How’s that for a turnaround?

Oklahoma rocked Western Carolina to the tune of a 76-0 victory on Saturday. Some thoughts following the game:

1. Intensity was high: It’s understandably difficult to get excited for this type of game for fans, and I imagine there’s a lot of that with players as well. But the energy was exactly what you would hope for after a discouraging Week 1 performance. The stadium was rocking. The team never let its foot off the gas, even late into the fourth quarter. Take it as a small win for coach Lincoln Riley’s game management, but the Sooners are far from completely regaining trust that they can close out the second half.

2. Rattler looked comfortable: OU quarterback Spencer Rattler wasn’t awful in Week 1 but there was clearly something bothering him. Whether that was a lack of focus or just shaking offseason rust, Rattler looked decidedly better on Saturday, and I’m not just talking about in the context of playing an inferior opponent. He looked sharper, he made smart t…