Oklahoma Sooners 2008 Spring Practice
Oklahoma Sooners spring schedule,
notes and related information
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Spring Football Schedule |
March Practices
March 5:
March 7:
March 10:
Marcb 12:
March 24:
March 26:
March 28:
March 29: Scrimmage
April Practices
April 1:
April 2:
April 4:
April 5: Scrimmage
April 8:
April 10:
April 12th: 1 PM Red/White Game |
Positions to Watch
Fullback
Wide Receiver
Tightend
Defensive End
Linebacker
Defensive Backs
Kicker
2008 OU Football Roster
2008 Projected OU
Depth Chart
Spring Football
Notes
- Players expected out: They include running back Chris Brown (minor knee surgery), defensive end Auston English (minor shoulder surgery), wide receiver Adron Tennell (ACL surgery) and running back DeMarco Murray (patellar tendon surgery). (Tulsa World)
OU Red/White tickets on sale Wednesday: Tickets for Oklahoma's Red/White Spring Football Game will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, March 5. The game is set for April 12 with a tentative kickoff time of 1 p.m. The tickets are $5 in advance or $10 the day of the game and will be available online, in person at the Athletics Ticket Office on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility or by phone at 405-325-2424 or 800-456-GoOU. Children 5 and under are admitted free of charge, as are all OU students with a valid student ID. All Spring Game seating will be general admission. (SoonerSports PR)
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On QB Sam Bradford's development:
"He had an amazing year. All you have to do is compare his statistics to the All-Americans or offensive players of the year in our league and he is there. Everything we have asked him to do he has been exceptional, so I think you have to be careful that he doesn't go out there and try to be superman. That is not what we ask our guys to do. We rely on everybody; do your job, do what you're asked to do, direct in a positive way. I think with another year under his belt he will be more of a leader vocally. He was a great leader in his actions last year, but now with more experience I think more of that will come."
On building depth at running back:
"There is a perfect chance to build depth with Mossis Madu and Justin Johnson. They will get the bulk of it; we will give Matt Clapp some back there as well. But those guys have not played much at all and it will be a great opportunity. We already know what the other guys can do, so it is perfect."
On how the Fiesta Bowl loss affects spring practice:
"Each year is a new team. I've never seen one year tie to the next. We have won the National Championship before and it didn't have anything to with the next year and we have lost in it and it didn't have anything to do with the next year. Each year is a different team, with different players. In the end you have to go at it again. I will say we have been pretty consistent in going after the Big 12 Championship and we look to do that again next year. Hopefully, we can finish the year a little bit better."
On Asst. Offensive Coordinator/WR Coach Jay Norvell:
"Jay has a lot of excellent experience that I am excited about. He is a very positive, team-oriented guy who is incredibly competitive and passionate about the game. That is something I love about all the assistant coaches. I am excited about all of that combined with an excellent knowledge of offense. Just look at where he has been with UCLA and Nebraska and before that."
Spring Football
Articles of Interest
Bradford leads Sooners into Spring Practice: Yahoo! Rivals.com By Olin Buchanan
Sooners have several holes to fill: Star-Telegram by Mike Jones
Open competition: The Oklahoman
OU Spring Focus: Tulsa World by John E. Hoover
Filling the NFL-dug holes: Tulsa World by John E. Hoover
Three OU Storylines: Tulsa World by John E. Hoover
OU Football Q&A: The Oklahoman with Jake Trotter
Five to watch: The Oklahoman by Jake Trotter
Who's next? Reynolds could take lead on OU defense: The Oklahoman By Jake Trotter
OU Red-White game set: The Oklahoman
Past OU Spring Information
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