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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesJohnson named Big 12 offensive player of the week: Manual Johnson (Oklahoma), Trent Hunter (Texas A&M) and Nate Swift (Nebraska) have been named Big 12 Conference Football Players of the Week as selected by a media panel. All three received their first career weekly award. (Big 12 Sports PR)BIG 12 OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEKManual Johnson, Oklahoma, WR, Sr, Gilmer, TexasPlaying against the nation's top-ranked defense, Manual Johnson set a school record with 206 receiving yards on five receptions in OU's 35-10 win over No. 24 TCU. He broke Mark Clayton's record of 190 yards against Texas in 2003. Johnson also became the second player in OU history to record three plays of 55+ yards in the same game, joining Antonio Perkins (three punt returns against UCLA in 2003). Johnson recorded touchdown receptions of 79, 55 and 63 yards against the Horned Frogs and averaged 41.2 yards per reception. Stoops still downplays OU's No. 1 rank: Tulsa WorldStoops, Saban to meet again?: Tulsa WorldState team putting up huge stats: Tulsa WorldOU Notebook: Tulsa WorldLabels: Big XII, Manuel Johnson, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 11:34 AM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesBraxton held out of Monday's practice: Oklahoma senior right tackle Branndon Braxton - the Sooners' top reserve offensive lineman - missed practice Monday with an injury, OU coach Bob Stoops said. Stoops said, however, that Braxton is expected to practice Tuesday in preparation for the top-ranked Sooners' game Saturday at Baylor. Braxton appeared to injure his lower leg Saturday in OU's home win against TCU. (Dallas Morning News) Other injury updates, both offensive tackle Trent Williams and tight end Jermaine Gresham both practiced Monday.Year of the upset, the sequel if Baylor can beat No. 1: The OklahomanStoops downplays ranking during Big 12 teleconference: The OklahomanHonors come to Manny: Norman TranscriptWhy can't Sooners cover kicks: Norman TranscriptBig 12 begins from position of strength: Kansas City StarConference flexes muscle in latest AP poll: Star-TelegramBig 12 is best league in nation: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Labels: Branndon Braxton, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesBradford second in ESPN.com Heisman Watch:(1st place votes) total votes1. Chase Daniel (11) 712. Sam Bradford (0) 403. Tim Tebow (2) 304. Mark Sanchez (1) 265. Max Hall (1) 17Complete ranking at ESPN.comInjury update: Sooners coach Bob Stoops said Sunday that no injury concerns emerged from the TCU game. "Don't have any reports of anything major," Stoops said. Reserve cornerback Jonathan Nelson was on crutches after the game, but that was due to a knee injury suffered during OU's off week. Stoops said he'd be out a "few weeks." (The Oklahoman)Sooners back at No. 1: Norman TranscriptTenacious QB is OU's anchor: Tulsa WorldOklahoma No. 1 in all three polls: Tulsa WorldGerald McCoy's numbers aren't much, but he's having an All-American season: The OklahomanFour questions on OU football: The OklahomanNo. 1 Oklahoma and other Big 12 powers become hunted: Dallas Morning NewsPatterson says TCU 'gave one away' in loss to Sooners: Star-TelegramBig 12 displays national power: Star-TelegramOU looks like a No. 1: Austin American-StatesmanBig 12 in a bountiful position: San Antonio Express-News Big 12: Potential 'trap games': San Antonio Express-NewsTurnover battle helps Sooners grab No. 1 spot in both polls: The Enid News and EagleSooners add to their history as most frequent No. 1: ESPN.comWhat we learned in the Big 12, Week 5: ESPN.comLabels: Heisman, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 9:03 AM |
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesAP Top 10 with Big 12 teams(First Place Votes) Points1 Oklahoma (43) 15992 Alabama (21) 15653 LSU 14664 Missouri (1) 14535 Texas 13626 Penn State 12527 Texas Tech 11058 Brigham Young 10989 Southern California 108710 South Florida 103516 Kansas 65021 Oklahoma State 277USA Today's Coaches Poll1 Oklahoma (57) 15202 LSU (1) 13993 Missouri 13984 Alabama (2) 13505 Texas (1) 13106 Penn State 11467 Brigham Young 10548 Texas Tech 10479 Southern California 99010 [t] Georgia 88810 [t] South Florida 88816 Kansas 55522 Oklahoma State 229Last Time: The last time Oklahoma was ranked No. 1 December 2003 against Kansas State in Big 12 Championship.Record: The Sooners have been ranked No. 1 more than any team in college football (96 weeks), Notre Dame (95 weeks). Previous:
Week 1 Top 25Week 2 Top 25Week 3 Top 25Week 4 Top 25Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Polls
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 8:48 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesJohnson sets receiving record: On an offense loaded with playmakers, Johnson was the most lethal Saturday, finishing with five catches for 206 yards and three touchdowns. The 206 yards set a Sooner record for receiving yards in a game, eclipsing Mark Clayton's 190 yards against Baylor in 2003. "Manny Johnson had such a huge game," coach Bob Stoops said. "I told him I thought that was one of the best performances we've had by a wide receiver here in 10 years." (The Oklahoman)Bradford's performance: Sam Bradford's career-best 411 passing yards is the third-most all-time by a Sooner quarterback. In addition, Bradford's 202 first-quarter passing yards set an OU record for passing yards in the opening quarter by a Sooner quarterback.Williams injured: OU right tackle Trent Williams left the game in the second quarter with a sprained ankle, according to OU coach Bob Stoops. Williams was hurt when Bradford was sacked and his momentum carried him onto the side Williams' leg. Williams played in the second half. He limped off the field at the end of the game with his foot heavily taped. (Tulsa World)Thunder players in attendance: NBA Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant was interviewed on the field during the second half. Durant and several Oklahoma City Thunder teammates like Jeff Green, D.J. White, Kyle Weaver and others watched the game from Thunder owner Clay Bennett's suite. (The Oklahoman)Sooners rout TCU: Norman TranscriptBig game for Manny: Norman TranscriptNo question about it: Norman TranscriptBig stop set tone for OU defense: The OklahomanWhat happened in OU's second quarter?: The OklahomanOU report card: The OklahomanOU by the numbers: The OklahomanNext for OU, No. 1: The OklahomanWhat TCU had to say: The OklahomanSooners rip Frogs, make case for No. 1 spot: Tulsa WorldJohnson provides big plays: Tulsa WorldReport Card: Tulsa WorldListen to Bob Stoops postgame interview: Tulsa WorldNo. 2 OU ready to rise after 35-10 win: Dallas Morning NewsTCU sees the error of its ways in loss: Dallas Morning NewsYou Know Who Didn't Lose Saturday? Oklahoma and Texas: FanhouseSooners poised for No. 1 ranking despite Stoops' indifference: ESPN.comOklahoma's defense set tone from opening possession: ESPN.comBradford takes a licking, but endures to lead Sooner victory: ESPN.comSooners pull rank on the Frogs: Star-TelegramOU's Johnson receives benefits from TCU's defensive plan: Star-TelegramToo soon to worry, but OU should be new No. 1: Muskogee PhoenixOU takes TCU win in stride: The Enid News and EagleLabels: Manuel Johnson, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Trent Williams
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 12:49 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesBradford leads OU with career-high 411 yards passing: With a dominant defense and Sam Bradford's pinpoint passing, Oklahoma is on its way back to No. 1. Bradford threw for a career-best 411 yards and four touchdowns, Manuel Johnson set a school record with 206 yards receiving and the second-ranked Sooners avenged their last loss at Owen Field by beating No. 24 TCU 35-10 Saturday night. With top-ranked Southern California and three other top 10 teams losing, Oklahoma (4-0) made as strong a case as anyone to get back to No. 1 for the first time since it lost to Kansas State in the 2003 Big 12 championship game. (Associated Press/Google)Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, TCU
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 9:13 AM |
Saturday, September 27, 2008
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Friday, September 26, 2008
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 11:51 AM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOregon State defeats No. 1 USC: Less than two weeks ago, Southern California established itself as the country's top team when it routed No. 5 Ohio State. Rekindling the magic of the glory years of Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush was short-lived and its national championship hopes are in jeopardy. Oregon State stunned the visiting Trojans, 27-21, Thursday night for the first jaw-dropping upset of the season. The Beavers (2-2) turned the national title race on its ear and the reverberations can be heard in Oklahoma, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Missouri. (New York Times)Where does it leave OU?Scenario 1: Possibly No. 1 with a big win over No. 23 TCU this weekend, and a close Georgia and Alabama game.Scenario 2: Possibly still No. 2 with No. 3 Georgia playing No. 8 Alabama, an impressive win against Alabama could close the slim 9 point advantage Oklahoma has over Georgia.
