Oklahoma DEs Beal and English on mid-season Hendricks Award watch list: Oklahoma defensive ends Jeremy Beal and Auston English are two of forty players on the mid-season watch list for the Hendricks Award. The award is presented yearly to the best defensive end in college football. In three games, Beal has nine tackles (five for losses) and three sacks. He has also forced a pair of fumbles. English has five tackles (two for loss) and one sack. (KTUL)

Labels: Auston English, Defense Line, Jeremy Beal, Oklahoma Sooners, Watch List

English earns starting job at DE: Senior Auston English will join fellow defensive end Jeremy Beal in the starting lineup when the Sooners take on Brigham Young, defensive ends coach Chris Wilson said Thursday. English beat out sophomore Frank Alexander, who will be the third end in the rotation. Redshirt freshmen R.J. Washington and David King, who returned to practice recently from a concussion, are still competing for the No. 4 defensive end spot. (The Oklahoman)

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Heisman winner Bradford has one trophy left to win with OU: CBSSports.com

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit handicaps the Heisman Trophy race: The Oklahoman

In Paris, Texas, Sooners' Stephen Good is still a big hero: The Oklahoman

OU line responds strongly: Tulsa World

Labels: Auston English, Defense Line, Oklahoma Sooners

Beal only starter named at defensive end: Oklahoma assistant coach Chris Wilson says the competition at defensive end is still wide open. Sophomore Frank Alexander and redshirt freshman R.J. Washington have impressed coaches, but none have played to the level of Jeremy Beal, who Wilson said was the only player he could name as a starter this early in camp. "He's playing really smart," Wilson said. Wilson said Auston English is also in the mix for a starting spot. As for Washington, Wilson says he's happy that the 6-foot-3, 247-pounder is starting to play to his potential. "He had that label of being the top player a couple years ago, and that's a lot of pressure for a young guy," Wilson said. (The Oklahoman)

Sooners working out several at center: Two days into practice, the Sooners had lost their top-two centers to injury in Ben Habern (inflamed back) and Brian Lepak (high-ankle sprain). As a result, offensive line coach James Patton has been forced to work tackle Trent Williams, guard Stephen Good and tight end Brody Eldridge at center. (The Oklahoman)

2009 Heisman Watch: DeMarco Murray: Athlon Sports

Great expectations for OU, Ohio State this season: The Oklahoman

OU coach Bob Stoops says more credit due to five Sooners: The Oklahoman

The Main Event: Best OU openers of all time: The Oklahoman

Madu's motor offers options: Tulsa World

Meet the OU offensive line: Tulsa World

Labels: Auston English, Defense Line, Jeremy Beal, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Peterson says, "We've just got to see" if its the final OU-Texas: Three years ago, Adrian Peterson said he signed with Oklahoma rather than Texas because the Sooners had a better opportunity to win national championships. On Saturday, he exited the Cotton Bowl with 109 yards rushing and a touchdown, but with his second straight loss to the Longhorns. "I was pumped up, ready to play Texas," said Peterson, moments after getting some consoling words from Longhorns coach Mack Brown. "Any year, anybody would be ready to play this game." If Peterson, a junior, decides to enter the NFL draft after this season, he'll look back at Saturday as the defeat that guaranteed his leaving Oklahoma without a national title. If he goes pro, he'll also conclude his OU career with a 1-2 record against Texas. "We've just got to see, man," he said. "We've got a long season to go." (Dallas Morning News)

Sooners' D-Line overmatched by Texas' OL? One perceived mismatch entering the game was Texas' offensive line over OU's defensive line. The perception held true early as the Longhorns compiled nearly half (56) of their 127 total rushing yards in the first quarter. Defensive end Larry Birdine says the Sooners weren't caught off guard by much of what Texas did on the offensive line. "Their running backs were able to make plays and their linemen were staying on blocks." (NewsOK.com)

Peterson praises UT's kick coverage: Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson praised the directional kickoffs of Texas' Greg Johnson. After Texas' first touchdown, Peterson returned the kickoff a career-long 59 yards, although an OU penalty negated 15 yards of it. But on his ensuing three returns, Peterson totaled 35 yards. "Every time I caught it, they were almost there in my face," he said. (Dallas Morning News)

Kelly disappointed with execution: OU receiver Malcolm Kelly was frustrated, but not by the fact that Texas limited him to two receptions for 31 yards. "Our execution was poor," he said. "I'm disappointed because no one really knows our potential like I feel our team does, and we definitely didn't show it." (Star-Telegram)

Lack of pressure costly to Sooners defensive: OU defensive end C.J. Ah You had a team-high eight tackles against UT, and Calvin Thibodeaux had three tackles for loss. But defensive end Larry Birdine said the line didn't put enough pressure on quarterback Colt McCoy, and when OU blitzed, the secondary became vulnerable. "I'm very disappointed, especially since I was a non-factor in the second half," said Birdine, who had only one tackle. (Dallas Morning News)

Sooners stumble in Dallas: SoonerSports.com

Hard-hitting Horns get physical with Sooners: ESPN.com

McCoy goes from Colt to stallion in Red River: CBS Sportsline

Five turnovers cost Sooners in second straight loss: Norman Transcript

Defense didn't break against Longhorns: Norman Transcript

Mistakes hurt: Norman Transcript

Sooners a riddle that's tough to solve: Norman Transcript

Effects of loss to Longhorns are far-reaching for Sooners: The Oklahoman

Second-half struggles mar Peterson's day: The Oklahoman

A.D. thought he was down on first-quarter fumble call: The Oklahoman

'Horns McCoy was ready: The Oklahoman

Dad watches No. 28 as a free man: The Oklahoman

Stock Report: The Oklahoman

Damage assesment: The Oklahoman

Game balls: The Oklahoman

Surrendering end zone key to Red River agreement: The Oklahoman

Sooners lose tradition: The Oklahoman

Controlling end zone gives 'Horns an advantage: The Oklahoman

A bad day, but bright future: Tulsa World

Trying times for '06 team: Tulsa World

Turnovers, penalties hurt OU: Tulsa World

Sooners' deficiencies exploited: Tulsa World

Horns run down stumbling OU: Dallas Morning News

UT responds to Brown's challenge: Dallas Morning News

Five key moments: Dallas Morning News

Sooners flagged at wrong times: Dallas Morning News

Given an inch, McCoy takes Horns the distance: Dallas Morning News

Texas' second-half revival sinks OU: Austin American-Statesman

OU had best player; Texas had best team: Austin American-Statesman

In the trenches, Texas wins big: Austin American-Statesman

Adjustments help UT match Peterson's ferocity: Austin American-Statesman

McCoy comes up big in Big D: Austin American-Statesman

Longhorns played game of takeaway: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

'Horns won this one in trenches: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Fumble swings momentum: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

UT seizes opportunity in second straight win over OU: Houston Chronicle

Disputed lateral leaves OU dazed and confused: Houston Chronicle

Texas' second-half comeback silences Oklahoma: San Antonio Express-News

Peterson can't hide disappointment after loss: San Antonio Express-News

Sooners' chances slip away with turnovers: San Antonio Express-News

Labels: 2007, Adrian Peterson, Defense, Defense Line, Malcolm Kelly, OU-Texas