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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesBox expected out remainder of spring football: Enid's Austin Box is expected to miss the rest of Oklahoma's spring football practice with a sprained elbow. "That was the likely scenario, according to coach (Bob) Stoops," said OU sports information director Kenny Mossman. Box, who redshirted as a true freshman, was starting at linebacker before his injury. He did not play in the Sooners' first major scrimmage Saturday. Mossman said he didn't know when the injury occured. Box dislocated the same left elbow during his senior season at Enid. Box could not be reached for comment Monday night. (The Enid News & Eagle)Agent clears up rumors about Malcolm Kelly's health: Agent Chad Speck sent a letter to all 32 NFL teams Monday, along with a letter from the doctor who has been treating Kelly, to let them know that the receiver projected as a possible first-round draft pick is healthy. The injury first was diagnosed as a deep thigh bruise, but Kelly actually had a small quadriceps tear. The agent also pointed out that Dr. Michael Hatrak of Alpharetta, Ga., also found "all other structures assessed within normal limits." Kelly tore an ACL in junior high and had arthroscopic knee surgery during his sophomore year at Oklahoma. "The intent of the letter is certainly to end speculation on Malcolm's health status," Speck said. "He is 100 percent healthy and as Dr. Hatrak states, has no further risk of injury." "The rumors that are currently circulating regarding his knees are irresponsible and untrue!" Speck wrote to NFL general managers and scouts. (The Oklahoman) Labels: Austin Box, Injury, Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesBroyles suffers broken collarbone in practice; out remainder of the spring: Once again, Ryan Broyles has been shut down just when it seemed he was getting started. Coach Bob Stoops said Monday that on March 12, during a scrimmage in the closing minutes of Oklahoma's final practice before spring break, Broyles, the Sooners' fleet-footed freshman wide receiver, sustained a broken collarbone. "He'll be all right," Stoops said Monday, after the fifth of 15 spring practices. "That's something that shouldn't be a big deal." Stoops said Broyles had stood out once again in his first four spring practices before the injury. "Yeah, Ryan was having a really good camp," said receivers coach Jay Norvell. "He's a young guy that just needed to play, and he got more reps than anybody the first couple weeks of camp before he got hurt, and he was really learning from those opportunities and gaining confidence from those opportunities."(Tulsa World)Saturday scrimmage open to public:Coach Stoops announced Saturday's public scrimmage will begin at 11 a.m. at Memorial Stadium and open to the public.Ryan Reynolds injury: Linebacker Ryan Reynolds suffered a sprained ankle on Monday but "should be back in a day or so." (Tulsa World)
Spring Drills Resume at Full Speed: SoonerSports.com
An open competition on o-line: The OklahomanBack on the field: The OklahomanLabels: Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Ryan Broyles
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesAllen Patrick injured at East-West Shrine game: Former OU running back Allen Patrick was injured during the East-West Shrine Game on Saturday night in Houston. Patrick left the game in the first quarter with an apparent knee sprain, though the injury didn't appear to be too serious. The injury came as disappointing news for Patrick who had impressed scouts during the workouts leading up to the game with his ability to find running lanes. Patrick is expected to be drafted between the fourth and sixth rounds. OU tight end Joe Jon Finley also missed time with an apparent hamstring injury. (The Oklahoman)
Sims commits to Oklahoma; to start at free safety: David Sims enjoyed the breakfast in front of the Pacific Ocean amid a lavish beach setting lined up by San Diego State. He appreciated the camaraderie of the small town atmosphere in Pullman, Wash., specifically how it was so similar to Chico, during his recent visit to Washington State. But Sims' trip to Norman, Okla., over the weekend actually led to the standout Butte College free safety giving his verbal commitment to Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops and the Sooners on Sunday afternoon. The decision ended a two-month long process that began with Mississippi, Kansas State and San Diego State emerging as frontrunners, before an avalanche of other major programs came calling with the Feb. 6 signing day deadline looming on the horizon. "I think my list looks pretty good right now considering I just gave Oklahoma a commitment," Sims said on his cell phone Sunday while boarding a plane back to Northern California.. "It looks like I'm going to start at free safety, return kickoffs and also punts next year," Sims said about his role in Oklahoma's 2008 plans. "They told me they definitely want me on special teams, too." (Chico Enterprise Record) More on OU Football Recruiting.
