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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

(3/19) OU Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners ranked third in spring top 25: Another preseason top 25 rankings.. This time from BleacherReport.com who ranked their spring top 25 college football teams.

1. Georgia Bulldogs
2. USC Trojans
3. Oklahoma Sooners
4. Texas Longhorns
5. Ohio State Buckeyes
6. Arizona State Sun Devils
7. LSU Tigers
8. Texas Tech Red Raiders
9. Missouri Tigers
10. Florida Gators
21. Kansas Jayhawks

Related: OU ranked 2nd in CBSSportsline.com preseason poll

Early entry may land Box a starting spot: The Oklahoman

Big 12 Roundup: Bearing down, Buffalo stampede and more: ESPN.com

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Sooners Ranked Second in Pre-Spring Top 25

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

OU ranked 2nd in CBSSportsline.com preseason poll: CBSSportsline senior writer Dennis Dodd ranks his pre-spring top 25. As followed..

1. Georgia
2. Oklahoma
3. USC
4. Ohio State
5. Missouri
6. Florida
7. Kansas
8. Texas
9. LSU
10. West Virginia
12. Texas Tech

OU football notebook: The Oklahoman

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Sooners #2 in ESPN Preseason Top 25

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Georgia, Oklahoma atop ESPN preseason top 25: From ESPN.com's Mark Schlabach
1. Georgia Bulldogs
2. Oklahoma Sooners
3. Ohio State Buckeyes
4. USC Trojans
5. Missouri Tigers
6. Texas Longhorns
7. Florida Gators
8. LSU Tigers
9. Clemson Tigers
10. Arizona State Sun Devils

OU has big shoes to fill at kicker: The Oklahoman

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Thursday, February 07, 2008

Post Signing Day Rankings and Notes

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Ibiloye like the hairstyle: Free safety Joseph Ibiloye got everyone's attention at South Garland's signing ceremony just by removing his baseball cap. Ibiloye had the "OU" logo sheared into his hair on the back of his head. "I wasn't going to do it," said Ibiloye, who signed with Oklahoma, "but I was talking to my barber and just threw my hat down and said, 'Let's do it.'" Ibiloye's teammates ribbed him about having to shave the logo off before school started, since attention-getting hairstyles are against school policy. (Dallas Morning News)

Coaches on the theatrics at signing ceremonies: Muskogee's Stacy McGee and Jameel Owens announced together, with McGee picking up an OU cap and placing it on his head, leaving Owens to pick up an OSU cap, only to pull an OU cap from inside the Cowboy cap. "Some of these kids, you want to slap 'em once they sign,” Barry Switzer said on Jones' radio show Wednesday. It all gets silly, which made Guthrie's Kye Staley a throwback Wednesday when he simply walked into his ceremony wearing an OSU cap. "I wouldn't say it bothers me,” Bob Stoops said of theatrics at recruiting announcements. "It's not my kid, not my young man. But you kind of set yourself up in those situations.” (The Oklahoman)

Where OU Ranks Nationally

Scout.com: #13

ESPN/Scouts Inc.: #8
It added teammates ESPN 150 WR Jameel Owens (Muskogee, Okla.) and Stacy McGee (Muskogee, Okla.) down the stretch to an already impressive class. Right now we believe RB Jermie Calhoun (Van, Texas) is special and will join an already outstanding stable of Sooners running backs and contribute quickly. However, DE R.J. Washington (Keller, Texas/Fossil Ridge) is right on his heels as the premier player in this class.

Rivals.com: #5
The Sooners did their usual sterling job, cleaning up in-state and going into Texas for some top players. They also signed top-ranked players from Georgia, New Jersey and New Mexico.

Tom Lemming, CSTV: #5
Texas players are key to recruiting, and the Sooners secured them very early and kept them: R.J. Washington, arguably the best pass rusher, RBs Jermie Calhoun and Justin Johnston, and OLs Ben Habern and Stephen Good.

