Archives: April 2009

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Thursday, April 30

All-American defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is a proven commodity on the field and a proven good guy off of it. Latest evidence: McCoy joined with the Athletics Department in taping a clip acknowledging the contributions of his fellow students at football games and encouraging them to get their season tickets.

McCoy's Message | 2009 Student Football Season Tickets

For the first time, the Oklahoma Athletics Department is offering fans the opportunity to bid on authentic game-worn Sooner football jerseys. In conjunction with the 2009 NFL Draft, three road white jerseys worn during the 2006 season are now available in the official OU Athletics Online Auction. Each jersey has unique imperfections and markings inherent with game-worn items and is accompanied by a notarized certificate of authenticity.

Game-Worn Jerseys | Legends Helmet | Pink Softball Items

OU Football Headlines

Sooners to Huskers: "Follow Me" - Tulsa World

OU-Florida Rematch in Pasadena? NBC Sports

Big 12 Football Still Lags in Opponents - The Oklahoman

Spring's Biggest Winners and Losers - Sports Illustrated

Harris Making Transition to LB - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Big 12 Conference News and Notes - ESPN

Mangino Has 'Em Dreaming Big at KU - Rivals

Wednesday, April 29

Andrew Perloff of Sports Illustrated shares an absurdly early mock first round for the 2010 NFL Draft. Sooner quarterback Sam Bradford is the first pick, DT Gerald McCoy is No. 3 and three other Sooners are projected to be selected in the first round.

Five Sooners in First Round of 2010 Draft - Sports Illustrated

You have until Friday at 11 a.m. to bid on an authentic OU helmet signed by several of the former Sooner greats who returned to Owen Field on April 11. In conjunction with its annual Spring Game, the University of Oklahoma started a new tradition in 2009 with the inaugural Varsity "O" Legends Flag Football Classic.

Bid Now: OU Athletics Auction | Softball Game-Worn Items

OU Football Headlines

Sports World, Oklahoma Tweeting - USA Today

Big 12 Conference News and Notes - ESPN

Nebraska Desires Season to Celebrate - Tulsa World

Tuesday, April 28

Quentin Chaney's deal with St. Louis pushes the total number of Sooner free agents to four (Jon Cooper with Vikings, Lendy Holmes with Redskins and Brandon Walker with Texans). The quartet join five Sooners who were selected in the 2009 NFL Draft.

OU Draft Central | All-Time | Stoops' Era | Notes | Pro Sooners

2007 Fiesta Bowl Reunion in Minnesota - Tulsa World

Duke Robinson a Steal in Fifth Round - Sports Illustrated

Cutler Reaches Out to WR Iglesias - Chicago Tribune

Bradford, Robinson Bedlam Friends - The Oklahoman

College Stars Boosting NFL Stock - NBC Sports

Holmes Determined to Show Worth - The Oklahoman

Iglesias Excited to be a Bear - Chicago Tribune

Walker on All-Undrafted Team - College Football News

Three Sooners Sign Free Agent Deals - Tulsa World

Four Sooners Sign Free Agent Deals - The Oklahoman

Big 12 Conference News and Notes - ESPN

Monday, April 27

Five Sooners were selected in the 2009 NFL Draft: Phil Loadholt heads to Minnesota to join Adrian Peterson, Juaquin Iglesias is on to Chicago, Nic Harris will move to linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, Duke Robinson becomes the first Sooner ever drafted by the Carolina Panthers and Manuel Johnson heads back to Texas to don the silver star for the Dallas Cowboys.

OU Draft Central | All-Time | Stoops' Era | Notes | Pro Sooners

OU Draft Headlines

Oklahoma Loaded for 2010 NFL Draft - The Oklahoman

OU Sends Slew of Guys to Next Level - Norman Transcript

Reaction to Loadholt's Selection - Tulsa World

Bears Worked Iglesias in Killeen - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Sooners Rank High for 2010 Draft - The Oklahoman

