OU's Blake Bell can run, but can he throw? 
March, 13, 2012
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Jake Trotter | ESPN.com
We know Blake Bell can run. The big question this spring is, how well can he throw?
The Belldozer proved to be a revelation the last half of last season. As an answer to OU's red-zone scoring woes, the Sooners debuted the Belldozer at Kansas State and never looked back. Bell finished with 13 touchdowns, including three in the Insight Bowl against Iowa.
But the offense never expanded to include an effective passing game. Bell went just of 0 of 2 passing with an interception in the end zone. Offensive coordinator Josh Heupel, however, said those paltry statistics aren't reflective of how well Bell can throw the ball. Just a reflection of the passing game within the Belldozer package.
The Belldozer proved to be a revelation the last half of last season. As an answer to OU's red-zone scoring woes, the Sooners debuted the Belldozer at Kansas State and never looked back. Bell finished with 13 touchdowns, including three in the Insight Bowl against Iowa.
But the offense never expanded to include an effective passing game. Bell went just of 0 of 2 passing with an interception in the end zone. Offensive coordinator Josh Heupel, however, said those paltry statistics aren't reflective of how well Bell can throw the ball. Just a reflection of the passing game within the Belldozer package.
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