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University of Oklahoma Athletics
Sooners Begin Final Week of Spring Ball
April 11, 2006 | Football
NORMAN, Okla. -- The Sooner football team hit the practice fields Tuesday afternoon for the first time since the weekend's Red-White game.
The team worked at the Bud Wilkinson practice fields for an hour and a half before wrapping up inside the stadium on Owen Field.
The Red-White game traditionally signals the end of spring ball, but Oklahoma moved the game to avoid conflicts with Easter weekend and to accomodate a national television audience on ESPN.
OU is scheduled to practice again on Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. before holding a short scrimmage to conclude the spring session on Thursday.
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Head coach Bob Stoops, who earlier in the day attended the media conference for new head men's basketball coach Jeff Capel, said that his review of Saturday's Red/White Game changed little after film review.
“It was about what we thought and, again, it's tough for the head coach to be too excited one way or the other. I do like the speed of our defense. They are playing so cleanly and are so sound with their assignments.”
Tuesday's practice offered the opportunity to any shortcomings that turned up in the scrimmage. It was yet another day for a thin offensive line to get reps.
“I really feel like I'm getting better, like we're all getting better,” said tackle Branndon Braxton. “We have had a lot of reps but I think you'd have to say it has helped us."
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Be sure to check out Reggie Smith's journal and submit questions for the sophomore cornerback to answer in his next journal entry.
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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.
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.
It should be noted that all of the times and dates are subject to change. 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.
Thursday, June 25
Monday, June 22
Monday, May 18
Thursday, April 30
