Limited Bedlam tickets on sale Friday: A limited number of tickets for the Bedlam football game between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State on Nov. 28 will be on sale Friday morning at 8 a.m. The tickets are $99 and can be purchased by calling the OU ticket office at (800) 456-4668 or 325-2424 or online at www.soonersports.com.

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Limited OU vs Baylor tickets made available: A limited number of tickets have been returned by Baylor University for their matchup against the Sooners on Saturday, October 10, at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets are on sale now through the OU Athletics Ticket Office for $69 each. A kickoff time has not yet been announced. To order tickets, purchase online or call toll-free at (800) 456-GoOU. If availability remains on game day, tickets will go on sale five hours prior to kickoff at Gate 5 of Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. All orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. (SoonerSports PR)

Related:
2009 Oklahoma Sooners Schedule

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Tickets still available for Idaho State, Tulsa games: A limited number of tickets have been returned by visiting teams for the upcoming Idaho State and Tulsa football games and are on sale now. Tickets are $49 for the Sooners' 2009 home opener this Saturday vs. Idaho State and $69 for the Golden Hurricane's visit on Sept. 19. Kickoff times for those games have been set at 6 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., respectively. Tickets can be ordered online at SoonerSports.com or by calling 800-456-GoOU (4668). If availability remains on game day, tickets will go on sale five hours prior to kickoff at Gate 5 of the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. All orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. (SoonerSports PR)

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets, Tulsa Football

BYU vs Oklahoma spirit pass available: Even though college football's inaugural game at Cowboys Stadium between No. 3 Oklahoma and No. 20 Brigham Young has been declared a sellout, there's always room for more with a $25 Spirit Pass. Sooners and Cougars fans that may have missed out on landing tickets for college football's season opener on Sept. 5 still have a chance to attend the game. The Spirit Pass gives fans access to six giant-sized end zone decks that encompass 180,000 square feet, public concourses, numerous concession areas and more than seven acres of outdoor plaza space. Fans will have the same opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and excitement of the game, including a view of the world's largest center-hung video board that stretches 60 yards in length. In addition, two 48-foot wide video boards will directly face Spirit Pass fans to enhance their game-day experience. A Spirit Pass is similar to the infield at the Kentucky Derby, the Texas Motor Speedway, a Grounds Pass at Wimbledon, or the Pavilion at the Byron Nelson Golf Championship. Fans may purchase the Spirit Pass online by visiting www.ticketmaster.com or by calling toll-free, 800-755-3000. (Dallas Cowboys PR)

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Oklahoma football single game tickets on sale Aug. 3 at midnight: The University of Oklahoma Athletics Ticket Office announced today that a limited number of single game tickets for each of the six home games will go on sale Monday, Aug. 3, at 12 a.m., on SoonerSports.com. At 8 a.m., that day tickets will be available by calling the OU Athletics Ticket Office at (800) 456-GoOU or (405) 325-2424. Sales are anticipated to be brisk and fans are encouraged to utilize the online purchase option. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. Prices range from $49-$99 per ticket based on the game desired. Walk-up sales begin at 10 a.m., at the OU Athletics Ticket Office, located on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility immediately west of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. (SoonerSports PR)

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Brigham Young, Oklahoma tickets available to general public Monday: I know many of you have asked and wondered.. Tickets for the Oklahoma-Brigham Young college football game at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Monday. All single game sales will be handled by Ticketmaster. Tickets may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. Single-game ticket prices range from $50-$150. Orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and tickets are subject to availability. (SoonerSports PR)
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Oklahoma FB season ticket renewal rate at 99 percent: OU athletic department officials announced Wednesday season football tickets have been renewed at a 99 percent rate for the upcoming season. The renewal rate is the highest during coach Bob Stoops' 11 seasons as the Sooners' coach and believed to be the highest in university history. Stoops was recently rewarded for bringing the fans to Memorial Stadium with a huge raise last month, bringing his annual salary up to $3.675 million. OU officials said the school's average renewal rate for season football tickets is around 96 percent, but that figure has not dipped below 94 percent in the Stoops era. "We don't have all the figures, but it wouldn't surprise me if that renewal rate led the nation," OU athletic director Joe Castiglione said in a statement. (The Oklahoman)

Grady to see action in YardDawgz game: Former Sooner Tommy Grady get his shot as Oklahoma City head coach Sparky McEwen announced Tuesday that Grady will be the starting quarterback against Bossier-Shreveport Saturday at the Cox Convention Center. "He's an outstanding young man as well as quarterback," McEwen said. "We want to give him the opportunity to showcase his talent." The Yard Dawgz (7-7) clinched a playoff berth last week, which has given the team options to try to rest some players. (The Oklahoman)

Sooners' schedule looking tough: Tulsa World

Sooner fans unrivaled in their loyalty: The Norman Transcript

That's Mr. Heisman To You, Part Four - Sam Bradford: BleacherReport.com

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Big 12 coaches to discuss conference tie-breaker: The conference's athletic directors asked the coaches for a recommendation to be considered later this month at the Big 12 spring meetings. The coaches will meet to discuss the issue Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix. It's not clear if there is a consensus for change after Oklahoma won a three-way tiebreaker in the Big 12 South. The ADs will consider any recommendation May 19-21 during the spring meetings in Colorado Springs, Colo. The athletic directors are not bound by any recommendation that comes out of Phoenix. (CBS Sportsline)

Sooner fans upset with OU vs BYU ticket prices: The ticket prices for OU-BYU are $50, $80, $100 and $150 (club seats). Rick Knapp, executive director of OU's Touchdown Club, called the $150 ticket "national-championship prices" but said the fans he's heard from are more upset about the $50 seats, which are tucked into the upper-deck corners. "Most people understand if you want to sit down there (close), you're going to have to pay," Knapp said. "But you can't get a decent seat for 50 bucks." OU athletic director Joe Castiglione said he understands concern about the ticket prices, especially since the economy's cratered, and negotiated to have the average ticket price not exceed $85. But Joe C. said we can't think of this as a typical football game in a typical stadium. Jerry Jones World is too cosmic. "People will realize once they see this stadium," Castiglione said. "They are not entering a traditional stadium layout. When you see the stadium, you're going to be blown away." (More at The Oklahoman)

Upon further review... No review of Big 12 divisional tiebreaker necessary: The Oklahoman

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Red/White game tickets go on sale Friday: Tickets for the University of Oklahoma's Red/White Spring Football Game go on sale Friday, March 6, at 8 a.m. The game is set for Saturday, April 11, with a tentative kickoff time of 1 p.m. Tickets are available for $5 each through the end of the day on Tuesday, April 7. After April 7, tickets will be $10 each. Purchase online, in person at the OU Athletics Ticket Office on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility, or by phone at (405) 325-2424 or (800) 456-GoOU. Children ages five and under are admitted free of charge, as are all OU students with a valid student ID. All Spring Game seating will be general admission. (SoonerSports PR)

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Orange Bowl BCS title game sold out: OU announced by midday Monday that the school already had sold its allotment of 16,000 tickets through student sales and individuals who pre-ordered based on the athletic department's priority points system. Florida has a similar system, by which UF season-ticket holders are given first priority at purchasing tickets for the game. Florida will also hold a student lottery. The BCS and Orange Bowl Committees announced Sunday on their Web sites that tickets for the game are sold out. But the BCS and Orange Bowl are endorsing RazorGator.com as the official fan-to-fan ticket exchange, as well as VIPTicketCompany.com as the preferred travel supplier. (Tulsa World)

The Academy Awards of football: The Oklahoma Daily

Tebow's Gator grit: Tulsa World

Florida season in review: Tulsa World

Bradford is latest in impressive run of OU signal-callers: The Oklahoman

Bowl shopping spree awaits Oklahoma teams: The Oklahoman

Notebook -- Hit man Quinton Carter had best career game: The Oklahoman

In a four-way Heisman race, two Big 12 QBs may have the edge: Dallas Morning News

Sooners will come much later for UF: Ft. Myers News-Press

When Stoops was a Gator: Gainseville Sun

Best two teams vie this time: Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Oklahoma's Bradford pursues National Championship, Heisman: UM Maneater

Sooners 2nd in ESPN Power Rankings: ESPN.com

BCS rules to blame in Sooners' rout: SI.com

Time to strike a pose, Sam: Washington Post

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Orange Bowl, Tickets

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Big 12 Championship tickets available now: Tickets for the Dr. Pepper Big 12 Championship are available immediately for purchase online (SoonerSports.com). The OU Athletics Ticket office will also have limited phone sales from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30 by calling (800) 456-GoOU or (405) 325-2424. Phone sales will resume at 8:00 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 1. All tickets are $75 each. Orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and tickets are subject to availability. All orders prior to 11:00 a.m. Monday will be sent overnight via UPS. Those interested in purchasing tickets are encouraged to do so early as heavy demand is expected. The Sooners will play Big 12 North champion Missouri on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. (SoonerSports PR)

Related: Arrowhead Stadium Seating Chart

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Fans beware of counterfeit OU-Texas Tech tickets: Norman law enforcement agencies are cautioning buyers to be wary of tickets offered by unauthorized outlets after a flurry of counterfeit ticket activity in Texas. More than 500 people were reportedly caught in scams by suspects who sold counterfeit tickets to the recent Texas Tech-Texas game. Those tickets were reportedly distinguishable from genuine tickets only when compared side by side, revealing slightly blurred lines and faded color on the fakes. The counterfeit tickets were sold for $250 to $350 apiece. (The Oklahoman)

Related: OU vs. Texas Tech tickets in demand

OU needs Stoops to be difference-maker: Yahoo! Sports

Tech offense will challenge Oklahoma: Star-Telegram

Eyes of Texas are on Norman, Okla.: Star-Telegram

Precision is key for Tech: Dallas Morning News

Tech's Lewis has a grasp on his role: Dallas Morning News

Tech's Leach still often talks to Switzer: Dallas Morning News

Weekend Preview: Showdowns to Savor: New York Times

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Limited reserved tickets available: The OU ticket office has a limited number of tickets available for Saturday's game. They are available on SoonerSports.com while supplies last. Tickets are $87 and are for reserved seats in Section 26.

