Bradford, Franks, Gresham and McCoy granted eligibility for NFL Draft: Four Oklahoma underclassmen have been granted special eligibility for the 2010 NFL Draft. The NFL released the names of 53 college players who meet the league's three-year eligibility rule and who have submitted written applications to renounce their remaining college eligibility. Among them are four Oklahoma players and none are surprises -- quarterback Sam Bradford, tight end Jermaine Gresham, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and defensive back Dominique Franks. (KTUL)

Labels: Dominique Franks, Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford

Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy announced today that he will forgo his senior year of football eligibility to enter the NFL Draft.

A two-time All-American and a consensus pick in 2009, McCoy will participate in graduation ceremonies tonight, then complete his degree in Human Relations with online courses this spring.

"I made the decision around mid-season when I knew that I would have enough credits to graduate," McCoy said. "Graduation was my main goal and once I knew I had that accomplished, I wanted to look at playing in the NFL.

"I loved my experience at OU and I'm going to miss it. I accomplished almost everything I wanted to get done here and it's been very positive with my teammates, the coaches, the fans, everyone."

OU Head Coach Bob Stoops praised McCoy and endorsed his decision to enter the draft.

"Gerald is a great example of how to be a student-athlete," said Stoops. "He came here, took care of his academic responsibilities, invested himself in the lives of others and had a great career on the field. I've never been associated with a young man who was any more impressive than Gerald.

"He is extremely mature, and that fact, along with what he has done academically, makes this decision to enter the draft a good one for him."

The announcement comes before McCoy's final game in a Sooner uniform, the 2009 Brut Sun Bowl versus Stanford on Dec. 31. He insists there are no distractions leading into that contest.

"I'm not worried about any of that right now," McCoy said. "We have a big game to win and for now I am a Sooner."

McCoy, from Oklahoma City, was USA Today's National Defensive Player of the Year after his senior season at Southeast High School. He then redshirted during his freshman season at OU, 2006.

He was Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the year and a freshman All-American by numerous outlets in 2007, while helping the Sooners to the Big 12 championship. He spearheaded another Big 12 championship in 2008 when he was cited as a first-team All-American by The Sporting News.

To date, McCoy has 80 career tackles, including 13.5 sacks and 32 tackles for loss. He also registered two fumbles caused, one fumble recovery, one interception and four pass deflections.

With 39 consecutive starts he has established a school record for defensive tackles.

McCoy's impact off the field matched what he accomplished in uniform. A frequent public speaker, he has participated with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the United Way and Meals on Wheels among others, while also speaking out against violence towards women and appearing in juvenile centers, with children's groups, elementary schools and area hospitals.

"You never know who needs to hear something from you that day; who needs some encouragement," McCoy said. "When you are a football player at Oklahoma, some people automatically look up to you. I always felt like it was my duty to do all of those things. God called me to that service."

McCoy hopes to do even more. His mother, Patricia, died before her son began his college career. It had been her dream to open a facility in Oklahoma City to receive those who had been evicted and needed a home.

"I want to help get one of those built in her name," he said. "I also want to be involved with a community center for kids. Children will be my main focus."

McCoy said that he will hire an agent after the bowl game and then begin training in earnest for the NFL Combine.(SoonerSports PR)

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Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy picks up another All-American honor: The Sporting News slotted Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy next to Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh as first-team defensive tackles on their 2009 All-America team Tuesday. It's McCoy's third All-America honor for the 2009 season after earlier being named to the Walter Camp Football Foundation and Football Writers Association of America teams. McCoy is the 37th Sooner player to earn All-America honors in more than one season. He was named to All-America teams by The Sporting News and Sports Illustrated after the 2008 season. (SoonerSports PR)

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McCoway named an All-American by FWAA: For the second time this week, Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was named an All-American, this time by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). On Thursday, McCoy was named to the Walter Camp Foundation All-American team. The junior from Oklahoma City is the 37th Sooner player to earn All-America honors in more than one season. He was named to All-America teams by The Sporting News and Sports Illustrated after the 2008 season. McCoy was the target of frequent double-team blocking schemes during the 2009 season but still tallied 31 tackles, including 14.5 for losses. He also registered five sacks and a team-high 10 quarterback hurries. (SoonerSports PR)

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Oklahoma's total number of football All-Americans moved up to 150 when it was announced that Gerald McCoy and Trent Williams appeared on the 120th Walter Camp Foundation team released Thursday night. Williams, an offensive tackle, had been named an All-American earlier this month as part of the American Football Coaches Association team. He is now joined by McCoy, the school's 150th All-America selection. Both were named to the first team. McCoy also became the 37th Sooner player to earn All-America honors in more than one season. He was named to All-America teams by The Sporting News and Sports Illustrated after the 2008 season. The junior defensive tackle from Oklahoma City, was the target of frequent double-team blocking schemes during the 2009 season, but still tallied 31 tackles, including 14.5 for losses. He also registered five sacks and a team-high 10 quarterback hurries. McCoy broke up two passes, forced one fumble and recovered one fumble. During the season he broke the school record for most consecutive starts by a defensive lineman. That total now stands at 38. The Walter Camp All-America team is selected by the head coaches and sports information directors of the 120 Football Bowl Subdivision schools and certified by UHY Advisors, a New Haven, Conn.--based accounting firm. (SoonerSports PR)

Labels: All-American, Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners, Trent Williams

18 total Sooners named first, second or honorable mention All-Big 12: A total of 18 Oklahoma players, including four first-team selections, were named to the All-Big 12 Football Team that was announced today. The team was chosen by the league's coaches. "The number of players recognized is probably the thing that pleases me the most," said OU Head Coach Bob Stoops. "We had some adversity this year, but our players never lost sight of the need for individual excellence and accountability, and how those things contribute to a strong team atmosphere." Offensive tackle Trent Williams, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, linebacker Travis Lewis and cornerback Dominique Franks all made the first team. Both Williams and McCoy are repeat first-team selections. They become the 81st and 82nd Sooner players to earn all-league honors in two seasons.Second team selections from OU included running back DeMarco Murray, receiver Ryan Broyles, offensive lineman Brody Eldridge, defensive end Jeremy Beal, safety Quinton Carter, cornerback Brian Jackson and punter Tress Way. Oklahoma's honorable mention picks were running back Chris Brown, Broyles as a return specialist, linebacker Keenan Clayton, defensive end Auston English, defensive back Jonathan Nelson, linebacker Ryan Reynolds and defensive tackle Adrian Taylor. Several Sooners also received honorable mention for the league's individual awards. Those players included Jeremy Beal for defensive player of the year, Landry Jones as freshman offensive player of the year, Gerald McCoy as both defensive lineman and defensive player of the year and Trent Williams as offensive lineman of the year. With the addition of four this season, Oklahoma currently stands at 443 first-team all-conference players over its 95 years of league memberships (4.7 per year). OU's first season of affiliation was in 1915 as a member of the Southwest Conference. (SoonerSports PR)

