Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

18 inductees elected into College Football Hall of Fame: For those who remember Brian Bosworth was on this year's College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Thursday it was announced Bosworth was not elected into the HoF with this year's class. However, this was Bosworth's first time on the ballot.

This Year's Class:
HW: Notre Dame, wide receiver Tim Brown,
HW: Miami quarterback Gino Torretta,
New Mexico State running back Pervis Atkins,
Arizona defensive back Chuck Cecil,
Auburn fullback Ed Dyas,
West Virginia quarterback Major Harris,
Brigham Young tight end Gordon Hudson,
Harvard center William Lewis,
Alabama linebacker Woodrow Lowe,
Stanford wide receiver Ken Margerum,
Texas defensive tackle Steve McMichael,
Ohio State linebacker Chris Spielman,
Iowa linebacker Larry Station,
Georgia Tech defensive end Pat Swilling,
Penn State running back Curt Warner,
Nebraska defensive end Grant Wistrom,
And coaches Dick MacPherson and John Robinson.

HW: Former Heisman Winner

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

The Boz impressed with OU facility upgrades: Brian Bosworth is blown away OU's facilities upgrade since his era. "It's amazing," he said. "It would be an honor to come back and play when you have facilities like this. The kids that come into the program now need to take it for what it's worth. You've got a first-class organization, you've got a first-class coach, you've got fans that absolutely adore them. So they should come out here and work harder than they've ever worked, reach down and dig deeper than they ever thought they could. "They've got something really special here, and they've just gotta keep working on it, create that chemistry that's going to get them that last game, put that last game to bed." (Tulsa World)

Loadholt to visit Raiders: ProFootballTalk.com is reporting University of Oklahoma offensive tackle Phil Loadholt has an official visit today with the Oakland Raiders, according to a league source. The All-Big 12 lineman is one of the biggest linemen in the draft at 6'8," 332 pounds. A projected second-round draft pick, Loadholt has 5.34 speed in the 40-yard dash. (ProFootballTalk.com)

Sam Bradford a true hero: The Oklahoman

OU's 'weak link' working to build strength: Tulsa World

'The Boz' still draws attention: Tulsa World

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Brian Bosworth among 76 players and six coaches on HoF ballot: Oklahoma linebacker Brian Bosworth and Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard of Michigan are among 13 players eligible for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time. The National Football Foundation announced Tuesday the 76 players and six coaches on this year's ballot, which will be mailed out this week to 12,000 NFF members and current Hall of Famers. After votes are tabulated, they are submitted to the NFF's Honors Court, which will select the major college football Hall of Fame class. (Tulsa World) Note: Bosworth is a first-time nominee on the ballot.

Change in venue: Because of construction in the Switzer Center, coaches offices have been moved to the east side of Memorial Stadium, players are dressing in the visitors' locker room on the west side, and practices are being held at the OU rugby fields west of Lloyd Noble Center. (Tulsa World)

March 3rd Spring Practice Video: SoonerSports.com

OU football gets back to work: Norman Transcript

Stoops calls out offensive line: The Oklahoman

Stoops wants more from offensive linemen: Tulsa World

In a harsh economic climate, is Stoops worth the money?: Tulsa World

Sooners seeking dependable kicker: USA Today

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Eldridge near 100 percent: After battling an ankle injury the last month, tight end Brody Eldridge is finally close to 100 percent, thanks to a week of rest during OU's bye week. Said Stoops, "That's a positive." (The Oklahoman)

Norman gets respect: When Bob Stoops asked fans to be louder, he wasn't admonishing Sooner Nation. He just wants to have every possible advantage. But Tech defensive end Jake Ratliff, for one, thinks OU fans won't have a problem getting loud. "Norman's a tough place to play," Ratliff said. "I mean, there's 90,000 fans screaming at you. It's a fun place to go. Don't get me wrong. It's a fun place to go and I like playing up there. But it's definitely a tough place to play, especially after playing (at home) the last two weeks." (Tulsa World)

Lots of press: If the magnitude of a game is reflected in the media coverage, Saturday's game is big. Oklahoma officials anticipate issuing about 340 media credentials, up from about 230 for most games. (Dallas Morning News)

Meet the Boz: Former OU linebacker Brian Bosworth is scheduled to attend a pregame tailgate party at Sooner Legends Inn and Suites in Norman on Friday from 7-9:30. The event is limited to 150 registered guests and can be reserved by calling 405-701-8100. (Tulsa World)