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It might cost you; average ticket price $360: At StubHub, OU-Texas tickets are hot, with sales for the game second only this season to Southern Cal-Ohio State. The company is reporting that several hundred tickets are available on the site, with the average price at around $361. That's less than a year ago, when the average was $400, although sales of tickets to the Red River Rivalry are actually up 50 percent from 2007. Ticket-buyers from 35 states have purchased tickets to the OU-Texas game through StubHub, with 14 percent of buyers from Oklahoma. (The Oklahoman)

Former Collins standout thriving for OU football: The Coloradoan

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Less than 100 tickets remain for OU vs. Cincinnati: Saturday's football game vs. Cincinnati is nearing a sellout with only approximately 100 tickets still available for purchase. The remaining tickets were returned by the Bearcats and are expected to go quickly. This is the only remaining opportunity to see the Sooners live in action this season as all other games are sold out. Tickets are $62 each. Kickoff for the game is set for 2:30 p.m. at Owen Field. Tickets are available online at SoonerSports.com or by calling (405) 325-2424 or (800) 456-GoOU. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the OU Athletics Ticket Office located under the Asp Avenue parking garage immediately west of the stadium. (SoonerSports PR)

Deep snapper Shaw to return soon? Stoops indicated Tuesday that last season's starting deep snapper, Derek Shaw, is close to returning from an Achilles injury. "He's better and better," Stoops said. "He's running faster and stronger now, and the whole thing is he's got to be able to cover to some degree. Not that he was our leading tackler on it, but he needs to get in someone's way. He's real close, so we'll just see as we go through the week." (The Oklahoman)

Center Jon Cooper on Bradford's improvements: "The most progress I've seen is him being a leader, and taking control of the offense completely," Cooper said. "That's what a quarterback should do. Last year, as a freshman, he was kind of quiet. He's not as quiet any more." (Star-Telegram)

Game Notes -- OU hosts Bearcats: SoonerSports.com

Clapp learning to be all things at fullback: The Oklahoman

Up Close -- Cory Bennett: Tulsa World

Notebook: Tulsa World

Know the foe -- Cincinnati Bearcats: Tulsa World

Reasons to care about the Bearcats: Tulsa World

What they're writing: Tulsa World

Johnson poised for breakout season?: Norman Transcript

Bigger game for OU than you might think: College Confidential

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

DeMarco Murray on Doak Walker award watch list: DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma's top returning rusher, has been named to the preseason watch list for the Doak Walker Award. The honor is presented annually to the top running back in college football. Murray, a sophomore from Las Vegas, Nev., ran for 764 yards last season despite missing three games and drawing only one start. He also scored 15 touchdowns, including 13 on the ground, to tie Adrian Peterson's freshman record at OU. Murray showed a flare for the big play with a 92-yard touchdown run against Utah State and a pair of kickoff returns for touchdowns. The Guaranty Bank SMU Athletic Forum Board of Directors will select the semifinalists on November 10, and the Doak Walker Award National Selection Committee will cast votes to determine the finalists, who will be announced on November 24.(SoonerSports PR)

OU's season opener SOLD-OUT: The University of Oklahoma announced today that tickets for Saturday’s season-opening football game with Tennessee-Chattanooga have been sold. However, OU athletics ticket office personnel say they expect a few returns and exchanges on the day of the game. (The Oklahoman)

Labels: DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets, Watch List

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Couple players suspended for Saturday's game? [Bob] Stoops suggested that the Sooners could be without some players Saturday. Just who, he was not saying. "I'm not much for announcing suspensions," Stoops said, "because then they get their pictures in the paper and everyone talks about it. "Like everybody, there will be some guys for various reasons, from academics to other issues that we may hold. We'll see when we get to the game." (The Oklahoman)

Moreland and Stevens earns kicking duties: Stoops said Matt Moreland, a walk-on redshirt freshman from Bishop Kelley, has won the kickoff job. Jimmy Stevens will handle field goals, although it is possible the Sooners will use Moreland or Union freshman Tress Way for longer kicks. Or Way may redshirt. "Tress Way is doing a great job punting and kicking and is going to be really good for us," Stoops said. "Whether we use him ... I don't know if it would be right to use his year." (Tulsa World)

Mocs to 450k playing OU: Tennessee-Chattanooga will be making $375,000 guaranteed from Oklahoma plus a travel expense of $100,000 for playing in Norman on Saturday, athletic director Joe Castiglione said Tuesday. While that may seem like a lot, $475k is actually just a little above the norm for playing Football Championship Subdivision schools. (The Oklahoman)

Limited tickets remain for UTC and Cincinnati: Opportunities to see the Sooner football team in action this season are going fast with tickets remaining for only two games. The Oklahoma football season-opener vs. Tennessee-Chattanooga on Aug. 30 is nearing a sellout with only approximately 100 tickets returned from UTC Mocs still available for purchase. Tickets for the game are $49 each. Kickoff is set for 6:10 p.m. There are a limited number of tickets returned from Cincinnati available for their Sept. 6 contest with the Sooners as well. Tickets are on sale for $62 each. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. (SoonerSports.com)

Deep run: Norman Transcript

Suspended?: Norman Transcript

Schedule's only an issue this week: Norman Transcript

Loss fuels Sooners: Norman Transcript

Sam takes the lead: Tulsa World

Stoops feels 'unrest, respect' for Chattanooga: Tulsa World

Listen to interviews with Sam Bradford and Bob Stoops: Tulsa World

Kelly gone but not forgotten: Tulsa World

Upset threat more imagined than real: Tulsa World

Eldridge may be OU's best player: The Oklahoman

Sooners receivers embracing versatility: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Oklahoma football glance: Dallas Morning News

Stoops, Sooners preparing for rare FCS challenge: ESPN.com

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Coach Stoops watches the Olympics like the rest of us: While former OU gymnast Jonathan Horton was leading the USA to a bronze medal, coach Bob Stoops was tuned in at home Monday night, cheering on a fellow Sooner. "Jonathan Horton was absolutely amazing last night, wasn't he?" Stoops said. "Loved it. And what a leader. I was really proud watching him. I thought he was fabulous." Stoops said he's a fan of the Olympics, appreciating all that goes into making that grand stage and then responding to it. "All of them, I like watching all of it," Stoops said. "What's so neat about it is you get that one moment to be at your best. That's what I love about boxing as well. "You get that one shot. And if you happen to have over-trained, or you don't hit it just right..."(The Oklahoman)

Limited tickets remain for UT Chattanooga and Cincinnati: The University of Oklahoma has a limited number of tickets remaining for each of its first two home games, the Aug. 30 opener against Tennessee-Chattanooga and the Sept. 6 contest against Cincinnati. The tickets became available when they were returned by the visiting teams. The UTC tickets are $49 each, while the Cincinnati tickets are on sale at $62 each. Kickoff times are already set for both games. The Sooners and Chattanooga will start at 6 p.m., with the UC game slated at 2:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at SoonerSports.com, in person at the office located on the stadium's west side or on the phone at 405/325-2424 or 1-800-456-GoOU (4008). (SoonerSports PR)

Oklahoma No. 1 in Playboy's annual Pigskin Preview: Playboy magazine has the Sooners ranked No. 1 in its annual Pigskin Preview. Ohio State, Florida, Missouri and USC round out Playboy's top 5. Also, OU offensive lineman Duke Robinson was named to the magazine's All-American team. (Norman Transcript)

Sooners midway through preseason: SoonerSports.com

Balogun ready to step in for Sooners: The Oklahoman

Top teams in football poll already feel the injury bug's sting: The Oklahoman

Iglesias' name gets lost in the midst of Sooner greats: Tulsa World

Practice Report: Tulsa World

Oklahoma's hopes hang on crimson curtain: Dallas Morning News

Stoops, OU out to write happy ending: Houston Chronicle

Labels: Bob Stoops, Oklahoma Sooners, Rankings, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Reminder single-game tickets on sale tomorrow!! Single-game tickets first go on sale Friday morning, Aug. 1, at 12 a.m. on SoonerSports.com. At 8 a.m., tickets will be available by calling the OU Athletics Ticket Office at (800) 456-GoOU or (405) 325-2424. Walk-up sales begin at 10 a.m. at the OU Athletics Ticket Office, located on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility immediately west of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. (SoonerSports PR)

Switzer to appear on TNT's "Saving Grace": [Barry] Switzer will play himself on the Aug. 11 episode of "Saving Grace," the TNT drama that is set in Oklahoma City and stars Holly Hunter as a troubled police detective who is counseled by an angel. "It's over the top," Switzer said. "Holly Hunter's pretty sexy. A rogue. It's about saving a girl that's lost." Switzer obviously knows more about the premise than I do. I haven't seen "Saving Grace," beyond a couple of clips. (The Oklahoman)