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ESPN analyst and draft guru Mel Kiper updated his "Big Board" for the 2010 NFL Draft with a few changes. Released yesterday, Kiper ranked three Sooners on his board, Nebraska's DT Ndamukong Suh topped Kiper's rankings.

Here's look at rankings of Sooners and Big 12 players on Kiper's latest draft board:

Ranking, Player, Position, Team and Last week's ranking
1. Ndamukong Suh, DT Nebraska - Same
2. Gerald McCoy, DT Oklahoma - Up One
3. Eric Berry, S Tennessee - Down One
4. Carlos Dunlap, DE Florida - Same
5. Sam Bradford, QB Oklahoma - Same
6. Russell Okung, OT Oklahoma State
7. Jake Locker, QB Washington
8. Jimmy Clausen, QB Notre Dame
9. Taylor Mays, S USC
10. Joe Haden, CB Florida
11. Dez Bryant, WR Oklahoma State
18. Sean Wetherspoon, LB Missouri
20. Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB Texas
21. Jermaine Gresham, TE Oklahoma
22. Colt McCoy, QB Texas

Link: The new Big Board as of Nov. 18

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham, NFL, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford

Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy a Lombardi Award finalist: Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy was named one of four finalists for the 2009 Rotary Lombardi Award as The Rotary Club of Houston announced its selections Tuesday. McCoy joins Alabama's Terrence Cody, TCU's Jerry Hughes and Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh as a finalist as the junior looks to become Oklahoma's fourth Lombardi Award winner and first since Tommie Harris in 2003. This year's winner will be announced at an awards dinner on Dec. 9 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in downtown Houston. McCoy, the only non-senior of the four finalists, has recorded 55 percent of his tackles behind the line of scrimmage. The Oklahoma City native currently leads the Sooners with eight quarterback hurries while accumulating 3.5 sacks and 17 solo tackles. Along with Harris' Lombardi win in 2003, Tony Casillas (1985) and Lee Roy Selmon (1975) had previously won the honor. (SoonerSports PR)

Related:
Previous Oklahoma Award Winners

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Bradford ranked No. 1 on Kiper's big board: ESPN's draft guru Mel Kiper recently released his first big board for the 2010 NFL draft. Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford is atop the board at No. 1 selection followed by four defensive players, including OU's Gerald McCoy at No. 4. The pair of Bradford and McCoy aren't the only Sooners listed, tight end Jermaine Gresham and offensive tackle Trent Williams are also among the top 15 prospects listed for next year's draft.

Mel Kiper on Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford:

Has underrated arm and great feel for position and is super-accurate.

A Look at Mel Kiper's 2010 Big Board

1. *Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

2. *Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

3. *Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

4. *Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma: Disruptive force. Productive NFL career ahead.

5. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

8. *Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

9. Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma: Quality all-around bookend, moves from RT to LT this season.

11. Colt McCoy, QB, Texas

14. Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

15. Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma: Big-play TE, dynamic in the red zone.

*Asterisk denotes underclassmen

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Trent Williams

Team captains chosen for 2009 season: Oklahoma announced its team captains today for the 2009 football season. The captains were selected in a vote by the team. The four players accumulating the most votes were quarterback Sam Bradford, tight end Brody Eldridge, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and linebacker Ryan Reynolds. According to head coach Bob Stoops, enough other players received considerable votes that another captain roles will rotate among a group comprised of defensive end Jeremy Beal, running back Chris Brown, fullback Matt Clapp, linebacker Keenan Clayton, Auston English, Jermaine Gresham and Trent Williams. "I appreciate the four who received the most votes and they will represent the team well," Stoops said, "but I also think it says a lot about our program that so many other players were mentioned on the ballots. We have a large pool of players who fit the role of captain and that tells me that we have a healthy and cohesive locker room." (SoonerSports PR)

Labels: Brody Eldridge, Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners, Ryan Reynolds, Sam Bradford

Sooner defenders named to Nagurski Watch List: Oklahoma's Jeremy Beal and Gerald McCoy are on the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Award. The honor is presented annually to college football's top defensive player. It is selected by the Football Writers Association of America and presented by the Charlotte (NC) Touchdown Club. Beal, a junior defensive end from Carrollton, Texas, started all 14 games for OU last season when he logged 61 tackles, including 15.5 for loss and 8.5 sacks. McCoy, a senior defensive tackle from Oklahoma City, also started 14 games last season with 30 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. (SoonerSports PR)

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Jeremy Beal, Oklahoma Sooners, Watch List

Trio of Sooners on Bednarik List: Oklahoma's Jeremy Beal, Travis Lewis and Gerald McCoy are on the watch list for the 15th Chuck Bednarik Award. Maxwell Football Club President, Ron Jaworski made the announcement today. Beal, a junior from Carrollton, Texas, started all 14 games at defensive end last season and was a firs-team All-Big 12 player by the Associated Press. He finished with 61 tackles, including 15.5 for loss with 8.5 sacks and three fumbles caused. Lewis, a sophomore linebacker from San Antonio, Texas, was Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2008 when he notched 144 tackles with 11.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He broke Brian Bosworth's freshman tackle record, which stood at 133. McCoy, a junior from Oklahoma City, was a first-team All-American last season by The Sporting News. He had 30 tackles from his defensive tackle position along with 11 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. The Chuck Bednarik Award has been presented since 1995 and is named in honor of Chuck Bednarik, a former University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Eagle great. Mr. The only previous Oklahoma winner was LB Teddy Lehman, who claimed the honor in 2003.(SoonerSports PR)

