Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes'08 signee Josh Jarboe arrested: Oklahoma Sooners signee Josh Jarboe was arrested Thursday evening for receiving stolen property and having a weapon on school property -- both felony charges for one of the nation's top college recruits. Online jail records show Jarboe, 18, was booked into the DeKalb County Jail along with 17-year-old James Davis, who was charged with the same two counts. Both were arrested by DeKalb school system police officers. The school system has not released any information about the arrests or about the two young men. Jarboe, a standout wide receiver from Cedar Grove High School, is ranked by Rivals.com as the 10th-best wide receiver nationally in the Class of 2008. He committed last month to play for Oklahoma, choosing the Sooners over Florida, Georgia and LSU. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)Labels: Arrested, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesDeMarcus Granger pre-trial hearing set for March 3rd: A warrant out for Oklahoma sophomore defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger was quashed Friday by a Tempe Municipal Court judge after Granger's attorney filed the motion by fax, according to acting deputy Jeanette Wiesenhofer of the Tempe (Ariz.) Municipal Court criminal division. A pre-trial hearing has been scheduled for March 3 when Granger or his attorney, Jess Lorona of Phoenix, will meet with a Tempe prosecutor or plea to the court. A warrant in the amount of $1,000 was issued for Granger last week after he failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment in Tempe. (The Oklahoman) Labels: Arrested, DeMarcus Granger, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesUpdate: OU's Broyles arrested on suspicion of theft: Suspended: Update previous post; Oklahoma's Coach Bob Stoops released an official statement on Broyles.. "We are aware of a matter involving Ryan Broyles," OU head coach Bob Stoops said today in a statement released by the OU sports information office. "Effective immediately, Ryan is suspended from the team for an indefinite period of time. I take very seriously the conduct of our players, and I will not compromise my expectations for anyone associated with our program." (NewsOK.com)Labels: Arrested, Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, Ryan Broyles
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes NCAA approves OU's Mitchell fundraiser request: High School. Coach Stoops will present the family with a framed Oklahoma jersey. Checks should be mailed to: The NCAA approved OU's waiver request Thursday to accept funds to help defray funeral costs for football recruit Herman Mitchell killed last week. Those who wish to contribute should mail checks to the OU Athletics Department made out to "O-Club, Inc. " with "Mitchell Fund" written in the memo line. The checks will not be accepted unless the memo line contains "Mitchell Fund". The money will be deposited in an account designated specifically to defray funeral costs for the family. The NCAA also approved Oklahoma's request for head coach Bob Stoops and two additional OU coaches to travel to Houston. The Oklahoma coaches will meet with members of Mitchell's family and visit Westfield. Checks should be mailed to: OU Athletics Department McClendon Center for Intercollegiate Athletics 180 W Brooks, Suite 3575 Norman, OK 73019 Again, please make out the check to "O-Club, Inc." and write "Mitchell Fund" in the memo line. (SoonerSports PR)
Franks may return kicks? "I remember recruiting Dominique," Sooner assistant Chris Wilson said. "Every week he was returning something (for a touchdown)." Though [Dominique] Franks isn't listed on OU's kick-return depth chart -- Reggie Smith, Juaquin Iglesias, Manuel Johnson and Lendy Holmes are -- coach Bob Stoops mentioned him as well as freshman tailback DeMarco Murray as candidates. (Tulsa World)
