(9/17) Peterson returning kicks, Sooner Injuries, and Oklahoma Notes
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Peterson returning kick returns: OU's Adrian Peterson returned kicks for the first time as a Sooner, part of a strategy to prevent teams from benefiting by kicking away from Reggie Smith. "I hadn't done it since high school," Peterson said. "It takes work. You've got to read the blocks and understand and see what you've got set up." Peterson had 68 yards on three returns, with a long of 28 yards. (NewsOK.com)
Earplugs seem ineffective: OU's offensive players spent the week wearing earplugs in practice so they could focus. Whether it was the noise or Oregon's defense, quarterback Paul Thompson was clearly confused at times. OU was out of timeouts with 3:22 remaining in the first quarter. Coaches also had to call a timeout with 10:02 left in the third quarter, because Thompson lost track of the play clock. (Dallas Morning News)
Peterson big day: Adrian Peterson's 211 rushing yards carried him past De'Mond Parker and into fourth place on OU's all-time list. He trails fourth-place Quentin Griffin by 390 yards. Peterson's 279 all-purpose yards vaulted him by Mark Clayton for 10th place on the Sooners' all-time list. (Tulsa World)
Injury report, Cooper, Granger: Sophomore center Jon Cooper left the game with a left ankle injury. He did not return. Cooper's status for this week is uncertain. Redshirt freshman defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger was shaken up and walked off unsteadily. He did not return. (NewsOK.com)
Change in secondary: Lendy Holmes replaced D.J. Wolfe as OU's starting boundary cornerback Saturday. He struggled with Oregon wideout Jaison Williams (9 catches, 177 yards) early, and gave way to Marcus Walker during the Ducks' second series. Walker left midway through the third quarter with cramps, and Williams burned Holmes for a 30-yard touchdown on fourth-and-6 on the second play of the fourth quarter. Jason Carter played the whole game at strong safety in place of Keenan Clayton, who had started the first two games of the year, and led OU with 10 tackles. (Tulsa World)
No further discussion on future series: Saturday marked OU's third game with Oregon in 24 months. OU beat Oregon in Norman in 2004 and also played in the Holiday Bowl last December. OU athletic director Joe Castiglione said OU and Oregon have not discussed a future series. (NewsOK.com)
Blocked field goal dooms OU: SoonerSports.com
The Other Side: Reactions from Game: SoonerSports.com
Heartbreak for Sooners: Norman Transcript
Calls or no calls, Sooners still didn't finish: Norman Transcript
Still struggling on D: Norman Transcript
Still not a bad day for Hartley: Norman Transcript
Sooners' return to glory derailed by gut-wrenching game in Oregon: The Oklahoman
Three questions with Oregon's Brian Paysinger: The Oklahoman
Sooners disagree with review calls: The Oklahoman
How Oregon saw it: The Oklahoman
Game balls: The Oklahoman
OU wonders what happened: The Oklahoman
OU injury report: The Oklahoman
Last three plays: The Oklahoman
Ducks devour Sooner defense: Tulsa World
Blocked field goal stuns team: Tulsa World
Sooners lose on disputed replays: Tulsa World
Stoops still reeling after difficult defeat: Tulsa World
Sooners blocked on road: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Sooners' defense falters at the finish: Dallas Morning News
OU's celebration turns to consternation: Dallas Morning News
Later, Sooners!: Eugene Register-Guard
For OU fans, Oregon is A-OK: Eugene Register-Guard
Final ticks turn into a nightmare: Eugene Register-Guard
Peterson stings Oregon's defense: Eugene Register-Guard
Big plays + big block = huge win: Salem Statesman-Journal
Happy ending for Ducks: The Oregonian
First thoughts on the game of the century: The Oregonian
Instant analysis Week 3: FoxSports.com
Peterson returning kick returns: OU's Adrian Peterson returned kicks for the first time as a Sooner, part of a strategy to prevent teams from benefiting by kicking away from Reggie Smith. "I hadn't done it since high school," Peterson said. "It takes work. You've got to read the blocks and understand and see what you've got set up." Peterson had 68 yards on three returns, with a long of 28 yards. (NewsOK.com)
Earplugs seem ineffective: OU's offensive players spent the week wearing earplugs in practice so they could focus. Whether it was the noise or Oregon's defense, quarterback Paul Thompson was clearly confused at times. OU was out of timeouts with 3:22 remaining in the first quarter. Coaches also had to call a timeout with 10:02 left in the third quarter, because Thompson lost track of the play clock. (Dallas Morning News)
Peterson big day: Adrian Peterson's 211 rushing yards carried him past De'Mond Parker and into fourth place on OU's all-time list. He trails fourth-place Quentin Griffin by 390 yards. Peterson's 279 all-purpose yards vaulted him by Mark Clayton for 10th place on the Sooners' all-time list. (Tulsa World)
Injury report, Cooper, Granger: Sophomore center Jon Cooper left the game with a left ankle injury. He did not return. Cooper's status for this week is uncertain. Redshirt freshman defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger was shaken up and walked off unsteadily. He did not return. (NewsOK.com)
Change in secondary: Lendy Holmes replaced D.J. Wolfe as OU's starting boundary cornerback Saturday. He struggled with Oregon wideout Jaison Williams (9 catches, 177 yards) early, and gave way to Marcus Walker during the Ducks' second series. Walker left midway through the third quarter with cramps, and Williams burned Holmes for a 30-yard touchdown on fourth-and-6 on the second play of the fourth quarter. Jason Carter played the whole game at strong safety in place of Keenan Clayton, who had started the first two games of the year, and led OU with 10 tackles. (Tulsa World)
No further discussion on future series: Saturday marked OU's third game with Oregon in 24 months. OU beat Oregon in Norman in 2004 and also played in the Holiday Bowl last December. OU athletic director Joe Castiglione said OU and Oregon have not discussed a future series. (NewsOK.com)
Blocked field goal dooms OU: SoonerSports.com
The Other Side: Reactions from Game: SoonerSports.com
Heartbreak for Sooners: Norman Transcript
Calls or no calls, Sooners still didn't finish: Norman Transcript
Still struggling on D: Norman Transcript
Still not a bad day for Hartley: Norman Transcript
Sooners' return to glory derailed by gut-wrenching game in Oregon: The Oklahoman
Three questions with Oregon's Brian Paysinger: The Oklahoman
Sooners disagree with review calls: The Oklahoman
How Oregon saw it: The Oklahoman
Game balls: The Oklahoman
OU wonders what happened: The Oklahoman
OU injury report: The Oklahoman
Last three plays: The Oklahoman
Ducks devour Sooner defense: Tulsa World
Blocked field goal stuns team: Tulsa World
Sooners lose on disputed replays: Tulsa World
Stoops still reeling after difficult defeat: Tulsa World
Sooners blocked on road: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Sooners' defense falters at the finish: Dallas Morning News
OU's celebration turns to consternation: Dallas Morning News
Later, Sooners!: Eugene Register-Guard
For OU fans, Oregon is A-OK: Eugene Register-Guard
Final ticks turn into a nightmare: Eugene Register-Guard
Peterson stings Oregon's defense: Eugene Register-Guard
Big plays + big block = huge win: Salem Statesman-Journal
Happy ending for Ducks: The Oregonian
First thoughts on the game of the century: The Oregonian
Instant analysis Week 3: FoxSports.com
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