(10/25) Peterson a Maxwell Semifinalist, Smith Expected to Play and Sooner Articles
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
AD on Maxwell Semifinalist: His time on the field may be decreasing, but there is no dip in respect for Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson. Acknowledging the broken collarbone that has sidelined Peterson, the Maxwell Football Club has tabbed the Sooner standout as one of 15 semifinalists for the 70th Maxwell Award. The honor is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate player. "While we recognize that Adrian is unable to play at this time, we felt that he was deserving of being on this list as one of the top players in college football, " said Mark Wolpert, Maxwell Club Senior Vice President for Collegiate Awards. Peterson suffered the injury on Oct. 14 during a 53-yard touchdown run against Iowa State. It capped a day in which the junior carried 26 times for 183 yards and a pair of TDs. On the season, Peterson has 168 carries for 935 yards and 10 touchdowns. He still ranks No. 3 nationally in rushing with 155.8 yards per game. He is No. 1 in all purpose yards at 204 per game and No. 4 in scoring at 11 points per game. He will remain in the national rankings until his percentage of games played drops below 75%. (SoonerSports Release)
Smith expected to play Saturday: Oklahoma defensive back Reggie Smith said Tuesday the results of an MRI performed on his sore left knee showed cracks in the upper portion of his tibia bone, but he doesn't expect to miss any playing time. "It's kind of painful," he said, "but, you know, you've got to go through some pain sometimes." Smith, the Sooners' starter at strong safety, has been one of the defense's most consistent players. He's also established himself as one of the Big 12 Conference's most explosive punt returners. With 19th-ranked OU visiting No. 23 Missouri and the Tigers high-powered offense this weekend, the Sooners could hardly do without him. But, he said, they won't have to. "They said if it was offseason, it'd be two weeks on crutches and I'd be good as new. But since I'm going through it, by the end of next week I shouldn't feel it. Every day it's getting better. I'm not feeling it near as much as I was in the past." Smith gets around campus on crutches to reduce wear and tear on the injury and facilitate healing. (Tulsa World)
Former Sooner Onyenegecha Cited: Former Oklahoma defensive back Chijioke Onyenegecha early Saturday morning was cited by Norman police after an accusation of vandalism. Norman police Capt. Leonard Judysaid a 21-year-old woman told police Onyenegecha smashed a car's front passenger window and dented a door, possibly with a crutch, after an argument. He was issued a citation on suspicion of vandalism and destruction of private property. Onyenegecha, 23, played football at OU in 2004 and 2005. (NewsOK.com)
Scott impressed with Oklahoma visit: The Oklahoma Sooners hosted several top visitors this past weekend, none more highly regarded than four-star safety Christian Scott. Scott, hailing from Dallas Skyline High School, made his first official visit to Norman, Okla., this past weekend. Though this was his second trip to Oklahoma, this time he got to see the atmosphere on game day. Overall, he was impressed. "Everything went really well," Scott said. "I was just impressed because they were behind the Sooners to the fullest. That was the thing that stood out to me; the fans. So many fans are there and behind the team." Scott says that he also got to hang out with players like Demarcus Granger and Lendy Holmes. Holmes and Granger are both originally from the Dallas area. (USA Today)
Stoops and players on Missouri game: SoonerSports.com
On the road: Norman Transcript
Key to the defense?: Norman Transcript
Hurt, not injury prone -- Adrian Peterson Draft Status: The Oklahoman
Will Mizzou add another bump to Sooners' road?: The Oklahoman
Freshman gains playing time: Tulsa World
OU Notebook -- Bumps in the road: Tulsa World
Some preaching from the book of Coach Stoops: Tulsa World
Gautt gets his due as OU legend: Enid News & Eagle
Sooners back among leaders in defense: Dallas Morning News
Location doesn't matter to Stoops, Sooners: Dallas Morning News
Another lost starter no concern for OU: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Sooners are hurting but...: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Smith's injury a severe blow to Missouri: Columbia Tribune