Another JUCO recruit commits to OU: Sunday, the Sooners got instant help with commitments from junior-college linebacker Mike Balogun (Scranton, Pa.) according to SoonerScoop.com. (The Oklahoman)Stoops latest in long line of coaches to endure slump: The OklahomanRecent additions give group needed class: The OklahomanLabels: Allen Patrick, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesEnglish update; back to practice: Defensive end Auston English, on the mend from a broken ankle and a bout with the flu, took part in his first interviews on Sunday morning, then practiced Sunday afternoon for the first time since arriving in Scottsdale. "Other than the sickness, I'm feeling great," he said. "I haven't got out of my room but to go eat." The flu bug may be a blessing in disguise for English, giving him even more time to rest the ankle that knocked him out of three games. He returned in a limited capacity for the Big 12 championship, but figures to be full speed after another three weeks of rest. "I was good to go once we left Norman," he said. "I was looking forward to getting out here and having a full go at it. I would have liked to have gotten those few extra days of practice, but it is what it is." Defensive coordinator Brent Venables said he'd like to be able to start English and play him the entire game. (Tulsa World)Venables unsure who'll start at CB: Sunday morning, OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables said he's still unsure who will start at cornerback opposite Marcus Walker. Sophomore Brian Jackson and redshirt freshman Dominique Franks have been battling for that spot all week. Venables said OU likely would have a starter picked by today. "Experience would help in that position, but we're not in a position to have that,” Venables said. (NewsOK.com)Venables interviewed for Arkansas job: If then-Atlanta Falcons head coach Bobby Petrino hadn't taken the Arkansas head coaching job Dec. 11, Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables could have been headed to Fayetteville, Ark. Venables said he interviewed for the Arkansas job and it "went well." "Had they not gotten Coach Petrino," Venables said, "their plan was to go with a proven coordinator, and it was down to me and another guy." (Dallas Morning News)A Player's Perspective of the Fiesta Bowl: SoonerSports.comDefensive Player & Coach Quotes: SoonerSports.com
Fiesta Bowl to pit close friends: Tulsa World
'Schmitt happens' and OU could lose: Tulsa WorldOU Daily Log: Tulsa WorldSooners haven't seen a spread like this: Norman TranscriptEnglish getting better: Norman TranscriptWest Virginia's triple-option offnese poses major test for OU: The OklahomanCoaches say little will change without Rodriguez on sideline: The OklahomanFiesta might be a preview of next year's title game: The OklahomanClear skies for OU, OSU: The OklahomanSooners vow to show up to Fiesta this time: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramSchmitt paves way for W. Va.: Arizona RepublicPlay of Oklahoma linebacker Lofton speaks for itself: Arizona RepublicEnglish uses break as 'jump-start': Arizona RepublicOklahoma's Bradford dropped puck for pigskin: East Valley TribuneSooner DBs plan to be busy: Charleston GazetteOU offensive line presents big challenge for WVU defenders: Charleston GazetteLabels: Auston English, Brent Venables, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesLewis Baker starts in place of Ryan Reynolds: Weakside linebacker Ryan Reynolds, a pass coverage target of OU's last two opponents, was replaced by former safety Lewis Baker to start Saturday's game. Reynolds did come on during Missouri's second possession, and spent most of the rest of the game blitzing Missouri QB Chase Daniel. (Tulsa World) Former All-American Brahaney honored at halftime: Oklahoma honored former All-American center Tom Brahaney at halftime. Brahaney will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Dec. 4. Brahaney anchored the OU offensive line during the heyday of the wishbone. He becomes the 18th Sooner enshrined in the hall. Oklahoma's last inductee was Joe Washington in 2005. Other notable 2007 inductees include Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie, Oregon wide receiver Ahmad Rashad and Penn