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Sunday, April 27, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesReggie Smith selected 75th overall by SF. 49ers: The 49ers started off Sunday morning with their third-round selection of cornerback Reggie Smith out of Oklahoma. Unlike the 49ers first two picks who had large gatherings to celebrate their selections on Saturday, Smith received the news while still in bed. "I was in bed still," admitted Smith. "I just rolled out. I was just waiting. I didn’t know when I would get drafted. I had heard anything from second to third." (49ers.com)Smith a Real Sleeper: SF Gate
Related:
Washington Redskins Draft Malcolm Kelly
Atlanta Falcons Draft Lofton at 37th OverallLabels: Former Sooner, NFL Draft, Reggie Smith
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 10:34 AM |
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesAll times are unofficial.. these are preliminary numbers.Malcolm Kelly's 40:1) 4.77 2) 4.75Reggie Smith's 40:1) 4.67 2) 4.65
NFL.com reports...
Malcolm Kelly
40: 1) 4.75 2) 4.68
Vertical: 32 in.
Long Jump: 9'9
Short Shuttle: 4.24
Cone Drill: 7.0
Joe Jon Finely:
40: 1) 4.85 2) 4.86 Vertical: 311/2 in.
Long Jump: 9'9
Short Shuttle: 4.16
Cone Drill: 7.11
Reggie Smith
40: 1) 4.65 2) 4.61
Vertical: 39 1/2 in.
Long Jump: 10'9
Short Shuttle: 4.03
Cone Drill: 6.7
Marcus Walker
40: 1) 4.65 2) 4.62
Vertical: 37
Long Jump: 10'1
Short Shuttle: 4.10
Cone Drill: 6.9
UPDATED
Labels: Malcolm Kelly, Marcus Walker, Pro Day, Reggie Smith
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 12:25 PM |
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)
Related Post:
Kelly and Smith Work Out Numbers
Labels: Allen Patrick, Malcolm Kelly, NFL, Pro Day, Reggie Smith
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 8:31 AM |
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
OU's Wolfe and Walker run the 40; neither time in the top 10: OU cornerback Reggie Smith didn't run at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, likely due to the broken big toe that kept him out of the Fiesta Bowl. Smith will have a chance to show his speed in front of scouts during OU's pro day on March 11. Cornerback Marcus Walker and safety D.J. Wolfe, meanwhile, did run the 40-yard dash at the combine. Walker posted a 40-time of 4.59; Wolfe ran a 4.65. Neither time ranked in the top 10 for defensive backs. (The Oklahoman)
More: Sooners at the NFL Scouting Combine by the Numbers Labels: DJ Wolfe, Marcus Walker, NFL Combine, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 8:32 AM |
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSmith to forgo senior season: Oklahoma junior cornerback Reggie Smith has joined teammates Malcolm Kelly and Curtis Lofton in deciding to enter his name in the NFL Draft. OU head coach Bob Stoops confirmed that decision today. "Reggie was a good player for us and we wish him the best," Stoops said. Smith, who missed the Fiesta Bowl with a toe injury, started 13 games in 2007. He ranked No. 4 on the team with 78 tackles. He logged three interceptions and one fumble recovery, which he returned 61 yards for a touchdown against Miami. He was a first team All-Big 12 selection by the league coaches and the Associated Press. The Edmond, Okla., native played in 39 games at OU with 36 starts. He finished with 165 career tackles and eight interceptions. (SoonerSports PR) Teammates and underclassmen Curtis Lofton and Malcolm Kelly have already announced NFL Draft intentions. Labels: NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 6:36 PM |
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSooners arrive in Arizona: The Sooners arrived in Phoenix at approximately 6:14 p.m. Wednesday to a ceremony of about 100 boisterous Fiesta Bowl officials and family members along with members of the media. Also there to greet the Sooners was a six-piece mariachi band that also played for the arriving players from West Virginia and Oklahoma State earlier in the day. The OU buses were escorted to their hotel by a motorcade comprised of at least 11 police motorcycles. (The Oklahoman)Stoops confirms Holmes ineligible for Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops confirmed Wednesday night that junior defensive back Lendy Holmes of South Oak Cliff didn't make the trip and won’t play in the Fiesta Bowl against West Virginia on Jan. 2. Holmes' father, Lendy Holmes Sr., told The Dallas Morning News on Saturday that his son is academically ineligible and wouldn't play in the Fiesta Bowl. "He won't be here," Stoops said during the Sooners' arrival press conference at Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport. “I thought that was talked about a couple days ago." Stoops said redshirt freshman Dominique Franks or sophomore Brian Jackson of DeSoto would start at cornerback in place of Holmes. (Dallas Morning News)Reggie Smith to miss Fiesta Bowl: Cornerback Reggie Smith will not play because of broken toe suffered in the Big 12 championship game. Holmes, a junior safety this season, was expected to start at Smith's spot. Now, redshirt freshman Dominique Franks, who only has three tackles on the year, or sophomore Brian Jackson is expected to start. (Arizona Republic)Stopping West Virginia a lofty goal: Tulsa WorldOU's Holmes ineligible for Fiesta Bowl: The OklahomanIs Phoenix big enough for Sooners and Pokes?: The OklahomanArdmore became the perfect home for Jermaine Gresham: The OklahomanMountaineers face several distractions: The OklahomanFiesta Bowl analyst Haden liked life without the BCS: The OklahomanRoom to hope?: Norman TranscriptWest Virginia eyes return to glory in Fiesta Bowl: Arizona RepublicWest Virginia on a mission: Arizona RepublicInterim WVU coach worried about now: Charleston Daily MailStewart -- Oklahoma has no weaknesses: West Virginia Metro NewsLabels: Fiesta Bowl, Lendy Holmes, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 10:21 AM |
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesAllen Patrick fine after suffering cramps; remains starter: Running back Allen Patrick is fine and, despite DeMarco Murray's 128 yards and 65 yard score, won't lose his starting job, running backs coach Cale Gundy said. Patrick "just cramped. It was very humid down there. He's got the lowest body fat on the team, which is in the low 4s (4 percent), which is not normal, I don't think. So he doesn't have a whole lot to give up. He did against Miami. It was extremely hot and humid. Any time you have low body fat and it's extremely hot and humid, sometimes it can affect you." (Tulsa World)Reggie Smith named Big XII Defensive Player of the Week: For the second time this season, Oklahoma cornerback Reggie Smith has been named the Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Week. He received the honor for his play in the Sooners' 28-21 win over Texas last Saturday. Smith, a junior from Edmond, Oklahoma's Santa Fe High School, was credited with six tackles, two pass deflections and one interception, which