SuperPrep: #6
Texas routinely supplies the Sooners with some of their finest talent. This year Bob Stoops raided the Lone Star state for five-star RBs Jermie Calhoun and Justin Johnson as well as highly regarded DE R.J. Washington and OLs Stephen Good and Ben Habern.

Oklahoma, Texas post top-10 classes: ESPN.com

Landry Jones Ready to Work: SoonerSports.com

The deals are sealed: Muskogee Phoenix

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Sunday, October 14, 2007

BCS Week 1 Standings -- Oklahoma 5th

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners 4th in Coaches and AP Polls:
Oklahoma continued its climb back to the top of the polls. The Sooners were No. 4 in the AP, Coaches and Harris polls released Sunday afternoon. OU (6-1 overall, 2-1 Big 12) dealt previously undefeated and then-No. 11 Missouri a 41-31 loss at Owen Field Saturday night. The Tigers (5-1) dropped to a tie with Kansas (6-0) at No. 15 in the AP poll and No. 17 in the Coaches poll. The Sooners received one first-place vote in the AP poll. Half of the Big 12 Conference teams were ranked in the AP Top 25 including Oklahoma (4), Kansas (15), Missouri (15), Texas (19), Texas Tech (22) and Kansas State (25). K-State was the only team of the group not also ranked in the Coaches poll (No. 30 in votes). (Full Rankings available at SoonerSports.com)

BCS Standings Week 1
1. Ohio State
2. South Florida
3. Boston College
4. LSU
5. Oklahoma
6. South Carolina
7. Kentucky
8. Arizona State
9. West Virginia
10. Oregon

AP Top 10 (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 Ohio State (50) 1,599
2 South Florida (11) 1,503
3 Boston College 1,448
4 Oklahoma (1) 1,399
5 LSU (1) 1,331
6 South Carolina 1,247
7 Oregon 1,177
8 Kentucky 1,098
9 West Virginia 1,090
10 California 1,065
15 Kansas 664
15 Missouri 664
19 Texas 348
22 Texas Tech 241
25 Kansas State 107

USA Today Poll (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 Ohio State (56) 1,495
2 Boston College (1) 1,383
3 South Florida (3) 1,320
4 Oklahoma 1,288
5 LSU 1,173
5 Oregon 1,077
7 West Virginia 1,007
8 South Carolina 997
9 California 983
9 USC 983
15 Kansas 705
17 Missouri 519
18 Texas 396
21 Texas Tech 232

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Sunday, October 07, 2007

Sooners Enter USA Today's Coaches' Poll Top 5

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners climb polls after Red River Rivalry win: Oklahoma vaulted to No. 6 in the latest AP Poll following a 28-21 win against Texas Saturday in Dallas. OU rose to a tie with South Florida for the No. 5 slot in the latest Coaches Poll. The Sooners are the highest-ranked one-loss team in both polls. Oklahoma hosts No. 11 Missouri on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The game will be televised by FSN and OU announced Sunday that Norman will be the site of ESPN's College GameDay show. (Full Rankings available at SoonerSports.com)

AP Top 10 (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 LSU (65) 1,625 6-0
2 California 1,538 5-0
3 Ohio State 1,511 6-0
4 Boston College 1,346 6-0
5 South Florida 1,339 5-0
6 Oklahoma 1,221 5-1
7 South Carolina 1,183 5-1
8 West Virginia 1,059 5-1
9 Oregon 1,047 4-1
10 USC 1,024 4-1
11 Missouri 966 5-0
20 Kansas 336 5-0
23 Texas 136 4-2

USA Today Poll (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 LSU (58) 1,498 6-0
2 California 1,416 5-0
3 Ohio State (2) 1,399 6-0
4 Boston College 1,283 6-0
5 Oklahoma 1,145 5-1
5 South Florida 1,145 5-0
7 USC 1,000 4-1
8 Oregon 936 4-1
9 West Virginia 931 5-1
10 Virginia Tech 913 5-1
11 Missouri 897 5-0
20 Kansas 390 5-0
22 Texas 195 4-2

