Sunday, July 06, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesBradford, Murray, Iglesias, Gresham named on Maxwell watch list: Four members of Oklahoma's football team are on the watch list for the 2008 Maxwell Award. The honor is presented annually to the top player in college football. The Sooners on the list include QB Sam Bradford, TE Jermaine Gresham, WR Juaquin Iglesias and RB Demarco Murray. Bradford led the nation in passing efficiency last season as a freshman. Gresham caught 11 touchdown passes in 2007, to tie for the second-highest figure in school history. Iglesias was OU's top receiver last season in catches and yards with 68 for 907, respectively. He also returned 29 kickoffs for an average of 28.5 yards, a figure that ranked No. 16 nationally. Murray missed Oklahoma's last three games due to a kneecap injury, but was electrifying when he was on the field. He rushed 127 times for 764 yards and 13 touchdowns. Like Iglesias, he was one of the top kick returners in the country with 15 for a 29.3-yard average that ranked No. 7 among Football Bowl Subdivision programs.(SoonerSports PR)Labels: Maxwell Award, Oklahoma Sooners, Watch List
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Monday, October 15, 2007
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSam 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 OklahomanBreaking down Iowa State: The OklahomanSooners lag in BCS standings because of computer rankings: The OklahomanTigers rack up yards, not points: The OklahomanSooners have trouble passing the passing game: Norman TranscriptDefending a defense: Tulsa WorldOU debuts at No. 5 in BCS: Tulsa WorldOU -- Three questions: Tulsa WorldOU -- What they're saying: Tulsa WorldIowa State Scouting Report: Tulsa WorldSeason's first BCS standings don't mean much: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramSwitzer considered coaching Cyclones: Des Moines RegisterAround the Big 12: Dallas Morning NewsBCS party opens with a surprise: Dallas Morning NewsLabels: Adrian Peterson, Gerald McCoy, Iowa State, Lewis Baker, Maxwell Award, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Four Sooner Commitments invited to play ESPN's All-American Game: National recruiting analysts and talent evaluators from ESPN Scouts, Inc., will select players for both team rosters from among The ESPN 150, a nationwide ranking of top prep football prospects. A total of 80-84 players will be invited, with all players having the opportunity to also participate in a multi-faceted skills competition, which will be televised Friday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. on ESPN2. ESPNU, the 24-hour college sports network, will provide extensive coverage of the event throughout the week, including team practice sessions. (ESPN PR)
List of players scheduled/confirmed to play..
- Dwayne Allen TE Fayetteville, NC
- Blake Ayles TE Orange, Calif.
- Jonathan Baldwin WR Aliquippa, Pa.
- Brandon Barnes ATH Louisburg, N.C.
- Xavier Brewer CB Jacksonville, Fla.
- Ramon Buchanan OLB Melbourne, Fla.
- Jermie Calhoun RB Van, Texas
- Nigel Carr OLB Jacksonville, Fla.
- Braxston Cave OC Granger, Ind.
- Taylor Cook QB Eagle Lake, Texas
- Keanon Cooper OLB Dallas, Texas
- Aundre Dean RB Katy, Texas
- Vaughn Dotsy OG Ventura, Calif.
- Dee Finley FS Auburn, Ala.
- Daniel Franklin LB Clarkesville, Ga.
- A.J. Green WR Ridgeville, S.C.
- Braden Hanson QB Charlotte, N.C.
- Brandon Harris CB Miami, Fla.
- Antoine Hicks ATH Arlington, Texas
- Will Hill ATH West Orange, N.J.
- Jarvis Humphrey DT Cedar Hill, Texas
- Julio Jones WR Foley, Ala.
- Landry Jones QB Artesia, N.M.
- Neiko Lipscomb DB Tucker, Ga.
- Tyler Love OT Birmingham, Ala.
- Jon Major OLB Parker, Colo.
- E.J. Manuel QB Virginia Beach, Va.
- Michael Matt FB Jeanette, Pa.
- # Antoine McClain OT Anniston, Ala.
- Terrance Parks DB Fairborn, Ga.
- Burton Scott WR Prichard, Ala.
- Jamoris Slaughter FS Stone Mountain, Ga.
- Kye Staley RB Guthrie, Okla.
- Andrew Sweat LB Washington, Pa.
- Carlton Thomas RB Frostproof, Fla.
- Chase Thomas DE Atlanta, Ga.
- Brandon Thompson DT Thomasville, Ga.
- Courtney Upshaw DE Eufaula, Ala.
- Deion Walker WR Christchurch, Va.
- Charles Whitlock ATH Chester, S.C.
- Christian Wilson LB McKees Rock, Pa.
