Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOU LB Rod Shoate on Ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame: The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced the names of 75 players and eight coaches who comprise the 2008 Football Bowl Subdivision Ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Of the 4.6 million individuals who have played college football, only 829 players have earned induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. From the coaching ranks, 178 individuals have achieved Hall of Fame distinction. The FBS Hall of Fame Class will be announced live on ESPNEWS at a press conference in New York City's prestigious Waldorf-Astoria on May 1 and inducted at The National Football Foundation's Annual Awards Dinner on December 9, 2008 also at the Waldorf-Astoria. They will be officially enshrined at the Hall in South Bend, Ind. in the summer of 2009. (NFF) One former Sooner is listed on this year's College Football Hall of Fame ballot.Rod Shoate, Oklahoma-Linebacker1973 consensus and 1974 unanimous First Team All-America...Finished seventh in the 1974 Heisman Trophy voting and twice named Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year...Ranks third in school history with 420 career tackles.
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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesDuke Robinson named Lombardi award semifinalist: Oklahoma left guard Duke Robinson has been named a semifinalist for the 38th Rotary Lombardi Award presented by Wachovia. The list of 12 was announced today. The recognition dinner for the winner has been set for Dec. 5 at the Americas Hotel in downtown Houston. Robinson, a native of Atlanta, is working on a string of 21 consecutive starting assignments for the Sooners. The 6-5, 352-pound junior is grading at 80% for the season and averaging 10 knockdowns per game. His high game for knockdowns was 13 against Miami. The 200 7 Sooners rank No. 1 nationally in passing efficiency, No. 4 in scoring offense, No. 14 in total offense, No. 21 in rushing offense and No. 35 in passing. Perhaps most impressive from the offensive line's standpoint is the fact that OU is No. 6 in sacks allowed at just 0.71 per game. The other semifinalists include LB Xavier Adibi from Virginia Tech, OT Sam Baker of USC, DE Calais Campbell of Miami, LB Dan Connor of Penn State, DT Glenn Dorsey of LSU, LB James Laurinaitis of Ohio State, LB J Leman of Illinois, DE Chris Long of Virginia, OL Jake Long of Michigan, C Alex Mack of California and DE George Selvie of South Florida. (SoonerSportsPR)
Robinson named CollegeFootballNews.com first team midseason All-American: The midseason All-American honors keep coming for the Sooners. OU offensive guard Duke Robinson was named a first-team All-American by CollegeFootballNews.com. Cornerback Reggie Smith made the second team. (NewsOK.com)
Austin English named to watch list: The Ted Hendricks Award, which annually honors the top defensive end in college football, has added Oklahoma's Auston English to its watch list for the 2007 season. English, who redshirted last season after playing one year at OU, has made a big splash in his sophomore season. He currently ranks No. 9 nationally with 1.1 sacks per game and No. 11 in tackles for loss at 1.1. The Canadian, Texas, product was particularly impressive in his last two outings, both of which came against ranked opponents. He had two sacks against No. 19 Texas, then notched a career-high nine tackles and 1.5 sacks versus No. 11 Missouri. (SoonerSports PR)Iglesias trying to overcome fumbles: The OklahomanOU Football Notepad: Norman TranscriptOU's Brown clings to second chance: Tulsa WorldOU Notebook: English class: Tulsa WorldSooner quarterback looks good to Meyer: Des Moines RegisterOU recruit Jones continuing to improve: ESPN.comLabels: All-American, Austin English, Duke Robinson, Oklahoma Sooners, Watch List
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Cohen named to Ray Guy watch list: Oklahoma punter Michael Cohen has been added to the watch list for the Ray Guy Award. Presented annually by the Greater Augusta (Ga.) Sports Council to the nation's top collegiate punter. Cohen currently ranks No. 13 nationally with a punting average of 44.3 yards per kick. Six of his punts have exceeded 50 yards and he has at least one 50-yard boot in three straight games. Five of Cohen's 24 kicks were downed inside the 20 yard-line, only one went for a touchback and seven were fair caught by opponents. The Ray Guy Award began in 2000. It has never been won by an Oklahoma player, although Jeff Ferguson was a finalist in 2001. (SoonerSportsPR)
Stoops old memories: (Bob) Stoops is glad to see the Cleveland Indians closing in on the World Series. He said he was a big Tribe fan growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, but not as big a fan as his late father, Ron Stoops. "I remember my dad about breaking the TV all those years they were horrible," he said. (Tulsa World)
Sooners named to CBS All-American list: Receiver Malcolm Kelly and defensive end Auston English have been named Halfway All-Americans by CBSSports.com. Kelly is tied for fourth in the country in TD receptions with eight. English leads the Big 12 in sacks with 7.5. (NewsOK.com)
Hendricks Award taking English: SoonerSports.com
