(10/20) Smith Questionable, Sooners Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

No curse here: Stoops dismissed talk of any OU curse this week, despite a run of unfortunate events that includes the loss of quarterback Rhett Bomar, a controversial loss at Oregon and now Adrian Peterson's injury. "I like to say you play the hand you're dealt," Stoops said. "I like to play cards. And you don't fold or throw them in when you get one not as pretty as another." Such hard times have usually seen the Sooners respond under Stoops. "I think because we're capable of it," Stoops said. "I feel we're a lot stronger maybe than people give us credit for. Everybody likes to throw out the doom and gloom, to play on all the fans emotions, when in the end, it doesn't have to be that way. (NewsOK.com)

R. Smith status questionable: Strong safety Reggie Smith, who injured his left knee on a punt return on Saturday against Iowa State, didn't practice Monday or Tuesday. OU sports information director Kenny Mossman said Smith did practice on Wednesday, as coach Bob Stoops anticipated he would. The Sooners go through a light practice on Thursdays. Smith spent the first two days of the week on crutches, resting what an MRI exam determined was a knee bruise. Smith's status is still unclear for Saturday's homecoming game against Colorado. If he is available to play, it's likely he would do so only on defense. (Tulsa World)

OU, OSU analysis: The Oklahoman

Sooners needing a hero again: The Oklahoman

Buffs keep it low-key as they prepare to battle the Sooners: Denver Post

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