- R.J. Washington DE Fort Worth, Texas
- E.J. Woods FS Culver City, Calif.
Players verbally committed to the Sooners in 2008.
Sooners on Maxwell watch list: Two players from Oklahoma and one from Oklahoma State are among those receiving consideration for this year's Maxwell Award. Sooners running back Allen Patrick and wide receiver Malcolm Kelly join Oklahoma State wide receiver Adarius Bowman on the list of 65 players on the watch list for the award given to the college football player of the year. (AP/KOTV)
After 40 years, Jimerson is ready to retire ... again : The OklahomanLabels: Allen Patrick, Malcolm Kelly, Maxwell Award, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
AD on Maxwell Semifinalist: His time on the field may be decreasing, but there is no dip in respect for Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson. Acknowledging the broken collarbone that has sidelined Peterson, the Maxwell Football Club has tabbed the Sooner standout as one of 15 semifinalists for the 70th Maxwell Award. The honor is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate player. "While we recognize that Adrian is unable to play at this time, we felt that he was deserving of being on this list as one of the top players in college football, " said Mark Wolpert, Maxwell Club Senior Vice President for Collegiate Awards. Peterson suffered the injury on Oct. 14 during a 53-yard touchdown run against Iowa State. It capped a day in which the junior carried 26 times for 183 yards and a pair of TDs. On the season, Peterson has 168 carries for 935 yards and 10 touchdowns. He still ranks No. 3 nationally in rushing with 155.8 yards per game. He is No. 1 in all purpose yards at 204 per game and No. 4 in scoring at 11 points per game. He will remain in the national rankings until his percentage of games played drops below 75%. (SoonerSports Release)
Smith expected to play Saturday: Oklahoma defensive back Reggie Smith said Tuesday the results of an MRI performed on his sore left knee showed cracks in the upper portion of his tibia bone, but he doesn't expect to miss any playing time. "It's kind of painful," he said, "but, you know, you've got to go through some pain sometimes." Smith, the Sooners' starter at strong safety, has been one of the defense's most consistent players. He's also established himself as one of the Big 12 Conference's most explosive punt returners. With 19th-ranked OU visiting No. 23 Missouri and the Tigers high-powered offense this weekend, the Sooners could hardly do without him. But, he said, they won't have to. "They said if it was offseason, it'd be two weeks on crutches and I'd be good as new. But since I'm going through it, by the end of next week I shouldn't feel it. Every day it's getting better. I'm not feeling it near as much as I was in the past." Smith gets around campus on crutches to reduce wear and tear on the injury and facilitate healing. (Tulsa World)
Former Sooner Onyenegecha Cited: Former Oklahoma defensive back Chijioke Onyenegecha early Saturday morning was cited by Norman police after an accusation of vandalism. Norman police Capt. Leonard Judysaid a 21-year-old woman told police Onyenegecha smashed a car's front passenger window and dented a door, possibly with a crutch, after an argument. He was issued a citation on suspicion of vandalism and destruction of private property. Onyenegecha, 23, played football at OU in 2004 and 2005. (NewsOK.com)
Scott impressed with Oklahoma visit: The Oklahoma Sooners hosted several top visitors this past weekend, none more highly regarded than four-star safety Christian Scott. Scott, hailing from Dallas Skyline High School, made his first official visit to Norman, Okla., this past weekend. Though this was his second trip to Oklahoma, this time he got to see the atmosphere on game day. Overall, he was impressed. "Everything went really well," Scott said. "I was just impressed because they were behind the Sooners to the fullest. That was the thing that stood out to me; the fans. So many fans are there and behind the team." Scott says that he also got to hang out with players like Demarcus Granger and Lendy Holmes. Holmes and Granger are both originally from the Dallas area. (USA Today)
Stoops and players on Missouri game: SoonerSports.com
On the road: Norman Transcript
Key to the defense?: Norman Transcript
Hurt, not injury prone -- Adrian Peterson Draft Status: The Oklahoman
Will Mizzou add another bump to Sooners' road?: The Oklahoman
Freshman gains playing time: Tulsa World
OU Notebook -- Bumps in the road: Tulsa World
Some preaching from the book of Coach Stoops: Tulsa World
Gautt gets his due as OU legend: Enid News & Eagle
Sooners back among leaders in defense: Dallas Morning News
Location doesn't matter to Stoops, Sooners: Dallas Morning NewsAnother lost starter no concern for OU: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Sooners are hurting but...: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Smith's injury a severe blow to Missouri: Columbia TribuneLabels: Adrian Peterson, Arrested, Maxwell Award, Recruiting, Reggie Smith, Semi Finalist
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