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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesDB Will Ford commits to Oklahoma: Defensive back Will Ford of Abilene Cooper (Texas) High School confirmed that he committed to Oklahoma on Monday, bringing the Sooners' 2009 commitment total to 11. Ford (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) also had scholarship offers from Baylor, Texas Christian and Texas Tech. (The Oklahoman)Dotson and Baker the latest OU free-agent signees: Former Oklahoma defensive end Alonzo Dotson has agreed to terms on a free-agent contract with the Washington Redskins. Dotson is the sixth undrafted Sooner to be picked up by an NFL team. He joins Lewis Baker (San Francisco), Joe Jon Finley (San Francisco), Garrett Hartley (Denver), Marcus Walker (Minnesota) and D.J. Wolfe (Atlanta). (The Oklahoman)Labels: Former Sooner, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesKelly, Smith among others participating in pro work out: Today at OU's Everest Indoor Training Center in his first and only workout before NFL scouts, Kelly will have the opportunity to silence the questions about his health for good. "I just have to show them with my drills, my change of direction, that I have no knee problems," said Kelly, speaking publicly for the first time about the rumors, which likely started with Kelly tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in junior high and later having arthroscopic knee surgery after his sophomore season at OU. "I've been working so that tomorrow morning I can come out here and prove them wrong and shut everybody up. I guarantee they won't be saying I have knee problems (anymore)." Former Sooner defensive back Reggie Smith, who's been recovering from a broken big toe, will also be working out in front of scouts for the first time. (The Oklahoman) Joe Jon Finley and Allen Patrick will also participate in today's work out.
Results will be posted later this afternoon. (UPDATED)
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Kelly and Smith Work Out Numbers
Labels: Allen Patrick, Malcolm Kelly, NFL, Pro Day, Reggie Smith
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOU holds annual Pro Day: Fourteen former Sooner players participated in the event along with a pair of former team members, Tommy Grady, who transferred to Utah, and wide receiver David Robinson, who finished his collegiate career at South Dakota. Neither Malcolm Kelly nor Reggie Smith participated. (SoonerSports PR) Top 5
Vertical Jump: Marcus Walker: 37.0 Allen Patrick: 36.0 D.J. Wolfe: 35.5 Darian Williams: 35.0 Lewis Baker: 33-0 Broad Jump:
Allen Patrick: 10-0 Marcus Walker: 10-0 Lewis Baker: 9-11 Joe Jon Finley: 9-10 Ian Pleasant: 9-9 40 Yard Dash: D.J. Wolfe: 4.57, 4.57 Marcus Walker: 4.58, 4.55 Allen Patrick: 4.60, 4.55 Ian Pleasant: 4.63, 4.71 Curtis Lofton: 4.67, 4.67 Short Shuttle: Marcus Walker: 4.17, 4.18 Lewis Baker: 4.22, 4.14 Joe Jon Finley: 4.24, 4.16 D.J. Wolfe: 4.24, 4.34 Allen Patrick: no time, 4.51 Three Cone: Lewis Baker: 6.88 Marcus Walker: 7.08 Joe Jon Finley: 7.10 D.J. Wolfe: 7.16 Darien Williams: 7.20Long Shuttle: Lewis Baker: 11.22 Marcus Walker: 11.35 D.J. Wolfe: 11.68 Joe Jon Finley: 11.69 Darien Williams: 11.90 Bench Press reps at 225lb:Steven Coleman - 21Alonzo Dotson - 20Tommy Grady - 18Allen Patrick - 17Lewis Baker - 16Ian Pleasant - 16More Coverage at SoonerSports.comRelated Post: Kelly and Smith Work Out NumbersRelated: Sooners at the NFL Scouting CombineLabels: NFL, Oklahoma Sooners, Pro Day