he returned 33 yards. Two of Smith's key plays came at critical times in the fourth quarter. His interception came on the heels of OU's final and decisive touchdown. Then on the next Texas drive he batted away a long pass intended for UT's Limas Sweed while in single coverage. That play occurred inside the Sooner 10-yard line. Smith's play helped preserve the victory, which was Bob Stoops' sixth in nine meetings with Texas. (SoonerSports.com)Oklahoma at Iowa State tickets available: The University of Oklahoma Athletics Ticket Office is currently selling a limited number of tickets for the Sooners' football game at Iowa State on Oct. 20. Tickets are available online 24 hours a day, by calling the Athletics Ticket Office at 800-456-4668 or 405-325-2424 during regular business hours Monday-Friday between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or in person at the Athletics Ticket Office on the west side of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets for the game are $60 each and are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. (SoonerSports PR)Murray's performance brings out coach in Gundy: The Oklahoman OU getting ready for Mizzou's offense: The Oklahoman Tigers' tale: Norman TranscriptTigers on fire after big win: Tulsa WorldSooners have 'good background' in preparing for Missouri offense: Tulsa WorldTemple questionable vs. Oklahoma: Kansas City StarMU offensive coordinator has plenty of tricks up his sleeve: Kansas City StarMizzou turns attention to Sooners: St. Louis Post-DispatchNow everyone shares Pinkel's vision for MU: St. Louis Post-DispatchSooners' Bradford turns into an emerging force: USA TodayLabels: Allen Patrick, Award, DeMarco Murray, Iowa State, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith, Tickets
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 11:03 AM |
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Hate involved in Red River Rivalry? Asked about his OU-Texas experience this week, Longhorn quarterback Colt McCoy was quoted as saying: "I was just amazed at how much these teams hated each other." Asked to respond Tuesday, Stoops said: "We don't talk about hating anybody, and I don't think it does a whole lot for you. In the end, people talk about hating or being angry, that doesn't get you two minutes into the game. After that, you've got to play and you've got to know what you're doing, and you've got to have the focus and the ability to get it done." (Tulsa World)More Franks, less Smith on returns? Smith will continue to return punts, but Stoops might choose to rest him on occasion, replacing him with Dominique Franks. Stoops hinted that Smith's muffed punt could have been a result of his starting cornerback being tired late in a game where OU's defense had been on the field more than usual. "I've got to be smarter (about) how fatigued he is at times, how many snaps he's had," Stoops said of Smith. "Dominique Franks has done a great job with it. We need to probably spell (Smith) some for that reason."(NewsOK.com)Stoops: It's not just about Texas: Stoops said beating Texas is just a part of the whole picture. "In the end, we've beaten Texas before and not won the Big 12 championship, and I don't hear anybody congratulating us at the end of the year," Stoops said. "If you beat them and do nothing the rest of the year, that doesn't go around here. "That might go at some schools where everybody said, 'At least you did that and you're showing improvement,' or whatever, but that doesn't happen here. Winning a championship is what matters." (Dallas Morning News)Malcolm Kelly has point to make: SoonerSports.comSooners focused on Longhorns: SoonerSports.comSooners trying to find pass rush that vanished: The OklahomanQBs try to conquer presures of OU-Texas: The OklahomanThe best of OU-Texas: The OklahomanStoops' staggering setbacks: The OklahomanA crisis of confidence: Norman TranscriptSooners have a question to answer: Norman TranscriptBaker remembers his first time: Norman TranscriptOU defense aims to end ups and downs Saturday versus UT: Tulsa WorldWilson says black eye is his, not team's: Tulsa WorldUT's Foster familiar with game's spotlight: Dallas Morning NewsBig 12 South not just a two-team race: Dallas Morning NewsUT defense plays follow the leader: Dallas Morning NewsRed River Rivalry -- Where Are They Now?: Dallas Morning NewsKelly ready to make good on decision to go to OU: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramSophomore has weird links to Texas: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramTexas Notes: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramSweed, Kelly need to play tall, not small like last week: Austin American-StatesmanOU quarterback Bradford is coming along nicely: Austin American-StatesmanDesperation in air for OU, UT at Red River Rivalry: Houston ChronicleSooners QB shows leadership skills: San Antonio Express-NewsStoops not surprised by tale of UT-OU fight: San Antonio Express-NewsLabels: Bob Stoops, Dominique Franks, Oklahoma Sooners, OU-Texas, Reggie Smith, Texas
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 11:21 AM |
Monday, September 10, 2007
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSmith and Bradford grab Big 12 Player of the week honors: Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford and cornerback Reggie Smith both captured Big 12 Player of the Week honors for their work last Saturday in OU's 51-13 win over Miami. Bradford was the co-offensive player of the week in the conference, while Smith snared the same honor for defense. Bradford shared the offensive honor with Baylor quarteback Blake Szymanski, who had six TD passes against Rice. Bradford completed 19 of 25 passes for 205 yards in the Sooners' 51-13 win over Miami (Fla.). He has gone 40 of 48 for 568 yards with eight touchdowns and no interceptions through his first two games. Bradford's scoring strikes against the Hurricanes were from 23, 24, 6, 30, and 9 yards. Smith led an Oklahoma defensive effort that held Miami to 139 yards of offense. The Hurricanes were limited to 87 yards passing and 52 on the ground. (SoonerSports PR) Labels: Big XII, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith, Sam Bradford
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 11:52 PM |
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesR. Smith held out of scrimmage: [Bob] Stoops said [Reggie] Smith's day off was a preventive decision. "Reggie's got just a slight nagging deal in his leg. It isn't anything serious. We're just making sure this is the time to get it healed," Stoops said. "He could have gone today, but we're going to make sure it's healed and where it needs to be. I don't want it to bother him through the year." Patrick wore a medical boot on his right leg and was on crutches due to the ankle injury he suffered Wednesday. He's expected to be out at least another week. (Norman Transcript)Others held out: Fred Strong, Brody Eldridge, Kody Cooke, Jonte Bumpus, Eric Mensik. (NewsOK.com) Oklahoma-TCU rematch? A game is needed to finish off the 2008 and 2009 schedules, and TCU is thinking big -- as in Big 12, Big Ten and Big East -- in its search for opponents. Athletic department officials said the contract for a home-and-home series against Oklahoma, which would begin next season, is almost finalized. The Horned Frogs would travel to Norman, Okla., on Sept. 27, 2008, after opening with home games against Stephen F. Austin and Stanford. A game at SMU, originally scheduled for Sept. 27, is likely to be moved to Sept. 20. (Star-Telegram)Labels: Future Schedule, Injuries, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith, Scrimmage, TCU
