Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOU Red-White game tickets available through today: This is the last week to purchase half-price tickets for this Saturday's Red/White Spring Game. Through Friday, tickets are $5 each. On game day, that price doubles to $10. Kickoff for the Red/White Game is 1 p.m. Saturday. Fans may purchase tickets online, in person at the OU Athletics Ticket Office or by phone at (405) 325-2424 or toll-free at (800) 456-4668. Children 5 and under are admitted free of charge, as are all OU students with a valid student ID. No television broadcast is scheduled this yearDeMarco Murray injury "getting a lot better": He says he's stronger, thicker and more muscled -- at least from the waist up. His legs are still unable to carry a full workload. "I've got another couple months before I can really start sprinting hard, hard," he said. "But it's getting a lot better. I don't feel any pain in my knee, so rehab's going great for me so far." (Tulsa World)
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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesBackup center Hughey likely to leave the team: OU backup center Noah Hughey is not participating in spring drills and doesn't plan to rejoin the team, his parents said Thursday. Hughey, of El Reno, is on schedule to graduate from OU in three years this summer and wants to pursue a career writing movie screenplays. Hughey has also been battling a broken wrist for the last three months, which has forced him to wear and play with a cast. Hughey will probably have to wear the cast for another three months before he can take it off, which has played a part in his decision. "He loves the coaches, loves the players and he loves OU," said his father, Bill Hughey. "The coaches have kept the door wide open for him. They've told him he can come back if he wants to." (The Oklahoman)Murray rehab "going well": Even though he'll miss spring drills, OU running back DeMarco Murray won't be out much longer. The rising sophomore said the rehabilitation of a dislocated kneecap is "going well" and that he expects to be back working out with the team by June. Murray said he's been doing a similar rehab program as wide receiver Adron Tennell, who tore his ACL.(The Oklahoman)OU Completes Winter Conditioning: SoonerSports.comSooners land new commit: The OklahomanWho will step in for Oklahoma's "Big Three?": SI.comBig 12 spring football preview: FOXSports.comLabels: DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesFiesta Bowl swag: The rundown of gifts received by the OU football players from the Fiesta Bowl and the university: A $300 Best Buy gift card, a 20-inch flat-screen TV, Oakley sunglasses with built-in MP3 player, Fiesta Bowl watches, loads of OU and Fiesta Bowl apparel. And that's not all. "Oh, and the per diem out here, too. Pick up some cash, have a little bit of fun," said kicker Garrett Hartley. "We got $200 the other night. I don't know when we get our next." (Tulsa World)English sidelined with a cold: Oklahoma defensive end Auston English is recovering from an ankle injury, Sooners coach Bob Stoops said, but wasn't at practice Thursday for another reason. "The ankle is fine, but he's got a little bit of a cold," said Stoops, who expects the 6-foot-3, 257-pound sophomore to play. (Arizona Republic)DeMarco Murray fine after surgery: OU running back DeMarco Murray, who had knee surgery a few weeks ago to repair a dislocated kneecap, said Thursday he's doing better. "I feel good, just rehabbing right now,” said Murray, who is still walking with a noticeable limp. Murray suffered the injury against Texas Tech while trying to recover an onside kick. (NewsOK.com)West Virginia's White impressed with OU: White said third-ranked Oklahoma is playing at a national-championship level right now, even if the Sooners have to wait until next season to fulfill their promise. "I think they're the best team in the country," White said. "Their athleticism is far beyond any other team we've played. "They make plays. That says Oklahoma to me," he said. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)Franks and Jackson competing for starting CB role: Brian Jackson and Dominique Franks are both competing to replace Reggie Smith as starting cornerback. Both, Stoops said, "are doing a nice job, so we'll see. Very confident and pleased with the way the two of them are working, so we'll work it out during the week. More than likely, they'll both play." (Tulsa World)Heupel's words of wisdom benefit OU stars: Tulsa WorldOU Daily Log: Tulsa World Mountaineers use unusual 3-35 scheme: The Oklahoman Mountaineers' rise started in Norman: The OklahomanSooners' Cooper is full of Lambkin pride: The OklahomanWilliams to get first start of year in Fiesta Bowl: The OklahomanSooner star makes no excuses: Arizona RepublicWest Virginia interim coach optimistic about Fiesta Bowl, future: Arizona RepublicFor some Okla. fans, it's too soon for another Valley trip: Arizona RepublicSlowing Oklahoma's Bradford key for West Virginia: Charleston Daily MailDent says WVU is ready for Fiesta Bowl: Charleston Daily MailCoaching changes effect both squads: East Valley TribuneWVU's White impressed by Oklahoma: Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewLabels: Auston English, DeMarco Murray, Dominique Franks, Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesColeman out due to injury; Reed out due to personal matters: Senior defensive tackle Steven Coleman likely won't play this week at Iowa State because of a strained abdominal muscle, said defensive coordinator Brent Venables. He said linebacker Ryan Reynolds will play despite injuries to his neck, arm, shoulder and both knees. Venables also said backup linebacker