Video shows OU freshman rapping about weapons: The Oklahoman

OU wants to save its best game for last: Austin American-Statesman

Sooners ranked No. 2 on Tucson writers AP ballot: Tucson Citizen

Is the Big 12 the nation's toughest conference?: ESPN.com

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

OU single-game tickets available August 1st: Catch the defending back-to-back Big 12 champion Sooner football team during the 2008 season! Single-game tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 1 at midnight on SoonerSports.com. At 8 a.m., tickets will be available by calling the OU Athletics Ticket Office at (800) 456-GoOU or (405) 325-2424. Walk-up sales begin at 10 a.m. at the OU Athletics Ticket Office, located on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility immediately west of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. Prices range from $49-$87 based on the game desired. (SoonerSports PR)

Former Sooners get feet wet in NFL camps: Yahoo! Sports

Which School has the Richest Tradition? Bleacher Report

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

OU Red/White tickets on sale Wednesday: Tickets for Oklahoma's Red/White Spring Football Game will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, March 5. The game is set for April 12 with a tentative kickoff time of 1 p.m. The tickets are $5 in advance or $10 the day of the game and will be available online, in person at the Athletics Ticket Office on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue Parking Facility or by phone at 405-325-2424 or 800-456-GoOU. Children 5 and under are admitted free of charge, as are all OU students with a valid student ID. All Spring Game seating will be general admission. (SoonerSports PR)

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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Big 12 Football Championship tickets on sale Friday: Tickets for the 2008 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship Game on Saturday, December 6, at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium, go on sale Friday, February 15, at 10 a.m. (Central). Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at (800) 676-5488 or (816) 931-3330 in Kansas City, via the internet at www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Arrowhead Stadium ticket office. Tickets will not be sold through the Big 12 Conference office. Tickets are priced at $85, $75, $65 and $55 each based upon location, plus applicable convenience and handling fee charges. Each participating university is allotted approximately 8,500 tickets, which will become available upon qualification for the championship and distributed by the respective participants' ticket office. (Big 12 Press Release)

Labels: Big XII, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

John Williams granted NCAA hardship waiver: Update a previous post, Oklahoma defensive end John Williams has received a hardship waiver from the NCAA and has been granted a sixth season of athletics eligibility. The 6-5, 249-pound Williams started three games of the 2007 season, but suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in the fourth game at Tulsa and missed the remainder of the campaign. "We're excited to have John back for another season," said OU Head Coach Bob Stoops. "We've felt for some time that John is an excellent player. He was off to a great start before the injury. I know he's looking forward to making a strong contribution for us next season." Williams, who has battled knee surgery and Achilles surgery, said he's looking forward to playing a full season. "The latter part of my career here is going to be my most successful," he said. "Everything is a process. This is what I'm living right now. I've got no choice but to move ahead." The NCAA's decision to grant him another year of eligibility was a stress reliever for Williams. "I'm very relieved, very thankful and grateful," he said. "I really want a chance to finish what I started." The Houston native is continuing rehabilitation efforts. (SoonerSports PR)

OSU Official: No single-game Bedlam tickets to be sold: In order to witness the 2008 Bedlam football game -- Oklahoma at Oklahoma State on Nov. 29 -- Cowboy fans must purchase a $419 season ticket. No single-game Bedlam tickets will be made available. "Our decision to eliminate single-game tickets for Bedlam is based upon our desire to grow our season-ticket sales," OSU athletic director Mike Holder explained. "I just hope our fan base responds to this as a call to buy more season tickets." On a per-game average, the price of an OSU season ticket basically remains the same. (Tulsa World)

Williams granted sixth year of eligibility: The Oklahoman

Labels: Bedlam, John Williams, NCAA, Oklahoma Sooners, OSU, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

West Virginia returns 7,500 tickets: West Virginia University has returned 7,500 tickets to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, the likely fallout from a fan base that already had made reservations in New Orleans for the BCS national championship game. Fiesta Bowl President John Junker called it a "Christmas miracle" that West Virginia accounted for 10,000 tickets, considering recent developments within the football program. Just more than two weeks after losing its final regular-season contest to Pittsburgh - a loss that likely kept the Mountaineers out of the title game - West Virginia lost popular coach Rich Rodriguez, who resigned and became coach at Michigan. (Arizona Republic)

Coach Wilson excited about defensive line future: OU's defense suffered late in the season without English, who missed the final three games of the regular season with an ankle fracture. But in some ways, English's injury benefited freshman defensive end Jeremy Beal, who was thrown into the starting lineup in place of English. "We've been calling that a blessing in disguise,” defensive ends coach Chris Wilson said. "That forced us to give Jeremy more opportunities. And he's really grown the latter part of the season.” (NewsOK.com)

West Virginia defense confident: Tulsa World

Once-deep secondary appears depleted with possible loss of Holmes: The Oklahoman

A blessing for West Virginia: The Oklahoman

Oklahoma best WVU has met: Times West Virginian

Labels: Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Coleman out due to injury; Reed out due to personal matters: Senior defensive tackle Steven Coleman likely won't play this week at Iowa State because of a strained abdominal muscle, said defensive coordinator Brent Venables. He said linebacker Ryan Reynolds will play despite injuries to his neck, arm, shoulder and both knees. Venables also said backup linebacker Mike Reed, who didn't suit up for the Missouri game, will miss the Iowa State trip while tending to personal matters. Reed's wife had surgery and he's been taking care of the couple's two small children. (Tulsa World)

Murray's ankle "feels better": Running back DeMarco Murray played sparingly against Missouri because of a slight sprain on the outside of his left ankle he suffered the week before against Texas. "It feels better now,” Murray said. "But it was hurting me last week.” (NewsOK.com)

Limited OU @ Texas Tech tickets available: A limited number of tickets are available for the Nov. 17 game at Texas Tech. Cost of the tickets are $65 and are first-come, first-served. Tickets can be purchased by phone (800-456-4668) during normal business hours, at the ticket office on the west side of Memorial Stadium or online at SoonerSports.com. (Tulsa World)

Stoops, Sooners focused on Cyclones: SoonerSports.com

Sooners can't do it all themselves: Norman Transcript

Now is no time to relax expectations: Norman Transcript

Seriously high praise for Lofton: Norman Transcript

McCoy is anchor for family, team after his mother's death: Tulsa World

These tranquil times bode well for Stoops: Tulsa World

Colleges, especially OU, take spying as serious threat: Tulsa World

Defense's job against Tigers worth noting: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Big 12 Roundtable - The No-Name Edition: Double-T Nation

Labels: DeMarco Murray, Injuries, Texas Tech, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Allen 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 Transcript

Tigers on fire after big win: Tulsa World

Sooners have 'good background' in preparing for Missouri offense: Tulsa World

Temple questionable vs. Oklahoma: Kansas City Star

MU offensive coordinator has plenty of tricks up his sleeve: Kansas City Star

Mizzou turns attention to Sooners: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Now everyone shares Pinkel's vision for MU: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Sooners' Bradford turns into an emerging force: USA Today

Labels: Allen Patrick, Award, DeMarco Murray, Iowa State, Oklahoma Sooners, Reggie Smith, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

OU-Colorado game time announced: Fox Sports Net will broadcast OU's game at Colorado on Sept. 29. The game will kick off at 12:30 p.m. (NewsOK.com)

Single game OU-TU soldout; Ticket packages available: Single-game tickets have been sold out for the OU-TU football game. A limited number of mini-paks remain available. Mini-pak plans are a three-game package that includes tickets to the Oklahoma, UAB and Houston games. Prices are $102 and $90. Call 631-4688 to purchase a mini-pak. (Tulsa World)

Ryan Broyles receives deferred sentence and $100 fine: Update: Ryan Broyles arrested... Although they tried, Norman police investigators said Monday they never learned how a suspended University of Oklahoma football player got a key and an override code to a gas pump at a city convenience store. Ryan Broyles, 19, pleaded no contest in Cleveland County District Court Friday to a misdemeanor count of attempted petty larceny, effectively ending their investigation, Capt. Leonard Judy said. In an unscheduled court appearance, Broyles entered the plea before Special District Judge Reg Gaston. Gaston placed Broyles on a six-month deferred sentence and fined him $100. "Without anything further to go on, we essentially came to a dead end,” Judy said, implying that Broyles never told investigators how a key and code came into his possession. (NewsOK.com)

QB matchup highlights OU-TU QBs: The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award will highlight the game at Tulsa -- Sam Bradford versus Paul Smith -- as its marquee matchup for this week. Smith is on the O'Brien preseason watch list, and Bradford is among the nation's leaders in several statistical categories. The O'Brien Award this season has opened its voting to fans. Fans can vote once daily at cf,fgc www.DaveyOBrien.com. b = [100.0] The top three vote-getters will be added to the semifinalist list, and fan votes will then count 5 percent toward determining the finalists and winner. (Tulsa World)

The difference between Stoops and Gundy: Norman Transcript

Rotating Sooners stay fresh: Norman Transcript

Preserving history with a little English: The Oklahoman

Graham's message -- Tulsa won't be intimidated: The Oklahoman

UT's 3-0 record not very convincing: The Oklahoman

Sooners impressed by freshman's maturity: Tulsa World

Games on Friday will remain rare: Tulsa World

Win or lose, Friday is big for Tulsa: Tulsa World

Veteran QB, receivers key to TU's success: Tulsa World

OU's line keeps offense's heads spinning: Dallas Morning News

OU defense eyes toughest test yet: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

