Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners defeat Cowboys 64-41: Now it's up to voters and computers. Sam Bradford threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 3 Oklahoma based its case for a BCS bump on its high-powered offense, outscoring No. 11 Oklahoma State 61-41 Saturday night in the highest-scoring Bedlam rivalry game in the century-old series.Needing to make up a minuscule eight-thousandths of a point to second-place Texas in the Bowl Championship Series standings to earn a spot in next week's Big 12 championship game, the Sooners (11-1, 7-1) relied on the Heisman-caliber arm of Bradford.He completed 30 of 44 passes and also scored on a 1-yard touchdown run, leading Oklahoma to its fourth straight 60-point game. (AP)

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Lee Corso, College GameDay: Corso picked Oklahoma over Oklahoma State.

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com: The Sooners will know what they need to do before Saturday's game in Stillwater. And I'm guessing they will take care of business against a tough foe... Oklahoma 35, Oklahoma State 33

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CFN.com: One of two things will happen. Oklahoma will prove it’s a national title-caliber powerhouse by blowing through Stillwater with a 30+ point win and yet another nuclear offensive display, or the team will come in overconfident... Oklahoma State 45, Texas 42

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Campus Confidential: Abramson: Normally, the cynic in my picks the Cowboys here because I like to see chaos at the end of the year. However, I can't do that because Oklahoma is playing some of the best football in the country. We could have another game where we approach 100 total points.... Oklahoma 45, Oklahoma State 35

Rose: You know there's going to be an upset this week. I don't think it will be Florida or Alabama. How about Oklahoma? Well, the Sooners looked unstoppable last week in shredding Texas Tech, 65-21... Oklahoma 44, Oklahoma State 30

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Bleacher Report: This could be the scene in Stillwater Saturday. Oklahoma State could very well beat Oklahoma. In doing so, Oklahoma will be eliminated from national title contention... Oklahoma State 31, Oklahoma 28.

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The Olympian: Stillwater has been a fright house for Sooners during Bob Stoops era, losing twice and with no victory greater than six points... Oklahoma 41, Oklahoma State 38

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The Birmingham News: The style points for Texas won't matter because the Sooners, now running the ball well, will make a statement in Stillwater... Oklahoma 42, Oklahoma State 24

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CBS Sportsline.com: Four of the five sportsline.com writers picked Oklahoma over Oklahoma State.

AccuScore.com: Predicts Oklahoma 42, Oklahoma State 33

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Labels: Bedlam, Oklahoma Sooners, OSU

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners end regular season at OSU: SoonerSports.com

Sooners have been great on the road, but this is different: Norman Transcript

Pokes have history of playing Stoops tough: Norman Transcript

Victory should be enough: Norman Transcript

Sooners have gotten better every week since Cotton Bowl loss: Norman Transcript

The Stillwater factor: Tulsa World

OU's fate -- A furious finish vs. early loss: Tulsa World

OU cornerback has momentum: Tulsa World

OU-OSU Storylines: Tulsa World

Gameday tips: Tulsa World

OU might need style points against OSU: The Oklahoman

The best offense ever?: The Oklahoman

OU Football Blitz Package: The Oklahoman

OSU gets chance for redemption: The Oklahoman

Cowboys gladly embrace playing the spoiler's role: The Oklahoman

Texas Tech pulling for OSU: The Oklahoman

Oklahoma may need more than just a win: New York Times

What must Oklahoma do?: New York Times

Oklahoma, Tech seek share of South title: Dallas Morning News

Sooners running back duo could be nation's best: Star-Telegram

Bradford gains from losses: The News & Observer

Is it OSU's turn to pull off Big 12 upset?: Fox Sports

Labels: Bedlam, Oklahoma Sooners, OSU

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Tech fans buy flyover banner to remind Texas about loss: Earlier this week, Texas fans bought a flyover that will carry a banner with the inscription "45-35" -- the score of Texas; victory over Oklahoma on Oct. 11 -- during ESPN College GameDay's live telecast before the Bedlam game. In reaction, Texas Tech fans have decided to buy their own flyover. According to Tech alum Shane Walker, a group of about 20 Red Raider fans have arranged for a pilot to fly over GameDay carrying the banner "www.39-33.com," which signifies the score of Tech's Nov. 1 victory over Texas. "It's a day Longhorn fans have forgotten," said Walker, who said he contributed $500 to the cause. "We realize we got thumped by OU, and if OU wins tomorrow, we're done in the national championship race. "But we want to go to a BCS bowl. Based on Texas' head-to-head argument, we should get the BCS bowl over them." (The Oklahoman)

