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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesStoops a candidate for NFL Falcons job? ESPN's NFL Insider Chris Mortensen, reported on Sunday NFL Countdown that Oklahoma's Bob Stoops is among the three candidates the Falcons owner, Arthur Blank is looking to replace current head coach Jim Mora. Remember in 2003, Stoops was also rumored for the job. We'll see... Closing the roof: The retractable roof at the University of Phoenix Stadium will be put to use Monday. The roof will be open for parachutists to descend through the opening shortly before kickoff, then close for the game. "We're doing it for fan comfort," said Shawn Schoeffler, Fiesta Bowl media relations liaison. "The game will kick off at 6:50 (7:50 central) and probably won't be over until after 10."(NewsOK.com)OU's Ah You Continues Fiesta Bowl Family Tradition: C.J. Ah You is carrying along a family tradition he didn’t even know about. The Oklahoma defensive end will be the third member of his family to play in the Fiesta Bowl. His uncle, Junior, won defensive MVP in the inaugural Fiesta Bowl in 1971 playing for Arizona State. His father, Charles, was a backup running back for BYU in the 1974 Fiesta Bowl. (East Valley Tribune)Birdine keeping it closed too: The last time Oklahoma defensive end Larry Birdine spoke out before a BCS game, he gave USC several bulletin boards worth of material. Two years later, he revisited reporters in the University of Phoenix Stadium stands as part of Fiesta Bowl media day Saturday. "I don't want another Orange Bowl incident happening," Birdine said. "Let's just say it wasn't pretty." (Tulsa World)Stoops: Same schedule, Different days: OU has tried to keep its practice routine like it would for a normal game during Fiesta Bowl preparations. OU coach Bob Stoops said doing that can cause some confusion. Saturday, he wasn't even sure what day of the week it was. "I look at it as Thursday," he said. "You kind of go through your game week, getting prepared for the game, what you emphasize in practice. Today for us is like a Thursday practice. It's kind of how you mentally go into it." (Norman Transcript)Switzer and Johnson reunite: Former Sooners coach Barry Switzer will be one of Fox's Fiesta Bowl analysts during the game and will sit on a sideline studio platform next to Jimmy Johnson for pregame, halftime and postgame analysis. Switzer, who was an assistant coach at Arkansas when Johnson played there, and Johnson are old rivals, including Johnson's days at Oklahoma State (he lost every game to Switzer's Sooners) and Miami (he was 3-0 against OU). But their rivalry heated up even more when Switzer replaced Johnson as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. "I've seen him every once in a while through the years," Switzer said. "We've had a couple conversations." (Tulsa World)Something they like to have: Oklahoma players took a liking to the Fiesta Bowl trophy, taking turns shooting photos of teammates posing beside it. Some might consider the trophy gaudy, with diamonds and gold and even a stained-glass window effect on a dome that serves as the base to a football topper. Not the Sooners. "We gotta have it," said offensive lineman George "Duke" Robinson. (NewsOK.com) Labels: Ah You, Barry Switzer, Bob Stoops, Fiesta Bowl, Larry Birdine, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesRelatively warm to BSU: Locals in the Phoenix area have been lamenting the unseasonably cool weather. Not Boise State quarterback Jared Zabransky. "Just really enjoying the weather," he said. "When bad weather around here is 55 degrees and a little drizzle, that's not too bad." (NewsOK.com)Speed makes up for it: So how do the Broncos compensate for their relative light weight? "A lot of speed," OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said. "We're not the biggest team that walks onto the field a lot of weeks. But there's a lot of activity. That's the way they play. They're very active." (Tulsa World)Boise State's practices improving: The Broncos say Wednesday's sloppy practice served its purpose -- knocking off the rust.Execution improved Thursday, they said. The Broncos held a closed practice Friday."You look at (Thursday's) practice compared to the first practice, 100 percent turnaround," tailback Ian Johnson said. "The heart and the energy were there the first day, but it just wasn't as crisp as (Thursday). It was a good, physical practice. You can just count on us getting better each practice and peaking for the game." (Idaho Statesman)
