(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
Longhorns scouting report: The Oklahoman
All eyes will be on Peterson in Dallas Saturday: Norman Transcript
Sooner defenders confident going into Dallas: Norman Transcript
Granger is focal point of OU line: Tulsa World
Know the foe -- Texas Longhorns: Tulsa World
Questions with Rufus Alexander: Tulsa World
A recap of the last six OU-Texas games: Tulsa World
OU Notebook: Tulsa World
McCoy hoping to make splash against Sooners: Austin American-Statesman
OU-Texas tickets keep rising: Austin American-Statesman
Some QBs judged by this one: Dallas Morning News
Thursday's OU-UT Notebook: Dallas Morning News
Horns' win last season has lasting effect: Dallas Morning News
OU RB's dad wants to leave past behind: Dallas Morning News
'Horns see revenge for OU's streak: Ft. Worth Star Telegram
McCoy impresses Sooners coaches: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Red River Rivalry Key Matchup: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
OU's Thompson shines in boomerang QB role: San Antonio Express-News
UT linebacker wishes ex-OU star was playing: San Antonio Express-News
After AD, should be Texas' turn: San Antonio Express-News
Horns' McCoy wiser since Buckeye bashing: San Antonio Express-News
The question mark is gone: Daily Texan
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
Wolfe gets a second chance: The Oklahoman
Longhorns scouting report: The Oklahoman
All eyes will be on Peterson in Dallas Saturday: Norman Transcript
Sooner defenders confident going into Dallas: Norman Transcript
Granger is focal point of OU line: Tulsa World
Know the foe -- Texas Longhorns: Tulsa World
Questions with Rufus Alexander: Tulsa World
A recap of the last six OU-Texas games: Tulsa World
OU Notebook: Tulsa World
McCoy hoping to make splash against Sooners: Austin American-Statesman
OU-Texas tickets keep rising: Austin American-Statesman
Some QBs judged by this one: Dallas Morning News
Thursday's OU-UT Notebook: Dallas Morning News
Horns' win last season has lasting effect: Dallas Morning News
OU RB's dad wants to leave past behind: Dallas Morning News
'Horns see revenge for OU's streak: Ft. Worth Star Telegram
McCoy impresses Sooners coaches: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Red River Rivalry Key Matchup: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
OU's Thompson shines in boomerang QB role: San Antonio Express-News
UT linebacker wishes ex-OU star was playing: San Antonio Express-News
After AD, should be Texas' turn: San Antonio Express-News
Horns' McCoy wiser since Buckeye bashing: San Antonio Express-News
The question mark is gone: Daily Texan
Labels: Cotton Bowl, Joe Castiglione, OU-Texas, Reggie Smith
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