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Jeremy Beal, Oklahoma Sooners, Travis Lewis, Watch List

Gerald McCoy and Trent Williams among those on Outlaw Award watch list: Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and offensive tackle Trent Williams are on the watch list for the Outland Trophy, which is presented annually to the top lineman in college football. McCoy was named a first team All-American after last season by The Sporting news. He started all 14 games and finished the campaign with 30 tackles, 11 for loss, 6.5 sacks and one pass interception. A junior from Oklahoma City, McCoy has started all 27 games of his college career. Williams, a senior from Longview, Texas, was first team All-Big 12 last year by the conference's coaches. He started all 14 games last season, 13 at right tackle and one at left tackle, the position he will play this season. In 2008, he logged 131 knockdowns and saw action for 943 snaps. The Outland Trophy, presented annually since 1946, is the third-oldest award in major college football. (SoonerSports PR)

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners, Trent Williams, Watch List

Oklahoma's Sam Bradford, Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham and Bob Stoops video from various media outlets at Big 12 media days in Irving, TX.

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Labels: Big XII, Bob Stoops, Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham, Sam Bradford, Video

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Eight Sooners on All-Big 12 team; Bradford named Preseason Offensive Player of the Year: Sam Bradford (Oklahoma), Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska) and Phil Taylor (Baylor) highlight the 2009 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team, chosen by media representatives who cover the Conference. Bradford was named Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and selected the preseason squad's quarterback. The 2008 Heisman Trophy winner was Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year last season and earned All-Big 12 First Team honors. Bradford was also a consensus All-America while winning the Davey O'Brien and Sammy Baugh awards. Suh garnered honors as Preseason Defensive Player of the Year and as a defensive linemen on the preseason team. He was named to the All-Big 12 Second Team a year ago after leading the Conference linemen with 76 tackles. Taylor, a transfer from Penn State, was named Preseason Newcomer of the Year. The defensive tackle will have two years of eligibility remaining after playing in 18 games as a freshman and sophomore at PSU. He sat out the 2008 season in accordance with NCAA transfer rules. (Big 12 Sports PR)

2009 Media Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team
Offensive Player of the Year: Sam Bradford, Oklahoma (QB, 6-4, 223, Jr/2L, Oklahoma City, Okla.)
Defensive Player of the Year: Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska (DT, 6-4, 300, Sr/3L, Portland, Ore.)
Newcomer of the Year: Phil Taylor, Baylor (DT, 6-4, 355, Jr/TR, Clinton, Md.)

Offense
Pos Name School Ht Wt Cl/Exp Hometown
WR Dez Bryant* Oklahoma State 6-2 215 Jr/2L Lufkin, Texas
TE Jermaine Gresham* Oklahoma 6-6 258 Sr/3L Ardmore, Okla.
OL Russell Okung* Oklahoma State 6-6 305 Sr/3L Fort Bend, Texas
OL Trent Williams* Oklahoma 6-5 318 Sr/3L Longview, Texas
C Chris Hall# Texas 6-4 295 Sr/3L Irving, Texas
OL Adam Ulatoski* Texas 6-6 310 Sr/3L Southlake, Texas
OL Brandon Carter Texas Tech 6-7 354 Sr/3L Longview, Texas
WR Dezmon Briscoe# Kansas 6-3 202 Jr/2L Dallas, Texas
QB Sam Bradford* Oklahoma 6-4 223 Jr/2L Oklahoma City, Okla.
RB Kendall Hunter* Oklahoma State 5-8 190 Jr/2L Tyler, Texas
RB DeMarco Murray^* Oklahoma 6-1 214 Jr/2L Las Vegas, Nev.
PK Alex Henery Nebraska 6-2 175 Jr/2L Omaha, Neb.
KR Perrish Cox Oklahoma State 6-0 195 Sr/3L Waco, Texas

Defense
Pos Name School Ht Wt Cl/Exp Hometown
DL Ndamukong Suh# Nebraska 6-4 300 Sr/3L Portland, Ore.
DL Gerald McCoy* Oklahoma 6-4 297 Jr/2L Oklahoma City, Okla.
DL Jeremy Beal# Oklahoma 6-3 261 Jr/2L Carrollton, Texas
DL Sergio Kindle Texas 6-4 255 Sr/3L Dallas, Texas
LB Sean Weatherspoon*^ Missouri 6-2 245 Sr/3L Jasper, Texas
LB Joe Pawelek*^ Baylor 6-2 240 Sr/3L San Antonio, Texas
LB Travis Lewis Oklahoma 6-2 232 So/1L San Antonio, Texas
DB Darrell Stuckey* Kansas 6-1 205 Sr/3L Kansas City, Kan.
DB Jordan Lake*^ Baylor 6-1 215 Sr/3L Houston, Texas
DB Dominique Franks# Oklahoma 6-0 192 Jr/2L Tulsa, Okla.
DB Earl Thomas Texas 5-10 197 So/1L Orange, Texas
P Derek Epperson Baylor 6-3 235 Jr/2L Southlake, Texas
PR Dez Bryant* Oklahoma State 6-2 215 Jr/2L Lufkin, Texas
^ 2008 Preseason Team
* 2008 All-Big 12 First Team selection
# 2008 All-Big 12 Second Team selection

Related Post:
Big 12 Media Preseason Poll Released
Bradford, Gresham, McCoy to Represent OU at Big 12 Media Day

Labels: Big XII, DeMarco Murray, Dominique Franks, Gerald McCoy, Jeremy Beal, Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Travis Lewis, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners announce team representatives for Big 12 media days: Coach Stoops will take Sam Bradford, Gerald McCoy and Jermaine Gresham to Arlington as OU's representatives for the annual Big 12 media days on Tuesday, July 28.(SoonerSports.com)

Big 12 Media Days Lineup

Day 1: Monday, July 27

* Nebraska: Head Coach Bo Pelini, RB Roy Helu Jr., C Jacob Hickman, DT Ndamukong Suh
* Oklahoma State: Head Coach Mike Gundy, Assistant Head Coach Jason Jones, QB Zac Robinson, LB Andre Sexton, WR Dez Bryant
* Iowa State: Head Coach Paul Rhoads, QB Austen Arnaud, OL Reggie Stephens, DL Nate Frere
* Texas A&M: Head Coach Mike Sherman, players TBA