Sooner linebackers on the rise: Norman Transcript

Sooner (and Cowboy) born: Tulsa World

Not your usual Bedlam game: Tulsa World

Sooners could be on run in Bedlam: Tulsa World

OU Notebook: Tulsa World

Murray has returned to old self: The Oklahoman

By the numbers: The Oklahoman

Sooners' keys to the game: The Oklahoman

Bedlam Blitz: The Oklahoman

OU needs Bedlam to reach its goals: The Oklahoman

Five things to watch at Bedlam: The Oklahoman

Heisman race hot at Bedlam: The Oklahoman

Bedlam attire ready for fan’s to buy: The Oklahoman

Defense is Oklahoma's key to winning: Dallas Morning News

Oklahoma DT McCoy an inspiration: Dallas Morning News

‘Orange Power’ meets ‘Sooner Spirit’ in Saturday’s high-stakes Bedlam game: Daily 'Collegian

Not much lobbying needed after dominant Texas victory: ESPN.com

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Coach Bob Stoops Weekly Press Conference:
Part 1.. on OU's performance vs. Texas Tech


Part 2.. on upcoming Bedlam game.


Related: Stoops, Sooners Turn to Bedlam

Labels: Bedlam, Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, Video

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

OSU's Mike Gundy talks Bedlam in his weekly press conference:


Part 2


Related: Cowboy Football Talks Bedlam

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

ESPN College GameDay to broadcast live from Stillwater: It became official late Sunday morning that ESPN College Football Gameday will broadcast its show from outside Boone Pickens Stadium Saturday before the Oklahoma State-Oklahoma game. GameDay, hosted by Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso and Desmond Howard, will set up on the library lawn for shows on Friday and Saturday. (The Oklahoman)

Labels: Bedlam, College GameDay, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

John Williams granted NCAA hardship waiver: Update a previous post, Oklahoma defensive end John Williams has received a hardship waiver from the NCAA and has been granted a sixth season of athletics eligibility. The 6-5, 249-pound Williams started three games of the 2007 season, but suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in the fourth game at Tulsa and missed the remainder of the campaign. "We're excited to have John back for another season," said OU Head Coach Bob Stoops. "We've felt for some time that John is an excellent player. He was off to a great start before the injury. I know he's looking forward to making a strong contribution for us next season." Williams, who has battled knee surgery and Achilles surgery, said he's looking forward to playing a full season. "The latter part of my career here is going to be my most successful," he said. "Everything is a process. This is what I'm living right now. I've got no choice but to move ahead." The NCAA's decision to grant him another year of eligibility was a stress reliever for Williams. "I'm very relieved, very thankful and grateful," he said. "I really want a chance to finish what I started." The Houston native is continuing rehabilitation efforts. (SoonerSports PR)

OSU Official: No single-game Bedlam tickets to be sold: In order to witness the 2008 Bedlam football game -- Oklahoma at Oklahoma State on Nov. 29 -- Cowboy fans must purchase a $419 season ticket. No single-game Bedlam tickets will be made available. "Our decision to eliminate single-game tickets for Bedlam is based upon our desire to grow our season-ticket sales," OSU athletic director Mike Holder explained. "I just hope our fan base responds to this as a call to buy more season tickets." On a per-game average, the price of an OSU season ticket basically remains the same. (Tulsa World)

Williams granted sixth year of eligibility: The Oklahoman

Labels: Bedlam, John Williams, NCAA, Oklahoma Sooners, OSU, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Stoops pleased with schedule change; Now with 12 game season: Coach Bob Stoops on the rescheduled Bedlam Thankgiving weekend game. From SoonerSports.com

"Now that we're back to the 12-game schedule, it's important to get a bye week somewhere during the regular season," Stoops said. "Before we made this change, we didn't have a bye for this year so this one may come at a pretty good time for us. "I've been in favor of having an open week just before the Big 12 Championship game, but I've looked over our history and have adjusted my thinking a little bit. We've played in five of those games during our eight years here and the only one we didn't win had an open week before we went to play. Of the four we've won three went directly from our last regular season game to the championship game. If that's what works best for us, I'm all for it."

Oklahoma State on the change, from ESPN.com/AP.

"I like playing our instate rival the final weekend of the season," Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder said. "The game is always well attended but this particular date gives us a better opportunity for national television coverage."

A tip of the hat to Oklahoma Sooners Fan, Good Ol'J.R.: Last night, it was announced WWE and Oklahoma's own Jim Ross will be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame Saturday night. Ross truly among the greats in broadcasting, has served nearly 30 years. The native Oklahoman can be spotted on the sideline of every Oklahoma game and of course, every Monday on cable television's #1 show, WWE Raw. Ross is set to call WrestleMania 24 this Sunday live from Ford Field, Detroit. More about Jim Ross and his Family Bar-B-Q at JRSBARBQ.com. (When watching J.R. makes me wanna grab some fruity skittles!!!)

You gotta love skittles! Congrats J.R. for nearly 30 years and many more to come!

Labels: Bedlam, Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, OSU, Side Note

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Bedlam Football moved to Thanksgiving weekend: The Big 12 Conference announced today the 2007 Oklahoma State at Oklahoma football game, scheduled for Saturday, October 27, has been moved to Saturday, November 24. It is anticipated the game time will determined sometime around the beginning of November. The date change was a cooperative effort between the two institutions, the conference office and the league's television partners. (SooonerSports PR)

Labels: Bedlam, Oklahoma Sooners, OSU, Schedule

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma State Bedlam tickets costly: Tickets for Saturday's game have been available throughout the week, rare for any major Bedlam event. But at $250, $300 and $600 a ticket, both OU and OSU fans are balking. Stoops jokingly encouraged fans in crimson to grab all available seats. "Hopefully some of those OU people buy the extra ones," Stoops said. "Get as many there as we can, right. Get more red in there if we're able to." (NewsOK.com)

Only Pokes can ruin season: Norman Transcript

A Bedlam frame of mind: Norman Transcript

Rooting for Aggies, working on Pokes: Norman Transcript

No one's sure why Stoops' Sooners struggle in Stillwater: The Oklahoman

Fans recognize series' uniqueness, but OU supporters focus hate on 'Horns: The Oklahoman

Bedlam — Last five in Stillwater: The Oklahoman

The famous and the infamous: The Oklahoman

The two sides of Bedlam: The Oklahoman

Why OU could win: The Oklahoman

Why OSU could win: The Oklahoman

Bedlam has drama — in Stillwater: The Oklahoman

Kind act goes beyond rivalry: Tulsa World

Sooners see bits of 'Horns in Cowboys: Tulsa World

OU Notebook -- Kid stuff: Tulsa World

Labels: Bedlam, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

AD out for Bedlam 2006: Adrian Peterson won't play Saturday against Oklahoma State, Allen Patrick might and freshman Chris Brown is ready no matter what as No. 14 Oklahoma prepares for its regular-season finale. Coach Bob Stoops said Peterson, a junior who is 150 yards shy of the school's all-time rushing record, hasn't shown enough progress from a broken collarbone suffered Oct. 14. "The scan showed that he wasn't completely healed, so they're [the doctors] not going to release him yet," Stoops said after Monday's practice. After Peterson suffered the injury, doctors said the recovery would take about six weeks. This would be the sixth week. It's unclear whether Peterson would play in the Big 12 championship game if the Sooners get there. Peterson still hopes to return for OU's bowl. (Dallas Morning News)

Sooners Status: After announcing Monday morning that Adrian Peterson will not play Saturday against Oklahoma State, the Sooners got just a little good news later in the day when running back Allen Patrick, wide receiver Manuel Johnson and free safety Darien Williams returned to the field in limited action. OU coach Bob Stoops said Patrick "was better," Johnson "did some things" and Williams "did a little bit." Receivers coach Kevin Sumlin said Johnson -- out last week after getting knocked unconscious the week before against Texas Tech -- practiced without contact in shorts and shoulder pads and a helmet. "But he went through everything we did today, routes and working on our game plan for Saturday, putting that in," Sumlin said. "He looks quick and he looks fast. "We're going out and proceeding just like normal. He was in the huddle today with the ones, the huddle broke and we threw him a couple of balls. So as of right now, I don't see that there's going to be any issue with that." (Tulsa World)

Sooners take home pair of Big 12 weekly honors: Oklahoma players took two of the three Big 12 weekly football honors for their play in last Saturday's 36-10 win at Baylor. Safety Reggie Smith was named the defensive player of the week, while kick returner Juaquin Iglesias won the special teams honor. Smith, a sophomore from Edmond, Okla., had two interceptions with 94 yards in returns. His first went for 42 yards and a touchdown, while his second covered 52 yards and set up the Sooner offense at the Baylor 18. Four plays later, OU punched in another touchdown. Smith also broke up three passes and registered two tackles in the game. Iglesias, a sophomore from Killeen, Texas, had two returns for 111 yards, including an 88-yarder for a touchdown on a Baylor free kick. It was the first kickoff return, as free kicks are categorized, for a touchdown by a Sooner player since Mark Bradley went for 100 yards against Iowa State in 2004. Kansas running back Jon Cornish was the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week. The Jayhawks downed in-state rival Kansas State. (SoonerSports PR)

Peterson not ready: Norman Transcript

Peterson out, but Sooners confident in backups: Tulsa World

OSU doesn't expect to draw first sellout crowd Saturday: Tulsa World

Outside impact has huge role: Tulsa World

Collarbone injury keeps Peterson out against OSU: The Oklahoman

OU running game remains in high gear: The Oklahoman

OU Notebook: The Oklahoman

Prices block Bedlam sellout: The Oklahoman

Fuel for the Bedlam fire: The Oklahoman

Peterson or no Peterson, stopping the run critical for Cowboys' defense: The Oklahoman

Brotherly reunion continues in Bedlam: The Oklahoman

Sooners' Stoops is Big 12's coach of the year, but UT's Brown not far behind: Austin American-Statesman

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Bedlam, Big XII, Injuries, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners Sack the Bears: Bob Stoops isn't having a tough time dealing with Oklahoma's turnovers, not when the players making the mistakes are also scoring touchdowns. Plus, the 16th-ranked Sooners have a six-game winning streak and are still in contention for the Big 12 South title after overcoming five miscues Saturday in a 36-10 victory at Baylor. ''I thought we played well. We executed. That's the pleasing part,'' Stoops said. ''There's a bunch of young guys that are moving the football in a good way. ... If we can learn to finish with two hands and not let the ball go, we'll be in great shape.'' Malcolm Kelly had a touchdown catch and an incredible grab to keep alive another scoring drive by Oklahoma (9-2, 6-1 Big 12). But the sophomore was running down the sideline on his way to another apparent long TD play when he dropped the ball trying to fend off a defender. Reggie Smith , another sophomore, returned one of his two interceptions 42 yards for a touchdown and set up another TD with his other. Third-string freshman tailback Chris Brown ran 24 times for 169 yards and a score. But Baylor (4-8, 3-5) got its only scores after fumbles by Smith (who lost two punt returns) and Brown. (AP/SI.com - Stats)

Baylor dips to a new-low: Baylor established a school-record low with minus-48 yards rushing. The Bears had minus-37 rushing yards against Kansas State in 2002. From OU's standpoint, the minus-48 rushing yards allowed was the second-best showing in school history. Most of the total was due to quarterback Blake Szymanski being sacked five times. Szymanski compiled minus-57 rushing yards on nine carries. A safety was also charged to the team as an 8-yard loss. Paul Mosley, Mario Price and Carl Sims had 17 rushing yards combined. (Dallas Morning News)

Peterson Bedlam status? Adrian Peterson on playing Oklahoma State next week with The Oklahoman... Does he want to play against Oklahoma State? "What do you think?" Peterson said, jerking his head in mock disgust at the mere suggestion he'd skip a chance to compete if not for the broken collarbone that has sidelined him since the Iowa State game Oct. 14. Perhaps that reaction more than anything offers the best insight into what the Oklahoma running back will do, if given clearance by doctors this week. For any further clues, maybe an Ouija board is in order. Will he or won't he? Doctors will x-ray and evaluate Peterson early this week, leading to a decision on his availability when the Sooners face OSU on Saturday in Stillwater. "I'll have to get with the doctors (today) or Monday and just see what they think," said Sooners coach Bob Stoops. "Anyone that's throwing out anything else — let me tell you, I haven't conferred with them, because I knew he wasn't playing this week. When I get with them Monday and know something, then I'll have something to say about it. "Anyone else that's talking about it before that is just guessing." (NewsOK.com)

Pair of Sooners Get First Starts: WR Fred Strong and RB Chris Brown made their first career starts. Brown is the third true freshman to make a start for the Sooners in 2006 (C Chase Beeler and RT Trent Williams).

Brown sets Career High: Chris Brown rushed for a career high 169 yards on 24 carries.

Sooners turn to defense: Norman Transcript

Sooners crush Bears but commit five turnovers: Tulsa World

OU throws sack party: Tulsa World

Freshman smashes through Bears: Tulsa World

Two Minute Drill: Tulsa World

Smith's positives prevail: Tulsa World

Sooners continue climb: Tulsa World

OU defense puts clams on Bears: The Oklahoman

OU can't afford five turnovers vs. OSU: The Oklahoman

Sooners find their stride against Baylor: Dallas Morning News

OU puts a wrap on Bears' season: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

OU's big plays sink Baylor on Senior Day: Waco Tribune

OU ups outweigh downs: Waco Tribune

OU leaves Szymanski seeing red: Waco Tribune

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Baylor, Bedlam, Chris Brown, Fred Strong, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Injury Report: The Sooners emerged from a rugged game at A&M with some hurts, but no apparent major injuries. On Sunday, Bob S toops said Patrick (ankle sprain) should be "fine" and offensive guard Brandon Walker (shoulder) was not believed to be serious. Walker, who left the game at one point, returned and finished on the field, as did linebacker Zach Latimer (neck). (NewsOK.com)

Peterson targets Bedlam return: Injured OU running back Adrian Peterson said Saturday he wants to return for the regular-season finale vs. Oklahoma State on Nov. 25. "Hopefully Oklahoma State, that's a possibility," Peterson said during a sideline interview with ABC. "But I've got to check with the doctors, take X-rays and see how it heals." (Dallas Morning News)

Lack of execution in second half: OU's offensive line opened gaping holes for running back Allen Patrick in the early going, leading to two scoring drives and 101 rushing yards for Patrick — in the first quarter. The success slowed in the second half, with the Sooners managing only 29 of its 224 rushing yards over the final two periods. "Just us not executing as cleanly," OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said. "And they did a better job of getting off blocks and playing physical." (NewsOK.com)

Venables praises Holmes: Oklahoma cornerback Lendy Holmes made one of the biggest defensive plays of the season Saturday, and it came on Texas A&M's longest gain of the night. Aggies tailback Michael Goodson ran by safety Nic Harris on an option and sped for 58 yards on his second play from scrimmage. The run would have covered 71 yards, and scored a touchdown, had Holmes not hustled after Goodson and caught him from behind. "Tremendous," OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables said Sunday. "Just a great effort play. A great example. It will be a tremendous teaching tool on why you don't ever give up on a play." (Tulsa World)

OU-Baylor game set for 11 AM FSN: The Big 12 Conference announced Monday that OU's football game at Baylor on Nov. 18 will kick off at 11 a.m. and will be broadcast on Fox Sports Net. With the announcement, FSN is scheduled to televise the Sooners' three remaining regular-season games. (SoonerSports PR)

Risky Business: Norman Transcript

Texas Tech at a glance: The Oklahoman

OU's bowl prospects and calls at Kyle Field: The Oklahoman

Stoops deserves recognition: The Oklahoman

Strange sequence of plays may define year: Tulsa World

OU Scouting Report -- Texas Tech: Tulsa World

OU Three questions: Tulsa World

Around the Big 12: Dallas Morning News

Big 12 has been wild, unpredictable: Dallas Morning News

Challenges lie ahead for Tech: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Baylor, Bedlam, Lendy Holmes, Offense Line