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Monday, November 30

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "The roars kept coming from under the closed doors of Oklahoma's locker room. Give Eric Mensik a game ball! Hurrah! Give Trent Ratterree a game ball! Hurrah! Give Ryan Broyles a game ball! Hurrah! Give Tress Way a game ball! Hurrah! Finally, just as the day began, Bob Stoops..."

Sooners Save Seniors' Legacy - Tulsa World

David Ubben of the Oklahoman: "Junior defensive back Jonathan Nelson intercepted Zac Robinson for his third pick in as many games. Nelson is the first Sooner to have three interceptions in three consecutive games since --well, senior cornerback Brian Jackson did it earlier this season. Jackson stretched his streak to..."

Jonathan Nelson, Jaz Reynolds, Eric Mensik - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Four Questions on Oklahoma Football - The Oklahoman

Go Figure Oklahoma for 2009 - USA Today

Wilson: Stoops Doesn't Talk About Rumors - The Oklahoman

Notre Dame's Shopping List Starts With Stoops - USA Today

Patchwork OL, Finest Defense, Kicking Game - Tulsa World

Analyzing OU Coach Bob Stoops - South Bend Tribune

Bowl Projections: OU vs. California - San Antonio Express

Mandel: Oklahoma in Sun vs. Bears - Sports Illustrated

Most Shocking Loss from Saturday? OSU at OU - ESPN

Notebook: Comet Comes Through - Tulsa World

Another Bowl Projection for Oklahoma - Sporting News

Was Bedlam Result Really an Upset? - CBS Sports

Griffin: Big 12 Should Have Orderly Bowl Process - ESPN

Bowl Bids Await After Bedlam Blowout - Associated Press

Defense Plays Well in Regular-Season Finale - Enid News

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Sunday, November 29

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "OSU ran only three offensive plays in OU territory all day -- from the 49, the 47 and the 45. The Cowboys couldn't convert one third-down try (0-for-14). The Big 12's best rushing team was slammed for 62 yards on the ground, and sore-armed QB Zac Robinson was never a threat to..."

OU Report Card from 27-0 Shutout of OSU - Tulsa World

From the Stillwater NewsPress: "Oklahoma State coaches and players refused to say just how much Saturday's 27-0 loss to the Sooners hurt, but you could tell it in the sounds of their answers. And you could certainly see it in their eyes. OSU senior cornerback/kick returner Perrish Cox tried to say no when asked..."

OSU Blows Best Chance to Beat OU - Stillwater NewsPress

OU Football Headlines

OU Shows Character in Shutout - Fort Worth Star Telegram

Sooners Crush OSU's BCS Dreams - The Oklahoman

Broyles, Defense Crush Oklahoma State - Tulsa World

OU's Owen Field Invincibility - Norman Transcript

Sooners Savor Sacking of Oklahoma State - Yahoo Sports

Sittler: Sooners Silence Their Critics - Tulsa World

Broyles, Defense Garner Big 12 Helmet Stickers - ESPN

Rhode: Not the Goodbye Anyone Expected - The Oklahoman

Sooners Win Big and Ugly vs. OSU - KTUL Channel 8

Sooner Report Card From Bedlam Shutout - The Oklahoman

OU Performance a Long Time Coming - Norman Transcript

Offense Struggles in Loss to Sooners - Stillwater NewsPress

Bob Stoops' Coaching Redemption - ESPN

Oklahoma State Stunned at Owen Field - Tulsa World

OU's Shutout Saved by TE Trent Ratterree - The Oklahoman

Meltdown Opens BCS Door to Others - Sports Illustrated

Punter Tress Way Oklahoma's MVP - The Oklahoman

OSU Nets Just Four Yards in Second Half - Tulsa World

Sooners Win Battle of Special Teams - Stillwater NewsPress

Patchwork O-Line in Progress - Tulsa World

Sooner Coaches Credit Players in Win - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Quashes OSU's BCS Hopes - ESPN

Perfect Storm of Disappointment for OSU - Tulsa World

Oklahoma Enjoys Home Cooking - Stillwater NewsPress

A Look at OU's Bowl Possibilities - Tulsa World

Ryan Broyles Still Going Strong - Norman Transcript

Ryan Broyles Streaks Past Cowboys - The Oklahoman

Corey Wilson Inspires With Walk on Field - Tulsa World

OSU's Missed Chance a Shame - Muskogee Phoenix

Jonathan Nelson Delivers Knockout Blow - The Oklahoman

Tress Way Helps Sooners Boot OSU - Tulsa World

Wilson Inspires With Pre-Game Walk - The Oklahoman

Notre Dame AD Denies Stoops Rumor - Sporting News

Sooners Down Cowboys in Bedlam Battle - The OU Daily

Power Hasn't Shifted in State - Stillwater NewsPress

Trent Williams Doesn't Play in Bedlam - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Friday, November 27

From USA Today: "It's a big, intimidating stadium, one of the loudest I've played in," says Lewis. "Two years ago when we played there, I couldn't even hear (quarterback) Zac (Robinson) say, 'Down, set.'" The hostile venue and loud crowd will just be a couple more obstacles for the Cowboys to try to overcome in a..."

