Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesGranger, Harris, English named to Nagurski watch list: Oklahoma football players Auston English, DeMarcus Granger and Nic Harris are among 88 players selected for the preseason Bronko Nagurski watch list for defensive player of the year. English, a junior defensive end from Canadian, Texas, led the Big 12 in quarterback sacks last season despite missing three games with a fractured ankle. Granger, a junior defensive tackle from Dallas, had 35 tackles last season, his first as a starter, and had 3.5 quarterback sacks in 13 games before a shoplifting arrest two days before the Fiesta Bowl got him suspended for the game. Harris, a senior safety from Alexandria, La., was All-Big 12 last season, when he had 74 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. He is recovering from offseason knee surgery and missed all of spring practice. The Sooners have had two previous Nagurski winners: Roy Williams in 2001 and Derrick Strait in 2003. (Tulsa World)OU football notebook: The OklahomanKU lured Mangino from Sooners, but it took some work: Tulsa World BlogKeith Nichol's Plan Sounded Good at the Time: AOL FanhouseBig Twelve South: Spring Updates: College Football Fantasy InsiderLabels: Auston English, DeMarcus Granger, Nic Harris, Oklahoma Sooners, Watch List
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University of Oklahoma Board of Regents honor Bradford, Lofton and Robinson: Last Thursday, the OU Board of Regents approved a resolution honoring the Sooners for their accomplishments last season. Among the individual achievements noted in the resolution included: OU's fifth Big 12 title; the school's 30th 10-plus win season; Sam Bradford's setting of an NCAA freshman record for touchdown passes with 36; Curtis Lofton and Duke Robinson earning consensus All-America honors; and the school setting a school-record for attendance in 2007 by averaging 84,858 fans a game. Receiving the resolution were offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson and offensive lineman Sherrone Moore. The Regents also honored the men's and women's gymnastics teams. (The Oklahoman)OU fan Q&A: Kelly as a Redskin: The OklahomanU-M, MSU possibilities for Keith Nichol transfer: Detroit Free PressNichol's next move to be closely watched on many fronts: Grand Rapids PressLabels: Keith Nichol, Oklahoma Sooners, University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOklahoma ranked third in ESPN.com college football ranking: ESPN.com writer Mark Schlabach, ranks Oklahoma only behind Ohio State and Georgia in his 2008 preseason CFB ranking.3. Oklahoma Sooners
It's all about what's up front for the Sooners. Oklahoma has the country's top offensive line, led by Duke Robinson and Phil Loadholt, and one of the better defensive lines in the Big 12. With coach Bob Stoops switching to a no-huddle offense, the Sooners could be even more explosive than last season, when they led Division I-A with 80 touchdowns. Oklahoma doesn't have to play Missouri and gets Kansas and Texas Tech at home. The rest of his Top 10 & Big 124. USC Trojans5. Florida Gators6. Missouri Tigers7. Clemson Tigers8. Texas Longhorns9. West Virginia Mountaineers10. Auburn Tigers11. Texas Tech Red Raiders17. Kansas Jayhawks
Perrilloux's dismissal highlights busy spring season: ESPN.comLabels: Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOklahoma football coach Bob Stoops statement on Keith Nichol transfer: "We had a good conversation with Keith and certainly understand his desire to seek an opportunity in another program. He knows that we are supportive of him under any circumstance, whether it's here or at a different school. We want what's best for him. "Keith worked very hard while he was here and put forth all the effort our coaches could expect. He contributed to our program with his character and dedication. Keith leaves with our appreciation and best wishes and we will do what we can to make this an easy transition for him." (SoonerSports)Labels: Bob Stoops, Keith Nichol, Oklahoma Sooners
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