Miami defeats Oklahoma, 21-20: Jacory Harris survived a shaky start to throw three touchdown passes, Javarris James ran for a career-high 150 yards against the nation's top rush defense, and No. 17 Miami knocked off No. 8 Oklahoma, 21-20, on Saturday night. With Sam Bradford, Oklahoma's reigning Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback watching from the sideline because of a right shoulder injury, Miami (3-1) scored 21 consecutive points to take control. "Big, huge win for us," Coach Randy Shannon said. "It's huge." (LA Times)

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami

Game Previews:
SoonerSports.com
Dallas Morning News
CBS Sports
Rivals.com


Sooners in position to let nation know how far they've come in a month: Norman Transcript

Is OU defense up to the challenge? Tulsa World

Into the Hurricane: Tulsa World

Landry Jones' task is simple: manage clock, avoid mistakes, make a few plays and let defense win the game: The Oklahoman

OU has something to prove against Miami: The Oklahoman

Four best backup quarterbacks in OU history: The Oklahoman

Miami will be missing pair of safeties for Sooners: ESPN.com

It's exam time for Oklahoma Sooners defense: Star Telegram

OU's vaunted front four combo of speed, power: Amarillo.com

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami

Here are the Miami and Oklahoma players listed as probable and/or out for Saturday's game.

Oklahoma:
QB Sam Bradford (shoulder/out),
TE Jermaine Gresham (knee/out for year),
DT DeMarcus Granger (back/out).

Miami:
DT Marcus Forston (lower extremity/probable),
DE Andrew Smith (lower extremity/probable),
WR Aldarius Johnson (groin/probable),
S Randy Phillips (arm/out),
S JoJo Nicolas (upper extremity/out),
FB Patrick Hill (lower extremity/out),
DE Dyron Dye (lower extremity/out),
TE Richard Gordon (arm/doubtful),
RB Lee Chambers (leg/probable)

Related: Oklahoma Sooners vs Miami Hurricanes Game Page

Labels: Injuries, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami

Here are a few predictions for upcoming Saturday Night match-up between No. 8 Oklahoma vs No. 17 Miami.

John Tamanaha, NBCSports.com
No matter who the quarterbacks are on either side - OU coach Bob Stoops says Bradford will not start - this game will come down to defense. With that in mind, we need to side with the Sooners, who lead the nation in rushing defense, total defense and tackles for losses... Oklahoma over Miami, 27-17

More at NBC Sports

CollegeFootballNews.com
Since losing to USC in the 2005 Orange Bowl, Oklahoma has gone 16-13 in games played outside of the state of Oklahoma, and 29-0 around home. Last week was an aberration. At home, in a game like this, the Cane defense will be flying around all over the place making life tough for Jones, there will be at least three key takeaways, and Harris will go back to being Harris again for just enough scoring drives to get by. It's not going to be a smooth win for the Canes, but it'll be a good one... Miami over Oklahoma, 20-16

More at CFN

Tim Griffin, Big 12 Blogger, ESPN.com
The big question all week is whether we will see Sam Bradford back in the lineup. The Sooners likely don't need him -- particularly if backup Landry Jones shows the form he employed in his record-breaking start against Tulsa... Oklahoma over Miami, 24-14

More at ESPN.com

Heather Dinich, ACC Blogger, ESPN.com
It doesn't matter who is playing quarterback for the Sooners, because their defense will be too good for Jacory Harris and Mark Whipple to overcome... Oklahoma over Miami, 17-14

More at ESPN.com

John Werner, Waco Tribune
Though Miami is playing at home, this might not be the best week to see a hot Oklahoma team. After a season-opening loss to BYU, the Sooners have responded with a 64-0 blowout of Idaho State and a 45-0 thrashing of Tulsa with Landry Jones at quarterback.... Oklahoma over Miami, 28-17

More at Waco Tribune

CBSSports.com
J. Darin Darst, Producer, predicts an Oklahoma win 28-17
Jason Horowitz, On-Air Talent, predicts an Oklahoma win 27-17
Dennis Dodd, Senior Writer, predicts an Oklahoma win 28-13
Johnny Rosenstein, Editor, predicts an Oklahoma win 38-28

More at CBSSports.com

An overwhelming eight-out-of-nine college football writers and analyst predict Oklahoma over Miami. Many of them have confidence OU's defense will step-up and stop Miami's QB Jacory Harris and Landry Jones will be efficient enough to carry Oklahoma to a victory...