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Sunday, September 30, 2007

Sooners 10th in Polls After Colorado Defeat

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma falls to 10th in AP and Coaches Polls: Oklahoma (4-1) landed at No. 10 in both the AP and coaches polls released Sunday. Including the 2007 preseason editions, Sunday's polls marked the sixth-straight week the Sooners have been ranked in the top 10. From the Big 12 Conference, Oklahoma (No. 10) was joined by Missouri (17), Texas (19), Kansas State (24) and Nebraska (25) in the AP. In the Coaches' Poll, OU (No. 10), Texas (16), Missouri (17) and Nebraska (23) were ranked. (Full Rankings available at SoonerSports.com)

AP Top 10 (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 LSU (33) 1,593
2 USC (32) 1,591
3 California 1,475
4 Ohio State 1,420
5 Wisconsin 1,271
6 South Florida 1,203
7 Boston College 1,172
8 Kentucky 1,143
9 Florida 1,031
10 Oklahoma 992
17 Missouri 561
19 Texas 449

24 Kansas State 214
25 Nebraska 198

USA Today Poll (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 USC (45) 1,483
2 LSU (14) 1,454
3 California 1,363
4 Ohio State (1) 1,313
5 Wisconsin 1,251
6 Boston College 1,138
7 Florida 1,000
8 Kentucky 971
9 South Florida 960
10 Oklahoma 925
16 Texas 573
17 Missouri 532
23 Nebraska 261

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Sunday, September 23, 2007

Sooners #3 in AP Poll; 4th in Coaches Poll

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners #3 in AP Poll; 4th in Coaches Poll: Oklahoma moved past Florida for the No. 3 slot in the latest AP poll released Sunday. The Sooners (4-0) rolled past Tulsa, 62-21, at Skelly Field for their first road win of the season. Texas (7), Missouri (20) and Nebraska (25) joined Oklahoma from the Big 12 Conference in the polls. OU was ranked No. 4 in the latest coaches' poll with four first-place votes. This marked the 364th week Oklahoma was ranked in the top five of the AP poll, more than any other team. (Full Rankings available at SoonerSports.com)

AP Top 10 (First Place Votes), Pts.
1. USC (43) 1,601
2. LSU (22) 1,580
3. Oklahoma 1,456
4. Florida 1,417
5. West Virginia 1,388
6. California 1,263
7. Texas 1,196
8. Ohio State 1,193
9. Wisconsin 1,030
10. Rutgers 1,008
20. Missouri 401
25. Nebraska 134

USA Today Poll (First Place Votes), Pts.
1. USC (44) 1,481
2. LSU (8) 1,438
3. Florida (4) 1,437
4. Oklahoma (4) 1,336
5. West Virginia 1,260
6. California 1,137
7. Texas 1,103
8. Ohio State 1,092
9. Wisconsin 1,026
10. Rutgers 901
20. Missouri 369
22. Nebraska 209

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Sunday, September 09, 2007

OU Ranked 3rd in AP Poll

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

The latest Associated Press and USA Today's Coaches Poll were released today.. Full Rankings at ESPN.com.

AP Top 10 (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 USC (40) 1,594
2 LSU (25) 1,582
3 Oklahoma 1,418
4 West Virginia 1,408
5 Florida 1,370
6 Texas 1,290
7 Wisconsin 1,171
8 California 1,126
9 Louisville 1,097
10 Ohio State 962
14 Nebraska 693
25 Texas A&M 243

USA Today Poll (First Place Votes), Pts.
1 USC (42) 1,476
2 LSU (11) 1,437
3 Florida (7) 1,353
4 West Virginia 1,269
5 Oklahoma 1,264
6 Texas 1,256
7 Wisconsin 1,141
8 California 1,038
9 Louisville 1,020
10 Ohio State 972
14 Nebraska 677
18 Texas A&M 325

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Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Sooners 5th In AP, 6th In Coaches Polls

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

The latest Associated Press and USA Today's Coaches Poll were released today.. Full Rankings at ESPN.com.