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesBowers still on team: Sooner reserve safety Brett Bowers is not listed on the team's official online roster. OU sports information Kenny Mossman confirmed that the omission is no mistake, but that Bowers remains on the team. Mossman said coach Bob Stoops might clarify at the first day of spring practice as to why Bowers is not listed on the roster. Bowers will be a senior next season. (The Oklahoman)OU Pro Day March 11: OU will have its pro testing day the morning of March 11 in the Everest Indoor Training Center. The event will be open to the media but closed to the public. (The Oklahoman)Labels: NFL, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesBackup center Beeler quits the Sooners: Backup center Chase Beeler has left the Oklahoma football team, coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday night. "Chase wants to concentrate on his academic interests. He just decided that he did not want to play any more," Stoops said in a statement. "We respect his decision. We're all for Chase. He was a good, strong student-athlete while he was with our program and we wish him the best." (AP/SportingNews)New Oklahoma Sooners Football book available: For the Sooner fan who can't soak up enough facts about OU football, "University of Oklahoma Football: An Interactive Guide to the World of Sports" might be a solution. The book -- written by authors Daniel Brush, David Horne and Marc Maxwell, all who are attending graduate programs at OU -- has 10 chapters, with 100 facts, statistics or short stories in each chapter about Sooner football. Bob Stoops has written the foreword, and part of the proceeds will go to the Bob Stoops Champions Foundation, which helps sick children. The book can be found at most bookstores or on the authors' Web site, www.sportsbythenumbers.com (NewsOK.com)Allen Patrick featured on SI Cover: Oklahoma senior running back Allen Patrick will be featured on one of five regional covers of Sports Illustrated scheduled to be released today. Patrick, who is expected to start at running back, hasn't practiced since last Wednesday, when he sprained his right ankle during workouts. Patrick has been walking around on crutches with his right foot in a protective boot. Patrick posed for the Sports Illustrated photo July 30 in Norman. (Dallas Morning News)Barry Switzer joins NFL on FOX pregame crew: Fox Sports announced Tuesday that [Barry] Switzer will be joining its NFL pregame show this season where he will work a weekly "Coaches Corner" show alongside Johnson, who is entering his eighth season with the network. No further details were immediately available. (Dallas Morning News)Big 12 Preview: Sooners can't shake Bomar's legacy: CBS NewsSimulated season highlights: The OklahomanHalzle most successful signal caller on NCAA Football 2008: The OklahomanReynolds hopes injuries are behind him: Enid News and EagleOU still not close to picking QB: Dallas Morning NewsLabels: Allen Patrick, Barry Switzer, Book, Charity, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes Adrian Peterson expected to remain unsigned after start of camp: The Vikings' contract negotiations with the top of their draft class intensified on Monday, but it seemed unlikely that first-round pick Adrian Peterson would be among the players reporting to training camp Wednesday at Minnesota State Mankato. Talks with cornerback Marcus McCauley, the Vikings' third-round pick, and second-round receiver Sidney Rice were more advanced as of Monday evening. At the very least, both players seem on track to participate in the Vikings' opening practice Friday morning. Players are due in Mankato for a full day of meetings Thursday. (Star-Tribune)Adrian to miss start of Vikings' camp? The OklahomanLabels: Adrian Peterson, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners
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Rufus Alexander signs with Minnesota: The Minnesota Vikings have signed 6th-round pick (#176 overall) LB Rufus Alexander. He becomes the 3rd of the Vikings' 8 selections from the 2007 NFL Draft to sign, joining 7th-round selections QB Tyler Thigpen and WR Chandler Williams. Alexander was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at Oklahoma in 2006 and was a 2-time All-Big 12 selection. He was a teammate of 1st-round selection RB Adrian Peterson with the Sooners. (Vikings.com) Details are not available at post time. Former Oklahoma running back and first round selection, Adrian Peterson remains unsigned with Minnesota.