Your Predictions Below.... 

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Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami

Miami to payout 350k to OU: Tulsa World is reporting.. Within 90 days, Oklahoma will receive a check from Miami for $350,000. That's the same amount OU paid Miami for the 2007 game in Norman. Big 12 refs will work the game in Miami (ACC refs worked the game in Norman). Any breach of contract would have required a $750,000 buyout. The visitor also gets 60 bench passes and 5,000 tickets (including up to 330 band and spirit seats and 300 comp tickets). (Tulsa World)

National powers' falls and rises: The Oklahoman

Oklahoma, Miami to renew once-classic rivalry: The AP

UM-OU rivalry revisited: Sun-Sentinel.com

Harris' past keeps him grounded in present: ESPN.com

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami

All Grass at LandShark: Ground crews at LandShark Stadium have re-sodded the field and replaced the baseball diamond with a full field of grass in preparation for Saturday's night game. Not only home to the Hurricanes, the multi-sport facility is home to the NFL's Miami Dolphins and MLB's Florida Marlins. The dirt had been a concern of Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, saying the Sooners were looking at different cleats.

UM's Phillips to Play? Miami's second leading tackler, Randy Phillips, is looking more likely to play Saturday after practicing with the team on Wednesday. Phillips, who injured his forearm, left late in the first half against Virginia Tech. Miami coach Randy Shannon said of Phillips: "[This game] means more to him because of situations he was put in a couple of years ago [when] they got a couple of passes on him."

No Tweeting Policy: Bob Stoops said this week at his weekly press conference, he asked his players after practice on Monday if any of them owned a Twitter account. "None raised their hand," Stoops said. Although, that didn't stop Stoops from addressing the issue of tweeting or discussing private team information with others. Unlike, Texas Tech or the NFL, where players tweet too-much info the Sooners have had their problems with leaks the old-fashion way. Stoops said, if anyone wants to discuss team information with others or tweet during halftime they could do it elsewhere.

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami

I've been e-mailed and asked by many about network coverage map. ABC/ESPN has finally released the coverage map for this weekend's Miami vs Oklahoma. Although a primtime game, OU vs. UM is not nationally televised on ABC, many network viewers west of the Rockies will see USC vs. California. (See Below)



Note: If you are on the West Coast, you will need ESPN GamePlan to watch Oklahoma vs. Miami

Related:
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Miami Hurricanes Game Page

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Television

No decision on Bradford: On Tuesday, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops wouldn't say if Bradford's separated throwing shoulder is healed enough for him to start Saturday. "I'd love to give you an answer so I don't have to answer it the entire week," Stoops said of Bradford's status, "but it's too early in the week and I'm not able to give the answer yet." Stoops said he wouldn't announce the quarterback until "Thursday or Friday [or] maybe Saturday." (Miami Herald)

Miami Hurricanes coach Randy Shannon: Sooners are for real: Miami Herald

Beating Sooners a leap of faith? Palm Beach Post

Preview Miami (Fla.) vs. Oklahoma: CBSSports.com

Slowing down speedy Miami: Tulsa World

Labels: Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Sam Bradford

Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford continued to practice with OU's first team offense Monday, furthering speculation Bradford might play Saturday against No. 17 Miami, although no decision has been made about Bradford's status, coach Bob Stoops said.

"It will be determined on how we go through the week, on how he performs, on how he feels," Stoops said.

Last weekend, Sam Bradford, the Oklahoma Heisman Trophy winning quarterback seeked the opinion from world-renowned sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews.