Day 2: Tuesday, July 28

* Missouri: Head Coach Gary Pinkel, LB Sean Weatherspoon, NT Jaron Baston, OG Kurtis Gregory
* Baylor: Head Coach Art Briles, Defensive Coordinator Brian Norwood, QB Robert Griffin III, FS Jordan Lake, LB Joe Pawelek, C J.D. Walton
* Kansas: Head Coach Mark Mangino, QB Todd Reesing, WR Kerry Meier, DE Max Onyegbule
* Oklahoma: Head Coach Bob Stoops, QB Sam Bradford, DT Gerald McCoy, TE Jermaine Gresham

Day 3: Wednesday, July 29

* Kansas State: Head Coach Bill Snyder, players TBA
* Texas Tech: Head Coach Mike Leach, OL Brandon Carter, CB Jamar Wall, DL Colby Whitlock
* Colorado: Head Coach Dan Hawkins, Associate Head Coach Brian Cabral, TE Riar Greer, LB Marcus Burton, LB Jeff Smart
* Texas: Head Coach Mack Brown, players TBA

Wilson Key to Sooners Machine: Tulsa World

Mike Gaddis carried the ball for OU 20 years ago: Tulsa World

Cronkite shared link with both Oklahoma and Texas: ESPN.com

Kevin Wilson keeps Sooners on the move: The Oklahoman

NCAA Football 10, OU capitalizes on mistakes in Bedlam win: The Oklahoman

Labels: Big XII, Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

ESPN's Todd McShay's early mock draft: Oklahoma Sooners could have as many as four prospects in top seven picks in next year's NFL Draft, according to McShay's Scouts Inc. 2010 mock draft. Most notably the Big 12 dominates the top 10 with nine of the ten prospects from Big 12 schools.

McShay's projected top 10:
1. St. Louis Rams -- Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
2. Cleveland Browns -- Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
3. Detroit Lions -- Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
4. Oakland Raiders -- Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
5. Kansas City Chiefs -- Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
6. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) -- Colt McCoy, QB, Texas
7. Jacksonville Jaguars -- Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
8. San Francisco 49ers -- Taylor Mays, S, USC
9. Green Bay Packers -- Adam Ulatoski, OT, Texas
10. San Francisco 49ers (from CAR) -- Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

His complete mock draft at ESPN.com

Scout teamer honored for GPA, cherishes time at OU: Tulsa World

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners in early 2010 NFL mock drafts: Here's a look at early 2010 NFL mock drafts. Sooners have a consensuses of four possible first-rounders -- quarterback, Sam Bradford, defensive tackle, Gerald McCoy, Tight end, Jermaine Gresham, and offensive tackle, Trent Williams.

Mel Kiper's top underclassmen and possible 1st rounders.
Sam Bradford, QB
Gerald McCoy, DT
Jermaine Gresham, TE
Trent Williams, OT

Players to watch
Chris Brown, RB

SI.com's Andrew Perloff's mock draft here.
1. St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford, QB
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy, DT
10. Green Bay Packers: Trent Williams, OT
24. Tennessee: Titans Jermaine Gresham, TE
32. San Diego: DeMarco Murray, RB

SI.com's Tony Pauline's top prospects here.
3) Jermaine Gresham, TE
4) Sam Bradford, QB
6) Gerald McCoy, DT
11) Trent Williams, OT
20) DeMarcus Granger, DT
36) Auston English, DE


Sportsline.com's Chad Reuter's top prospects here.
Mid-first rounders
Jermaine Gresham, TE
Trent Williams, OT

Top Underclassmen
Sam Bradford, QB
DeMarco Murray, RB
Gerald McCoy, Dt

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Trent Williams

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Gerald McCoy named to Lott Watch List: Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy has been named to the 2009 Lott Trophy Watch List. The Watch List is made up of 42 of the nation's top defensive players who have had the biggest IMPACT on their teams on and off the field. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. McCoy is a 6-4, 300-pound junior defensive tackle from Oklahoma City. He was an All-American last season when he had 6.5 sacks and 11 tackles for losses. McCoy is a member of the AFCA Good Works Team, President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and one of the Sooner captains. Named after Hall of Famer Lott, The Lott Trophy is awarded to college football's Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year. Now in its sixth year, The Lott Trophy is the only college football award to equally recognize athletic performance and the personal character attributes of the player. Sponsored by The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation, the award is given to a player who exhibits the same characteristics Lott embodied during his distinguished career: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. (SoonerSports PR)

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners, Watch List

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Clayton and McCoy suffer minor injuries: Strongside linebacker Keenan Clayton is currently out of action with a high ankle sprain. He said the plan was to be able to return by the April 11 Red/White Game, but acknowledged there was caution in hurrying back too soon and suffering a setback. Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is practicing with a bandage covering six stitches over his right eye, the result of an after-dark jaunt from his house to his truck -- having just stepped out of the shower, with feet wet and a towel around his waist. "Foolish me, I wasn't thinking, 'Your feet are still wet,' " he said. (Tulsa World) ALSO: Jameel Owens returned to practice Wednesday after missing the first two weeks of the spring with a sprained ankle.

Sooners likely back indoors: Before the break, the Sooners had to move their first scheduled scrimmage indoors and scale back the contact, due to weather. Saturday, the same thing may happen to OU's second scheduled scrimmage, as inclement weather is expected to hit the state this weekend. "If it's too bad to be outside, we may have to go indoors and simulate a scrimmage again," said Stoops, whose team practiced Wednesday for the first time since returning from spring break. (The Oklahoman)

Jarvis Jones makes most of second chance: Tulsa World

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Keenan Clayton, Oklahoma Sooners, Spring Practice

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Two Sooners on Lombardi Award watch list: Oklahoma linemen Gerald McCoy (DT) and Trent Williams (OT) were named to the Lombardi Award's preliminary 2009 watch list. The pair of Sooners are joined by six other Big 12 stars, including Brandon Carter (Texas Tech), Sergio Kindle (Texas), Russell Okung (Oklahoma State), Joe Pawelek (Baylor), Adam Ulatoski (Texas), and Sean Weatherspoon (Missouri).

