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Roy Finch | Running Back

Team: Oklahoma Sooners

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Oklahoma senior RB Roy Finch has shown an increased level of maturity this spring, according to coaches.
"(Roy is) doing what we're asking him to do in the meeting room, on the practice field, or in the classroom, in the weight room," offensive coordinator Josh Heupel said. "He's maturing as a person." Head coach Bob Stoops added, "(Finch) really has played well every day, so it's been exciting and good to see Roy doing what he's doing." We are fans of Finch's talent, and he was been criminally underused in 2012, but the off-field immaturity likely played a large role. May 13 - 11:18 AM
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Roy Finch - RB - Sooners

Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops declared that junior RB Roy Finch is not in the doghouse despite only seeing six offensive touches this season.

Finch carried the load last season after Dominique Whaley went down with an injury and averaged 5.5 yards per carry and 8.7 yards per reception. Admittedly, Finch is a personal favorite due to his jitterbug style combined with a willingness to stay between the tackles, but there is no real explanation for not giving the junior more touches in an offense that is not running on all cylinders.
Source: Mike Sherman on Twitter
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 02:28:00 PM
Roy Finch - RB - Sooners

Oklahoma offensive coordinator Josh Heupel hinted that Oklahoma RB Roy Finch's lack of touches is due to poor preparation by the junior.

"As Roy continues to handle himself in a mature way and practice better, he's going to continue to earn more touches," Heupel stated. Finch did not touch the ball in the team's opener, but rushed five times for 50 yards and a touchdown, along with three kick returns for 87 yards. A personal favorite, Finch is facing a long jam at the running back position and has practiced in the slot as a receiver. He remains one of the shiftier backs in college football, but Finch needs more touches.
Source: Tulsa World
Tue, Sep 11, 2012 11:56:00 AM
Roy Finch - RB - Sooners

Oklahoma junior RB Roy Finch has been practicing as a slot WR in some sets during the Sooners first few days of practice.

The team is loaded with running back talent and a bit thin at receiver due to suspensions, so the experiment makes sense. Oklahoma previously used DeMarco Murray in a similar role and lost an exceptional slot threat last season in Ryan Broyles, but Finch's smaller frame could make some question the decision. The junior is exceptionally quick and bursts out of his cuts and has flashed receiving ability from the backfield in passing situations.
Source: Jake Trotter on Twitter
Mon, Aug 6, 2012 02:29:00 PM
Roy Finch - RB - Sooners

Oklahoma junior RB Roy Finch hurt his ankle during a pickup basketball game on Monday.

According to an eyewitness, Finch was "down for a while", and seeing that he missed some time in 2010 due to a hairline fracture in his ankle there is cause for concern. When asked if he was injured on Monday, Finch stated "naw I'm good" via his Twitter account. In terms of playing time, it is vital for Finch to hit the ground running during the team's first practice because of how deep the Sooners are at the running back position.
Source: Rivals
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 09:22:00 AM
Roy Finch - RB - Sooners

Oklahoma running back Roy Finch was cited on a misdemeanor complaint for property damage.

While Oklahoma had not announced what disciplinary action will be taken as of this post, it is hard to imagine Finch will be with the Sooners when they play Iowa in the Insight Bowl on Dec. 30. Finch is the team’s second-leading rusher with 601 yards, most of which he has accumulated since taking over for Dominique Whaley, who broke his ankle Oct. 29.
Source: Tulsa World
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 11:38:00 AM