(9/12) Adrian Peterson Player of ther Week, Nominated, Only Thing Bring to Him Back and more!
Oklahoma Sooner Fotoball Articles and Notes
Peterson back only if Major Injury: Adrian Peterson said Monday the only thing certain that would keep him at Oklahoma another season would be a major injury. The junior running back is looking to rush for 2,200 yards this season and shatter Billy Sims' OU record. He wants to win the Heisman Trophy. And he'd like another crack at the national title. But Peterson said if doesn't accomplish those goals this season, he may never have another chance. "My goals when I got here were win a national championship first and then have an opportunity to win the Heisman," Peterson said. "Those are things I want to do, but the only thing right now I know for a fact that would keep me back next year is a major injury. God willing, that won't happen." (NewsOK.com)
Peterson Big XII Offensive Player of the Week: Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson has been named the Big 12 Conference's Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in last Saturday's win over Washington. The junior rushed 32 times for 165 yards and two touchdowns in the 37-20 Sooner triumph. Peterson, currently the nation's No. 6-rusher with 152.0 yards per game, posted strong numbers against a UW defense that has been stingy against the run. The Huskies allowed just 50 rushing yards in their season openr and last season held down the likes of UCLA's Maurice Drew (14-33) and USC's Reggie Bus (8-51). With 304 yards thus far, Peterson is off to the best two-game start of his career. Peterson also caught two passes for six yards last Saturday and currently has three receptions for 75 yards on the season. The defensive player of the week honor went to Missouri's Marcus Bacon while the special teams award went to Texas Tech K Alex Trlica. Oklahoma also nominated K Garrett Hartley for the special teams honor. He made all three of his field goal attempts (44, 37 and 30 yards), all four of his point after touchdown attempts and also booted seven touchbacks in eight kickoffs. The lone exception was a sky kick in the fourth quarter. (SoonerSports.com)
Ear Plugs: OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson equipped his offensive linemen with ear plugs for Monday's practice. The men up front were flagged five times for procedure penalties against Washington and are now headed for Oregon's Autzen Stadium, known as one of the loudest venues in the country. "It's a new thing," center Jon Cooper said. "Coach Wilson gave those to us to make us focus on listening, really. (NewsOK.com)
Peterson nominated Cingular's Player of the Week: Four nominees for the Cingular All- America Player of the Week have been announced after the second weekend of college football action, and the power now rests solely in the hands of the fans to determine a winner. University of Florida quarterback Chris Leak, University of Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson, Notre Dame University quarterback Brady Quinn and Ohio State University quarterback Troy Smith have been selected by a panel of ESPN college football analysts as this week's top candidates based on their outstanding performances this past weekend. Fans can determine the winner by text messaging "VOTE" to "87654" on their wireless phone and casting their votes for the nominees. Leak threw for a career-high 352 yards and four touchdowns in the No. 7 Gators' 42-0 victory over Central Florida Saturday. It was Florida's largest margin of victory in three years. Peterson rushed for 165 yards and two scores in the No. 15 Sooners' 37-20 win over Washington. He is a four-time past recipient of the Cingular All-America Player of the Week, having won the award three times in 2004 and once last season. Quinn, who claimed the honor twice last year and was a finalist for the 2005 Cingular All-America Player of the Year, passed for 288 yards and three touchdowns in helping the fourth- ranked Fighting Irish cruise by No. 19 Penn State 41-17. Smith threw for 269 yards and two scores, as the top-ranked Buckeyes snapped No. 2 Texas' 21-game winning streak with a 24-7 victory. Fans have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday to submit their votes. The winner will be announced September 14 during ESPN's Thursday Night College Football Game between Maryland and West Virginia. Fans can vote as many times as they like, with each vote counting as one entry into a sweepstakes to win a trip to the 2007 BCS National Championship game. (PR Newswire)
A step up in September: The Ducks are the highest-ranked team the Sooners have faced in September since the start of the 1999 season. (Dallas Morning News)
O-Line Consistency Needed: Coaches said OU's offensive line played well at times against Washington. It's the other times that concern Sooners coach Bob Stoops. "It needs to be more consistent," Stoops said. "And we need to be better. We can play better." Stoops was irritated by the penalties up front. Of OU's seven penalties against the Huskies, six — five false starts and one holding — were called on the offensive line. "The bottom line is we need to be able to manage the line of scrimmage better." (NewsOK.com)
Sooners in the Pros: Week 1: SoonerSports.com
Sooners on the defensive: The Oklahoman
Autzen Stadium poses challenge to visiting teams: Tulsa World
Duck secondary a primary concern following injury: Eugene Register-Guard
Sooners set for challenge: Eugene Register-Guard
Ducks know what's in store: Eugene Register-Guard
It's time for Ducks to cover: The Oregonian
