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Rufus Alexander signs with Minnesota: The Minnesota Vikings have signed 6th-round pick (#176 overall) LB Rufus Alexander. He becomes the 3rd of the Vikings' 8 selections from the 2007 NFL Draft to sign, joining 7th-round selections QB Tyler Thigpen and WR Chandler Williams. Alexander was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year as a senior at Oklahoma in 2006 and was a 2-time All-Big 12 selection. He was a teammate of 1st-round selection RB Adrian Peterson with the Sooners. (Vikings.com) Details are not available at post time. Former Oklahoma running back and first round selection, Adrian Peterson remains unsigned with Minnesota.
For OU AD, Big 12 chief's suit could be a perfect fit: Muskogee PhoenixLabels: Former Sooner, NFL, Rufus Alexander
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Stoops defends his decision to play Peterson: Oklahoma's football coach shot back at critics who questioned his decision to play Adrian Peterson in the Fiesta Bowl, and a national newspaper that Stoops feels has misrepresented the facts about Rufus Alexander. The Minnesota Vikings selected both OU players in last weekend's NFL draft. But not before they were scrutinized by the media. Four days before Peterson was the seventh overall selection, SI.com reported that the former Sooner running back had reinjured his right collarbone in OU's loss to Boise State last January. That news brought questions about if Stoops should have held Peterson out of the Jan. 1 bowl game. "He was ready to play, according to the doctors and everybody else," Stoops said. "And he wanted to play." Stoops said he didn't learn until weeks later that Peterson had been hurt in the Fiesta Bowl. On the second day of the draft, Minnesota selected Alexander in the sixth round with the 176th overall pick. The OU linebacker had been projected as a second- or third-round selection by some NFL draft rating services. Stoops said there could be a variety of reasons why Alexander's stocked dropped. But he said Alexander's slide had nothing to do with questions about his character. In a second story about off-the-field issues hurting some players in the draft, a national newspaper reported Tuesday that a study of its list of those "100 prospects who drew scrutiny because of conduct issues indicates a couple (Rufus Alexander and Tarrell Brown) slipped significantly." (In parts and more at Tulsa World)
Discount for AD? Nelson Peterson, father of Vikings first-round draft pick Adrian Peterson, sells BMWs for an auto dealership in Oklahoma City. "I might give Adrian the 8 percent discount if he wants to buy one," Nelson said. Adrian can expect signing bonuses totaling nearly $15 million. (Pioneer Press)
No worries here: Vikings top draft pick running back Adrian Peterson, asked whether his tender collarbone affects him psychologically: "There's no worries in my head.". (Pioneer Press)
Peterson addresses NFL dreams (Video): The Oklahoman
Peterson has a high-profile fan club: Pioneer PressLabels: Adrian Peterson, Bob Stoops, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Rufus Alexander
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesC.J. Ah You Selected in the Final round by Buffalo; Interesting note: Oklahoma defensive end C.J. Ah You was taken with Buffalo's final pick. Levy actually coached Ah You's uncle Junior Ah You who was an accomplished defensive end in the CFL in the mid-1970's. (BuffaloBills.com)WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT AH YOU:
Bills GM Marv Levy on Ah You's character: "We've examined things extremely carefully with six or eight different people regarding his character and we found nothing that would lead us in that direction. What we got from Oklahoma was all very positive." (BuffaloBills.com)Bob Stoops on the Bills selecting C.J. Ah You: "Just like we were for Adrian and Rufus we're proud and happy for C.J., and his family," said OU head coach Bob Stoops. "His family got close to our entire program and we were able to develop a special relationship with them in a short period of time. "C.J., was a big, physical presence for us off the edge. He was able to get a lot of pressure on opposing quarterbacks and he was able to do so without losing his containment responsibilities. He was a smart player that was able to overwhelm a lot of offensive tackles with his strength. He has a good build from head to toe and is able to generate a lot of drive." (SoonerSports.com)Bob Stoops reaction to Vikings selecting Rufus Alexander: Bob Stoops telling SoonerSports.com... OU head coach said he thought the fact that Peterson and Alexander had gone to the same franchise might make for a smoother transition. "We're real happy for Rufus and his family, and it's great that he and Adrian are going to the same team," he said. "I would think that would make things more comfortable for both of them." Stoops said he liked Alexander's sudden play. "Rufus made a lot of plays for us," Stoops stated. "He is a sure tackler with very good closing speed. He got to a lot of ball carriers here and I don't remember very many of them getting away. "I also just enjoyed being around him. He grew a lot as a player and a man over the course of his time here and I think that's very gratifying for him and for our coaches. He became a leader that we depended on." (SoonerSports PR)Labels: Ah You, Bob Stoops, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Rufus Alexander
