Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Former Sooner Patrick waived: RB Allen Patrick was waived by Cleveland. He was a seventh-round pick last year.

If You Build IT...: Norman Transcript

OU's Bradford Taking Huge Risk: Lawrence Journal World

Mack Brown says Longhorns won't change their approach to counter Sooners three-year title run.: Tulsa World

Labels: Allen Patrick, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Baltimore Ravens select Allen Patrick 240th overall: The Baltimore Ravens selected Allen Patrick, former Oklahoma running back 240th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Related:
49ers Select Reggie Smith 75th Overall
Washington Redskins Draft Malcolm Kelly
Atlanta Falcons Draft Lofton at 37th Overall

Labels: Allen Patrick, Former Sooner, NFL Draft

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Kelly, Smith among others participating in pro work out: Today at OU's Everest Indoor Training Center in his first and only workout before NFL scouts, Kelly will have the opportunity to silence the questions about his health for good. "I just have to show them with my drills, my change of direction, that I have no knee problems," said Kelly, speaking publicly for the first time about the rumors, which likely started with Kelly tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in junior high and later having arthroscopic knee surgery after his sophomore season at OU. "I've been working so that tomorrow morning I can come out here and prove them wrong and shut everybody up. I guarantee they won't be saying I have knee problems (anymore)." Former Sooner defensive back Reggie Smith, who's been recovering from a broken big toe, will also be working out in front of scouts for the first time. (The Oklahoman) Joe Jon Finley and Allen Patrick will also participate in today's work out.

Results will be posted later this afternoon. (UPDATED)

Related Post:
Kelly and Smith Work Out Numbers

Labels: Allen Patrick, Malcolm Kelly, NFL, Pro Day, Reggie Smith

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Allen Patrick injured at East-West Shrine game: Former OU running back Allen Patrick was injured during the East-West Shrine Game on Saturday night in Houston. Patrick left the game in the first quarter with an apparent knee sprain, though the injury didn't appear to be too serious. The injury came as disappointing news for Patrick who had impressed scouts during the workouts leading up to the game with his ability to find running lanes. Patrick is expected to be drafted between the fourth and sixth rounds. OU tight end Joe Jon Finley also missed time with an apparent hamstring injury. (The Oklahoman)

Sims commits to Oklahoma; to start at free safety: David Sims enjoyed the breakfast in front of the Pacific Ocean amid a lavish beach setting lined up by San Diego State. He appreciated the camaraderie of the small town atmosphere in Pullman, Wash., specifically how it was so similar to Chico, during his recent visit to Washington State. But Sims' trip to Norman, Okla., over the weekend actually led to the standout Butte College free safety giving his verbal commitment to Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops and the Sooners on Sunday afternoon. The decision ended a two-month long process that began with Mississippi, Kansas State and San Diego State emerging as frontrunners, before an avalanche of other major programs came calling with the Feb. 6 signing day deadline looming on the horizon. "I think my list looks pretty good right now considering I just gave Oklahoma a commitment," Sims said on his cell phone Sunday while boarding a plane back to Northern California.. "It looks like I'm going to start at free safety, return kickoffs and also punts next year," Sims said about his role in Oklahoma's 2008 plans. "They told me they definitely want me on special teams, too." (Chico Enterprise Record) More on OU Football Recruiting.

Another JUCO recruit commits to OU: Sunday, the Sooners got instant help with commitments from junior-college linebacker Mike Balogun (Scranton, Pa.) according to SoonerScoop.com. (The Oklahoman)

Stoops latest in long line of coaches to endure slump: The Oklahoman

Recent additions give group needed class: The Oklahoman

Labels: Allen Patrick, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting

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Allen Patrick fine after suffering cramps; remains starter: Running back Allen Patrick is fine and, despite DeMarco Murray's 128 yards and 65 yard score, won't lose his starting job, running backs coach Cale Gundy said. Patrick "just cramped. It was very humid down there. He's got the lowest body fat on the team, which is in the low 4s (4 percent), which is not normal, I don't think. So he doesn't have a whole lot to give up. He did against Miami. It was extremely hot and humid. Any time you have low body fat and it's extremely hot and humid, sometimes it can affect you." (Tulsa World)

Reggie Smith named Big XII Defensive Player of the Week: For the second time this season, Oklahoma cornerback Reggie Smith has been named the Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Week. He received the honor for his play in the Sooners' 28-21 win over Texas last Saturday. Smith, a junior from Edmond, Oklahoma's Santa Fe High School, was credited with six tackles, two pass deflections and one interception, which he returned 33 yards. Two of Smith's key plays came at critical times in the fourth quarter. His interception came on the heels of OU's final and decisive touchdown. Then on the next Texas drive he batted away a long pass intended for UT's Limas Sweed while in single coverage. That play occurred inside the Sooner 10-yard line. Smith's play helped preserve the victory, which was Bob Stoops' sixth in nine meetings with Texas. (SoonerSports.com)

Oklahoma at Iowa State tickets available: The University of Oklahoma Athletics Ticket Office is currently selling a limited number of tickets for the Sooners' football game at Iowa State on Oct. 20. Tickets are available online 24 hours a day, by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 800-456-4668 or 405-325-2424 during regular business hours Monday-Friday between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or in person at the Athletics Ticket Office on the west side of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets for the game are $60 each and are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. (SoonerSports PR)