Roles Reversed in Bedlam for Oklahoma - USA Today

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Oklahoma's Austin Box was talking about Bedlam the other day when he found the right five words: "I take it very personally." Part of that attitude stems from the fact that Box is expected to start in place of the injured Ryan Reynolds at middle linebacker Saturday. If the 6-5 Sooners are..."

Linebacker Austin Box Invested in Rivalry - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Losses Haven't Hurt OU's Preparation - The Oklahoman

Stoops Third in Active Winning Percentage - Tulsa World

Cale Gundy Has Seen Both Sides of Bedlam - The Oklahoman

Notebook: Point Explosion, Murray, Rushing - Tulsa World

Bill Land Old Hand at Calling Bedlam - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Sooners Team Notes - USA Today

Saturday's Big 12 Preview - San Antonio Express-News

Lepak FInally Realizes His Sooner Dream - The Oklahoman

OU Offensive Matchups vs. Cowboys - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Oklahoma State

Quinn Sharp's Kicks a Plus for Pokes - The Oklahoman

Woods' Bedlam Games Changed Culture - Tulsa World

OSU Offensive Matchups vs. the Sooners - The Oklahoman

OT Russell Okung is OSU's Rock - Associated Press

Gundy's Passion to Beat Sooners Strong - The Oklahoman

Thursday, November 26

Stewart Mandel of Sports Illustrated: "The good news is, quarterback Landry Jones has shown promise at times and is only a redshirt freshman; the bad news is, OU's defense could lose stars Gerald McCoy, Jeremy Beal and Travis Lewis to the NFL. But there's little evidence to suggest Stoops' recruiting has suddenly..."

Mandel: Sooners Will Be Back - Sports Illustrated

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Every day Trent Williams makes it out to Oklahoma's practice field, he does it with a tiny thought in the back of his mind. Teammates Jermaine Gresham, Sam Bradford and Brody Eldridge are there as well, but he sees Bradford's arm in a sling, Eldridge wearing a neck brace and..."

Senior Trent Williams Still Standing - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

Tradition Will Carry OU Over Pokes - Enid News & Eagle

Austin Box Gets Chance to Fill In - The Oklahoman

Sam Bradford a Hard Standard to Meet - Tulsa World

Backups Playing in Bedlam - The Oklahoman

Key Matchup: OSU O-Line vs. OU D-Line - Rivals

Big 12 Conference Predictions, Week 13 - ESPN

Up Close: Free Safety Quinton Carter - Tulsa World

Boise State to Cheer for.... Sooners? - Sports Illustrated

Injuries Force Backups Into Spotlight - The Oklahoman

Will the Sooners Respond "In a Big Way"? - ESPN

Notebook: Reynolds, O'Hara, No Spoiler - Tulsa World

Stoops Feels Bad for His Seniors - KTUL Channel 8

Sooners Saying Goodbye to Seniors - The Oklahoman

Austin Box to Start for Sooners - Enid News & Eagle

Sooner Fans Down - KFOR Channel 4

It's Bedlam for Good Cause - Pauls Valley Daily Democrat

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Oklahoma State

OSU Has Fought Its Way Back - FOX Sports

No Bedlam Grudge for Young - Tulsa World

Fields Remembers "OU Fans Crying" - The Oklahoman

Bedlam Series Adds Another Chapter - Sports Network

Cowboys Seek Another Rushing Title - The Oklahoman

Robinson Takes Place Against OU - Stillwater NewsPress

Wednesday, November 25

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "The difference between Oklahoma at home and on the road is far from secret. In fact, it's been one of the biggest stories in college football. Most want to know how a team can be so dominant when it dresses in its own locker room, and so, well, average when it doesn't. There's no..."

Home is Where OU's Game Is - Norman Transcript

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "If there are 50 kids in a room, he immediately embraces them, comes up to them, smiles, he's laughing, he's full of energy," Bowles said. "I think the thing that kind of grabs kids is, this guy is different. He's not a guy that walks in the room and thinks, 'OK, I'm somebody. I'm here. I've arrived..."

McCoy Always Striving for Perfection - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Winning Streak, Pride on the Line - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Tramel: OU Coaches Cool Under Fire - The Oklahoman

Sooners Spoilers on Saturday? - Norman Transcript

Don't Expect Stoops to Sacrifice Assistants - Tulsa World

Kicker Patrick O'Hara Seizes Role - The Oklahoman

Stoops Tries to Stay Calm in Storm - Associated Press

Notepad - Not Much on the Line - Norman Transcript

Stoops: Unfair to Single Out Players - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Serious About Streak - The Oklahoman