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Switzer says Cowboys owner Jones will look in NFL: The name of Bob Stoops kept tumbling off the tongues of NFL analysts Monday, all speculating on the list of potential candidates to become the next coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Not so fast says Barry Switzer, offering his insight into a Cowboys job he once held and an owner he knows well in Jerry Jones. Switzer said his sources in Dallas doubted Jones would turn to the college ranks to replace Bill Parcells. "Based on conversations I had with people who are nsiders, they told me that Jerry didn't want to go that route," Switzer said Monday. "Because of where they are, the time of the year with the draft and the learning curve of the salary cap. "I would be totally surprised if he went the college route. Totally, totally. And I've been told he wasn't going to go that route. I talked to somebody that knows, thinks they know." Stoops was mum on any interest in the Cowboys job. (NewsOK.com)Swtizer says Oklahoma is the better job: Barry Switzer has some advice for Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops -- stay right where you are. Several media outlets listed Stoops as a candidate for the Dallas job shortly after Cowboys' coach Bill Parcells announced Monday morning that he was retiring. "Bob Stoops has a better job right now," Switzer said Monday night in a telephone interview. "The OU job is better than the Dallas Cowboys." (Tulsa World)Alexander joins the Senior Bowl in Mobile: OU linebacker Rufus Alexander joined top seniors from across the country on Sunday in Mobile, Ala. Alexander was invited to display his talents for the NFL scouts during this week's practices leading up to the 2007 Senior Bowl. The event annually features the country's best senior collegiate football players and top NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South that are coached by the entire coaching staffs of two National Football League teams. The staff of the San Francisco 49ers will coach the South with the staff of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers directing the North squad. Alexander helped Oklahoma earn its 40th conference title with a Big 12 championship and an 11-3 overall record in 2006. He was named OU's 142nd All-American in December. The 2007 Under Armour Senior Bowl will be played at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The NFL Network is broadcasting practices from Mobile during the week and will show the game on Saturday. (SoonerSports.com)Labels: Barry Switzer, Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, Rufus Alexander, Senior Bowl
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesPeterson shows no rust: OU running back Adrian Peterson has gotten most of the workload in practice to make sure he's not rusty next Monday, offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said. Still, Wilson said Peterson, Allen Patrick and Chris Brown will all see action. "I've knocked all the rust off and [am] back to 100 percent," Peterson said. (Dallas Morning News)Wilson unsure on how good Boise State is: Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Thursday he's still trying to figure out how good Boise State is.He has watched BSU opponents San Jose State, Utah and Hawaii play in bowl games -- TiVo remote in hand -- to get a gauge."You're playing a team that looks awfully good who in some ways you know little about," Wilson said, "and you're trying to get a feel for that." (Idaho Statesman)Sumlin Interviewed at La. Tech? OU receivers coach Kevin Sumlin said he met with representatives of Louisiana Tech about their head coaching vacancy, but the talks never got serious. Reports in Miami also linked Sumlin to the offensive coordinator position under new Hurricanes coach Randy Shannon. Sumlin said it was all media speculation, though, and that he has not spoken with anyone at Miami. (Dallas Morning News)OU's and BSU's Alexanders related: Boise State safety Gerald Alexander hasn't been able to catch up with Oklahoma linebacker Rufus Alexander, a distant relative. The two are planning to get together at some point during bowl week.Gerald learned during the Christmas break that his great grandfather and Rufus' great-grandfather are cousins."My family is coming. I don't know how much of his Oklahoma family is coming, but we're all family and I'm sure we'll meet together," Gerald said. (Idaho Statesman)A. Peterson to make decision after Fiesta Bowl: With speculation running wild, Adrian Peterson remains coy about his future. The junior running back is 151 yards away from breaking Billy Sims' Oklahoma career rushing record of 4,118 yards. Peterson is expected to be an early first-round pick if he jumps to the NFL next year. "It's a big decision, but I'm waiting until after the game to finalize that," Peterson said. (Eastern Valley Tribune)Fiesta Bowl practice visitors: Practice visitors included former OU head coach Chuck Fairbanks, who resides in the Phoenix area. He watched much of the practice along side Oklahoma athletics director Joe Castiglione. (Oklahoma Practice Notes)Home Team: The Sooners are the home team and will wear their crimson-colored jerseys. ( Dallas Morning News)Top 5 Oklahoma Sooners Storylines of 2006: Oklahoma FanHouse OU Fiesta Bowl Offensive Quotes: SoonerSports.comMr. Popular: Norman TranscriptRooting for Boise, roots in Oklahoma: Norman TranscriptSooners aide studies Broncos' foes: Arizona RepublicOU Player Spotlight on Reggie Smith, defensive back: Idaho Statesman