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 12:05 AM |
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSmith and Harris on Thorpe watch list: Oklahoma cornerback Reggie Smith and safety Nic Harris are both on the preseason watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award. The list was derived through a point system based on preseason All-America teams listed in various football publications. The Thorpe Award, based in Oklahoma City, is presented annually to the nation's best college defensive back. It is named after Jim Thorpe, considered by many to be history's greatest all-around athlete. Oklahoma players have won the Thorpe Award three times. Rickey Dixon won it in 1987 before Roy Williams claimed it in 2001 and Derrick Strait in 2003. Harris, a junior from Alexandria, La., saw action in 13 games last season with eight starts. He accumulated 68 tackles to go with a team-high four interceptions. Smith, a junior from Edmond, Okla., spent last season at safety before moving to corner in the spring. In 2006, he was a first-tam All-Big 12 selection by the Associated Press after notching 40 tackles. He also interception three passes, which he returned for 94 yards and one touchdown. The watch list is narrowed to 10 semi-finalists the first Monday in November and then to three finalists the Monday before Thanksgiving. The winner is announced on ESPN's College Football Awards Show, nationally telecast on December 6. The official presentation of the award will be in Oklahoma City on February 12. (SoonerSports PR)Eldridge on Mackey watch list: Oklahoma's Brody Eldridge has been named to the preseason watch list for the Mackey Award, which is presented annually to the nation's top collegiate tight end. A total of 31 players are on the initial list for consideration for the award, which is presented by the Nassau (NY) County Sports Commission. An Oklahoma player has never won the award, although Trent Smith was one of three finalists in 2002. Eldridge, a sophomore from La Cygne, Kan., played in 14 games last season with seven starting assignments. Often referred to by Sooner coaches as one of the team's best blockers, Eldridge caught three passes for 18 yards. The Mackey Award will be presented in mid-December. It is named for former Colts great John Mackey. (SoonerSports PR)
Texas coach Brown sees a balanced Big 12: The OklahomanLabels: Brody Eldridge, Nic Harris, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith, Watch List
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 6:46 AM |
Friday, July 20, 2007
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes Media names R. Smith Big XII Preseason Defensive Player of the Year: Oklahoma junior cornerback Reggie Smith has been selected as the Big 12’s preseason defensive player of the year by a panel of media who cover the conference. The Big 12 released its preseason team Friday morning, and it included three players from OU and three players from Oklahoma State. Making the first team for the Sooners were Smith – at defensive back and at punt returner – junior offensive lineman Duke Robinson and senior kicker Garrett Hartley. (Tulsa World) Halzle has chance to lead Sooners this year: The Oklahoman Want an OU ticket? Try calling Tulsa: The OklahomanLabels: Big XII, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 12:22 PM |
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
University of Oklahoma reports violations, distributing banned supplements: Football players at Oklahoma were given two nutritional supplements banned by the NCAA before the school's compliance department detected the error and stopped the practice. According to documents obtained Tuesday through an open records request by The Associated Press, Oklahoma self-reported to the Big 12 Conference that it committed a secondary violation of NCAA bylaws last fall by providing "two nutritional supplements that contained impermissible substances." Oklahoma blamed one violation on a nutritional company inadvertently shipping a banned substance it identified as "an identical product bearing the same name" as a legal product that had been ordered by the university. In the second instance, Oklahoma reported the football program's strength and conditioning staff failed to review the ingredients of a new nutritional supplement. Both supplements were given to athletes before the mistakes were detected during a routine check by compliance staff. The remainder of the supplements were returned to the company that provided them. (AP/ESPN.com)
OU also reports improper contact: Oklahoma also reported that it committed a secondary violation when co-offensive coordinator Kevin Sumlin called a football prospect the same week coach Bob Stoops had telephoned him and another when three prospects were shown lockers with jerseys featuring the numbers they wore in high school. (AP/ESPN.com)
Sooners land two more Texas recruits: Bob Stoops and Oklahoma just keep getting commitments out of Texas. The Sooners landed two more recruits from the state -- both from the Dallas/Fort Worth area - getting oral commitments from Garland defensive tackle Casey Walker (6-2, 290) and South Garland safety Joseph Ibiloye (6-3, 195). Oral commitments are nonbinding. The first day a recruit in the class of 2008 can sign a national letter of intent is Feb. 6. Walker chose the Sooners over Wisconsin, Boise State, Colorado and Ole Miss. Ibiloye went with the Sooners over Miami, Fla., Southern Cal and Texas A&M. (Dallas Morning News)
Reggie Smith on Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list: Oklahoma cornerback Reggie Smith has been named to watch list for the 2007 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, awarded annually to the best defensive player in college football by the Football Writers Association of America. Smith is one of 49 players on the initial list. A junior, Smith was a first-team All-Big 12 selection by the Associated Press and a second-team pick by league coaches. (NewsOK.com)Labels: NCAA, Oklahoma Compliance, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting, Reggie Smith, University of Oklahoma
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 8:13 AM |
Monday, March 19, 2007
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
A good spring break to everyone!