Meanwhile, Miami coach Randy Shannon said they will prepare for the Oklahoma offense and not either Sam Bradford or Landy Jones.

The No. 8 Sooners travel to Miami play the Hurricanes Saturday 7:00 p.m./CT on ABC.

Previous Post:
Bradford's Status Still Unknown Against Miami
Report: Bradford to Visit Dr. Andrews
Stoops Is Done Commenting on Bradford's Status
Bradford Returns to Practice
Bradford Questionable for Miami

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OU quarterback Sam Bradford does more in practice, still uncertain for Miami: The Oklahoman

Labels: Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Sam Bradford

Stoops: Sam Bradford's recovery is "progressing": Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops refused to discuss the chances of quarterback Sam Bradford playing against Miami Saturday, but gave a rosy outlook Monday morning on the Big 12 coaches teleconference. "Progressing," the Sooner coach said when asked about his quarterback's recovery since suffering a separated shoulder Sept. 5. "All his rehab to this point has been positive." Stoops confirmed Bradford had gone to Birmingham, Ala., over the weekend to visit renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. The physician's opinion wasn't any different from the ones the quarterback has received from OU's medical staff. "It was an extra opinion as much as anything. Our guys have been awesome in their evaluations," Stoops said. (Norman Transcript)

Stoops: No decision yet on Bradford: AP

Bradford's Status Still in Doubt: FanHouse

Labels: Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Sam Bradford

ABC announces Oklahoma vs Miami kickoff time: ABC revealed Sunday morning it will broadcast next weekend’s game in Miami at 7 p.m. The Hurricanes will be limping into the game. After starting the season 2-0, Miami was drilled 31-7 Saturday at Virginia Tech. (The Oklahoman)

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Television

Speculation Bradford may return for Miami game: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said there's no update on whether quarterback Sam Bradford might return for the Miami game but on the weekly Big 12 teleconference his response indicated Bradford might be available next week. Stoops was asked whether he's confident Landry Jones could lead the Sooners to a road win at Miami. "If it is Landry he's handling it really well," Stoops said. "He's been nothing but consistent and solid. More than anything it's the players around him the past couple of weeks have played better. Regardless of who's in that position the players around him have to support that position. "You have to protect him. You have to be able to run the ball. You have to be able to get open and catch it when you have your opportunities. As far as his part, he's doing a good job." (The Oklahoman)

Is OU scared of Miami offense? Tulsa World

Football: Three Storylines: Tulsa World

Caleb responds, fills need: Tulsa World

OU receiver Brandon Caleb determined to catch on: The Oklahoman

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Sam Bradford

OU-Miami kickoff time still to be determined: Network officials at ABC have notified the Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conferences that they will invoke the six-day option for the starting time of the Oklahoma at Miami football game on Oct. 3. Two times are still in play for the game, 2:30 p.m., CT, and 7 p.m., CT. The announcement will come Sunday. Oklahoma, 2-1 and ranked No. 9 in the USA Today Coaches' Poll and No. 10 in the Associated Press poll, is off this week. Miami plays Virginia Tech this week. (SoonerSports PR)

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Television

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

OU-Miami '09 date uncertain: Dolphin Stadium informed UM that it must reschedule next season's Sept. 12 game against Oklahoma because the Marlins are booked for a home series that weekend (and Sept. 26). Athletic director Kirby Hocutt expects to find another '09 date for the Sooners but said Miami might have to move its Oct. 3 game at UCF. (Miami Herald) OU has an open date for Oct. 3 with Big 12 play opening Oct. 10, 2009.