Boise State won't catch Sooners snoozing: Idaho StatesmanOklahoma's pass defense: Idaho Statesman Labels: Adrian Peterson, Boise State, Fiesta Bowl, Kevin Sumlin, Kevin Wilson, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Rufus Alexander
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOklahoma's Thompson would like a playoff system: Oklahoma is playing for a Fiesta Bowl championship next month. It could, however, contend for a national championship were there a playoff in place. "I guess I can be a spokesman for a playoff system since I'm on my way out of here," OU quarterback Paul Thompson said Wednesday. "I think playing it on the field is the only way. There's going to be speculation year in and year out as to who the top team is. With the system right now it's pretty much impossible to declare the top two teams." (Tulsa World)Peterson likely to start in Fiesta Bowl: Despite missing Oklahoma's last seven games with a collarbone injury, running back Adrian Peterson likely will start against No. 9 Boise State in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, coach Bob Stoops said Wednesday. "We're not there yet," Stoops said. "We'll see how he progresses through this time, but in all likelihood, yes." (Dallas Morning News)Peterson back to practice: The junior tailback resumed practicing with the Sooners on Friday but hasn't spoken with reporters yet - so the Sooners spoke about him. "He's getting more and more snaps in there,'' Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. "The players are excited to see him back in there. He's always been a great and strong team guy. The players have always appreciated how he's worked and he'll get more and more snaps leading up to it. It can only be positive.'' (More at SoonerSports.com/AP)OU's Thompson and Alexander completes full BCS circle: Thompson and linebacker Rufus Alexander will be among a rare handful of fifth-year players who in their careers their teams have played in all of the BCS bowls -- Rose (2003), Sugar ('04), Orange ('05) and the upcoming Fiesta. "Not too many people can say that," Alexander said. "Our class is the first [at OU] that can. It's a great feeling." "It's a good feat for our senior class," Thompson said. "But we definitely want to get the win. That's the main thing. We've lost the last two of three [bowls], so we definitely want the win." (Star-Telegram)Sooners want Peterson to break record: KWTV Video via NewsOK.comOU football notebook: The OklahomanA no-win situation?: Norman TranscriptAh You has quickly become an OU stalwart: The OklahomanExpected to play, Peterson back at practice: Tulsa WorldOklahoma RB eager to return: Idaho StatesmanSooners all sing the same song about BSU: Idaho StatesmanOU players on Fiesta Bowl matchup: SoonerSports.com
Labels: Adrian Peterson, Paul Thompson, Rufus Alexander
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesAlexander named First Team All-American: Wednesday, a day after being named Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Alexander was named first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association. He's the 142nd All-American in OU's history. With early issues at cornerback and defensive tackle, the Sooners didn't blitz as much defensively this season, so Alexander didn't have as many game-changing plays as he did in his previous two seasons. But he still led the team with 95 tackles going into Saturday's Big 12 championship game against Nebraska, and posted a team-high 10.5 tackles for loss. He also had a hand in six turnovers and had two quarterback sacks. "Usually, these awards go to teams that have won a lot of games," OU coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday. "We're No. 1 or No. 2 (in the Big 12) in almost all defensive categories, so I'm sure that Rufus, one of our better players, I think he reaps the rewards from the sum of everybody." (Tulsa World)Its Cotton or Fiesta for Sooners: It's the Fiesta or Cotton Bowl for Oklahoma depending on the outcome of Saturday's title game. The Big 12 Conference announced two bowl matchups on Wednesday. The AT&T Cotton Bowl indicated its desire to host one of the Conference’s divisional champions and will select the runner-up of Saturday’s Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship game to face an SEC opponent on January 1. The Pacific Life Holiday Bowl will match Texas A&M against the University of California on December 28. The winner of the Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship game automatically qualifies for the Bowl Championship Series, and will appear