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Sooners Plan to Keep Punt Formation
29 days ago by
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Stoops: No plans to change punt formation: Oklahoma punter Tress Way had a tipped punt travel 42 yards against Kansas State, but coach Bob Stoops says Oklahoma's punt formation, which features a closing gate of three blockers in the backfield, won't change any time soon. "...
Southmoore's Thompson, Haywood Commit to Oklahoma
November 05, 2009 by
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QB Kendall Thompson and TE Austin Haywood commit to OU: Southmoore quarterback Kendal Thompson and tight end Austin Haywood have committed to Oklahoma. Thompson, a junior, is the son of former OU quarterback Charles Thompson. Through nine games, Thompson has thrown for 1,903 yards...
Stoops Wasn't As Optimistic About O-Line
November 04, 2009 by
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Stoops had doubts about offensive line: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops admitted Tuesday he wasn't nearly as optimistic about an offensive line replacing four starters as offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson was before the season. He was "a lot more so than I was," Stoops said...
Video: Bob Stoops Press Conference - Wk 10
November 03, 2009 by
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Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops addressed the media at his weekly press conference, previewing OU-Nebraska.
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Caleb Questionable Against Nebraska
November 03, 2009 by
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Sooner WR Brandon Caleb questionable: Outside of the ankle injury to Brandon Caleb, Oklahoma emerged from the Kansas State game in pretty good health. Sooner coach Bob Stoops wasn't ready to give an announcement of Caleb's status for this week's game at Nebraska Monday...
Landry Jones Earns Big 12 Honors
November 03, 2009 by
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Jones named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week: For the second time this season, Oklahoma redshirt freshman quarterback Landry Jones has been honored as the Big 12 Conference's Offensive Player of the Week. He shares the honor with Texas Tech running back Baron Batch. Jones completed...
Right Tackle Position Still Open
November 02, 2009 by
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Right tackle spot still open: Five penalties in the Sooners' season-opening loss to Brigham Young put Cory Brandon firmly on the sideline. But the junior right tackle has started in each of Oklahoma's past two games after winning a tight competition with Jarvis Jones at right...
Sooners In Top 20 In AP & Coaches Polls
November 01, 2009 by
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After the Sooners win over Kansas State, Oklahoma entered the top 20 in both AP and Coaches polls.
AP Poll
RK TEAM (1st PLACE BOTES) RECORD PTS
1 Florida (38) 8-0 1448
2 Texas (13) 8-0 1408
3 Alabama (8) 8-0 1390
4 Cincinnati 8-0 1212
5 Boise State 8-0 1211
6 TCU 8-0 1147
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Sooners Hold Off Wildcats
November 01, 2009 by
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Oklahoma defeats Kansas State, 42-30: Before Saturday's game at Oklahoma, Kansas State coach Bill Snyder joked that he wanted to appeal the NCAA and start this contest in the second quarter. Had he gone through with the plan and somehow had that idea approved, the Wildcats would...
Live Blog: Oklahoma vs Kansas State
October 31, 2009 by
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No. 22 Oklahoma Sooners (4-3) host unranked Kansas State Wildcats (5-3) at 6:00 p.m. in a Halloween night matchup. The Sooners celebrate homecoming tonight, Oklahoma QB Landry Jones hopes to celebrate an OU win to kickoff the official beginning of the Jones-era. This past week QB Sam...
Kansas State vs Oklahoma Predictions
October 31, 2009 by
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Tim Griffin, ESPN.com
The surprising Wildcats will try to maintain their hammerlock on first place in the North Division by springing an upset. The Wildcats will try to dictate the tempo with their running game, which is easier said than done against the Sooners. The Oklahoma offense...
Game Day: OU-KSU Articles and Notes
October 31, 2009 by
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Game Previews:
Gameday Preview: K-State at Oklahoma: Wichita Eagle
Kansas State at Oklahoma preview: Dallas Morning News
Kansas St. at Oklahoma Preview: CBS Sports
Articles and Notes
Kansas State defies preseason predictions: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma is Landry Jones' team now:...