Sooners clicking as game draws near: SoonerSports.com
Musings from OU Fiesta Bowl central: SoonerSports.comFiesta Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Boise State Notes: Oklahoma FanHouseAlexander has come a long way: Norman Transcript
Sooners have time to have fun: Norman Transcript
Venables has Sooner defense thriving: The Oklahoman
Venables fine waiting for head coaching job: The Oklahoman
Beware -- Anything can happen: The Oklahoman
Boise QB worked to get his mind right: The Oklahoman
In, out and in as Sooners' QB: USA Today
Patrick ready to hand spotlight back to Peterson: Tulsa World
Building the Fiesta Bowl: Tulsa World
Peterson ponds Sims' record, future: Tulsa World
Venables still a Sooner despite being on hit list: Tulsa World
OU daily log: Tulsa World
Unique stadium quite a sight to see: Tulsa World
All about Boise: Tulsa World
Fiesta Bowl matchups: Tulsa World
The Insiders' Top 5 OU running backs: Tulsa World
Wilson comes of age in Broncos' backfield: Idaho Statesman
Thompson steps back into quarterback role and unites a young team: Idaho Statesman
O-line plows the way for successful Sooners: Idaho Statesman
OU player spotlight on Garrett Hartley: Idaho Statesman
Boise State's special teams: Idaho Statesman
Oklahoma's special teams: Idaho Statesman
Boise State's uphill battle leads to Fiesta: Dallas Morning News
OU's Ah You carrying the family torch: MSNBC
Blown call changed Sooners' fortunes: East Valley Tribune
Sooners' Peterson won't rush departure: Arizona Republic
Fiesta Bowl preview and prediction: Arizona Republic
Pressure doesn't faze Broncos: Arizona Republic
Patience, toughness power Johnson's rise: Arizona Republic
BSU defense faces juggernaut in OU: Twin Falls Times-NewsLabels: Boise State, Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesPeterson shows no rust: OU running back Adrian Peterson has gotten most of the workload in practice to make sure he's not rusty next Monday, offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said. Still, Wilson said Peterson, Allen Patrick and Chris Brown will all see action. "I've knocked all the rust off and [am] back to 100 percent," Peterson said. (Dallas Morning News)Wilson unsure on how good Boise State is: Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Thursday he's still trying to figure out how good Boise State is.He has watched BSU opponents San Jose State, Utah and Hawaii play in bowl games -- TiVo remote in hand -- to get a gauge."You're playing a team that looks awfully good who in some ways you know little about," Wilson said, "and you're trying to get a feel for that." (Idaho Statesman)Sumlin Interviewed at La. Tech? OU receivers coach Kevin Sumlin said he met with representatives of Louisiana Tech about their head coaching vacancy, but the talks never got serious. Reports in Miami also linked Sumlin to the offensive coordinator position under new Hurricanes coach Randy Shannon. Sumlin said it was all media speculation, though, and that he has not spoken with anyone at Miami. (Dallas Morning News)OU's and BSU's Alexanders related: Boise State safety Gerald Alexander hasn't been able to catch up with Oklahoma linebacker Rufus Alexander, a distant relative. The two are planning to get together at some point during bowl week.Gerald learned during the Christmas break that his great grandfather and Rufus' great-grandfather are cousins."My family is coming. I don't know how much of his Oklahoma family is coming, but we're all family and I'm sure we'll meet together," Gerald said. (Idaho Statesman)A. Peterson to make decision after Fiesta Bowl: With speculation running wild, Adrian Peterson remains coy about his future. The junior running back is 151 yards away from breaking Billy Sims' Oklahoma career rushing record of 4,118 yards. Peterson is expected to be an early first-round pick if he jumps to the NFL next year. "It's a big decision, but I'm waiting until after the game to finalize that," Peterson said. (Eastern Valley Tribune)Fiesta Bowl practice visitors: Practice visitors included former OU head coach Chuck Fairbanks, who resides in the Phoenix area. He watched much of the practice along side Oklahoma athletics director Joe Castiglione. (Oklahoma Practice Notes)Home Team: The Sooners are the home team and will wear their crimson-colored jerseys. ( Dallas Morning News)Top 5 Oklahoma Sooners Storylines of 2006: Oklahoma FanHouse OU Fiesta Bowl Offensive Quotes: SoonerSports.comMr. Popular: Norman TranscriptRooting for Boise, roots in Oklahoma: Norman TranscriptSooners aide studies Broncos' foes: Arizona RepublicOU Player Spotlight on Reggie Smith, defensive back: Idaho Statesman