in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on January 1. (SoonerSports.com)Cooper's Nebraska history: Sooner center Jon Cooper's dad, Tom Cooper, played at Missouri from 1972-75, experiencing his own rivalry with Nebraska. Growing up in Colorado, where CU is a latter-day rival of the Big Red, imposed a double dose of dislike for all things Husker on the OU sophomore. "I've kind of grown up hating Nebraska my fair share," Cooper said. "It's a pretty big deal for me." For Cooper, this week is somewhat like OU-Texas for his teammates. "A little bit, yeah," Cooper said. "My dad hated them, so he passed that on to me. And everybody from CU hated them, so I was surrounded, because nobody liked them in Colorado, certainly not in my house." "I definitely respect them, because they've won championships. Oklahoma's won championships. When I was recruited, my dad made sure to tell me how much of a good rivalry this is, especially back when they played every year." (NewsOK.com)Stoops indifferent on Big XII title site: The forecast for Kansas City on Saturday night calls for below-freezing temperatures, making weather a factor. That could be avoided if the game were played in a domed stadium or warmer climate. "I'm kind of mixed on that," Stoops said. "You see pro teams out there in the middle of that weather all the time. It's part of the game you've got to manage. "Some of these (alternative championship venues) aren't really Big 12 towns, aren't maybe as exciting, so the atmosphere isn't going to be as great. I think the venue up there has been incredibly exciting." (Tulsa World)Alexander named Big 12's top defender: Norman TranscriptSooners' bowl choices down to two: Norman TranscriptLatimer recalls Cornhuskers' big rivalry — with Colorado: The OklahomanIt's BCS or Cotton for Sooners: The OklahomanTaylor story is familiar: The OklahomanReggie-go-round: Tulsa WorldBlake connects to recruits: Tulsa WorldMemorable moments -- OU vs. Nebraska: Tulsa WorldMemorable moments -- OU versus Nebraska: Tulsa WorldSooners' bowl options limited: Tulsa WorldWeather is a factor in title game: Tulsa WorldSooners QB now has believers: Dallas Morning NewsCotton Bowl will host Big 12 runner up: Dallas Morning NewsHuskers golden in red zone: Lincoln Journal-StarBreaking down the Sooners: Lincoln Journal-StarElmassian says Oklahoma offense 'tenacious': Lincoln Journal-StarHuskers QB points to younger sisiter to keep him grounded: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramBig 12 on hold by Gator: Ft. Worth Star-TelegramCoach has Huskers back on top: Kansas City StarSooners have few weaknesses: Columbus TelegramSooners' Patrick, Brown show there's not reason for Peterson to rush return: San Antonio Express-NewsTitle game revives Sooners-Huskers rivalry: Yahoo! SportsFan primer for Big 12 Championship: SoonerSports.comLabels: All-American, Award, Bob Stoops, Cotton Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Jon Cooper, Rufus Alexander
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes Sooners' grab Big XII honors, Stoops Coach of the Year, Rufus Defense Player of the Year: Sooner coach Bob Stoops was named the Big 12 Conference’s coach of the year by both the conference’s coaches and the Associated Press. Linebacker Rufus Alexander was named the Big 12’s defensive player of the year by the coaches. Running back Adrian Peterson, offensive tackle Chris Messner and defensive ends C.J. Ah You and Larry Birdine were also first-team selections by the coaches. (The Associated Press team has yet to be released). The second-team and honorable mention selections were also loaded with Sooners. Wide receiver Malcolm Kelly, kicker Garrett Hartley and defensive backs Marcus Walker, Nic Harris and Reggie Smith were second-team selections. OU’s honorable mention selections included Steven Coleman (defensive tackle), Brody Eldridge (fullback), Joe Jon Finley (tight end), Lendy Holmes (defensive back), Zach Latimer (LB), Allen Patrick (running back), Duke Robinson (offensive line), Reggie Smith (return specialist), Paul Thompson (quarterback), Brandon Walker (offensive line) and Darien Williams (defensive back). It is the third time Stoops has received the award and the sixth time a Sooner has won offensive or defensive player of the year recognition. (Norman Transcript) Team Awards: Bob Stoops said he appreciated being selected Tuesday as the Big 12 Coach of the Year by his peers, who also named Sooners linebacker Rufus Alexander as Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. "To me, those are team awards. I'll make it a point that our players understand that the only reason we got those is because of how hard the team has worked," Stoops said. "And I know Rufus feels the same way." (Star-Telegram) Peterson likely for Bowl Game: Bob Stoops erased any uncertainty about Adrian Peterson's availability for the Big 12 Championship Game, saying Tuesday that the star running back will not play Saturday against Nebraska but is "very likely" to play in the bowl game. Peterson has been out since breaking his collarbone on Oct. 14 against Iowa State. Stoops had said Monday that it was "unlikely" Peterson would play, but he gave a more definitive answer