Football coaches typically don’t get overly excited, but Share Beamer made a lighthearted comment about Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma’s coach, and his enthusiasm while watching redshirt freshman Creed Humphrey play center. Humphrey’s ability to handle defensive linemen caught Riley’s attention.
Beamer, the assistant head coach responsible for the Sooners’ offense, finds it amusing to see Riley almost getting giddy over Humphrey’s performance. He would lean forward in his chair and turn to those nearby, mentioning how impressive Humphrey’s blocking skills are. Humphrey holds a crucial position in the middle of the line this season.
Humphrey is gearing up to face Alabama’s nose guard Quinnen Williams, the Outland Trophy winner, this Saturday night. Riley, now in his second year as head coach of Oklahoma, eagerly anticipates the showdown between these two formidable players in the College Football semifinal playoff game on Saturday at 8 pm ET in the Capital One Orange Bowl, airing on ESPN.
Riley expressed confidence that this matchup won’t be the last time these two players go head-to-head. He sees both Humphrey and Williams as future stalwarts in the National Football League trenches in the years to come.
According to Riley, Humphrey has been a game-changer for the team, making a significant impact this year compared to previous seasons. Humphrey’s dominance at center sets him apart, with Riley noting that coaches don’t come across someone like Humphrey every day.
