(10/8) Adrian Peterson back in 2007? OU-Texas notes, columns and more.
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Peterson says, "We've just got to see" if its the final OU-Texas: Three years ago, Adrian Peterson said he signed with Oklahoma rather than Texas because the Sooners had a better opportunity to win national championships. On Saturday, he exited the Cotton Bowl with 109 yards rushing and a touchdown, but with his second straight loss to the Longhorns. "I was pumped up, ready to play Texas," said Peterson, moments after getting some consoling words from Longhorns coach Mack Brown. "Any year, anybody would be ready to play this game." If Peterson, a junior, decides to enter the NFL draft after this season, he'll look back at Saturday as the defeat that guaranteed his leaving Oklahoma without a national title. If he goes pro, he'll also conclude his OU career with a 1-2 record against Texas. "We've just got to see, man," he said. "We've got a long season to go." (Dallas Morning News)
Sooners' D-Line overmatched by Texas' OL? One perceived mismatch entering the game was Texas' offensive line over OU's defensive line. The perception held true early as the Longhorns compiled nearly half (56) of their 127 total rushing yards in the first quarter. Defensive end Larry Birdine says the Sooners weren't caught off guard by much of what Texas did on the offensive line. "Their running backs were able to make plays and their linemen were staying on blocks." (NewsOK.com)
Peterson praises UT's kick coverage: Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson praised the directional kickoffs of Texas' Greg Johnson. After Texas' first touchdown, Peterson returned the kickoff a career-long 59 yards, although an OU penalty negated 15 yards of it. But on his ensuing three returns, Peterson totaled 35 yards. "Every time I caught it, they were almost there in my face," he said. (Dallas Morning News)
Kelly disappointed with execution: OU receiver Malcolm Kelly was frustrated, but not by the fact that Texas limited him to two receptions for 31 yards. "Our execution was poor," he said. "I'm disappointed because no one really knows our potential like I feel our team does, and we definitely didn't show it." (Star-Telegram)
Lack of pressure costly to Sooners defensive: OU defensive end C.J. Ah You had a team-high eight tackles against UT, and Calvin Thibodeaux had three tackles for loss. But defensive end Larry Birdine said the line didn't put enough pressure on quarterback Colt McCoy, and when OU blitzed, the secondary became vulnerable. "I'm very disappointed, especially since I was a non-factor in the second half," said Birdine, who had only one tackle. (Dallas Morning News)
Sooners stumble in Dallas: SoonerSports.com
Hard-hitting Horns get physical with Sooners: ESPN.com
McCoy goes from Colt to stallion in Red River: CBS Sportsline
Five turnovers cost Sooners in second straight loss: Norman Transcript
Defense didn't break against Longhorns: Norman Transcript
Mistakes hurt: Norman Transcript
Sooners a riddle that's tough to solve: Norman Transcript
Effects of loss to Longhorns are far-reaching for Sooners: The Oklahoman
Second-half struggles mar Peterson's day: The Oklahoman
A.D. thought he was down on first-quarter fumble call: The Oklahoman
'Horns McCoy was ready: The Oklahoman
Dad watches No. 28 as a free man: The Oklahoman
Stock Report: The Oklahoman
Damage assesment: The Oklahoman
Game balls: The Oklahoman
Surrendering end zone key to Red River agreement: The Oklahoman
Sooners lose tradition: The Oklahoman
Controlling end zone gives 'Horns an advantage: The Oklahoman
A bad day, but bright future: Tulsa World
Trying times for '06 team: Tulsa World
Turnovers, penalties hurt OU: Tulsa World
Sooners' deficiencies exploited: Tulsa World
Horns run down stumbling OU: Dallas Morning News
UT responds to Brown's challenge: Dallas Morning News
Five key moments: Dallas Morning News
Sooners flagged at wrong times: Dallas Morning News
Given an inch, McCoy takes Horns the distance: Dallas Morning News
Texas' second-half revival sinks OU: Austin American-Statesman
OU had best player; Texas had best team: Austin American-Statesman
In the trenches, Texas wins big: Austin American-Statesman
Adjustments help UT match Peterson's ferocity: Austin American-Statesman
McCoy comes up big in Big D: Austin American-Statesman
Longhorns played game of takeaway: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
'Horns won this one in trenches: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Fumble swings momentum: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
UT seizes opportunity in second straight win over OU: Houston Chronicle
Disputed lateral leaves OU dazed and confused: Houston Chronicle
Texas' second-half comeback silences Oklahoma: San Antonio Express-News
Peterson can't hide disappointment after loss: San Antonio Express-News
Sooners' chances slip away with turnovers: San Antonio Express-News
