(6/6) No Peterson Bobbleheads, Sooner Caravan, and Voluntary Workouts

Oklahoma Sooner Football Notes and Articles

No A.D. Bobble Heads: It shouldn't come as a surprise, but Oklahoma tailback Adrian Peterson is on everybody's short list for the 2005 Heisman Trophy. It also shouldn't surprise that OU doesn't plan a promotional campaign. "No bobbleheads," said Kenny Mossman, OU's associate athletic director for communications, laughing. Sticking with a philosophy of the last few years, Mossman said he doesn't believe they're especially effective -- or that Peterson, the Heisman runner-up as a freshman, needs it. "Campaigns are designed to get more media attention for an athlete," Mossman said. "That's one thing he doesn't need. He's getting a lot of attention." So much attention, in fact, that OU has routinely turned down interview and photo requests for Peterson. (NewsOK)

Sooner Caravan in Tulsa: The 2005 Sooner Caravan makes the third stop of its tour in Tulsa on Tuesday, June 7. Head football coach Bob Stoops, head women's basketball coach Sherri Coale, head men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and OU Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione are scheduled to speak to Sooner fans. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Schusterman Center at OU Tulsa located at 4502 E 41st Street. Admission to the event is $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Tickets will be available at the site, but advance tickets are recommended by calling the Sooner Club at (405) 325-8000 or (800) 522-0772, ext. 8000 (toll-free). (SoonerSports) The Sooner Caravan will be in Oklahoma City, at the National Cowboy & Western History Museum, Aug. 4.

Voluntary Workouts: This week marks the return of many Sooners to campus. Many will attend summer school classes. They'll also participate in voluntary summer workouts. The official reporting date for fall practice is Aug. 3. (NewsOK)