain their patience should Arnold’s start yield poor results, while many outside of Norman fully hope his season crashes and burns in the Eastern Time Zone.
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