One Practice Left Before Spring Game

NORMAN, Okla. -- After completing Wednesday's session, the Sooners are down to one final practice without pads on Friday before the annual Spring Game on Saturday at 1 p.m.

The OU football team worked Wednesday under mostly sunny skies in Norman on the Bud Wilkinson Practice Fields and at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

"We've been doing a little but of scrimmaging on Mondays and Wednesdays," said head coach Bob Stoops as his team left Owen Field. "That's the last one before Saturday. Friday we're just in helmets. I thought the offensive execution was pretty sharp today. I thought the quarterbacks did an excellent job."

April 13 Practice Photos | 2005 Oklahoma Spring Football Central

On the quarterback rotation for Saturday...
"They're all going to play about the same (number of reps). I don't pay attention to who goes first or whatever. They're all going to play about the same like we've done every scrimmage"

On the cornerbacks...
"Nobody's locked anything down yet."

On the three-man defensive line...
"We've done that every year. We've always had that in the long-yardage package. Three down linemen and four backers."

On J.D. Runnels and getting him more involved...
We're doing all we can to not get him banged up -- to get him out of there as quickly as possible. He's an excellent player. Even a year ago, we were getting the ball out of the backfield in more situations. I imagine as we get into next year, we'll do that as well. He's a sure-handed guy that runs well with the ball. He definitely needs to be utilized. People should have to deal with him."

On Rhett Bomar...
"He's competed real well. He's made excellent progress. He's an excellent competitor and a conscientious guy. He's showing that on the field."

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Spring Game Ticket Information
Tickets for the OU football Spring Game are $10 at the gate or $5 in advance from the OU Athletics Ticket Office. Fans may purchase online at SoonerSports.com, call (405) 325-2424 or visit the ticket office during regular business hours.

OU students will be admitted free with vaild student ID. Sooner Kids' Club members will also be admitted free with ID.

OU Athletics Ticket Office Online | Map to Ticket Office

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Broadcast Information
Oklahoma's Spring Game will also be carried live on TV and radio across the state. Fans in the Oklahoma City metro area can watch the game on KWTV - Channel 9 while fans in the Tulsa area will see the game on KOTV - Channel 6. The game will also be televised live in Woodward on KOMI - Channel 24 and in Lawton on KSWO - Channel 5. Metro Sports will air the game live in Kansas City, Mo.

Chuck Cooperstein will have play-by-play assisted by Dean Blevins. John Holcomb and Toby Rowland will supply reports from the sidelines.

The Sooner Sports Radio Network will air the game live on radio in the Oklahoma City and Norman metro on KOKC - 1520 AM. KFAQ - 1170 AM will have the broadcast in the Tulsa area while KXCA - 1380 will carry the game in Lawton. Fans can also listen to the broadcast on KGFF - 1450 AM in Shawnee and KNED - 1150 AM in McAlester.

The radio broadcast will also be available online world-wide via Yahoo.

Bob Barry Sr. will call the game with Merv Johnson adding color. Brian Brinkley will give sideline reports.

The Spring Game will be webcast live to Sooner fans around the world on the O-Zone at SoonerSports.com. If you're not yet a member, those who sign up for an annual subscription between now and April 16 will receive an official spring game program and the 2005 OU football schedule magnet.

O-Zone Membership Information | Spring Practice Video | Audio

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Sooner Fan Fest
Sooner Fan Fest, an interactive fan entertainment area located on the north side of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, will be held for Sooner fans prior to Saturday's Spring Game. Fan Fest, presented by Sooner Sports Properties and the OU Athletics Department, will open at 11:00 am and close at approximately 12:45 pm.

Sooner fans of all ages can access Fan Fest and take part in the festivities. Highlights include:

Four inflatable interactive games for children (Moonbounce, 40' Obstacle Course, 18' Slide and Bungee Run)
Food Vendors Carl's Jr.
US Cellular Autograph Tent 2004 OU Football Seniors will sign autographs from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. Only one item allowed per person.

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2005 OU Football Spring Game
Saturday, April 16, at 1 p.m.
Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman
Admission $5 in advance, $10 at the gate

Coverage at SoonerSports.com
Live O-Zone Webcast of Spring Game
Coach Stoops Spring Game Press Conference
Video Highlights & Audio Interviews
Recap, Statistics and Photo Galleries

Spring Game Live Television
Channel 9 (KWTV) - Oklahoma City
Channel 6 (KOTV) - Tulsa
Channel 24 (KOMI) - Woodward
Channel 5 (KSWO) - Lawton
Metro Sports - Kansas City, Mo.

Spring Game Live Radio
1520 AM (KOKC) - Oklahoma City
1170 AM (KFAQ) - Tulsa
1380 AM (KXCA) - Lawton
1450 AM (KGFF) - Shawnee
1150 AM (KNED) - McAlester
Live Internet Broadcast via Yahoo

Other Sports in Action in Norman
Saturday, 10 a.m. - OU Women's Tennis vs. Texas Tech
Saturday, 3 p.m. - OU Softball vs. Texas A&M
Saturday, All Day - OU Track & Field Hosts John Jacobs Invitational

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