(10/15) Peterson likely out for the year, Reaction, and Oklahoma Articles
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Wilson expects Peterson to go Pro: Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson told ESPN on Saturday evening that he expects Adrian Peterson will be among the top four picks in the next NFL draft. "I have always thought that this was Adrian's last year," Wilson said. "And why wouldn't it be? He stands to make a boatload of money. He has done everything we've ever asked of him here." Wilson said Oklahoma "will not put Adrian's health in jeopardy" by playing him in a bowl game before he is ready. (More at ESPN.com)
Peterson likely out six-eight weeks: According to Dr. Scott Rahhal, an orthopedic surgeon at Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center, even if someone is a particularly fast healer, "it's still six to eight weeks" recovery time. Rahhal said he couldn't comment on the specifics of Peterson's injury, because he hadn't seen the X-rays. But Rahhal spoke in general terms about broken clavicles and said even with aggressive treatments, the prognosis is unchanged. Rahhal said there are usually no long-term effects of a broken collarbone. OU coach Bob Stoops said Peterson's injury would not need surgery and it was possible Peterson could return for a bowl game. (Tulsa World)
More Changes in Secondary: Oklahoma made another switch in its starting defensive backfield, inserting Lendy Holmes in place of D.J. Wolfe at the boundary cornerback position Saturday. Defensive coordinator Brent Venables said Holmes earned the start with his performance in practice. "What you do in practice shows," Holmes said. "Coach (Venables) will give you a fair chance if you show him what you've got in practice and that's what I did this week." Wolfe played all of last week's game at the position, despite allowing a 33-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter against Texas. Coaches spoke well of Wolfe's performance in that game, outside of the TD. (NewsOK.com)
No returns for Peterson: [Adrian] Peterson did not return kickoffs for the first time in three games. Juaquin Iglesias, who returned them before Peterson got the call, joined Reggie Smith instead. (Tulsa World)
Sooners surge to 34-9 victory: SoonerSports.com
Adrian Peterson Injury Crushes Sooner Nation: TheFanHouse
Game Balls -- A surprise star: The Oklahoman
Three questions with Kevin Wilson: The Oklahoman
Collarbone injury spoils glorious afternoon for Petersons: The Oklahoman
Offense will have to evolve around QB: The Oklahoman
What's next for OU at running back?: The Oklahoman
Stock Report -- A chance for a new star: The Oklahoman
Despite victory, Stoops unhappy with mitakes: The Oklahoman
Tramel says go wtih Gutierrez: The Oklahoman
Win, lose: Norman Transcript
It's all about how hard Sooners respond: Norman Transcript
Much to overcome: Norman Transcript
Peterson's legacy: Norman Transcript
The Big Hurt - Peterson injures collarbone in win: Tulsa World
Peterson's injury will likely take 6-8 weeks to heal: Tulsa World
Sooners face their worst case scenario: Tulsa World
Defense produces big plays: Tulsa World
Deflated players move on: Tulsa World
The Replacements: Tulsa World
Two Minute Drill: Tulsa World
More pressure will fall on Thompson: Dallas Morning News
Peterson's next start could be on a Sunday: Dallas Morning News
Sooners' win costly: Dallas Morning News
OU victory comes at high price: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Peterson family reunites: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Oklahoma inflicts pain on Cyclones, but loses top rusher: Des Moines Register
Sooners Win Game, Lose Star: New York Post
Oklahoma's Peterson Probably Out for Year: LA Times
Wilson expects Peterson to go Pro: Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson told ESPN on Saturday evening that he expects Adrian Peterson will be among the top four picks in the next NFL draft. "I have always thought that this was Adrian's last year," Wilson said. "And why wouldn't it be? He stands to make a boatload of money. He has done everything we've ever asked of him here." Wilson said Oklahoma "will not put Adrian's health in jeopardy" by playing him in a bowl game before he is ready. (More at ESPN.com)
Peterson likely out six-eight weeks: According to Dr. Scott Rahhal, an orthopedic surgeon at Eastern Oklahoma Orthopedic Center, even if someone is a particularly fast healer, "it's still six to eight weeks" recovery time. Rahhal said he couldn't comment on the specifics of Peterson's injury, because he hadn't seen the X-rays. But Rahhal spoke in general terms about broken clavicles and said even with aggressive treatments, the prognosis is unchanged. Rahhal said there are usually no long-term effects of a broken collarbone. OU coach Bob Stoops said Peterson's injury would not need surgery and it was possible Peterson could return for a bowl game. (Tulsa World)
More Changes in Secondary: Oklahoma made another switch in its starting defensive backfield, inserting Lendy Holmes in place of D.J. Wolfe at the boundary cornerback position Saturday. Defensive coordinator Brent Venables said Holmes earned the start with his performance in practice. "What you do in practice shows," Holmes said. "Coach (Venables) will give you a fair chance if you show him what you've got in practice and that's what I did this week." Wolfe played all of last week's game at the position, despite allowing a 33-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter against Texas. Coaches spoke well of Wolfe's performance in that game, outside of the TD. (NewsOK.com)
No returns for Peterson: [Adrian] Peterson did not return kickoffs for the first time in three games. Juaquin Iglesias, who returned them before Peterson got the call, joined Reggie Smith instead. (Tulsa World)
Sooners surge to 34-9 victory: SoonerSports.com
Adrian Peterson Injury Crushes Sooner Nation: TheFanHouse
Game Balls -- A surprise star: The Oklahoman
Three questions with Kevin Wilson: The Oklahoman
Collarbone injury spoils glorious afternoon for Petersons: The Oklahoman
Offense will have to evolve around QB: The Oklahoman
What's next for OU at running back?: The Oklahoman
Stock Report -- A chance for a new star: The Oklahoman
Despite victory, Stoops unhappy with mitakes: The Oklahoman
Tramel says go wtih Gutierrez: The Oklahoman
Win, lose: Norman Transcript
It's all about how hard Sooners respond: Norman Transcript
Much to overcome: Norman Transcript
Peterson's legacy: Norman Transcript
The Big Hurt - Peterson injures collarbone in win: Tulsa World
Peterson's injury will likely take 6-8 weeks to heal: Tulsa World
Sooners face their worst case scenario: Tulsa World
Defense produces big plays: Tulsa World
Deflated players move on: Tulsa World
The Replacements: Tulsa World
Two Minute Drill: Tulsa World
More pressure will fall on Thompson: Dallas Morning News
Peterson's next start could be on a Sunday: Dallas Morning News
Sooners' win costly: Dallas Morning News
OU victory comes at high price: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Peterson family reunites: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Oklahoma inflicts pain on Cyclones, but loses top rusher: Des Moines Register
Sooners Win Game, Lose Star: New York Post
Oklahoma's Peterson Probably Out for Year: LA Times
Labels: Adrian Peterson, Injuries, Injury, Secondary
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