Box May Be Redshirt? Sooners WRs Shine
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Sooners' WR bunch shines: While you're at it, keep an eye on OU's wide receivers this afternoon, and not just after they've caught passes. "I don't think since I've been here I've seen that group play that hard," Sooner wide receivers coach Kevin Sumlin said of last week's victory over Miami. "They went after it both run and pass. It makes you feel good as coaches because we've been harping on that." The willingness of Malcolm Kelly, Manuel Johnson and Juaquin Iglesias to block is especially crucial on the bubble screen passes Sam Bradford likes to throw, and when tailback DeMarco Murray turns a run outside, as he is prone to do. (Tulsa World)
Oklahoma Connection: Utah State coach Brent Guy graduated from Oklahoma State in 1983 and served as graduate assistant and linebackers coach at OSU. But he has downplayed the significance of returning to Oklahoma Saturday. “That’s not what the game is about,” he said. “The game will be about our guys going in there and playing against a team that’s ranked in the top three in the country." (Norman Transcript)
Box may be redshirted? Even though coach Bob Stoops said linebacker Austin Box would be one of three freshmen to play this season, Box has yet to step on the field, suggesting he will redshirt this year. "I wasn't completely sold,” defensive coordinator Brent Venables said. "He could play, but we're in a situation health-wise we don't have to do that. "In the end, I think he gets more value picking up that year down the road.” (NewsOK.com)
What's a coach to do when the game turns into a blowout?: The Oklahoman
Iglesias and Gresham lead the way with 11 receptions, but Kelly has five TDs: The Oklahoman
Keys to the game: The Oklahoman
Point/Counterpoint: The Oklahoman
OU grad assistant glad to be with Sooners: Tulsa World
OU Notebook -- Sooner spies?: Tulsa World
Pundits are impressed by Sooners: Tulsa World
Pull up those bandwagon reins: Tulsa World
5 Storylines: Tulsa World
Letdown?: Norman Transcript
Bradford's story could be one for the ages: Norman Transcript
Can Oklahoma continue hot start?: Dallas Morning News
Fast-starting OU keeps level head: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
New-look Ags try to slow Sooners: Salt Lake City Tribune
Sooners taking Ags seriously: Salt Lake Tribune
Aggies pay high price for cash: Salt Lake Tribune
Aggie coaches, players have ties to Oklahoma: Utah Statesman
Aggies focus on playing error-free: Desert News
Sooners' WR bunch shines: While you're at it, keep an eye on OU's wide receivers this afternoon, and not just after they've caught passes. "I don't think since I've been here I've seen that group play that hard," Sooner wide receivers coach Kevin Sumlin said of last week's victory over Miami. "They went after it both run and pass. It makes you feel good as coaches because we've been harping on that." The willingness of Malcolm Kelly, Manuel Johnson and Juaquin Iglesias to block is especially crucial on the bubble screen passes Sam Bradford likes to throw, and when tailback DeMarco Murray turns a run outside, as he is prone to do. (Tulsa World)
Oklahoma Connection: Utah State coach Brent Guy graduated from Oklahoma State in 1983 and served as graduate assistant and linebackers coach at OSU. But he has downplayed the significance of returning to Oklahoma Saturday. “That’s not what the game is about,” he said. “The game will be about our guys going in there and playing against a team that’s ranked in the top three in the country." (Norman Transcript)
Box may be redshirted? Even though coach Bob Stoops said linebacker Austin Box would be one of three freshmen to play this season, Box has yet to step on the field, suggesting he will redshirt this year. "I wasn't completely sold,” defensive coordinator Brent Venables said. "He could play, but we're in a situation health-wise we don't have to do that. "In the end, I think he gets more value picking up that year down the road.” (NewsOK.com)
What's a coach to do when the game turns into a blowout?: The Oklahoman
Iglesias and Gresham lead the way with 11 receptions, but Kelly has five TDs: The Oklahoman
Keys to the game: The Oklahoman
Point/Counterpoint: The Oklahoman
OU grad assistant glad to be with Sooners: Tulsa World
OU Notebook -- Sooner spies?: Tulsa World
Pundits are impressed by Sooners: Tulsa World
Pull up those bandwagon reins: Tulsa World
5 Storylines: Tulsa World
Letdown?: Norman Transcript
Bradford's story could be one for the ages: Norman Transcript
Can Oklahoma continue hot start?: Dallas Morning News
Fast-starting OU keeps level head: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
New-look Ags try to slow Sooners: Salt Lake City Tribune
Sooners taking Ags seriously: Salt Lake Tribune
Aggies pay high price for cash: Salt Lake Tribune
Aggie coaches, players have ties to Oklahoma: Utah Statesman
Aggies focus on playing error-free: Desert News
Labels: Austin Box, Oklahoma Sooners, Redshirt, Utah State
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