For OU AD, Big 12 chief's suit could be a perfect fit: Muskogee PhoenixLabels: Former Sooner, NFL, Rufus Alexander
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Adrian Peterson takes questions as a Viking: Q: Well has it hit you that this is your first practice as a pro?Peterson A: Yeah, it's all sinking in. Just being out here and having that purple helmet on, representing the Vikings, it's tangible. It's finally here.Q: Have you had any contact with Coach Childress about your role in the offense yet?Peterson A: No, we already talked, but basically I'm another contributor to the team. I'm going to go out there and in whatever way help my team win championships and the Super Bowl. I'm just willing to take that and go with it. (More at SoonerSports.com)Sad News; Ex-Sooner Clayton's Uncle shot and killed: The uncle of former OU football player Mark Clayton was killed this weekend in what police believe was a gang-related shooting outside a northeast Oklahoma City club. About 1:30 a.m. Sunday, a group of men fired shots into the west parking lot of Boots and Saddles Club at NE 23 and Bryant Avenue. The shots killed Donald Lee Austin Jr., 46, Oklahoma City police Sgt. Paco Balderrama stated in a news release. (NewsOK.com)Labels: Adrian Peterson, Former Sooner, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners
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Questions about Peterson's collarbone remain: Peterson told reporters he was "pretty sure, eventually" a decision will have to be made regarding possible surgery to insert a plate in his left collarbone, which he broke October 14 and reinjured in Oklahoma's Fiesta Bowl loss Jan. 1. "Right now I'm just focusing on getting these plays in," Peterson said. "It's something you really have to study and put time in for to get these plays and the different terminology, the language. "(The collarbone) hasn't given me any problems so I'm just going to push right ahead." Vikings coach Brad Childress was pleased with Peterson's on-field performance, including his pass-catching and kickoff returns. (NewsOK.com)
Other former Sooners in NFL rookie camps: The OklahomanLabels: Adrian Peterson, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners
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OU's Thompson signs as free agent with NY Jets: Oklahoma's Paul Thompson agreed to a free-agent deal Sunday night. [Zac] Taylor signed with Tampa Bay, Thompson with the New York Jets. This means they get a shot -- a very long shot -- at making it in the NFL. With signing bonuses of several thousand instead of several million, they won't be going on spending sprees. But at least they're going somewhere. "It just comes down," Thompson says, "to having the opportunity to prove yourself." (NewsOK.com)
Peterson offers personal perspective (video): KWTV via NewsOK.comLabels: NFL, Oklahoma Sooners, Paul Thompson
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesLatimer signs with Redskins: Washington Redskins agreed to terms with former Oklahoma linebacker Zach Latimer, who made 180 tackles for the Sooners. Redkins rookie camp begins Friday. Signing bonus undisclosed.
Packers pickup Larry Birdine: The former Oklahoma Sooner and Lawton Ike Eagle [Larry Birdine] signed a free agent contract with the Packers after not getting picked in last weekend's NFL draft. That's according to Birdine. The Packers have not officially commented on it yet. (KSWO) Signing bonus undisclosed.Labels: Former Sooner, Larry Birdine, NFL
Peterson surgery to be determined; insist he'll be in minicamp next week: The Vikings are expected to determine in the coming days whether they want top draft pick Adrian Peterson to have a plate inserted into his collarbone to aid healing. Peterson and Vikings coach Brad Childress have insisted the running back will be ready for training camp and will participate in next weekend's rookie minicamp. But they have been less resolute on how they will handle Peterson's collarbone, which he re-injured during the Fiesta Bowl. "The situation is that my collarbone is healing, and it's not going to hold me back from anything," Peterson said Sunday. "I'm looking forward to being ready when the season starts." (Pioneer Press)
Labels: Adrian Peterson, Former Sooner, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesPeterson falls to the Vikings at the seventh selection: After the Arizona Cardinals chose Penn State offensive tackle Levi Brown with the fifth pick and then the Washington Redskins selected LSU safety LaRon Landry, the Vikings pounced on Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson. The reaction from the 2007 Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party was emphatic and positive. After the Cardinals surprised a few people with the Brown pick and then Washington chose Landry, fans were chanting "AP! AP!" and went crazy when the pick was announced. Peterson is the best running back in this class and is perhaps the draft's most intriguing prospect. He has a tremendous combination of power and speed, affording him the ability to both run over and around defenders. He punishes defenders and scouts describe him as a violent runner. The knock on Peterson is his durability. (Vikings.com)Labels: Adrian Peterson, NFL, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes NFL Scouting Combine: Catch Adrian Peterson and other running backs Sunday, Feb. 25 11 a.m. ET: Workouts: Quarterbacks, Running Backs and Wide