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Bob Stoops Weekly Press Conference
September 01, 2009 by
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The first weekly Bob Stoops press conference of the 2009 season is scheduled for today at 12:05 CT and is streaming live via SoonerSports.com. Or available on local radio stations WWLS The Sports Animal and Sports Talk 1400AM The Ref. If you miss it live, I'll post video later...
Sooners Pick Up 23rd Commitment
September 01, 2009 by
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Rashod Favors verbally commits to Oklahoma: Oklahoma has reportedly received a verbal commitment from Rashod Favors, a 6-foot-1, 225-pound linebacker from Dunbar High School in Texas. According to Scout.com network Web site SoonersIllustrated.com, Favors said OU defensive coordinator...
Report: Balogun Will Not Play Against BYU
August 31, 2009 by
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Attorney: Balogun will sit against BYU: Tulsa World is reporting.. Mike Balogun won't make the trip to Dallas for the season-opening football game Saturday against Brigham Young, his attorney said in an e-mail this afternoon. "The NCAA has not made a decision and they will...
BYU's Reynolds Hopeful He'll Play
August 31, 2009 by
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BYU left tackle Matt Reynolds optimistic he'll play Saturday: Left tackle Matt Reynolds might set off the metal detector at the airport when BYU's football team departs for Texas later this week -- what with a few screws and a plate in his left hand -- but the sophomore believes...
Stoops: No News on Mike Balogun
August 31, 2009 by
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No word on Mike Balogun's status: The Mike Balogun saga continues without any resolution. Asked Monday morning whether he had a sense about a final decision, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said: "I do not. I really don't. I wish I could tell you something different, but I don...
Trio of Freshmen to Play
August 31, 2009 by
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Several Sooner freshmen to play: Demontre Hurst and fellow freshman Marcus Trice have earned playing time on defense, but they'll be used on special teams as well. Joining them will be freshman Ronnell Lewis. "We've got some good, young, competitive guys," Chris Wilson...
Brody Eldridge Listed as Starting Center
August 31, 2009 by
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A few surprises on OU's depth chart: It's looking like former tight end Brody Eldridge could be Oklahoma's starting center Saturday against Brigham Young. The Sooners released their official Week 1 depth chart, and Eldridge is listed as the first-team center, ahead of Ben...
Sam Bradford Tops Mel Kiper's 2010 Big Board
August 31, 2009 by
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Bradford ranked No. 1 on Kiper's big board: ESPN's draft guru Mel Kiper recently released his first big board for the 2010 NFL draft. Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford is atop the board at No. 1 selection followed four defensive defenders, including Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy...
Franks and Broyles to Return Kicks
August 30, 2009 by
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Dominique Franks and Ryan Broyles to handle special team duties: OU special teams coordinator Chris Wilson says Dominique Franks and Ryan Broyles will be returning kicks this year. Franks returned just six punts a year ago, while Broyles brought back 23 for 223 yards, including a 68...
True Freshman Jaz Reynolds To See Playing Time?
August 29, 2009 by
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Jaz Reynolds likely to see playing time: Wide receivers coach Jay Norvell is still determining his rotation. But one player he expects to contribute is true freshman wideout Jaz Reynolds (6-foot-2, 181 pounds), who continues to impress with his playmaking ability. "I see Jaz playing...
CBSSports.com Snubs Sam Bradford
August 28, 2009 by
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CBSSports.com announces preseason All-America Team: CBSSport.com announced their annual preseason first and second team All-Americans today with the glaring absence of reigning Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford. Florida's Tim Tebow was named first-team All-American quarterback...
Bradford, McCoy Among Team Captains Chosen
August 28, 2009 by
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Team captains chosen for 2009 season: Oklahoma announced its team captains today for the 2009 football season. The captains were selected in a vote by the team. The four players accumulating the most votes were quarterback Sam Bradford, tight end Brody Eldridge, defensive tackle Gerald...