Boise State won't catch Sooners snoozing: Idaho StatesmanOklahoma's pass defense: Idaho Statesman Labels: Adrian Peterson, Boise State, Fiesta Bowl, Kevin Sumlin, Kevin Wilson, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Rufus Alexander
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Mike Stoops visit the Sooners: OU coach Bob Stoops got a visit from younger brother and former co-defensive coordinator Mike Stoops on Wednesday. Mike Stoops, now head coach at Arizona (100 miles due south in Tucson), got to reunite with his brother, several staff members and a dozen or so players. "It's fun. I love seeing him," said Bob Stoops, who added that another brother, Mark -- Mike's defensive coordinator at Arizona -- would be arriving Thursday. Mike Stoops also coached defensive backs when he was at OU from 1999-2003. "I still have a connection with some guys," Mike Stoops said. "There isn't many guys left, but there's still about 10 or 12, maybe 15 guys that were playing when I was still here." (Tulsa World)Boise State hits the practice field: Boise State practiced Wednesday at Scottsdale Community College for the first time since breaking for Christmas on Saturday.The Broncos will practice today, Friday and Saturday at Scottsdale CC, then hold a walk-through at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday. Scottsdale CC has one full practice field and two half fields.The Broncos seemed to have good energy in the 15 minutes of practice the media were allowed to watch. They met with some local children after practice. (Idaho Statesman)A Boys and Girls Clubs TD Salute? When Oklahoma wide receiver Malcolm Kelly spoke to a group of kids from Phoenix-area Boys and Girls Clubs after practice Wednesday, he received an interesting request. If he scores a touchdown in the Fiesta Bowl, he was asked, would he be willing to clasp his hands -- fingertips to wrists, palms together -- like the Boys and Girls Club symbol? "Yeah,” Kelly said, nodding, "I can do that.” (NewsOK.com)Stoops visits with former Coach Alvarez: Bob Stoops had another reunion Wednesday when retired Wisconsin head coach (and now athletic director) Barry Alvarez showed up. Alvarez was Iowa's linebackers coach when Stoops was a Hawkeye safety and is part of the Fox Sports broadcast crew assigned to the Fiesta Bowl. He spent Wednesday getting tips on the Sooners from Stoops. "You know how that is, a player-coach relationship," Stoops said. (Tulsa World)Baressi travels with team to AZ, future unclear: A lost season for Ben Baressi at least ends with some reward. Baressi is with the Sooners in Arizona, after missing the season due to an undisclosed medical condition. The offensive lineman's future with the team is uncertain. (NewsOK.com)Oklahoma practice time spent: the team worked considerably on all facets of the game. Garrett Hartley had a second straight solid day of kicking field goals. The defense spent most of the practice on the practice field adjacent to the main game field at Pinnacle High School. The offense did extensive work on its passing game. (SoonerSports.com)Wager between State Governors: Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry and Idaho Gov. James Risch have made a friendly wager on the outcome of the Fiesta Bowl. The governor whose team comes up short will donate a basket of goods made in his home state to a charitable organization of the winning governor's choice. The University of Oklahoma and Boise State University will meet on New Year's Day in the annual game. ``I have unwavering confidence that Coach (Bob) Stoops and our Sooners will make Monday a triumphant one for the Crimson and Cream,'' Henry said. ``Boise State is an excellent team, but I plan to kick off the New Year with another OU victory.'' (KOTV.com)NFL draft expert on Adrian Peterson: Gil Brandt, the former Cowboys personnel director, is now a senior analyst for NFL.com. He said each case must be looked at individually before determining whether a player should go pro. "The big thing with Peterson is what it his collarbone going to be like," Brandt said. "That's where you have to go and get a good doctors' report on it. Or, have your doctor call the Oklahoma doctor and have them send you X-rays and so forth. "I hope the guy stays in school. I would say there isn't much chance that he will stay in school." (Dallas Morning News)Wilson made Sooners' offense go: Tulsa World