Highly touted McCoy impressses during scrimmage: Gerald McCoy, the 2005 USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year at Oklahoma City Southeast, started Wednesday's scrimmage at defensive tackle. He made five tackles and was an occasional presence in the opposing offense's backfield. It was a sign of the growth the Sooners had in mind when they decided to redshirt McCoy last fall. "Gerald's doing really well," coach Bob Stoops said. "He's jumping the ball well and continues to make really good improvement. We're happy with him." (Tulsa World)
Bobby Jack Wright would like to alternate corners: [Reggie] Smith and Marcus Walker are slotted as the starters this spring, with Lendy Holmes and once-ostracized D.J. Wolfe in backup roles. Among them, only Smith has started fewer than 11 games at cornerback during his career. "Our plan will be now, during the course of a ballgame, will be able to alternate by every two or three series," said OU secondary coach Bobby Jack Wright. "Then you've always got fresh corners out there. And good corners. "It's not like there's nobody over there anymore." (NewsOK.com)
Quote of the week, Stoops on defense: "We need to improve," Stoops said. "But the potential is there to be really good." (Tulsa World)
OU's aim for Nichol -- Build confidence: The Oklahoman
OU Football Notebook: The Oklahoman
Strong safety a big question mark: The Oklahoman
The collected wisdom of Kevin Wilson: The Oklahoman
Back to work for OU football: Yahoo! Sports
3 QBs vie for Sooners starting job: Yahoo! Sports
Orange, Cotton bowls in similar straits: Dallas Morning NewsLabels: Defense, Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith, Spring Practice
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 11:11 AM |
Friday, December 22, 2006
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesPractice like game week: Stoops has his team practicing as if this were a game week, hoping to hone in the players' focus after two weeks of lighter workouts. "We had a very physical, good practice (Tuesday) in full pads, much like we have through the year on Tuesdays, working, of course, against Boise State's schemes," Stoops said. "I feel like we're making very good progress. "Our game plan is progressing. We just have to finish it up this week and polish it when we get out there." Today will be the Sooners' final workout before the players begin their holiday break. (NewsOK.com)Players get Fiesta Bowl treats: Sooners players received video iPods from the Fiesta Bowl along with clothing. The school is also allowed to provide a gift for reaching the game. Oklahoma chose to hand out 20-inch televisions to the players. "The best part of it is if you win it you get a ring," tight end Joe Jon Finley said. "That's really what we're trying for." (Star-Telegram)Reggie at WR in the Fiesta Bowl? The Sooners' early season experiment of occasionally playing sophomore defensive back Reggie Smith at wide receiver didn't last long. Smith got only a few snaps at receiver and none after the fourth game of the year. But could the experiment be reborn, possibly for the Fiesta Bowl? "We'll see," Smith said. "I've been talking to (receivers coach Kevin) Sumlin, trying to get me in there. We'll see what happens." (NewsOK.com)
Gresham's still learning -- but quickly: The Oklahoman
Sportscaster respects Boise: The Oklahoman
Adrian on...: The Oklahoman
Broncos look to win for little schools: The Oklahoman
Fiesta means part -- except for the bowl staff: Idaho StatesmanLabels: Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Reggie Smith
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 12:25 PM |
Friday, December 01, 2006
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Nebraska sees no difference in Sooners without Peterson: Nebraska linebacker Corey McKeon said he hasn't noticed a drop-off in OU's running game without Adrian Peterson. "It's Oklahoma, and you know they'll have good running backs," McKeon said. "Adrian Peterson casts a very large shadow... You could be the second-best running back in the nation and be playing behind Adrian Peterson." McKeon wasn't sure of Peterson's replacement's name, just the number. But he saw a similarity. "No. 23 (Allen Patrick), he looks just like Adrian running hard out there," McKeon said. "He's a downhill guy and he's going to be tough to play against." (NewsOK.com)
Michigan prep QB eyeing Oklahoma? Keith Nichol, the Lowell (Mich.) High School senior rated among the top five prep quarterbacks in the nation, visited OU Wednesday, even through he verbally committed to Michigan State over a year ago. "I am just going out there to reassure myself of my decision," Nichol told the Grand Rapids Press before leaving. "With all the stuff that has been going on, I want to make sure I am where I want to be." Nichol committed to John L. Smith, the Michigan State coach who was fired this season. The Spartans hired Cincinnati coach Mark Dantonio to replace Smith this week, and Nichol said he plans to visit Dantonio after his trip to OU. "He is a 17-year-old boy, and we want to make sure we are getting all the information before him that he needs," Gary Nichol, Keith's father, told the Press. "Once he has that information, he will be ready to make a decision." (Tulsa World)
Current Sooners met at Nebraska: Oklahoma defensive backs Nic Harris and Reggie Smith were friends before they became teammates. The sophomores met during the recruiting process. "First time I met Reggie, we were both on a visit to Nebraska," Harris said. "As a matter of fact, we were over at the safeties' house, (Josh and Daniel) Bullocks. We were just talking about recruiting. Exchanging stats. He was overwhelmed at mine. I was overwhelmed at his." Harris, from Alexandria, La., wishes he and Smith, from Edmond, could have teamed up sooner. (NewsOK.com)Pair of Sooners' receives Rivals.com honors: Left tackle Chris Messner and placekicker Garrett Hartley were named to the Rivals.com All-America teams. Messner, a senior from Frederick, was named third-team while Hartley, a junior from Southlake, Texas, was picked second-team. (Tulsa World)Callahan restores order in Lincoln: The OklahomanLonging for the good old days: The OklahomanA rivalry resumed?: The OklahomanBlackledge on OU-Nebraska: The OklahomanSooners' kick-starter settles in: The OklahomanRivalry has a history: Norman TranscriptBeware