OU's Bradford has been season's biggest surprise: ESPN.com

Labels: Colorado Buffalo, Oklahoma Sooners, Ryan Broyles, Tickets, Tulsa Football

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Updated: OU wants secondary violation dropped: As previously posted; After consulting with a fellow Big 12 Conference school, Oklahoma wants the NCAA to strike a self-reported secondary rules violation from its record. Oklahoma reported that it had broken NCAA rules when it hung jerseys with three prospects' high school numbers in the Sooners' locker room when the recruits came to visit. The university's executive director of compliance, Jason Leonard, subsequently sent a letter to the NCAA asking to have that violation removed, according to documents obtained Friday through an open records request by The Associated Press. Leonard wrote that Oklahoma heard from compliance staff at Missouri after they'd read an AP story published June 12 detailing secondary violations that had been self-reported by Oklahoma. Leonard wrote that he was informed that Missouri – in a similar situation – had been told by a former NCAA official in 2005 that no secondary violation had occurred in that instance. (AP/Dallas Morning News) (8-11-07)
Update 2: University of Oklahoma secondary violations removed: The Oklahoma football program had a self-reported secondary NCAA violation removed from its record, according to documents obtained Tuesday by The Oklahoman. Oklahoma originally reported that it had broken NCAA rules when it hung jerseys with three prospects' high school numbers in the Sooners' locker room when the recruits came to visit. In a letter dated July 18, NCAA Associate Director for Enforcement of Secondary Violations, Renee Gomila, wrote that "based upon additional information (OU) submitted, it was confirmed by membership services that under the specific facts of this case, no violation of NCAA legislation occurred inasmuch as personalized numbers and names were not placed on the jerseys displayed during the prospects' visits.” (NewsOK.com)

McCoy suffers broken hand; unlikely to start against Utah State: Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy broke a bone in his right hand on Saturday against Miami but was able to practice Monday with a cast protecting the injury. He said the injury occurred during the Sooners goal-line stand that ultimately ended with a Hurricanes touchdown. McCoy said having a cast over four fingers does hinder his effectiveness, but doesn't actually hurt. "I'm working to get better every day so it won't slow me down," he said. (Tulsa World)

Updated: OU's Patrick suffered cramps: Oklahoma RB Allen Patrick did not play after two carries in the third quarter, but did not reinjure his right ankle, instead suffering leg cramps. (Star-Telegram)(9-9-07)
Update 1: Patrick expected to play Saturday: Coach Bob Stoops said senior running back Allen Patrick has worked at full speed this week in practice and is expected to play Saturday. (Dallas Morning News)

Limited OU-Utah State tickets available: The University of Oklahoma has received a limited number of tickets from Utah State, this week's opponent, and has those tickets on sale now. Tickets are available online, by calling the Athletics Ticket Office (800-456-4668 or 405-325-2424) or in person from the Athletics Ticket Office on the west side of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue parking garage. The office's regular business hours are Monday-Friday between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets for the game are $47.00 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. (SoonerSports.com)

Hartley on his missed attempted: “It definitely rattled me a little bit,” he (Garrett Hartley) said Tuesday. “I try to be perfect with everything regardless if it’s a field goal or extra point and when it hit off the left upright I kind of was in shock at first, but I have moved on. I watched film and I know what happened and it was just a timing issue.” (Norman Transcript)

Clapp may be redshirted: Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said FB Matt Clapp might redshirt because of the play of Dane Zaslaw and the use of TE Brody Eldridge. (Star-Telegram)

Tuesday post-practice coverage: SoonerSports.com

Utah State quotes on Oklahoma: SoonerSports.com

Comparisons between Bradford, White already being made: The Oklahoman

Bradford's play keeps Nichol on sideline: The Oklahoman

Stoops -- Too early to gauge this year's team: The Oklahoman

OU notes: The Oklahoman

OU's rising star: Tulsa World

Are we in a cube-shaped world?: Tulsa World

Stoops -- Players don't hear the hype: Tulsa World

Sooners good, young: Norman Transcript

OU starting DT slowed by broken right hand: Dallas Morning News

Bar fight between OU, UT fans fuels rivalry: Dallas Morning News

Labels: Allen Patrick, Garrett Hartley, Gerald McCoy, Injury, Oklahoma Sooners, Redshirt, Tickets, University of Oklahoma, Violations

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NCAA approves OU's Mitchell fundraiser request: High School. Coach Stoops will present the family with a framed Oklahoma jersey. Checks should be mailed to: The NCAA approved OU's waiver request Thursday to accept funds to help defray funeral costs for football recruit Herman Mitchell killed last week. Those who wish to contribute should mail checks to the OU Athletics Department made out to "O-Club, Inc. " with "Mitchell Fund" written in the memo line. The checks will not be accepted unless the memo line contains "Mitchell Fund". The money will be deposited in an account designated specifically to defray funeral costs for the family. The NCAA also approved Oklahoma's request for head coach Bob Stoops and two additional OU coaches to travel to Houston. The Oklahoma coaches will meet with members of Mitchell's family and visit Westfield.

Checks should be mailed to:
OU Athletics Department
McClendon Center for Intercollegiate Athletics
180 W Brooks, Suite 3575
Norman, OK 73019

Again, please make out the check to "O-Club, Inc." and write "Mitchell Fund" in the memo line. (SoonerSports PR)

Franks may return kicks? "I remember recruiting Dominique," Sooner assistant Chris Wilson said. "Every week he was returning something (for a touchdown)." Though [Dominique] Franks isn't listed on OU's kick-return depth chart -- Reggie Smith, Juaquin Iglesias, Manuel Johnson and Lendy Holmes are -- coach Bob Stoops mentioned him as well as freshman tailback DeMarco Murray as candidates. (Tulsa World)

OU's Broyles arrested on suspicion of theft: Ryan Broyles, a freshman wide receiver on the University of Oklahoma football team, was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of trying to steal gasoline from a Norman convenience store. The 19-year-old Norman High graduate was arrested on suspicion of attempted larceny and taken to Cleveland County jail. He was released on a $200 bond. Norman Police Capt. Leonard Judy said an officer around 12:10 a.m. spotted a sport utility vehicle parked at the gas pumps of the Mr. Shortstop store at Alameda Street and 12th Avenue SE. The store was closed, but the officer saw a man standing between the vehicle and a gas pump. The investigating officer reported the man having a key to the pump along with overriding codes to activate the pump. The key unlocked a pump door that leads to a keypad on which to type the code. (NewsOK.com) Update: Stoops: Broyles Suspended Indefinite Period of Time

WR Strong quits team: Oklahoma wide receiver Fred Strong has left the football team, university officials confirmed Thursday. Strong, a sophomore from Austin, caught nine passes for 73 yards last season. Strong was expected to contribute to this year's team but wasn't healthy in the preseason and was passed on the depth chart by sophomore Adron Tennell and freshman Ryan Broyles. (Tulsa World)

Limited OU/North Texas tickets available: The University of Oklahoma Athletics Ticket Office has received a limited number of returned tickets from the University of North Texas for this Saturday's game. Tickets are currently available 24 hours a day online at SoonerSports.com, 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 Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets for the game are $47 each. The Sooners and Mean Green kick off this Saturday at 6 p.m. (SoonerSports PR)

Nic Harris -- OU's last line of defense: SoonerSports.com

No. 8 Oklahoma set for opener: SoonerSports.com

Football a way of life for the Dodge family: The Oklahoman

Statue brings to life the legend of Sooner great Billy Vessels: The Oklahoman

OU Notebook: The Oklahoman

Bradford is OU's 12th freshman starting QB: Dallas Morning News

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Oklahoma-North Texas Season Opener Sold Out: Oklahoma's season opener against North Texas is officially sold out. The last of the single game tickets were bought Wednesday morning, according to OU. There are still a limited number of tickets available for the Utah State ($47) and Baylor ($67) games. The Utah State game is Sept. 15 at 2:30 p.m. The Baylor game is Nov. 10 with the kick off time yet to be determined. All other 2007 OU football games are sold out. (NewsOK.com)

Praise for true freshman Stephenson: Less than a week into practice, both [James] Patton and Stoops have praised the early effort of true freshman offensive lineman Donald Stephenson. "Donald's a talented player. He's got athleticism. He's got quick feet," Patton said. "He's a little light in strength and weight (275 pounds) right now. That's just maturity and development. But Donald's got a lot of bite as a pup. He's aggressive. He really wants to, and that's the toughest thing to measure." (Tulsa World)

Sooners open two-a-days Tuesday: SoonerSports.com

Sooners finish with late practice: SoonerSports.com

OU, Cincinnati sign football pact: SoonerSports.com

Loadholt will be a big, big addition to OU's line: The Oklahoman

OU football notebook: The Oklahoman

Stoops touts TE Eldridge: Tulsa World

OU, Cincinnati set home-and-home series: Tulsa World

Texas has question marks, but still the favorite in Big 12: Dallas Morning News

OU Football Notepad: Norman Transcript

Is Peterson a home run hitter for Vikings?: USA Today

More Questions to be Answered About the Sooners (and Longhorns): Crimson and Cream Machine

Labels: Donald Stephenson, North Texas, Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets

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OU Tickets Commemorating Oklahoma's Centennial: With the 2007 football season opener just weeks away, anticipation is mounting for fans awaiting the arrival of their season tickets. Tickets are scheduled to be mailed out at the end of this week. Featuring the official logo adopted by the Oklahoma Centennial Commission commemorating the 100th anniversary of Oklahoma's statehood, the 2007 Sooner football tickets link the impact each institution has had on the other. As stated on the tickets, while the Sooners actually pre-date Oklahoma's admittance to the Union by 13 years, the two have reveled in each other's success and pulled from each other's strength for so long that they are now nearly one in the same. For many, you can't say 'Oklahoma' without saying 'Sooners'. The 2007 tickets feature a selection of record-setting team and individual performances from Oklahoma's football tradition. (SoonerSports.com)

Former Sooner Cody may miss entire NFL season: [Dan] Cody, who is in his third season with the Ravens, will sit out the next four weeks. He hyperextended his right knee and tore cartilage during a non-contact drill on May 20. He told The Sun he had his knee scoped two weeks ago. If his knee doesn't improve, he could have surgery, which would force him to miss the season. (NewsOK.com)

Reminder Oklahoma Football Single Game Tickets on sale Tomorrow: As previously posted.. Tickets for the 2007 Oklahoma home football games will go on sale Wednesday, August 1 at 8 a.m. Fans may purchase tickets online at SoonerSports.com or by calling 800-456-GoOU. Due to the high volume of calls expected, fans are encouraged to make their purchases online. Beginning at 10 a.m., tickets will also be available for purchase in person at the Athletics Ticket Office located on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue parking garage. Athletics department officials anticipate that a limited number of tickets will be available for each of the seven home games. The tickets, which range in price from $47 - $77, will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. (SoonerSports PR)

Dvoracek learned from mistakes and turned life around: Chicago Sun-Times

Peterson lives up to nickname: Twin Cities Pioneer Press

Peterson excited in 1st day at camp: West Central Tribune

Labels: Former Sooner, Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets, University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Football Single Game Tickets on sale August 1: Tickets for the 2007 Oklahoma home football games will go on sale Wednesday, August 1 at 8 a.m. Fans may purchase tickets online at SoonerSports.com or by calling 800-456-GoOU. Due to the high volume of calls expected, fans are encouraged to make their purchases online. Beginning at 10 a.m., tickets will also be available for purchase in person at the Athletics Ticket Office located on the plaza level of the Asp Avenue parking garage. Athletics department officials anticipate that a limited number of tickets will be available for each of the seven home games. The tickets, which range in price from $47 - $77, will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. (SoonerSports PR)

Oklahoma home games are as listed:
Sat, Sep 1 North Texas
Sat, Sep 8 Miami (Fla.)
Sat, Sep 15 Utah State
Sat, Oct 13 Missouri
Sat, Oct 27 Oklahoma State
Sat, Nov 3 Texas A&M
Sat, Nov 10 Baylor

Also see, complete 2007 Oklahoma Sooners Football Schedule.

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets, University of Oklahoma

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Reminder Student Season Tickets on Sale Today: As previous posted, OU student season tickets for 2007 football will be on sale beginning Tuesday, May 1 and continue through Sunday, May 13. The tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Season tickets can be purchased online at SoonerSports.com or in person at the OU Athletics Ticket Office. (SoonerSports PR)

Lots to catch up on from college football's busy spring: CBS Sportsline

Vikings consider surgery for AD: The Oklahoman

Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets, University of Oklahoma

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Peterson reinjured shoulder not confirmed: The Oklahoman reports.. A source close to NFL personnel told The Oklahoman that he had not heard of a re-injury, but did acknowledge that there were issues concerning X-rays of Peterson's collarbone. (NewsOK.com) Follow-up from the prevously reported Report: Peterson's Re-Injured Shoulder, Could Be Out For NFL Off-Season.

University of Oklahoma football student season tickets on sale Tuesday: OU student season tickets for 2007 football will be on sale beginning Tuesday, May 1 and continue through Sunday, May 13. The tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Season tickets can be purchased online at SoonerSports.com or in person at the OU Athletics Ticket Office. Student season tickets are $145 and will be charged to the student's bursar account. Tickets will be sold online at SoonerSports.com 24 hours a day during the sale beginning at 8 a.m. on May 1 and lasting through midnight on May 13 while supplies last. A $5 non-refundable fee will be associated with utilizing this service. Tickets can also be purchased in person by visiting the OU Athletics Ticket Office, located on the South Plaza Level of Asp Avenue Parking Garage. Walk-up windows sales begin at 10 a.m. on May 1 and will continue every business day through May 13 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (SoonerSportss PR)

Messner working to bulk up in hopes of making NFL: The Oklahoman

Peterson the most fascinating player: CBS Sportsline

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Injury, NFL Draft, Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets, University of Oklahoma

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Wilson recipient of the Merv Johnson Integrity in College Coaching Award: The Oklahoma chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame will host its 23rd Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 11 at the Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City. Former OU All-American Joe Washington will be the keynote speaker. Several awards will be presented during the evening. Current Sooner Austin Box and OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson are among those being feted. Wilson is the recipient of the Merv Johnson Integrity in College Coaching Award. The dinner begins with pictures and a reception at 6 p.m., with the formal program starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance from the OU Touchdown Club. That number is 405/840-1460. (SoonerSports.com)

Get your half-price Red-White Tickets: The clock is ticking on half-price tickets for the Red/White Spring Football Game. Fans have until the close of business Friday to purchase $5 tickets. On Saturday, the day of the game, that price doubles to $10. The Sooners will play their spring game this Saturday before a national television audience on ESPN. "This is an opportunity to put our best foot forward for a national audience," said OU head coach Bob Stoops. "We're excited that ESPN will be here and know that our fans will provide a great environment." To purchase tickets, fans may go online at SoonerSports.com, order over the phone at 405/325-GoOU (4668) or buy them in person from the office located east of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. (SoonerSports PR)

Labels: Award, Kevin Wilson, Oklahoma Sooners, Red White Game, Tickets

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Sooners land commitments: OU's youth at wide receiver hasn't kept the Sooners from pursuing -- and selling -- some of the nation's top prep prospects. The Sooners secured a commitment Monday from James Kirkendoll of Round Rock, Texas, a four-star prospect and the 19th-ranked receiver nationally by Scout.com. That after landing Tyler Stradford from New Orleans over the weekend. OU now claims three wide receiver commitments in what will be a small class of signees. Stradford is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound prospect who is not currently ranked by Scout.com. (NewsOK.com)

Limited Boise State Fiesta Bowl Tickets available: Boise State announced Tuesday that it has 300 tickets remaining for the Jan. 1 game against Oklahoma in Glendale, Ariz., at $150 each. The school was down to 100 tickets Tuesday morning but found another 200 as it filled earlier orders. Tickets are available by calling 426-4737. (Idaho Statesman)

Former Oklahoma QB Grady regrets transferring: Former Oklahoma QB recruit Tommy Grady, talks about his transfer prior to Rhett Bomar's dismissal... "It's kind of hard to say you don't regret (leaving Oklahoma) because it's one of the huge names in college football, and there are a bunch of great players there," he said. "I do regret it a little." Grady was nearly 900 miles away when the Bomar story broke, but that kind of news travels fast. "I was getting a lot of calls from people saying I should come back. But I like it here," the fourth-year junior said. (More at the Tulsa World)

Bedlam on Big 12's menu for Thanksgiving weekends: The Oklahoman

Weaving talent follows Broncos' Johnson off field: The Oklahoman

Big 12 places OU-OSU rivalry on Thanksgiving weekend slate: Tulsa World

Sooners' Big 12 schedule set through 2015: Norman Transcript

BSU bookstore breaks merchandise sales record: Idaho Statesman

Sooner Compliment on QB McCoy: Austin American Statesman

Labels: Boise State, Recruiting, Tickets, Tommy Grady

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Boise State sells remaining Fiesta Bowl tickets slowly: Ty Palmer got to Bronco Stadium at 6 p.m. Wednesday and spent the night dozing at the front of the line to get tickets to the Fiesta Bowl.John Hardy -- the last person in line -- strolled into the Varsity Center on the Boise State campus Thursday morning and had his ticket 20 minutes later.The line Palmer began more than 15 hours earlier was gone half an hour after the ticket office opened Thursday at 9 a.m. Rain and expectations of long lines were blamed for keeping more fans from queuing up to buy what were said to have been BSU's last 200 tickets for the Jan. 1 game against Oklahoma.However, approximately 200 additional tickets not claimed by season ticket holders also were released Thursday morning and were still available Thursday afternoon. (Idaho Statesman)

Places to find Fiesta Bowl Tickets: Craigslist.org, Ebay.com, Orbitz.com, Scout's Ticket Exchange (Use Common Sense, Buy From Trusted Sellers via PayPal or Google Checkout)

Orbitz.com still booking reservations for Fiesta Bowl: Idaho Statesman

Broncos Beat: Sooners have made their mark with stifling defense: Idaho Statesman

Boise-area VIPs to attend bowl game in style: Times-News

Labels: Boise State, Fiesta Bowl, Tickets

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Oklahoma video: Checkout Google Video (video.google.com) Includes full length games, highlight reels and more, including the Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma HS football highlights. Upload, and share yours today. (thanks, Google for the heads up)

Billy Sims Highlights - 1st half OK. State vs. Nebraska - Full: Boise State vs. LA. Tech