Sooners, Cowboys Reverse Roles - The OU Daily

Notebook: OU's Doomsday Scenario - Tulsa World

Hunters Become Hunted in Rivalry Week - Sporting News

Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State Preview - CBS Sports

Box, Reynolds, Taylor, Sympathy? - The Oklahoman

Lapek, Win Streak, Seniors, Murray - The OU Daily

Notebook: Sooners Still Upbeat - The Oklahoman

Eight Teams Have Shot at Alamo Bowl - San Antonio Express

What Happened to This Season? - Norman Transcript

Plenty Up for Grabs in Big 12 Final Week - Kansas City Star

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Headlines: Oklahoma State

Familiar Scene for OU, OSU - The Oklahoman

If OSU Wins at OU, Cowboys Deserve BCS Bowl - ESPN

Rhode: Revisiting 2001 Bedlam Game - The Oklahoman

Cowboys Seeking Holiday Treat - The OSU O'Collegian

Robinson Might Play in Bedlam Game - Associated Press

Gundy Expects Robinson to Start vs. OU - The Oklahoman

Robinson to Take His Place vs. OU? - Stillwater NewsPress

Gundy, Fool Me Once on Robinson - The Oklahoman

OSU's Offense Finds Perfect Balance - Tulsa World

Sunday, November 22

Dave Sittler of the Tulsa World: "Quick question: When was the last time Oklahoma entered a Bedlam Series game trying to spoil Oklahoma State's season? Quicker answer: How about never. At least not in the modern era... anytime post World War II. For more than 60 years, it's always been OSU trying to knock OU out of ..."

Sittler: Will Role as Spoiler be OU's Spark? - Tulsa World

Berry Tramel of the Oklahoman: "There are few things more shameful in the Bob Stoops era than being pushed around like this. Stoops seemed void of answers, and not even a Bedlam victory next Saturday -- which could spoil a glittering OSU season -- will soothe these wounds. This performance raises red flags to go..."

Tramel: No Excuses for This Sooner Loss - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Next Season Remains Mystery - Norman Transcript

OU Gets Hit Every Way at Tech - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Raiders Run All Over OU's Defense - Tulsa World

OL, Pass Coverage Receive Poor Marks - The Oklahoman

Tech Jumps All Over Oklahoma - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Tech Wears Out Vaunted OU Defense - The Oklahoman

Tech Thrashes Sooners in Lubbock - Tulsa World

Habern Suffers Broken Fibula in Loss - The Oklahoman

Texas Tech Humbles Oklahoma - Kansas City Star

Wildcat Formation Goes Awry for Sooners - The Oklahoman

Passing Around the Blame - Tulsa World

Sooners Staring at 6-6 Record? - Rivals

Raiders Jump Around in Blowout - The Oklahoman

Issues in Norman Go Beyond Injuries - Sporting News

Report Card Not Pretty for Sooners - Tulsa World

Tech Defense Gets Last Laugh - Lubbock Avalanche

Patrick O'Hara Perfect on Field Goals - The Oklahoman

No Pride, Flags, Injury Situation Worsens - Tulsa World

Beating Any OU Team Reason to Get Excited - Lubbock

Texas Tech Gets to Jump Around - Tulsa World

OU's Struggles on the Road Continue - The Oklahoman

OU Stymied by Tech Run Game - Lubbock Avalanche

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Saturday, November 21

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "DeMarco Murray is Oklahoma's most versatile offensive weapon and, along with receiver Ryan Broyles, is one of only two real threats to take it downtown on any given touch. "It's nice to see when you throw a 2-yard pass and they take it for 80," quarterback Landry Jones..."

Murray, Broyles Can Go Long - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

From the Norman Transcript: "The Red Raiders crushed Nebraska at Lincoln, have recent history on their side in Lubbock and beating OU, even a beaten-up OU, still means everything in the flatlands of the Texas Panhandle. Of course, nobody would be surprised to see the Sooners prevail. It's happened before and if the past..."

Offense Owes Defense in Lubbock - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

Stoops Leaving OU? Don't Count On It - Tulsa World

Sooners Might Need Some Magic Today - The Oklahoman

Bowl Picture Cloudy But Should Clear Up Soon - ESPN

Three Storylines for the Sooners in Lubbock - Tulsa World

Sooners Can Bump Up Bowl Stock - Norman Transcript

Sooners Not the Same Away From Home - Tulsa World

Murray, Nelson, Kickers, Tortillas - The Oklahoman

Sooners Have Difficulty Outside State - The Oklahoman

OU's Defensive Tackles Are Best Interviews - Tulsa World

Stoops to Notre Dame? Zero - Dallas Morning News

Where Has Sooner Magic Gone? - The Oklahoman

Notebook: Brotherly Shrug, Tech QB Shuffle - Tulsa World

Quick Preview of Big 12 Games - San Antonio Express-News

Who's Hot and Who's Not Across the Big 12 - ESPN

Oklahoma at Texas Tech Preview - Dallas Morning News

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas Tech

Injuries Cut Goals of Tech, OU - Lubbock Avalanche

DE Blasts Past Supposed Limits - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Is This the Best Defense of Stoops' Era? - Lubbock Avalanche

Is Tech Toughest Road Game in Big 12? - The Oklahoman

It's Senior Day for Texas Tech - Lubbock Avalanche

Friday, November 20

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "The interesting thing about Oklahoma's shutdown of Texas Tech last year was how basic the Sooners played it. They didn't flood the field with defensive backs like they had against Tech in years past. They didn't have the depth. Strongside linebacker/safety Keenan Clayton was the..."

OU's Pass Defense Aims to Smother Tech - Tulsa World

David Ubben of the Oklahoman: "Murray can thank his rise in production to a rise in touches, something OU didn't hide against the Aggies, lining up Murray in the Wildcat formation more than it had all season in an effort to get the junior running back the ball. "It's not only his speed out there, and his ability to make some..."