AP Top 10 (First Place Votes), Record, Pts.
1. USC (59) 1-0 1,619
2. LSU (5) 1-0 1,542
3. West Virginia (1) 1-0 1,449
4. Florida 1-0 1,346
5. Oklahoma 1-0 1,275
5. Wisconsin 1-0 1,275
7. Texas 1-0 1,221
8. Louisville 1-0 1,152
9. Virginia Tech 1-0 1,085
10. California 1-0 1,080
16. Nebraska 1-0 541
23. Texas A&M 1-0 217

USA Today Poll (First Place Votes), Record, Pts.
1. USC (49) 1-0 1,486
2. LSU (4) 1-0 1,417
3. Florida (7) 1-0 1,341
4. West Virginia 1-0 1,275
5. Wisconsin 1-0 1,183
6. Oklahoma 1-0 1,146
7. Texas 1-0 1,136
8. Louisville 1-0 995
9. Virginia Tech 1-0 988
10. California 1-0 985
17. Nebraska 1-0 512
23. Texas A&M 1-0 214

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Saturday, August 18, 2007

OU Ranked 8th in AP Poll; Scrimmage Tonight 6 p.m.

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners Ranked 8th in AP Poll:
1. USC (62)
2. LSU (2)
3. West Virginia (1)
4. Texas 0-0 1,375
5. Michigan 0-0 1,371
8. Oklahoma 0-0 1,166
20. Nebraska 0-0 377
25. Texas A&M 0-0 162

Oklahoma's Third Fall Scrimmage Tonight 6 p.m.:
• Gates 1, 7 & 12 will open at 4:30 p.m.
• Seating will be restricted to east side only
• Restrooms - East Side only
• Concessions - East Side and Gate 1
• Expected Out: Allen Patrick, Brody Eldridge, Gerald McCoy

Chemistry is no issue for OU: Tulsa World

Sooner scrimmage: Three storylines: The Oklahoman

OU football notebook: The Oklahoman

QB has to have presence: Norman Transcript

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Friday, August 03, 2007

OU Ranked 8th in Coaches Poll; Sooners May Use Two QBs

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners Ranked #8 in Preseason USA Today Coaches Poll: Complete Poll @ USAToday.com

1. USC (45) 0-0 1,481
2. LSU (4) 0-0 1,372
3. Florida (9) 0-0 1,278
4. Texas 0-0 1,231
5. Michigan (2) 0-0 1,218
6. West Virginia 0-0 1,205
7. Wisconsin 0-0 1,114
8. Oklahoma 0-0 1,026
9. Virginia Tech 0-0 1,005
10. Ohio State 0-0 919
19. Nebraska 0-0 388
25. Texas A&M 0-0 209

Stoops doesn't rule out using two quarterbacks: Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops seeks a starting quarterback for the 2007 season and hasn't ruled out the idea of using two quarterbacks. "There's always that chance," Stoops said Friday morning during the Sooners' media day in Norman. "I'm not saying we will, but it's too early to say we wouldn't." The biggest question as Oklahoma opens August practice is who will be the starting QB. (Tulsa World)

Pendleton receives Bowden FCA Award: Former Oklahoma football player Carl Pendleton held the Bobby Bowden Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award in his hands for about two minutes. And that was enough for him. Pendleton, who was announced as the winner of the award in January, finally received the trophy Thursday night during the OU Caravan stop at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. (NewsOK.com)

