Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Parking police: You've been warned...: Starting Saturday, Norman police officers will start issuing tickets to people who violate parking restrictions near the University of Oklahoma on game days. Fans are no longer allowed to park on both sides of campus-area residential streets, police said, because it was difficult for emergency vehicles to pass. The change took effect in August, and signs indicate where drivers may and may not park. (The Oklahoman)

Remembering Oct. 28, 2000: One of the most memorable dates in Oklahoma football history is Oct. 28, 2000, the day the Sooners returned to No. 1 with a 31-14 victory over previously-top ranked Nebraska. What was current OU quarterback Sam Bradford doing at the time? "I was playing a hockey game that day," he said, "so I wasn't able to come to the game. But I remember the first thing after the game was over, I skated over to the glass and asked my dad if we won. He said that we did." (Tulsa World)

Want some hoops? Before attending Saturday's 7 p.m. kickoff against Nebraska, Oklahoma fans can get a glimpse of the Big 12 Conference men's favorite when the Sooners hold an intrasquad basketball scrimmage at McCasland Field House. The scrimmage is open and free to the public. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m., with drills starting at 3, followed by two 15-minute periods of live action beginning at 3:30. (The Oklahoman)

McCoy on being a part of history: SoonerSports.com

Pelini's road to Nebraska's coaching position looks familiar: The Oklahoman

Sooners castoff Mike Reed finds his place: The Oklahoman

OU parking enforcement gets sterner: The Oklahoman

Rivalry not what it was: Norman Transcript

Stoops, Pelini go way back: Tulsa World

Tight end Kolby Smith lives his dream of being a Sooner: Omaha World-Herald

Huskers finding few weaknesses in OU: Grand Island Independent

Why the Huskers will beat the Sooners: Big Red Network

Resurgent Murray adds to OU's firepower: Husker Extra

Holt likely to sit out against OU: Husker Extra

Five keys to Oklahoma: Nebraska State Paper

A rivalry at half-mast: Nebraska State Paper

Nebraska walk-on LB could see increased action against OU: ESPN.com

Sooners and Huskers hope to rekindle rivalry: ESPN.com

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners to open two practices, no scrimmages open to the public: University of Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops announced today that his team will open two practices to the public. Those two workouts are set for Friday, Aug. 8 and Monday, Aug. 18. Both practices will be held at the OU Rugby Fields east of the Lloyd Noble Center. A viewing area is available from the berm that borders that facility on the south side. Parking is available in the LNC lot. Stoops said that his team's preseason scrimmages will be closed this season. "I wish we could open the scrimmages for our fans, but we are adding a few wrinkles and it's better for us if we can work on those things in a scrimmage setting without restraint," he said. "I hope the fans that want to see us before the season begins can take advantage of the open practices. We appreciate their support and I know it's a lift for our team to see them too during this time of year when our players and coaches are working so hard." Both the Aug. 8 and Aug. 18 practices are slated for 9-11:30 a.m.(SoonerSports PR)

Oklahoma fans can expect game day parking changes: The City of Norman has modified the parking plan for public streets this year in an effort to improve the game day experience and increase public safety, Norman police Capt. Mike Praizner said in a release. This year all public street parking will be clearly identified by parking signs, Praizner said. "By following the parking signs, game day parking will be done in an orderly fashion that will allow the Fire Department and other public safety vehicles to access any necessary areas around the University of Oklahoma," he said. The most visible change to fans and citizens will be parking limited to one side of a street in some areas. In order to accommodate fans who may be displaced from a former parking place, OU plans to add paid parking in a lot on the east side of George Avenue, just south of OU's duck pond, Praizner said. The University will continue to offer free parking at the Lloyd Noble Center. (More at Norman Transcript)

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