Murray's performance brings out coach in Gundy: The Oklahoman

OU getting ready for Mizzou's offense: The Oklahoman

Tigers' tale: Norman Transcript

Tigers on fire after big win: Tulsa World

Sooners have 'good background' in preparing for Missouri offense: Tulsa World

Temple questionable vs. Oklahoma: Kansas City Star

MU offensive coordinator has plenty of tricks up his sleeve: Kansas City Star

Mizzou turns attention to Sooners: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Now everyone shares Pinkel's vision for MU: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Sooners' Bradford turns into an emerging force: USA Today

Labels: Allen Patrick, Award, DeMarco Murray, Iowa State, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith, Tickets

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Oklahoma HS ADs and Coaches not in favor of Friday night college games: Lawton athletic director Steve Cothren said his district draws 70 percent of its annual revenue through football ticket sales. "The decision these three Oklahoma universities made to play on Friday was based on the revenue they will gain from the TV broadcast with a total disregard for the revenue Oklahoma high school athletic departments will lose," Cothren said. "I am not saying that because of these two football games we will not be able to fund athletics in Lawton. I am saying that the actions of these three universities are disappointing and show us that we are not important to them." (NewsOK.com)

Stoops: Lofton compares to great OU LBs in awhile: Bob Stoops speaking to the media on Curtis Lofton told them.. "He's playing as well as anyone we've had,” he ( Stoops) said. "Really, Ryan is, too." (NewsOK.com)

Patrick hopes to dominate Tulsa: “I expect us to go out and here and dominate,” running back Allen Patrick said. “That’s what we work on and that’s our goal, to go out and just dominate teams."(Tulsa World)

OU begins short week for Tulsa: SoonerSports.com

Sooner football heard in Spanish: Norman Transcript

Blowout doesn't help: Norman Transcript

Bradford's the real deal: Norman Transcript

Sooners face a test: The Oklahoman

OU missed out by not recruiting Smith: The Oklahoman

After win, OU falls in poll: The Oklahoman

Boren thinks Sooners have 50-50 chance of winning appeal: The Oklahoman

Stoops avoids Bradford all-star talk: Enid News

Around the Big 12: Dallas Morning News

Short week for No. 4 Oklahoma: Dallas Morning News

OU having success without early script: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Labels: Allen Patrick, Curtis Lofton, Oklahoma Sooners, Tulsa Football

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Updated: OU wants secondary violation dropped: As previously posted; After consulting with a fellow Big 12 Conference school, Oklahoma wants the NCAA to strike a self-reported secondary rules violation from its record. Oklahoma reported that it had broken NCAA rules when it hung jerseys with three prospects' high school numbers in the Sooners' locker room when the recruits came to visit. The university's executive director of compliance, Jason Leonard, subsequently sent a letter to the NCAA asking to have that violation removed, according to documents obtained Friday through an open records request by The Associated Press. Leonard wrote that Oklahoma heard from compliance staff at Missouri after they'd read an AP story published June 12 detailing secondary violations that had been self-reported by Oklahoma. Leonard wrote that he was informed that Missouri – in a similar situation – had been told by a former NCAA official in 2005 that no secondary violation had occurred in that instance. (AP/Dallas Morning News) (8-11-07)
Update 2: University of Oklahoma secondary violations removed: The Oklahoma football program had a self-reported secondary NCAA violation removed from its record, according to documents obtained Tuesday by The Oklahoman. Oklahoma originally reported that it had broken NCAA rules when it hung jerseys with three prospects' high school numbers in the Sooners' locker room when the recruits came to visit. In a letter dated July 18, NCAA Associate Director for Enforcement of Secondary Violations, Renee Gomila, wrote that "based upon additional information (OU) submitted, it was confirmed by membership services that under the specific facts of this case, no violation of NCAA legislation occurred inasmuch as personalized numbers and names were not placed on the jerseys displayed during the prospects' visits.” (NewsOK.com)

McCoy suffers broken hand; unlikely to start against Utah State: Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy broke a bone in his right hand on Saturday against Miami but was able to practice Monday with a cast protecting the injury. He said the injury occurred during the Sooners goal-line stand that ultimately ended with a Hurricanes touchdown. McCoy said having a cast over four fingers does hinder his effectiveness, but doesn't actually hurt. "I'm working to get better every day so it won't slow me down," he said. (Tulsa World)

Updated: OU's Patrick suffered cramps: Oklahoma RB Allen Patrick did not play after two carries in the third quarter, but did not reinjure his right ankle, instead suffering leg cramps. (Star-Telegram)(9-9-07)
Update 1: Patrick expected to play Saturday: Coach Bob Stoops said senior running back Allen Patrick has worked at full speed this week in practice and is expected to play Saturday. (Dallas Morning News)

Limited OU-Utah State tickets available: The University of Oklahoma has received a limited number of tickets from Utah State, this week's opponent, and has those tickets on sale now. Tickets are available online, by calling the Athletics Ticket Office (800-456-4668 or 405-325-2424) or in person from the Athletics Ticket Office on the west side of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue parking garage. The office's regular business hours are Monday-Friday between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets for the game are $47.00 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. (SoonerSports.com)

Hartley on his missed attempted: “It definitely rattled me a little bit,” he (Garrett Hartley) said Tuesday. “I try to be perfect with everything regardless if it’s a field goal or extra point and when it hit off the left upright I kind of was in shock at first, but I have moved on. I watched film and I know what happened and it was just a timing issue.” (Norman Transcript)

