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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Updated: OU wants secondary violation dropped: As previously posted; After consulting with a fellow Big 12 Conference school, Oklahoma wants the NCAA to strike a self-reported secondary rules violation from its record. Oklahoma reported that it had broken NCAA rules when it hung jerseys with three prospects' high school numbers in the Sooners' locker room when the recruits came to visit. The university's executive director of compliance, Jason Leonard, subsequently sent a letter to the NCAA asking to have that violation removed, according to documents obtained Friday through an open records request by The Associated Press. Leonard wrote that Oklahoma heard from compliance staff at Missouri after they'd read an AP story published June 12 detailing secondary violations that had been self-reported by Oklahoma. Leonard wrote that he was informed that Missouri – in a similar situation – had been told by a former NCAA official in 2005 that no secondary violation had occurred in that instance. (AP/Dallas Morning News) (8-11-07)
Update 2: University of Oklahoma secondary violations removed: The Oklahoma football program had a self-reported secondary NCAA violation removed from its record, according to documents obtained Tuesday by The Oklahoman. Oklahoma originally reported that it had broken NCAA rules when it hung jerseys with three prospects' high school numbers in the Sooners' locker room when the recruits came to visit. In a letter dated July 18, NCAA Associate Director for Enforcement of Secondary Violations, Renee Gomila, wrote that "based upon additional information (OU) submitted, it was confirmed by membership services that under the specific facts of this case, no violation of NCAA legislation occurred inasmuch as personalized numbers and names were not placed on the jerseys displayed during the prospects' visits.” (NewsOK.com)

McCoy suffers broken hand; unlikely to start against Utah State: Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy broke a bone in his right hand on Saturday against Miami but was able to practice Monday with a cast protecting the injury. He said the injury occurred during the Sooners goal-line stand that ultimately ended with a Hurricanes touchdown. McCoy said having a cast over four fingers does hinder his effectiveness, but doesn't actually hurt. "I'm working to get better every day so it won't slow me down," he said. (Tulsa World)

Updated: OU's Patrick suffered cramps: Oklahoma RB Allen Patrick did not play after two carries in the third quarter, but did not reinjure his right ankle, instead suffering leg cramps. (Star-Telegram)(9-9-07)
Update 1: Patrick expected to play Saturday: Coach Bob Stoops said senior running back Allen Patrick has worked at full speed this week in practice and is expected to play Saturday. (Dallas Morning News)

Limited OU-Utah State tickets available: The University of Oklahoma has received a limited number of tickets from Utah State, this week's opponent, and has those tickets on sale now. Tickets are available online, by calling the Athletics Ticket Office (800-456-4668 or 405-325-2424) or in person from the Athletics Ticket Office on the west side of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue parking garage. The office's regular business hours are Monday-Friday between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets for the game are $47.00 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. (SoonerSports.com)

Hartley on his missed attempted: “It definitely rattled me a little bit,” he (Garrett Hartley) said Tuesday. “I try to be perfect with everything regardless if it’s a field goal or extra point and when it hit off the left upright I kind of was in shock at first, but I have moved on. I watched film and I know what happened and it was just a timing issue.” (Norman Transcript)

Clapp may be redshirted: Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said FB Matt Clapp might redshirt because of the play of Dane Zaslaw and the use of TE Brody Eldridge. (Star-Telegram)

Tuesday post-practice coverage: SoonerSports.com

Utah State quotes on Oklahoma: SoonerSports.com

Comparisons between Bradford, White already being made: The Oklahoman

Bradford's play keeps Nichol on sideline: The Oklahoman

Stoops -- Too early to gauge this year's team: The Oklahoman

OU notes: The Oklahoman

OU's rising star: Tulsa World

Are we in a cube-shaped world?: Tulsa World

Stoops -- Players don't hear the hype: Tulsa World

Sooners good, young: Norman Transcript

OU starting DT slowed by broken right hand: Dallas Morning News

Bar fight between OU, UT fans fuels rivalry: Dallas Morning News

Labels: Allen Patrick, Garrett Hartley, Gerald McCoy, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Redshirt, Tickets, University of Oklahoma, Violations

Oklahoma Soooner Football Articles and Notes

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

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

A good spring break to everyone!