Scenario 3: No. 4 Florida plays Mississippi, who only trails OU by 42 points in the Associated Press poll. A blowout win by Florida and close games for Georgia and OU could leave Florida No. 1. (Top 25)AP Poll:2. Oklahoma (0 1st place votes) 1484 points
3. Georgia (2 1st place votes) 1475
4. Florida (1 1st place vote) 1442Schedule this weekend:12:30 CT - Mississippi at Florida
6:00 CT - TCU at Oklahoma FSN6:45 CT - Alabama at Georgia ESPN
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Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Polls
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 7:45 AM |
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesESPN's Mel Kiper praises Sam Bradford: From ESPN SportsNation chat, NFL Draft guru, Mel Kiper talks about Sam Bradford's potential.
Q: Rob (Omaha, NE): Better QBs: Big 12 or NFC West?
Mel Kiper: Oh boy... in the NFC West, you have (Matt) Hasselbeck, Trent Green, JT O'Sullivan and Kurt Warner. But you can't compare the two. The Big 12 has some great college QBs. The best is Sam Bradford. By far. It's not even close when you project to the NFL. He's tremendously accurate. Unbelieveable smarts and intelligence. He's tall. Makes great decisions. Excellent talent around him. He's going to have a decision to make in January. (Missouri's) Chase Daniel could win the Heisman, but he's not going to project highly in the NFL. (More at ESPN.com)More Bradford & ESPN...ESPN College GameDay to feature Sam Bradford: ESPN College Gameday's Desmond Howard was in Norman Wednesday filming a piece on Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford against the backdrop of Bradford's favorite hobby, golf. The two talked while hitting putts and sand shots at the Charlie Coe Golf Center on the University of Oklahoma campus. During the interview, which lasted 45 minutes, Howard asked Bradford about the similarities of golf and football, and a myriad of other topics. The segment will air this Saturday during the Gameday show. ESPN College Gameday runs from 9-11 a.m. CT. (SoonerSports PR)Could Big 12 champ be left out of title game: The OklahomanOU's Lewis successfully moves to linebacker: The OklahomanOU football notebook: The OklahomanLast time TCU visited Norman...: Norman TranscriptHow does DeMarcus Granger's injury affect the Sooners?: Tulsa WorldTCU coach's 'spying' ploy may backfire: Tulsa WorldUp close with Lendy Holmes: Tulsa WorldKnow the foe -- TCU: Tulsa WorldNotebook: Tulsa WorldWhat they're writing: Tulsa WorldTCU defense, OU offense to collide in Norman: Houston ChronicleHorned Frogs don't need extra motivation against Oklahoma: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramBig 12 predictions: Oklahoma to dominate TCU: ESPN.com CFB BlogLabels: College GameDay, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 9:10 AM |
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesTCU denies spying on OU: UPDATE: Oklahoma closed its preseason scrimmages this season. Well-connected Tulsa World columnist Dave Sittler linked the move to the Horned Frogs' 17-10 upset of OU in 2005. He suggested OU coach Bob Stoops closed the scrimmages because he felt "information some friends of the TCU program picked up watching the scrimmages" in 2005 helped the Horned Frogs beat the Sooners. Patterson raised the subject following his team's win over Stanford on Sept. 13 and addressed it again in a phone interview Sunday. The Horned Frogs taped the publicly available TV broadcast of Oklahoma's spring game, Patterson said, looking for schemes and personnel. "As far as us watching their practices, I took a little bit of offense that they would think that I would have someone go and spy on their practices, because, absolutely, that did not happen," Patterson said. "But did we watch the spring tapes as far as the spring game? We did, and I watched all summer." (More at Dallas Morning News)(9/22/08)UPDATE: Bob Stoops acknowledged Tuesday that he closed preseason scrimmages this season not because he was concerned about spies feeding information to this week's opponent, TCU, but because the Sooners were trying out a new offense. "I think it's pretty obvious why we closed practices," Stoops said during his weekly press luncheon. "I think our no-huddle offense has been pretty obvious we didn't want to let on how much we were using it, all our terminology at the line of scrimmage -- even defensively, our terminology going against it, all of that is pretty obvious why we didn't want anyone being at our practices."(Tulsa World)Labels: Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, TCU
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 4:22 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Mensik suffers ankle injury: Third-string tight end Eric Mensik has a broken ankle and will be out for at least a month, Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Tuesday. Mensik suffered the injury in practice during the Sooners' open week when a teammate fell on his ankle during a blocking drill. The sophomore from Rosenberg, Texas, saw significant action in a 55-14 victory over Washington two weeks ago. (The Oklahoman)Stoops not ready to play R.J. Washington yet: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday that he's not ready to burn a year of eligibility yet for freshman defensive end R.J. Washington. Stoops said Washington is still getting adjusted to the Sooners' defense. "If you just play a 4-3 and let those guys get wide and go, then he'd be in there," Stoops said. "There is just so much when you zone blitz. Who's dropping? Who's blitzing. Where you're blitzing. Is he twisting around somebody or is he going straight? R.J. is a bright, young guy who is doing great. We're probably just a little bit too complex in all that we ask these guys to do. We just fear that we're going to play him and, through the whole year, it's not going to be enough to warrant giving up his year." (Dallas Morning News) Stoops open to moving conference games earlier: [The] OU coach was asked if he would be willing to play a Big 12 Conference opponent over the first few weeks of a season, thereby bumping one of the nonconference games down the calendar a bit. "I'd be open to it," he said. "I see the benefits for your crowd and for media and fan interest and college football's interest, to have a conference game somewhere in there early." As to how soon into a season Stoops would feel comfortable playing a conference foe? "I'd prefer three (weeks)," he said. "Sometimes two's enough, depending on how many guys you have coming back." (Tulsa World)Stoops, Sooners preview TCU game: SoonerSports.comCorners good but not that good: Norman TranscriptStoops can be maddening but brilliant, too: Norman TranscriptThe line up: Norman TranscriptBroyles Catches on: Tulsa WorldListen to Stoops in his weekly media conference: Tulsa WorldSam Bradford -- I knew he was special when...: The OklahomanFive people who know Bradford share insight: The Oklahoman'Golden Greek' helped ignite new era at OU: The OklahomanSomething has to give: The OklahomanMesquite Horn-ex Moore could joing Oklahoma's DT rotation: Dallas Morning NewsOklahoma coach reminds players about loss to TCU: Dallas Morning NewsOklahoma's '05 loss to TCU isn't main motivating factor: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramBrown's return gives TCU another weapon: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramOklahoma to test TCU's defense at home: USA TodayLabels: Bob Stoops, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, R.J. Washington
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes Sooner great Plato Andros dies: Plato Andros, who after fighting the Nazis in World War II became a 1946 football all-American at the University of Oklahoma, died Monday. He was 86. Andros was a guard for Jim Tatum's 1946 Sooners. He distinguished himself with a superb defensive performance against Army that season. The Cadets were one of college football's all-time greatest teams and hadn't lost in three years, but '45 Heisman Trophy winner Glenn Davis was held to 19 yards on 12 carries. Army broke out of a 7-7 halftime tie and won 21-7. Andros served four years with the Coast Guard. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Rose Hill Cemetery Chapel. Family will receive friends at Norman's Primrose Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. (The Oklahoman)Stoops favors moving conference games up: ESPN.comSooners are anxious to avenge an upset loss to Horned Frogs: The OklahomanMemory of 2005 loss to TCU lives on for Stoops: The OklahomanLabels: Former Sooner, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 6:39 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesFormer OU recruit Josh Jarboe ruled ineligible: Josh Jarboe, the ex-Oklahoma recruit who was dismissed by Bob Stoops this summer, has been ruled ineligible by the NCAA. Jarboe transferred to Troy in mid-August. His appeal to play this season was denied by the NCAA two weeks ago, the Dothan (Ala.) Eagle reported Monday. Troy plays Oklahoma State Saturday. (Tulsa World)