Receivers (LIVE!) Available on DirectTV Channel 212 and 95 in HD Peterson Measurements: Peterson measured in at 6-1 ½, 217 pounds on Friday, and he said he hopes to run "a high 4.2 or low 4.3" second 40-yard dash. (Dallas Morning News) Cards eyeing Peterson at #5? Adrian Peterson, Arizona Cardinal? It's a crazy notion. Running back would seem to be far down the list of draft needs for the Cardinals, especially after handing Edgerrin James a four-year, $30 million contract last offseason.But new coach Ken Whisenhunt has talked about the need for another back to step in and lighten James' load after James piled up 337 carries last season. With the explosion of successful teams with two good halfbacks -- think New Orleans with Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush, Chicago with Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson, Indianapolis with Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes -- teaming Peterson with James isn't far-fetched.Subtly feeding into the idea is Cardinals vice president of football operations Rod Graves, who said his goal of free agency is "take the pressure off feeling we have to address a certain position with our No. 1 pick." (East Valley Tribune) Browns win coin toss, may select AD at #3: The Cleveland Browns won the coin flip Friday at the NFL Combine, giving the team the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft and adding some mystery to where former Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson may go. The Browns may now be shooting for Wisconsin left tackle Joe Thomas, considered the top offensive line prospect in the draft. Or, if Thomas isn't available, the Browns could pass on Peterson and pick a quarterback. (NewsOK.com) AD has the 'It' factor: "He [Adrian] has something very special about him. He just has that 'it' factor," said Bill Henkel, Peterson's marketing agent, who is in negotiations with several companies for deals for Peterson."He's got the looks; he's got the body; he's got the talent, charisma and everything. He can do anything he wants to do." (Star-Telegram) Peterson Q&A: Adrian Peterson Question and Answers with 49ers.com. Q: How would you respond to being featured in a two-back system? A: If I end up in a system like that and that's how the offense is ran, then there's not much I can do about it. But I'm just going to go out there and do what I can to compete for a position. That's all I can ask for. Q: Why did you decide to work out at the Combine? A: That's the kind of competitive person I am. I don't see any reason not to work out. I just want to come out here and perform. Q: What do you want to run? A: I set my bar high. A high 4.2 or a low 4.3. Q: How much magic do you have to find room to run when there isn't any room? A: How much magic do I have? If you come in to a young offensive line or an offensive line that isn't proven, over time they will develop. There isn't much I can do about the offensive line. I just can go out there and whatever crease I can find I'm going to try to stick it in there. Peterson pooh-poohs hurts: Orlando Sentinel Peterson see you, Sooner? Detroit Free Press Labels: Adrian Peterson, NFL, NFL Combine, NFL Draft
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Bob Stoops on the list of Cowboys' candidates: After two weeks of speculation by outsiders, Parcells -- the sixth head coach in Dallas Cowboys history -- announced that he was finished with football, ending a 20-year NFL career that included three Super Bowls, two of which he won. Media outlets and those close to the Cowboys organization have already discussed several familiar names as possible successors. University of Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and former Cowboys offensive coordinator Norv Turner are considered instant candidates. Other possible replacements include New Orleans coach Sean Payton, Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher and Arkansas coach Houston Nutt. (Austin American Statesman)
Might Jerry Jones prefer NFL experience? You want to know who the next head coach is going to be. Well, if you have listened to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, then you can probably rule out any college head coach lacking NFL experience. That probably means no Bob Stoops, no Tommy Tuberville, no Houston Nutt, no Les Myles, no Mack Brown. Jones thinks the learning curve is not conducive to picking up where Parcells has left off. (DallasCowboys.com Blogger)Labels: Bob Stoops, Coaching, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners
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Adrian Peterson to enter 2007 NFL Draft: University of Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson announced today that he will forgo his final season of college eligibility and make himself available for the 2007 NFL Draft. "The last few days have been stressful," Peterson said while describing his decision-making process. "I've been pondering a lot of things and looking at it from all the different angles, weighing the good and the bad. "In the end, I think I just realized that this is a business decision and that it is time for me to take that next step. It wasn't easy. I haven't been sleeping much. I just put it all in God's hands" Peterson said he had valuable input from several people. "I got opinions from people I value like my dad and my mother," he said. "Coach Stoops gave me a lot of information that I needed. He presented both sides." (SoonerSports PR)