Highly touted McCoy impressses during scrimmage: Gerald McCoy, the 2005 USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year at Oklahoma City Southeast, started Wednesday's scrimmage at defensive tackle. He made five tackles and was an occasional presence in the opposing offense's backfield. It was a sign of the growth the Sooners had in mind when they decided to redshirt McCoy last fall. "Gerald's doing really well," coach Bob Stoops said. "He's jumping the ball well and continues to make really good improvement. We're happy with him." (Tulsa World)

Bobby Jack Wright would like to alternate corners: [Reggie] Smith and Marcus Walker are slotted as the starters this spring, with Lendy Holmes and once-ostracized D.J. Wolfe in backup roles. Among them, only Smith has started fewer than 11 games at cornerback during his career. "Our plan will be now, during the course of a ballgame, will be able to alternate by every two or three series," said OU secondary coach Bobby Jack Wright. "Then you've always got fresh corners out there. And good corners. "It's not like there's nobody over there anymore." (NewsOK.com)

Quote of the week, Stoops on defense: "We need to improve," Stoops said. "But the potential is there to be really good." (Tulsa World)

OU's aim for Nichol -- Build confidence: The Oklahoman

OU Football Notebook: The Oklahoman

Strong safety a big question mark: The Oklahoman

The collected wisdom of Kevin Wilson: The Oklahoman

Back to work for OU football: Yahoo! Sports

3 QBs vie for Sooners starting job: Yahoo! Sports

Orange, Cotton bowls in similar straits: Dallas Morning News

Labels: Defense, Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith, Spring Practice

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Peterson to NFL after junior year "is common sense," Wilson, says: Most observers assume Adrian Peterson's departure to the NFL is a foregone conclusion after his junior season. Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson even figured as much on Tuesday while assessing quarterback recruiting. Asked to elaborate on Peterson, he said the running back's declaration for the NFL after this season is "common sense. "He'd be surrounded by a great college team coming back," Wilson said. "But the money that's being thrown out there, if he continues to play -- I'm sure coach (Bob Stoops) will get with him and the NFL people to see what his true stock value is, and if it's in the high end, I don't know any of us that will say, 'You should come back and not go be one of the top three or four guys picked.' "If you're going that high, you look at this year, those guys are getting 60 million bucks out the gate. It's hard to come back and go to study hall. Nothing against study hall." (Tulsa World)

Sooners ready to chase ISU's Meyer: OU defensive end Larry Birdine said he's tired of chasing guys and would prefer a drop-back passer. He asked: "Where's all the Drew Bledsoes at?" (Dallas Morning News)

No decision yet on McCoy redshirt: Gerald McCoy is becoming a better football player. Oklahoma coaches have said so. His teammates have said so. That doesn't mean McCoy, the Sooners' true freshman defensive tackle from Southeast High School, will play this season. Nor does it mean he won't. It simply means he's getting better, and his mother said McCoy is OK with that. "He's handling it well," Pat McCoy said of her son. "He feels like maybe it's for his betterment to learn and sit back and be an apprentice." Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday no final determination has been made as to whether McCoy will redshirt. (NewsOK.com)

Iglesias has defied the odds: Norman Transcript

All Day, All-Access -- Week Six: SoonerSports.com

Johnson has returned after a injury limited his play: Tulsa World

North Bully: Tulsa World

Know the Foe -- Iowa State: Tulsa World

Questions with Garrett Hartley: Tulsa World

Sooners' star power missing: Dallas Morning News

Struggling Cyclone offense growing frustrated: Ames Tribune

ISU stares at another 0-3 start in Big 12: Ames Tribune

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Gerald McCoy, Iowa State, Kevin Wilson