Sooners Get Bal to DeMarco Murray - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Looking Back, Tech Has Been Tough - Norman Transcript

Defense's Best Attributes is Its Smarts - The Oklahoman

OSU's Returned Bedlam Tickets Up For Grabs - Tulsa World

Big 12 Loaded with First-Round Talent - Kansas City Star

Big 12 Offenses Sputter Without Star QBs - Chicago Tribune

Big 12 Conference Power Ratings - Austin Chronicle

Dirty Dozen Rankings Week 12 - I Am the 12th Man

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas Tech

Five Reasons Tech Will Beat OU - Double T Nation

Tech Needs Win to Become Bowl Eligible - Associated Press

Tech Goes for Third vs. OU in Lubbock - Daily Toreador

Is 11:30 to Early? Not Necessarily - Lubbock Avalanche

Tech Keys to the Game vs. OU - Double T Nation

Franks, Crawford Out for OU Game - Lubbock Avalanche

Quit Being Fair-Weather Tech Fans - Daily Toreador

Thursday, November 19

From the Dallas Morning News: "When Stoops talks glowingly about a player, the NFL listens. And they are listening to what he has to say about his junior defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. "I don't like to draw comparisons between players," Stoops says, "but Gerald is as complete a player and person as we've had during..."

Draft Watch: Stoops Has Influence - Dallas Morning News

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "In the fourth quarter, OU sophomore defensive end Frank Alexander acted like he was about to rush Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson. But after the snap, Alexander dropped back into coverage, and racing 30 yards downfield with a receiver, Alexander was there to bat down..."

OU Defense Knocking Spread Offenses - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Up Close: OU Running Back Jermie Calhoun - Tulsa World

Sooner Offense is Healing - Norman Transcript

Murray Has It Both Ways - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Notebook: McCoy, Wildcat, Murray - Tulsa World

Stoops Stands By Former Assistant - The Oklahoman

Stoops Again Shoots Down Rumors - Sporting News

Oklahoma at Texas Tech Preview - The Sports Network

Sooners Learning to Kick Again - Norman Transcript

Antonio Perkins Leads Blood Drive - The OU Daily

Stoops to Notre Dame is Ridiculous - Sporting News

Big 12 Conference Viewer's Guide Week 12 - ESPN

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas Tech

Jones Making Most of Opportunity - Lubbock Avalanche

Oklahoma's Defense Wreaks Havoc - Daily Toreador

Tech Notebook: Wall, Williams Return - Lubbock Avalanche

Five Reasons Tech Will Lose - Double T Nation

Know the Foe: Texas Tech Red Raiders - Tulsa World

Wednesday, November 18

Jenni Carlson of the Oklahoman: "I think he has a chance to be as good as any player that we've had on defense," Venables said. "He has that kind of ability, but there's factors that will determine that. There's a lot of sacrifice that goes into becoming that type of a player. A lot of that is not up to me. It's up to him. "But if he..."

Ronnell Lewis Perseveres Despite Disorder - The Oklahoman

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "The Sooners this season are scary good on defense. OU ranks in the NCAA's top 10 in 11 different defensive categories. As many as nine players could expect to garner All-Big 12 accolades at season's end. The problem, though, has been well-documented: the Sooners have a..."

OU's Defense Ranks Among Stoops' Best - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Are OU's Roads Woes Fixable? - Norman Transcript

Walk-On Kicker Takes Big Step - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Sittler: OU Ready for Strange Lubbock - Tulsa World

Notebook: Stoops, Injuries, Murray, Kicker - The Oklahoman

Notebook: Murray Thinks He's Staying - Norman Transcript

Sooners Try to End Losing in Lubbock - Associated Press

Oklahoma a Leader in Sickle Cell Testing - The Oklahoman

Murray "Pretty Sure" He's Returning - Tulsa World

Stoops: Nothing Magical About Losses to Tech - AP

Brian Simmons, Brandon Caleb Back to Field - Tulsa World

Notebook: Simmons, Caleb, Stoops - Tulsa World

Stoops: Who Knows What's in Store? - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas Tech

Crunching the Numbers on Oklahoma - Double T Nation

Oklahoma Battles Losing Trend - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Tech Ready for Less Dominant Sooners - Daily Toreador

Tuesday, November 17

From the Daily Toreador: "...when the song 'Jump' came on, there were 80-year old women getting out of their wheel chairs and jumping up and down," offensive tackle Marlon Winn said. "The whole stadium was jumping up and down, and it was just demoralizing and it was one of the most humbling situations you...

Tech Players Recall 2008 Loss at Oklahoma - Daily Toreador

Tom Dienhart of Rivals posted a Q&A with Coach Stoops: "Bob Stoops has made Oklahoma the premier program in the Big 12, guiding the Sooners to the 2000 national championship. Stoops also has led Oklahoma to the BCS title game in 2003, '04 and '08. This has been a trying season for Stoops, 49, and the Sooners, who...