Previous Post:Josh Jarboe is back! This time freestyling!!Labels: Josh Jarboe
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 1:45 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
UPDATE: Frank Alexander still recovering recovering: Oklahoma redshirt freshman Frank Alexander won't play again this week as he continues to recover from a stab wound, OU coach Bob Stoops said Monday. "He's getting closer," Stoops said. "They're progressing him. He's doing more. I'm not sure exactly when [he'll return]." (Dallas Morning News)Stoops discounts spy rumors: Norman TranscriptSpy game: The OklahomanSooners are anxious to avenge an upset loss to Horned Frogs: The Oklahoman
Best to have bye during Week 5? The OklahomanStoops talks about TCU during Big 12 teleconference: The OklahomanOU Notebook: Tulsa WorldReynolds leads from the middle: Tulsa WorldStoops ready for TCU rematch: Star-TelegramAfter rivalry win, Frogs prepare for Sooners: TCU Daily Skiff
Oklahoma braces for TCU: Columbia MissourianLabels: Injury, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 8:35 AM |
Monday, September 22, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesFSN to televise OU-Baylor: Oklahoma's Oct. 4 football game at Baylor has been picked up for telecast by FOX Sports Net through its relationship with the Big 12 Conference. FSN has set the kickoff time for 11:30 a.m. (SoonerSports PR)Related: 2008 Oklahoma Sooners Football ScheduleLabels: Baylor, Oklahoma Sooners, Television
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 8:42 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesTCU denies spying on OU: Oklahoma closed its preseason scrimmages this season. Well-connected Tulsa World columnist Dave Sittler linked the move to the Horned Frogs' 17-10 upset of OU in 2005. He suggested OU coach Bob Stoops closed the scrimmages because he felt "information some friends of the TCU program picked up watching the scrimmages" in 2005 helped the Horned Frogs beat the Sooners. Patterson raised the subject following his team's win over Stanford on Sept. 13 and addressed it again in a phone interview Sunday. The Horned Frogs taped the publicly available TV broadcast of Oklahoma's spring game, Patterson said, looking for schemes and personnel. "As far as us watching their practices, I took a little bit of offense that they would think that I would have someone go and spy on their practices, because, absolutely, that did not happen," Patterson said. "But did we watch the spring tapes as far as the spring game? We did, and I watched all summer." (More at Dallas Morning News)Family Motivates Lendy Holmes: SoonerSports.comFour questions ... about OU football: The OklahomanBreaking down TCU: The OklahomanOU Notebook: The OklahomanOU commitment originally hails from England: The OklahomanSooners stay at No. 2, TCU moves into Top 25: The OklahomanSooner offense cruising so far: Tulsa WorldPast success is a blueprint for new guys: Tulsa WorldKnow the Foe -- TCU: Tulsa WorldBig 12 packed with proficient passers: Dallas Morning NewsTCU makes Top 25, but second-ranked Oklahoma awaits: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramSooners and Tigers remain at top of Big 12 rankings: ESPN.com CFB BlogLabels: Oklahoma Sooners, TCU
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 10:57 AM |
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
AP Top 10 with Big 12 teams
(First Place Votes) Points
1 Southern California (62) 1621
2 Oklahoma 1484
3 Georgia (2) 1475
4 Florida (1) 1442
5 LSU 1363
6 Missouri 1360
7 Texas 1174
8 Alabama 1132
9 Wisconsin 1091
10 Texas Tech 962
18 Kansas 555
24 TCU 117
USA Today's Coaches Poll
1 Southern California (56) 1517
2 Oklahoma (2) 1424
3 Georgia (2) 1388
4 Florida (1) 1345
5 Missouri 1284
6 LSU 1247
7 Texas 1143
8 Wisconsin 1041
9 Texas Tech 944
10 Alabama 939
18 Kansas 506
23 TCU 151
Full top 25 at ESPN.com
Previous:
Week 1 Top 25Week 2 Top 25Week 3 Top 25
OU Football Notebook: The Oklahoman
Sooners most tangled in Web: Tulsa World
A weekend to forget for OU fans: Tulsa World
Broyles a local talent: Norman TranscriptLabels: Oklahoma Sooners, Polls
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 4:13 PM |
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesDeMarcus Granger opts for rehabilitation on foot: Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops said that Sooner defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger has elected to rehabilitate his injured left foot rather than undergo potentially season-ending surgery. Granger incurred the injury during the Sept. 13 game at Washington. Stoops added that Granger should be out of action three-four weeks, "and then we'll just see from there." (SoonerSports PR) Crowder Football Scholarship fund: Sooner fans wishing to send contributions to the Eddie Crowder Football Scholarship fund are being asked to send checks payable to the OU Foundation to OU Athletics, 180 W. Brooks St., Norman, OK, 73019. Crowder, who played quarterback at OU in the 1950s, died Sept. 9 in a Lafayette, Colo., hospital from complications of leukemia. He was 77. (The Oklahoman) McCoy -- I'm always on the go: SoonerSports.com How to cope with an open date: The Oklahoman OU Notebook: The Oklahoman Granger will try to rehab injured foot: The Oklahoman OU's Bradford climbing Heisman list: The Oklahoman Q&A with OU's Juaquin Iglesias: The OklahomanGranger chooses to rehab foot: Tulsa WorldOU Notebook: Tulsa WorldOU putting on a 'clinic': Tulsa World Time to turn the big dogs loose on one another: Austin American-StatesmanSooners' offensive line focused on fulfilling its potential: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramThe day in Big 12 filled with solid matchups: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramLabels: DeMarcus Granger, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 5:56 PM |
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesStoops on Granger injury: Coach Bob Stoop on DeMarcus Granger injury... "There's something in the tendon and the bone and they (OU physicians) are experimenting on whether to let it heal or take four weeks and see if DeMarcus can come back, or the other thing is to possibly do surgery and pin it," OU coach Bob Stoops said following Wednesday's practice. "DeMarcus and the doctors are uncertain. I know it's been reported that he's done for the year. That isn't the case yet. If he gets it pinned, he obviously will be. If he doesn't, he could be out four or five weeks. We'll just see." (Norman Transcript)OU's practice schedule: With an idle Saturday, the Sooners altered their practice schedule slightly this week. "Our Tuesday and Wednesday as we go through the week are usually pretty heavy," Stoops said. "They go against each other a lot on inside drill and team sessions. We try to keep each other sharp. Blitz periods, we come after each other. We'll do that Tuesday and Wednesday and probably part of Thursday." (Tulsa World)Moore to see more action: The Sooners plan to keep their four-man rotation at defensive tackle with or without Granger. Junior Cordero Moore will move up to Granger's spot. "I think he'll do a good job," defensive tackles coach Jackie Shipp said of Moore. "We'll keep working at it and we'll get him ready." Moore saw his first action of the season in the Washington game. He made one tackle. (Norman Transcript)Possibility of a USC-Oklahoma title game: SI.comRevamped Cotton Bowl features more seats, better facilities for fans, teams: The OklahomanIt's too early for all this, but OU, USC might be headed for another matchup: The OklahomanOU loses Granger to injury: The OklahomanWhat they're