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University of Oklahoma Athletics
Sooners Hit Practice Fields in Full Pads
March 24, 2006 | Football
NORMAN, Okla. -- Spring practice finally moved outdoors on Friday afternoon as the Sooners worked in cool but sunny weather on the Bud Wilkinson Practice Fields.
An early spring snow melted quickly in Norman on Thursday and the fields were deemed dry enough for the team to move outside. Tuesday's and Wednesday's sessions were held on the synthetic turf inside the Everest Training Facility.
The Sooners also broke out full pads for the first time. For those unfamiliar with OU's practice routine, the defense wore white jerseys while the offense wore crimson. An extensive photo gallery of Friday's action is linked below.
After the practice OU head coach Bob Stoops announced that defensive tackle Brian Simmons had moved from the defensive line over to offense. The move is similar to those made in recent years that saw Jammal Brown and Davin Joseph move from defense to offense.
"He looks like a natural in there," Stoops said."
On Saturday, the Sooners will hold their first spring scrimmage inside the stadium. The workout begins at 11 a.m., and gates will open at 10 a.m.
Stoops said the scrimmage will consist of approximately 60 plays.
"We'll keep it pretty basic," he said. "We'll have some situations, but mostly we'll just be moving the football."
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Fans are encouraged to print the one-page roster linked above and bring to the scrimmage for reference. Newcomers and several returning players are sporting new numbers.
The actual scrimmage is expected to be at noon and will conclude at 1:30 p.m. Gates 1 and 11 will be open for entry into Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Both are on the west side. All university parking lots are open as is customary on the weekends.
Please continue to monitor SoonerSports.com for the latest information on 2006 OU spring football.
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2006 OU SPRING FOOTBALL SPECIFICS
A complete practice schedule is available online. Unless otherwise noted, Oklahoma's spring practices are open to the public. Most will be held on the practice fields immediately south of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and will begin around 3:30 p.m.
It should be noted that all of the times and dates are subject to change. Fans are encouraged to follow SoonerSports.com in the event that alterations are made to the schedule. For the latest information, please visit 2006 OU Spring Football Central.
The annual spring game is slated for Saturday, April 8, and will be televised live to the nation by ESPN. Advance tickets are available now from the OU Athletics Ticket Office.
Thursday, July 23
Tuesday, July 21
Thursday, July 16
Tuesday, July 14