Oklahoma allotment SOLD-OUT: The OU ticket office announced Monday that it had sold out of its allotment of 17,500 Fiesta Bowl tickets. OU officials reported Saturday that the ticket office had just 200 tickets remaining. The game, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., is expected to be a sellout. (NewsOK.com)

Does Oklahoma care? FOXSports.com

Fiesta Bowl expects big crowd: KWTV via NewsOK.com

Labels: Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets, Video

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Limited Fiesta Bowl tickets remain: A limited supply of tickets remain for Oklahoma's matchup with Boise State in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., on New Year's Day. As of close of business Tuesday, the OU Athletics Ticket Office still had tickets for the Jan. 1 bowl game remaining. Ticket sales for the event are now available only through the OU Athletics Ticket Office and continue online at SoonerSports.com until all are sold. The price is $135 per ticket and all sales are now first-come, first-served. If tickets do not sell out overnight through the online system, the OU Ticket Office reopens for business Wednesday at 8 a.m. and any remaining tickets may be bought online or buy calling or visiting the ticket office. Call the OU Athletics Ticket Office toll-free at (800) 456-GoOU (4668). (Sooner Sports PR)

Where the Coaches rank the Sooners: The final top 25 coaches' poll was released Sunday, and Oklahoma was ranked No. 8. Fifty-five of the 62 voters had Oklahoma ranked from sixth to 10th. But there were some notable exceptions. One voter ranked OU below 15th -- Florida Atlantic's Howard Schnellenberger, a former Sooner head coach. And only three voters ranked OU higher than fifth -- OU's Bob Stoops, South Carolina's Steve Spurrier and Texas Tech's Mike Leach. Stoops was an assistant coach under Spurrier at Florida. And Leach is a former Stoops assistant. (Tulsa World)

Callahan takes the blame for Oklahoma Loss: From HuskerExtra.com

"I was disappointed with everything I did," Callahan told reporters during a Big 12 coaches' bowl teleconference. "I just could've done a better job. I just didn't do enough."

"I'm really, really upset. I'm really upset for that performance, and it all falls on my shoulders. I'm pretty aggravated, to say the least."

Big 12 Championship game experience: SoonerSports.com

Quick notes on the 2007 Fiesta Bowl: SoonerSports.com

Solving college football, accidentally: Norman Transcript

Sooners ready for fun in the sun: The Oklahoman

Leach is nudging Stoops closer to advocacy for playoff: The Oklahoman

Peterson puts BSU at No. 8 in coaches poll: Idaho Statesman

Broncos, bowl game both make it big in relatively little time: Idaho Statesman

Phoenix set to become college football central: Idaho Statesman

Labels: Bill Callahan, Fiesta Bowl, Howard Schnellenberger, Nebraska, Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets

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Oklahoma Bowl Game Ticket information: After winning the Big 12 Championship game on Saturday, the University of Oklahoma football team earned the conference's automatic bid into the Bowl Championship Series and a trip to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will be played on Monday, Jan. 1 at the University of Phoenix Stadium, with kickoff set for 7:45 p.m. CST. The opponent in Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will be announced as part of Sunday night's BCS announcement show on Fox at 7 p.m. Although the season ticket holder deadline has passed, those season ticket holders that have not already placed their order for Oklahoma's bowl game will have one more opportunity to do so beginning Sunday at noon on Soonersports.com. The Athletics Ticket Office will also have special office hours Sunday from 2-5 p.m. for walk-up and phone sales. Tickets for the Fiesta Bowl are $135. Seat locations will be determined at a later date and will be assigned based upon priority within giving levels. All orders will be assessed a processing fee and will be shipped via UPS mail in mid-December. (SoonerSports PR)

Labels: BCS, Boise State, Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets

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Peterson Close, but highly unlikely: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said Adrian Peterson's availability for Saturday's Big 12 championship game was "highly unlikely" but evaded further questions about the running back's health. Asked following Monday's practice if he had an update on Peterson's status, Stoops said, "Uh, no. Not definitive, but right now, highly unlikely. We're not anticipating that." Asked if Peterson had an X-ray or bone scan Monday, Stoops said, "I'm not getting into all of that." Asked if Peterson's participation against Nebraska was still a possibility or had been ruled out, Stoops said, "Next question." (Tulsa World)

Bob Stoops named Eddie Robinson finalist Coach of the Year: Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops is one of nine finalists for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award. The honor is voted on annually by the Football Writers Association of America. Other finalists include Arkansas' Houston Nutt, Rutgers' Greg Schiano, Wake Forest's Jim Grobe, Houston's Art Briles, Hawaii's June Jones, Michigan's Lloyd Carr, BYU's Bronco Mendenhall and Boise State's Chris Petersen. The finalists will be placed on a ballot which will be sent out to the entire FWAA membership by e-mail. FWAA members will be asked to vote for their top three choices in the order they are deserving. The FWAA Coaching Award is named after Robinson, a coaching legend at Grambling State University for 55 years. He has more Division I victories (408) than any other coach. The winner of the FWAA/Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award will be announced and honored at a reception on Jan. 5 in Glendale, Ariz., in conjunction with the BCS 1-2 game. Stoops' Sooners, who won seven straight to nab the Big 12 South Division title, will be playing in the Big 12 title game against Nebraska despite losing their starting quarterback and top running back during the course of the season. (SoonerSports PR)

Kelly keeps his cool despite few passes: [Oklahoma, WR., Malcolm] Kelly was a frustrated wide receiver when he met the media two days after the A&M game. However, that was not the case Monday evening when he was asked about the single catch in Stillwater. "During the O-State game one of our coaches came up to me and told me to keep my composure or whatever," Kelly said. "I was like, 'Man, I'm not worried about it. I'm trying to play next Saturday (in the Big 12 championship game).' "However we've got to take it, we're winning games. We're overcoming what everybody thought." (Tulsa World)

A lil' Oklahoma history: Cornhuskers quarterback Zac Taylor grew up in Norman, the son of former Sooner defensive back Sherwood Taylor.So he understands the history of OU-Nebraska. "The games I remember more than anything else were the OU-Nebraska games when I was a little kid," Taylor said. "Those are the most vivid memories I have. "Back then, I was an Oklahoma fan cheering against Nebraska. Now it's the other way around." (NewsOK.com)

Big XII Championship tickers SOLD-OUT: If you want to go to Saturday's Big 12 championship but don't already have tickets, your best bet might be eBay. Oklahoma sold out its allotment of approximately 8,500 tickets early Monday, just as Nebraska had done several days earlier after the Huskers qualified for the championship by winning the Big 12 North. The Big 12 was allotted approximately 2,000 tickets, leaving in the neighborhood of 60,000 tickets available for the general public. By 4 p.m. Monday, a Ticketmaster representative said the only seats available were in wheelchair sections. (Tulsa World)

Sooners conditioning for Big XII Title game: OU offensive line coach James Patton is well aware of the weekend weather predictions. The low temperature is projected to be 21 degrees in Kansas City, which could make for a low scoring, grind-it-out affair. "That is a lineman's night," Patton said. "There's no reason to be tired or sweating a lot after a drive." (Dallas Morning News)

With Taylor's leadership, Huskers finally balanced: Norman Transcript

Callahan puts new face on storied program: Tulsa World

Stoops never lowered his expectations: Tulsa World

Stoops deserves consideration: Tulsa World

Sooners are the home team, but Nebraska will have the most fans: The Oklahoman

OU Football -- On the road: The Oklahoman

This year's Bedlam a joy to watch: The Oklahoman

Fans, travel agents scramble to find ways to game: The Oklahoman

Together, OU coach and defender stand: Kansas City Star

Sooners, Huskers both had to repair key parts: Kansas City Star

OU runs well without rushing Peterson: Dallas Morning News

Peterson not ruled out, but likely won't play: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

OU overcomes hurdles to win South: Lincoln Journal Star

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Award, Big XII, Bob Stoops, Conditioning, Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma's Patrick runs past O-State: After a costly controversy and a Red River loss, Oklahoma seemed to be down and out. But look at the Sooners now, back on top and playing for a berth in the BCS. Allen Patrick ran for 163 yards and a touchdown to help No. 13 Oklahoma survive another Bedlam scare and win the Big 12 South title with a 27-21 win against Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Sooners' run to the title started immediately after a loss to Texas in October, and six of the team's seven straight wins have come without star tailback Adrian Peterson. "We've overcome a lot, but we knew we could get here," quarterback Paul Thompson said. "We knew we had the guys, the personnel to get here, especially after the changes we made and we saw what we had in our replacements. ... We never gave up hope of getting here, and now we're here." (ESPN.com - Stats)

Peterson unlikely for Big XII title game: The 23rd-ranked Huskers (9-3) clinched the Big 12 North title two weeks ago. The 13th-ranked Sooners (10-2) needed some help. But after Texas A&M upset Texas on Friday, all OU had to do was beat Oklahoma State on Saturday. The Sooners won, 27-21. OU coach Bob Stoops said it's unlikely running back Adrian Peterson (broken collarbone) will play. "They'll have to do the bone scan again and assess what they feel, whether it's OK for him or not," Stoops said. "I would say it's doubtful. That would be my feeling today. Now, that may change." (Dallas Morning News)

Sooners atop NCAA in 10- win seasons: With its 27-21 victory over Oklahoma State Saturday, Oklahoma became the nation's leader in 10-win seasons with 29. Prior to Saturday, the Sooners were tied with Alabama. The Sooners have six 10-win seasons in eight years under coach Bob Stoops. Barry Switzer won 10 games 10 times in 16 years. (NewsOK.com)