saying about the Sooners, Trojans: The OklahomanFoot injury shelves Sooners' Granger: Tulsa WorldSooner offense -- it's all about the plays: Tulsa WorldUp close with Travis Lewis: Tulsa WorldJust a precaution for Bradford: Norman TranscriptA dozen Big 12 players make a name for themselves: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramStoops won't let milestone distract: Dallas Morning NewsLabels: Bob Stoops, DeMarcus Granger, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 12:18 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesDeMarcus Granger out at least 4 weeks: Oklahoma junior defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger of Kimball will be out at least a month and could miss the rest of the season because of a left foot injury he suffered Saturday in a win at Washington, Sooners coach Bob Stoops said Wednesday. Stoops said that Granger and team physicians are considering two treatment options. One option is to allow the foot to heal, which Stoops said could take four to five weeks. The other is to undergo surgery and have a pin inserted into his foot, which would cause Granger to miss the remainder of the season. Stoops said he would make an announcement on the choice that is made once a decision on the treatment has been reached. (Dallas Morning News)Sooners' defensive depth will be tested by Granger's injury: ESPN.com CFB BlogLabels: DeMarcus Granger, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesDallas officials unveil Cotton Bowl renovations: Today, city officials are set to reveal the biggest transformation in the Cotton Bowl's 78-year history, a $57 million upgrade that added more than 16,000 seats to its end zones, finishing out the ends of its oval bowl with upper-level decks and bringing its total capacity to 92,200. It's a change Cotton Bowl backers hope will mean a brighter future for a facility that many have dismissed as having its best days behind it. "I don't think there is a bad seat in the stadium anymore," said Fair Park's general manager Daniel Huerta as he looked out over the field from the top of the north end-zone seats. (Dallas Morning News) Photo link (not yet completed) and video link (completed).OU-Washington tops local television ratings: ESPN telecasts topped the week with a 28.5 for Oklahoma's rout of Washington on Saturday night and a 19.7 for the Cowboys-Eagles scorefest. ESPN's national audience for the Monday night game was the largest ever in cable television history with a 13.3 rating, representing 12,953,000 homes. (The Oklahoman)Bradford a Heisman favorite?: The Oklahoman Lessons learned for OU, OSU at the bye week: The OklahomanOU Football Notebook: The OklahomanGrading the Sooners: Norman TranscriptJust a precaution for Bradford: Norman TranscriptIs this team better than a year ago?: Tulsa WorldChampionship isn't in the bag yet, Stoops says: Tulsa WorldThree with good starts: Tulsa WorldAudio clips from Stoops' weekly press conference: Tulsa WorldStoops won't let milestone distract: Dallas Morning NewsLabels: Cotton Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners, Television
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesStoops not paying attention to rankings: For now, Sooner coach Bob Stoops isn't paying much attention. "In the end, it's a long year," he said. "All we can focus on is being the absolute best we can be each time we play. "(The ranking) really doesn't do anything to us right now. We have so many more games to play." As the season evolves, Stoops said, the rankings become more relevant. "It's a long way to earn your way to something like that," he said. "That's what our focus will be on, earning it. Earn it each week and not get ahead of yourself." (The Oklahoman)Power Rankings: Oklahoma # 2 in the latest FoxSports.com College Football Power Rankings only trailing USC.Stoops -- Don't worry about rankings: The OklahomanOklahoma's Granger has sprained foot: The OklahomanOU Football Notebook: The OklahomanStoops dismisses the hype: Tulsa WorldOU Notebook: Tulsa WorldListen to an interview Monday with Bob Stoops: Tulsa WorldThere's no whining about Granger's injury: Tulsa WorldConsider yourselves warned: Tulsa WorldStoops -- Retaliation might have caused Granger's injury: ESPN.com CFB BlogSooners looking fine after first three games: ESPN.com CFB BlogFuture opponent -- TCU not ranked, but it's only a matter of time: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramSooners sure look bound for national title game: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramBig 12 could rule Heisman ceremony: NBC SportsLabels: Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, Polls
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Monday, September 15, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesFSN to air Oklahoma-TCU; 6 p.m. kickoff: Fox Sports Network has picked Oklahoma's next game, a Sept. 27, bout with TCU, and has set the kickoff time for 6 p.m. The OU-TCU game is sold out, although officials said that there is a possibility of a ticket sale late next week depending on the number that are returned. (SoonerSports.com)
Related: 2008 Oklahoma Football Schedule
Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, TCU, Television
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 3:44 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesDeMarcus Granger suffering from a sprained left foot: Oklahoma junior defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger of Kimball suffered a sprained left foot late in the first half Saturday against Washington on a play in which Huskies' players appeared to rough him up. "There looked to be some of that," OU coach Bob Stoops said Monday. "Unfortunate any time any of that happens. There is always a lot of rough and tough play inside. Nobody here's whining about it." (Dallas Morning News)Stoops thanks many others for 100th win: "There's been a ton of people responsible for it," Coach Bob Stoops said. "My great administration, great assistant coaches who have been fabulous to work with, a bunch of great young men we get to see who work so hard. "I feel fortunate every day, believe me, to be at such a quality place with such good people. Blessed and fortunate."Sooners look familiar: Norman TranscriptGranger's status uncertain: Norman TranscriptOU a different team in '08: Tulsa WorldOU Notebook: Tulsa WorldFour questions about Sooner football: The OklahomanSooners almost flawless so far, but remaining foes are 21-3: The OklahomanOU football notebook: The OklahomanUSC helps out Big 12 powers: Dallas Morning NewsBig 12 rankings: Sooners rolling, rest of conference following: ESPN.com CFB BlogThings we learned about the Big 12 this weekend: ESPN.com CFB BlogBlogpoll, Week Three: Oklahoma No. 2: EDSBSLabels: Bob Stoops, DeMarcus Granger, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 3:12 PM |
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesGranger suffers leg injury: The Sooners' only problem of the night came during the final drive of the first half, when DeMarcus Granger went down with a left leg injury. The junior defensive tackle, among OU's four-man rotation at defensive tackle, returned to the sideline in the second half on crutches and with a black boot around his lower leg. (Tulsa World)Kickoff coverage changes: OU made two personnel changes on its kickoff coverage Saturday night. Backup linebacker Austin Box and fullback Matt Clapp replaced backup linebackers Mike Balogun and J.R. Bryant on the unit. (Norman Transcript)Coach Stoops wins 100th career win at OU:The Oklahoman takes a look at previous OU head coaches record at 100th career win. Coach (Overall record), Record at 100, Winning Pct. Bud Wilkinson (145-29-4), 100-8-3, .926 Barry Switzer (157-29-4), 100-18-3, .849 Bob Stoops (100-22), 100-22, .819 Bennie Owen (122-54-16), 100-33-9, .760 Sooners win big in Seattle: Norman Transcript That's how you do it: Norman TranscriptOU O-line dominates: The Oklahoman OU defense erases woes in rout: The Oklahoman OU Report Card: The Oklahoman OU by the numbers: The Oklahoman Beware of these Sooners: The Oklahoman Norman pair shine for Sooners: The Oklahoman OU's opening drive set tone: The Oklahoman OU fans get Husky treatment -- a boat ride to game: The OklahomanSooners dominate Washington in road victory: Tulsa WorldSooners show strength on ground: Tulsa WorldSooners look good, but work remains: Tulsa WorldReport Card: Tulsa World Oklahoma leaves Huskies 0-3: Seattle Post-Intelligencer Poor snaps, turnovers hasten Huskies' demise: Seattle Post-IntelligencerHuskies humiliated by Oklahoma 55-14: Seattle TimesOklahoma aftermath: Seattle Times No road bumps for Sooners: Dallas Morning News Oklahoma victory a thing of beauty: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramLabels: Bob Stoops, DeMarcus Granger, Oklahoma Sooners, Special Teams
