English Back to Practice; Venables Unsure of CB Starter
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
English update; back to practice: Defensive end Auston English, on the mend from a broken ankle and a bout with the flu, took part in his first interviews on Sunday morning, then practiced Sunday afternoon for the first time since arriving in Scottsdale. "Other than the sickness, I'm feeling great," he said. "I haven't got out of my room but to go eat." The flu bug may be a blessing in disguise for English, giving him even more time to rest the ankle that knocked him out of three games. He returned in a limited capacity for the Big 12 championship, but figures to be full speed after another three weeks of rest. "I was good to go once we left Norman," he said. "I was looking forward to getting out here and having a full go at it. I would have liked to have gotten those few extra days of practice, but it is what it is." Defensive coordinator Brent Venables said he'd like to be able to start English and play him the entire game. (Tulsa World)
Venables unsure who'll start at CB: Sunday morning, OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables said he's still unsure who will start at cornerback opposite Marcus Walker. Sophomore Brian Jackson and redshirt freshman Dominique Franks have been battling for that spot all week. Venables said OU likely would have a starter picked by today. "Experience would help in that position, but we're not in a position to have that,” Venables said. (NewsOK.com)
Venables interviewed for Arkansas job: If then-Atlanta Falcons head coach Bobby Petrino hadn't taken the Arkansas head coaching job Dec. 11, Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables could have been headed to Fayetteville, Ark. Venables said he interviewed for the Arkansas job and it "went well." "Had they not gotten Coach Petrino," Venables said, "their plan was to go with a proven coordinator, and it was down to me and another guy." (Dallas Morning News)
A Player's Perspective of the Fiesta Bowl: SoonerSports.com
Defensive Player & Coach Quotes: SoonerSports.com
Fiesta Bowl to pit close friends: Tulsa World
'Schmitt happens' and OU could lose: Tulsa World
OU Daily Log: Tulsa World
Sooners haven't seen a spread like this: Norman Transcript
English getting better: Norman Transcript
West Virginia's triple-option offnese poses major test for OU: The Oklahoman
Coaches say little will change without Rodriguez on sideline: The Oklahoman
Fiesta might be a preview of next year's title game: The Oklahoman
Clear skies for OU, OSU: The Oklahoman
Sooners vow to show up to Fiesta this time: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Schmitt paves way for W. Va.: Arizona Republic
Play of Oklahoma linebacker Lofton speaks for itself: Arizona Republic
English uses break as 'jump-start': Arizona Republic
Oklahoma's Bradford dropped puck for pigskin: East Valley Tribune
Sooner DBs plan to be busy: Charleston Gazette
OU offensive line presents big challenge for WVU defenders: Charleston Gazette
English update; back to practice: Defensive end Auston English, on the mend from a broken ankle and a bout with the flu, took part in his first interviews on Sunday morning, then practiced Sunday afternoon for the first time since arriving in Scottsdale. "Other than the sickness, I'm feeling great," he said. "I haven't got out of my room but to go eat." The flu bug may be a blessing in disguise for English, giving him even more time to rest the ankle that knocked him out of three games. He returned in a limited capacity for the Big 12 championship, but figures to be full speed after another three weeks of rest. "I was good to go once we left Norman," he said. "I was looking forward to getting out here and having a full go at it. I would have liked to have gotten those few extra days of practice, but it is what it is." Defensive coordinator Brent Venables said he'd like to be able to start English and play him the entire game. (Tulsa World)
Venables unsure who'll start at CB: Sunday morning, OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables said he's still unsure who will start at cornerback opposite Marcus Walker. Sophomore Brian Jackson and redshirt freshman Dominique Franks have been battling for that spot all week. Venables said OU likely would have a starter picked by today. "Experience would help in that position, but we're not in a position to have that,” Venables said. (NewsOK.com)
Venables interviewed for Arkansas job: If then-Atlanta Falcons head coach Bobby Petrino hadn't taken the Arkansas head coaching job Dec. 11, Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables could have been headed to Fayetteville, Ark. Venables said he interviewed for the Arkansas job and it "went well." "Had they not gotten Coach Petrino," Venables said, "their plan was to go with a proven coordinator, and it was down to me and another guy." (Dallas Morning News)
A Player's Perspective of the Fiesta Bowl: SoonerSports.com
Defensive Player & Coach Quotes: SoonerSports.com
Fiesta Bowl to pit close friends: Tulsa World
'Schmitt happens' and OU could lose: Tulsa World
OU Daily Log: Tulsa World
Sooners haven't seen a spread like this: Norman Transcript
English getting better: Norman Transcript
West Virginia's triple-option offnese poses major test for OU: The Oklahoman
Coaches say little will change without Rodriguez on sideline: The Oklahoman
Fiesta might be a preview of next year's title game: The Oklahoman
Clear skies for OU, OSU: The Oklahoman
Sooners vow to show up to Fiesta this time: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Schmitt paves way for W. Va.: Arizona Republic
Play of Oklahoma linebacker Lofton speaks for itself: Arizona Republic
English uses break as 'jump-start': Arizona Republic
Oklahoma's Bradford dropped puck for pigskin: East Valley Tribune
Sooner DBs plan to be busy: Charleston Gazette
OU offensive line presents big challenge for WVU defenders: Charleston Gazette
Labels: Auston English, Brent Venables, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners
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