(8/12) Sooner Scrimmage Today, Joe WA. into HOF, and OU Football Notes
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
OU's First scrimmage open to public today: Oklahoma's football team will hold its first scrimmage of the 2006 preseason this Saturday at 6 p.m., in Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The practice is open to the public and there is no admission charge. Patrons should enter through Gates 1 or 12. Concessions stands and restrooms will be open in the facility. The OU Athletics Ticket Office, located off Asp Avenue on the west side of the stadium will be open from 4:30-7 p.m., selling single game tickets for all OU home games except the Texas Tech contest. The exhibit area of the Switzer Center will be open from 3-6 p.m. (SoonerSports Release)
No Revote on Sooner's #5 ranking: The coaches' preseason poll ranked Oklahoma No. 5, with 13 first-place votes. The poll was released two days after the Sooners dismissed starting quarterback Rhett Bomar. The American Football Coaches Association, which administers the poll, reported there was no consideration to have the coaches vote again and no coach submitted a new ballot. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
What to look for in tonight's scrimmage: Stoops approaches tonight's scrimmage with a familiar checklist: "Good, clean play. Being physical. Guys knowing what they're doing. Avoiding mistakes. And playing smart." Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson has his own set of priorities: "If we make some mistakes or we bust some blocks, fine and dandy. We don't want any (bad) snaps. We don't want any fumbles. We don't want to question our effort at the line of scrimmage. "We can't win if we don't play hard. We want to come out of the first week making sure we understand how to play hard." (Tulsa World)
More on Hardison dismissal: Walk-on Jermaine Hardison, a 6-3, 209-pound wide receiver from Midwest City has been dismissed from the squad for violating team rules. Hardison, a junior, was removed after a recent trip to a casino just south of Norman. The team has a mandate of no gambling and no visiting casinos. (NewsOK.com)
Oklahoma's former back to be inducted into College Football HOF: ESPN's Rece Davis is scheduled to host the National Football Foundation's (NFF) College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Dinner & Show on Saturday, August 12, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (EDT). As they inshrine, Joe Washington (Oklahoma), Jerry Rice (Miss. Valley St.), Mark May (Pittsburgh), John Huarte (Notre Dame), and Cornelius Bennett (Alabama), among others. University of Oklahoma's Running Back 1972-1975, Joe Washington. "Like smoke through a keyhole" is how legendary Oklahoma running back Joe Washington described his running style during the days he ruled the BIG-8 Conference. Upon the completion of his remarkable Sooner career, Washington stood atop the school's all-time career rushing list with over 4,000 yards. For two extraordinary seasons, Washington dominated the national scene. In 1974, he earned unanimous First Team All-America status as a running back, was named National Player of the Year and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting. In 1975, Washington was named First Team All-America as a kick returner and placed fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting. Both seasons, Washington's offensive brilliance led to Sooner national championships. A three-time First Team All-Conference pick, Washington's teams lost only twice in 46 career games. Selected in the first round of the 1976 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers, Washington played 10 seasons in the NFL and was named MVP of the Redskins in 1981. He is currently the owner of a marketing and advertising company and lives in Lutherville, Maryland. On his reaction to learning the news of his induction... "I just was really shocked. I had a good friend, Clendon Thomas, who I thought should get in, and the fact that I'm before him, it's just disbelief." On his place in college football history... "Just to be inducted with these guys with all the greats, it says it all. It's such an honor, I think it just speaks for itself." (College Football Hall of Fame)
OU's First scrimmage open to public today: Oklahoma's football team will hold its first scrimmage of the 2006 preseason this Saturday at 6 p.m., in Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The practice is open to the public and there is no admission charge. Patrons should enter through Gates 1 or 12. Concessions stands and restrooms will be open in the facility. The OU Athletics Ticket Office, located off Asp Avenue on the west side of the stadium will be open from 4:30-7 p.m., selling single game tickets for all OU home games except the Texas Tech contest. The exhibit area of the Switzer Center will be open from 3-6 p.m. (SoonerSports Release)
No Revote on Sooner's #5 ranking: The coaches' preseason poll ranked Oklahoma No. 5, with 13 first-place votes. The poll was released two days after the Sooners dismissed starting quarterback Rhett Bomar. The American Football Coaches Association, which administers the poll, reported there was no consideration to have the coaches vote again and no coach submitted a new ballot. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
What to look for in tonight's scrimmage: Stoops approaches tonight's scrimmage with a familiar checklist: "Good, clean play. Being physical. Guys knowing what they're doing. Avoiding mistakes. And playing smart." Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson has his own set of priorities: "If we make some mistakes or we bust some blocks, fine and dandy. We don't want any (bad) snaps. We don't want any fumbles. We don't want to question our effort at the line of scrimmage. "We can't win if we don't play hard. We want to come out of the first week making sure we understand how to play hard." (Tulsa World)
More on Hardison dismissal: Walk-on Jermaine Hardison, a 6-3, 209-pound wide receiver from Midwest City has been dismissed from the squad for violating team rules. Hardison, a junior, was removed after a recent trip to a casino just south of Norman. The team has a mandate of no gambling and no visiting casinos. (NewsOK.com)
Oklahoma's former back to be inducted into College Football HOF: ESPN's Rece Davis is scheduled to host the National Football Foundation's (NFF) College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Dinner & Show on Saturday, August 12, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (EDT). As they inshrine, Joe Washington (Oklahoma), Jerry Rice (Miss. Valley St.), Mark May (Pittsburgh), John Huarte (Notre Dame), and Cornelius Bennett (Alabama), among others. University of Oklahoma's Running Back 1972-1975, Joe Washington. "Like smoke through a keyhole" is how legendary Oklahoma running back Joe Washington described his running style during the days he ruled the BIG-8 Conference. Upon the completion of his remarkable Sooner career, Washington stood atop the school's all-time career rushing list with over 4,000 yards. For two extraordinary seasons, Washington dominated the national scene. In 1974, he earned unanimous First Team All-America status as a running back, was named National Player of the Year and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting. In 1975, Washington was named First Team All-America as a kick returner and placed fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting. Both seasons, Washington's offensive brilliance led to Sooner national championships. A three-time First Team All-Conference pick, Washington's teams lost only twice in 46 career games. Selected in the first round of the 1976 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers, Washington played 10 seasons in the NFL and was named MVP of the Redskins in 1981. He is currently the owner of a marketing and advertising company and lives in Lutherville, Maryland. On his reaction to learning the news of his induction... "I just was really shocked. I had a good friend, Clendon Thomas, who I thought should get in, and the fact that I'm before him, it's just disbelief." On his place in college football history... "Just to be inducted with these guys with all the greats, it says it all. It's such an honor, I think it just speaks for itself." (College Football Hall of Fame)
Q&A with Zach Latimer: The Oklahoman
Sooners ready for public view: Norman Transcript
Sooners respect Thompson's team-first attitude: Tulsa World
Joe Washington enters the hall: Tulsa World
Little Joe enters another HOF: Port Arthur News
OU's Thompson gets first test today: Austin American-Statesman
Books have mixed reactions to sacked OU quarterback: Covers.com
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