OU's Broyles arrested on suspicion of theft: Ryan Broyles, a freshman wide receiver on the University of Oklahoma football team, was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of trying to steal gasoline from a Norman convenience store. The 19-year-old Norman High graduate was arrested on suspicion of attempted larceny and taken to Cleveland County jail. He was released on a $200 bond. Norman Police Capt. Leonard Judy said an officer around 12:10 a.m. spotted a sport utility vehicle parked at the gas pumps of the Mr. Shortstop store at Alameda Street and 12th Avenue SE. The store was closed, but the officer saw a man standing between the vehicle and a gas pump. The investigating officer reported the man having a key to the pump along with overriding codes to activate the pump. The key unlocked a pump door that leads to a keypad on which to type the code. (NewsOK.com) Update: Stoops: Broyles Suspended Indefinite Period of Time
WR Strong quits team: Oklahoma wide receiver Fred Strong has left the football team, university officials confirmed Thursday. Strong, a sophomore from Austin, caught nine passes for 73 yards last season. Strong was expected to contribute to this year's team but wasn't healthy in the preseason and was passed on the depth chart by sophomore Adron Tennell and freshman Ryan Broyles. (Tulsa World)
Limited OU/North Texas tickets available: The University of Oklahoma Athletics Ticket Office has received a limited number of returned tickets from the University of North Texas for this Saturday's game. Tickets are currently available 24 hours a day online at SoonerSports.com, 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 Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets for the game are $47 each. The Sooners and Mean Green kick off this Saturday at 6 p.m. (SoonerSports PR)Nic Harris -- OU's last line of defense: SoonerSports.comNo. 8 Oklahoma set for opener: SoonerSports.comFootball a way of life for the Dodge family: The OklahomanStatue brings to life the legend of Sooner great Billy Vessels: The OklahomanOU Notebook: The OklahomanBradford is OU's 12th freshman starting QB: Dallas Morning NewsLabels: Arrested, Fred Strong, North Texas, Oklahoma Compliance, Oklahoma Sooners, Ryan Broyles, Tickets, University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesStoops "stunned" about shooting death of Herman Mitchell: A 19-year-old Louisiana man has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of a Houston-area high school football standout who had orally committed to play at the University of Oklahoma next year. Herman Mitchell, 17, a senior linebacker for Westfield High School, died Friday at Ben Taub General Hospital of multiple wounds, said Lt. John Martin of the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Emile "Rusty" Lewis was taken into custody after the shooting. He was being held in a Harris County jail. Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops was "stunned" by the news of Mitchell's death, school spokesman Kenny Mossman told the Houston Chronicle. (Dallas Morning News)Dispute over pit bull: [Sgt.] Pair said Mitchell and Lewis -- who lived in the same complex in the 14300 block of Cornerstone Village Drive -- had been in conflict for some time over the ownership of a tan-and-white pit bull, which at the time of the shooting was in Lewis' possession. On Friday, Mitchell and three friends were headed out around 4:30 p.m. to play in a football scrimmage when he saw Lewis, who had the dog with him, Pair said. A verbal confrontation escalated into a fistfight. "The victim apparently got the better of the suspect," Pair said. Lewis, also charged with possessing a controlled substance, is accused of then leaving the scene, returning moments later with a rifle and shooting Mitchell. He was struck multiple times and later taken to Ben Taub General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. (Houston Chronicle)
On June 13 Herman Mitchell declared his intentions to play for the University of Oklahoma.
Westfield A.D. says Mitchell was 'a really good kid': The Oklahoman
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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Oklahoma at Big 12 Media Days today: As previously posted.. OU coach Bob Stoops will bring a pair of junior Sooners, defensive back Reggie Smith and wide receiver Malcolm Kelly. Cowboys starting quarterback Bobby Reid won't make the trip, and neither will any of OU's three potential quarterbacks, Sam Bradford, Joey Halzle or Keith Nichol. (NewsOK.com) UPDATED: Players listed to participate in Big 12 Media Days according to Big12Sports.com, Joe Jon Finley, TE; Malcolm Kelly, WR; Marcus Walker, DB..
