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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Former Sooners Sign as Free Agents

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Ex-Sooners sign free-agent deals: Four former Sooners signed as undrafted free agents.

DB Lendy Holmes signed with Washington Redskins.
Center Jon Cooper signed with Minnesota Vikings.
WR Quentin Chaney signed with St. Louis Rams.
G Brandon Walker was signed by the Houston Texans.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

(12/23) OU Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Stoops denies ineligibility rumors: Stoops said there were no academically ineligible players for the national championship game, and Stoops said he expected everyone to be available who has been. "We are hopeful that Alan Davis and Austin Box will be back," Stoops said. "We're hoping here fairly soon." Internet rumors that Holmes and offensive tackle Phil Loadholt were academic casualties, they said, were laughable. Loadholt graduated last week. "It's the Internet," Loadholt said. (Tulsa World)

Backup plan: Tulsa World

OU Notebook: Tulsa World

Listen to Sam Bradford's Tuesday press conference: Tulsa World

Listen to Bob Stoops on the BCS National Championship game: Tulsa World

New Dallas Cowboys' stadium could host OU season opener: The Oklahoman

Stoops denies ineligibility rumors: The Oklahoman

Gator fans serious: The Oklahoman

OU changing up bowl preparation: Norman Transcript

Bradford won't leave OU fans waiting: Star-Telegram

Sooners want to cash Heisman in with BS win: Star-Telegram

OU offense best ever: Denver Post

Oklahoma says trip will be all business: Dallas Morning News

Oklahoma-BYU matchup in Arlington in works: Dallas Morning News

Stoops doesn't have much holiday shopping done: ESPN.com

OU taking new approach: ESPN.com

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Holmes earns Big 12 honor

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Lendy Holmes named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week: Oklahoma safety Lendy Holmes has been named the Big 12 Conference's Defensive Player of the Week for his work in last Saturday's 45-31 victory over Kansas in Norman. Holmes intercepted two passes off Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing, who had thrown just three total interceptions coming into the game. Holmes also had eight tackles, one for loss and two pass deflections. The Dallas native now leads OU in interceptions with three this season and is No. 4 on the team in tackles with 42. (SoonerSports PR)

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Thursday, August 21, 2008

(8/21) OU Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Holmes comfortable at both cornerback or safety: Don't ask Lendy Holmes where he's most comfortable, safety or cornerback. It's all the same to him. "I'm comfortable wherever I'm at," Holmes said. "I know both positions. I'll play either position." Holmes will likely be called on to do just that. Already this preseason, he's spent time atop the depth chart at both spots. "He could probably play wide receiver, too," Venables said. (The Oklahoman)

Midweek preseason practice video: SoonerSports.com

New faces at linebacker: Norman Transcript

Backup QB Halzle no one-hit wonder: Tulsa World

Practice Report: Tulsa World

Firing to hiring -- 9 days: The Oklahoman

Stoops a financial savior for OU: The Oklahoman

No. 4 Oklahoma two-minute drill: Sporting News

Sooners defense seeks redemption: AP/Sporting News

Ranking the Big 12 coaching jobs: ESPN.com

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Friday, August 15, 2008

Holmes back to Free Safety

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

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Lendy Holmes moves back to free safety: After spending the first two weeks of preseason practice at cornerback, Lendy Holmes was moved back to free safety this week, clearing the way for Dominique Franks to move back into the starting lineup at field cornerback. "It's been good having Lendy over there working with Dom, and in all honesty Dom's had a pretty good camp," secondary coach Bobby Jack Wright said Thursday. "He's gotten much better the last couple of days. At the moment, Franks and Brian Jackson are OU's starting cornerbacks, with Holmes and Nic Harris starting at the safety spots. Redshirt freshman Sam Proctor has shifted into a backup role behind Harris at strong safety. "The competition is really the thing that keeps everybody on edge, keeps everybody focused, keeps everybody working to get better," Wright said. (The Oklahoman)

Video board preview: SoonerSports.com takes a look at finishing touches taking place on OU's new video board.