Q&A With Oklahoma Head Coach Bob Stoops -Rivals

OU Football Headlines

Simmons Returns to Practice, O'Hara - The Oklahoman

Walkon Patrick O'Hara Has Special Debut - Tulsa World

Can OU Maintain Momentum at Tech? - USA Today

OU Unveils One-Game Uniforms at Tech - Norman Transcript

OU Player Quotes on Special Uniforms - The Oklahoman

Sooner Players Fond of Special Uniforms - Tulsa World

OU to Wear Special Uniforms at Tech - The Oklahoman

Sooners Turn to Non-Scholarship Kicker - Associated Press

Topeka Walk-On Boots for OU - Topeka Capital-Journal

Stoops: Notre Dame Rumors Ridiculous - Tulsa World

Tramel: Notre Dame No Place for Stoops - The Oklahoman

Stoops Squashes Notre Dame Rumors - Norman Transcript

Sooners' New Kicker Cinderella Story - Enid News & Eagle

Big 12 Conference Power Ratings, Week 12 - ESPN

Big 12 Conference Football Ratings - Omaha World-Herald

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas Tech

Leach Questions Jeffers' Effort - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Last Year's Loss to OU Still Bitter - Dallas Morning News

OU Thrashing Still Vivid for Tech - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Five Questions About OU-Texas Tech - Double T Nation

Tech Looks for Spark at Quarterback - USA Today

Monday, November 16

David Ubben of the Oklahoman: "Against the Aggies, Murray had 23 touches--18 carries and five receptions. He turned those touches into 223 total yards and two touchdowns. Murray lined up at running back, receiver and took snaps in the Wildcat package. He'd done all three at various points throughout the..."

Jones, Murray, Defense, Young Players - The Oklahoman

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "Again, the Sooners at home were incomparable. That's now 29 in a row and 65-2 all-time under Bob Stoops. But guess what? The next opponent -- Texas Tech -- doesn't come to Norman. This Saturday's 11:30 a.m. kickoff is in Lubbock, where Stoops' last two trips -- 23-21 in..."

Defensive Gem, Safe at Home, Kicking - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Final Two Weeks Will Weed Out - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Sooner Magic Starting to Turn Around? - ESPN

Pass Protection, Penalties, Jackson, Murray - Tulsa World

Kicker Patrick O'Hara Gets His Chance - The Oklahoman

Jones Bounces Back After Catching Flack - The OU Daily

O-Line Mistakes Mental, Not Physical - The Oklahoman

Despite Win, Offense Still Shows Trouble - Norman Transcript

Irish Eyes on Stoops? Wait Just a Second - Tulsa World

Trotter: Thoughts and Observations - The Oklahoman

Jones, Murray Collect Helmet Stickers - ESPN

OU Calms Nerves With Win - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Rhode: Sooners, Odds Look Better - The Oklahoman

Big 12 Bowl Picture Starting to Clear Up - ESPN

DeMarco Murray Stabilizes Offense - The OU Daily

Big 12's Bowl-O-Rama - San Antonio Express-News

Projecting All 34 Bowl Matchups - Sports Illustrated

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas Tech

Raiders Lack Winning Rhythm - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Breaking Down Texas Tech - The Oklahoman

Dismal Report Card for Tech - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Friday, November 13

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "In truth, King is the more physical, play-the-run type that English was. Washington is the more athletic, in-space player who sees himself more in the mold of playmaker Jeremy Beal, who plays opposite English. "Jeremy is quicker than me and I'm faster than him," Washington..."

Washington Working Way Up - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

David Ubben of the Oklahoman: "Though the offense failed to produce enough points to win in both games, senior left tackle Trent Williams said there's no tension between the team's units. "At the end of the day, we're all teammates, and when a teammate's down, you're going to pick that teammate up..."

No Tension Between Offense, Defense - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Sooners Uncertain Who Will Kick Saturday - Tulsa World

OU Receivers Remain Inconsistent - Norman Transcript

Will Sooners Make Changes on Offense? - ESPN

Mike Leach Reflects on OU Tenure - Tulsa World

Twitter, YouTube Empower Fans - Sports Illustrated

Tramel: Jones' Struggles Aren't Unique - The Oklahoman

10 Bowl Matchups That Would be a Treat - NBC Sports

Oklahoma Dogged by Injuries, Attrition - ESPN

Effort, Discipline Lacking During Slide - Associated Press

Many OU Fans Want Chant to Stop - The Oklahoman

GM Not Worried About Tommie Harris - Chicago Tribune

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas A&M

Balance Powers Aggies - Bryan-College Station Eagle

Duplicate Numbers Cause Confusion - Houston Chronicle

Aggies Hope to Rebound After Near Miss - ESPN

Special Teams Struggle - Bryan-College Station Eagle

Third Downs Key for Texas A&M - ESPN

Thursday, November 12

Oklahoma freshman quarterback Landry Jones has endured quite the rollercoaster ride of late. But through these turbulent times of a 5-4 season, Jones, his teammates say, has remained even-keeled...

