(9/2) A.D. on Doak Walker Watch list, Tickets available for selected games and more.

Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles

Despite rumors Millington not back yet: Rumors surfaced Thursday that Oklahoma offensive lineman Akim Millington, who left the team after Monday's practice, may yet return to the team. However, whether he wants to return and whether he is welcome to went unsaid Thursday following OU’s practice. Regardless, Millington, who was set to start at right tackle, was not at Thursday's practice. Also, coach Bob Stoops declined to meet with the media following practice. Attempts to reach OU offensive line coach Kevin Wilson were unsuccessful. (NEWSOK.com)

Tickets added to TU & KSU: The Oklahoma ticket office has received a limited number of returns from the visiting teams for the Sept. 10 Tulsa game and the Oct. 1 Kansas State game. Tickets will be available to the public beginning at 8 a.m. today at www.SoonerSports.com, by calling the athletics ticket office at (800) 456-4668 or (405) 325- 2424, or in person at the athletics ticket office on the west side of Gaylord Family- Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets are $52 for the Tulsa game and $62 for the Kansas State game.

Peterson on Doak Walker Watch list: Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson, a finalist for the Doak Walker Award last season, is on the list of candidate for the 2005 honor. The SMU Athletic Forum presents the award annually to the nation's top college running back. Peterson set an OU single season mark last season with 1,925 rushing yards. He also set the NCAA record for most rushing yards by a freshman. The SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors will select the semifinalists on Nov. 17, and the Doak Walker Award National Selection Committee will vote to determine the finalists on Nov. 18. The committee will cast a second vote on Nov. 28 to determine the recipient. The National Selection Committee consists of former NFL All-Pro and college All-America running backs, media members and selected special representatives. The recipient of the 2005 Doak Walker Award will be announced live on ESPN along with other NCFAA member awards on The Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, Dec. 8. The Doak Walker Award Presentation Banquet will be held at The Wyndham Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas, on Monday, Feb. 27, 2006. Former Texas running back Cedric Benson, first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears, won the 2004 Doak Walker Award. (Sooner Sports)

Sooner helping out in Hurricane relief: As a result of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, University of Oklahoma President David L. Boren has directed that those attending the OU football season opener versus TCU this Saturday, Sept. 3, be given the opportunity to help those in need in the Gulf Coast region. During the game, buckets will be passed to receive contributions. Checks will be accepted and should be made payable to the American Red Cross. Proceeds will be turned over to the American Red Cross for relief efforts in the Gulf Region. Some 150 student volunteers will assist with the collection, which will be prompted by a public address announcement during the first quarter of the game. (SoonerSports.com)

At OU, the tight end has little highlight history: The Oklahoman

Millington's status unknown: Norman Transcript

Reloading, not rebuilding: Oklahoma Daily

TCU coach respects Sooners: Oklahoma Daily

Sooner switcheroo: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Mystery surrounds starting OT: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Schultz says OU's secondary not weak: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram