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Monday, September 10, 2007

(9/10) OU Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Nothing into Williams replacing Braxton: Stoops said there wasn't anything to read into the fact that Trent Williams replaced Branndon Braxton as starting right tackle Saturday. "They're both good players," he said. "It gives guys a chance to spell some other guys." (Tulsa World)

Bradford leads the nation: Redshirt freshman starting QB Sam Bradford leads the nation in passing efficiency at 237.7. (Dallas Morning News)

Voters take notice: Norman Transcript

Peterson quickly overtaking Moss as fan favorite in Minneapolis: The Oklahoman

Staying focused for Utah State: The Oklahoman

Ducks could help OU: The Oklahoman

Local talent impacting NFL throughout the league: The Oklahoman

OU hype is growing: Tulsa World

OU -- Three questions: Tulsa World

Sam the Superman?: Tulsa World

OU's Sam Bradford highlights stellar weekend of play: Dallas Morning News

OU's Bradford is a sure-fire star: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Stoops quiet on blistering start: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

OU defense off to strong start: Enid News

Labels: Branndon Braxton, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Trent Williams

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

OU to Make Decisions at Quarterback; Braxton and Williams Returned to Practice

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

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

(10/24) Smith Back to Practice, Williams Practicing Well and OU Articles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Williams replacing Braxton, practicing well: The Sooners suffered their own loss on Saturday, with right offensive tackle Branndon Braxton going out with a broken bone in his lower leg. Braxton underwent surgery Sunday and is lost for the season. True freshman Trent Williams, who replaced Braxton Saturday night, will take over at right tackle. Impressive in practice, Williams had been getting some meaningful minutes. "We think Trent's pretty good," said offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson. "He's played very well. We have a lot of confidence in Trent's ability. That's why we've been playing him." (NewsOK.com)

Smith back to practice: Head coach Bob Stoops said strong safety Reggie Smith practiced Monday after a bruised knee kept him out of practice last week and limited him to passing downs against Colorado. (Tulsa World)

Sooners will turn to freshman on line: Norman Transcript

Daniel is making a name for himself: The Oklahoman

Sittler's Big 12 Rankings: Tulsa World

The Conference Buzz: Tulsa World

Missouri's QB producing wins: Tulsa World

Sooners' first trip to Missouri since wild finish: Dallas Morning News

OU's Hartley continues strong season: Dallas Morning News

Little going right for Stoops, Oklahoma: Kansas City Star

Missouri must go on without Smith: Kansas City Star

Labels: Branndon Braxton, Reggie Smith, Trent Williams

Sunday, October 22, 2006

(10/22) Braxton Injury, Peterson the Coach, Smith Playing Time, and Sooners Articles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Peterson coaches along Patrick: The man they call "All Day" became All Coach. "He kept coming up to me and telling me certain things I needed to do, things he saw that I couldn't see," starting tailback Allen Patrick said. "Like, I was trying to cut the ball inside and he said, 'Go outside, it's there, it's there.' So we started working towards that, going outside, and things started happening. He's a good guy and I appreciate the things he do for me." Patrick had 35 carries for 110 yards in Peterson's place. (NewsOK.com)

Right Tackle Braxton Injury: Right tackle Branndon Braxton broke a bone in his leg with about six minutes remaining in the third quarter and had to be carted off the field. Coach Bob Stoops said Braxton was probably out for the rest of the season. Braxton was replaced by freshman Trent Williams, who has gotten a fair amount of playing time recently as a reserve. Braxton's injury is the second major one along the offensive line this season. Center Jon Cooper missed the Middle Tennessee game with an injured ankle. (Dallas Morning News)

Brown sees some playing time: True freshman running back Chris Brown was brought out of redshirt Saturday night to help fill the void of Peterson. Kevin Wilson said Brown earned the playing time with a strong week of practice. "Some of the coaches will tell you (true freshman) Mossis Madu is playing as well as any freshman, but Chris Brown had the best week of practice," Wilson said. "We just had a little more confidence with him." Brown's first appearance came midway through the fourth quarter, though he didn't get a carry until the final two minutes. (NewsOK.com)

Smith sees little playing time: Sophomore Reggie Smith saw his workload lightened because of a bruised knee suffered against Iowa State. Nic Harris started at safety and Smith came in as a deep safety in passing situations. That got Smith onto the field, but he was purposely kept far from the action. (Dallas Morning News)

Lofton gets first start: Sophomore Curtis Lofton earned his first start at strongside linebacker. Defensive coordinator Brent Venables has been saying for weeks he wants to give Lofton more time. When strongside starter Demarrio Pleasant injured his finger recently, Lofton finally got his chance. (Tulsa World)

Sooners Power Past Colorado: SoonerSports.com

Gautt is Good: The Oklahoma Daily

Sooners Ease Past Colorado: Oklahoma FanHouse

OU defense comes up big against Colorado: Norman Transcript

Offense good enough, this time: Norman Transcript

Even without Peterson, Sooners stay on the ground: Norman Transcript

Defense continues string of solid play: Norman Transcript

Smith sees limited action thanks to bruised knee: The Oklahoman

How the replacements fared: The Oklahoman

Game Balls -- Top performances: The Oklahoman

Sooners' defense steps into spotlight: The Oklahoman

Sooners increase rush output with no A.D.: The Oklahoman

Patrick produces in starting role: Tulsa World

OU's future -- Who knows?: Tulsa World

Sooner defense stuffs Buffs: Tulsa World

Sooners smother Buffaloes: Tulsa World

Steady understudy does job for Sooners: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

There's no 'O' in Buffs: Boulder Daily Camera

Jacksons shoulders blame for Colorado's woes: Boulder Daily Camera

First offense, then defense fails Buffs: Rocky Mountain News

Sooners still too strong for Buffs: Denver Post