Peterson, '04 Heisman runner-up, to enter NFL draft: ESPN.comLabels: Adrian Peterson, Draft, NFL, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners
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Source: Peterson still undecided: Still, sources close to the situation now say Peterson is wrestling with the decision. "This has been a lot harder than people would think," one source said. Peterson has until Monday to add himself to the list of underclassmen entering the NFL Draft. The Sooner junior has been interviewing potential agents in the event he does decide on jumping to the NFL. Peterson was scheduled to meet with agent Jimmy Sexton on Thursday. According to two sources, Peterson previously met with agents Tom Condon, Eugene Parker and Drew Rosenhaus. Those meetings were all done under the blessing of Stoops, who said that he wanted Peterson to have access to all information available concerning his draft stock. (NewsOK.com)
Adrian Peterson Still Undecided About NFL Draft: Oklahoma FanHouse
Peterson: Big Story in the making? Oklahoma FanHouseLabels: Adrian Peterson, Draft, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners
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Adrian Peterson Statement via Oklahoma Athletic Department: Peterson's statement said... "I have spent the last few days considering my options to either enter the NFL Draft or stay at OU. The facts are that I have not hired any representation and I have not declared for the draft. "My meetings with Coach Stoops and my parents have been to discuss all the scenarios. I see a lot of options in both so I am still undecided on what I want to do. "I wish people would give me the opportunity to decide. Once I do, I will make an announcement at the right time. Any reports that are different than that are false." (SoonerSports)
Decision could come this weekend or Monday? University of Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops met with tailback Adrian Peterson on Wednesday to discuss the player's future, and Stoops later adamantly denied reports that Peterson had made a decision about whether to enter the NFL Draft. "I met with him today, and he did not say he had made a decision," Stoops said in a telephone interview late Wednesday. "He has a lot of things he still wants to think over." Multiple media outlets, citing unnamed sources, reported late Wednesday that Peterson would enter the NFL Draft. Stoops said reports about Peterson reaching a decision are "absolutely incorrect. They're false. "I don't expect him to make a decision until sometime this weekend or maybe even Monday." (Tulsa World)
Adrian Peterson Expected to Enter NFL Draft: Oklahoma FanHouseLabels: Adrian Peterson, Draft, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners
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Peterson on Kiper Big Board: Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson is listed at #6 on Mel Kiper's revised Draft Big Board. The #1 ranked player is Georgia Tech's, WR Calvin Johnson, #2 Wisconsin's, DT Joe Thomas, #3 Notre Dame's, QB Brady Quinn, #4 LSU's, QB JaMarcus Russell, followed by #5 Arkansas', DT Jamaal Anderson (ESPN)
Adrian Peterson is also, ranked #6 on Scout Inc's Top 32
Stoops calls Adrian Peterson reports, FALSE: As word of Adrian Peterson's jump to the NFL hit the news Wednesday night, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops called it premature speculation and "false." Stoops, in refuting the reports, said he met with Peterson on Wednesday to discuss the player's future, but insisted no decision had been made. "It's all inaccurate," Stoops said. "It's false. People have been reporting irresponsibly without all the facts. "While it's true we did meet today, it was just to talk about his future with his mom and dad. That's all we did." Peterson has been interviewing potential agents, on recommendation by Stoops. (NewsOK.com)Labels: Adrian Peterson, Bob Stoops, Draft, ESPN, Mock Draft, NFL
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOklahoma's Adrian Peterson to turn pro: Peterson draft announcement? After the Fiesta Bowl, Sooner Nation and the respective NFL bottom feeder fans, can expect a likely announcement on Tuesday, January 9th. (12/31/06) (Oklahoma FanHouse) Update: Hearing announcement is likely for Friday. (1/9/07) Update: Oklahoma junior running back Adrian Peterson will skip his final year of eligibility and enter the NFL Draft, according to two sources close to the situation. An official announcement could come as early as Thursday. Peterson, who is projected in several mock drafts as a top 10 pick, met with Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops on Wednesday to notify Stoops of his intention to turn pro, according to one source. Another source said Peterson has met with agents, including Eugene Parker, Drew Rosenhaus and the Creative Artists Agency, whose NFL division is headed by agents Ben Dogra and Tom Condon. (Dallas Morning News)(1/11/07)Labels: Adrian Peterson, Draft, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesStoops high on Falcons head coaching list: Last week, ESPN's NFL Insider Chris Mortensen, reported it on ESPN NFL Sunday Countdown.. Now FOXSports is reporting it.. NFL on FOX Insider John Czarnecki reported that Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops supposedly is high on Atlanta's wish list.
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