Jones Shaking Off Nebraska Loss - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Up Close: Sophomore LB Austin Box - Tulsa World

From the Blogs: Stoops, Playing for Pride - Tulsa World

Jeffries Hurt, O-Line Gets Thinner - The Oklahoman

OU Notebook: Jeffries, McCoy, Tennell - Tulsa World

Notebook: Williams, Habern, Easley - The Oklahoman

Kicking Woes Plague Sooners - Norman Transcript

What to Watch in the Big 12, Week 11 - ESPN

Know the Foe: Texas A&M Aggies - Tulsa World

Opponent Watch: Texas A&M

QB Johnson Quietly Leading the Pack - Houston Chronicle

Offense Faces Tough Task - Austin American-Statesman

Texas A&M-Oklahoma at a Glance - Dallas Morning News

Wednesday, November 11

Berry Tramel of the Oklahoman: "Bob Stoops says he doesn't slam the door behind him and commence to screaming. Doesn't kick holes in the wall. Doesn't take out his frustrations on the family pooch. "Not my style," Stoops said. Not even in this most frustrating of football seasons, when the Sooners are a field goal..."

Tramel: Coach Stoops' Challenge - The Oklahoman

Dave Sittler of the Tulsa World: "The wheels on the bus are definitely going round and round around the Oklahoma football program these days. People are also getting tossed under it, as a frustrated Sooner Nation attempts to identify those responsible for the totally unexpected 5-4 start to a season when most Sooners..."

Sittler: OU Needs to Avoid Pointing Fingers - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Injury News Has Become Old Hat for OU - The Oklahoman

Injury to Jones Leaves Seven Active - Norman Transcript

Jinxed Sooners Limp Home With More Injuries - ESPN

OU Has 40% Attrition Rate on O-Line - Tulsa World

Trent Williams, Jeffries, Fourth Down, McCoy - Tulsa World

Mistakes Crippling OU Offense - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Oklahoma's Walking Wounded - The Oklahoman

Horning: What's Left to Play For? - Norman Transcript

Sooners Lose Jarvis Jones for Season - Tulsa World

Stoops: Sooners Planned to Go For Two - The Oklahoman

OU Projected in Alamo vs. Minnesota - Sports Illustrated

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas A&M

Sherman Grades Johnson's Play - ESPN

Texas A&M Still One Win Away - The Battalion

Texas A&M Football Notes - Austin American-Statesman

Tragedy Hits Close to Home - San Antonio Express-News

Tuesday, November 10

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "All told, the group committed five false starts and two personal fouls, part of why OU could not sustain any offensive momentum. "We have to have a little more poise," Stoops said. Stoops was asked if he thought the no-huddle or the quick snap counts contributed to the penalties. "You're..."

Stoops Frustrated With Line, Penalties - The Oklahoman

Tim Griffin of ESPN: "The Sooners' bad luck bottomed out Saturday night when they lost to Nebraska -- a watershed moment in Bob Stoops' illustrious coaching career. It was the fewest number of points that the Sooners have scored in the Stoops era. "When we get into a tough game like this we don't..."

Sooner Magic Appears to Have Dried Up - ESPN

OU Football Headlines

Sooner Losses Mount on Both Lines - Norman Transcript

OU Loses Two More Starters - Tulsa World

Eldridge, English Out for Season - The Oklahoman

Stoops Confident Landry Jones Will Rebound - ESPN

Landry Jones, Feeding Hungry, Kicking - Tulsa World

OU Won't Need Lights in Final Games - Norman Transcript

English, Eldridge Injured - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Oklahoma Offense Painful to Watch - ESPN

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas A&M

A&M Rather Not Start Tradition - San Antonio Express-News

Work to Be Done for A&M - Bryan-College Station Eagle

Aggies Seek Consistency - Houston Chronicle

A&M Must Forget Loss to CU - Bryan-College Station Eagle

Sherman: Wait and See on Injuries - Houston Chronicle

Monday, November 9

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "Surveying the fallout from a 10-3 loss to Nebraska -- the first time a Bob Stoops-coached team was held out of the end zone, and an incomprehensible plummet for a team that set NCAA scoring records last year -- Wilson, the Sooners' offensive coordinator, said he's seen the same mistakes..."

Change Must Come for Oklahoma - Tulsa World

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "With three regular-season games still to go, this year is far from done. Matchups with Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State will determine whether the Sooners finish anywhere from second to fifth in the Big 12 South. But if this team doesn't make rapid improvement, 2005 will no..."

Is This the Worst OU Team of Decade? - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Tramel: Bad Year Gets Worse in Lincoln - The Oklahoman

Problems Still There for Sooners - Norman Transcript

Offense Misses Defensive Party - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

What's Left for Oklahoma Sooners? - USA Today

OU, A&M Reflect Big 12 Struggles - Dallas Morning News

Notebook: Eldridge Sorely Missed - Tulsa World

Miscommunication Led to Puzzling Pass - The Oklahoman

Sooner Magic? Not This Year - Enid News & Eagle

Goals, Tress Way, Landry Jones, Morale - The Oklahoma

Record Breaker, Defense, Tress Way - Tulsa World

What We Learned in the Big 12, Week 10 - ESPN

Half Right, But All Wrong in Lincoln - Norman Transcript

OU Unranked for First Time Since 2005 - Tulsa World

Five Interceptions Too Many - The OU Daily

Sloppy Play Knocks OU Out of Top 25 - The Oklahoman

Losses Leave OU With Uncertain Future - Tulsa World

Sooners Fall Out of Top 25 - Norman Transcript

Tramel: OU Game Plan Misfired at NU - The Oklahoman

Griffin: Stumbling Sooners in Sun Bowl? - ESPN

Oklahoma Makes Rare Exit From AP Poll - Sporting News

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Texas A&M

Mystifying Season Rolls On for Aggies - Houston Chronicle

Rocky Mountain Sigh - Bryan-College Station Eagle

Breaking Down Texas A&M - The Oklahoman

Big 12 Still Has Plenty of Drama Left - Houston Chronicle

Failed Stops Haunt Aggies - San Antonio Express-News

Texas A&M Aggies Team Notes - USA Today

Friday, November 6

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "A year ago, Oklahoma's defensive philosophy wasn't rocket science. Just keep it simple summed it up the best. The Sooners didn't blitz much and the coverages were more about getting everyone on the same page instead of confusing opposing quarterbacks. Substitutions were..."