Three still in the race to start as OU quarterback: The Oklahoman

Stoops says names will return to OU's jerseys: Tulsa World

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Saturday, May 26, 2007

(5/26) Sooners In Top Ten In Magazine Preseason Ranking

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Athlon Sports ranks OU seventh in preseason rankings: Athlon Sports has the Sooners at No. 7 in a daily online countdown of its top 25. The top six teams haven't been released. The Sooners have four players on Athlon's All-Big 12 first team -- punt returner Reggie Smith, receiver Malcolm Kelly, offensive lineman Duke Robinson and kicker Garrett Hartley. Two Oklahoma opponents are in Athlon's rankings thus far. Athlon ranks Miami (Fla.) at No. 24. The Sooners host Miami on Sept. 8. Texas A&M is ranked No. 23. OU hosts the Aggies Nov. 3. (Tulsa World)

Barry Switzer: Living the good life: ESPN.com

Vian’s Londell Taylor Laid back but lethal: Muskogee Phoenix

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Friday, May 25, 2007

(5/25) Ranking the Big XII Coaches

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Houston Chronicle ranks the job security of the Big 12 coaches:
• 12 -- Dennis Franchione, Texas A&M
• 11 -- Guy Morriss, Baylor
• 10 -- Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State Nobody can ever say the Cowboys are under-funded thanks to Boone Pickens.
• 9 -- Mark Mangino, Kansas
• 8 -- Mike Leach, Texas Tech
• 7 -- Dan Hawkins, Colorado
• 6 -- Gary Pinkel, Missouri
• 5 -- Ron Prince, Kansas State
• 4 -- Bill Callahan, Nebraska
• 3 -- Gene Chizik, Iowa State
• 2 -- Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Last season might have been his best coaching job.
• 1 -- Mack Brown, Texas That national championship guarantees a lifetime pass.
(Story and more at
Houston Chronicle)

Arlington to host Big 12 title games: Dallas Morning News

Checkout
OUFootball.Info videos updated OU videos and more.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2007

OU Spring College Football Ranking and SportsNation Poll

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

SI's Mandel Spring Top 25:
Sports Illustrated College Football writer, Stewart Mandel's spring college football power rankings.
1. USC
2. LSU
3. Florida
4. West Virginia University
5. Louisville
7. Texas
9. Oklahoma Redshirt freshman Sam Bradford appeared to separate himself from fellow contenders Joey Hazle and Keith Nichol in the QB race. OU is a veteran team, but several impressive youngsters emerged, including WR Adron Tennell, DB Dominique Franks and DT Gerald McCoy
13. Arkansas
18. Nebraska

Previous Spring Power Ranking of CBSSportsline.com's Dennis Dodd has Oklahoma ranked 10th, Texas 8th, Michigan 2nd and USC ranked #1.

ESPN.com SportsNation ask: Which NFL top prospect is likely to be a bust.
Calvin Johnson: 4%
Adrian Peterson: 12%
Brady Quinn: 40%
JaMarcus Russell: 34%
Joe Thomas: 10%

Nearly 6700 Votes

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Wednesday, January 10, 2007

(1/10) Oklahoma 2007 Odds, Early Ranking, and OU Articles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notesa

AJC's Early 2007 Top 25:
1. USC
2. West Virginia
3. Oklahoma:
The Sooners will likely lose junior tailback Adrian Peterson to the NFL, but Allen Patrick showed this past fall he'll be a fine fill-in. If Oklahoma can find an adequate quarterback to replace Paul Thompson -- Sam Bradford and Keith Nichol are the top contenders -- it should be in the national championship mix.
4. Ohio State
5. Florida

Notables
7. Texas
15. Nebraska
22. Texas A&M
25. Oklahoma State
Full
Atlanta Journal Constitution Top 25.

