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Warm Wednesday for Sooner Spring Ball

Warm Wednesday for Sooner Spring Ball

April 05, 2006 | Football

By: Athletics Communications

NORMAN, Okla. -- The Sooner football team practiced in the warmest weather of the spring on Wednesday afternoon as temperatures climbed into the mid-80s in Norman.

The team worked in full pads in sunny but windy conditions for two and a half hours at the Bud Wilkinson Practice Facility adjacent to Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

OU is scheduled to practice again on Thursday at 3:45 p.m. before playing the annual spring game on Saturday, April 8, at 1 p.m. ESPN will televise the action live to the nation.

  April 5 Photos |   Printable Roster |  '06 Spring Central

A full slate of activities is planned, beginning with Sooner FanFest at 11 a.m. The large interactive area, located just north of the stadium, is free to the public. As part of FanFest, the US Cellular Autograph Tent will host former Oklahoma football legends signing autographs from 11:15 a.m., to 12:15 p.m. Only one item allowed per person.  
 
Five Sooner alums scheduled for the US Cellular autograph tent:
Jimbo Elrod (class of '75)
Tinker Owens (class of '75)
Steve Zabel (class of '69)
Leon Cross (class of '62)
Uwe von Schamann (class of '78)
 
Pre-game festivities in the stadium will include recognition of all former OU football alumni in attendance. 
 
View A-Z Information on 2006 Red-White Game and Activities

Get in the O-Zone

  Senior Defensive End Larry Birdine Ready for Action
  Junior OL Sherrone Moore Ready to Experience Big-Time Football
  Defensive Ends Coach Chris Wilson
  Coach Jackie Shipp on Progress of Defensive Tackles
 
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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.
 
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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