Sooner Defense Anything But Basic - Norman Transcript

From the Nebraska State Paper: "Stoops used to win those games without much sweat. These days, the longer a game remains in doubt, the more you can count on the Sooners falling apart. Can NU keep OU on the burner long enough to hit its melting point? This is no vintage Oklahoma squad - its weak offensive..."

OU a Measuring Stick for Huskers - Nebraska State Paper

OU Football Headlines

Stoops Confident in Special Teams - Tulsa World

OU-Nebraska a Four-Star Game to Watch - ESPN

Tackle Cory Brandon Back in Lineup - The Oklahoman

Second-Season Success: Paths Break - Kansas City Star

Sooners Might Need to be Special in Lincoln - Tulsa World

No Plans to Change Punt Formation - The Oklahoman

Murray Left His Mark(s) on Kansas State - Tulsa World

Caleb Probable Against Nebraska - The Oklahoman

Trotter: Breaking Down the Matchups - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Nebraska Cornhuskers

Suh, McCoy Lead the Way - Omaha World-Herald

OU's McCoy an All-Around Player - Lincoln Journal-Star

Huskers Hope to Pressure QB - Grand Island Independent

Weekly Buzz Out of Lincoln - Big Red Network

Five Keys for Huskers vs. Oklahoma - Nebraska State Paper

Osbourne: Maturity Key for QB - Omaha World-Herald

Suh Takes Center Stage vs. OU - Grand Island Independent

Oklahoma Insider News - Lincoln Journal-Star

Brooks to Return for OU Game - Omaha World-Herald

Osbourne: Playing Freshman QBs - Grand Island Independent

Thursday Post-Practice Report - Lincoln Journal-Star

NU, OU Heisman Winners Converge - Omaha World-Herald

Thursday, November 5

From the Omaha World-Herald: "Sooners quarterback Landry Jones was asked early in the week if he thought his guys up front realized the magnitude of the task at hand. Jones, with a wry smile, replied, "I hope so." His response provoked laughter, but this week's challenge for the offensive line is no laughing matter as..."

Nebraska Prepping for Explosive OU - Omaha World-Herald

Tim Griffin of ESPN: "That speed might be a stunner to some defenders. But it's a natural advantage that Miller likes to spring on unsuspecting opponents. "It's fun and I love it," Miller said. "When they see somebody 6-4 and 224 pounds they think I can just catch the ball. But it's nice to surprise and shock them sometimes..."

Dejuan Miller Can Beat Defenses With Size, Speed - ESPN

OU Football Headlines

It's Dejaun Miller's Time to Shine - Norman Transcript

Showdown in Lincoln, Best DT? - The Oklahoman

Up Close: Redshirt Freshman Joseph Ibiloye - Tulsa World

OU On the Line vs. Huskers - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Stats Don't Lie When It Comes to Landry - The Oklahoman

Sooners, Huskers Square Off in Lincoln - Sports Network

Tramel: Bring Back Annual OU-Nebraska - The Oklahoman

McCoy Semifinalist for Bednarik Award - Tulsa World

OU Has Too Much Offensive Power - Columbus Telegram

What to Watch For in Big 12 This Weekend - ESPN

Notes: Caleb, Eldridge, McCoy, Broyles - The Oklahoman

Emig: OU-Nebraska 2000, Best 93? - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Nebraska Cornhuskers

Can OU's O-Line Handle Huskers? - Lincoln Journal-Star

Watch Out for OU's Cornerbacks - Nebraska State Paper

QB Green's Learning Experience Emboldens - ESPN

Crick Wreaking Havoc for NU - Grand Island Independent

NU Assistant Embraces OU Matchup - Omaha World-Herald

Six Heisman Winners to Appear - Lincoln Journal-Star

Know the Foe: Nebraska Cornhuskers - Tulsa World

Crick Not a Fan of the Spotlight - Omaha World-Herald

D-Lineman's Success Surprises Coach - Lincoln Journal-Star

Nebraska Hopes to Control Tempo - Associated Press

Special Teams Standout Brings All - Lincoln Journal-Star

The Education of Cody Green - Nebraska State Paper

QB Relationship Remains Strong - Omaha World-Herald

Offensive Coordinator to Remain on Sideline - ABC TV

Wednesday, November 4

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "The key matchups for OU-Nebraska will be up front, both offensive lines facing big tasks in dealing with defensive front fours that arguably are the best in the Big 12, with Texas a close third. "The defensive fronts are very good with strong players up there that are talented and..."