QB Prospect Still Committed to OU
October 30, 2009 by
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Blake Bell is still committed to Oklahoma despite Landry Jones: Blake Bell, a Bishop Carroll Catholic standout in Wichita, Kan., turned down offers from Georgia, Miami, Nebraska, Notre Dame and several others to play for the Sooners. The recruiting site Rivals.com ranks Bell as the...
OU, Big 12 Deny Report OU-Texas Will Be Primetime
October 29, 2009 by
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Report of OU-Texas will be primetime is false, says Oklahoma: Heads turned this morning when a Dallas Morning News article labeled next year’s Oklahoma-Texas football game "an evening game." After years of afternoon kickoffs, could the Red River Rivalry be moving under...
Bradford's Shoulder Surgery Called a Success
October 28, 2009 by
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Reports indicate that procedure went as expected: Sam Bradford underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder Wednesday morning in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. James Andrews, widely recognized for his work on a number of athletes, performed the procedure. The operation began at 10:10 a...
Former Oklahoma Captain Dies
October 28, 2009 by
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Gilmer Lewis dies at age 71: Lewis, an All-Big Seven tackle who was captain of the 1959 Oklahoma football team, died Monday. He was 71. "Gilmer Lewis was one of those special guys," said Jakie Sandifer, a teammate of Lewis' in 1957-58. "Driving by the stadium yesterday...
NCAA Denies Granger Medical Hardship
October 28, 2009 by
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DeMarcus Granger denied medical hardship waiver: The NCAA has denied a request for a medical hardship that would allow Oklahoma defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger to play another season for the Sooners. "It's very unfortunate for DeMarcus," OU coach Bob Stoops said Tuesday...
Video: Bob Stoops Press Conference - Wk 9
October 27, 2009 by
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Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops addressed the media at his weekly press conference, previewing OU-Kansas State.
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Stoops: Landry is Similar to Sam
October 27, 2009 by
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Stoops: Both Jones and Bradford are comparable: Now that Sam Bradford is out for the year, having opted for shoulder surgery, the comparisons have returned. "He's similiar to Sam in that he's a very humble guy. He has a great passion to play. He has a calm demeanor to...
Video: Bradford Announces Decision to Enter NFL Draft
October 26, 2009 by
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On Monday, Sam Bradford announced his intention to enter the 2010 NFL Draft, after he undergoes shoulder this upcoming Wednesday.
Sam Bradford's news conference video.. (Below)
Sam Bradford Decides to Have Surgery
October 25, 2009 by
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Bradford to announce he'll have surgery and go pro: Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford announced today that he will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. Noted surgeon Dr. James Andrews will perform the operation Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala. "I dreamed about coming to Oklahoma...
Oklahoma No. 22 in AP & No. 23 In Coaches Poll
October 25, 2009 by
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After Oklahoma defeated No. 24 Kansas on Saturday, Sooners moved into the top 25 in the Coaches poll.
AP Top 25
Rank, Team, (1st place votes), Record, Points
1 Florida (30) 7-0 1463
2 Alabama (23) 8-0 1448
3 Texas (7) 7-0 1407
4 USC 6-1 1217
5 Cincinnati 7-0 1211
6 Boise State...
Sooners Beat Jayhawks
October 24, 2009 by
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Oklahoma defeats Kansas, 35-13: To Landry Jones, the Oklahoma defense is similar to a cool breeze on a hot afternoon. "Comforting," said the Sooners quarterback. "It's really comforting to have a great defense like that." While his defense intercepted Todd Reesing...
Live Blog: Kansas Jayhawks vs Oklahoma Sooners
October 24, 2009 by
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No. 25 Oklahoma Sooners (3-3) face the No. 24 Kansas Jayhawks (5-1) in L:awrence, KS, the Sooners are without starting quarterback Sam Bradford. Bradford, reinjured his shoulder last week in a loss to Texas, has yet to announce if he'll have season-ending surgery.
Last week,...
Saturday's ABC/ESPN Coverage Map
October 24, 2009 by
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On Saturday, Oklahoma Sooners travel to Lawrence, KS to face the Kansas Jayhawks. The game will be televised regionally on ABC, the network has released their coverage map for Saturday's college football games.
If the game is not shown in your area, you will need ESPN's...
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