What to do in Phoenix: Tulsa World
OU Daily log: Tulsa WorldMike Stoops proud of Sooners' finish: The Oklahoman
Walk-ons enjoy little rewards of being a Sooner: The Oklahoman
BCS newbies keep their feet on the ground: The Oklahoman
Fiesta Bowl stadium a jewel in the desert: Idaho Statesman
OU player spotlight on Carl Pendleton: Idaho Statesman
Boise State's run offense: Idaho Statesman
Oklahoma's run defense: Idaho Statesman
All eyes will be on special teams: Idaho Statesman
Who will be the most effective RB -- Johnson or Peterson?: Idaho Statesman
Oklahoma knows it can count on Malcolm Kelly: Idaho Statesman
Peterson focused on bowl, not decision about future: Arizona Republic
Petersen hammers home game plan: Idaho Statesman
Fiesta Bowl Notebook -- Broncos' Johnson feels Sooner's pain: East Valley Tribune
Sooners' Alexander wouldn't give up: Arizona Republic
Arizona-raised Broncos live dream: Arizona Republic
Scottsdale is party central for fans: Arizona Republic
Setup beginning for Bowl games: Arizona RepublicLabels: Adrian Peterson, Ben Baressi, Boise State, Fiesta Bowl, Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSooners hold first practice in AZ: The No. 7 University of Oklahoma football team completed its first practice Tuesday at Pinnacle High School in preparation for the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The Sooners practiced in full pads for two and one-half hours under the Arizona sun, working out the kinks of a holiday layoff in sunny, low 70-degree weather. "We (coaches), we're really pleased," OU head coach Bob Stoops said. "In full pads, we got after it in a physical way. The guys looked good. "I love it (in Arizona). Great area; beautiful weather -- we're excited about being here. Pinnacle High School has a beautiful practice field and game field area. The locker room area is perfect. It's wonderful." (SoonerSports.com Coverage)Mike Stoops to pay a visit: During post-practice interviews, Sooner head coach Bob Stoops said Mike, his brother and the head coach at the University of Arizona, will be in town Wednesday. (Oklahoma Practice Notes)UM looking at Sumlin? In Sunday's Miami Herald, passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach Kevin Sumlin was mentioned as a possible hire by new Miami coach Randy Shannon. Tuesday, Sumlin seemed surprised. "I don't know anything about it," Sumlin said. "There's speculation everywhere this time of year. It doesn't affect me at all. That's the first I've heard of it. There's just no story there." (Tulsa World) Team to attend Insight.com bowl: Stoops also said his squad may attend the Insight.com Bowl, featuring Texas Tech and Minnesota on Dec. 27 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Tech is coached by former OU offensive coordinator Mike Leach. (Oklahoma Practice Notes)Boise State focused on more than one Sooner: Broncos coach Chris Petersen said he's focused on more than one Sooners star. "I think the one thing that jumps out is that everyone wants to talk about their offense and Adrian Peterson," Petersen said. "You don't win championships, and certainly the championships that Oklahoma has won, without great defense. "I think everybody loves to talk about offense and scoring points. It takes nothing away from their offense, but they have a lot of guys that play on defense. They don't miss a beat when they put other guys in. It will be a great challenge for our guys." (NewsOK.com)
BCS bowl big time for Boise: Tulsa World
OU Daily Log: Tulsa World
Knall returns to familiar territory: Tulsa World
Heupel again a key for OU: The Oklahoman
Fiesta Bowl all about fun and focus: Idaho Statesman
OU player spotlight on C.J. Ah You: Idaho Statesman
