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University of Oklahoma Athletics
December 05, 2004 | Football
NORMAN, Okla. -- No. 2 Oklahoma (12-0) will play No. 1 USC (12-0) in the BCS National Championship Game in the Orange Bowl on January 4, 2005, in Miami.
The Sooners defeated Colorado, 42-3, in the Dr. Pepper Big 12 Conference Championship Game on Saturday night in Kansas City and finished No. 2 in the final BCS standings.
The following are quotes from head coach Bob Stoops...
OU Head Coach Bob Stoops
On Oklahoma's play at the end of the season:
“I like the fact that we've really peaked here at the end of the year. I think in most all areas I like the way we're playing in everything that we're doing.”
On how the BCS has been good to Oklahoma:
“We have intentionally gone out and worked to strengthen our schedule. We understand a little of how it works. I know the strength of schedule component was diminished a little bit this year, but it was still a factor. We've won a fair number of games too and that can't be overlooked. Going undefeated through the regular season in two straight years helped.”
On USC
“I haven't seen them a bunch, but we've got great respect for how they're coached and for their players. They've very similar to us. They have a great quarterback. You see Leinart, Bush and a great group of receivers. You look at us and you see Jason and Adrian and a great group of receivers. There's also a great fundamental structure, an aggressive style of play. We probably mirror each other in a lot of ways.”
On the quality of the match-up:
“Both have great traditions and great histories, and both are undefeated. It's about as attractive a match-up as it could be I would imagine. We're very excited. We feel like it's going to be a great game and we're proud to be associated with it.”
On missing a week of recruiting while preparing for the Big 12 Championship:
“Playing in the championship game doesn't hurt you any, but you still have to get out there and meet people. We've got some ground to make up.”
Comparing his feeling this year to this time last year:
“There is nothing to compare it to in that way.”
On Auburn not making the championship game
“It's unfortunate. That's very disappointing for them to have the year they had. I am sure it's disappointing for them. There isn't a good answer right now. It's just a tough position to be in.”
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