Clapp may be redshirted: Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said FB Matt Clapp might redshirt because of the play of Dane Zaslaw and the use of TE Brody Eldridge. (Star-Telegram)

Tuesday post-practice coverage: SoonerSports.com

Utah State quotes on Oklahoma: SoonerSports.com

Comparisons between Bradford, White already being made: The Oklahoman

Bradford's play keeps Nichol on sideline: The Oklahoman

Stoops -- Too early to gauge this year's team: The Oklahoman

OU notes: The Oklahoman

OU's rising star: Tulsa World

Are we in a cube-shaped world?: Tulsa World

Stoops -- Players don't hear the hype: Tulsa World

Sooners good, young: Norman Transcript

OU starting DT slowed by broken right hand: Dallas Morning News

Bar fight between OU, UT fans fuels rivalry: Dallas Morning News

Labels: Allen Patrick, Garrett Hartley, Gerald McCoy, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Redshirt, Tickets, University of Oklahoma, Violations

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Sooners win big over Canes: By the time Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford threw his school record-tying fifth touchdown pass, the bad memories from past Miami games were long gone. Malcolm Kelly caught three of Bradford's TD passes and Reggie Smith returned a fumble for a score as the No. 5 Sooners rolled over Miami 51-13 in their first meeting since the Hurricanes swept three games in the 1980s. "That didn't matter," Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. "It makes for a good story, but that's a long time ago." (SoonerSports.com)

Patrick early exit: Starting running back Allen Patrick came out of the game after the first two carries of the second half and never returned. Coach Bob Stoops said Patrick, a senior who missed last week's season opener against North Texas with a sprained right ankle, didn't return because he was experiencing some minor cramping. (Dallas Morning News)

Moving Up: Malcolm Kelly's three touchdowns give him 17 for his career, tying Carrollton Creekview-ex Travis Wilson for second on OU's all-time career list. (Dallas Morning News)

In the books: (Sam) Bradford's five TD passes against Miami tied the OU single game record. He became just the third Sooner to toss five touchdowns in a game. Jason White accomplished the feat three times, while Josh Heupel did it twice. Bradford was also just the second QB to throw for five TDs against the Hurricanes (Cade McNown, UCLA, 1998). (SoonerSports.com)

Sooners offered no surprises: NewsOk.com

Tramel: OU looks good after excellent exorcism of Miami: NewsOk.com

Hurricanes a breeze for Sooners, 51-13: Dallas Morning News

Oklahoma Looks Like a Contender: AOL FanHouse

Instant Analysis: Miami-Oklahoma: College Football News

Labels: Allen Patrick, Injury, Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Sam Bradford

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Broyles charged with misdemeanor: An attempted larceny misdemeanor charge was filed against Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles Tuesday, in connection with Broyles' arrest early last Friday for using a key and override codes to steal gas from a Norman convenience store. According to Greg Mashburn, the Cleveland County District Attorney's Office representative who filed the charge, a guilty verdict carries a maximum 15-day jail term and $1,000 fine. (Tulsa World)

Big 12 to name Commissioner today? Interim Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe and Indianapolis attorney Jack Swarbrick are the finalists to replace Kevin Weiberg as Big 12 commissioner, according to two sources close to the search. The two will interview this morning with the Big 12 Board of Directors, made up of presidents and chancellors from all the conference's schools, and plans are to announce the new commissioner today, the sources said. (Dallas Morning News)

Stoops on early kickoffs: "Selfishly, for us, (early kickoffs are) great, and the players as well," he said. "Because you get up and you're not having to sit around and think about it and wait for it all day. You get up and here it is, you go. So for us, I love it. But I recognize for the fans and everyone else that it is not the best. But we have no say-so at all in scheduling. That's all TV. We just play when they tell us to." (Tulsa World)

Patrick expected to start: Running back Allen Patrick returned to practice Monday and is expected to start. His injured ankle was the only medical question the Sooners had going into the season opener. "We had everyone practice yesterday and everyone looks good," Stoops said. Patrick will start Saturday and Chris Brown should play after missing the North Texas game due to a one-game suspension. "Like we planned all along, we want to rotate those guys in," Stoops said. "Give a guy a series here, give him a break here. If a guy's hot, stay with him a little longer." (Norman Transcript)

Gundy on D. Murray performance: "He's a terrific athlete," Oklahoma running backs coach Cale Gundy told The Post. "He can play cornerback, running back and wide receiver. I don't know how many touches a game we're going to get him, but we talk about that more than any other topic." (NY Post)

OU-Miami stirs memories, emotions: Norman Transcript

Sooners seem to believe they're special: Norman Transcript

Stoops wants players to know OU-Miami history: Norman Transcript

'Canes not bad boys anymore: The Oklahoman

OU football notebook: The Oklahoman

Sooners' Broyles charged with misdemeanor: The Oklahoman

Sam earned big night with his mind-set before kickoff: The Oklahoman

Miami's vices: Tulsa World

OU practice over -- Now it's real: Tulsa World

Miami 'excellent' running the ball: Tulsa World

Miami a stiffer challenge for OU: Dallas Morning News

QB gets big test after big debut: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Freshman Van Dyke eager for Sooners: Palm Beach Post