Impact players -- BSU's Clady, Oklahoma's Thompson: Idaho Statesman
Sooners make most of depth on defensive line: Idaho Statesman
Sooners' Stoops on top of his game this season: Idaho Statesman
Boise State readies for its biggest game: Tucson Citizen
Broncos belong on big stage: Arizona Republic
Thompson sparkles in 2nd chance: Arizona Republic
Stoops showed coaching prowess in tough times: Arizona RepublicLabels: Boise State, Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOklahoma arrives in Arizona: OU scored first in Arizona. The Sooners touched down at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Monday night to begin bowl preparations one day prior to Boise State. A long line of Fiesta Bowl dignitaries, unmistakable in canary yellow blazers, met the team on the tarmac. OU's players were off the 757 first. Dressed in matching crimson warm-ups, seniors Rufus Alexander, Larry Birdine and Chris Messner led the team into the crowd. Coaches, staff and families followed. The bowl welcome included dignitaries waving crimson shakers and Oklahoma signs while pasting the OU contingent with Fiesta Bowl stickers. Approximately 30 players flew with the team party which included coaches and staff on the charter from Oklahoma City. The balance of the team made their way to Arizona from hometowns across the country. (SoonerSports.com)
Stoops on Arriving to Arizona: "We were anxious to get here. Our team is incredibly excited to be here and spend time in Glendale and Phoenix." Oklahoma Coach, Bob Stoops said Monday Night. Former OU Back Rolle Passes away: Former OU running back David Rolle died Sunday in Denton, Texas. He was 69. After growing up in Poteau, Rolle lettered at Oklahoma for three years in the late 1950s. He was a part of the Sooners' record 47-game win streak and two national championships. Rolle played for one year in the AFL with the Denver Broncos. In that season, he had more than 500 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns. (NewsOK.com)Bowl Practice Today: OU begins bowl practices promptly on Tuesday at Pinnacle High School. The Sooners work in full pads beginning at 11:40 a.m. local time. Phoenix is one hour behind Central.Sooners back in BCS bowl scene: Arizona RepublicOU touches down, is ready for Fiesta: Dallas Morning NewsOklahoma's run offense vs. Boise State's run defense: Idaho StatesmanSooners have overcome obstacles: East Valley TribuneLabels: Bob Stoops, Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesPractice like game week: Stoops has his team practicing as if this were a game week, hoping to hone in the players' focus after two weeks of lighter workouts. "We had a very physical, good practice (Tuesday) in full pads, much like we have through the year on Tuesdays, working, of course, against Boise State's schemes," Stoops said. "I feel like we're making very good progress. "Our game plan is progressing. We just have to finish it up this week and polish it when we get out there." Today will be the Sooners' final workout before the players begin their holiday break. (NewsOK.com)Players get Fiesta Bowl treats: Sooners players received video iPods from the Fiesta Bowl along with clothing. The school is also allowed to provide a gift for reaching the game. Oklahoma chose to hand out 20-inch televisions to the players. "The best part of it is if you win it you get a ring," tight end Joe Jon Finley said. "That's really what we're trying for." (Star-Telegram)Reggie at WR in the Fiesta Bowl? The Sooners' early season experiment of occasionally playing sophomore defensive back Reggie Smith at wide receiver didn't last long. Smith got only a few snaps at receiver and none after the fourth game of the year. But could the experiment be reborn, possibly for the Fiesta Bowl? "We'll see," Smith said. "I've been talking to (receivers coach Kevin) Sumlin, trying to get me in there. We'll see what happens." (NewsOK.com)
Gresham's still learning -- but quickly: The Oklahoman
Sportscaster respects Boise: The Oklahoman
Adrian on...: The Oklahoman
Broncos look to win for little schools: The Oklahoman
Fiesta means part -- except for the bowl staff: Idaho StatesmanLabels: Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Reggie Smith