Jimmy Stevens ahead of competition? While one former Union Redskin, Franks, has made a move up the depth chart, another, Tress Way, appears to have slipped. Addressing his kicking game after practice Thursday, OU coach Bob Stoops said, "Jimmy might be a little bit ahead of them. He's got the lead." That's Jimmy Stevens, the Oklahoma City Heritage Hall redshirt freshman fighting Way to take over for Garrett Hartley as kicker. Stoops reported Stevens hit a field goal to close out an end-of-game two-minute drill at practice on Thursday. (Tulsa World)

Thursday morning practice coverage: SoonerSports.com

Broyles seems to have all the right moves: The Oklahoman

Broyles a hot topic once again: Norman Transcript

Holmes back at safety: Norman Transcript

Franks making progress: Tulsa World

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Thursday, August 07, 2008

English injury update, Holmes back at Corner

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Lendy Holmes back at corner: Holmes, who spent all of last season and this past spring at free safety, is back working at the field cornerback spot in practice. That was the position Holmes started at during the 2006 season, when he earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors. Junior Brian Jackson is currently starting at the other cornerback spot, with sophomore Jonathan Nelson backing him up. Sophomore Dominique Franks, who had three picks in the Red-White spring game, is playing behind Holmes. That means Nic Harris is moving from strong safety to free safety, and redshirt freshman Sam Proctor, who had a terrific spring, is in the starting lineup at the moment at strong safety. (The Oklahoman)

Auston English injury update: Defensive end Auston English underwent an appendectomy recently and is being held out of preseason practices until fully healed. He said Wednesday he expects to be back on the field by OU's Aug. 30 season opener against Tennessee-Chattanooga. "It's really just day-to-day and depends on how I'm feeling and on how our medical staff wants to do it." he said. (Norman Transcript)

Balogun surprises OU coaching staff: Junior college transfer linebacker Mike Balogun, expected to rotate with Ryan Reynolds in the middle, has been so impressive in just three days of camp that defensive coordinator Brent Venables said his role might be expanded." He may be one of our top three linebackers," Venables said. Balogun, who is 6-foot-2 and 250 pounds, was selected the Defensive Player of the Year in his conference last season at Lackawanna (Md.) College. (Star-Telegram)

Gredham happy about his former HS coach's move: When Gresham heard of Mike Loyd leaving Ardmore High School for a job in Florida, he was happy for his high school coach. "I talked to him all the time," Gresham said. "If he likes it down there and thinks he can better himself down there with an opportunity, I'm all for him. He is a great coach. He taught me all I need to know. He is reason why I'm here today. I would be playing college football if it wasn't for him, so I'm very happy or him." (Norwich Bulletin)

Interesting item: As posted at The Lost Ogle, Josh and Jenna sitting in a tree, and originally posted at The Dirty. Judge for yourself.. Hmmm...

Sooners in the NFL: The Oklahoman

What will make a successful season for OU? The Oklahoman

Fans flock from all around to meet the Sooners: The Oklahoman

Murray has Stoops thinking of Peterson: The Oklahoman

Plain English: Tulsa World

Media Day Report Oklahoma
: Tulsa World

From blue collar to crimson: Tulsa World

Five questions that need answering: Norman Transcript

10 years in, Venables still vital: Norman Transcript

What’s the cure for OU’s BCS sickness? Muskogee Phoenix

OU senior eyes national championship: The Enid News and Eagle

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Sunday, March 09, 2008

(3/9) OU Spring Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Holmes to practice at free safety and corner: Coach Bob Stoops said Holmes will practice this spring at cornerback and free safety, and by the fall will probably settle in the spot he's needed at the most. "He can do either. That will depend on who we get the best play from in the other guys," Stoops said. "I think Lendy has the unusual ability to be solid at corner or safety. He's been that way for us. He's played really well for us at both positions. That's been a plus for us that he has the ability to do either one. We'll just see how these other guys come along." At the moment, OU has Dominique Franks, Brian Jackson, Jamell Fleming and Jonathan Nelson competing for the two vacant starting spots at cornerback, with Holmes playing free safety, defensive coordinator Brent Venables said Friday. (The Oklahoman)

