(12/24) Oklahoma Sooner's Arrive in San Diego, Long and more.

Oklahoma Football Notes and Articles

Sooner's arrive at San Diego: The Oklahoma football team arrived in San Diego Friday afternoon. The Sooners are scheduled to hold their first practice on the campus of San Diego State University at 2:30 p.m. (PST). Pacific time is two hours behind Central. SoonerSports.com will have a complete report, photo galleries, audio and video features posted shortly after the conclusion of practice Friday night. Please check back soon for more coverage of Oklahoma's preparations for the 2005 Pacific Life Holiday Bowl in San Diego. (SoonerSports.com)

Long addresses team: Wearing black sweats with red trim -- the colors of his new team -- former offensive coordinator Chuck Long attended practice, but mostly "observed." Afterward, he addressed the team. "It's hard," said Long, who was named San Diego State's head coach a week ago. "You invest a lot of time. You're part of the recruiting process with these guys. You see them growing. There's an attachment there that's hard to sever. ... It was great to see familiar faces. "But I just wanted to tell them how much I appreciated their efforts and without them, I wouldn't be standing here with the head-coaching job. That I'll always remember." (NewsOK.com)

Bracelett, mom's reminder inspire Dvoracek: The Oklahoman

Sooners headed to West Coast: The Oklahoman

Stoops has Oklahoma back after slow start: Eugene Register-Guard

Ducks continue request for respect: Salem Statesman Journal

Hello again, Sooners: Salem Statesman Journal

Ducks wary of Holiday letdown: San Diego Union-Tribune

Sooners waste no time in California: SoonerSports.com