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOklahoma's Stoops a Bryant Coach of the Year Award Finalist: Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops is one of five finalists for the Paul "Bear" Bryant College Football Coach of the Year Award. The Houston Division of the American Heart Association today announced the finalists Wednesday. The winner will be chosen by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA) and named live at an award dinner benefiting the American Heart Association on Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in downtown Houston. Also that evening, the late Glenn "Bo" Schembechler will be honored as the recipient of the 2007 Paul Bear Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award. Schembechler passed away Nov. 17 of heart failure at age 77. The University of Michigan legend suffered his first heart attack at 40. He survived that attack, and would later survive another heart attack and two quadruple bypass surgeries. Throughout his 37-year battle with heart disease, Schembechler attributed medical science for his ability to fight and live a normal life. The 2006 Paul Bear Bryant College Football Coach of the Year Finalists, in alphabetical order, are: Bret Bielema, University of Wisconsin; Lloyd Carr, University of Michigan; Chris Peterson, Boise State University; Greg Schiano, Rutgers, and Stoops. (SoonerSports.com PR) FB Coaches and Players on Boise St.: SoonerSports.comLove of the game: Norman TranscriptPeterson has his reasons to return to action in bowl: The Oklahoman Peterson: 'No doubt, I will play': Tulsa World
Oklahoma controversy still follows Ducks around: Oregon Statesman JournalLabels: Award, Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesPeterson not worried about Fiesta Bowl Injury: Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson may be risking millions of dollars by playing in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl against No. 9 Boise State. But the junior said Wednesday he isn't worried about injuring his collarbone again and wants to break the school's all-time rushing record. "I've been playing the game since I was 7," Peterson said. "A lot of guys speculate and say that I'm not coming back or why should he play? But I love the game. That's why I play. I love the game, I love the guys that I play with. "God's decided for me to be back out there, so I'm just ready to get back in the groove and play." (Dallas Morning News)Stoops finishes third in AP Coach of the Year award: Jim Grobe held Wake Forest together after a couple of potentially devastating injuries, refused to let his players feel sorry for themselves and turned the perennially downtrodden Demon Deacons into champions. For orchestrating one of the most surprising turnarounds in college football - and the best season in Wake Forest's 105-year football history - Grobe was honored as The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Wednesday. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano, who took the once-laughable Scarlet Knights within a victory of the Bowl Championship Series, finished second with 12 votes. Oklahoma's Bob Stoops was third with six votes. Ohio State's Jim Tressel received three votes. Arkansas' Houston Nutt got two votes. Boise State's Chris Petersen, Louisville's Bobby Petrino and first-year Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema each received one vote. (Charlotte Observer) Labels: Adrian Peterson, Bob Stoops, Fiesta Bowl, Injury
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Sooners land commitments: OU's youth at wide receiver hasn't kept the Sooners from pursuing -- and selling -- some of the nation's top prep prospects. The Sooners secured a commitment Monday from James Kirkendoll of Round Rock, Texas, a four-star prospect and the 19th-ranked receiver nationally by Scout.com. That after landing Tyler Stradford from New Orleans over the weekend. OU now claims three wide receiver commitments in what will be a small class of signees. Stradford is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound prospect who is not currently ranked by Scout.com. (NewsOK.com)Limited Boise State Fiesta Bowl Tickets available: Boise State announced Tuesday that it has 300 tickets remaining for the Jan. 1 game against Oklahoma in Glendale, Ariz., at $150 each. The school was down to 100 tickets Tuesday morning but found another 200 