State coach Joe Paterno. (NewsOK.com)Recruits in town for OU-Missouri: More than three dozen recruits, including Muskogee wide receiver Jameel Owens, were on hand for Saturday's game. Only six were on official campus visits -- one was quarterback Landry Jones from Artesia, N.M., who's already given OU a verbal commitment. OU coach Bob Stoops spent several minutes prior to pregame warmups speaking with Jeff Fuller, a verbal commitment from McKinney, Texas. (Tulsa World)C. Brown sees limited action: Redshirt freshman running back DeMarco Murray said he had his carries limited against Missouri because of a left foot injury. Murray had a team-high 17 carries for 128 yards and an electrifying 65-yard touchdown run in a win over Texas last week. But against Missouri, he had only four carries for 2 yards. "All last week, my foot was bothering me. It's a bruised bone or something like that," Murray said. "I really didn't practice as much as I usually do. It was hurting every time I got tackled." (Dallas Morning News)OU will take this win, baby: The Oklahoman Lofton and defense save the day: The Oklahoman English all over the field: The Oklahoman Brown turns running game around: The Oklahoman Quotebook -- OU players talk upsets: The Oklahoman Survivors: Norman Transcript This time, Sooners lucky: Norman Transcript OU's running game sputtered until Brown his his touches: Norman Transcript Sooners find themselves back in the national title hunt: Norman Transcript Daniel succumbs to Sooners' chase: Tulsa World Sooners still in title hunt: Tulsa World OU 2-minute drill: Tulsa WorldOU pulls away late: Tulsa WorldLofton makes another big play: Tulsa WorldThis week, it's Brown's turn: Tulsa WorldOU runs past Missouri: Dallas Morning NewsSophomore DE is a forced again, with nine tackels and 1 1/2 sacks: Dallas Morning NewsMizzou's biggest game in years is business as usual for OU: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramOU blocks Tigers' shot: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramNo. 6 Oklahoma outlasts No. 11 Missouri: Kansas City StarErrors trip Mizzou: St. Louis Post-DispatchMU shows it still has steps to take: St. Louis Post-DispatchMizzou report card: St. Louis Post-DispatchMU again fails to take big steps, falls to Sooners: Columbia TribuneOklahoma earns an important victory, but left wondering what if: CBS Sportsline.comLabels: Chris Brown, Former Sooner, Injury, Lewis Baker, Ryan Reynolds
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 TranscriptCooper's goals set a mile high: Tulsa WorldOU Notebook -- Brown, Williams updates: Tulsa WorldLoadholt traded in job as a Sooner offensive tackle: Tulsa WorldOU questions: Tulsa WorldCan any team outpoint OU?: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramSooner freshman thrives at QB: Denver PostEx-Coloradans starring for OU: Denver PostWith Sooners en route, Buffs Smart'ing: Denver PostLabels: Gerald McCoy, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOU defeat Tulsa easily 62-21: With so much talent, No. 4 Oklahoma can take turns scoring touchdowns. Allen Patrick ran for 145 yards and two TDs, Sam Bradford threw two long touchdown passes to Juaquin Iglesias and the Sooners outraced Tulsa 62-21 Friday night. DeMarco Murray made it into the end zone three times for the highest-scoring team in the nation twice on runs and once on a kickoff return. "We've just got a lot of playmakers on the offensive side of the ball a lot of them. A lot of people who whenever they touch the ball, you never know what they're going to do," Murray said. "Anyone can get six points whenever they touch it." (AP/ABC News)Williams suffers injury: Defensive end John Williams suffered an ankle injury early in the second half while chasing after Tulsa quarterback Paul Smith. Williams, who entered the game with four tackles for losses and one sack, had his left ankle re-taped twice on the sideline. But did not re-enter the game. He remained on the sidelines throughout the remainder of the game, but wore an ice pack and was on crutches until the end of the game. (Norman Transcript)Bradford sharp again as Sooners roll: Norman TranscriptTulsa's flashy offense puts up fight; OU finally scores knockout: The OklahomanSooners had hard time adjusting to Tulsa's wacky offense: The OklahomanBradford shows he's not perfect: The OklahomanGraham: Mistakes cost TU: Tulsa WorldOU plays pinball against Hurricane: Tulsa WorldSooners spread thin, but power way to win: Fort Worth Star-TelegramLabels: Injury, John Williams, Oklahoma Sooners, Tulsa Football