Stanback still haunted by loss at Oklahoma: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Peterson back only if Major Injury: Adrian Peterson said Monday the only thing certain that would keep him at Oklahoma another season would be a major injury. The junior running back is looking to rush for 2,200 yards this season and shatter Billy Sims' OU record. He wants to win the Heisman Trophy. And he'd like another crack at the national title. But Peterson said if doesn't accomplish those goals this season, he may never have another chance. "My goals when I got here were win a national championship first and then have an opportunity to win the Heisman," Peterson said. "Those are things I want to do, but the only thing right now I know for a fact that would keep me back next year is a major injury. God willing, that won't happen." (NewsOK.com)
Peterson Big XII Offensive Player of the Week: Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson has been named the Big 12 Conference's Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in last Saturday's win over Washington. The junior rushed 32 times for 165 yards and two touchdowns in the 37-20 Sooner triumph. Peterson, currently the nation's No. 6-rusher with 152.0 yards per game, posted strong numbers against a UW defense that has been stingy against the run. The Huskies allowed just 50 rushing yards in their season openr and last season held down the likes of UCLA's Maurice Drew (14-33) and USC's Reggie Bus (8-51). With 304 yards thus far, Peterson is off to the best two-game start of his career. Peterson also caught two passes for six yards last Saturday and currently has three receptions for 75 yards on the season. The defensive player of the week honor went to Missouri's Marcus Bacon while the special teams award went to Texas Tech K Alex Trlica. Oklahoma also nominated K Garrett Hartley for the special teams honor. He made all three of his field goal attempts (44, 37 and 30 yards), all four of his point after touchdown attempts and also booted seven touchbacks in eight kickoffs. The lone exception was a sky kick in the fourth quarter. (SoonerSports.com)
Ear Plugs: OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson equipped his offensive linemen with ear plugs for Monday's practice. The men up front were flagged five times for procedure penalties against Washington and are now headed for Oregon's Autzen Stadium, known as one of the loudest venues in the country. "It's a new thing," center Jon Cooper said. "Coach Wilson gave those to us to make us focus on listening, really. (NewsOK.com)
Peterson nominated Cingular's Player of the Week: Four nominees for the Cingular All- America Player of the Week have been announced after the second weekend of college football action, and the power now rests solely in the hands of the fans to determine a winner. University of Florida quarterback Chris Leak, University of Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson, Notre Dame University quarterback Brady Quinn and Ohio State University quarterback Troy Smith have been selected by a panel of ESPN college football analysts as this week's top candidates based on their outstanding performances this past weekend. Fans can determine the winner by text messaging "VOTE" to "87654" on their wireless phone and casting their votes for the nominees. Leak threw for a career-high 352 yards and four touchdowns in the No. 7 Gators' 42-0 victory over Central Florida Saturday. It was Florida's largest margin of victory in three years. Peterson rushed for 165 yards and two scores in the No. 15 Sooners' 37-20 win over Washington. He is a four-time past recipient of the Cingular All-America Player of the Week, having won the award three times in 2004 and once last season. Quinn, who claimed the honor twice last year and was a finalist for the 2005 Cingular All-America Player of the Year, passed for 288 yards and three touchdowns in helping the fourth- ranked Fighting Irish cruise by No. 19 Penn State 41-17. Smith threw for 269 yards and two scores, as the top-ranked Buckeyes snapped No. 2 Texas' 21-game winning streak with a 24-7 victory. Fans have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday to submit their votes. The winner will be announced September 14 during ESPN's Thursday Night College Football Game between Maryland and West Virginia. Fans can vote as many times as they like, with each vote counting as one entry into a sweepstakes to win a trip to the 2007 BCS National Championship game. (PR Newswire)
A step up in September: The Ducks are the highest-ranked team the Sooners have faced in September since the start of the 1999 season. (Dallas Morning News)
O-Line Consistency Needed: Coaches said OU's offensive line played well at times against Washington. It's the other times that concern Sooners coach Bob Stoops. "It needs to be more consistent," Stoops said. "And we need to be better. We can play better." Stoops was irritated by the penalties up front. Of OU's seven penalties against the Huskies, six — five false starts and one holding — were called on the offensive line. "The bottom line is we need to be able to manage the line of scrimmage better." (NewsOK.com)
Sooners in the Pros: Week 1: SoonerSports.com
Sooners on the defensive: The Oklahoman
Autzen Stadium poses challenge to visiting teams: Tulsa World
Duck secondary a primary concern following injury: Eugene Register-Guard
Sooners set for challenge: Eugene Register-Guard
Ducks know what's in store: Eugene Register-Guard
It's time for Ducks to cover: The Oregonian
Stanback still haunted by loss at Oklahoma: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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