Oklahoma Sooners Football Blog: (10/5) Castiglione on Cotton Bowl, Governors Wager, and OU Articles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

AD Joe Castiglione plans to keep game at Cotton Bowl and same time: The future of the Red River Rivalry in Dallas might be a topic of considerable debate. Any thought of moving the kickoff to night, however, apparently isn't up for discussion. ABC pushed to move this year's game to its prime-time slot, only to find both schools opposed. "Quite candidly, I don't see a day when we'll agree to play this game at night," Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione said. "There are just too many characteristics that are important to the fans. And too many issues for us to address to have that game at night. "I believe the fans like it just where it is. And they have been a big part of making this game what it is. ... We feel like it's placed just perfectly -- 2:30 in the afternoon." (NewsOK.com)

Friendly wager between Oklahoma-Texas Governors: As per tradition, the governors of Texas and Oklahoma have made a friendly wager on the game. The governor whose team is on the losing end will donate a basket of goods made in his state to a charity selected by the winning governor. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who was a yell leader at Texas A&M, issued this statement: "I have no doubt that Coach (Mack) Brown and the Longhorns will make it two in a row over the Sooners this Saturday in Dallas. Fortunately, OU's trip across the Red River won't be for nothing. They can get a look at the Longhorns' national championship trophy while they are in Texas." Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry made this prediction: "I have unwavering confidence that Coach Stoops and our Sooners will make Saturday a triumphant one for the crimson and cream." (Austin American-Statesman)

R. Smith back to practice: OU sophomore Reggie Smith returned to practice Wednesday. The starting strong safety missed two days of practice when a cut on his leg became infected. The cut was a turf burn suffered Sept. 16 at Oregon. The injury is not expected to affect Smith’s availability Saturday against Texas. (NewsOK.com)

All Day, All-Access: Week Five: SoonerSports.com

Rivalry Week: AOL Sports

Red River Matchup: OU Defensive Line vs. UT Offensive Line: AOL Sports

Red River Matchup: OU Special Teams vs. UT Special Teams: AOL Sports

Red River Matchup: OU QB/WR/TE Vs. UT Secondary: AOL Sports

Red River Matchup: OU Offensive Line vs. UT Defensive Line: AOL Sports

Red River Matchup: OU Running Back Vs. UT Linebackers: AOL Sports

Neighbors deatail their loyalty on lawns: The Oklahoman

Harris' game hasn't changed in the NFL: The Oklahoman

Roadwork rare on route to Cotton Bowl: The Oklahoman