AD on Maxwell Semifinalist: His time on the field may be decreasing, but there is no dip in respect for Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson. Acknowledging the broken collarbone that has sidelined Peterson, the Maxwell Football Club has tabbed the Sooner standout as one of 15 semifinalists for the 70th Maxwell Award. The honor is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate player. "While we recognize that Adrian is unable to play at this time, we felt that he was deserving of being on this list as one of the top players in college football, " said Mark Wolpert, Maxwell Club Senior Vice President for Collegiate Awards. Peterson suffered the injury on Oct. 14 during a 53-yard touchdown run against Iowa State. It capped a day in which the junior carried 26 times for 183 yards and a pair of TDs. On the season, Peterson has 168 carries for 935 yards and 10 touchdowns. He still ranks No. 3 nationally in rushing with 155.8 yards per game. He is No. 1 in all purpose yards at 204 per game and No. 4 in scoring at 11 points per game. He will remain in the national rankings until his percentage of games played drops below 75%. (SoonerSports Release)
Smith expected to play Saturday: Oklahoma defensive back Reggie Smith said Tuesday the results of an MRI performed on his sore left knee showed cracks in the upper portion of his tibia bone, but he doesn't expect to miss any playing time. "It's kind of painful," he said, "but, you know, you've got to go through some pain sometimes." Smith, the Sooners' starter at strong safety, has been one of the defense's most consistent players. He's also established himself as one of the Big 12 Conference's most explosive punt returners. With 19th-ranked OU visiting No. 23 Missouri and the Tigers high-powered offense this weekend, the Sooners could hardly do without him. But, he said, they won't have to. "They said if it was offseason, it'd be two weeks on crutches and I'd be good as new. But since I'm going through it, by the end of next week I shouldn't feel it. Every day it's getting better. I'm not feeling it near as much as I was in the past." Smith gets around campus on crutches to reduce wear and tear on the injury and facilitate healing. (Tulsa World)
Former Sooner Onyenegecha Cited: Former Oklahoma defensive back Chijioke Onyenegecha early Saturday morning was cited by Norman police after an accusation of vandalism. Norman police Capt. Leonard Judysaid a 21-year-old woman told police Onyenegecha smashed a car's front passenger window and dented a door, possibly with a crutch, after an argument. He was issued a citation on suspicion of vandalism and destruction of private property. Onyenegecha, 23, played football at OU in 2004 and 2005. (NewsOK.com)
Scott impressed with Oklahoma visit: The Oklahoma Sooners hosted several top visitors this past weekend, none more highly regarded than four-star safety Christian Scott. Scott, hailing from Dallas Skyline High School, made his first official visit to Norman, Okla., this past weekend. Though this was his second trip to Oklahoma, this time he got to see the atmosphere on game day. Overall, he was impressed. "Everything went really well," Scott said. "I was just impressed because they were behind the Sooners to the fullest. That was the thing that stood out to me; the fans. So many fans are there and behind the team." Scott says that he also got to hang out with players like Demarcus Granger and Lendy Holmes. Holmes and Granger are both originally from the Dallas area. (USA Today)
Stoops and players on Missouri game: SoonerSports.com
On the road: Norman Transcript
Key to the defense?: Norman Transcript
Hurt, not injury prone -- Adrian Peterson Draft Status: The Oklahoman
Will Mizzou add another bump to Sooners' road?: The Oklahoman
Freshman gains playing time: Tulsa World
OU Notebook -- Bumps in the road: Tulsa World
Some preaching from the book of Coach Stoops: Tulsa World
Gautt gets his due as OU legend: Enid News & Eagle
Sooners back among leaders in defense: Dallas Morning News
Location doesn't matter to Stoops, Sooners: Dallas Morning News
Another lost starter no concern for OU: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Sooners are hurting but...: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Smith's injury a severe blow to Missouri: Columbia Tribune
Labels: Adrian Peterson, Arrested, Maxwell Award, Recruiting, Reggie Smith, Semi Finalist
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