ESPN to televise OU-Nebraska: ESPN has picked up the Oklahoma-Nebraska game on Nov. 1. Kickoff time for the contest has been announced earlier for 7 p.m. It will be the second appearance of the season for Oklahoma on ESPN. The Sooners' victory at Washington also aired on the cable network. (SoonerSports.com)

Sooners near 100 percent: Wide receiver Manny Johnson (elbow) and tight end Brody Eldridge (ankle) didn't play against Kansas State, but are expected to return against Nebraska, putting the Sooners at or near 100 percent (excluding Ryan Reynolds, of course). "I don't see anything right now that's very significant," said OU coach Bob Stoops. Eldridge suited out Saturday, but was held out, costing him an opportunity to play in his home state. (The Oklahoman)

Stay in school -- Sam is advised: The Oklahoman

Four questions on OU football: The Oklahoman

Breaking down NU: The Oklahoman

Lewis leaves a big impression: Tulsa World

Sooners still sit at No. 4: Tulsa World

OU Notebook: Tulsa World

Know the Foe -- Nebraska: Tulsa World

Where's the D?: Norman Transcript

Big 12 offenses enjoy another prolific week: Dallas Morning News

Pelini has Huskers on the upswing: Grand Island Independent

NU-OU contest has a distinct family feel: Lincoln Journal-Star

Injuries wont' force NU to lift redshirts: Lincoln Journal-Star

Norvell finds home as Sooner assistant: Omaha World-Herald

Labels: ESPN, Injuries, Nebraska, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sam Bradford named Walter Camp player of the week: Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford has been named the national offensive player of the week by the Walter Camp Foundation. Bradford was honored for his play in OU's 51-13 win over Miami. The redshirt freshman from Oklahoma City completed 19-of-25 passes for 205 yards and a school record five touchdowns (tied) with no interceptions in Oklahoma's convincing non-conference victory. The TD passes tied a record for the most ever allowed by Miami. Just one week earlier, the Hurricanes' defense picked off four passes in a win over Marshall. Three of Bradford's touchdown throws went to Malcolm Kelly from 23, 24 and 30 yards. He also threw a six-yarder to Jermaine Gresham and a nine-yarder to Dane Zaslaw. Bradford hit his first four passes of the game to extend his string of consecutive completions to 22, an OU record and just two shy of the NCAA mark. (SoonerSports.com)

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)

Impressive Bradford performance: (Sam) Bradford became the second quarterback to throw five touchdown passes against Miami, joining UCLA's Cade McNown, who did so in 1998. (Tulsa World)

Jon Cooper on Bradford: "Oh, yeah. We've got a quarterback," junior center Jon Cooper said. "He's proven himself. He's doing a great job. We're confident in all three of our QBs. They named Sam the starter, we were like, all right, let's roll." (Star-Telegram)

Razing 'Canes: Norman Transcript

Hurricanes can't stop Kelly: Norman Transcript

When OU needed it most, the defense stepped up: Norman Transcript

History in mind: Norman Transcipt

Reaction to OU's Win Against Miami: SoonerSports.com

Sooners have sunny outlook after 51-13 win: The Oklahoman

Bradford proves that he belongs: The Oklahoman

Game balls: The Oklahoman

Miami TD inspires OU's defenders: Tulsa World

Malcolm in the middle of surges: Tulsa World

Tearful White honored by Heisman statue: Tulsa World

Miami-OU Two Minute Drill: Tulsa World

OU -- Statistically speaking: Tulsa World

Razing 'Canes: Tulsa World

Discussion over -- Bradford belongs: Tulsa World

Miami impressed by OU: Tulsa World

Hurricanes battered and beaten by OU: Miami Herald

Loss to Sooners exposes Hurricanes: Miami Herald

Bradford not a one-game wonder: Enid News

Bradford continues sizzling start: Dallas Morning News

Sooners freshman QB isn't waiting until later to arrive: Austin American-Statesman

Oklahoma finds a quarterback in 51-13 romp over Miami: Kansas City Star

UM secondary schooled in loss: Palm Beach Post

Defense leaves the U looking more like P. U.: Palm Beach Post

Miami offense struggles in rout: Tampa Tribune

Hurricanes let scant chances slip away: Tampa Tribune

Miami isn't rocking any team like a Hurricane these days: CBS Sportsline

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Player of the Week., Sam Bradford

