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Carl Pendleton wins Bowden award: Oklahoma defensive tackle Carl Pendleton has been named the recipient of the 2006 Bobby Bowden Award. The honor is bestowed annually by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Pendleton, who graduated from OU in December as a sociology major and religious studies minor, gained national attentioin during the season when it was announced he would forgo his senior season of elibility. The Sapulpa, Okla., native said he made the decision after becoming the legal guardian for his 11-year-old brother, Kierstan. Subsequently, Pendleton received one of the National Football Foundation's Post-Graduate Scholarships, an $18,000 grant the honor student will use to pursue graduate studies at OU. Pendleton also is a finalist for the John Wooden Citizenship Cup, which presented annually by Athletes for a Better World. Earlier, he was announced as a finalist for the Football Writers Association of America Courage Award and the Danny Wuerffel Trophy. The Bowden Award, named after Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden, is presented at the site of the BCS national championship game. (SoonerSports.com)
No. 1 issue? Who will quarterback?: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma's pressing issues: The Oklahoman
Hard Fiesta deserves siesta: Tulsa World
Negativity may deter OU recruits: Tulsa World
Carl Pendleton wins Bowden award: Oklahoma defensive tackle Carl Pendleton has been named the recipient of the 2006 Bobby Bowden Award. The honor is bestowed annually by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Pendleton, who graduated from OU in December as a sociology major and religious studies minor, gained national attentioin during the season when it was announced he would forgo his senior season of elibility. The Sapulpa, Okla., native said he made the decision after becoming the legal guardian for his 11-year-old brother, Kierstan. Subsequently, Pendleton received one of the National Football Foundation's Post-Graduate Scholarships, an $18,000 grant the honor student will use to pursue graduate studies at OU. Pendleton also is a finalist for the John Wooden Citizenship Cup, which presented annually by Athletes for a Better World. Earlier, he was announced as a finalist for the Football Writers Association of America Courage Award and the Danny Wuerffel Trophy. The Bowden Award, named after Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden, is presented at the site of the BCS national championship game. (SoonerSports.com)
Stoops' pay is close to $3 million in 2006: The Oklahoman
No. 1 issue? Who will quarterback?: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma's pressing issues: The Oklahoman
Hard Fiesta deserves siesta: Tulsa World
Negativity may deter OU recruits: Tulsa World
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