(8/25) QB to be named soon, Comments on QB race, Jackson to call OU-Texas and more.

Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles

Long says QB decision soon: OU coach Bob Stoops said the scrimmage consisted of about 45 plays, but wouldn't say if either quarterback had done enough to earn the job. He also wouldn't say when the announcement will be made. "It could be next week, it could be a couple days," Stoops said. "We're going to talk as a staff and do it when we feel we need to." Wednesday's scrimmage was closed to the public and media. Offensive coordinator Chuck Long said both quarterbacks performed well, but didn't get into specifics. Long also said a decision could be made today. "We're going to talk about it (today) and make a decision," Long said. "Then we'llgo from there." Long plans to go through what Thompson and Bomar have done dating all the way back to spring practice. Wednesday's scrimmage might have been the final test, though the final grade will encompass everything leading up to it as well. Long also said the discussion could end up with an announcement that both quarterbacks will play against TCU. (Norman Transcript)

QB comments on decision: Following Wednesday's scrimmage, Oklahoma quarterbacks Rhett Bomar and Paul Thompson spoke to the media about their performances in the scrimmage and the upcoming decision of who the starter will be. Bomar sounded particularly confident. "I thought I made good decisions," said the redshirt freshman. "Those last two scrimmages (before Wednesday) have not really been reflective of my ability -- those two picks in each one. Because I didn't throw many picks before that. Regardless of what people might think, just because they think I’m a risk-taker and everything like that, but in the spring I didn’t throw many picks. And I haven't thrown many picks in practice." As for Thompson, the junior said he’s in the dark just like everyone else in regards to who will start. “I haven’t heard a thing," he said. "So I'm waiting just like you guys". Asked if it would relieve some stress to have a starter named, Thompson said: "I guess it would. But I'llleave it up to (the coaches). Whenever they want to make a decision, they’ll make a decision. I’ve practiced hard and worked hard, so hopefully I'll get a decision off of that. "I know I've prepared myself to be the starting quarterback here, and that’s all I can do." (NEWSOK.com)

Keith Jackson to call Oklahoma-Texas: The 100th anniversary of the Oklahoma-Texas series likely will have a familiar face. Legendary broadcaster Keith Jackson said Wednesday he plans to do play-by-play for ABC's national telecast at noon Oct. 8. "That's one I want to go to, unless somebody upstairs says you can't do it," Jackson said in a media teleconference. "But so far the heads have nodded." ABC spokesman Maxine Lewis would not confirm the assignment Wednesday afternoon. Jackson, 75, would be joined by Dan Fouts, a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback, and sideline reporter Todd Harris. It would be one of two games the team would broadcast east of the Rocky Mountains. They are scheduled to call Notre Dame at Pittsburgh on Sept. 3. (NEWSOK.com)

Dvoracek to be cleared: Senior defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek said he will be cleared to practice full speed beginning Monday. The All-America candidate has been slowed by a torn biceps muscle in his left arm suffered last spring, which required surgery. (NEWSOK.com)

Long might make QB choice today, Friday - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma linebacker headed for stardom -- if he can be consistent: The Oklahoman

Despite losses, O-Line might still be strength: Norman Transcript

Starting quarterback to be announced Thursday: Oklahoma Daily

Receiver collapses after scrimmage: Dallas Morning News

Stoops, staff ready to choose QB: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Big 12 Insider: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

OU announces new ticketing program: SoonerSports.com