English Named Starter at Defensive End
August 28, 2009 by
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English earns starting job at DE: Senior Auston English will join fellow defensive end Jeremy Beal in the starting lineup when the Sooners take on Brigham Young, defensive ends coach Chris Wilson said Thursday. English beat out sophomore Frank Alexander, who will be the third end in...
Decision on Balogun Likely Within A Week
August 27, 2009 by
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Decision on LB Mike Balogun's eligibility soon? Mike Balogun's lawyer said in an e-mail interview Wednesday night that he expects to know Thursday when the NCAA will make a final determination. Norman attorney Woody Glass also said he filed an additional supplement to his original...
USF Coach Voted OU No. 1
August 27, 2009 by
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SI files open records request seeking coaches votes: Sports Illustrated is requesting the votes of all 51 head coaches at public universities, whom take part in the USA Today Coaches Poll, under the Freedom of Information Act in an effort to seek more transparency. And its no surprise...
Bradford Ranked 3rd in ESPN's Heisman Watch
August 27, 2009 by
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1st week of ESPN's Heisman Watch: ESPN.com debuted their annual Heisman Watch last week, Oklahoma QB and defending Heisman trophy winner Sam Bradford ranked No. 3 in the preseason poll. The ESPN 'panel of experts' didn't give Bradford one 1st place vote! And to top...
Stoops Sees Hitting Cowboys' Video Board 'A Plus'
August 27, 2009 by
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Stoops not concerned with video board: Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops said recently, he's not concerned with the height of the massive Dallas Cowboys video board and sees it as 'a plus' if one of the Sooner punters were able to hit the board at Cowboys Stadium. The...
No Decision Made at Backup QB
August 27, 2009 by
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Backup QB position still undetermined: With only a week and a half until the opener, Sooners coaches still aren't ready to reveal who quarterback Sam Bradford's backup will be. Both true freshman Drew Allen and redshirt freshman Landry Jones continue to compete for the spot...
No Decision Made at Backup QB
August 27, 2009 by
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Backup QB position still undetermined: With only a week and a half until the opener, Sooners coaches still aren't ready to reveal who quarterback Sam Bradford's backup will be. Both true freshman Drew Allen and redshirt freshman Landry Jones continue to compete for the spot...
No Decision Made at Backup QB
August 27, 2009 by
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Backup QB position still undetermined: With only a week and a half until the opener, Sooners coaches still aren't ready to reveal who quarterback Sam Bradford's backup will be. Both true freshman Drew Allen and redshirt freshman Landry Jones continue to compete for the spot...
No Decision Made at Backup QB
August 27, 2009 by
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Backup QB position still undetermined: With only a week and a half until the opener, Sooners coaches still aren't ready to reveal who quarterback Sam Bradford's backup will be. Both true freshman Drew Allen and redshirt freshman Landry Jones continue to compete for the spot...
No Decision Made at Backup QB
August 27, 2009 by
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Backup QB position still undetermined: With only a week and a half until the opener, Sooners coaches still aren't ready to reveal who quarterback Sam Bradford's backup will be. Both true freshman Drew Allen and redshirt freshman Landry Jones continue to compete for the spot...
No Decision Made at Backup QB
August 27, 2009 by
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Backup QB position still undetermined: With only a week and a half until the opener, Sooners coaches still aren't ready to reveal who quarterback Sam Bradford's backup will be. Both true freshman Drew Allen and redshirt freshman Landry Jones continue to compete for the spot...
No Decision Made at Backup QB
August 27, 2009 by
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Backup QB position still undetermined: With only a week and a half until the opener, Sooners coaches still aren't ready to reveal who quarterback Sam Bradford's backup will be. Both true freshman Drew Allen and redshirt freshman Landry Jones continue to compete for the spot...
No Decision Made at Backup QB
August 27, 2009 by
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Backup QB position still undetermined: With only a week and a half until the opener, Sooners coaches still aren't ready to reveal who quarterback Sam Bradford's backup will be. Both true freshman Drew Allen and redshirt freshman Landry Jones continue to compete for the spot...
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