A look back at UM's rivalry against Oklahoma: Miami Herald

Hurricanes blow into Norman to take on fifth-ranked Oklahoma: Sports Network

Stoops took his time naming Bradford quarterback: San Antonio Express-News

Labels: Allen Patrick, Big XII, Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Ryan Broyles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Venables on Miami's QB Kirby Fressman: "Kirby is very fast and athletic,” (Brent) Venables said. "You'd much rather play a guy like Chris Simms back there who isn't comfortable running the ball.” (NewsOK.com)

By the numbers: Eight OU players made their first career starts and 64 saw action. (Dallas Morning News)

Bobby Jack Wright impressed with English: OU sacked the Mean Green QB six times. "Our pressure was good all night, especially from the defensive ends," Wright said. "Auston English, Alonzo Dotson, John Williams, they were all really active." Asked if English is the quickest defensive end Wright has seen in his nine years at OU, Wright wasn't ready to go that far. "I don't know that he's the quickest, but he's in that class with the Dan Codys and the Jonathan Jacksons," Wright said. "He really does have a great first step. (NewsOK.com)

Brown, Patrick expected to play Miami: Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said (Allen) Patrick, Chris Brown and redshirt freshman DeMarco Murray would play at RB against Miami. (Dallas Morning News)

Coach Stoops impression of Miami: "Just a good solid football team. As you watch them, like always, you see a lot of physical, good-looking players who play hard. A lot of speed and they're coached well. They're in position. Just what you usually see when you watch a good Miami team." (Palmbeachpost.com)

Coach Stoops on memories of past OU-Miami games: "I remember watching them back in the mid-80s. They were great teams with great players all over the place, great coaches. They were great games for sure. Both teams, between the two of them, there's not a lot of losses there." (Tulsa World)

Easy does it: Norman Transcript

Four questions -- true verdict awaits: The Oklahoman

Breaking down Miami: The Oklahoman

Sooners may have been great, Miami was better: The Oklahoman

Fully loaded arsenal: Tulsa World

Sooners seek to build on momentum: Tulsa World

Big 12 status at stake on Saturday: Dallas Morning News

No offense, but Canes can't beat Oklahoma: Palm Beach Post

No time to waste for Canes as stakes get bigger: Tampa Tribune

Canes' next task will be tougher: Tampa Tribune

Shannon — Nice win, now on to Oklahoma: St. Petersburg Times

Labels: Allen Patrick, Chris Brown, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami

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Allen Patrick returned to practice; may start Saturday? Tailback Allen Patrick went through about half of Oklahoma's practice on Wednesday and may be able to start Saturday against North Texas. Patrick missed more than two weeks of practice and had been wearing a protective boot on his right foot while recovering from a sprained ankle. "He said he feels better than he did when he played on it last year," Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. "Again, he's getting better and we're working him toward playing. (AP/ESPN.com)

Labels: Allen Patrick, North Texas, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Malcolm Kelly early NFL entry? While he [Malcolm Kelly] admits he thinks about his future from time to time, he knows it's too early for all that [high draft] hype. "I'm not gonna say I don't think about it," Kelly said. "That's all you dream about your whole life. That's why you play this game -- to be able to make a living out of it. People have been saying that, but it don't really mean anything. I haven't done anything this year. "I have a lot of stuff I need to get done (before I'm ready to play in the NFL.)" (NewsOK.com)

Patrick runs light Monday practice, no timetable set: [Allen] Patrick did not practice with the team Monday. Stoops said there's no cut-off day for deciding if Patrick will play. "If we think he's close enough to full speed and not going to re-injure it and make a difference for us, then he'll play," Stoops said. (Norman Transcript)

Bob Stoops statement on Herman Mitchell: From the Tulsa World.. "Yeah, it's really sad. It's tragic," Stoops said. "All of us are saddened. Just don't know what to say in those situations. He was a great young guy, was just up here a few weeks ago when we were in our summer two-a-day work. He and his mom spent a good part of the day here. We loved having him. He was a great young man. Prayers go out to his family, his teammates, coaches and friends. It's just really, really tragic for any young guy and anyone in that circumstance."

Monday Football Post-Practice Video: SoonerSports.com

OU on cutting edge with its Heisman Park: The Oklahoman

So much depends on Reynolds: Norman Transcript

Stoops discusses OU quarterbacks today: Tulsa World

OU first college foe for Dodge: Tulsa World

Stoops discusses OU quarterbacks: Tulsa World

UNT coach involved in infamous OU-Texas tie: Tulsa World

Sooners to go with young defensive line: Dallas Morning News

Bomar is new kid in town at Sam Houston: Dallas Morning News

Big 12's success depends on overcoming its issues: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Momma says nice QBs finish first: Yahoo! Sports

Labels: Allen Patrick, Bob Stoops, Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Patrick still recovering: Running back Allen Patrick still has not returned to practice while recovering from a sprained ankle, but coach Bob Stoops indicated that could happen next week, saying, "He's getting better every day." (Star-Telegram)

Reminder: Big Red Rally Today 5 p.m.