Tuesday at his weekly media luncheon. "He's close," Stoops said. "He could be cleared to play. "There's enough healing that, yes, he could possibly play, but there's still a chance if he fell on it wrong, took a severe hit — I don't know if they're ever totally sure will it hold up at this point. "We're not going to take that chance." Though Peterson is regarded as possibly the best running back in college football, the Sooners haven't been lacking in run production since his injury. (NewsOK.com) Coach Stoops staying put, he says: "I'm not interested in any jobs," he said. That hasn't kept writers in Alabama from throwing Stoops' name into the pool of candidates to replace recently fired Mike Shula. Or an Orlando columnist from urging Miami to pursue Stoops as the Hurricanes' next coach. Or other media from suggesting that Stoops would be interested in whatever NFL jobs open in the coming weeks. "That's amazing," Stoops said. "Every coach, they find out through all of you guys (the media) they're a candidate. No one ever knows. Whoever has a winning record, oh, he's a candidate. It's silly the way it all works." (Tulsa World) Weather in the forecast for the Sooners: With forecasts calling for temperatures in the 20s Saturday in Kansas City, Mo., Bob Stoops faces the task of preparing his team to play in such weather. "We could ride up to Minnesota and have some practices I guess," Stoops said Tuesday. "(The weather is) not gonna matter. I think, more than anything, wind matters in games more than cold does." The wind is not expected to be blowing significantly Saturday. Thompson said he has never played in a game where the temperature was below 20. "If it's 17 degrees, I'm in bed somewhere," he said. (NewsOK.com) Williams to return after injury: Stoops said free safety Darien Williams will return Saturday night after missing the OSU game with a knee injury. That will allow Nic Harris to move back to his nickel safety / linebacker position. (Tulsa World) Venables Broyles Award Finalist: Oklahoma associate head coach Brent Venables has been named as one of five finalists for the 11th Frank Broyles Award. The honor is presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football. Venables, who also is defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Sooners, is in his eighth season at OU. The other finalists are Ohio State passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Joe Daniels; Virginia Tech defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Bud Foster; Arkansas defensive coordinator Reggie Herring and Louisville offensive coordinator Paul Petrino. The winner of the 2006 Broyles Award will be announced Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Little Rock, Ark., at a banquet presented by The Rotary Club of Little Rock. (SoonerSports PR) 'No excuses' works for Sooners: The Oklahoman OU has done just fine without its starting RB: The Oklahoman Alexander takes pride in defensive performance: The Oklahoman Peterson out: Norman Transcript Stoops, Alexander Big 12's best: Norman Transcript It should be cold at Arrowhead: Norman Transcript Stoops is top coach in Big 12: Tulsa World Gundy has seen both teams, and he likes Sooners: Tulsa World Peterson out for Big 12 title game: Tulsa World Huskers 'D' fierce: Tulsa World Memorable moments -- OU versus Nebraska: Tulsa World OU's Peterson won't play in Big 12 title game: Dallas Morning News Sooners' defense gets act together: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram Huskers counting on run defense: Kansas City Star Another back carries Sooners: Kansas City Star Nebraska focuses on tackling OU's backs: Lincoln Journal-Star Thompson helps OU reach its goals: Lincoln Journal-Star Taylor happy to be playing Sooners: Lincoln Journal-Star Sooners in the Pros -- Week 12: SoonerSports.com Labels: Adrian Peterson, Award, Bob Stoops, Bowl Game, Brent Venables, Darien Williams, Injuries, Oklahoma Sooners, Rufus Alexander
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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
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesLinebacker, Team Captain Alexander Arrested: Linebacker Rufus Alexander, Oklahoma's leading tackler, was arrested after a confrontation with police. Alexander said he was trying to stop a fight early Sunday. He was charged with disturbing the peace and interfering with official process -- both misdemeanors -- and was released after posting bail. Coach Bob Stoops was aware of what happened but had no immediate comment, school spokesman Kenny Mossman said Monday. Alexander, a team captain and an NFL prospect, told The Oklahoma Daily he was in his car with a friend, Jared Scelfo, when James Wheeler stepped in front of the vehicle. A disturbance followed and police arrived. "My friend got out of the car and I was stopping him before he did something stupid," Alexander told the student newspaper. Scelfo was arrested on the same charges as Alexander. Wheeler was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace, interfering with an official process and public intoxication. (AP/ESPN.com) Labels: Arrested, Report, Rufus Alexander
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