Defensive rebuilding key to Sooners' spring: ESPN.com

OU Football Q&A: The Oklahoman

Spring football Q&A with Quentin Chaney: The Oklahoman

Madu gets chance to prove himself
: The Oklahoman

Sooner signee arrested: Tulsa World

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Wednesday, March 05, 2008

(3/5) OU Spring Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Injuries create opportunities on defense:
At outside linebacker, that should include converted safety Keenan Clayton as well as redshirt freshmen Austin Box and Travis Lewis. Both Clayton and Box strong impressions during winter workouts. "Keenan Clayton, he and Austin Box have had great winters," Stoops said. "Keenan has been around here for several years now and we've been using him at that weak-side position. We're hoping Keenan can really make a difference. He has the ability to." (The Oklahoman)

OU's kicker to be determined: The Sooners also are looking to replace kicker Garrett Hartley. Redshirt freshmen Jimmy Stevens and Matthew Moreland will handle the chores in the coming weeks. Incoming freshman Tress Way will join the battle in the fall. (Norman Transcript)

Granger and Holmes to participate in spring practice: Despite being held out of the Fiesta Bowl for different reasons, defensive back Lendy Holmes and defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger will both participate in spring drills. Holmes didn't make the trip to Arizona after failing to stay academically eligible. But he has since made himself eligible to practice with the team again. Granger was arrested in Tempe, Ariz., accused of shoplifting. He was sent home the next day. (The Oklahoman)

Reminder Red/White tickets on sale today:
The game is set for April 12 with a tentative kickoff time of 1 p.m. The tickets are $5 in advance or $10 the day of the game and will be available online, in person at the Athletics Ticket Office on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility or by phone at 405-325-2424 or 800-456-GoOU.

Stoops on former LB Mike Reed: Stoops commented Tuesday on linebacker Mike Reed no longer being on the team. "I'm never specific on things that aren't positive," Stoops said. "In the end, there are too many team-related and academic-related activities that are not being met. So therefore, he is not going to be with us during the spring and he will seek other opportunities at the end of the semester." Last season, Reed struggled financially to support his wife and kids, while playing football and attending classes all at the same time. When his wife was hospitalized last October, Reed began missing practice and workouts to care for her and their two children. Reed has not yet commented on what his plans might be. (The Oklahoman)

Hope springs for OU: Tulsa World

Stoops talks about OU's upcoming spring football practice: Tulsa World

Sooners have several holes to fill: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Thursday, December 27, 2007

Lendy Holmes Academically Ineligible; Reggie Smith Out Too

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners arrive in Arizona: The Sooners arrived in Phoenix at approximately 6:14 p.m. Wednesday to a ceremony of about 100 boisterous Fiesta Bowl officials and family members along with members of the media. Also there to greet the Sooners was a six-piece mariachi band that also played for the arriving players from West Virginia and Oklahoma State earlier in the day. The OU buses were escorted to their hotel by a motorcade comprised of at least 11 police motorcycles. (The Oklahoman)

Stoops confirms Holmes ineligible for Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops confirmed Wednesday night that junior defensive back Lendy Holmes of South Oak Cliff didn't make the trip and won’t play in the Fiesta Bowl against West Virginia on Jan. 2. Holmes' father, Lendy Holmes Sr., told The Dallas Morning News on Saturday that his son is academically ineligible and wouldn't play in the Fiesta Bowl. "He won't be here," Stoops said during the Sooners' arrival press conference at Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport. “I thought that was talked about a couple days ago." Stoops said redshirt freshman Dominique Franks or sophomore Brian Jackson of DeSoto would start at cornerback in place of Holmes. (Dallas Morning News)

Reggie Smith to miss Fiesta Bowl: Cornerback Reggie Smith will not play because of broken toe suffered in the Big 12 championship game. Holmes, a junior safety this season, was expected to start at Smith's spot. Now, redshirt freshman Dominique Franks, who only has three tackles on the year, or sophomore Brian Jackson is expected to start. (Arizona Republic)

Stopping West Virginia a lofty goal: Tulsa World

OU's Holmes ineligible for Fiesta Bowl: The Oklahoman

Is Phoenix big enough for Sooners and Pokes?: The Oklahoman

Ardmore became the perfect home for Jermaine Gresham: The Oklahoman

Mountaineers face several distractions: The Oklahoman

Fiesta Bowl analyst Haden liked life without the BCS: The Oklahoman

Room to hope?: Norman Transcript

West Virginia eyes return to glory in Fiesta Bowl: Arizona Republic

West Virginia on a mission: Arizona Republic

Interim WVU coach worried about now: Charleston Daily Mail

Stewart -- Oklahoma has no weaknesses: West Virginia Metro News

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Sunday, December 23, 2007

CB Holmes Likely Out of Fiesta Bowl

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Stoop fine after surgery: Head coach Bob Stoops had arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Tuesday, but was out of his sling by Wednesday. He said the procedure removed bone spurs. (Tulsa World)