Later Nets Sooner Iglesias for Bears - Chicago Sun-Times

OU NFL Draft Notebook - The Oklahoman

Loadholt Will Remember Forever - Colorado Springs Gazette

Bills Draft AHS Star Nic Harris - Alexandria Town Talk

Minnesota Finds Potential Starters - NFL.com

Carolina: Duke Robinson Q&A - Panthers.com

Bills See Harris as Linebacker - BuffaloBills.com

OU Draft Headlines

Gerald McCoy Linchpin of Sooner Defense - ESPN

Texas Won't Change to Counter OU Titles - Tulsa World

Travis Lewis a Scary Proposition for Rest of Big 12 - ESPN

OU Spring Football Review - Tulsa World

Friday, April 24

The 2009 NFL Draft is this weekend and SoonerSports.com will provide the latest coverage of Sooners heading to the pros. We'll have notes and links to media coverage all week plus updates throughout the weekend as the names are called. Remember, the first three rounds will be held on Saturday with TV coverage on the NFL Network and ESPN beginning at 3 p.m. Central.

Sooner NFL Draft Central | NFL: Draft | ESPN: Draft

OU Football Headlines

Sam Bradford and the NFL - The Oklahoman

Breaking Down the Sooners in the Draft - The OU Daily

Big 12 Conference News and Notes - ESPN

A Look at Oklahoma's Conference Dominance - Rivals

Thursday, April 23

On the Road with Phil Loadholt - Scout

Robinson, Loadholt Could be First - The OU Daily

Best Teams Should Meet in Big 12 Title Game - Tulsa World

Loadholt: Leader of the Colorado Pack - Denver Post

Big 12 Conference News and Notes - ESPN

Robinson First Interior OL Taken? - Colts.com

Wednesday, April 22

Sooners Set for Historic Draft in 2010 - Tulsa World

Big 12 South Spring Football Review - Dallas Morning News

Sobering Words from Trent Smith - Tulsa World

Draft Q&A with Nic Harris - The OU Daily

Draft Projections for Big 12 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Brown Might Not Vote in Poll - Tulsa World

Focus on the Offensive Tackles - College Football News

Big 12 Conference News and Notes - ESPN

Big 12 South Stacked Again - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Spring Football in the Big 12 - Big 12 Conference

Tuesday, April 21

Sooner NFL Draft Central | NFL: Draft | ESPN: Draft

OU Football Headlines

Sooner Stars Have Mixed NFL Success - The Oklahoman

Q&A with Receiver Juaquin Iglesias - The OU Daily

Coach Stoops Comes in at No. 2 - Rivals

Vikings Struck Gold with OU's Peterson - FOX Sports

Big 12 Conference News and Notes - ESPN

Monday, April 20

Trent Williams Central Player for OU in 2009 - ESPN

Phil Loadholt's Draft Stock Rising - The Oklahoman

Commercialized College: Corporate Sponsors - USA Today

Q&A With Dusty Dvoracek - The Oklahoman

Big 12 Conference News and Notes - ESPN

Thursday, April 16

In conjunction with its annual Spring Game last Saturday, the University of Oklahoma started a new tradition in 2009 with the inaugural Legends Varsity "O" Flag Football Classic. Now is your chance to bid on an authentic OU helmet signed by some of the former Sooner greats who returned to Owen Field.

Auction: Authentic OU Helmet Signed by Sooner Legends

OU Football Headlines

Rock Solid D Matures in Shadow of Star QB - Tulsa World

Big 12 Conference News and Notes - ESPN

Could It Be a Big Red Showdown? - Tulsa World

Best Non-Conference Games for 2009 - Yahoo Sports

Wednesday, April 15

The setting sun on Tuesday evening provided a fitting backdrop to the final session of 2009 spring practice for the OU football team. The workout, held three days after the Spring Game, provided the team an opportunity to polish after reviewing film from Saturday's action.

2009 OU Spring Football Central | 2009 Football Schedule

OU Football Headlines

What We Learned at OU's Spring Practices - ESPN

Awards at Scholar-Athlete Breakfast - The Oklahoman

Cherokees to Honor Bradford - Tulsa World

Spring Football Answers Questions - The OU Daily

Chris Brown Paces Oklahoma Run Game - ESPN

OU Reunion: Sooners Flock to Dibble - The Oklahoman

Boz Wouldn't Fit Today But Great Theatre - Tulsa World

Robinson ready for Home - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tuesday, April 14

Spring practice comes to a close this afternoon in Norman. We've posted hundreds of photos, video highlights and interviews with Sooner players since the first practice on March 3. Watch for our final coverage of spring ball later this evening here at SoonerSports.com.