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 6:43 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesAP Top 10 with Big 12 teams(First Place Votes) Points1 Southern California (61) 15962 Oklahoma 14853 Georgia (2) 14374 Florida (1) 14145 Missouri 13896 LSU 12747 Texas 11408 Wisconsin 10769 Alabama 98210 Auburn 95811 Texas Tech 90419 Kansas 445USA Today's Coaches Poll 1 Southern California (57) 15182 Oklahoma (1) 14233 Georgia (2) 13934 Florida (1) 13355 Missouri 12946 LSU 12337 Texas 11288 Wisconsin 10279 Auburn 95510 Texas Tech 88719 Kansas 416Full top 25 at ESPN.comPrevious:
Week 1 Top 25Week 2 Top 25Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Polls
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 4:50 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSooner dominate Washington 55-14; Stoops earns 100th career win: Sam Bradford threw for five more touchdowns. No. 3 Oklahoma again reached half-a-hundred points. The Sooners won big -- again. So why was Bob Stoops posing for a postgame picture in front of the scoreboard for a University of Oklahoma police officer? Because he had his 100th coaching win with the Sooners. And, they weren't in Norman.Bradford completed 18 of 21 passes for 304 yards, matched his career high with five touchdowns and ran for a sixth score to lead the Sooners easily past Washington 55-14 on Saturday night. (Associated Press/Google)
Sooners' defense stifles Locker: Seattle Times
Stats to come
Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 8:50 AM |
Saturday, September 13, 2008
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 1:14 PM |
Friday, September 12, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesWashington expected to play: Defensive ends coach Chris Wilson said that freshman defensive end R.J. Washington likely will play for the first time this season Saturday against Washington. "We're expecting to see him this week," Wilson said. "He's had a really good week of practice." The Sooners have lost two defensive ends since the season started, prompting the OU coaches to consider pulling Washington out of redshirt. First, senior John Williams left the team. Then, redshirt freshman Frank Alexander was stabbed in the arm during a party and is not expected back until TCU in two weeks at the earliest. "We just need to keep getting R.J. reps, and if we do, I'll believe he'll really pay off for us later in the season," Wilson said. Washington was considered the gem of the 2008 recruiting class after being rated by many as the top high school defensive end in the nation. (The Oklahoman)Gresham's message to Sooner fans: SoonerSports.comHusky QB a real threat: Norman TranscriptSooners looking for win on the road: Tulsa WorldOU Football Notebook: Tulsa WorldPoor Venables never stood a chance: Tulsa WorldHuskies' Locker will be hard to contain: The OklahomanSooners touted as offensive Cyclone: Seattle Post-IntelligencerPotent Sooners big test for Husky defense: Kitap SunLabels: Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 3:19 PM |
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOU Great Eddie Crowder passes away at 77: Eddie Crowder, the All-American quarterback who lent his own brand of Sooner magic to the Bud Wilkinson era and later helped Colorado to new heights as football coach and athletic director, died late Tuesday at 77. Crowder had fought a blood disorder the last few months, and the Boulder Daily Camera reported he was weakened recently by a fall in his Boulder, Colo., home. "God almighty," a shaken Jimmy Harris said when informed that the quarterback who preceded him under Wilkinson had died. "Nobody was better than Eddie Crowder, I've got to say." Reactions from Sooners of Crowder's era — he backed up Claude Arnold on OU's 1950 national championship team before starting in '51 and '52, and he returned to OU to coach under Wilkinson from 1956-62 — indicate that sufficed on and off the field. "Eddie was known as 'The Magician' because he perfected those fakes to Billy Vessels and Buck McPhail," said Jay O'Neal, who platooned with Harris as quarterback from 1954-56. "It was something else." "He was one heck of a quarterback and an excellent leader. Eddie was so confident," said J.D. Roberts, who played with Crowder before going on to win the Outland Trophy in '53. "We knew that when he called a play, it was the only one to run." (Tulsa World)McCoy -- hitting the road this week: SoonerSports.comClayton meets Washington as a linebacker this time: The OklahomanOU Football Notebook: The OklahomanOU president says he's OK with Pac-10 game: The OklahomanKnow the Foe -- Washington: Tulsa WorldWhat they're writing: Tulsa WorldUp close with Brian jackson: Tulsa WorldStoops excited about return to Husky Stadium: Tulsa WorldNotebook: Tulsa WorldLewis making a big impression: Norman TranscriptSaying goodbye to Eddie Crowder: Norman TranscriptSooners have something to prove on the road: Norman TranscriptSooners hope Broyles is here to stay: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramRoad struggles leave Sooners just a little wary: Houston ChronicleNo huddle, no problem for Sooners: Dallas Morning NewsStoops turns 48 with hopes of ending road woes: ESPN.comLabels: Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 12:30 PM |
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesJermaine Gresham named Mackey Tight End of the Week: Jermaine Gresham of Oklahoma has been named John Mackey Tight End of the Week by the Nassau County Sports Commission. The Big 12 Conference junior recorded seven receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns as Oklahoma defeated Cincinnati 52-26. Other candidates considered for this week's Tight End of the Week include Dennis Pitta of BYU and D.J. Williams of Arkansas. The John Mackey Tight End of the Week is an honor distinct and different from the annual John Mackey Award. This weekly honor was started in 2004 to draw attention to individual play by tight ends during the active season. (SoonerSports PR)Moreland to keep punting duties: Bishop Kelley walk-on (Matt Moreland) appears in no danger of losing his job. "They're adequate," coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday of Moreland's kicks. "I think he's capable of more. I'm still hopeful, as he keeps ironing out his technique, that that will happen. But I don't see anyone else kicking them out all the time." Some have suggested that Stoops try Tress Way, the Union freshman who the Sooners hope to redshirt. "Tress does well, but not any better. At this point, anyway," Stoops said. "I'm awfully excited about Tress. But at this point, it isn't something I feel is going to be an improvement." (Tulsa World)R.J. Washington to see action soon? Oklahoma standout freshman R.J. Washington, a Keller Fossil Ridge graduate, could join the defensive end rotation, coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday. Stoops said Washington has progressed. "We're working more and more in practice and getting close to putting R.J. Washington in there as well just because he has shown the ability and the consistency that we need," Stoops said. "So that's exciting, too." (Dallas Morning News)Sooners on verge of historic offensive season: Norman TranscriptSooners have something to prove on road: Norman TranscriptStoops has been there before: Norman TranscriptAfter rough start, OU's Harris found himself in good hands: Tulsa WorldListen to Bob Stoops and Sam Bradford at Tuesday's media conference: Tulsa WorldOU must avoid potholes on trek to Washington: Tulsa WorldBroyles just a kid after all: Tulsa WorldOU Football Notebook: The OklahomanStoops, Sooners ready to move past last year's road losses: The OklahomanTaylor starting on OU's defense after fearing career was over: The OklahomanAn open letter to Sooner fans: Don’t hurt them too much: Moore AmericanStoops isn't worried about Pac 10 officials: Dallas Morning NewsSooners prepping for road challenge: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramOklahoma brings a lot of baggage to Seattle: Seattle Post TimesLabels: Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma Sooners, RJ Washington