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

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 News

Labels: Allen Patrick, Injury, Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Sam Bradford

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Miami Hurricanes available on ABC (Nationally) 11:00 CT/12:00 ET also available in HD

More important than Texas? The Oklahoman

The list: Sooners' biggest non-conference home games: The Oklahoman

Who's hot, who's not? The Oklahoman

Point/Counterpoint: The Oklahoman

Outlook wet for football fans: The Oklahoman

Defensive kin reunite in Norman: Tulsa World

'Canes have lot riding on Sooners: Florida Today

No. 5 OU, unranked Miami still a marquee matchup: Yahoo! Sports

COMMENTARY: How 'bout a steak instead of a cupcake: Yahoo! Sports

Perennial powerhouses Miami, Oklahoma meet today: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Coach Randy Shannon not concerned about OU-Miami past: Coach Randy Shannon is taking a completely different approach. He could care less what the Miami teams he played on did to the Sooners two decades ago. "Those guys I played with, I love them, but I have to let those times go," Shannon said. "This is a new team, a new start, fresh faces. I mean, it ain't Barry Switzer. It ain't Jimmy Johnson. It's Randy Shannon and Bob Stoops. It ain't Troy Aikman and Jamelle Holieway. It ain't Steve Walsh in the game. "I don't mean any disrespect for what's happened in the past, but this is an ABC [TV] game. We should have nationwide coverage, and that's the thing that everyone needs to be talking about. It's an opportunity for everyone in America to see two great teams play on Saturday." (Orlando Sentinel)

OU-Miami schemes similar to each other: OU and Miami run very similar schemes on offense and defense. "It helps because our defense is very much the same way," center Jon Cooper said. "They do a lot of stunts, a lot of twists. They'll max blitz. They'll cover zero and bring seven guys. Our defense has done that also. It's something we see a lot." (Norman Transcript)

DB Phillips on OU QB Sam Bradford: ''The quarterback is a freshman, but he plays like a senior,'' UM safety Kenny Phillips said of Sam Bradford. ``He's surrounded by great athletes.'' (Miami Herald)

History Lesson — Oklahoma vs. Miami: SoonerSports.com

Nic Harris discusses rivalries: SoonerSports.com

Sooners have three RBs to choose from: The Oklahoman

OU football notebook: The Oklahoman

OU-Miami — What would you give for the ticket?: The Oklahoman

They chose against the U: Norman Transcript

Odd couple insists no bad blood: Tulsa World

Coker moves to sideline gig post-'Canes: Tulsa World

White statue to be unveiled: Tulsa World

OU Notebook: Tulsa World

Not your father's Sooners: Miami Herald

Sooners will test UM's suspect secondary: Miami Herald

'A-town' an explosive end: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

OU -Miami — The battle resumes: Dallas Morning News

WR Iglesias impressed with Sooners QB: Dallas Morning News

Oklahoma-Miami reunion of one-time bad boys: Kansas City Star

Surprise! Hurricanes, Sooners have mutual respect for each other: Florida Times-Union

UM vs. Oklahoma — A classic continues: Palm Beach Post

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Sam Bradford

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Troy Aikman on OU/Miami: Troy Aikman recently discussed his OU/Miami memories during a recent FOX Sports conference call... "I had committed to Oklahoma State when I was a senior in high school," Aikman said. "My second-to-last recruiting trip, I told Jimmy I was coming (to Miami), but I wanted to take the last trip of recruiting weekend to OU and see what it was all about. I did that and decided to go to Oklahoma. Broke my leg against Miami while Jimmy was coaching there. And then when I was transferring, Jimmy was recruiting me in Miami but I decided to go to UCLA. "(In 1989) I'm getting drafted by the Cowboys and I find out that 'some guy from Arkansas' (Jerry Jones) had bought the team from Bum Bright and was going to hire Jimmy Johnson as the head coach. And I'm thinking to myself, 'Good gosh, I can't get away from this guy. Then next thing I know, Jimmy is leaving and they say Barry Switzer is coming in to coach and I say, 'Man, here we go again.' Now I'm on a conference call with Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer! I'll tell ya, I can't get away from them to save my life, and we're (20) years removed!" (More at Tulsa World)