Predecessors see nothing but greatness in Tech's Harrell: The Oklahoman

OU's dilemma -- To squib or not against Tech: The Oklahoman

Sooner speed vs. Raider power: Tulsa World

Know the foe -- Texas Tech: Tulsa World

Up close with DeMarcus Granger: Tulsa World

Saturday is a battle of which team flinches first: Tulsa World

Bradford can't even remember Tech: Norman Transcript

Tech's secondary confident it can handle Oklahoma: Star-Telegram

Staubach is pulling for Texas Tech: Star-Telegram

Old friend Leach now dangerous foe for Oklahoma: Dallas Morning News

Tech football drawing unparalleled attention: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Stoops calling for more 'ruckus' from fans: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

More on the line this weekend than Oklahoma-Texas Tech: USA Today

Who would you rather have at QB: Texas Tech's Graham Harrel: Sporting News

Who would you rather have at QB: Oklahoma's Sam Bradford: Sporting News

Tech's togetherness built through nocturnal workouts: ESPN.com

Improved running game boosts Tech's hopes: ESPN.com

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Sooners may lose both coordinators: Bob Stoops' recruiting efforts could soon extend beyond player prospects to include new coordinators on both sides of the ball. Oklahoma assistants Brent Venables and Kevin Sumlin are involved in coaching searches at separate schools. And according to reports, each is on a short list -- Venables for the head coaching position at Minnesota, Sumlin as offensive coordinator at Miami. Venables has been OU's co-defensive coordinator the past eight seasons. Sumlin just finished his first season as co-offensive coordinator. (NewsOK.com)

One More For the Hopper: Adrian Peterson to the NFL: Oklahoma FanHouse

Bosworth Nephews Playing Football at UCLA is Delicious Irony: Oklahoma FanHouse

Peterson to enter NFL draft: The Oklahoman

Will Adrian stay or go?: The Oklahoman

Sooner football Q&A: The Oklahoman

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Gaylord - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium improvements: The latest set of improvements to Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium will greet fans when they return in September for the 2007 season. Work began this week on upgrades to the restrooms and concessions on the north and west sides of the facility. Fencing went up along the interior walkways on Monday. Workers then began removing wooden concession stands under the stadium that had served fans for the past 50 years. Once this renovation is completed, all fan areas of Memorial Stadium will have undergone major improvements over the last five years. This $12 million project also includes updates of the football offices in the Barry Switzer Center and SoonerVision production facilities. The brick and iron gating surrounding the stadium will be extended to enclose the football practice fields on the south side of the facility. (SoonerSports.com)

Bosworth car up for sale on eBay: From the Seattle Fanhouse: I realize Seahawks fans are mostly thinking about the Bears this week, but let me take your attention away from the game on the field for a moment to tell you about this eBay auction. The item up for bid is a 2004 Range Rover, but the key selling point is this:Only one owner that happens to the famous Brian Bosworth football star / Actor More at the Seattle FanHouse

BCS system does its job: The Oklahoman

Time for Stoops to fret passing game: Tulsa World

Peterson going pro?: Norman Transcript

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

The Boz Blog: OU All-American Brian Bosworth will conduct a live blog at SoonerSports.com during Oklahoma's game against Texas Tech beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday night. Log on to SoonerSports.com during the game to get reaction from Bosworth as the game unfolds on the field. Bosworth encourages fans to send in questions now to be answered during the game. The blog will be active during the game and a transcript will be posted later on the site for fans unable to participate live. Bosworth was a consensus All-American in Oklahoma's championship '85 season and repeated the honor in 1986. One of the greatest college football players of all time, he set the school record for tackles in a game with 22 against Miami in 1986. (SoonerSports.com PR)

OU-Tech Storylines: The Oklahoman

Welcome to my world -- Jason Carter: The Oklahoman

Leach is the most successful of Stoops' former coordinators: The Oklahoman

OU players can't forget controversy of Texas Tech loss: Tulsa World

OU Notebook -- Problems of our own: Tulsa World

Bedlam may decide bowl destinations: Tulsa World

Sooners play well at home: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Tech, OU see last year's finish differently: Dallas Morning News

Preview -- Texas Tech at Oklahoma: Dallas Morning News

Sooners focus on stopping Tech QB: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Big 12 Previews: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Texas Tech at Oklahoma: Houston Chronicle

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

The Boz's wife files for divorce: The Boz, Brian Bosworth best known for his wild hairstyles, and being arrogant was the face of the defense in latter Barry Switzer days. Bosworth winner of two Butkus awards as the nation's top collegiate linebacker was upended by his wife of 12 years, Katherine Bosworth. Katherine filed for a divorce in the Los Angeles Superior Court, as the couple separated July '06. (More at Oklahoma Fanhouse)

Video & Quotes on Hosting Colorado: SoonerSports.com

Peterson may have run last time in college: ESPN.com

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