Ins and Outs of Wednesday's Practice

NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma's football team was inside and outside Wednesday after morning rains gave way to partly cloudy conditions. The Sooners worked out for two and one-half hours, including a 20-minute scrimmage at the conclusion of the workout. Head coach Bob Stoops remains pleased with the progress of his team.

The team spent the first hour of the practice at the Everest Training Center, then moved outside to Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

"We gave our field some time to dry," Stoops said. "It dries so well and we really prefer to practice on real grass."

Junior college transfer quarterback Joey Halzle continued to impress, especially during the scrimmage.

Printable Spring Roster | 2006 OU Football Spring Central

"Joey is doing well," Stoops said. "I don't know that he's had a bad day. He has a great feel for the game and good poise."

Near the end of the practice, Halzle connected with tight end Joe Jon Finley on a 20-yard touchdown toss.

"Joe Jon is a good receiver," Stoops said, "and now he has some maturity. We look forward to seeing what he can do."

The Sooners are off Thursday, but return to the practice field Friday at 3:45 p.m. Weather permitting, that workout will take place outdoors and will be open to the public. If forced to move indoors, it will be closed.

Head Coach Bob Stoops | CB D.J. Wolfe | TE Joe Jon Finley

On Saturday, the team will hold its second scrimmage of the spring. The practice will begin at 11 a.m., in the stadium with the scrimmage scheduled to begin at 12:15 p.m. Stoops said the scrimmage will last approximately one hour and 15 minutes. Last week, the Sooners scrimmaged for 60 plays.

Fans may enter through gates 1 or 11 and there is no admission charge. Some concessions stands will be open. Campus parking lots around the stadium also will be available.

The one-page printable roster has been updated with current jersey numbers, heights and weights. Fans are encouraged to print and bring to practices and scrimmages for reference.

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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 3:45 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 recaps, scrimmage stats, photo galleries and O-Zone features, 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.

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