OU-Miami matchup draws interest: Saturday's OU-Miami showdown has drawn interest outside the states of Florida and Oklahoma. Ivan Maisel from ESPN.com and Dennis Dodd from CBS Sportsline, along with writers from the Austin American-Statesman, Kansas City Star, Omaha World-Herald, Washington Times and Wichita Eagle have requested media credentials. Also, seven pro teams are sending scouts, at least five more than a normal Sooner home game, OU spokesman Kenny Mossman said. (NewsOK.com)

UM WR Leggett almost chose OU: Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables said Miami senior wide receiver Lance Leggett, the Hurricanes' big-play threat and former Arlington Grace Prep standout, was almost a Sooner. Venables, who recruits North Texas for OU, said Leggett had narrowed his choices to Miami and OU before picking the Hurricanes. (Dallas Morning News)

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Sooner safety feeling confident as Hurricanes come to town: Norman Transcript

Switzer, Johnson reunite as 'Grumpy Old Coaches': The Oklahoman

The game that killed the wishbone: The Oklahoman

Family key to Gresham choosing OU: The Oklahoman

Not your father's 'Cane QBs: The Oklahoman

Know the foe: Tulsa World

OU Questions -- Juaquin Iglesias: Tulsa World

Iglesias like Clayton, but Stoops disagrees: Tulsa World

Canes tried to lure Gresham, mom helped choose OU: Tulsa World

Secret 'O' in store for Sooners: Miami Herald

UM cost Oklahoma nearly two decades ago — can this year's Canes do the same?: Sun-Sentinel

Oklahoma's first real chance to forget Fiesta: New York Post

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners En Espanol: Saturday's contest with Miami will be the first OU game to be broadcast in Spanish by an Oklahoma station. KTUZ (fm106.7 in Oklahoma City) carries the game with Rene Nava and James Kopelman. (Tulsa World)

Switzer will not attend OU-Miami: Switzer said he won't be at the OU-Miami game Saturday because he'll be in Los Angeles for his work with Fox Sports' NFL pregame show. This season, he's doing a weekly "Coaches Corner" show alongside Jimmy Johnson. "Oklahoma is closer to being like that (No. 1) today than Miami is being close to what they were," Switzer said. (Dallas Morning News Blog)

Former Canes & Cowboys Coach Johnson on 1985 OU game: Former Oklahoma State and Miami coach Jimmy Johnson on the Hurricanes' 1985 visit to Norman to play Oklahoma: "When I was at OSU, I was fighting them with a BB gun. I brought a .357 magnum with me when I went to Norman." (Star-Telegram)

Bradford's fast start impresses Sooners: ESPN.com

Iglesias, Sooners aware of Miami's aura, if not history of series: KFDA

Labels: Barry Switzer, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Radio

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Broyles charged with misdemeanor: An attempted larceny misdemeanor charge was filed against Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles Tuesday, in connection with Broyles' arrest early last Friday for using a key and override codes to steal gas from a Norman convenience store. According to Greg Mashburn, the Cleveland County District Attorney's Office representative who filed the charge, a guilty verdict carries a maximum 15-day jail term and $1,000 fine. (Tulsa World)

Big 12 to name Commissioner today? Interim Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe and Indianapolis attorney Jack Swarbrick are the finalists to replace Kevin Weiberg as Big 12 commissioner, according to two sources close to the search. The two will interview this morning with the Big 12 Board of Directors, made up of presidents and chancellors from all the conference's schools, and plans are to announce the new commissioner today, the sources said. (Dallas Morning News)