Mike Reed, who didn't suit up for the Missouri game, will miss the Iowa State trip while tending to personal matters. Reed's wife had surgery and he's been taking care of the couple's two small children. (Tulsa World)Murray's ankle "feels better": Running back DeMarco Murray played sparingly against Missouri because of a slight sprain on the outside of his left ankle he suffered the week before against Texas. "It feels better now,” Murray said. "But it was hurting me last week.” (NewsOK.com)Limited OU @ Texas Tech tickets available: A limited number of tickets are available for the Nov. 17 game at Texas Tech. Cost of the tickets are $65 and are first-come, first-served. Tickets can be purchased by phone (800-456-4668) during normal business hours, at the ticket office on the west side of Memorial Stadium or online at SoonerSports.com. (Tulsa World)Stoops, Sooners focused on Cyclones: SoonerSports.comSooners can't do it all themselves: Norman Transcript Now is no time to relax expectations: Norman Transcript Seriously high praise for Lofton: Norman TranscriptMcCoy is anchor for family, team after his mother's death: Tulsa WorldThese tranquil times bode well for Stoops: Tulsa WorldColleges, especially OU, take spying as serious threat: Tulsa WorldDefense's job against Tigers worth noting: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramBig 12 Roundtable - The No-Name Edition: Double-T NationLabels: DeMarco Murray, Injuries, Texas Tech, Tickets
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesAllen 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 TranscriptTigers on fire after big win: Tulsa WorldSooners have 'good background' in preparing for Missouri offense: Tulsa WorldTemple questionable vs. Oklahoma: Kansas City StarMU offensive coordinator has plenty of tricks up his sleeve: Kansas City StarMizzou turns attention to Sooners: St. Louis Post-DispatchNow everyone shares Pinkel's vision for MU: St. Louis Post-DispatchSooners' Bradford turns into an emerging force: USA TodayLabels: Allen Patrick, Award, DeMarco Murray, Iowa State, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith, Tickets
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOU ranked eighth in college football sales: Oklahoma ranked No. 8 in college football, the Sooners also are ranked eighth in college merchandise sales. Sunday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution released the 2006-07 school-year sales of the Atlanta-based Collegiate Licensing Company, which brands merchandise for nearly 200 college athletic programs, including OU and OSU. The Cowboys also made the top 25, coming in at No. 24. Texas finished No. 1 for the second consecutive year. Michigan, which was second last year, dropped to No. 4, and Notre Dame replaced the Wolverines at No. 2. (NewsOK.com)No Quarterback Announcement yet: Everyone except coach Bob Stoops and his staff [named a QB]. No official announcement came Monday -- the first day of fall classes at OU -- as to who would start at quarterback in the Sooners' season opener Sept. 1 against North Texas. OU coaches and players were not made available to the media following Monday evening's practice but are expected to be available today. (Dallas Morning News)Murray's improvements come by suggestion: [DaMarco] Murray said the reason for the turnaround was not attempting to turn every carry into a big run. "Coaches have been telling me not to try to make the big play all the time,” Murray said. "I let the offensive line open up the holes and just made my cuts.” (NewsOK.com)Former Sooner Beeler to visit Stanford: Oklahoma sophomore center Chase Beeler might be transferring to Stanford. Beeler, originally recruited by the Cardinal, reportedly has been granted his release by the Sooners and made his official visit to Stanford on Saturday. (San Francisco Chronicle)Despite injury, Gerald is real McCoy: The Oklahoman
QB battles are shrouded in mystery: The OklahomanBig buck about to stop with Stoops: Tulsa WorldWill they be special? Norman TranscriptHorning: Ryan Broyles has something: Norman TranscriptTop 10 OU Football Moments #1 2001 Orange Bowl: Crimson and Cream MachineAt OU, Three Times A Star Running Back: Washington PostLabels: 2007 Storyline, DeMarco Murray, Merchandise, Oklahoma Sooners, Quarterbacks, University of Oklahoma
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Jerseys to include names in '07? Oklahoma played last season without players' names on the backs of their jerseys, but Saturday, the Sooners' jerseys included their names. Stoops said he would probably keep them that way in the fall, too. "Right now, the players wanted to," he said. "I asked them ... can they remain unselfish about it and not worry about whose name's on the back and more about who's on the front?" They assured the coach that they could. "If they'll continue to act that way," Stoops said, "maybe we'll keep 'em that way." (NewsOK.com)
Murray still getting used to the cameras: After Oklahoma's Red/White spring game Saturday at Owen Field, DeMarco Murray was the media darling. Even if the redshirt freshman wasn't ready for it."I'm not comfortable at all, to be honest," Murray said. "I'm trying to get used to all these interviews. I haven't had this many interviews since my senior year in high school." (Norman Transcript)
No press for the QBs: He enforced the policy [limited press access] again Saturday when he didn't allow OU's three quarterbacks to meet the press after the annual Red / White Game at Memorial Stadium. (Tulsa World)
Eldridge's sprained knee ligament: Tight end Brody Eldridge suffered a sprained knee ligament injury after being tackled hard, Wilson said. (Dallas Morning News) The injury is being reported as low grade sprain.