of underdog: Tulsa WorldTravel to game may be tough: Tulsa WorldWhat others say about the game: Tulsa WorldMemorable moments -- OU versus Nebraska: Tulsa WorldSooner-Husker rivalry not the same as it used to be: Tulsa WorldFreshman leads OU's young line: Tulsa WorldSooner defense makes strides: Lincoln Journal-StarHuskers golden in red zone: Lincoln Journal-StarHusker Football Notes: Lincoln Journal-StarSooner Football Notes: Lincoln Journal-StarSwitzer, Osborne are rivalry royalty: Dallas Morning NewsCornhuskers often Big Red in the red zone: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramDespite dark days, OU ran to daylight: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramDespite adversity, Oklahoma on verge of Big 12 title: SI.comSooners' experience should doom Huskers: San Antonio Express-NewsRetirement seems to suit Switzer fine: Kansas City StarOsborne cannot just fade into background: Kansas City StarLabels: Adrian Peterson, Keith Nichol, Nebraska, Nic Harris, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting, Reggie Smith
posted by Gilbert Sam, Jr. @ 2:49 PM |
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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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Williams replacing Braxton, practicing well: The Sooners suffered their own loss on Saturday, with right offensive tackle Branndon Braxton going out with a broken bone in his lower leg. Braxton underwent surgery Sunday and is lost for the season. True freshman Trent Williams, who replaced Braxton Saturday night, will take over at right tackle. Impressive in practice, Williams had been getting some meaningful minutes. "We think Trent's pretty good," said offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson. "He's played very well. We have a lot of confidence in Trent's ability. That's why we've been playing him." (NewsOK.com)
Smith back to practice: Head coach Bob Stoops said strong safety Reggie Smith practiced Monday after a bruised knee kept him out of practice last week and limited him to passing downs against Colorado. (Tulsa World)
Sooners will turn to freshman on line: Norman TranscriptDaniel is making a name for himself: The Oklahoman
Sittler's Big 12 Rankings: Tulsa World
The Conference Buzz: Tulsa World
Missouri's QB producing wins: Tulsa World
Sooners' first trip to Missouri since wild finish: Dallas Morning News
OU's Hartley continues strong season: Dallas Morning News
Little going right for Stoops, Oklahoma: Kansas City Star
Missouri must go on without Smith: Kansas City Star
Labels: Branndon Braxton, Reggie Smith, Trent Williams
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Monday, October 23, 2006
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
R. Smith expected back to practice: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops indicated Sunday that strong safety Reggie Smith is expected to return to practice this week in anticipation of the Sooners' game at Missouri this weekend. Smith was limited in practice last week due to a sore leg and knee, prompting OU to start Nic Harris at strong safety Saturday against Colorado. Smith played deep safety in the Sooners' five- and six-defensive back packages and was not credited with any tackles. He did collide with Colorado quarterback Bernard Jackson in the fourth quarter, and limped off the field as a result. (Tulsa World)No worries going on the road: Coach Bob Stoops said he's not worried about playing four of the next five games on the road. (Dallas Morning News)Oklahoma-Texas A&M to be televised: ABC has notified Big 12 Conference officials that it will televise the Oklahoma at Texas A&M football game on Nov. 4. What the network has not yet decided is what time the game will start. That decision will come Sunday when ABC will choose between 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. The network has selected two Big 12 games for the Nov. 4 date. The other is Missouri at Nebraska. Both games are certain to be televised. Only the starting times remain in question. This week, Oklahoma plays at Missouri. That game, also on ABC, will kickoff at 11 a.m. Brent Musburger, Bob Davie and Lisa Salters will have the call on the 51st consecutive OU game to be on television. (SoonerSports Release)First-teams back to facing each other: Sooners' first-team offense now matches up with their first-team D. Brent Venables says he doesn't recall exactly when he did it. But he knows without a doubt what happened when he did. At some point during the past month or so, Venables, coordinator of the Oklahoma defense, along with his defensive staff and head coach Bob Stoops, decided that some things needed fixing. The best way to begin repairs was to have the first-string defense increase its practice repetitions against the Sooners' first-string offense. It's called good-on-good. Every team does it some. OU always has. But this season, they needed to do it more. "There's no question it's made us better in the basics of the game," Venables said Sunday, a day after his defense tied up and dragged Colorado up and down Owen Field in a 24-3 triumph. (Tulsa World)OU's defense finally living up to preseason expectations: Norman Transcript
OU Football Notebook: The OklahomanSooners defense is finally thriving: The OklahomanQuestions and Answers: The OklahomanMissouri at a glance: The OklahomanOU Scouting Report: Tulsa WorldMissouri awaits big test: St. Louis Post-DispatchLabels: Reggie Smith, Television, Texas A M
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Sunday, October 22, 2006