White leaves stand-up comedy, Vegas to join OU coaching staff: The Oklahoman

It's Bradford's job, until it isn't: The Oklahoman

How rivalry became violent: The Oklahoman

Battling for backup role: Tulsa World

Oklahoma QB ready to rip it?: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Eldridge gives Sooners a mix of soft hands and brute force: Norman Transcript

Oklahoma will try to become first team to repeat as Big 12 champs: San Antonio Express-News

Sooners comfortable with Bradford at QB: San Antonio Express-News

Labels: Allen Patrick, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Allen Patrick expected to return: Coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday that starting senior running back Allen Patrick is close to returning to practice. Patrick, the team's leading returning rusher, sprained his right ankle in a practice two weeks ago and hasn't played since. (NewsOK.com)

No scrimmage tonight: [Bob] Stoops has seen all he needed to see from his team in a game situation with fans around. A scrimmage originally scheduled for tonight at 6 will not take place. Instead, the team will practice behind closed doors, as usual. (NewsOK.com)

Bradford has all the tools to be a playmaker: The Oklahoman

Labels: Allen Patrick, Oklahoma Sooners, Scrimmage

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Oklahoma Scrimmage Stats: A crowd estimated at 5,000 braved a steady rain to watch the workout, which included 97 plays. SoonerSports.com

Passing
Sam Bradford: 12-17-130, 4 TDs
Keith Nichol: 5-16-82, 1 TD
Joey Halzle: 8-23-47, 1 INT

Rushing
Murray: 9 carries for 105 yards, 1 TD.
Brown: 8 carries for 37 yards.
Gove: 8 carries for 34 yards.
Madu: 7 carries for 28 yards.
Gutierrez: 8 carries for 26 yards.
Nichol: 3 carries for 4 yards.
Halzle: 1 carry for -3 yards.
Iglesias: 1 carryfor -4 yards.
Complete Scrimmage stats at SoonerSports.com

Patrick may return next week? Stoops said next week's workouts might include running back Allen Patrick, who has been sidelined for nearly two weeks with a sprained right ankle. (SoonerSports.com)

Stoops on the QB performance: "We're still deciding," OU coach Bob Stoops said. "We like what we've seen from all of them. They've all made great progress."

Clayton to strongside linebacker: One position switch was noticeable Saturday. Keenan Clayton, who started two games last season at strong safety, has been moved to strongside linebacker. Defensive coordinator Brent Venables said the switch was made a few days ago. Clayton only made eight tackles last season and lost his starting job when Reggie Smith was switched back to strong safety after two games. D.J. Wolfe has won the starting job there this season. (Norman Transcript)

Expect Stoops to be cautious with his QB: The Oklahoman

Teammates say Wolfe is flashy, boisterous -- and confident: The Oklahoman

Bradford makes big strides in OU scrimmage: The Oklahoman

Wet and wild: Norman Transcript

Looking down from high above: Norman Transcript

Expect Sooners to make Sam their man: Tulsa World

OU Football Scrimmage report: Tulsa World

Bradford takes lead in OU quarterback chase: Dallas Morning News

Labels: 2007 Storyline, Allen Patrick, Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, Quarterbacks, Scrimmage

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Allen Patrick and Brody Eldridge to be heldout of scrimmage: Running back Allen Patrick and tight end Brody Eldridge will be held out of Oklahoma's scrimmage on Saturday because of injuries, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. Stoops said he didn't have a timeframe for when Patrick would return other than "when he's ready." "It'll be next week sometime hopefully," Stoops said Friday. Eldridge has been practicing after having surgery to fix a broken ankle this summer, but he was held out of the first scrimmage. "I don't want to get Brody in there. He's played enough," Stoops said. (AP/NewsOK.com)

Sooners to Recite Oath: SoonerSports.com

Labels: Allen Patrick, Brody Eldridge, Injuries, Oklahoma Sooners, Scrimmage

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Backup center Beeler quits the Sooners: Backup center Chase Beeler has left the Oklahoma football team, coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday night. "Chase wants to concentrate on his academic interests. He just decided that he did not want to play any more," Stoops said in a statement. "We respect his decision. We're all for Chase. He was a good, strong student-athlete while he was with our program and we wish him the best." (AP/SportingNews)

New Oklahoma Sooners Football book available: For the Sooner fan who can't soak up enough facts about OU football, "University of Oklahoma Football: An Interactive Guide to the World of Sports" might be a solution. The book -- written by authors Daniel Brush, David Horne and Marc Maxwell, all who are attending graduate programs at OU -- has 10 chapters, with 100 facts, statistics or short stories in each chapter about Sooner football. Bob Stoops has written the foreword, and part of the proceeds will go to the Bob Stoops Champions Foundation, which helps sick children. The book can be found at most bookstores or on the authors' Web site, www.sportsbythenumbers.com (NewsOK.com)

Allen Patrick featured on SI Cover: Oklahoma senior running back Allen Patrick will be featured on one of five regional covers of Sports Illustrated scheduled to be released today. Patrick, who is expected to start at running back, hasn't practiced since last Wednesday, when he sprained his right ankle during workouts. Patrick has been walking around on crutches with his right foot in a protective boot. Patrick posed for the Sports Illustrated photo July 30 in Norman. (Dallas Morning News)

Barry Switzer joins NFL on FOX pregame crew: Fox Sports announced Tuesday that [Barry] Switzer will be joining its NFL pregame show this season where he will work a weekly "Coaches Corner" show alongside Johnson, who is entering his eighth season with the network. No further details were immediately available. (Dallas Morning News)

