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University of Oklahoma Athletics
High Winds Greet Sooners Thursday
April 06, 2006 | Football
NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma wrapped up its 11th practice of the spring inside Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Thursday afternoon.
High winds swirled inside the stadium making passes and punts fly wildly across Owen Field.
The Sooners will host the annual Red-White game on Saturday inside the stadium at 1 p.m. ESPN will televise the action live on a nation-wide telecast.
Commentator and former coach Gerry DiNardo spoke with Coach Stoops from the sideline during the afternoon session.
Complete information on the spring game is available online.
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Stoops said the high winds actually were a benefit.
"We had a couple games last season at Nebraska and (Texas) Tech where the wind blew like this so it helps to practice in it," he said. "I told the kickers to make sure they got in as much work as they could."
The OU coach said he expected Saturday's Red/White game to include approximately 70 snaps. He also said that the team will not be split into a pair of squads, but will work offense against defense.
After Thursday's practice, Stoops said that punter Cody Freeby had been removed from the roster.
Freeby, a junior from Fort Worth, had earlier been suspended and missed the first two scrimmages of the spring practice sessions.
"He has not live up to his responsibilities or expectations with the team or academically," Stoops said. "He also hasn't followed through on the disciplinary measures that resulted in those areas."
Freeby, from Fort Worth, ranked No. 7 in the Big 12 last season with an average of 42.8 yards per kick. It was his first full season as the Sooners' punter.
Stoops said junior Mike Knall will handle the punting duties in Saturday's Red/White Spring Game.
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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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