2007 National Title Odds:
USC: 5-2
Michigan: 13-2
Florida; 7-1
Texas: 10-1
West Virginia: 14-1
LSU: 15-1
Oklahoma: 17-1
More at
NewsOK.com
Odds Source: PinnacleSports.com

Former Oklahoma QB Thompson Trial delayed: A trial for former University of Oklahoma quarterback Charles Thompson on misdemeanor charges of public drunkenness and disturbing the peace was delayed Tuesday at the request of city prosecutors. (NewsOK.com)

Jacob Gutierrez: OU ambassador: The Oklahoman

Petersen says unbeaten Broncos at No. 5 is 'fair': Seattle Post

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Tuesday, January 09, 2007

(1/9) Box Early Enrollment, OU Final Ranking, A. Peterson, and Oklahoma Articles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Box enrolls early at OU: The Plainsmen standout will enroll in Norman on Jan. 16. In the final analysis, Austin Box simply couldn't wait. After going back and forth and back again, Enid's All-America senior linebacker has decided to enroll early at the University of Oklahoma and begin his college football career seven months early. "He felt like, 'I really want to play football,' " said Box's father, Craig. "He's always been that way. I think he figured, why wait?" Box, a scholar-athlete, has enough credits to be considered a high school graduate and is thus eligible to begin undergraduate studies when classes resume at OU on Jan. 16. In fact, Craig Box said, he already has 14 college hours from a concurrent enrollment program at Northern Oklahoma College. (
Tulsa World)

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. (Oklahoma FanHouse) Update: Hearing announcement is likely for Friday.

Sooners in the Final Polls:
AP Top 25
10. West Virginia 11-2 1,035
11. Oklahoma 11-3 933
12. Rutgers 11-2 884


USA Today Coaches Poll
10. West Virginia 11-2 1,012
11. Oklahoma 11-3 849
12. Rutgers 11-2 841


Ranking the Bowl games: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Projecting next season's Top 25: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Friday, December 08, 2006

(12/8) Stoops on Voting Florida #2, also Stoops Featured and OU Articles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Stoops lets Michigan know not playing Conference Championship hurts: Coach Bob Stoops on voting Florida number two in the Coaches poll over Michigan... From NewsOK.com

"It was simple for me," Stoops said. "I voted Florida two, Michigan three, for the reasons that I felt their strength of schedule -- which I have always believed should be a major factor -- I believe was more difficult. "And they played an extra game in the SEC Championship against another really good football team, on top of their schedule. I'd like to see everyone have to play a championship game. In the end, I thought the extra game is another proving ground and that along with their strength of schedule, I thought they deserved it."
Stoops featured on ABC 's Coach of the Year show: Stoops will be featured Saturday on the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Finalists Show, to be aired at 1 p.m. on ABC. Stoops is among 10 finalists who will be profiled. The other candidates: Mack Brown of Texas, Lloyd Carr of Michigan, Jeff Tedford of California, Jim Tressel of Ohio State, Tommy Tuberville of Auburn, Danny Hale of Bloomsburg, Bobby Petrino of Louisville, Greg Schiano of Rutgers and Mel Tjeerdsma of Northwest Missouri State. The winner will be featured on the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Presentation Show at 1 p.m Dec. 16. (NewsOK.com)

Broncos look to prove themselves against OU: the Oklahoman

Brooks: Hawkins savors Boise State's success: Rocky Mountain News

Boise State strikes blow for the little guys: USA Today

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Thursday, November 16, 2006

(11/16) AP Voter Removed After Oklahoma Vote, and Sooner Articles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

AP Pollster removed after mistaken Oklahoma vote: A voter for The Associated Press college football poll was removed from the poll board Wednesday because he mistakenly thought Oklahoma had lost to Texas Tech and voted the Sooners lower in this week's rankings. Jim Kleinpeter of The Times-Picayune of New Orleans said he tried to find the score of the Oklahoma game, but was unable to do so. AP sports editor Terry Taylor said: "We understand mistakes can happen, but we thought this one could have been prevented. The heart of the matter here is the credibility of the poll." (AP/ESPN.com)