Big 12 Preview: Sooners can't shake Bomar's legacy: CBS News

Simulated season highlights: The Oklahoman

Halzle most successful signal caller on NCAA Football 2008: The Oklahoman

Reynolds hopes injuries are behind him: Enid News and Eagle

OU still not close to picking QB: Dallas Morning News

Labels: Allen Patrick, Barry Switzer, Book, Charity, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Braxton and Williams returned to practice Monday: Senior free safety Darien Williams and offensive tackle Branndon Braxton returned to practice Monday. For Williams, it was the first practice of the year. Offseason knee surgery kept him out of spring practice, and a surgically repaired stress fracture in his foot forced him to miss the beginning of training camp. "He was a little rusty out there," defensive coordinator Brent Venables said. "Gotta get to communicating, quit thinking. But it was good to see him back." Braxton's ankle injury was minor. (NewsOK.com)

Sooners to find direction at QB this week? Oklahoma could see some movement in the quarterback race by the end of the week, offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Monday."This is a big week," he said. "We're going to work on our identity, No. 1. I think as this week goes, we need to probably start making the decisions."The Sooners have set a mini-scrimmage for Wednesday and another major scrimmage Saturday night. (Star-Telegram)

Patrick on crutches at practice: Senior running back Allen Patrick, the Sooners' expected starter, left Monday morning's practice on crutches with his right foot in a protective boot. (Dallas Morning News)

Pair of Sooners demoted: DeMarcus Granger and Steven Coleman, who both saw significant action last season, were demoted because they showed up to preseason camp out of shape. "It's all about playing hard," [Jackie] Shipp said. (Norman Transcript)

OU opens second week of preseason: SoonerSports.com

Preseason practice video interviews: SoonerSports.com

OU to scrimmage twice this week as it seeks QB: Tulsa World

Coaches pleased with trio: Tulsa World

Oklahoma Practice Report: Tulsa World

Receiving corps is a strength for '07 Sooners: The Oklahoman

Irving-ex Tennell seeing better at OU: Dallas Morning News

Labels: 2007 Storyline, Allen Patrick, Branndon Braxton, Darien Williams, Injuries, Practice, Quarterbacks

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Correction: A. Patrick suffers sprained ankle; Severity unknown: Don't expect to see tailback Allen Patrick at the Sooners' first preseason scrimmage Saturday. The expected starter sprained his right ankle at practice Wednesday evening. Although the severity is unknown, coach Bob Stoops typically keeps even slightly injured players from scrimmaging. If Patrick does not play, expect a rotation of sophomore Chris Brown, redshirt freshman DeMarco Murray and senior Jacob Gutierrez. (Tulsa World)

Peterson expects to play in Vikings preseason opener: Adrian Peterson (hip pointer) said Thursday he has been told he will play tonight. Coach Brad Childress continues to say the rookie No. 1 draft choice's status will be a game-time decision. (Star-Tribune) Game will be televised tape-delayed Saturday morning, 10 a.m. eastern on NFL Network.

Thursday evening practice coverage: SoonerSports.com

OU back for more Thursday morning: SoonerSports.com

Defensive tackles no longer seen as 'soft': The Oklahoman

OU football notebook: The Oklahoman

OU's English works way to first team: Tulsa World

English a new force on OU's D-line: Norman Transcript

RB: Check, WR: Check, Quarterback: Not yet: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
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Labels: Adrian Peterson, Allen Patrick, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Four Sooner Commitments invited to play ESPN's All-American Game: National recruiting analysts and talent evaluators from ESPN Scouts, Inc., will select players for both team rosters from among The ESPN 150, a nationwide ranking of top prep football prospects. A total of 80-84 players will be invited, with all players having the opportunity to also participate in a multi-faceted skills competition, which will be televised Friday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. on ESPN2. ESPNU, the 24-hour college sports network, will provide extensive coverage of the event throughout the week, including team practice sessions. (ESPN PR)

List of players scheduled/confirmed to play..

• Dwayne Allen TE Fayetteville, NC
• Blake Ayles TE Orange, Calif.
• Jonathan Baldwin WR Aliquippa, Pa.
• Brandon Barnes ATH Louisburg, N.C.
• Xavier Brewer CB Jacksonville, Fla.
• Ramon Buchanan OLB Melbourne, Fla.
• Jermie Calhoun RB Van, Texas
• Nigel Carr OLB Jacksonville, Fla.
• Braxston Cave OC Granger, Ind.
• Taylor Cook QB Eagle Lake, Texas
• Keanon Cooper OLB Dallas, Texas
• Aundre Dean RB Katy, Texas
• Vaughn Dotsy OG Ventura, Calif.
• Dee Finley FS Auburn, Ala.
• Daniel Franklin LB Clarkesville, Ga.
• A.J. Green WR Ridgeville, S.C.
• Braden Hanson QB Charlotte, N.C.
• Brandon Harris CB Miami, Fla.
• Antoine Hicks ATH Arlington, Texas
• Will Hill ATH West Orange, N.J.
• Jarvis Humphrey DT Cedar Hill, Texas
• Julio Jones WR Foley, Ala.
• Landry Jones QB Artesia, N.M.
• Neiko Lipscomb DB Tucker, Ga.
• Tyler Love OT Birmingham, Ala.
• Jon Major OLB Parker, Colo.
• E.J. Manuel QB Virginia Beach, Va.
• Michael Matt FB Jeanette, Pa.
• # Antoine McClain OT Anniston, Ala.
• Terrance Parks DB Fairborn, Ga.
• Burton Scott WR Prichard, Ala.
• Jamoris Slaughter FS Stone Mountain, Ga.
• Kye Staley RB Guthrie, Okla.
• Andrew Sweat LB Washington, Pa.
• Carlton Thomas RB Frostproof, Fla.
• Chase Thomas DE Atlanta, Ga.
• Brandon Thompson DT Thomasville, Ga.
• Courtney Upshaw DE Eufaula, Ala.
• Deion Walker WR Christchurch, Va.
• Charles Whitlock ATH Chester, S.C.
• Christian Wilson LB McKees Rock, Pa.
• R.J. Washington DE Fort Worth, Texas
• E.J. Woods FS Culver City, Calif.

