Everything we do should be focused toward winning. Everything we do will be about winning. The Burns era at Tulsa begins with an offense that returns three starters on the offensive line, but must replace its two top receivers and leading rusher. All-WAC last season, and junior Kevin Shaffer had good potential at left tackle. Tight end Keith Carey started three games and caught five passes for 40 yards last year after moving from defense.
Inexperience extends to the backfield.
With John Mosley gone, the starting spot will be a battle between Ken Bohanon and D.J. Barnett. Bohanon rushed for a team-high nine touchdowns last year. Barnett, a sophomore, ran for 116 yards on 35 carries, but missed the last three games after breaking his leg. Freshmen Jorma Bailey and Donte' Hart, who rushed for 2,008 yards and 33 touchdowns as a prep senior, will also get carries. At quarterback, Tulsa returns two players who started last year.