Hartley rare miss: Hartley's missed extra point in the second quarter marked his first miss in 41 attempts this season (ended game with 43 season attempts) and only his second in 94 career attempts. (Sooner Sports Statistics)

Sooners watching Texas: Bob Stoops says he didn't watch a lot of Texas A&M's 12-7 victory over Texas on Friday. Quite the contrary, in fact. "I was out in the yard shooting baskets with my children," Stoops said. That's certainly a better post-Thanksgiving activity than biting nails, sweating bullets and crying, "Gig em!" But when your team's future rides on whether the Aggies can beat the Longhorns for the first time in a long time. . . . "Yeah, we watched it," said OU defensive end Alonzo Dotson. "It was exciting." (Tulsa World)

Patrick's rushes for longest run of '06: Patrick's 65-yard TD run, a career high, on the first play from scrimmage in the third quarter marked the longest run by any Sooner this season. It is the longest rush since Adrian Peterson’s 84-yard TD run against Oklahoma State in 2005. (Sooner Sports Statistics)

Big XII Championship tickets: The University of Oklahoma Athletics Ticket Office has tickets available for the 2006 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship Game scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Sooners will take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a 7 p.m., kickoff. Tickets are $70 each. The ticket office will be open to take calls from season ticket holders from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26th and from 8-10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27. If tickets still remain, they will be available to the general public beginning at 10 a.m., Monday. Tickets may be purchased by calling the OU Athletics Ticket Office at 405-325-2424 or 800-456-GoOU. All orders will be shipped overnight via UPS. (SoonerSports PR)

Sooners beat Pokes for Big 12 South: SoonerSports.com

OU-OSU Notes: SoonerSports.com

Big 12 Championship Ticket Info: SoonerSports.com

K.C. bound: Norman Transcript

Sooners win in fitting fashion: Norman Transcript

Ground control: Norman Transcript

Defense holds strong: Norman Transcript

OU to play for Big 12 title: Tulsa World

Sooners have a fighter in Stoops: Tulsa World

Two minute drill: Tulsa World

Bedlam in pictures: Tulsa World

Bowman, Woods wonder what if: Tulsa World

OSU's Reid out in crunch time: Tulsa World

Last drive a Cowboys cliffhanger: Tulsa World

Patrick trades in pain for gains: Tulsa World

Goal-line stand stood out: Tulsa World

Peterson's status for Big 12 championship unclear: Tulsa World

Defense deflects Cowboys' final charge: Tulsa World

Sooners outlast Cowboys in Bedlam thriller: The Oklahoman

Gritty Sooners next foe is a familiar one: The Oklahoman

An estimated 7,500 Sooner boosters leave happy: The Oklahoman

Iglesias overcomes earlier problems, comes up with nifty catch: The Oklahoman

OU controls own destiny: The Oklahoman

Cowboys' QB shuffle leaves some questions: The Oklahoman

Great drama ends in OU's favor: The Oklahoman

OU plan wasn't to ignore passing game: The Oklahoman

Stock Report: The Oklahoman

OU Game Balls: The Oklahoman

Bedlam tidbits: The Oklahoman

OU survives Bedlam, takes South: Dallas Morning News

Ankle doesn't slow OU's Patrick: Dallas Morning News

OU rises in South: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

'Huskers could muddy picture: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Allen Patrick, Big XII, Bob Stoops, Garrett Hartley, I, Oklahoma Sooners, Texas, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma State Bedlam tickets costly: Tickets for Saturday's game have been available throughout the week, rare for any major Bedlam event. But at $250, $300 and $600 a ticket, both OU and OSU fans are balking. Stoops jokingly encouraged fans in crimson to grab all available seats. "Hopefully some of those OU people buy the extra ones," Stoops said. "Get as many there as we can, right. Get more red in there if we're able to." (NewsOK.com)

Only Pokes can ruin season: Norman Transcript

A Bedlam frame of mind: Norman Transcript

Rooting for Aggies, working on Pokes: Norman Transcript

No one's sure why Stoops' Sooners struggle in Stillwater: The Oklahoman

Fans recognize series' uniqueness, but OU supporters focus hate on 'Horns: The Oklahoman

Bedlam — Last five in Stillwater: The Oklahoman

The famous and the infamous: The Oklahoman

The two sides of Bedlam: The Oklahoman

Why OU could win: The Oklahoman

Why OSU could win: The Oklahoman

Bedlam has drama — in Stillwater: The Oklahoman

Kind act goes beyond rivalry: Tulsa World

Sooners see bits of 'Horns in Cowboys: Tulsa World

OU Notebook -- Kid stuff: Tulsa World

Labels: Bedlam, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Taking Orders for Big XII Championship Game: The University of Oklahoma Sooners want to be ready for the Big 12 championship game -- just in case. OU is now taking orders from season-ticket holders for the Dec. 2 game, which will be played in Kansas City, Mo. OU will need some help to reach the game. The Sooners are tied with Texas for the South Division lead, but the Longhorns own the tiebreaker after beating OU this season. But, if Texas loses to Texas A&M, and OU finishes with wins over Baylor and Oklahoma State, the Sooners will win the division. (AP/KOCO-TV)

Baylor Coaches & Players on Sooners: SoonerSports.com

Resilient Sooners battle Bears: The Sports Network

Oklahoma improbably Big 12's hottest team: ESPN.com

Labels: Big XII, Oklahoma Sooners, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

A&M-Oklahoma tickets still available: As of late Tuesday, about 1,500 tickets remained for Saturday's game. The $83 tickets can be bought online at AggieAthletics.com or 12thmanfoundation.com or by calling (888) 992-4443.

NCAA Bomar Investigation "ongoing": The NCAA's investigation into rules violations by former Oklahoma football players Rhett Bomar and J.D. Quinn is "ongoing," according to OU athletic director Joe Castiglione. In the notice of inquiry, dated Sept. 20, NCAA director of enforcement Julie Roe said the investigative portion of the process could be completed by today. "That date is just a target," Castiglione said. "It would be great if (the enforcement staff) would hit it, but I don't know if it's possible, or probable."(More at NewsOK.com)

Coach Stoops 100th Game, Maybe another 100? Bob Stoops will coach his 100th game at Oklahoma on Saturday. In his eighth season, Stoops, 46, is 81-18 and said Tuesday he could see himself coaching another 100 games at OU. Yet there is speculation that Stoops will leave campus life for the NFL, possibly for the Cowboys if Bill Parcells retires. "I've never tried to speculate on his behalf," OU athletic director Joe Castiglione said. "I do know that he is happy, and that he is very, very focused on how this program can get better, better and better. Likewise, we're trying to match his passion and continue our improvement." (Dallas Morning News)

Davis Imitating Lane in practice: OU will use sophomore fullback Alan Davis in practice to emulate Jovorskie Lane, Texas A&M’s 6-4, 274-pound running back, OU head coach Bob Stoops said after practice Monday. Lane has 554 rushing yards on 124 attempts and is tied for second place nationally with 17 touchdowns. The 6-2, 253-pound Davis played last season as a defensive lineman but was converted to fullback this year. (The Oklahoma Daily)

Stoops pleased with Dotson: OU defensive end Alonzo Dotson saw his most significant action of the season Saturday at Missouri and came up big for the Sooners, especially on the goal-line stand in the third quarter. "I should have given him a game ball immediately after the game, but sometimes you don't realize it until you watch tape," OU coach Bob Stoops said. "He makes the first three plays on the goal line. All three of them in a row are Alonzo." (NewsOK.com)

They know it will be loud: Norman Transcript

Stoops hitting century mark: Norman Transcript

Defense improves as Holmes adjusts to cornerback job: The Oklahoman

Making a difference -- Lendy Holmes: The Oklahoman

At 99 games in, Stoops still cherishes first team: Tulsa World

OU Notebook -- Much more to come?: Tulsa World

Patrick survives hardship and finds home at Oklahoma: Tulsa World

Franchione says McGee's fire making the difference: Bryan College Station Eagle

Aggies prepare for OU and ESPN for big game: Austin American-Statesman

Here and now remains primary focus for Sooners: San Antonio Express News

Aggies face fearsome threesome: Houston Chronicle

Receiver looking to go deep at A&M: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Labels: Alonzo Dotson, Bob Stoops, NCAA Investigation, Rhett Bomar, Texas A M, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Cotton Bowl reps to be in attendance in College Station: AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic representatives will attend this weekend's Oklahoma-Texas A&M, Missouri-Nebraska and Oklahoma State-Texas games, bowl president Rick Baker said. "These are certainly games we watch a little closer than we would if they were in September or October," Baker said. The OU-A&M and Missouri-Nebraska games are of particular interest. The Aggies (8-1, 4-1 Big 12) and the Sooners (6-2, 3-1) have the second and third best conference records. The Tigers (7-2, 3-2) and Cornhuskers (6-3, 3-2) are tied for first place in the North division. "[Those] are certainly two games that have folks that certainly you'd expect to be on your radar screen at the end of November," Baker said. (Dallas Morning News)

Limited Oklahoma-Texas A&M tickets available: From the Texas A&M Athletics Website... As of 4 p.m. Monday, approximately 3,000 tickets still remain for Saturday night's showdown with 18th-ranked Oklahoma. Call 888-99-AGGIE to purchase.