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Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Oklahoma Football Articles and NotesFrank Alexander still recovering after stabbing: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops still doesn't have a timetable for freshman defensive end Frank Alexander to return to the field. Alexander was stabbed in during an incident at a Norman night club Aug. 31. His right arm was injured and he's been wearing a medical brace since. "He's improving, but we still have to wait week to week to see how far along his muscle is," Stoops said. Stoops said it's very doubtful Alexander will be back for this week's game at Washington. (Norman Transcript)Sam Bradford nominated for AT&Ts All-American player of the Week: Quarterback Sam Bradford is one of four nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week award. The other nominees are Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant, East Carolina quarterback Patrick Pinkney and Michigan State running back Javon Ringer. Fans can text message VOTE to 51234 on their wireless phones for the winner. Fans have until 10:59 p.m. Wednesday to submit votes. The winner will be announced during Thursday's ESPN College Football Primetime Presentation. (ESPNAllAmerican.com)Caleb close to returning? [Bob] Stoops said wideout Brandon Caleb, wearing a protective boot during the Cincinnati game, is "closer. He had an ankle sprain last week during practice. It's mild. It's not a high way. So we're hoping he's back this week." (Tulsa World)Huskies have issues with Pac-10 officials, too: Norman TranscriptOU faces a challenge on the road: Tulsa WorldTrip to Washington already scheduled, so OU will deal with Pac-10 refs: Tulsa WorldSooners ready to face Pac-10 officials again: The OklahomanStoops talks about Huskies, Broyles: The OklahomanThe return to Pac-10 country: The OklahomanOklahoma DE Beal makes most of change: Dallas Morning NewsOklahoma seeks better road record this season: Dallas Morning NewsBradford on the cusp of something special: ESPN.com InsiderBroyles waited long time for his Sooner debut: ESPN.comStoops brushes off issues with officials: Seattle TimesHuskies can take revenge on Oklahoma this week: Seattle Post-IntelligencerNo. 3 Oklahoma aims for Huskies: Seattle Post-IntelligencerLabels: Brandon Caleb, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 3:06 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesThe Oklahoman reaches settlement with internet hoax publisher: A Nebraska fan who was sued over a bogus Internet article about two University of Oklahoma quarterbacks has reached a settlement with The Oklahoma Publishing Co. and Oklahoman sportswriter Jake Trotter. The fan, James W. Conradt, publicly apologized and agreed to pay OPUBCO an undisclosed sum as part of a settlement that was filed Monday in Oklahoma City federal court. Conradt also agreed to never again publish an article in a manner that makes it appear the article was published in The Oklahoman or NewsOK.com, both of which are owned by OPUBCO. (Apology and more at The Oklahoman)Labels: Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 12:33 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSooners #1 in CBS Sports Top 120: In the latest CBS Sports top 120, Oklahoma ranks No. 1, followed by Ohio State, and Georgia in the three. The CBS Sports poll takes into account strength of schedule ranking and votes from CBS Sports writers. (CBS Sports Top 120) (Strength of Schedule)1. Oklahoma (81)2. Ohio State (103)3. Georgia (107)4. USC (80)5. Florida (58)6. Missouri (102)7. LSU (106)8. Auburn (30)9. Texas (46)10. Kansas (17)Related: Week 2 NCAA Football Top 25Also from CBS Sports... Heisman Watch '08: OU's Sam Bradford ranks #2 in CBS Sports Heisman watch only behind Georgia's Knowshon Moreno. (CBS Sports Heisman Watch)1. Knowshon Moreno (41 points)2. Sam Bradford (27 points)3. Tim Tebow (21 points)4. Chase Daniel (12 points)5. Chris Wells/Jahvid Best (5 points)Labels: Heisman, Oklahoma Sooners, Rankings
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 1:01 AM |
Monday, September 08, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesBradford named Davey O'Brien Quarterback of the Week: The Davey O'Brien Foundation has named Sam Bradford of the University of Oklahoma the O'Brien Quarterback of the Week for week two. The sophomore sign caller led the Sooners in a 52-26 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday. "Sam was fantastic at the line of scrimmage," head coach Bob Stoops said in postgame comments. "Sam's such a good decision-maker. You have confidence to do whatever you want to do. I thought he threw the ball incredibly well." Bradford's performance included a career-best 395 yards and five touchdowns, extending the Sooners' home winning streak to the nation's longest at 20 games. The performance marked Bradford's third career 300-yard passing game while his 29 completions also registered as a career high. Bradford took over the starting duties in 2007 and set the NCAA freshman record for touchdown passes with 36. He also led the nation with a passing efficiency rating of 176.53. (Davey O'Brien Foundation)Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 4:37 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesCoach Bob Stoops on Pac-10 officiating: Coach Stoops today, commented on last weekend's Pac-10 officials controversial call. "Hey, that's the way it is," Sooners' Coach Bob Stoops said on Monday's Big 12 coaches' conference call, "so we're going to go play and hopefully play as well as we can." Asked if Stoops even saw the play in question? "I did," Stoops said. "But for me to comment on it wouldn't be appropriate." (LA Times) Pac-10 Conference officiating crew will work Saturday's game against Washington.Stoops dismisses claims: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said he saw nothing on tape that would warrant postgame comments criticizing the Sooners' conduct Saturday in a fourth-quarter pileup that resulted in an injury to Cincinnati quarterback Dustin Grutza."Heck, no," Stoops said Sunday. "Absolutely not." Stoops said he saw nothing out of the ordinary."Our guys did what any other guy does, just trying to get a sack," Stoops said. "Unfortunately two guys [were] at him and it ended up, as they're taking him to the ground, his foot was caught, I guess."There was nothing that would have indicated [anything unnecessary]." (Star-Telegram)OU's Stoops dismisses dirty play claims: The OklahomanBreaking down Washington: The OklahomanSeattle/Oklahoma connections: The OklahomanFour questions about OU football: The OklahomanEmerald City could inflict major pain with victory over Sooner football team: The OklahomanSooners' new no-back, empty formation worked well against Bearcats: The OklahomanSooners do it all: Norman TranscriptOU Notebook: Tulsa WorldKnow the Foe: Tulsa WorldOU faces a challenge on the road: Tulsa WorldStrategy strengthens OU: Tulsa WorldLabels: Bob Stoops, Cincinnati, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 3:01 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesAP Top 10 with Big 12 teams(First Place Votes)1 Southern California (33)2 Georgia (23)3 Oklahoma (2)4 Florida (4)5 Ohio State (1)6 Missouri (6)7 LSU (1)8 Texas9 Auburn10 Wisconsin12 Texas Tech13 KansasUSA Today's Coaches Poll1 Southern California (38)2 Georgia (18)3 Oklahoma (3)4 Florida (3)5 Ohio State (1)6 Missouri7 LSU (2)8 Texas9 Auburn10 Wisconsin11 Kansas12 Texas TechFull top 25 at ESPN.com
Previous: Week 1 Top 25
Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Polls
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 8:19 AM |
Saturday, September 06, 2008
