(8/5) OU to play Ohio State, Jerseys go nameless and more!
Oklahoma Soooner Football Articles and Notes
Oklahoma to play Ohio State 2016, and 2017: Ohio State announced plans for matchups against Oklahoma in 2016 and 2017 on Friday and released its schedule for the next four years. The two teams have met twice before, with the Sooners beating the Buckeyes in 1977 and Ohio State evening the series in 1983. "We still have a few details to work out, including where the first game will be, but we have an agreement in principle," said Steve Snapp, associate director of athletics. "We want to play a marquee game every year, either home or away, and Oklahoma certainly fits into that category." (SI.com)
Jerseys to go nameless: It's official. Players' last names will not be displayed on the backs of the Oklahoma Sooners' football jerseys this year. Players wore the new style Friday during media day and a Meet the Sooners event. Head coach Bob Stoops arrived at the decision recently when he figured some players were feeling the sense of entitlement that he's railed against several times. Stoops said this one action wouldn't eradicate that sense entirely. But it's a step. "It takes a lot more than taking names off the jerseys to do that," Stoops said. (Tulsa World)
Bomar and Quinn could retain scholarships: In the unlikely scenario that Rhett Bomar and J.D. Quinn remain students at the University of Oklahoma, they might still have scholarships. The players were dismissed from the football team this week for breaking NCAA rules. "There has not been a determination made yet with respect to their scholarships," said OU associate athletics director Kenny Mossman in a prepared statement. Since the semester has not begun yet, it's possible the players' scholarships could be revoked, Mossman said, "but that's a decision that coach (Bob) Stoops would make." (Tulsa World)
Former Sooner Aikman heads to Pro Football Hall of Fame: Troy Aikman needed two tries to find the right college, two seasons to win multiple NFL games, and, as a result of several concussions, saw double for part of his pro career.But when it came to putting him into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot, voters didn't think twice. In a way, it's remarkable Aikman has gotten this far, considering his bumpy start in both college and the NFL. His college career at Oklahoma ended after he suffered a broken leg and the Sooners went back to a wishbone offense. He transferred to UCLA, where he led the Bruins to a 20-4 record and victories in the Aloha and Cotton bowls. (In part from Cincinnati Post)
Thompson a solid guy: The Oklahoman
QB has character, faith of teammates: The Oklahoman
Sooners remain positive: The Oklahoman
Thompson in role of caretaker QB: The Oklahoman
Different because it's Thompson: Norman Transcript
Defense unchanged: Norman Transcript
Thompson in the limelight: Tulsa World
'AD' adding more carries to heavy load: Tulsa World
Upheaval doesn't alter Sooners' defensive aim: Dallas Morning News
Peterson will see workload increase: Dallas Morning News
Sooners to lean on defense early: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Sooners' plan B not great, but not terrible either: CBS Sportsline
Oklahoma will be OK: ESPN
Oklahoma to play Ohio State 2016, and 2017: Ohio State announced plans for matchups against Oklahoma in 2016 and 2017 on Friday and released its schedule for the next four years. The two teams have met twice before, with the Sooners beating the Buckeyes in 1977 and Ohio State evening the series in 1983. "We still have a few details to work out, including where the first game will be, but we have an agreement in principle," said Steve Snapp, associate director of athletics. "We want to play a marquee game every year, either home or away, and Oklahoma certainly fits into that category." (SI.com)
Jerseys to go nameless: It's official. Players' last names will not be displayed on the backs of the Oklahoma Sooners' football jerseys this year. Players wore the new style Friday during media day and a Meet the Sooners event. Head coach Bob Stoops arrived at the decision recently when he figured some players were feeling the sense of entitlement that he's railed against several times. Stoops said this one action wouldn't eradicate that sense entirely. But it's a step. "It takes a lot more than taking names off the jerseys to do that," Stoops said. (Tulsa World)
Bomar and Quinn could retain scholarships: In the unlikely scenario that Rhett Bomar and J.D. Quinn remain students at the University of Oklahoma, they might still have scholarships. The players were dismissed from the football team this week for breaking NCAA rules. "There has not been a determination made yet with respect to their scholarships," said OU associate athletics director Kenny Mossman in a prepared statement. Since the semester has not begun yet, it's possible the players' scholarships could be revoked, Mossman said, "but that's a decision that coach (Bob) Stoops would make." (Tulsa World)
Former Sooner Aikman heads to Pro Football Hall of Fame: Troy Aikman needed two tries to find the right college, two seasons to win multiple NFL games, and, as a result of several concussions, saw double for part of his pro career.But when it came to putting him into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot, voters didn't think twice. In a way, it's remarkable Aikman has gotten this far, considering his bumpy start in both college and the NFL. His college career at Oklahoma ended after he suffered a broken leg and the Sooners went back to a wishbone offense. He transferred to UCLA, where he led the Bruins to a 20-4 record and victories in the Aloha and Cotton bowls. (In part from Cincinnati Post)
Thompson a solid guy: The Oklahoman
QB has character, faith of teammates: The Oklahoman
Sooners remain positive: The Oklahoman
Thompson in role of caretaker QB: The Oklahoman
Different because it's Thompson: Norman Transcript
Defense unchanged: Norman Transcript
Thompson in the limelight: Tulsa World
'AD' adding more carries to heavy load: Tulsa World
Upheaval doesn't alter Sooners' defensive aim: Dallas Morning News
Peterson will see workload increase: Dallas Morning News
Sooners to lean on defense early: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Sooners' plan B not great, but not terrible either: CBS Sportsline
Oklahoma will be OK: ESPN
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