Link: The Rotary Lombardi Club News

Know This: Three former Sooners have won the Lombardi Award -- Tommie Harris, Tony Casillas and Lee Roy Selmon. (OU Football Awards)

Articles of Interest:

Sooners honored at State Capitol: SoonerSports.com

Spring practice starts here: Tulsa World

Box cited by Norman police: Norman Transcript

Oklahoma looking to replace lost talent: Star-Telegram

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners, Trent Williams, Watch List

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Gerald McCoy opts to return for junior year: Oklahoma defensive lineman Gerald McCoy told ESPN.com Monday he will return to school instead of entering the NFL draft as an underclassman. "I've decided to stay," the redshirt sophomore McCoy told the Web site. "I talked it over with my family and I just don't feel like right now is the time for me to leave. I feel another year would benefit my speed, strength and overall knowledge of the game."(Tulsa World)

Stoops has feeling about Bradford's possible return: Sportsline.com

Labels: Gerald McCoy, NFL Draft

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Bradford, Gresham, McCoy, Robinson earn All-American honors: Sophomore defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma City, Okla.) and junior tight end Jermaine Gresham (Ardmore, Okla.) joined sophomore quarterback Sam Bradford (Oklahoma City, Okla.) and senior offensive guard Duke Robinson (Atlanta, Ga.) as All-Americans for OU in 2008. This marks the seventh time in Bob Stoops' 10 seasons at Oklahoma that the Sooners have produced multiple All-Americans in the same season. Oklahoma has now produced 148 First Team All-Americans overall since Claude Reeds first earned the honor in 1913. Under Coach Stoops, 28 Sooners have earned All-America honors. The NCAA officially recognizes the Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Sporting News and Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America teams in determining consensus (listed by at least half) and unanimous (listed by all) selections. (SoonerSports.com)

OU's Murray out for BCS game: Tulsa World

Wall Street last stop for Bradford: Tulsa World

Bradford nabs first-team honor: Tulsa World

Did Irish have eyes on Stoops? Meyer?: Tulsa World

OU's Mossis Madu is right on time: The Oklahoman

Murray sidelined for BCS National Championship: The Oklahoman

Loss of Murray not the end of the world for Sooners: The Oklahoman

Brown ready to step into Murray's spot: The Oklahoman

Bradford may be getting new cast: Dallas Morning News

Oklahoma loses Murray, but has depth at running back: New York Times

Labels: All-American, Duke Robinson, Gerald McCoy, Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Gerald McCoy named a semifinalist for the Wooden Cup: Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has been named one of 16 semifinalists for the 2009 Wooden Cup. He is the fourth OU student-athlete to be considered for the award over the last four years. Sooner track and field and cross country runner Jackie Dubois won the Wooden Cup in 2005, the same year that OU football running back Jacob Gutierrez was a finalist. Then, football defensive end Carl Pendleton was a finalist in 2006. The announcement on the finalists was made by Fred Northup, President, Athletes for a Better World. The Wooden Cup is given to a collegiate and a professional athlete who have made the greatest positive influence in the lives of others. The award recipients will be announced at a ceremony held at Atlanta's East Lake Golf Club on Wednesday, January 14. (SoonerSports PR)

NBC Sports previews Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech... Drive to the BCS: Tech to stop Sooners

Another chance for historic Nov. at Owen Field: The Oklahoma Daily

Seniors ready for final home game: The Oklahoma Daily

OU vs. Tech will be like looking in the mirror: The Oklahoma Daily

College GameDay creates campus buzz: The Oklahoma Daily

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

ESPN College GameDay at Cotton Bowl: ESPN's College GameDay will be at the OU-Texas football game this week at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The show starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, two hours before kickoff between OU and Texas. The Sooners' game against the Longhorns will be televised on ABC HD. College GameDay will be on ESPN HD. GameDay is hosted by Chris Fowler, with analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard. According to a press release from ESPN, the first hour of the show will originate from outside the Cotton Bowl. The second hour will originate from the field inside the stadium. (Tulsa World)

Injury update; Granger, McCoy expected to play: After practice on Monday, coach Bob Stoops raised the hopes of Sooner fans everywhere. "Everyone practiced to some degree today," Stoops said. "And right now our trainers are pretty optimistic and feel that everyone will be ready to play. Now, I'm not going to detail it all week on who is where, what percentage — I don't know how to do any of that. It's their feeling today that everyone's expected to play. If I know at one point that someone isn't going to play, then I'll say so." The question marks surrounded a pair of captains in defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and center Jon Cooper, and defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger, a former starter who hasn't played since a foot injury at Washington. (Tulsa World)

The real McCoy? Texas QB regains form: The Oklahoman

Red River win won't change recruiting: The Oklahoman

OU Notebook -- Clayton earns co-defensive player honors: The Oklahoman

OU staff optimistic on injured players: The Oklahoman

This year, OU-Texas is how it should be: OU Daily

Dallas showdown could make or break Sooners’ season: OU Daily

Stoops kicks up the confidence: Tulsa World

Ex-Sooners, 'Horns honor hero: Tulsa World

Stoops discusses OU-Texas game in teleconference: Tulsa World

Stoops thrives in OU-Texas week: Tulsa World

Oklahoma emphasizes being victorious visitors: Dallas Morning News

Texas hopes to get to Oklahoma's Bradford: Dallas Morning News

Lines could decide Red River Rivalry: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Defensive coordinator bleeds energy into Texas defense: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

RB Chris Ogbonnaya to start against OU: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Stoops is transformed by Red River Rivalry hope: ESPN.com

Healthy Oklahoma defensive front adds to Texas' woes: ESPN.com

Power Rankings -- Sooners, Tide then who?: ESPN.com

Matchup -- The receivers: Austin American-Statesman

Scouting Oklahoma: Austin American-Statesman

Notebook -- Ogbonnaya gets start, UT still seeks answers: Austin American-Statesman