Players verbally committed to the Sooners in 2008.

Sooners on Maxwell watch list: Two players from Oklahoma and one from Oklahoma State are among those receiving consideration for this year's Maxwell Award. Sooners running back Allen Patrick and wide receiver Malcolm Kelly join Oklahoma State wide receiver Adarius Bowman on the list of 65 players on the watch list for the award given to the college football player of the year. (AP/KOTV)

After 40 years, Jimerson is ready to retire ... again : The Oklahoman

Labels: Allen Patrick, Malcolm Kelly, Maxwell Award, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting

Oklahoma Sooners Football Articles and Notes

Stoops gets Big 12 Championship bonus: Saturday's Big 12 championship win capped a lucrative week for Bob Stoops, who attained several contractual performance bonuses. Stoops earned $80,000 for OU's Big 12 title game win and another $100,000 for advancing to the Fiesta Bowl (thanks, Texas). He'd already padded his receivables ledger $30,000 for being voted Big 12 Coach of the Year earlier in the week. (NewsOK.com) Coach Stoops still has $235,000 in possible bonuses by seasons end.

Walker Injury allows Wolfe playing time: OU corner Marcus Walker was injured while covering a punt with 3:33 remaining in the second quarter. His injury opened the door for D.J. Wolfe, who has gotten little playing time since giving up a 33-yard touchdown pass against Texas. On third-and-3 from the Nebraska 27, Zac Taylor threw a deep pass intended for Terrence Nunn. Wolfe made his first interception of the season. (Dallas Morning News)

Fastest Big 12 title game TD: When Patrick powered into the end zone on the Sooners' first play, the Big 12 championship had the earliest touchdown in its 11-year history, 48 seconds after kickoff. The previous quickest TD also belonged to OU. Kejuan Jones scored on a 42-yard run against Kansas State in 2003, 2:45 after kickoff. (Tulsa World)

Record Big XII Championship crowd: The crowd of 80,031 for Saturday's game at Arrowhead Stadium was the largest for a Big 12 Championship. (NewsOK.com)

Kelly sets Big 12 receiving years record: Oklahoma's Malcolm Kelly caught 10 passes for 142 yards, setting a Big 12 championship game record for yards receiving, breaking the mark of 140 yards set by Kansas State's Darnell McDonald in 1998 against Texas A&M. (Kansas City Star)

Oklahoma lacks a ground game against Nebraska: Oklahoma came into the game with the third-best rushing offense in the Big 12 and 14th-best in the country, averaging 188.7 yards a game. The Sooners had run for 224 or more yards in four of their past five games, all without Adrian Peterson. But Saturday, the Sooners averaged 1.5 yards per carry and had one run of double-digit yards, an 11-yarder by Allen Patrick. (Star-Telegram)

OU booms Huskers for Big 12 title: SoonerSports.com

Big 12 Championship LiveBlog: Oklahoma FanHouse

OU's Kelly, Thompson combine to power Sooners to conference title: Tulsa World

No awards can match Oklahoma's Big 12 run: Tulsa World

One has to wonder what-if about Oregon: Tulsa World

Third-quarter drive keys win: Tulsa World

Two minute drill: Tulsa World

Weather deters no fan: Tulsa World

Welcome back, Oklahoma: The Oklahoman

Drive representative of Sooners' season: The Oklahoman

Game Balls: The Oklahoman

The Play: The Oklahoman

Big 12 Champs should celebrate unexpected title: The Oklahoman

OU headed to Fiesta for first time since 1982: The Oklahoman

Kelly's big night keys OU offense: The Oklahoman

OU defense saves day: The Oklahoman

Taylor struggles against OU's defense: The Oklahoman

Sooners defeat Huskers in Big 12 title game: Lincoln Journal-Star

OU defense was the difference: Lincoln Journal-Star

NU has no answer for OU's passes: Lincoln Journal-Star

OU secondary causes problems: Lincoln Journal-Star

OU saves season of turmoil with title: Kansas City Star

Sooners lacking BCS resume: Kansas City Star

Kelly wears out Huskers: Kansas City Star

Huskers' dream over: Kansas City Star

Nebraska Report: Kansas City Star

Oklahoma strikes through the air, adds to its Big 12 title collection: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

OU defense clamps down in the clutch: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Thompson delivers title for OU: Dallas Morning News

Resilient Sooners know how to fight back: Dallas Morning News

Best opponent for Buckeyes? OU: Houston Chronicle

Brown steps in 'Sooner' than expected: Austin American-Statesman

Oklahoma wins title, but doesn't get its due: Austin American Statesman

Oklahoma's long scoring march seals the deal: Austin American-Statesman

Stoops rakes it in with incentives: Austin American-Statesman

Labels: Allen Patrick, Big XII, Bob Stoops, DJ Wolfe, Malcolm Kelly, Marcus Walker, Record, Running Game