Peterson says, "We've just got to see" if its the final OU-Texas: Three years ago, Adrian Peterson said he signed with Oklahoma rather than Texas because the Sooners had a better opportunity to win national championships. On Saturday, he exited the Cotton Bowl with 109 yards rushing and a touchdown, but with his second straight loss to the Longhorns. "I was pumped up, ready to play Texas," said Peterson, moments after getting some consoling words from Longhorns coach Mack Brown. "Any year, anybody would be ready to play this game." If Peterson, a junior, decides to enter the NFL draft after this season, he'll look back at Saturday as the defeat that guaranteed his leaving Oklahoma without a national title. If he goes pro, he'll also conclude his OU career with a 1-2 record against Texas. "We've just got to see, man," he said. "We've got a long season to go." (Dallas Morning News)
Sooners' D-Line overmatched by Texas' OL? One perceived mismatch entering the game was Texas' offensive line over OU's defensive line. The perception held true early as the Longhorns compiled nearly half (56) of their 127 total rushing yards in the first quarter. Defensive end Larry Birdine says the Sooners weren't caught off guard by much of what Texas did on the offensive line. "Their running backs were able to make plays and their linemen were staying on blocks." (NewsOK.com)
Peterson praises UT's kick coverage: Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson praised the directional kickoffs of Texas' Greg Johnson. After Texas' first touchdown, Peterson returned the kickoff a career-long 59 yards, although an OU penalty negated 15 yards of it. But on his ensuing three returns, Peterson totaled 35 yards. "Every time I caught it, they were almost there in my face," he said. (Dallas Morning News)
Kelly disappointed with execution: OU receiver Malcolm Kelly was frustrated, but not by the fact that Texas limited him to two receptions for 31 yards. "Our execution was poor," he said. "I'm disappointed because no one really knows our potential like I feel our team does, and we definitely didn't show it." (Star-Telegram)
Lack of pressure costly to Sooners defensive: OU defensive end C.J. Ah You had a team-high eight tackles against UT, and Calvin Thibodeaux had three tackles for loss. But defensive end Larry Birdine said the line didn't put enough pressure on quarterback Colt McCoy, and when OU blitzed, the secondary became vulnerable. "I'm very disappointed, especially since I was a non-factor in the second half," said Birdine, who had only one tackle. (Dallas Morning News)
Sooners stumble in Dallas: SoonerSports.com
Hard-hitting Horns get physical with Sooners: ESPN.com
McCoy goes from Colt to stallion in Red River: CBS Sportsline
Five turnovers cost Sooners in second straight loss: Norman Transcript
Defense didn't break against Longhorns: Norman Transcript
Mistakes hurt: Norman Transcript
Sooners a riddle that's tough to solve: Norman Transcript
Effects of loss to Longhorns are far-reaching for Sooners: The Oklahoman
Second-half struggles mar Peterson's day: The Oklahoman
A.D. thought he was down on first-quarter fumble call: The Oklahoman
'Horns McCoy was ready: The Oklahoman
Dad watches No. 28 as a free man: The Oklahoman
Stock Report: The Oklahoman
Damage assesment: The Oklahoman
Game balls: The Oklahoman
Surrendering end zone key to Red River agreement: The Oklahoman
Sooners lose tradition: The Oklahoman
Controlling end zone gives 'Horns an advantage: The Oklahoman
A bad day, but bright future: Tulsa World
Trying times for '06 team: Tulsa World
Turnovers, penalties hurt OU: Tulsa World
Sooners' deficiencies exploited: Tulsa World
Horns run down stumbling OU: Dallas Morning News
UT responds to Brown's challenge: Dallas Morning News
Five key moments: Dallas Morning News
Sooners flagged at wrong times: Dallas Morning News
Given an inch, McCoy takes Horns the distance: Dallas Morning News
Texas' second-half revival sinks OU: Austin American-Statesman
OU had best player; Texas had best team: Austin American-Statesman
In the trenches, Texas wins big: Austin American-Statesman
Adjustments help UT match Peterson's ferocity: Austin American-Statesman
McCoy comes up big in Big D: Austin American-Statesman
Longhorns played game of takeaway: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
'Horns won this one in trenches: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Fumble swings momentum: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
UT seizes opportunity in second straight win over OU: Houston Chronicle
Disputed lateral leaves OU dazed and confused: Houston Chronicle
Texas' second-half comeback silences Oklahoma: San Antonio Express-News
Peterson can't hide disappointment after loss: San Antonio Express-News
Sooners' chances slip away with turnovers: San Antonio Express-News
Labels: 2007, Adrian Peterson, Defense, Defense Line, Malcolm Kelly, OU-Texas
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