When Texas-OU play, turnovers are key: Austin American-Statesman

Questions and answers on UT-OU matchup: Austin American-Statesman

McCoy has made name for himself among Sooners: Austin American-Statesman

OU's Reynolds took tough road to perfection: San Antonio Express-News

Lewis goes from running back to OU's leading tackler: San Antonio Express-News

Stakes keep getting bigger for Stoops, Brown: San Antonio Express-News

Running game still a puzzle for UT: San Antonio Express-News

Red River Rivalry -- Gunning for No. 1: San Antonio Express-News

No. 1 Sooners could be healed in time for Texas: Associated Press/Google News

Texas-OU Notes -- Third downs an issue for 'Horns: Houston Chronicle

It's a fitting time for Red River Shootout: Fox Sports.com

Labels: College GameDay, DeMarcus Granger, Gerald McCoy

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Cooper and McCoy update: Oklahoma hopes to have defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and center Jon Cooper healthy for Saturday's showdown with Texas, after the two were hurt (McCoy injured his toe and Cooper sprained his knee) at Baylor over the weekend. Asked Sunday if McCoy was all right, OU coach Bob Stoops said: "We'll see. I believe so, but I've yet to get a report from our trainer." Asked about Cooper, OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said: "I talked to Scott (Anderson, the Sooners' head athletics trainer) and I think he's going to be pretty good... I expect Jon to go. I don't think it's a big deal, but we'll sense more tomorrow and see how it is." (Tulsa World)

Reynolds' perfect game: Middle linebacker Ryan Reynolds made a season high 14 tackles against Baylor, including two for losses. Defensive coordinator Brent Venables said it was about as good a game as one of his linebackers has ever played. "He graded out at 100 percent. I don't know that I've ever had that before," he said of Reynold's performance. "I tried to be very nit-picky and he graded out at 100 percent. He does a lot out there. I thought after the game that he played very well and it only confirmed watching the video." (Norman Transcript)

It's time for Texas: Norman Transcript

GameDay going back to Dallas for OU-Texas: The Oklahoman

Four questions on OU football: The Oklahoman

It's a good time to be a college football fan in Oklahoma: The Oklahoman

Former Longhorn Durant wonders if there is any room for OU-Texas love this weekend: The Oklahoman

Hungry 'Horns await Sooners: Tulsa World

Fast starts key in Sooner wins: Tulsa World

Know the Foe: Tulsa World

Here's your OU-Texas state of the week: Tulsa World

OU, OSU face big challenges: Tulsa World

Magic back in Texas-Oklahoma matchup: Austin American-Statesman

The matchups -- defensive ends: Austin American-Statesman

Three questions for 'Horns this week: Austin American-Statesman

Oklahoma familiar with Texas' Muschamp: Dallas Morning News

Oklahoma receivers present problem for Texas: Dallas Morning News

Time for a deep-fried rivalry: Dallas Morning News

Texas Oklahoma recruiting pipeline: Dallas Morning News

Oklahoma-Texas -- Where are they Now?: Dallas Morning News

Stakes keep getting bigger for Stoops, Brown: San-Antonio Express News

Defensive improvement gives Texas a chance to beat Oklahoma: Star-Telegram

Oklahoma Texas Both teams enter undefeated: Houston Chronicle

After some years away, focus returns to Red River: New York Times

OU-UT to be a real shootout: Denver Post

No stumbling into this 'River': Chicago Sun-Times

No. 1 Oklahoma, Texas to collide: Seattle Times

Longhorns peaking in time for Sooners: SI.com

Big 12 rankings: ESPN.com

By taking care of business, next week is set: ESPN.com

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Jon Cooper, Oklahoma Sooners, Ryan Reynolds

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

10 shy of 30,000: 10 points were needed for OU to become the first school in college football history to score 30,000. By total points, OU is the highest-scoring program in college football history with 29,990. (The Oklahoman)

Iglesias No. 2 all-time: Juaquin Iglesias caught six passes for 133 yards to move into second place on OU's all-time receiving yardage list. He has 2,112 yards, three more than Antwone Savage. Mark Clayton is OU's all-time leader with 3,241 yards. (Tulsa World)

Johnson surprised Sooners scored only 49 points: The way Manny Johnson saw it, the Sooners came up short in one category against Baylor. Points. "We only scored 49 points," Johnson said. "After getting 28 in the first quarter, you'd have thought that we'd get more than that." (The Oklahoman)

McCoy, Cooper, Murray injured: Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy hobbled off the field in the second half after twisting his ankle. But after a brief evaluation by trainers, he was back on his feet walking the sidelines. He never took his shoe off nor left the bench. "I'm good, I'm good," McCoy said. Center Jon Cooper left the game with a sprained knee, but said he too will be ready for Texas. Running back DeMarco Murray had an ice pack on his right knee after the game, but appeared to be walking without a limp. "We have some nicks," coach Bob Stoops said. "But I don't think there's anything too serious." (The Oklahoman)

Sooners avoid trap: Norman Transcript

Great but monotonous: Norman Transcript

Bears coach praises OU: The Oklahoman

OU report card: The Oklahoman

Venables nitpicks three Baylor drives: The Oklahoman

No. 1 OU bewilders Bears: The Oklahoman

Receivers rev up offense for OU: The Oklahoman

Early penalty sunk Baylor vs. OU: The Oklahoman

Vanilla will melt come Texas: The Oklahoman

Baylor benefits from Bradford pick: The Oklahoman

Sooner secondary locks things down: Norman Transcript

Sooners grin and Bear it: Tulsa World

Cooper and McCoy hurt: Tulsa World

Sooners use Bears to prep for Longhorns: Tulsa World

Baylor Quoteboard: Tulsa World

OU Report Card: Tulsa World

Baylor only target practice for top-ranked Oklahoma: Waco Tribune

Bears 'not that far apart' from Sooners, Briles says: Waco Tribune

Sooners live up to their name with first-quarter burst: Waco Tribune

Oklahoma receivers have field day against Baylor secondary: Waco Tribune

Oklahoma takes control: Dallas Morning News

Unbeaten OU, UT should make Red River Rivalry hard to beat: Dallas Morning News

No. 1 OU routs Baylor, eyes Texas: Dallas Morning News

Baylor's Griffin makes OU a believer: Dallas Morning News

Ex-Gorman star Murray scores twice for No. 1 Sooners: Las Vegas Sun

Oklahoma businesslike in victory: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Longhorns make a statement with defense: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Texas defense looks good after stuffing the Buffs: Austin American-Statesman