Stoops on early kickoffs: "Selfishly, for us, (early kickoffs are) great, and the players as well," he said. "Because you get up and you're not having to sit around and think about it and wait for it all day. You get up and here it is, you go. So for us, I love it. But I recognize for the fans and everyone else that it is not the best. But we have no say-so at all in scheduling. That's all TV. We just play when they tell us to." (Tulsa World)

Patrick expected to start: Running back Allen Patrick returned to practice Monday and is expected to start. His injured ankle was the only medical question the Sooners had going into the season opener. "We had everyone practice yesterday and everyone looks good," Stoops said. Patrick will start Saturday and Chris Brown should play after missing the North Texas game due to a one-game suspension. "Like we planned all along, we want to rotate those guys in," Stoops said. "Give a guy a series here, give him a break here. If a guy's hot, stay with him a little longer." (Norman Transcript)

Gundy on D. Murray performance: "He's a terrific athlete," Oklahoma running backs coach Cale Gundy told The Post. "He can play cornerback, running back and wide receiver. I don't know how many touches a game we're going to get him, but we talk about that more than any other topic." (NY Post)

OU-Miami stirs memories, emotions: Norman Transcript

Sooners seem to believe they're special: Norman Transcript

Stoops wants players to know OU-Miami history: Norman Transcript

'Canes not bad boys anymore: The Oklahoman

OU football notebook: The Oklahoman

Sooners' Broyles charged with misdemeanor: The Oklahoman

Sam earned big night with his mind-set before kickoff: The Oklahoman

Miami's vices: Tulsa World

OU practice over -- Now it's real: Tulsa World

Miami 'excellent' running the ball: Tulsa World

Miami a stiffer challenge for OU: Dallas Morning News

QB gets big test after big debut: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Freshman Van Dyke eager for Sooners: Palm Beach Post

A look back at UM's rivalry against Oklahoma: Miami Herald

Hurricanes blow into Norman to take on fifth-ranked Oklahoma: Sports Network

Stoops took his time naming Bradford quarterback: San Antonio Express-News

Labels: Allen Patrick, Big XII, Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Ryan Broyles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Malcolm Kelly on Miami defense: "Yesterday I started watching film, and they have a lot of speed in their secondary," (Malcolm) Kelly said of the Hurricanes. "And a lot of talent. It's going to be exciting. It's going to be a challenge. "I still think in the end, I'll take our secondary any day," Kelly said. "I get good preparation all during the week going against Reggie (Smith), going against Marcus (Walker). On Saturday, it's going to be that same type of competition, so I'll be ready for it." (Tulsa World)

OU's crowd no worry for 'Canes: Oklahoma drew 84,472 fans to its season-opening 79-10 victory against North Texas on Saturday, marking the football team's 50th consecutive sellout. If the same number of fans attending last week's opener show up to Memorial Stadium for Saturday's game against Miami, it will rank as the eighth-largest crowd ever to see a UM game. Miami is 8-2 all-time playing before the 10 largest audiences in school history. Each of those games has been played on the road or in a neutral site. UM coach Randy Shannon scoffed at the notion that his players will be affected by the crowd on Saturday, no matter how big it is. "It won't be a shock," Shannon said. "Some of these (UM players) are from Texas. They've played in big games before in Dallas (with) 30,000 or 40,000 fans screaming. Just because it's Oklahoma and there'll be 80,000 or 105,000 those fans won't make any difference between those yard lines. They won't." (Palm Beach Post)

Shannon: No time to celebrate: Randy Shannon said he put his first victory as head coach of the Miami Hurricanes behind him in "two, maybe three” minutes. That's because he knew what was next, Shannon told the Miami Herald. "You can get Gatorade dumped on your head and (have) everybody in Miami patting you on the shoulder,” he said. "But you know what? It ain't going to ever help you win the game the next week against Oklahoma.” (NewsOK.com)

Miami's QB Freeman on OU-Miami: (Kirby Freeman) A native of Texas, this is the closest he will play to home this season, unless the Hurricanes play a bowl game in that area. "I'm jacked," said Freeman, who played at Brownwood High. "I'm excited. I've got plenty of people coming to the game." (Sun Sentinel)

