Mike Thomas ran 90 yards for a Sooner touchdown against Oregon in 1972 and not long after the season transferred to Nevada-Las Vegas. Too much competition at halfback.
Abdul Adams ran 99 yards for a Sooner touchdown against Baylor in 2017 and not long after the season transferred to Syracuse. Too much competition at tailback.
But if Adams’ career goes as Thomas’ did, Adams will be fine.
In 1972, the Sooners not only had Greg Pruitt as a senior, but true freshman Joe Washington and acclaimed sophomore Grant Burget at halfback. Thomas was a sophomore from Greenville, Texas, and was a backup with a bright future himself.