Baylor's Griffin a handful as Sooners prep for real McCoy: Austin American-Statesman

Sooners Run Past Baylor: Crimson and Cream Machine

Labels: DeMarco Murray, Gerald McCoy, Jon Cooper, Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

McCoy named to Good Works Team: Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has been named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. It marks the third consecutive year that an Oklahoma player has been named to the prestigious squad. Jacob Gutierrez was on the team in 2006 and Nic Harris received the honor in 2007. "We're proud of the players who have represented us on the Good Works Team, and certainly Gerald is extremely deserving," said OU Head Coach Bob Stoops. "The fact that he was voted a captain as a sophomore speaks to the respect Gerald has earned in our program. Others have noticed Gerald's selfless actions and integrity, and we are pleased that he also is receiving that recognition on the national level." McCoy is currently serving as President of OU's Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter. In that position, he has made a number of speaking appearances at area elementary schools, a facility for underprivileged children and area high schools. (SoonerSports.com)

It comes later rather than Sooner, but OU reclaims No. 1: CBS Sportsline

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

McCoy nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team: OU defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has been nominated for the 2008 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. McCoy is among 71 football players nominated from across the country. From the group, a panel of judges will select two 11-man teams -- one representing players at the Football Bowl Subdivision level, the second consisting of players at the Football Championship Subdivision level. (The Oklahoman)

And Reminder: Meet the Sooners Day, Today!

Bradford's the man, but Jones is here to compete: The Oklahoman

THE FIRING LINE: The Daily Texan

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sam Bradford named to Maxwell watch list: Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford has been added to the watch list for the Maxwell Award. The honor is presented annually to the top player in college football by the Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia. Bradford, a redshirt freshman, leads the nation in passing efficiency with a rating of 181.15. He has completed 128-of-181 passes for 1,689 yards and 20 touchdowns with only four interceptions. His 20 touchdown passes are tied for the sixth-best total in school history. Bradford's position coach, Josh Heupel, also threw 20 in the 2000 national championship season. The school record of 40 was set by Jason White in 2003. Bradford has multiple TD passes in six games, including five in the season opener. That effort tied White's school record. He has completed at least 65% in six games, has no interceptions in four games and has at least one 30-yard pass in every game. Oklahoma players have won the Maxwell Award twice. Tommy McDonald captured the honor in 1956 and White followed in 2004. (SoonerSports PR)

Iglesias career milestone: With seven catches against the Tigers, junior WR Juaquin Iglesias has 102 for his career. He becomes the 12th Sooner with more than 100 career catches all-time and the eighth under Bob Stoops.

Hold that phone: Bob Stoops couldn't help but interrupt his weekly teleconference with beat writers Sunday afternoon. He was watching Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings beat Chicago. "You guys watching Adrian tear it up?" Stoops said. "He just ripped off about a 30-yard run . . . I take that back. It was about a 50-yarder."(Tulsa World)

OU-Iowa State kickoff set for 11:30 FSN: Oklahoma's football game at Iowa State this Saturday will kickoff at 11:30 a.m., and will be televised by Fox Sports Net. The network made the announcement Sunday afternoon. The No. 4-ranked Sooners will be playing at Ames, Iowa, for the first time since 2003. The homestanding Cyclones, 1-6, 0-3, will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak. Last season, Oklahoma turned back Iowa State in Norman, 34-9. (SoonerSports PR)

McCoy first career sack: Freshman DL Gerald McCoy recorded his first career sack against the Tigers.

Baker career best: Senior LB Lewis Baker recorded a career-best 11 stops against Missouri.

Notebook -- OU-Iowa State time set: The Oklahoman

Breaking down Iowa State: The Oklahoman

Sooners lag in BCS standings because of computer rankings: The Oklahoman

Tigers rack up yards, not points: The Oklahoman

Sooners have trouble passing the passing game: Norman Transcript

Defending a defense: Tulsa World

OU debuts at No. 5 in BCS: Tulsa World

OU -- Three questions: Tulsa World

OU -- What they're saying: Tulsa World

Iowa State Scouting Report: Tulsa World

Season's first BCS standings don't mean much: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Switzer considered coaching Cyclones: Des Moines Register

Around the Big 12: Dallas Morning News

BCS party opens with a surprise: Dallas Morning News

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Gerald McCoy, Iowa State, Lewis Baker, Maxwell Award, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

ESPN College GameDay Live! from Norman: ESPN College GameDay is headed for Norman again. Officials with the weekly college football show contacted the Oklahoma Athletics Department Sunday morning with the word that the network had selected this week's homecoming game with the Missouri Tigers. It will be the 14th time the show has been on hand for an Oklahoma game, including last year's game at Texas A&M. GameDay's last visit to Norman was for the 2003 Oklahoma State game. Other trips to Norman included the 2000 Nebraska game, the 2001 Kansas State game and the 1995 Colorado game. The exact location for the GameDay set will be determined later this week. GameDay features host Chris Fowler and analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard, who spend two hours each Saturday morning providing in-depth coverage of college football. (SoonerSports PR)

Brown returned with eight carries: Chris Brown, who took a blow to the head at Tulsa and carried just once at Colorado last week, rejoined OU's tailback rotation. He carried eight times for just 24 yards, but converted on third-and-short during two touchdown drives. (Tulsa World)

Peterson on the OU sideline: Former OU star running back Adrian Peterson cheered the Sooners from the sidelines Saturday. His new team, the Minnesota Vikings, is off this week. "It felt like he was still one of us," junior wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias said. "After every play, he was hitting you and saying congratulations. He was one of those great players, and I still feel like he's part of this team." (Dallas Morning News)

Harris celebrates 21st birthday with eight tackles: Oklahoma free safety Nic Harris couldn't have envisioned a much better 21st birthday. The Alexandria, La., native turned 21 Saturday and celebrated with the first victory over Texas in his three seasons at OU. Harris had a team-high eight tackles and one quarterback sack. (NewsOK.com)