Scouting Report — Miami Hurricanes: SoonerSports.com

Patrick is ready to play again: Norman Transcript

Hurricane Campbell headed for Norman: The Oklahoman

Victory in '85 marked Miami's arrival as college football beast: The Oklahoman

OU glad Patrick is back: Tulsa World

Sooners, Stoops repsect Huricanes: Orlando Sentinel

Sooners live and die on the ground: Miami Herald

Labels: Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Venables on Miami's QB Kirby Fressman: "Kirby is very fast and athletic,” (Brent) Venables said. "You'd much rather play a guy like Chris Simms back there who isn't comfortable running the ball.” (NewsOK.com)

By the numbers: Eight OU players made their first career starts and 64 saw action. (Dallas Morning News)

Bobby Jack Wright impressed with English: OU sacked the Mean Green QB six times. "Our pressure was good all night, especially from the defensive ends," Wright said. "Auston English, Alonzo Dotson, John Williams, they were all really active." Asked if English is the quickest defensive end Wright has seen in his nine years at OU, Wright wasn't ready to go that far. "I don't know that he's the quickest, but he's in that class with the Dan Codys and the Jonathan Jacksons," Wright said. "He really does have a great first step. (NewsOK.com)

Brown, Patrick expected to play Miami: Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said (Allen) Patrick, Chris Brown and redshirt freshman DeMarco Murray would play at RB against Miami. (Dallas Morning News)

Coach Stoops impression of Miami: "Just a good solid football team. As you watch them, like always, you see a lot of physical, good-looking players who play hard. A lot of speed and they're coached well. They're in position. Just what you usually see when you watch a good Miami team." (Palmbeachpost.com)

Coach Stoops on memories of past OU-Miami games: "I remember watching them back in the mid-80s. They were great teams with great players all over the place, great coaches. They were great games for sure. Both teams, between the two of them, there's not a lot of losses there." (Tulsa World)

Easy does it: Norman Transcript

Four questions -- true verdict awaits: The Oklahoman

Breaking down Miami: The Oklahoman

Sooners may have been great, Miami was better: The Oklahoman

Fully loaded arsenal: Tulsa World

Sooners seek to build on momentum: Tulsa World

Big 12 status at stake on Saturday: Dallas Morning News

No offense, but Canes can't beat Oklahoma: Palm Beach Post

No time to waste for Canes as stakes get bigger: Tampa Tribune

Canes' next task will be tougher: Tampa Tribune

Shannon — Nice win, now on to Oklahoma: St. Petersburg Times

Labels: Allen Patrick, Chris Brown, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Former Canes' Coach Coker expects unrank Miami to challenge OU: [You] ask Larry Coker, and unranked Miami still possesses one key element that will be dangerous for the eighth-ranked Sooners in their second-week game Sept. 8. "They'll have talent," said Coker, Miami's coach since 2001 until he was fired after last season. "I don't think there's any doubt they're being overlooked. "I think you're going to see a very good Miami team come to Oklahoma." (NewsOK.com)

Wilson on Bradford's first start: Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson on red shirt freshman Sam Bradford. "We've talked about how they need to manage or take care of the ball. But in taking care of the ball, you need to be not so afraid of taking care of the ball that you don't take the shots that are there, and you don't live on the edge and you don't dare greatly. But if you don't take that first step, the bird's still sitting in the nest. So you need to not be afraid to fly, but you need to be ready to fly when it's time. It'll be interesting Saturday to see. Because we won't know until Saturday and it's for real and the clock's on, the lights and the fans and let's go play." (Tulsa World)

Hey, OU, Texas fans: No game is worth this pain: The Oklahoman

Not everyone agrees with the choices, and they're letting us know: The Oklahoman

Heavy hitters: Norman Transcript

Sooners' Lofton comes of age as starter: Tulsa World

OU standouts reunited with Bears: Dallas Morning News

Labels: Kevin Wilson, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Miami, Sam Bradford