Walk-on Whitson makes a impact: [Carter] Whitson, a walk-on who played high school ball for his dad, Brent, at Broken Arrow and Shawnee, did more than enough to atone for the missed block. He was OU's third-leading receiver Saturday with two catches for 45 yards. (Tulsa World)
McCoy Practice Injury: Nose guard Gerald McCoy was a late scratch for the Red-White game. The ballyhooed redshirt freshman has been practicing with pain in his calf muscle, but when he jumped over a lineman Thursday, he landed wrong on his leg. "My calf muscle kind of stretched out a little bit, strained it a little bit," McCoy said. "They said they were going to see what happened this morning. Then they said they were going to hold me out, just let me rest a little bit." (NewsOK.com)
Open it up: Norman Transcript
What we learned at Red/White: Norman Transcript
Few QB clues surface in chilly Red/White Game: Tulsa World
Murray steals Sooner show: Tulsa World
Stock Report -- Quarterbacks: The Oklahoman
Best 'o' the blog: The Oklahoman
Murray continues to impress, no true leader at quarterback: The Oklahoman
Lessons in the press box with an expert at his side: The Oklahoman
Quarterbacks remain mum at OU: The Oklahoman
Sooners' backs look promising: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram Labels: Brody Eldridge, DeMarco Murray, Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners, Quarterbacks, Walk-On
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Murray leads the offense in Red-White game: In each of the first two scrimmages of the spring, redshirt freshman running back DeMarco Murray dazzled with his rushing and receiving ability। It was more of the same and then some Saturday at the Red/White Spring Game when 21,020 braved unseasonably cold temperatures at Gaylord Family -- Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Murray rushed four times for 103 yards and one touchdown as the offense out-scored the defense, 53-30, in a scoring system devised by the coaching staff. The offense, which wore the red uniforms, scored five touchdowns. "It was a good day for us," said OU head coach Bob Stoops. "DeMarco has been special all spring and he was good again today. There were some big plays and I think the fans probably enjoyed that. "We still have a lot of work to do, but I felt there were a lot of positives for us. We've seen some guys improve and we've also had a chance to see where it is that we need to get better." Through three scrimmages this spring, Murray has carried 29 times for 327 yards, an average of 11.3 per attempt. (Stats and more at SoonerSports.com)Labels: DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma Sooners, Red White Game
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Stoops not impressed with defense: Bob Stoops' initial impression of his team's first open scrimmage of the spring was displeasure, mostly because of what he called sloppy tackling by the defense. "I wasn't very pleased," Stoops said after the 2½-hour workout on Owen Field. "I didn't expect it to be, in five days, execution-wise what it needs to be, but I wasn't pleased, maybe, with our overall intensity in the way we came out here." Stoops was most unhappy with his linebackers and secondary. "I saw sloppy tackling, which hopefully is just rust," he said. "We have some guys who are trying to get on the field who are showing you've either got to make tackles or you're gonna have a hard time playing." (NewsOK.com)
DeMarco Murray highlights scrimmage: Running back DeMarco Murray made his first Oklahoma a scrimmage a memorable one Wednesday afternoon at Gaylord Family -- Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The redshirt freshman logged 129 all purpose yards and scored two touchdowns to highlight the offense's performance. For OU head coach Bob Stoops, Murray's performance was one of the few bright spots. Stoops said the enthusiasm that had been present through some of the early spring drills was largely absent in the scrimmage. Junior Joey Halzle completed 6-of-11 passes for 109 yards and one touchdown. He was intercepted twice. Redshirt freshman Sam Bradford was good on 8-of-14 attempts for 117 yards with one touchdown and one interception. True freshman Keith Nichol was 6-of-8 for 40 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. Murray's scoring runs came on a 65-yard sprint and a physical four-yard burst. He carried the ball nine times for 92 yards, while also catching three passes for 37. (SoonerSports.com)
Murray on his day: Telling the Norman Transcript.. "I was nervous at the beginning," Murray said. "(Running backs coach coach Cale) Gundy told me to relax and I started to and just played football."
Injury update: Several key players were not available to participate in the scrimmage. Some, such as receiver Malcolm Kelly and offensive guard Brandon Walker, are being held out of spring practice to rehabilitate injuries suffered last season. Both Kelly and Walker had offseason knee surgery. Others, like running backs Allen Patrick (bruised leg) and Mossis Madu (concussion), did not participate because of minor injuries suffered during the first four practices of the spring. (NewsOK.com)
Quarterbacks get mixed reviews early: The Oklahoman
OU quarterback breakdown: The Oklahoman
OU scrimmage report: Tulsa World
Reynolds looks to continue Sooners' LB tradition: Sporting NewsLabels: Bob Stoops, DeMarco Murray, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Scrimmage
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