Stoops wants to eliminate Big XII North-South format: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops rekindled an old debate Monday by saying he'd be in favor of scrapping the Big 12's divisional format and opting instead for a nine-game conference schedule. Stoops said the Big 12 would then become like the Big Ten and Pacific-10, conferences that do not have a championship game. The Big 12 athletic directors were so against the idea of eliminating the division format that they didn't even vote on a proposal at their league meetings in May. (Dallas Morning News)

Lawsuit filed against University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma is being sued by the Dallas Morning News and information advocacy group Freedom Of Information Oklahoma under claims that the school's release of documentation regarding football players' employment at a Norman car dealer had too much information blacked out. In a story published Sunday in the campus newspaper, the Oklahoma Daily, OU cites federal privacy laws that require when "information is provided under the Open Records Act, that 'identifiable student information' not be released." Toni Nguyen, assistant general counsel for Belo Corp., parent company of the Morning News, was quoted by the Oklahoma Daily in an e-mail as saying, "We need access to relevant documents in OU's possession to uncover the truth about the events leading up to the removal of Rhett Bomar and J.D. Quinn from the OU football team. . . . The documents that OU has publicly produced have been so substantially redacted that they're useless to us." (Tulsa World)

Kelly's late decision: OU receiver Malcolm Kelly went through a difficult time last week due to the death of his grandfather, Alphonso Smith. Kelly left Norman Thursday to be with his family in Longview, Texas, and planned to miss the Missouri game to attend the funeral. "I talked to my grandma and she told me how he was looking forward to watching me play in that game," Kelly said. Kelly was OU's leading receiver with four catches for 40 yards, but didn’t do much celebrating afterwards. (Norman Transcript)

OU Football Notebook: The Oklahoman

Jones might eye an OU coach again: The Oklahoman

Stoops at 100: The Oklahoman

A&M's success stems from its self-confidence: Tulsa World

Big 12 Insider: Division arguments heating up: Tulsa World

Third down is no obstacle for A&M: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Ags, Sooners both find ways to win: Waco Tribune

Labels: Big XII, Bob Stoops, Cotton Bowl, Lawsuit, Malcolm Kelly, Tickets, University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

OU-Colorado Homecoming Kickoff time set: Oklahoma's Oct. 21 Homecoming game against Colorado has been set for a 6 p.m., kick off. The game will be televised live by FOX Sports Network. It will be a special event as recognition of Prentice Gautt and the 1956 National Championship team will take place during the evening. FSN also has this week's game agaisnt Iowa State. The network announced Monday that the game will be carried in High Definition. (SoonerSports Release)

Stoops defends Peterson on lateral play: Whether Paul Thompson's fourth-quarter swing pass to Adrian Peterson on Saturday against Texas was a lateral or not, many football observers feel Peterson cost his team when he didn't chase after the football. The whistle didn't blow, and Texas' Aaron Ross said he's always been coached to never quit on a play, so he scooped and scored. But OU coach Bob Stoops took umbrage with the perception that Peterson didn't hustle. "Oh, come on. Are you kidding me?" Stoops said. "Nobody plays harder than that guy. He touched the ball and deflects it backwards and that's what he felt. He felt it was an incompletion. C'mon, nobody goes harder than he does." (Tulsa World)

Oklahoma Football tickets still available: Just 334 yards stand between Adrian Peterson and OU history, and today the Athletics Department Ticket Office announced availability for the next three games. Peterson is 334 yards shy of breaking Billy Sims' career rushing mark at Oklahoma and even those Sooner fans not currently holding tickets for upcoming games may now have a chance to see the OU running back as he pursues history. The University of Oklahoma Athletics Ticket Office has received a limited number of returns for this weekend's Iowa State game and the October 21 Colorado game. Tickets are currently available 24 hours a day online at SoonerSports.com, 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 pm or in person at the Athletics Ticket Office on the west side of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets for both games are $67. OU also has a limited number of tickets for the Missouri game to be played at Columbia, Mo., on Oct. 28. Tickets are $55 each. (SoonerSports Release)

Lofton to see more playing time: Defensive coordinator Brent Venables said he must get reserve linebacker Curtis Lofton into games earlier because "he's earned it." Lofton was ranked the eighth-best linebacker in the nation coming out high school in Kingfisher, Okla. He's played mostly special teams at OU, though. The sophomore has nine tackles and one forced fumble this season. (Dallas Morning News)

Dad will get to watch Peterson play: The Oklahoman

OU Notebook: The Oklahoman

Peterson say's he's no quitter: Norman Transcript

OU, ISU seeking first conference wins: Tulsa World

Tough times for Stoops & Associates: Tulsa World

Sittler's Big 12 Rankings: Tulsa World

Sooners feeling fallout of loss to UT: Dallas Morning News

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Bob Stoops, Curtis Lofton, Gametime, Tickets

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Smith sits out practice, plans to play Saturday: Sophomore strong safety Reggie Smith missed his second straight day of practice Tuesday with an infection on his left shin, but said there is "no way" he'd miss the game with No. 7 Texas on Saturday. Smith said he sustained a turf burn in the game at Oregon on Sept. 16 and contracted an infection Saturday. "I guess I wasn't cleaning it good enough," Smith said. "They cut it open and let all the fluids drain out, and hopefully I'll be ready to go by tomorrow." Head coach Bob Stoops said earlier Tuesday that Smith would play against the Longhorns. "I'm missing physical reps, but mentally, I'm still in there," Smith said. (Tulsa World)

Bomar apologizes saying it was 'very bad mistake': In a letter sent to the NCAA, former Oklahoma quarterback Rhett Bomar apologized, saying he didn't use proper judgment and "got caught up in the limelight" as reasons why he took money from a booster. In a letter dated Aug. 24, Bomar wrote that he wasn't blaming anyone and he was truly sorry. Bomar said he had embarrassed himself, his family and OU for the negative publicity. "I know the difference between right and wrong," Bomar wrote. "I had no intention of taking money for not working. I got caught up in a situation and listened to the wrong person. I made a very bad mistake." The News received the letter Tuesday as part of an open records request from Bomar's new school, Sam Houston State. The document did not mention how much money Bomar received from Big Red Sports/Imports, a Norman, Okla., car dealership, for work he did not perform. (Dallas Morning News)

Iowa State-Oklahoma Tickets Available: Oklahoma fans have been filling Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to overflowing this season and now another opportunity is availing itself. Iowa State has returned 350 tickets for the Oct. 14 game featuring the Sooners and the Cyclones. The tickets are on sale now. The cost of the tickets is $67 each. They may be purchased online at SoonerSports.com, on the phone at 1-800-456-GoOU or in person at the office located on the west side of the stadium. The kickoff time for the Sooners and Cyclones is yet to be announced. (SoonerSports PR)

No ESPN Game Day in Dallas: ESPN's "College Game Day" won't be at the State Fair of Texas Saturday. ESPN decided to send host Chris Fowler and analysts Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso to Gainesville, Fla., Saturday for the Florida-LSU game. Stoops was asked if he was going to miss the hysteria Corso creates with his pregame prediction. "I'm sure he'll have his pick regardless of where he's at," the coach said. "Hey, it's going to be an exciting atmosphere regardless. There's been plenty of games where they haven't been there." (Norman Transcript)

OU-Texas fans to flip endzones after Saturday: To keep the Texas-Oklahoma series in Dallas through 2010, OU officials had to make a major concession during negotiations. OU will give up its seats in the Cotton Bowl's south end zone next year and end a decades-long tradition of Sooners fans sitting over the tunnel entrance, which enables them to cheer their team and harass their rivals. UT fans normally sit on the north end of the stadium, but school officials asked OU to flip sides last year as part of a gentleman's agreement. OU balked at that idea. Now, it's written into the five-year contract extension that the home team will choose its side, athletic directors at both schools said. "We didn't have to agree to anything," Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione said. "Let's make it loud and clear to everybody, there are always choices. Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds said it was the fair thing to do, and he praised Castiglione for agreeing to include the new seating option. Castiglione said officials thought the decision through. (Dallas Morning News)

Sooner defenders confident heading to Dallas: Norman Transcript

Stoops has the swagger that reminds of better days: Norman Transcript

OU football notebook: The Oklahoman

End of winning streak doesn't change Stoops' approach: The Oklahoman

Thompson was close to being a Longhorn: The Oklahoman

'Big Game Bob' needs a win: The Oklahoman

QB's defining moment came early: The Oklahoman

OB McCoy leads potent UT offense: Tulsa World

Stoops seems confident in team, as usual: Tulsa World

Thompson as QB? UT couldn't grasp it: Dallas Morning News

Trophy hunters often grab big game: Dallas Morning News

Oklahoma QB answers critics: Daily Texan

Texas faces challenge of slowing Peterson: Austin American-Statesman

Sooners love bye weeks: Austin American-Statesman

Brown says UT's fortitude will be tested: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Red River Rivalry Key Matchup: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Cotton Bowl is a tradition, but also a relic: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

OU defense to gauge progress with Texas: Ft. Worth Star Telegram

OU's Stoops keys on here, now: San Antonio Express-News

Horns hope to halt Heisman hopes: San Antonio Express-News

Mack leaves need to act in the past: San Antonio Express-News

Thompson hit the jackpot at Oklahoma by changing positions: Houston Chronicle

Labels: College GameDay, Endzone, ESPN, Iowa State, Reggie Smith, Rhett Bomar, Tickets