UPDATED Schedule:
• 1:00-1:45 pm - Print • 1:45-2:25 pm - TV • 2:25-3:05 pm - Radio • 3:05-4:05 pm - National TV
All-Access video coverage available on Big12Sports.com
Former OU QB Holieway arrested: McIntosh County Sheriff's deputies have arrested former Oklahoma quarterback Jamelle Holieway on a misdemeanor complaint of possession of marijuana. Deputies arrested Holieway, 40, about 2:30 a.m. Saturday after a traffic stop in Eufaula, deputy Tim Turner said. Holieway played for Oklahoma from 1985 to 1988 and was the starting quarterback on the Sooners' 1985 team that won the national title. He remains the only true freshman quarterback in NCAA Division I-A history to start for a national-championship team. (AP/Dallas Morning News)Stoops speaks about balance between family and work at event: [Bob] Stoops and ESPN's NFL reporter Chris Mortensen were the featured speakers at Friday night's In The Zone event at Mabee Center. In The Zone is a four-hour seminar for men dedicated to uniting them on a spiritual level by appealing to their love of sports. Stoops was warmly received by the nearly 700 people in attendance, many wearing OU attire. (Tulsa World)
OU 3rd dirtiest program? Sooners have lots of scandalous company: CBS SportslineSuccess has Followed Bradford: SoonerSports.comFinding starter upfront is crucial for defense: The OklahomanOU working to make most of new video screens: The OklahomanOU's Bradford once wanted to play hockey: The OklahomanWho will be OU's QB? Dallas Morning News
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Labels: Arrested, Big XII, Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
OU's Harris on Lott Watch List: University of Oklahoma defensive back Nic Harris has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2007 Ronnie Lott Trophy.Harris, a junior from Alexandria, La., played nickel back and strong safety last season and is expected to line up exclusively at strong safety this season. He is one of 42 defenders on the watch list.Harris was third on the OU team last season with 68 tackles and led the Sooners with four interceptions. (Tulsa World)Injury Report; Reynold out atleast four month, Madu spained ankle: Oklahoma linebacker Ryan Reynolds is set to have surgery on the torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee today and might be out at least four months The early diagnosis of the injury, which occurred Wednesday, was a partially torn LCL that would require only four to six weeks of rehabilitation... Norman native Mossis Madu, who has worked himself into some playing time both at running back and slot receiver for the Sooners, suffered a high left ankle sprain Monday. (From NewsOK.com)
Stoops confident in LB core: Personnel has changed. Expectations have not. "It's coming," OU coach Bob Stoops said. "The guys that have looked the best have a chance to be a really, really good group. Ryan Reynolds and Curtis Lofton inside and Demarrio Pleasant and Lewis (Baker), who's played a ton out on the perimeter, those guys are solid. "The other guys, it's just learning everything. They're getting better. Mike Reed is doing a good job, and Lamont (Robinson) is getting better. It just takes some time, takes a lot of snaps." (Tulsa World)Class of '08 Recruit Arrested: Justin Johnson, a Gilmer, Texas, running back who has verbally committed to play at Oklahoma in 2008, was one of three people who voluntarily surrendered to police last Thursday for misdemeanor criminal mischief warrants, according to a report Saturday in the Longview (Texas) News-Journal. Johnson, the No. 2-rated running back in Texas, Arsenial Richardson and Dean Griffith have confessed to spray painting various marks on at least one car Feb. 24. The investigation is ongoing and the Upshur County sheriff's office anticipates charging the multiple juvenile offenders with crimes associated with these acts. (NewsOK.com)Go Inside OU Spring Practice No. 10: SoonerSports.comSooners no longer have lone distinction: The OklahomanTable Set for Red-White event: Ada Evening NewsLabels: 2007 Storyline, Arrested, Bob Stoops, Defense, Injuries, Mossis Madu, Nic Harris, Oklahoma Sooners, Ryan Reynolds
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesFormer Oklahoma QB, WWLS Color Analyst Thompson Arrested at OKC area hotel: Police arrested former Oklahoma quarterback and local radio announcer Charles Thompson on complaints of public drunkenness and disturbing the peace following a disturbance at a local hotel. Thompson, 38, was arrested early Saturday morning at a Residence Inn after police received three complaints of loud noise coming from Thompson's room, police said. After arriving at the hotel, officers said Thompson was uncooperative and smelled of alcohol. He was arrested after he stepped from his hotel room and told police, "Then take me to jail," according to the report. During his arrest, Thompson reportedly asked officers, "Do you know who I am?" As police led Thompson to a patrol car, he told his friends, "Get [Oklahoma City Mayor] Mick Cornett on the phone. He'll deal with this." Thompson, who led the Sooners to an 11-1 season in 1987, was arrested in 1989 on charges he sold 17 grams of cocaine to undercover FBI agents for $1,400. Following his arrest, he appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine in handcuffs and an orange jail-issue jumpsuit. He later served a stint in prison as a result of the charges. Most recently, Thompson worked as a color analyst covering high school football games for Oklahoma City sports radio station WWLS. (AP/SI.com)Labels: Arrested, Charles Thompson, Former Sooner, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