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesWolfe suffers strained quadriceps: OU co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach Bobby Jack Wright said Wednesday that senior strong safety D.J. Wolfe should not be limited Friday by a mild quadriceps strain that has bothered him this week. But just in case, Wright has gotten extra work for a few other players at the strong safety position this week, namely senior Darien Williams and freshman Dominique Franks. "If an emergency came up, we've got guys that are ready to go,” Wright said. (NewsOK.com)Lofton plays sick against Utah State: Curtis Lofton's effort against Utah State last week -- a career-high 12 tackles and his first career interception, which he returned 45 yards for TD -- was strong enough on its own merit. Then came defensive coordinator Brent Venables' disclosure Monday. "He was sick before the game, threw up all over the linebacker drills," Venables said. "There were noodles on the 26-yard line." Still sick, Lofton took several intravenous fluids Monday. (Tulsa World)Heat was on in camp, now so is OU offense: The OklahomanNow no one's laughing at father of Tulsa quarterback: The OklahomanLofton coming along strong: Norman TranscriptTU's Smith, Stoops traveled road not taken: Tulsa WorldTulsa regroups, adjusts for OU: Tulsa WorldGrading the 'D': Tulsa WorldStoops calls TU's QB a competitor: MuskogeePhoenixLabels: Curtis Lofton, DJ Wolfe, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Utah State
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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 OklahomanGuy 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 WorldIglesias making his time count: Tulsa WorldPass, run both haunt OU foes: Tulsa WorldScoring explosion: Tulsa WorldFrom PGA to Sooners, it's exciting times: Tulsa WorldNichol is first off the bench this time: Tulsa WorldStarting fast by design: Norman Transcript
Iglesias has turned into a big-play threat: Norman TranscriptNo defense against OU's 'D': Dallas Morning NewsOU takes it air-to-ground: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramAggies get overwhelmed: Salt Lake City TribuneSooners' dominance starts early: Salt Lake City TribuneLabels: Garrett Hartley, Gerald McCoy, Injury, Keith Nichol, Oklahoma Sooners, Utah State
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSooners' Harris honored: Oklahoma junior free safety Nic Harris has been selected to the 16th annual Good Works Team, chosen by the American Football Coaches Association to recognize football players’ involvement in their communities. There are two 11-man teams, one for Division I-A and one for all other college football divisions.Harris was president and is an active member of Bridge- Builders, an African-American Student-Athlete network group at OU. He helped BridgeBuilders foster relationships with students at Madison Elementary School and residents of Brookhaven Nursing Center, and teamed with Norman’s Food for Friends Community Action Agency to serve lunch to the less fortunate in the community. BridgeBuilders also raised money to provide Thanksgiving dinners to needy families in the Norman area. (Tulsa World)Caleb out: OU co-offensive coordinator Kevin Sumlin confirmed that second-string receiver Brandon Caleb will not play Saturday. Caleb, a sophomore, suffered what coach Bob Stoops called a slight knee sprain during practice last week. Coaches have offered no timetable for Caleb's return. (NewsOK.com)Report: Sooners add Fuller commitment: Jeff Fuller, a wide receiver from McKinney, Texas, has given a verbal commitment to Oklahoma, according to recruiting Web site Rivals.com. The 6-4, 200- pound Fuller, who attended last week’s victory over Miami, reportedly announced he would not take scheduled visits to Florida and Ohio State.(Tulsa World)Utah State quotes on Oklahoma: SoonerSports.comSooner vision -- An eighth national title?: The OklahomanLonghorns casting wary eye northward toward dominant Sooners: The OklahomanSmith returns to Sooners' sidelines: The OklahomanKelly has become Sooners' top offensive threat: Norman TranscriptZaslaw's effort rewarded: Tulsa World