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes Peterson coaches along Patrick: The man they call "All Day" became All Coach. "He kept coming up to me and telling me certain things I needed to do, things he saw that I couldn't see," starting tailback Allen Patrick said. "Like, I was trying to cut the ball inside and he said, 'Go outside, it's there, it's there.' So we started working towards that, going outside, and things started happening. He's a good guy and I appreciate the things he do for me." Patrick had 35 carries for 110 yards in Peterson's place. (NewsOK.com) Right Tackle Braxton Injury: Right tackle Branndon Braxton broke a bone in his leg with about six minutes remaining in the third quarter and had to be carted off the field. Coach Bob Stoops said Braxton was probably out for the rest of the season. Braxton was replaced by freshman Trent Williams, who has gotten a fair amount of playing time recently as a reserve. Braxton's injury is the second major one along the offensive line this season. Center Jon Cooper missed the Middle Tennessee game with an injured ankle. (Dallas Morning News) Brown sees some playing time: True freshman running back Chris Brown was brought out of redshirt Saturday night to help fill the void of Peterson. Kevin Wilson said Brown earned the playing time with a strong week of practice. "Some of the coaches will tell you (true freshman) Mossis Madu is playing as well as any freshman, but Chris Brown had the best week of practice," Wilson said. "We just had a little more confidence with him." Brown's first appearance came midway through the fourth quarter, though he didn't get a carry until the final two minutes. (NewsOK.com) Smith sees little playing time: Sophomore Reggie Smith saw his workload lightened because of a bruised knee suffered against Iowa State. Nic Harris started at safety and Smith came in as a deep safety in passing situations. That got Smith onto the field, but he was purposely kept far from the action. (Dallas Morning News) Lofton gets first start: Sophomore Curtis Lofton earned his first start at strongside linebacker. Defensive coordinator Brent Venables has been saying for weeks he wants to give Lofton more time. When strongside starter Demarrio Pleasant injured his finger recently, Lofton finally got his chance. (Tulsa World) Sooners Power Past Colorado: SoonerSports.com Gautt is Good: The Oklahoma Daily Sooners Ease Past Colorado: Oklahoma FanHouse OU defense comes up big against Colorado: Norman Transcript
Offense good enough, this time: Norman Transcript
Even without Peterson, Sooners stay on the ground: Norman Transcript
Defense continues string of solid play: Norman Transcript Smith sees limited action thanks to bruised knee: The Oklahoman
How the replacements fared: The Oklahoman
Game Balls -- Top performances: The Oklahoman Sooners' defense steps into spotlight: The Oklahoman
Sooners increase rush output with no A.D.: The Oklahoman Patrick produces in starting role: Tulsa World
OU's future -- Who knows?: Tulsa World
Sooner defense stuffs Buffs: Tulsa World
Sooners smother Buffaloes: Tulsa World
Steady understudy does job for Sooners: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
There's no 'O' in Buffs: Boulder Daily Camera
Jacksons shoulders blame for Colorado's woes: Boulder Daily Camera
First offense, then defense fails Buffs: Rocky Mountain News
Sooners still too strong for Buffs: Denver Post Labels: Adrian Peterson, Branndon Braxton, Chris Brown, Curtis Lofton, Reggie Smith
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Saturday, October 21, 2006
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes Honoring the past, Prentice Gautt: The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department has created a new endowed scholarship in the name of the late Prentice Gautt. OU President David L. Boren and Athletics Director Joe Castiglione made the announcement Saturday. Special recognition of Gautt, the first black football player at Oklahoma, his family and the 1956 squad occurred at halftime of the OU-Colorado football game here. The '56 team, the first at the university to include Gautt, won the school's third of seven national championships in football. "Prentice Gautt, through his personal integrity and moral courage, has left a lasting impact on the University of Oklahoma. His example will continue to inspire the University family for years to come." Castiglione agreed that Gautt's contributions are undying. "Prentice made it possible for us to celebrate diversity as a 'strength' of our program," Castiglione said. "He is our Jackie Robinson, if you will. He had uncompromising character, dignity, faith, and a certain elegance that was only overshadowed by his humility. It is critically important that we remind ourselves and future generations about his contributions to a quality of life we now enjoy." Gautt's jersey No. 38 was not issued this year as part of the 50th anniversary since his first season with the Sooners. OU players are wearing a No. 38 decal on their helmets and for Saturday's game, the 38-yardline at each end of the field was striped in crimson. The scholarship in Gautt's name will be presented for the first time prior to the 2007 football season. The recipient is yet to be determined. (SoonerSports.com) Don't be surprised by the Buffalo motion and movement: Don't bother trying to keep track of the Colorado offense at the line of scrimmage tonight. It will make you dizzy. "They do more moving, motioning, shifting in pre-snap than anybody we've played in eight years," OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables said. "Nobody's remotely close. They do it for obvious reasons, to create confusion and get you out of gaps, to get you thinking and to temper your aggressiveness. We'll really need to be sharp mentally as well as physically." Venables said all that movement has keyed Colorado tailback Hugh Charles' 119-yard effort against Texas Tech. (Tulsa World) Smith expected to play: Oklahoma strong safety Reggie Smith is expected to play today, although his playing time might be limited due to a bruised knee. Smith took a shot to his left knee during a punt return against Iowa State a week ago. He returned to play in that game but was held out of practice Monday and Tuesday, which he spent on crutches. (NewsOK.com) OU's Heisman winners pull for A.D.: The Oklahoman Sooners, Cowboys welcome alumni: The Oklahoman
Financial aid made OU dream a reality: The Oklahoman
Welcome to my world -- Jacob Gutierrez: The Oklahoman
OU to give halftime tribute to first black player, Gautt: The Oklahoman
OU-CU Storylines: The Oklahoman Sooners must pick up Peterson's slack: Norman Transcript
Will Madu play? You figure it out: Norman Transcript
Peterson can still win Heisman: Tulsa World
Injury crisis an opportunity for others: Tulsa World
OU says it's not AD (all done): Ft. Worth Star-Telegram Preview -- Colorado at Oklahoma: Dallas Morning News
Peterson's replacement a 'crusher': Rocky Mountain News Buffs must master new system while OU will miss Peterson: Rocky Mountain News Labels: Colorado Buffalo, Prentice Gautt, Reggie Smith