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 11:27 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSam Bradford's day: Bradford recorded a career high two interceptions, and career high 395 yards passing (3rd most by an OU QB) against Cincinnati.Beal performance: Jeremy Beal is the first OU defensive lineman to record double-digit tackles since 2001.Gresham yardage: Jermaine Gresham moved into fifth all-time in career receiving yards by an Oklahoma tight end (798).Franks INT: Dominique Franks recorded his first career interception.Freshman shines: Ryan Broyles' 141 receiving yards is the most by an OU freshman, breaking the previous high of 132 yards.Cincy return: UC snapped a 13-year, 145-game streak without a kickoff return for a touchdown.Labels: Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 11:09 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOklahoma defeats Cincinnati 52-26: Sam Bradford overcame two interceptions and threw for a career-best 395 yards and five touchdowns and No. 4 Oklahoma overpowered Cincinnati 52-26 Saturday. Freshman Ryan Broyles had a breakout game with 141 receiving yards, Jermaine Gresham caught two touchdown passes and the Sooners extended the nation's longest home winning streak to 20 games. Broyles had a 27-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter and extended a key second-half drive with a leaping 43-yard catch to allow the Sooners (2-0) to start pulling away with 24 consecutive points. (Associated Press/Google)Stats to come...Injuries: Cincinnati quarterback Dustin Grutza with a leg injury UC falls to Oklahoma: Cincinnati EnquirerLabels: Cincinnati, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 6:35 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesTeam Stats.... Cincinnati - OklahomaTotal Net-Yards... 244 - 274Rushing Yards... 59 - 83Passing Yards... 185 - 191Comp. - Att... 16-22 - 13-20Ints. Thrown... 1 - 2Scoring Summary | 1st Quarter | | OU |
| TD | Ryan Broyles, 27 Yd pass from Sam Bradford (Jimmy Stevens kick is good), 13:18. Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards in 01:42. | | OU |
| TD | Jermaine Gresham, 10 Yd pass from Sam Bradford (Jimmy Stevens kick is good), 8:26. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards in 02:26. | | 2nd Quarter | | CU |
| TD | Dustin Grutza, 1 Yd run (Brandon Yingling kick is good), 12:43. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards in 10:44. | | OU |
| TD | Chris Brown, 1 Yd run (Jimmy Stevens kick is good), 10:50. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards in 01:53. | | CU |
| TD | Dominick Goodman, 14 Yd pass from Dustin Grutza (Brandon Yingling kick Failed), 2:16. Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards in 2:01. |
Labels: Cincinnati, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 4:25 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesLast week: Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Eastern Kentucky 40-7. UC held Eastern Kentucky scoreless in the first half.Returning starters: Cincinnati returns 16 starters, including all-Americans Mike Mickens, Terrill Byrd, and Kevin Huber.Interesting tidbit: Cincinnati has never defeated a team in the top 5.Team connections: There are no Oklahomans on the Cincinnati roster. The lone Ohioan on the OU roster is Branndon Braxton, an offensive tackle from Youngstown (Ursuline HS). Though, Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops is from Youngstown, Ohio, and offensive line coach James Patton is from Lafayette.Bearcats Head Coach Kelly says CU needs at least 3 TDs: "I don't think this is a 7-3 game," Kelly said. "We've got to be in the 20s. We’ve got to have at least three scores on the board to give ourselves a fighting chance. "I don't expect them to play their worst game of the year and turn the ball over. We’re assuming that they're going to play well and that we're going to play well. If that's the case and it’s two football teams that are playing well, it's going to get into that range where you’re going to need three scores." (Cincinnati Enquirer)Next meeting: In home-and-home series, Oklahoma will visit Cincinnati Sept. 25, 2010.UC eager for shot at Sooners: Cincinnati EnquirerUC defense faces test in Oklahoma's slow-but-succesful quarterback: Cincinnati EnquirerPraising the Bearcats in Oklahoma: Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati DEs ready to get started: Cincinnati EnquirerHuge crowd at Oklahoma not likely to rattle Bearcats: Cincinnati EnquirerBearcats hoping to give Big East a boost: The Herald-DispatchWelcome to my world: Cincinnati QB Dustin Grutza: The OklahomanGearing up for Cincinnati-Oklahoma: SI.comLabels: Cincinnati, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 9:41 AM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesCoach Stoops respects Cincy as non-conference opponent: OU is taking a risk by scheduling nonconference games against the likes of Cincinnati. "I'm from Ohio, and I know they have a great program," Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. "They don't win 10 games like they did last year and not be very good." The Sooners booked the game in July 2007, when the rise of the Cincinnati program was apparent. (Dallas Morning News)Coach Stoops on Cincinnati's talent: "Talking to NFL scouts, they're evaluating 10 of their guys (Cincinnati) -- more than we have. They're really good," OU's Bob Stoops said. (Tulsa World)Big East gets lift from Cincy: The OklahomanOU: Blitz Package: The OklahomanOU's offense like a Swiss Army Knife: The OklahomanWelcome to my world: OU DB Brian Jackson: The OklahomanOU: Point, counterpoint: The OklahomanQ&A: Curtis Lofton: The OklahomanCincinnati defense to challenge OU: Tulsa WorldA look at three things to watch in today's Cincinnati-OU contest: Tulsa WorldSecondary between victory and statement: Norman Transcript Stoops' top 5 at 10: Norman TranscriptOklahoma Sooners’ former safety turns corner as linebacker: Fort Worth Star-TelegramLabels: Bob Stoops, Cincinnati, Oklahoma Sooners
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Friday, September 05, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesFind more about Oklahoma-Cincinnati game preview, including television, radio, game notes, local links and more.OU football notebook: The OklahomanWelcome to my world -- Cincinnati QB Dustin Grutza: The OklahomanOU Notebook: Tulsa WorldScouting The Cincinnati Bearcats: Crimson and Cream MachineLabels: Cincinnati, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 11:02 AM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesHome-and-home series equals smaller payout for Cincinnati: Big schools like Oklahoma can negotiate a smaller payout if they are also willing to play a game at their opponents' stadiums, in what's called a home-and-home series, at some later date, athletic directors said. The Sooners will pay Texas Christian and Cincinnati $300,000 to participate in the first half of a home-and-home series this September, less than the $475,000 they paid Chattanooga for a home game on Aug. 30, according to the contracts. (Bloomberg.com)Former Sooner is a Robo-Linebacker: Enid News and EagleBearcats are for real: Norman TranscriptInteresting tests: Al Eschbach's WWLS BlogLabels: Cincinnati, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 12:51 AM |
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesLess than 100 tickets remain for OU vs. Cincinnati: Saturday's football game vs. Cincinnati is nearing a sellout with only approximately 100 tickets still available for purchase. The remaining tickets were returned by the Bearcats and are expected to go quickly. This is the only remaining opportunity to see the Sooners live in action this season as all other games are sold out. Tickets are $62 each. Kickoff for the game is set for 2:30 p.m. at Owen Field. Tickets are available online at SoonerSports.com or by calling (405) 325-2424 or (800) 456-GoOU. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the OU Athletics Ticket Office located under the Asp Avenue parking garage immediately west of the stadium. (SoonerSports PR)