Key Matchups Up Front - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

From the Omaha World-Herald: "Ndamukong Suh insists he's not frustrated. Not frustrated with Nebraska opponents because of the way they scheme against him -- like Saturday when Baylor constantly double-teamed and cut-blocked Suh. It worked to slow him but helped allow fellow tackle Jared Crick collect a..."

Passionate Suh Frustrated Too? - Omaha World-Herald

OU Football Headlines

Jones Continues Trend of Solid QB Play - Tulsa World

Forde: No Way Oklahoma Will Mess With Uniforms - ESPN

Notepad: Wilson, OL, Defense, Huskers - Norman Transcript

Sittler: OU-Nebraska Has Lost Its Luster - Tulsa World

Stoops Wasn't As Optimistic About OL - The Oklahoman

Previewing Oklahoma at Nebraska - CBS Sports

Notebook: Wilson, OL, Patton, Pelini - Tulsa World

Q&A With Head Coach Bob Stoops - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Nebraska Cornhuskers

Dennard: Will Play "Regardless" - Lincoln Journal-Star

NU Counting on Talented Newcomers - Omaha World-Herald

Pelini, Stoops Have Long History - Grand Island Independent

Kinnie: Little Things Count - Omaha World-Herald

Pelini Puts Suh's Wreck to Rest - Lincoln Journal-Star

Pelini: Suh Responsible in Follow-Up - Omaha World-Herald

Nebraska's Offense is Struggling - The Oklahoman

Crick, Suh Impress Jason Peter - Omaha World-Herald

Suh Faces In-House Discipline - Grand Island Independent

Nebraska Midweek Press Conference - Omaha World-Herald

Tuesday, November 3

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "If this was a challenge, Miller has responded. He caught five balls for 67 yards in OU's win over Baylor. He would have been in the thick of the Texas game, but Ryan Broyles had returned from his shoulder injury and forced Miller out of the rotation. By the 16-13 loss to the 'Horns, OU..."

Dejuan Miller Finally Hits His Stride - Tulsa World

From the Lincoln Journal-Star: ""I tell you what it did," Stoops said of going to the offense he did. "It immediately attracted quarterbacks and receivers, and that was a place where we were really void of talent when we arrived here. We really didn't have a quarterback on campus, and bringing that system in we got..."

Stoops Right Formula for Turnaround - Lincoln Journal-Star

OU Football Headlines

Jones, But What About Broyles? - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Wilkie: Kings of Lean Choose to be Sooners - ESPN

Caleb, Moving Chains, Back in BCS - Norman Transcript

Stoops: OU-Nebraska Rivalry Has Changed - Tulsa World

Big 12 Mulls Scheduling Changes - Boulder Daily Camera

Landry Jones Wins Big 12 Honors, Again - The Oklahoman

Notebook: A&M Time, Jones, Broyles, Caleb - Tulsa World

Miller Provides OU Another Target - Associated Press

Ware Still Predicts 8-4 for Sooners - The Oklahoman

Rhode: Big 12 Power Ratings - The Oklahoman

Big 12 Adopts More Defensive Personality - Kansas City Star

Big 12 North Division a Muddled Mess - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: Nebraska Cornhuskers

Husker Offense on Shaky Ground - Omaha World-Herald

Stoops, Pelini Reflect on Series - Nebraska State Paper

OU-NU Features Defenses - Grand Island Independent

Pelini Waiting Again to Announce QB - Omaha World-Herald

Carl Pelini No Stranger to Stoops - Lincoln Journal-Star

Pelini Intent on Improving Huskers' Rushing - ESPN

Game to be Defensive Struggle? - Omaha World-Herald

Notebook: Helu, Cooper, Dreams - Lincoln Journal-Star

Pelini: Green Has to Earn Start - Omaha World-Herald

Pelini Expects Robinson Back - Associated Press

Top OU, Nebraska Players to Gather - Fremont Tribune

Huskers' First OU Practice Complete - Lincoln Journal-Star

Monday, November 2

Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Retrospect will give us a better picture, but Oklahoma for six quarters now is looking more and more like a complete team. "I just said that in the locker room," coach Bob Stoops said Saturday night after the Sooners' won a 42-30 tussle with Kansas State, which looks to..."

OU Putting Pieces Together - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "But no offensive player in the league is having the kind of season Broyles is. He leads the country all by himself with 10 touchdown receptions. Imagine how many Broyles would have if he didn't miss two games with a fractured shoulder blade. Or put it this way: Broyles is averaging..."

Ryan Broyles Due Big-Time Honors - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Landry Jones Looking Bradford-esque - Tulsa World

Sooners Look Like Old Selves - Norman Transcript

Trotter: Oklahoma Football Notes - The Oklahoman

Defense Sees Slipups Against K-State - Norman Transcript

Breaking Down Nebraska Cornhuskers - The Oklahoman

OU Takes Strides But Nebraska Looms - Tulsa World

Landry Jones Fills Role as OU's Leader - The OU Daily

Oklahoma Sooners Team Notes - USA Today

Landry Jones Finishes Strong - Enid News & Eagle

Offensive Line Getting in Sync? - Norman Transcript

OU Notebook: Battle at Right Tackle - The Oklahoman