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma's Patrick runs past O-State: After a costly controversy and a Red River loss, Oklahoma seemed to be down and out. But look at the Sooners now, back on top and playing for a berth in the BCS. Allen Patrick ran for 163 yards and a touchdown to help No. 13 Oklahoma survive another Bedlam scare and win the Big 12 South title with a 27-21 win against Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Sooners' run to the title started immediately after a loss to Texas in October, and six of the team's seven straight wins have come without star tailback Adrian Peterson. "We've overcome a lot, but we knew we could get here," quarterback Paul Thompson said. "We knew we had the guys, the personnel to get here, especially after the changes we made and we saw what we had in our replacements. ... We never gave up hope of getting here, and now we're here." (ESPN.com - Stats)

Peterson unlikely for Big XII title game: The 23rd-ranked Huskers (9-3) clinched the Big 12 North title two weeks ago. The 13th-ranked Sooners (10-2) needed some help. But after Texas A&M upset Texas on Friday, all OU had to do was beat Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Sooners won, 27-21. OU coach Bob Stoops said it's unlikely running back Adrian Peterson (broken collarbone) will play. "They'll have to do the bone scan again and assess what they feel, whether it's OK for him or not," Stoops said. "I would say it's doubtful. That would be my feeling today. Now, that may change." (Dallas Morning News)

Sooners atop NCAA in 10- win seasons: With its 27-21 victory over Oklahoma State Saturday, Oklahoma became the nation's leader in 10-win seasons with 29. Prior to Saturday, the Sooners were tied with Alabama. The Sooners have six 10-win seasons in eight years under coach Bob Stoops. Barry Switzer won 10 games 10 times in 16 years. (NewsOK.com)

Hartley rare miss: Hartley's missed extra point in the second quarter marked his first miss in 41 attempts this season (ended game with 43 season attempts) and only his second in 94 career attempts. (Sooner Sports Statistics)

Sooners watching Texas: Bob Stoops says he didn't watch a lot of Texas A&M's 12-7 victory over Texas on Friday. Quite the contrary, in fact. "I was out in the yard shooting baskets with my children," Stoops said. That's certainly a better post-Thanksgiving activity than biting nails, sweating bullets and crying, "Gig em!" But when your team's future rides on whether the Aggies can beat the Longhorns for the first time in a long time. . . . "Yeah, we watched it," said OU defensive end Alonzo Dotson. "It was exciting." (Tulsa World)

Patrick's rushes for longest run of '06: Patrick's 65-yard TD run, a career high, on the first play from scrimmage in the third quarter marked the longest run by any Sooner this season. It is the longest rush since Adrian Peterson’s 84-yard TD run against Oklahoma State in 2005. (Sooner Sports Statistics)

Big XII Championship tickets: The University of Oklahoma Athletics Ticket Office has tickets available for the 2006 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship Game scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Sooners will take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a 7 p.m., kickoff. Tickets are $70 each. The ticket office will be open to take calls from season ticket holders from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26th and from 8-10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27. If tickets still remain, they will be available to the general public beginning at 10 a.m., Monday. Tickets may be purchased by calling the OU Athletics Ticket Office at 405-325-2424 or 800-456-GoOU. All orders will be shipped overnight via UPS. (SoonerSports PR)

Sooners beat Pokes for Big 12 South: SoonerSports.com

OU-OSU Notes: SoonerSports.com

Big 12 Championship Ticket Info: SoonerSports.com

K.C. bound: Norman Transcript

Sooners win in fitting fashion: Norman Transcript

Ground control: Norman Transcript

Defense holds strong: Norman Transcript

OU to play for Big 12 title: Tulsa World

Sooners have a fighter in Stoops: Tulsa World

Two minute drill: Tulsa World

Bedlam in pictures: Tulsa World

Bowman, Woods wonder what if: Tulsa World

OSU's Reid out in crunch time: Tulsa World

Last drive a Cowboys cliffhanger: Tulsa World

Patrick trades in pain for gains: Tulsa World

Goal-line stand stood out: Tulsa World

Peterson's status for Big 12 championship unclear: Tulsa World

Defense deflects Cowboys' final charge: Tulsa World

Sooners outlast Cowboys in Bedlam thriller: The Oklahoman

Gritty Sooners next foe is a familiar one: The Oklahoman

An estimated 7,500 Sooner boosters leave happy: The Oklahoman

Iglesias overcomes earlier problems, comes up with nifty catch: The Oklahoman

OU controls own destiny: The Oklahoman

Cowboys' QB shuffle leaves some questions: The Oklahoman

Great drama ends in OU's favor: The Oklahoman

OU plan wasn't to ignore passing game: The Oklahoman

Stock Report: The Oklahoman

OU Game Balls: The Oklahoman

Bedlam tidbits: The Oklahoman

OU survives Bedlam, takes South: Dallas Morning News

Ankle doesn't slow OU's Patrick: Dallas Morning News

OU rises in South: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

'Huskers could muddy picture: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Allen Patrick, Big XII, Bob Stoops, Garrett Hartley, I, Oklahoma Sooners, Texas, Tickets