as it filled earlier orders. Tickets are available by calling 426-4737. (Idaho Statesman)Former Oklahoma QB Grady regrets transferring: Former Oklahoma QB recruit Tommy Grady, talks about his transfer prior to Rhett Bomar's dismissal... "It's kind of hard to say you don't regret (leaving Oklahoma) because it's one of the huge names in college football, and there are a bunch of great players there," he said. "I do regret it a little." Grady was nearly 900 miles away when the Bomar story broke, but that kind of news travels fast. "I was getting a lot of calls from people saying I should come back. But I like it here," the fourth-year junior said. (More at the Tulsa World) Bedlam on Big 12's menu for Thanksgiving weekends: The Oklahoman
Weaving talent follows Broncos' Johnson off field: The Oklahoman
Big 12 places OU-OSU rivalry on Thanksgiving weekend slate: Tulsa World
Sooners' Big 12 schedule set through 2015: Norman Transcript
BSU bookstore breaks merchandise sales record: Idaho Statesman Sooner Compliment on QB McCoy: Austin American StatesmanLabels: Boise State, Recruiting, Tickets, Tommy Grady
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Oklahoma Fiesta Bowl billboards: Sooner fans got an early gift on Tuesday, courtesy of the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The bowl committee placed six billboards in the Oklahoma City metro area to welcome OU to the bowl game on New Year's Day. The signs display a Tostitos Fiesta Bowl logo and an action shot of running back Adrian Peterson in addition to the welcome message: "Congratulations, Oklahoma - Big 12 Conference Champions. See you in Glendale on Jan. 1." No. 7 Oklahoma (11-2) departs on Christmas Day for Arizona. The game is slated for New Year's Day at 7:30 p.m. (CT) and will be televised nationally by FOX. (SoonerSports.com)Future OU Football Big XII Schedule: The Big 12 Conference has announced its conference schedule for 2008-2015. Adjustments are still possible for any number of reasons, but for the most part the games should remain as scheduled and are released now to assist various entities for planning purposes. Complete Oklahoma Football Big XII Future Schedule. (SoonerSports PR)2008October 4 -- at Baylor October 11 -- Texas October 18 -- Kansas October 25 -- at Kansas State November 1 -- Nebraska November 8 -- at Texas A&M November 15 -- Texas Tech November 22 - Open November 28/29 -- at Oklahoma St. 2009October 10 -- Baylor October 17 -- at Texas October 24 -- at Kansas October 31 -- Kansas StateNovember 7 -- at Nebraska November 14 -- Texas A&M November 21 -- at Texas Tech November 27/28 -- Oklahoma State Don't give up on Bradford yet: The Oklahoman
Your guide to the bowls: The Oklahoman
Opportunity Knocks: The Oklahoman
OU seniors bowl savvy: Tulsa World
OU prepares for undefeated Broncos: SoonerSports.com
All Day, All-Access: SoonerSports.com Labels: Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners, Schedule
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesNine Senior Sooners Graduate: As the OU football team continues its preparations for the 2007 Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1 against Boise State, nine seniors concluded their undergraduate work on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the University of Oklahoma's graduation ceremony. Seniors C.J. Ah You, Rufus Alexander, Larry Birdine, John Dailey, Zach Latimer, Chris Messner, Carl Pendleton, Calvin Thibodeaux and Paul Thompson all participated in the commencement ceremony at the Lloyd Noble Center. The nine individuals make up a group of 11 seniors, the smallest in the Bob Stoops' era. (SoonerSports.com)
Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSooners move practice indoors, as Seniors prepare for graduation: Despite temperatures that climbed into the 70s -- a record for Dec. 16 -- the Sooners moved their Saturday practice indoors because of the wind, which consistently whipped at more than 20 miles per hour, with even higher gusts. Seniors were excused from practice, with several taking place in graduation. "We let the seniors go to graduation, but we had a really good practice without 'em," Stoops said. "Guys ran around and really played well." (NewsOK.com)
Players tackle real life in graduation speeches: The OklahomanThe Collected Wisdom of Merv Johnson | |
