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Training Camp 101: The Oklahoma Drill

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"When Lee Roy is here guys expect it." - Jovan Haye

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By SCOTT BUTHERUS | TBO.com

Published: July 31, 2008

When the Bucs' veterans caught a glimpse of former Oklahoma standout and Bucs legend Lee Roy Selmon hanging around the practice field on Wednesday, they knew what was coming next.

The Oklahoma Drill.

This ultra-physical practice drill is a fan favorite that pits offense vs. defense in a battle of strength and will.

Each team is made up of three groups:

- Centers vs. Guards

- Tackles vs. Tight Ends

- Wide Recievers vs. Defensive Backs

To begin the drill, the quarterback hands of to a running back who attempts to run through a "hole" that is created by two markers, usually tackling dummies that have been placed 3-5 yards apart from each other.

The objective of this drill is for the offensive player to block his defensive counterpart before he can make the tackle on the oncoming running back. If the defensive player is able to shed his blocker and stop the running back from making it between the markers, a score is recorded for the defense. If he doesn't, the score goes to the offense.

This drill is an excellent opportunity for either side of the ball to gain bragging rights.

As defensive tackle Jovan Haye said following the drills, "everyone's trying to outdo each other before we start getting to the dog days. It's real good competition."

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