2009 OU Spring Practice Concludes Tuesday Afternoon

OU Football Headlines

Sam Bradford Tries to Retain Normalcy - The Oklahoman

Boz Impressed by OU Facilities - Tulsa World

Bradford Adjusting to Being Role Model- Associated Press

Playing at Oklahoma a "Dream Come True" - Seattle Times

The Boz Still Draws Attention - Tulsa World

Bradford Has Earned Celebrity Status - The OU Daily

Duke Robinson: Big Man Makes Good - Scout.com

Big 12 Conference News and Notes - ESPN

Monday, April 13

The Sooner football team will hold its final practice of the spring on Tuesday afternoon. Saturday, OU hosted its annual Spring Game in front of nearly 29,000 fans at Owen Field. View a complete recap, stats, highlights and photos plus interviews with redshirt freshman K Tress Way, senior LB Keenan Clayton, junior DT Adrian Taylor, junior TE Eric Mensik and senior DE Auston English.

Spring Game Recap & Stats | Highlights, Photos & Interviews

OU Football Headlines

Jeremy Beal an Underrated Star for OU - ESPN

OU Aims to Profit From Returning Talent - Tulsa World

QB Bradford Has Easy Afternoon - Associated Press

Dominique Franks Dominant in Spring - Tulsa World

Defense Dominate at Spring Game - OKC Gazette

What We Learned About OU This Spring - The Oklahoman

Sooner vs. Sooner on Saturday - Norman Transcript

Bradford Lionized by Young Sooner Fans - The Oklahoman

OU Eyes QBs to Back Up Bradford - Tulsa World

Freshman LBs Have Big Performances - The Oklahoman

Defense Shines Against Patchwork Offense - Tulsa World

OU's Projected Fall Depth Chart - The Oklahoman

Bradford, Defense Spring Statements - Dallas Morning News

Backup QBs' Day Mix of Good, Bad - Tulsa World

Defense Looks Promising in Spring Game - The OU Daily

Sooner Running Game is Slowed - The Oklahoman

Five Questions from OU's Spring Game - Tulsa World

Berry Tramel's Report Card - The Oklahoman

Former Sooners Play Flag Football - Norman Transcript

Emmanuel Jones Emerges at Safety - Tulsa World

Beal Ready for Breakout Season - Yahoo Sports

OU Seeks Helping Hands - Tulsa World

Friday, April 10

Oklahoma's annual spring football game is set for Saturday, April 11, with a kickoff time of 1:15 p.m. at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Purchase tickets online, call or visit the OU Athletics ticket office. Fans can also vote for the participants in the first annual Varsity "O" Legends Flag Football Classic:

Spring Game Tickets | Legends Classic | Spring FB Central

OU Football Headlines

Who Will Be OU's Go-To Receiver? - The Oklahoman

Big 12 Conference News & Notes - ESPN

OL Responds to Stoops' Bark - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Tress Way Coming on Strong - The Oklahoman

The Lowdown on Loadholt - Tulsa World

Broyles on Spot, Ready to Lead - The Oklahoman

Colorado Closes Practice to Public - ESPN

Don't Let Roadwork Block OU Football - The Oklahoman

Sooners Set to Conclude with Spring Game - The OU Daily

Gresham Won't Catch Many Passes - Norman Transcript

Thursday, April 9

Oklahoma fans can follow the Sooners on Twitter. The OU Athletics Department initiated its official feed which provides short text updates to subscribers. The service is free and easy to set up. Check us out on Twitter and don't forget our Facebook page and YouTube channel. Who couldn't use a little more Sooners in their day?