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Friday, October 20, 2006
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes No curse here: Stoops dismissed talk of any OU curse this week, despite a run of unfortunate events that includes the loss of quarterback Rhett Bomar, a controversial loss at Oregon and now Adrian Peterson's injury. "I like to say you play the hand you're dealt," Stoops said. "I like to play cards. And you don't fold or throw them in when you get one not as pretty as another." Such hard times have usually seen the Sooners respond under Stoops. "I think because we're capable of it," Stoops said. "I feel we're a lot stronger maybe than people give us credit for. Everybody likes to throw out the doom and gloom, to play on all the fans emotions, when in the end, it doesn't have to be that way. (NewsOK.com) R. Smith status questionable: Strong safety Reggie Smith, who injured his left knee on a punt return on Saturday against Iowa State, didn't practice Monday or Tuesday. OU sports information director Kenny Mossman said Smith did practice on Wednesday, as coach Bob Stoops anticipated he would. The Sooners go through a light practice on Thursdays. Smith spent the first two days of the week on crutches, resting what an MRI exam determined was a knee bruise. Smith's status is still unclear for Saturday's homecoming game against Colorado. If he is available to play, it's likely he would do so only on defense. (Tulsa World) OU, OSU analysis: The Oklahoman Sooners needing a hero again: The Oklahoman Buffs keep it low-key as they prepare to battle the Sooners: Denver Post Labels: Bob Stoops, Reggie Smith
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Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Gundy: "I felt we got beat": OU running backs coach Cale Gundy, who worked daily with Adrian Peterson and played a key role in recruiting him to Norman, said he struggled all Saturday night with his star's injury. "It was hard," Gundy said. "Saturday after the game, I went home with my family. I watched some games on TV, played a little football with my son. We just kind of hung out. It was just kind of a rough feeling. "Even in the middle of the night, I woke up a couple of times. And when I woke up Sunday morning, I felt like we got beat." (NewsOK.com)
Smith undergoes MRI: Strong safety / punt returner Reggie Smith missed practice Monday because of a sprained left knee sustained in Saturday's 34-9 victory over Iowa State. OU coach Bob Stoops said Smith had an MRI performed Monday and was on crutches as a precaution. "They've looked at it and think it should heal up here fairly soon," Stoops said. "We're looking to hopefully practice him on Wednesday." (Tulsa World)
No further discipline for Alexander in incident, expected to play: Stoops said Monday that he was comfortable enough with the explanation concerning Rufus Alexander's early morning arrest Sunday that no further discipline would be necessary. "From what we understand today, no," Stoops said, "other than internally we'll work with him in some ways." Norman police captain J.D. Younger told the paper he believed [James] Wheeler instigated the confrontation. (In part NewsOK.com)
Bad break for the Peterson's: After Peterson broke his collarbone diving into the end zone against Iowa State, possibly ending his college career, his family went ahead with postgame plans for a reunion; just a little get together to pick up everyone's spirits. But during the reunion, while shooting hoops at a nearby basketball court, Adrian's mother, Bonita Jackson, came down wrong and broke both bones in her lower leg. "It was a bad day," said Peterson's father, Nelson, who earlier in the day watched his son play football in person for the first time in more than eight years. "She went in for a layup and I think she stepped on somebody's foot. Broke it in two places. I was like, 'Man, son's collarbone is broke, his mother broke her leg in two places. I guess it's time for Daddy to sit down, take it easy, watch football and make sure nothing else happens.' " Jackson, reached by telephone at her home in Purcell, said she's on pain medication and will be at home for a while. (Tulsa World)
Sooners have two Texas recruits coming to visit: Tatum (Texas) teammates Lennon Creer and Darnius Moore are heading to Norman, Okla., this weekend for official visits with the Oklahoma Sooners. Creer, a four-star running back, has already piled up more than 1,000 yards on the ground and 13 touchdowns this season. Moore is a receiver prospect who's also being looked at as a possible corner by some schools. The two players, though looking at several different schools, are excited to take their visit together this weekend. Moore even knows quite a few current players on the Sooners' roster. "I know Malcolm Kelly, Manuel Johnson, and Adrian Peterson," Moore said. "I played against Manuel and then had track meets with Adrian when he was at Palestine." Oklahoma is a school in the top three for Creer --along with Tennessee and Texas. The closeness to home is a big reason he's interested in visiting officially, but not the only reason. "Also, it's a lot of tradition -- and they win every year," Creer said about the Sooners. "They might have an off year, but they come back and do it again the next." (USA Today)
Stoops Addresses Post AD-Era What's Next?: Oklahoma FanhouseThey're counting on Reggie: Norman Transcript
Patrick, Gutierrez say they're ready: Norman TranscriptPeterson's broken collarbone could be blessing to pro teams: The Oklahoman
Patrick ready for nickname: The Oklahoman
Alexander will play Saturday: Tulsa World
Buffs no doormat for OU: Tulsa World
Bad breaks follow A.D.: Tulsa World
Sooners plug new RBs into offensive forumula: Tulsa World
Peterson is coping with effects of injury: Dallas Morning NewsOU backups will have to step it up: Dallas Morning News
Hawkins expects no Sooners slide: Denver Post
Stoops thinks Sooners can close strong: Denver Post Tale of Oklahoma's season so far is one of great adversity: Rocky Mountain News
Big 12 coaches bid a probable farewell to Oklahoma's Peterson: Rocky Mountain NewsLabels: Cale Gundy, Injury, Petersons, Recruiting, Reggie Smith, Rufus Alexander