OU -- Know the foe: Tulsa World
OU Questions: Tulsa WorldMaturity paying off for Sooners: Dallas Morning NewsBradford for Heisman? Not so fast, pardner: Houston ChronicleStoops works his QB alchemy once more: CBS SportslineDo top teams have championship QBs?: FoxSports.comNo way USC, LSU, Oklahoma all go undefeated: SI.comLabels: Injury, Nic Harris, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
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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 NewsLabels: Allen Patrick, Garrett Hartley, Gerald McCoy, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Redshirt, Tickets, University of Oklahoma, Violations
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Sooners win big over Canes: By the time Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford threw his school record-tying fifth touchdown pass, the bad memories from past Miami games were long gone. Malcolm Kelly caught three of Bradford's TD passes and Reggie Smith returned a fumble for a score as the No. 5 Sooners rolled over Miami 51-13 in their first meeting since the Hurricanes swept three games in the 1980s. "That didn't matter," Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. "It makes for a good story, but that's a long time ago." (SoonerSports.com) Patrick early exit: Starting running back Allen Patrick came out of the game after the first two carries of the second half and never returned. Coach Bob Stoops said Patrick, a senior who missed last week's season opener against North Texas with a sprained right ankle, didn't return because he was experiencing some minor cramping. (Dallas Morning News) Moving Up: Malcolm Kelly's three touchdowns give him 17 for his career, tying Carrollton Creekview-ex Travis Wilson for second on OU's all-time career list. (Dallas Morning News) In the books: (Sam) Bradford's five TD passes against Miami tied the OU single game record. He became just the third Sooner to toss five touchdowns in a game. Jason White accomplished the feat three times, while Josh Heupel did it twice. Bradford was also just the second QB to throw for five TDs against the Hurricanes (Cade McNown, UCLA, 1998). (SoonerSports.com) Sooners offered no surprises: NewsOk.com Tramel: OU looks good after excellent exorcism of Miami: NewsOk.com Hurricanes a breeze for Sooners, 51-13: Dallas Morning News Oklahoma Looks Like a Contender: AOL FanHouse Instant Analysis: Miami-Oklahoma: College Football NewsLabels: Allen Patrick, Injury, Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Sam Bradford
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Correction: A. Patrick suffers sprained ankle; Severity unknown: Don't expect to see tailback Allen Patrick at the Sooners' first preseason scrimmage Saturday. The expected starter sprained his right ankle at practice Wednesday evening. Although the severity is unknown, coach Bob Stoops typically keeps even slightly injured players from scrimmaging. If Patrick does not play, expect a rotation of sophomore Chris Brown, redshirt freshman DeMarco Murray and senior Jacob Gutierrez. (Tulsa World)
Peterson expects to play in Vikings preseason opener: Adrian Peterson (hip pointer) said Thursday he has been told he will play tonight. Coach Brad Childress continues to say the rookie No. 1 draft choice's status will be a game-time decision. (Star-Tribune) Game will be televised tape-delayed Saturday morning, 10 a.m. eastern on NFL Network.Thursday evening practice coverage: SoonerSports.comOU back for more Thursday morning: SoonerSports.comDefensive tackles no longer seen as 'soft': The OklahomanOU football notebook: The OklahomanOU's English works way to first team: Tulsa WorldEnglish a new force on OU's D-line: Norman TranscriptRB: Check, WR: Check, Quarterback: Not yet: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
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Labels: Adrian Peterson, Allen Patrick, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice
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