Lendy Holmes likely out of Fiesta Bowl? The father of Oklahoma junior defensive back Lendy Holmes of South Oak Cliff said Saturday that his son is academically ineligible and won't play in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 2 against West Virginia. Lendy Holmes Sr. said his son's eligibility came down to one class and he "was missing one grade point." Holmes' father said the matter isn't totally resolved yet and there was still an outside chance his son could "make it right" and gain his eligibility. (Dallas Morning News)

Suspended Broyles sees action on scout-team: [Ryan] Broyles has drawn the scout-team duty for impersonating West Virginia quarterback Pat White. OU has no quarterbacks who can simulate the speedy and shifty White in practice, so Broyles got the job. "He's doing a good job of it," Stoops said Wednesday. "(Tulsa World)

OU's Reed has dreams of playing in the NFL and being a good father: The Oklahoman

OU Football Notebook: The Oklahoman

Sooners, Pokes to invade the Valley: Tulsa World

5 things to know about Phoenix: Tulsa World

Holmes ineligible for Fiesta, father says: Tulsa World

Sooners are re-match ready: Tulsa World

Stancheck preparing for Sooners: Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Monday, August 06, 2007

Sooners in Full Pads; Lendy Holmes to Free Safety

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners to practice in full pads today:
Hot and breezy conditions greeted the Sooner football team Sunday evening in Norman during the squad's fourth practice of the preseason. OU worked for two-and-one-half hours at the rugby fields west of Lloyd Noble Center. The Sooners are slated to break out full pads for the first time in the preseason for Monday's practice. (SoonerSports)

A. Peterson back at Vikings practice: Adrian Peterson didn't pile up any official stats, and there wasn't a log of his minutes of live action on the practice fields at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. But his mere participation Saturday was noteworthy for the Vikings. "It's nice to see him out there," Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said. "Obviously, you could see his speed. He still has a long way to go as far as catching up mentally, but he's doing a nice job." Although the practice lasted just over an hour, Peterson teased Viking fans on a couple of plays. After missing Friday's practice against the Chiefs because of a hip pointer, Peterson was happy to just return to the fold. "I felt pretty good," he said. "Getting the reps, and just getting in the groove. Each rep counts. So it felt good to be out there and get some work in." Despite his minor injury, Childress said he liked Peterson competing and practicing Saturday. (Pioneer Press)

Oklahoma shuffles DBs; Holmes to free safety: The surprise move for the start of preseason practice is the shift of Lendy Holmes from cornerback to free safety. Venables said Holmes has taken to the new position like a fish to water. "He covers a lot of ground and has a lot of range. He's had hands all over the ball," Venables said. "He's really transitioned well in knowing where he needs to be and playing well in space. He does a great job of reading the quarterback." (More at Norman Transcript)

Reed still learning defense: The Oklahoman

OU notebook: The Oklahoman

OU Practice Report: Tulsa World

Reynolds is a welcome sight: Tulsa World

Franchione mixes it up with dig at Oklahoma: Bryan-College Station Eagle

Peterson hears some words of wisdom: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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Monday, November 06, 2006

(11/6) Sooners Injury Report, Peterson Bedlam Return, Oklahoma Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Injury Report: The Sooners emerged from a rugged game at A&M with some hurts, but no apparent major injuries. On Sunday, Bob S toops said Patrick (ankle sprain) should be "fine" and offensive guard Brandon Walker (shoulder) was not believed to be serious. Walker, who left the game at one point, returned and finished on the field, as did linebacker Zach Latimer (neck). (NewsOK.com)

Peterson targets Bedlam return: Injured OU running back Adrian Peterson said Saturday he wants to return for the regular-season finale vs. Oklahoma State on Nov. 25. "Hopefully Oklahoma State, that's a possibility," Peterson said during a sideline interview with ABC. "But I've got to check with the doctors, take X-rays and see how it heals." (Dallas Morning News)