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Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Both Adrian and Nelson excited about Saturday: His is the face of a 43-year-old grandfather, a man who once had designs on the NBA, a man who made millions instead dealing crack cocaine, a man who served almost eight years in federal prison. His is the face of Nelson Peterson, and on Saturday -- when 23rd-ranked Oklahoma kicks off at 11:30 a.m. against Iowa State -- for the first time in a long time, that face will be in the stands to watch his son play a football game. "It's very exciting. Been waiting on this moment for eight years," he said. "I finally get an opportunity to see Adrian play in person." "My dad's an emotional guy," Adrian Peterson said. "I feel like I'm the same way. I'm tough, don't get me wrong. But I'm human, too. When different stuff hurts, when you're emotional, it's good to let it out. You don't want to hold stuff like that in." (In part Tulsa World)
M. Johnson sees playing time: Receiver Manuel Johnson suffered a right knee injury in early August and just couldn't get past the nagging pain. The sophomore from Gilmer, Texas, finally felt healthy against Texas, and it showed in his production. Johnson had four catches for 55 yards. He had four catches combined in the three previous games. "It was just a coincidence that I felt good for that game," Johnson said. "When they called my number, I just made the plays." (Dallas Morning News)Smith's infection kept him off the field on offense: Strong safety Reggie Smith was kept from making his usual cameo appearance at wide receiver Saturday. But that doesn't mean he's done for the year. "(The emergence of wideout Manuel Johnson) really didn't have anything to do with it; he just didn't practice much," receivers coach Kevin Sumlin said, referring to the infection on Smith's lower leg which hampered him last week. (Tulsa World)
OU defense missing 'the really big play': The Oklahoman
OU Notebook: The Oklahoman
Sooners know they've fallen short: Norman Transcript
These guys could really play: Norman Transcript
Plenty to play for: Norman Transcript
Stoops must begin nickname defense: Tulsa World
Oklahoma Football Notes: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Sooners' star has motivation: Des Moines Register
Sooners in the Pros -- Week Five: SoonerSports.com Labels: Manuel Johnson, Petersons, Reggie Smith
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Thursday, October 05, 2006
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesAD Joe Castiglione plans to keep game at Cotton Bowl and same time: The future of the Red River Rivalry in Dallas might be a topic of considerable debate. Any thought of moving the kickoff to night, however, apparently isn't up for discussion. ABC pushed to move this year's game to its prime-time slot, only to find both schools opposed. "Quite candidly, I don't see a day when we'll agree to play this game at night," Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione said. "There are just too many characteristics that are important to the fans. And too many issues for us to address to have that game at night. "I believe the fans like it just where it is. And they have been a big part of making this game what it is. ... We feel like it's placed just perfectly -- 2:30 in the afternoon." (NewsOK.com)Friendly wager between Oklahoma-Texas Governors: As per tradition, the governors of Texas and Oklahoma have made a friendly wager on the game. The governor whose team is on the losing end will donate a basket of goods made in his state to a charity selected by the winning governor. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who was a yell leader at Texas A&M, issued this statement: "I have no doubt that Coach (Mack) Brown and the Longhorns will make it two in a row over the Sooners this Saturday in Dallas. Fortunately, OU's trip across the Red River won't be for nothing. They can get a look at the Longhorns' national championship trophy while they are in Texas." Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry made this prediction: "I have unwavering confidence that Coach Stoops and our Sooners will make Saturday a triumphant one for the crimson and cream." (Austin American-Statesman) R. Smith back to practice: OU sophomore Reggie Smith returned to practice Wednesday. The starting strong safety missed two days of practice when a cut on his leg became infected. The cut was a turf burn suffered Sept. 16 at Oregon. The injury is not expected to affect Smith’s availability Saturday against Texas. (NewsOK.com) All Day, All-Access: Week Five: SoonerSports.comRivalry Week: AOL SportsRed River Matchup: OU Defensive Line vs. UT Offensive Line: AOL SportsRed River Matchup: OU Special Teams vs. UT Special Teams: AOL SportsRed River Matchup: OU QB/WR/TE Vs. UT Secondary: AOL SportsRed River Matchup: OU Offensive Line vs. UT Defensive Line: AOL SportsRed River Matchup: OU Running Back Vs. UT Linebackers: AOL SportsNeighbors deatail their loyalty on lawns: The Oklahoman
Harris' game hasn't changed in the NFL: The Oklahoman
Roadwork rare on route to Cotton Bowl: The Oklahoman Wolfe gets a second chance: The Oklahoman
Longhorns scouting report: The Oklahoman
All eyes will be on Peterson in Dallas Saturday: Norman Transcript
Sooner defenders confident going into Dallas: Norman Transcript
Granger is focal point of OU line: Tulsa World
Know the foe -- Texas Longhorns: Tulsa World
Questions with Rufus Alexander: Tulsa World
A recap of the last six OU-Texas games: Tulsa World
OU Notebook: Tulsa World
McCoy hoping to make splash against Sooners: Austin American-Statesman
OU-Texas tickets keep rising: Austin American-Statesman
Some QBs judged by this one: Dallas Morning News
Thursday's OU-UT Notebook: Dallas Morning News
Horns' win last season has lasting effect: Dallas Morning News
OU RB's dad wants to leave past behind: Dallas Morning News
'Horns see revenge for OU's streak: Ft. Worth Star Telegram
McCoy impresses Sooners coaches: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Red River Rivalry Key Matchup: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
OU's Thompson shines in boomerang QB role: San Antonio Express-News
UT linebacker wishes ex-OU star was playing: San Antonio Express-News
After AD, should be Texas' turn: San Antonio Express-News
Horns' McCoy wiser since Buckeye bashing: San Antonio Express-News
The question mark is gone: Daily Texan Labels: Cotton Bowl, Joe Castiglione, OU-Texas, Reggie Smith
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