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University of Oklahoma Athletics
Spring Ball? Practice Feels Like Summer
April 12, 2006 | Football
NORMAN, Okla. -- The next-to-last practice of the spring didn't feel like spring at all Wednesday.
With temps soaring to near 90 degrees in Norman, the mid-April afternoon provided summer-like conditioning for the Sooners as they worked at the Bud Wilkinson practice facility.
The two and one-half hour workout featured a first look at the two-minute drill.
"Not bad for the first day," Stoops said. "The offense really handled it quite well. It was good work. The defense was good too. They got their class and worked in a good way."
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A short scrimmage on Thursday will conclude the 2006 edition of spring ball for Oklahoma. Stoops said the coaching staff will decide Thursday morning as to the exact length of the scrimmage.
Also on Wednesday, kicker Garrett Hartley worked extensively at punting.
"He did real well," said Stoops. "He drove it into the wind and turned the ball over."
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Stoops said he and his staff will look all through the spring at punting prospects.
"Sometimes people out there are looking for a place," he said. "And we'll continue to work Mike (Knall) and Garrett (Hartley).
Thursday's practice is scheduled to begin at 3:45. Please monitor SoonerSports.com for the latest information
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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.
Be sure to check out Reggie Smith's journal and drop him a line. The sophomore cornerback will answer your questions in his next entry.
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