Lack of execution in second half: OU's offensive line opened gaping holes for running back Allen Patrick in the early going, leading to two scoring drives and 101 rushing yards for Patrick — in the first quarter. The success slowed in the second half, with the Sooners managing only 29 of its 224 rushing yards over the final two periods. "Just us not executing as cleanly," OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said. "And they did a better job of getting off blocks and playing physical." (NewsOK.com)

Venables praises Holmes: Oklahoma cornerback Lendy Holmes made one of the biggest defensive plays of the season Saturday, and it came on Texas A&M's longest gain of the night. Aggies tailback Michael Goodson ran by safety Nic Harris on an option and sped for 58 yards on his second play from scrimmage. The run would have covered 71 yards, and scored a touchdown, had Holmes not hustled after Goodson and caught him from behind. "Tremendous," OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables said Sunday. "Just a great effort play. A great example. It will be a tremendous teaching tool on why you don't ever give up on a play." (Tulsa World)

OU-Baylor game set for 11 AM FSN: The Big 12 Conference announced Monday that OU's football game at Baylor on Nov. 18 will kick off at 11 a.m. and will be broadcast on Fox Sports Net. With the announcement, FSN is scheduled to televise the Sooners' three remaining regular-season games. (SoonerSports PR)

Risky Business: Norman Transcript

Texas Tech at a glance: The Oklahoman

OU's bowl prospects and calls at Kyle Field: The Oklahoman


Stoops deserves recognition: The Oklahoman

Strange sequence of plays may define year: Tulsa World

OU Scouting Report -- Texas Tech: Tulsa World

OU Three questions: Tulsa World

Around the Big 12: Dallas Morning News


Big 12 has been wild, unpredictable: Dallas Morning News

Challenges lie ahead for Tech: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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Wednesday, October 18, 2006

(10/18) Peterson Press Conference, OU to honor Gautt and Oklahoma Articles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Peterson Press Conference: Via Oklahoma FanHouse writes Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson will be a holding a press conference at 2:30/1:30 CT. Unsure what the press conference concerns, most likely his future at the University of Oklahoma and the collarbone injury. Peterson will address the media from Norman, Oklahoma. Live Video 1:25 CT via SoonerSports.com

Oklahoma to honor Gautt: Each 38-yard-line at Owen Field Saturday will be painted crimson as the Oklahoma football team honors its first black player, Prentice Gautt. OU had to receive permission from the NCAA to mark the yard lines. The Sooners already are honoring Gautt, who died in March 2005, with a No. 38 decal on each player's helmet. Gautt first played for the Sooners on the national championship team of 1956. Members of Gautt's family will be at the game, and 34 members of the 1956 team are scheduled to attend in remembrance of Gautt and in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their national title. (NewsOK.com)

Reduced work load: OU coach Bob Stoops said Allen Patrick and Jacob Gutierrez will have their special teams roles reduced now that they will become bigger parts of the offense. Both are Sooners' special teams captains and play on nearly every unit. Stoops said fear of injuries isn't the reason for the switch."We don't go out there fearing injuries, it's more the conditioning and trying to keep their legs fresh," he said. (Norman Transcript)

Holmes to play hoops for Capel: Cornerback Lendy Holmes said he wouldn't mind joining Jeff Capel's basketball team after football season ends. Holmes, who was recruited in both football and basketball out of Dallas' South Oak Cliff High School, showed up at a walk-on tryout for the Sooners last Sunday night. Holmes had not talked to Stoops about going to the tryout, and he was not allowed to participate. But he said Stoops once brought up the idea of Holmes playing basketball. "He mentioned it to me once during two-adays," Holmes said. (NewsOK.com)

OU Football Notes and Quotes 10/17: Oklahoma Daily

The committee: The Oklahoman

A.D.'s spot won't be filled by one back: The Oklahoman

Tough luck -- That's all Sooners have had lately: Norman Transcript

Stoops — Peterson wants to play again this year: Tulsa World

Stoops remains best man for OU job: Tulsa World

Replacing Sooner stars: Tulsa World

Gautt to receive tribute with 38-yard line stripe: Dallas Morning News

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