Stoops, Sooners focused on Cyclones: SoonerSports.com
Wacky season gives OU a shot, but others must fall: The Oklahoman
Sooners want to get things going on the ground: Norman Transcript
OU's Brown clings to second chance: Tulsa World
Oklahoma's Granger excited about line: Dallas Morning News
Oklahoma's No. 4 ranking all ISU needs to know: Des Moines Register
Lofton's tackling prowess puts him in elite company for No. 4 Oklahoma: AP/Yahoo! SportsLabels: All-American, Austin English, Bob Stoops, Malcolm Kelly, Michael Cohen, Oklahoma Sooners, Watch List
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesAlexander named First Team All-American: Wednesday, a day after being named Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Alexander was named first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association. He's the 142nd All-American in OU's history. With early issues at cornerback and defensive tackle, the Sooners didn't blitz as much defensively this season, so Alexander didn't have as many game-changing plays as he did in his previous two seasons. But he still led the team with 95 tackles going into Saturday's Big 12 championship game against Nebraska, and posted a team-high 10.5 tackles for loss. He also had a hand in six turnovers and had two quarterback sacks. "Usually, these awards go to teams that have won a lot of games," OU coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday. "We're No. 1 or No. 2 (in the Big 12) in almost all defensive categories, so I'm sure that Rufus, one of our better players, I think he reaps the rewards from the sum of everybody." (Tulsa World)Its Cotton or Fiesta for Sooners: It's the Fiesta or Cotton Bowl for Oklahoma depending on the outcome of Saturday's title game. The Big 12 Conference announced two bowl matchups on Wednesday. The AT&T Cotton Bowl indicated its desire to host one of the Conference’s divisional champions and will select the runner-up of Saturday’s Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship game to face an SEC opponent on January 1. The Pacific Life Holiday Bowl will match Texas A&M against the University of California on December 28. The winner of the Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship game automatically qualifies for the Bowl Championship Series, and will appear in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on January 1. (SoonerSports.com)Cooper's Nebraska history: Sooner center Jon Cooper's dad, Tom Cooper, played at Missouri from 1972-75, experiencing his own rivalry with Nebraska. Growing up in Colorado, where CU is a latter-day rival of the Big Red, imposed a double dose of dislike for all things Husker on the OU sophomore. "I've kind of grown up hating Nebraska my fair share," Cooper said. "It's a pretty big deal for me." For Cooper, this week is somewhat like OU-Texas for his teammates. "A little bit, yeah," Cooper said. "My dad hated them, so he passed that on to me. And everybody from CU hated them, so I was surrounded, because nobody liked them in Colorado, certainly not in my house." "I definitely respect them, because they've won championships. Oklahoma's won championships. When I was recruited, my dad made sure to tell me how much of a good rivalry this is, especially back when they played every year." (NewsOK.com)Stoops indifferent on Big XII title site: The forecast for Kansas City on Saturday night calls for below-freezing temperatures, making weather a factor. That could be avoided if the game were played in a domed stadium or warmer climate. "I'm kind of mixed on that," Stoops said. "You see pro teams out there in the middle of that weather all the time. It's part of the game you've got to manage. "Some of these (alternative championship venues) aren't really Big 12 towns, aren't maybe as exciting, so the atmosphere isn't going to be as great. I think the venue up there has been incredibly exciting." (Tulsa World)Alexander named Big 12's top defender: Norman TranscriptSooners' bowl choices down to two: Norman TranscriptLatimer recalls Cornhuskers' big rivalry — with Colorado: The OklahomanIt's BCS or Cotton for Sooners: The OklahomanTaylor story is familiar: The OklahomanReggie-go-round: Tulsa WorldBlake connects to recruits: Tulsa WorldMemorable moments -- OU vs. Nebraska: Tulsa WorldMemorable moments -- OU versus Nebraska: Tulsa WorldSooners' bowl options limited: Tulsa WorldWeather is a factor in title game: Tulsa WorldSooners QB now has believers: Dallas Morning NewsCotton Bowl will host Big 12 runner up: Dallas Morning NewsHuskers golden in red zone: Lincoln Journal-StarBreaking down the Sooners: Lincoln Journal-StarElmassian says Oklahoma offense 'tenacious': Lincoln Journal-StarHuskers QB points to younger sisiter to keep him grounded: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramBig 12 on hold by Gator: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramCoach has Huskers back on top: Kansas City StarSooners have few weaknesses: Columbus TelegramSooners' Patrick, Brown show there's not reason for Peterson to rush return: San Antonio Express-NewsTitle game revives Sooners-Huskers rivalry: Yahoo! SportsFan primer for Big 12 Championship: SoonerSports.comLabels: All-American, Award, Bob Stoops, Cotton Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Jon Cooper, Rufus Alexander
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