Deep snapper Shaw to return soon? Stoops indicated Tuesday that last season's starting deep snapper, Derek Shaw, is close to returning from an Achilles injury. "He's better and better," Stoops said. "He's running faster and stronger now, and the whole thing is he's got to be able to cover to some degree. Not that he was our leading tackler on it, but he needs to get in someone's way. He's real close, so we'll just see as we go through the week." (The Oklahoman)Center Jon Cooper on Bradford's improvements: "The most progress I've seen is him being a leader, and taking control of the offense completely," Cooper said. "That's what a quarterback should do. Last year, as a freshman, he was kind of quiet. He's not as quiet any more." (Star-Telegram)Game Notes -- OU hosts Bearcats: SoonerSports.comClapp learning to be all things at fullback: The OklahomanUp Close -- Cory Bennett: Tulsa WorldNotebook: Tulsa WorldKnow the foe -- Cincinnati Bearcats: Tulsa WorldReasons to care about the Bearcats: Tulsa WorldWhat they're writing: Tulsa WorldJohnson poised for breakout season?: Norman TranscriptBigger game for OU than you might think: College Confidential Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Tickets
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 4:56 PM |
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesNo arrest made in OU stabbing: As of Tuesday afternoon, no arrests had been made and no charges had been filed, police said. Alexander and Willis underwent minor surgery after the stabbings, according to a police press release Sunday. A Norman Regional Hospital spokesman said Sunday night that Alexander, an 18-year-old freshman defensive end, had been treated and released from the facility. (Tulsa World)Sims still not enrolled at OU: Defensive coordinator Brent Venables said junior-college safety David Sims has still not finished his academic work at Butte (Calif.) College and thus not able to enroll at OU yet. He'd better hurry. Sims has until the end of the next week to make it to Norman, else he won't be allowed to enroll at OU for this semester and practice with the football team this season. (The Oklahoman)Scouting report -- Cincinnati Bearcats: SoonerSports.comAnd the game balls go to...: The Oklahoman OU BlogSenior Johnson looks to fill void in Sooners receiving corps': The OklahomanStoops talks about Cincinnati Bearcats: The OklahomanCrashers sparked fight, 2 Sooner athletes were attacked: The OklahomanUSC moves to top spot in AP Poll, OU still No. 4: The OklahomanStoops and Bradford address media at weekly press conference: Tulsa WorldSelmon says McCoy has potential to be OU's next great defensive tackle: Tulsa WorldStoops likes team, but stronger foes await: Tulsa WorldSooners all business: Norman TranscriptThe season really begins with Cincinnati: Norman TranscriptThree could get call at WLB: Norman TranscriptPower Rankings -- Sooners closing gap on Missouri: ESPN.comNo. 4 Sooners begin meatier part of schedule: The Sporting News
Oklahoma senior receiver stepping up: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramUC pumped to play No. 4: Cincinnati EnquirerLabels: David Sims, Fight, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 4:43 PM |
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesAP Top 10 with Big 12 teams(First Place Votes)1 Southern California (21)2 Georgia (20)3 Ohio State (15)4 Oklahoma (2)5 Florida (5)6 Missouri (1)7 LSU (1)8 West Virginia9 Auburn10 Texas12 Texas Tech14 KansasUSA Today's Coaches Poll1 Southern California (23)2 Georgia (20)3 Ohio State (10)4 Oklahoma (2)5 Florida (3)6 LSU (3)7 Missouri8 West Virginia9 Texas10 Auburn12 Kansas13 Texas TechFull top 25 at ESPN.comLabels: Oklahoma Sooners, Polls
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 2:28 PM |
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesStoops anticipates John Williams to quit team: John Williams' Oklahoma career football appears to be over. After practice Monday night, Bob Stoops confirmed that Williams, a former starting defensive end, will likely not return to the team after taking a recent leave of absence. "Right now John's just mentally having a hard time staying with it, and right now we don't anticipate him rejoining the team," Stoops said. (Tulsa World)Alex Williams returns to LA to help family evacuate: Stoops said that redshirt freshman guard Alex Williams has gone back home to Louisiana to help his family evacuate from New Orleans, which is battling Hurricane Gustav. Williams is expected to be back with the team before Saturday's game with Cincinnati, Stoops said. (The Oklahoman)Alexander injured in nightclub fight: Brenda Finkle of the Norman Regional Hospital confirmed that defensive end Frank Alexander was treated and released from the facility, after police responded to a large-scale fight at Sooner Knights at 2:32 a.m. Sunday. Asked about Alexander after practice Monday, OU coach Bob Stoops said: "There was an incident where a couple of our athletes, overall, were assaulted." According to a Norman Police Department release: "Numerous calls to the police department reported subjects fighting with knives, guns and tire irons. Prior to officers' arrival updated information reported that shots had been fired and that people had been shot and/or stabbed." (More at Tulsa World)Sooners assaulted?: Norman TranscriptWilliams may be done: Norman TranscriptCincinnati no longer considered just a basketball school: Tulsa WorldListen to Stoops' Big 12 teleconference interview: Tulsa WorldStoops -- Playing UTC better than no game at all: The OklahomanLabels: Fight, John Williams, Oklahoma Sooners
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 1:09 PM |
Monday, September 01, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesBradford confident with OU's receivers: "I heard that comment (that Kelly's departure would hurt) all spring, and it really didn't make sense to me," Sam Bradford said. "We've got so many wide receivers that can make plays, and they proved it tonight." (Tulsa World)Loadholt and Broyles suspended one game: [Phil] Loadholt's suspension may have stemmed from a June arrest for suspicion of DUI. OU coach Bob Stoops said Loadholt and Broyles were suspended for one game for "team reasons" and would be available to play Saturday against Cincinnati. (The Oklahoman)Williams to play in '08? Defensive end John Williams also missed Saturday night's game, as he tries to determine if he's going to play the '08 season. Williams was awarded a sixth season of eligibility after the '07 season, much of which he missed after tearing his Achilles' tendon at Tulsa. (Tulsa World)Granger dropped to No. 2 on depth chart due to back injury? Defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger did not start but played in the first quarter. Granger was sent home from the Fiesta Bowl after being charged with misdemeanor theft. Stoops, however, had said Granger's drop to No. 2 on the depth chart was related to a sore back that hampered him during August drills. Adrian Taylor started at tackle. (The Oklahoman)Box likely to return against Cincinnati but where? Enid's Austin Box, who sat out Oklahoma's 57-2 rout of Chattanooga Saturday after having knee surgery earlier this month, should play this week against Cincinnati. "I anticipate he will," said OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables. Whether Box will return to his starting weakside linebacker spot is uncertain. Travis Lewis, who started in Box's place Saturday, led the Sooner defensive charge with four solo and two assisted tackles. "He's got to go back there and earn it," Venables said of Box. "We'll see how it goes." (Enid News and Eagle)Second longest game in Sooner football history: Saturday's game, which spanned four hours and nine minutes, will go down as the second-longest in program history. The 2005 Baylor game, which went 4:12 through two overtimes, ranks as the longest. There have been five 4-hour games in OU history. The others: at Texas Tech in 2007 (4:03), Kansas State in 2000 (4:03) and Texas-El Paso in 2002 (4:00). (The Oklahoman)A step up: Norman TranscriptSooners strike fast, often: Norman TranscriptHow ugly was it?: Norman TranscriptOU to go from dominant display to feisty foe: Tulsa WorldKnow the Foe: Tulsa WorldState's three slaughters set the bar high: Tulsa WorldWinchester commits bad snap but fulfills goal of playing for OU: The OklahomanPlayful alternatives to OU's opening debacle: The OklahomanOU's historic halftime blowouts: The OklahomanSooner get healthy report: The OklahomanBreaking down Cincinnati: The OklahomanOU Report Card: Tulsa WorldFour questions about OU football: The OklahomanSooners pleased with play, despite opponent: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramLabels: Austin Box, Cincinnati, DeMarcus Granger, John Williams, Oklahoma Sooners, Phil Loadholt, Ryan Broyles, Sam Bradford
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