OU coach Lincoln Riley officially named Jalen Hurts as the Sooner's starting quarterback for the Sooners. Why did Riley wait to make the announcement? 

<p>OU coach Lincoln Riley officially named Jalen Hurts as the Sooner's starting quarterback for the Sooners. Why did Riley wait to make the announcement?&nbsp;</p>

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OU coach Lincoln Riley officially named Jalen Hurts as the Sooner's starting quarterback for the Sooners. Why did Riley wait to make the announcement?