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Monday, September 10, 2007

(9/10) OU Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Nothing into Williams replacing Braxton: Stoops said there wasn't anything to read into the fact that Trent Williams replaced Branndon Braxton as starting right tackle Saturday. "They're both good players," he said. "It gives guys a chance to spell some other guys." (Tulsa World)

Bradford leads the nation: Redshirt freshman starting QB Sam Bradford leads the nation in passing efficiency at 237.7. (Dallas Morning News)

Voters take notice: Norman Transcript

Peterson quickly overtaking Moss as fan favorite in Minneapolis: The Oklahoman

Staying focused for Utah State: The Oklahoman

Ducks could help OU: The Oklahoman

Local talent impacting NFL throughout the league: The Oklahoman

OU hype is growing: Tulsa World

OU -- Three questions: Tulsa World

Sam the Superman?: Tulsa World

OU's Sam Bradford highlights stellar weekend of play: Dallas Morning News

OU's Bradford is a sure-fire star: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Stoops quiet on blistering start: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

OU defense off to strong start: Enid News

Labels: Branndon Braxton, Oklahoma Sooners, Sam Bradford, Trent Williams

Thursday, December 07, 2006

(12/7) Trent Williams should play in Fiesta Bowl, Sooners Practice, and Oklahoma Articles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Williams likely to play in Fiesta Bowl: Freshman offensive tackle Trent Williams, taken from the field by cart at the Big 12 Championship, should be fine to practice and play in the Fiesta Bowl. Williams suffered a leg injury in the second half of the game, but he was later seen on the field and told reporters he was "OK." (NewsOK.com)

Sooners Back to practice: The Sooners returned to the practice field Wednesday, as the Sooners practiced lightly in preparation for Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.

Boise State to practice this weekend: From Boise FOX 12 on Boise State's practice plans.. "Coach (Chris) Petersen wanted the guys to hit the books and get caught up on school work the next couple of weeks here, and we'll just practice Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week and give them all next week off for finals," said [BSU assistant football coach Jeff ] Choate. In three weeks, the team will begin its journey to Phoenix. They leave just one day after Christmas then they have a week until the actual game.

Harley only Sooner in Orlando: [Kicker, Garrett] Hartley is the lone Sooner in Orlando. Still, Hartley is making the most of the trip, which began Sunday and doesn't end until a flight back to Norman on Friday. The trip has included dinners, a stay at a five-star hotel, and a visit to Universal Studios. The highlight for Hartley so far: "A round of golf at the PGA National Resort, the Champions Club," he said. "Pretty spectacular." (NewsOK.com)

Don't forget the "Home Depot College Football Awards" show (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

World Picks: Picker gives praise to deserving Sooner: Tulsa World

Smurf Turf synonymous with Boise State football: The Oklahoman

Bronco fans getting pumped up to play Sooners: The Oklahoman

Hard work paying off for Hartley: The Oklahoman

OU coach wouldn't let his team lose sight of goals: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Labels: Boise State, Garrett Hartley, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, Trent Williams

Monday, November 27, 2006

(11/27) Boise State likely BCS Opponent, Peterson Big XII Status, and Oklahoma Articles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Stoops excited about meaningful game: OU coach Bob Stoops said Sunday he was excited to again be playing in a game with so much riding on the outcome. After being in the hunt for Big 12 and national championships every season from 2000-2004, the Sooners weren't in any of those discussions during an 8-4 campaign a year ago. It appeared they would be left out again this year, until Texas A&M upset Texas on Friday. "It was exciting to me Friday when that happened to again be in a game that meant so much," Stoops said. "It's exciting to be in it, where you have so much at stake." (NewsOK.com)

Williams earns praises: Freshman right tackle Trent Williams, who made his fifth straight start in place of injured Branndon Braxton, earned praise from Stoops. "He has played great the whole year. I mean, it's been really good," Stoops said. "It is very unusual, the strength and ability at that age to play like he has. . ." Two of Williams' best lead blocks came on touchdown drives. (Tulsa World)

Announcement on Peterson's Big XII status today? Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops likely will make an announcement on Peterson's condition sometime today, just as he did last week. When he addressed the media Sunday afternoon, Stoops said he had not yet spoken with the team doctors and did not know when they planned to perform a bone scan on Peterson's injured collarbone to determine whether he could play. (NewsOK.com)

Boise State likely opponent, if Sooners Win Saturday Night: Sooner fans might want to hold off on those reservations to Glendale. Oklahoma must first beat Nebraska this Saturday in the Big 12 championship before accepting the league's berth into the Bowl Championship Series and its "home" bowl, the Fiesta Bowl, in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 1. Most projections have the Big 12 winner playing Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. But even if the Sooners did win the Big 12, there is a slim chance their destination might not be the desert. "(OU-Boise State) is what a lot of people are saying," said Big 12 associate commissioner Bob Burda, "but until they get on their conference calls and make their picks, we won't know. We've been surprised before." (Tulsa World)

OU-Nebraska for Big 12 Championship: SoonerSports.com

Perseverance pays: Tulsa World

OU dreams not too hard: Tulsa World

Sooners who we thought they'd be: The Oklahoman

Stoops' strategy was effective: The Oklahoman

Norman native carries Cornhuskers into title game: The Oklahoman

About Nebraska: The Oklahoman

Pumped up: Norman Transcript

Replacements just fine with OU: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Sooners' defense has three little words: Dallas Morning News

Win over Nebraska could land Sooners in BCS' Fiesta Bowl: Dallas Morning News

NU ready to step up in class: Lincoln Journal-Star

Labels: Adrian Peterson, BCS, Bob Stoops, Boise State, Trent Williams

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

(10/24) Smith Back to Practice, Williams Practicing Well and OU Articles

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Williams replacing Braxton, practicing well: The Sooners suffered their own loss on Saturday, with right offensive tackle Branndon Braxton going out with a broken bone in his lower leg. Braxton underwent surgery Sunday and is lost for the season. True freshman Trent Williams, who replaced Braxton Saturday night, will take over at right tackle. Impressive in practice, Williams had been getting some meaningful minutes. "We think Trent's pretty good," said offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson. "He's played very well. We have a lot of confidence in Trent's ability. That's why we've been playing him." (NewsOK.com)

Smith back to practice: Head coach Bob Stoops said strong safety Reggie Smith practiced Monday after a bruised knee kept him out of practice last week and limited him to passing downs against Colorado. (Tulsa World)

Sooners will turn to freshman on line: Norman Transcript

Daniel is making a name for himself: The Oklahoman

Sittler's Big 12 Rankings: Tulsa World

The Conference Buzz: Tulsa World

Missouri's QB producing wins: Tulsa World

Sooners' first trip to Missouri since wild finish: Dallas Morning News

OU's Hartley continues strong season: Dallas Morning News

Little going right for Stoops, Oklahoma: Kansas City Star

Missouri must go on without Smith: Kansas City Star

Labels: Branndon Braxton, Reggie Smith, Trent Williams