AD on Maxwell Semifinalist: His time on the field may be decreasing, but there is no dip in respect for Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson. Acknowledging the broken collarbone that has sidelined Peterson, the Maxwell Football Club has tabbed the Sooner standout as one of 15 semifinalists for the 70th Maxwell Award. The honor is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate player. "While we recognize that Adrian is unable to play at this time, we felt that he was deserving of being on this list as one of the top players in college football, " said Mark Wolpert, Maxwell Club Senior Vice President for Collegiate Awards. Peterson suffered the injury on Oct. 14 during a 53-yard touchdown run against Iowa State. It capped a day in which the junior carried 26 times for 183 yards and a pair of TDs. On the season, Peterson has 168 carries for 935 yards and 10 touchdowns. He still ranks No. 3 nationally in rushing with 155.8 yards per game. He is No. 1 in all purpose yards at 204 per game and No. 4 in scoring at 11 points per game. He will remain in the national rankings until his percentage of games played drops below 75%. (SoonerSports Release)
Smith expected to play Saturday: Oklahoma defensive back Reggie Smith said Tuesday the results of an MRI performed on his sore left knee showed cracks in the upper portion of his tibia bone, but he doesn't expect to miss any playing time. "It's kind of painful," he said, "but, you know, you've got to go through some pain sometimes." Smith, the Sooners' starter at strong safety, has been one of the defense's most consistent players. He's also established himself as one of the Big 12 Conference's most explosive punt returners. With 19th-ranked OU visiting No. 23 Missouri and the Tigers high-powered offense this weekend, the Sooners could hardly do without him. But, he said, they won't have to. "They said if it was offseason, it'd be two weeks on crutches and I'd be good as new. But since I'm going through it, by the end of next week I shouldn't feel it. Every day it's getting better. I'm not feeling it near as much as I was in the past." Smith gets around campus on crutches to reduce wear and tear on the injury and facilitate healing. (Tulsa World)
Former Sooner Onyenegecha Cited: Former Oklahoma defensive back Chijioke Onyenegecha early Saturday morning was cited by Norman police after an accusation of vandalism. Norman police Capt. Leonard Judysaid a 21-year-old woman told police Onyenegecha smashed a car's front passenger window and dented a door, possibly with a crutch, after an argument. He was issued a citation on suspicion of vandalism and destruction of private property. Onyenegecha, 23, played football at OU in 2004 and 2005. (NewsOK.com)
Scott impressed with Oklahoma visit: The Oklahoma Sooners hosted several top visitors this past weekend, none more highly regarded than four-star safety Christian Scott. Scott, hailing from Dallas Skyline High School, made his first official visit to Norman, Okla., this past weekend. Though this was his second trip to Oklahoma, this time he got to see the atmosphere on game day. Overall, he was impressed. "Everything went really well," Scott said. "I was just impressed because they were behind the Sooners to the fullest. That was the thing that stood out to me; the fans. So many fans are there and behind the team." Scott says that he also got to hang out with players like Demarcus Granger and Lendy Holmes. Holmes and Granger are both originally from the Dallas area. (USA Today)
Stoops and players on Missouri game: SoonerSports.com
On the road: Norman Transcript
Key to the defense?: Norman Transcript
Hurt, not injury prone -- Adrian Peterson Draft Status: The Oklahoman
Will Mizzou add another bump to Sooners' road?: The Oklahoman
Freshman gains playing time: Tulsa World
OU Notebook -- Bumps in the road: Tulsa World
Some preaching from the book of Coach Stoops: Tulsa World
Gautt gets his due as OU legend: Enid News & Eagle
Sooners back among leaders in defense: Dallas Morning News
Location doesn't matter to Stoops, Sooners: Dallas Morning NewsAnother lost starter no concern for OU: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Sooners are hurting but...: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Smith's injury a severe blow to Missouri: Columbia TribuneLabels: Adrian Peterson, Arrested, Maxwell Award, Recruiting, Reggie Smith, Semi Finalist
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesLinebacker, Team Captain Alexander Arrested: Linebacker Rufus Alexander, Oklahoma's leading tackler, was arrested after a confrontation with police. Alexander said he was trying to stop a fight early Sunday. He was charged with disturbing the peace and interfering with official process -- both misdemeanors -- and was released after posting bail. Coach Bob Stoops was aware of what happened but had no immediate comment, school spokesman Kenny Mossman said Monday. Alexander, a team captain and an NFL prospect, told The Oklahoma Daily he was in his car with a friend, Jared Scelfo, when James Wheeler stepped in front of the vehicle. A disturbance followed and police arrived. "My friend got out of the car and I was stopping him before he did something stupid," Alexander told the student newspaper. Scelfo was arrested on the same charges as Alexander. Wheeler was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace, interfering with an official process and public intoxication. (AP/ESPN.com) Labels: Arrested, Report, Rufus Alexander
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