Play of the Game? With the score tied 14-14 at halftime, Texas came out firing to start the second half. The Longhorns marched 64 yards in seven plays to set up first-and-goal from the Oklahoma 8. A delay of game penalty pushed the ball back to the 13. Texas running back Jamaal Charles rushed over left tackle and was headed toward the end zone when OU linebacker Curtis Lofton grabbed him from behind and used his right hand to slap the football from Charles' grasp. Stoops called it the "play of the game." OU defensive tackle Gerald McCoy recovered the fumble at the OU 4-yard line. (Dallas Morning News)

Gerald McCoy returned to starting lineup: Oklahoma redshirt freshman Gerald McCoy returned to the starting lineup at defensive tackle for the first time since the second week of the season. McCoy broke a bone in his right hand against Miami and sat out the following week. McCoy has played the last two games as a backup, with his hand in a cast. (Dallas Morning News)

OU's Championship goal intact: The Oklahoman

No more doubt about it -- Bradford and Murray are real deals: The Oklahoman

Rain before and after, but it's clear during game: The Oklahoman

OU back in the national title picture: The Oklahoman

Making Finley disappea: The Oklahoman

Lofton forces key fumble by Texas' Charles: The Oklahoman

Texas coach offers curious responses: The Oklahoman

Sooner victory cements boomer pride: The Oklahoman

OU-Texas by the Numbers: The Oklahoman

Big win in Big D: Tulsa World

OU defense pulls plug on UT's Finley: Tulsa World

Murray's big day draws rave reviews: Tulsa World

OU's Kelly doesn't stay down long: Tulsa World

OU Two Minute Drill: Tulsa World

OU fountain of youth led by green Bradford: Tulsa World

Last week's lessons aid OU: Tulsa World

Sooners edge Longhorns in closest game in decade: Austin American-Statesman

Longhorns played well, but moral victories don't count: Austin American-Statesman

OU win keeps Big 12 in national title hunt: Austin American-Statesman

Longhorns lament Charles' fumble: Austin American-Statesman

DeMarco Murray earns a place in OU-Texas lore: Austin American-Statesman

OU freshman RB Murray stars: Dallas Morning News

A true game of inches: Dallas Morning News

Charles' miscue costly: Dallas Morning News

Red River Rivalry -- 5 Key Moments: Dallas Morning News

Sooners freshmen display verteran moxie to upend 'Horns:Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Down days are becoming all too familiar for Texas football fans: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Familiar woes surface as Texas falls just short: Houston Chronicle

Youthful Bradford shows verteran's poise: Houston Chronicle

Magnificent Murray breathes life into Sooners: CBS Sportsline.com

Bradford's steady play steers Sooners past Horns: ESPN.com

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Chris Brown, College GameDay, Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Texas

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Cast allows McCoy to play despite broken hand: Despite breaking a bone in his right hand, redshirt freshman defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has been practicing and playing thanks to a cast he only wears on the field. In games, McCoy can't grab with his right hand, but he can move his wrist thanks to adjustments made to the cast. He can also take the cast off before and after practice. During the day, he tapes his middle and ring finger together to support the broken fourth metacarpal bone he suffered against Miami. After missing the Utah State game, McCoy returned against Tulsa and made his first and only tackle of the season. (NewsOK.com)

Family provides strength for Moore: SoonerSports.com

Defense looking to halt Buffaloes: SoonerSports.com

Harris says the saying, 'It takes a village...' applies to him: The Oklahoman

Sooners aren't the only team putting a lot of points on the scoreboard: The Oklahoman

Patrick up to top speed: Norman Transcript

Cooper's goals set a mile high: Tulsa World

OU Notebook -- Brown, Williams updates: Tulsa World

Loadholt traded in job as a Sooner offensive tackle: Tulsa World

OU questions: Tulsa World

Can any team outpoint OU?: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Sooner freshman thrives at QB: Denver Post

Ex-Coloradans starring for OU: Denver Post

With Sooners en route, Buffs Smart'ing: Denver Post

Labels: Gerald McCoy, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

McCoy out against Utah State: Redshirt freshman defensive tackle Gerald McCoy didn't start for the first time this season and didn't get into the game. Backup Steven Coleman, a senior from Skyline, started in McCoy's place. McCoy broke the fourth metacarpal bone in his right hand against Miami last week and has been wearing a cast ever since. McCoy said earlier this week that the cast slows him down.(Dallas Morning News)

Hartley career long: Garrett Hartley banged home a 53-yard field goal Saturday, a yard longer than his previous career best against Texas in 2005. "It came off my foot really well, with a little right-to-left draw," he said. "I couldn't tell how much I had to spare. It was good enough from 53, I know that." (Tulsa World)

Nichol #2 QB: True freshman Keith Nichol, who had been the Sooners' No. 3 quarterback in the previous two games, entered as the second-string signal caller Saturday. Nichol was 1-of-6 passing for 10 yards. He turned the ball over on a fumbled snap, but also threw a well-placed deep pass that Garrett Bothun could not pull in near the goal line. Joey Halzle also entered the game late, completing his only pass. (NewsOK.com)

OU Two minute drill: The Oklahoman

Guy says he's long been aware of Murray: The Oklahoman

Utah State a bargain: The Oklahoman

OU by the numbers: The Oklahoman

Game balls: The Oklahoman

How can anyone stop these Sooners?: The Oklahoman

Offensive line key to long TD runs: The Oklahoman

Patrick goes 69 yards...then gets outdone: The Oklahoman

Another big game for the OU offense: Tulsa World

Iglesias making his time count: Tulsa World

Pass, run both haunt OU foes: Tulsa World

Scoring explosion: Tulsa World

From PGA to Sooners, it's exciting times: Tulsa World

Nichol is first off the bench this time: Tulsa World

Starting fast by design: Norman Transcript

Iglesias has turned into a big-play threat: Norman Transcript

No defense against OU's 'D': Dallas Morning News

OU takes it air-to-ground: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Aggies get overwhelmed: Salt Lake City Tribune

Sooners' dominance starts early: Salt Lake City Tribune

Labels: Garrett Hartley, Gerald McCoy, Injury, Keith Nichol, Oklahoma Sooners, Utah State