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Saturday 11 A.M. scrimmage set: The OU football team wrapped up its first full week of practices Friday morning at the Al Velie Rugby Football Complex on the University of Oklahoma campus. The Sooners will hold their second scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Gaylord Family -- Oklahoma Memorial Stadium at 11 a.m. The scrimmage is free and open to the public. Both the east and west sides of the stadium will be open for spectators. Fans may enter through the south gates on either side of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Restrooms and concessions will also be open on both sides. Spectators are encouraged to park in either the east lots at the corner of Jenkins and Brooks or in the lots south of Lindsey. Fans will not be allowed to enter with cameras. (SoonerSports.com)

Stoops comment on Q.B. race: "I thought they both (Paul Thompson and Rhett Bomar) did a pretty good job today." Stoops said. "Both threw the deep ball well. I think, in the end, that's going to be a strong position for us. "If you look back two years ago nobody knew who Jason White was but two rebuilt knees. Guys were wondering if he could stay on the field for more than two games. I don't think anybody had him on any All-Big 12 teams in the preseason. Hopefully, these guys can come on and have that type of career." (SoonerSports.com)

Stoops not happy with Friday's practice: It took 11 practices, but OU coach Bob Stoops was displeased with his team's performance Friday. After the morning workout, the Sooners went through a long set of conditioning sprints, including a few extra because of discipline for a few players. Stoops spent several minutes longer than usual in the team huddle. "It was pretty sloppy," he said. "Guys feeling sorry for themselves, the usual stuff after about a week. .... Didn't do real well today." Stoops elaborated, defining sloppiness. "Just the way they approached the line of scrimmage, their alignments, laziness in their assignments," he said. "We see it maybe more than everyone else sees it. They're not as sharp and pushing themselves as much as they should. Coaches having to say too much to them, rather than just competing like they usually do.” (NewsOK.com)

Wolfe challenging Walker for Corner spot: Sophomore D.J. Wolfe, who was named the top running back in Oklahoma in high school, is battling sophomore Marcus Walker for playing time at cornerback. Senior Chijioke Onyenegecha has made headway at winning the other cornerback position. Also, Switzer to be honored Former OU quarterback J.C. Watts will host a special event at 6:30 p.m. today to honor legendary coach Barry Switzer in Houston. Former players organized the event at the Westin Oaks Hotel. (Dallas Morning News)

Sooners make no secret of Schmidt's role in success of football program: NEWSOK.com

OU practice report: NEWSOK.com

Sooners deep at tight end: Norman Transcript

OU practice report: NEWSOK.com