Oklahoma defense near preseason expectations after slow start? The Sooners have improved dramatically, leading the Big 12 in scoring defense, pass defense and total defense. Nationally, OU ranks in the top 25 in each of those categories. "We were awful close early in the year to playing like we are now, to playing like we're expecting ourselves to," Bob Stoops said. "We would have some certain individuals in certain areas break down, that's not (Venables') fault. "As much as you would always like to take the blame, sometimes guys are in position. They need to be able to step up and do it. "I think Brent has worked with our guys in a great way the entire year. It's showed for many, many weeks now. We're playing like we thought all along we were capable of. Some thought we were blowing smoke, but we're decent." (NewsOK.com)

Sooner receivers getting back into form: Norman Transcript

Walker goes home as Sooners meet Baylor: The Oklahoman

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Wednesday, November 15, 2006

(11/15) Larry Birdine Quite This Weekend, Wilson on Madu, Oklahoma Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Birdine Quite: Fans have heard the last of outspoken senior defensive end Larry Birdine. Media who requested to interview him after practice Tuesday were told he was no longer allowed to speak to the press because of his comments last week pertaining to the Sooners;' 2005 loss at Texas Tech, about which Birdine said, "we got screwed." (Tulsa World)

Wilson on Mossis Madu redshirt: Offensive Cordinator Kevin Wilson on pulling Madu's redshirt... "We were talking about him as far back as the Middle Tennessee game," OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Tuesday. "'Should we get him in?' The main reason we held on some of those guys is the games got so short, we just didn't think we needed the substitution as much. We just said, 'Hey, let's hold it.' " (NewsOK.com)

AP Voter Error: Jim Kleinpeter, a writer at the New Orleans Times Picayune, admitted Tuesday he sent in his ballot Sunday morning thinking the Sooners had lost to Texas Tech on Saturday night. He had OU ranked 15th last week but dropped the Sooners to 24th this week despite their 34-24 win over Texas Tech. OU is 16th in the poll this week, five points behind Auburn, which Kleinpeter voted at No. 8 because he thought the Tigers had beaten Georgia when they lost 37-15. "I was in the press box after the LSU game that night and I remember . . . asking somebody, Did Oklahoma get beat? and somebody said 'Yes.' When I woke up the next morning, I rushed through my stuff and when I looked in the paper, I didn't see the score. It was still in my head that they lost. "It was an honest mistake. I'm going to correct it next week." (Tulsa World)

Thompson frustrated with slow climb in Polls: While upsets ruled the college landscape a week ago, the Sooners rose just one spot in both the AP and coaches polls. "That is frustrating," OU quarterback Paul Thompson said. "It's unfortunate that there are some teams ahead of us that I don't think should be. "Hopefully, in the end, if we take care of what we need to take care of, people will recognize that and put where we need to be." (NewsOK.com)

Lots to play for, but Sooners focusing on Baylor: Norman Transcript

Schedule does Sooners a favor: Norman Transcript


Sooners' hopes of winning the South have been revived: The Oklahoman

Sooners staying balanced: The Oklahoman

OU coaches, players and fans reminded of sport's harsh reality: Tulsa World

Florida once again has hand in Sooners' fate: Tulsa World

Baylor defense takes wrong turn: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

OU not backfiring with backups: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Tim Griffin: Thompson the anchor that's kept Sooners afloat: San Antonio Express

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Sunday, November 12, 2006

Sooners Climb Weekly Polls

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma ranked 16th in AP and USA Today Coaches Poll: The Oklahoma Sooners climbed 1 spot to #16 in the Associated Press college football poll released today. Despite losses by several teams ahead of OU, the Sooners managed to move up just 1 spot. The Sooners also moved up to #16 in the USA Today coaches poll. The Sooners defeated Texas Tech Saturday 34-24 in Norman to improve to 8-2 on the season. (AP/KOTV)

BCS Rankings - Full Ratings - PDF File
15. California .4391

16. Wake Forest .4362
17. Oklahoma .3868
18. Georgia Tech .3612

Weekly Polls, including AP, USA Today, Harris Poll and AP at Yahoo! Sports

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