OU on Twitter | OU on Facebook | OU on YouTube

OU Football Headlines

No Need to Feel Defensive - Tulsa World

David King Matured at Defensive End - The Oklahoman

Big 12 Conference Football News & Notes - ESPN

Habern, Lepak at Center of Attention - Tulsa World

Texas Asterisk a Bad Idea from Get-Go - The Oklahoman

Stoops: No * for Oklahoma - Dallas Morning News

Talented RB Duo is Learning - Tulsa World

Predicting Football's Top 25 in 2009 - UT Daily Texan

Wednesday, April 8

Spring Game Tickets | Legends Classic | Spring FB Central

OU Football Headlines

Sooner D Wants to Eliminate Mistakes - The Oklahoman

McCoy Among "Scariest" Players on D - Yahoo Sports

Texas' Big 12 Display is Embarrassing - The OU Daily

C'mon Mack, You've Got to be Kidding - Tulsa World

Adrian Peterson Due Big Pay Hike - The Oklahoman

News & Notes Around the Big 12 Conference - ESPN

Fallen Officer, Sooner, Honored - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Texas Coaches Get Bonuses for Title* - Tulsa World

Tuesday, April 7

We've posted practice highlights from Monday's session inside Everest plus photo galleries showcasing the secondary and offensive line. Also watch an interview with senior linebacker J.R. Bryant.

April 6 - Senior Linebacker J.R. Bryant

Oklahoma's annual spring football game is set for Saturday, April 11, with a kickoff time of 1:15 p.m. at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Today is the final day to purchase advance tickets at a 50% discount. Fans can also vote for the participants in the first annual Varsity "O" Legends Flag Football Classic:

Spring Game Information & Tickets | Legends Flag Football

OU Football Headlines

Young Linebackers Continue to Wow - The Oklahoman

Tommie Harris Returns From Mission Trip - Tulsa World

Teams Most Likely to Win BCS Title - ESPN

Sooners Making Final Spring Adjustments - The OU Daily

Key Big 12 Questions Answered - College Football News

UT Coach Claims Ignorance on Wall Post - The Oklahoman

No More Asterisk for Longhorns - Norman Transcript

The Smell of Burnt Orange Bitterness - Tulsa World

UT Coaches Get Title* Bonuses - Austin American-Statesman

Sunday, April 5

Oklahoma held its first scrimmage of the spring on Saturday at Owen Field. The Sooners started practice with individual drills and then worked pass skeleton before popping pads in live action. Plenty of video highlights and photo galleries from the action plus a couple of interviews with two returning All-Big 12 defensive performers:

April 4 - Sophomore Linebacker Travis Lewis

April 4 - Junior Defensive End Jeremy Beal

OU Football Headlines

Landry Jones, Ryan Broyles & More - The Oklahoman

Sam Bradford & Blake Griffin - Tulsa World

Texas Claims 2008 Title* - Austin American-Statesman

Friday, April 3

We posted video highlights from Thursday's spring practice at the Everest Indoor Facility. We also caught up with junior corner Dominique Franks (who explains his jersey number and the potential of OU's defense) plus junior offensive tackle Cory Brandon.

April 2 - Junior CB Dominique Franks

April 2 - Junior OT Cory Brandon

OU Football Headlines

Ryan Broyles Working Into Role - Norman Transcript

Oklahoma Football Notebook - Tulsa World

Sooner Football Notebook - The Oklahoman

Tuesday, April 2

The OU football team holds spring practice No. 10 Thursday afternoon and we'll provide highlights, photos and more interviews with key Sooner players later in the day. For now, check out the latest headlines from national news sources on Oklahoma football:

Oklahoma No. 3 in Spring Top 25 - CBS Sports

Who's Going to Win the North? Who Knows? - ESPN

April Cruelest Month for Football Fans - Sporting News

OU-Texas No. 1 Game of the Year - NBC Sports

Wednesday, April 1

A quick note from OU Senior Associate A.D. Kenny Mossman: By virtue of their performance on the field, Oklahoma football players contributed $17,000 to the university's general scholarship fund for the 2008 season.

The largest part of that contribution, $10,000, came from the Davey O'Brien Foundation in honor of Sam Bradford's Davey O'Brien Award.

The University of Oklahoma also received seven, $1,000 gifts as part of Chevrolet's Most Valuable Player Award, which is presented during some televised games. The contributions to the university's general scholarship fund benefit non-student-athletes at OU.

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