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Monday, August 31

Dave Curtis of the Sporting News provides quotes from Sam Bradford on why he chose to return to OU: "As a team, especially in the winter, we worked about as hard as we could. Like I said, we know what it takes to get there. This time, we want to end the season on a good note. The offense made a lot of progress. If you saw us Day No. 1 of the spring and then you watched us Day No. 15..."

Bradford: Why I Came Back to Oklahoma - Sporting News

David Ubben of the Oklahoman: "Where are the Sooners strongest? Quarterback is the easy answer, but the Sooners have enough depth at defensive line to field perhaps two of the nation's best front fours. Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy headlines the unit, but he's surrounded by a wealth of talent in Jeremy Beal, Auston English and Adrian Taylor. The second unit has a handful..."

Four Questions About OU Football - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Dejuan Miller Could Be OU's X-Factor - Tulsa World

Trotter: Breaking Down OU's Roster - The Oklahoman

Sooners Ready for Game Time - Norman Transcript

Tommie Harris Offers Advice to McCoy - The Oklahoman

Linebackers, Young Stars, Special Teams - Tulsa World

Off. Coord. Wilson Tops List - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Looking Back at BYU, Oklahoma - Tulsa World

Breaking Down the BYU Cougars - The Oklahoman

Intriguing Matchups as Football Starts - Sports Illustrated

Good, Jones, Special Teams, Balogun - Tulsa World

BYU Quarterback Hall Has Connections - The Oklahoman

Nebraska Wants to Follow OU - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Nothing Wrong With OU's '09 Slate - Norman Transcript

Getting to Know: DE Auston English - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Headlines: BYU Cougars

Urgency Arrives Sooner Than Usual - Salt Lake Tribune

Cougars Narrow Focus on Oklahoma - Deseret News

In-Depth Analysis of BYU vs. Oklahoma - KSL Channel 5

Oklahoma to Give Cougars Tough Test - Deseret News

2009 BYU Cougars at a Glance - Salt Lake Tribune

Friday, August 28

From David Ubben of the Oklahoman: "Anyone who saw Good on the field in high school remembers him. Because of Good, Paris was no longer just the place to get a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower replica topped by a red cowboy hat. It was the place where college coaches and high school football fanatics could see the lineman who was among the strongest in America..."

In Paris, Stephen Good Still a Big Hero - The Oklahoman

From Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Madu, a redshirt junior with 707 career rushing yards and eight touchdowns, said he has never anticipated any season more than this one as he looks to emerge from the shadow of two 1,000-yard rushers..."

Mossis Madu Receptive to Move - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Football Headlines

Offensive Line Responds Strongly - Tulsa World

Sooners Need LBs to Remain Healthy - Norman Transcript

Bradford Has One Trophy Left to Win art OU - CBS Sports

Broyles, Miller, Kenney & McCoy - Tulsa World

Big 12 Title Game Turning Point for Broyles - The Oklahoman

OU Defensive Front Second to None - Yahoo Sports

Bradford Among Favorites to Strike Pose - Denver Post

Emig: Leavitt Votes OU No. 1, Florida No. 2 - Tulsa World

Video: Kiper, McShay Argue Over Top QB - ESPN

Q&A With ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit - Tulsa World

Trotter: English, Reynolds, Franks, Broyles - The Oklahoman

Demontre Hurst Freshman to Watch for OU - ESPN

Standing Room Tickets Available for OU-BYU - Tulsa World

Dodd: 25 Things to Watch in College Football - CBS Sports

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Opponent Watch: BYU

Is Max Hall Ready for Prime Time? - Deseret News

Hafoka Happy to be Alive After Illness - Salt Lake Tribune

BYU QB Max Hall Moving Forward - ESPN

Thursday, August 27

From David Ubben of the Oklahoman: "Paired with Stoops' motivational moves, the hour-long meeting inspired the line to go out of its way to make amends for their coach's time spent wondering how he'd keep his Heisman-winning quarterback on his feet..."

Big Meeting Put O-Line on Same Page - The Oklahoman

From John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Last year, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy turned into a star and has been a member of just about every preseason All-American team. Defensive end Jeremy Beal also turned into one of the most versatile down linemen in the Big 12 last season. That doesn't even mention..."

Sooner D Begins with Big Guys on Line - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

Jermaine Gresham, Gabe Lynn, Tress Way - Tulsa World

Ben Habern Tries to Snap Back - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Jimmy Stevens Making a Comeback - Tulsa World

Norvell Sees Reynolds with Playing Time - The Oklahoman

Big 12 Has Never Been Hotter - FOX Sports

Stoops Pays Visit to Southern Hills - Tulsa World

Trotter: Reynolds, Miller, Ratterree - The Oklahoman

Decision Date on Way for Balogun - Tulsa World

Sooners Get First Peek at BYU Film - OU Daily

LB Balogun Files Another Affidavit - Norman Transcript

2009 Sooners Face Tough Road Ahead - OU Daily

BYU Camp Ends with Scrimmage - Salt Lake Tribune

Emig: Stoops and NFL a Topic Again - Tulsa World

Cougars End Camp Well-Rounded - BYU NewsNet

Dvoracek to Undergo Knee Surgery - The Oklahoman

BYU Offense Sloppy in Final Scrimmage - Salt Lake Tribune

Cougars May Limp Into Opener vs. OU - Denver Post

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Wednesday, August 26

From Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Begin with McCoy and emerging Adrian Taylor and look to the usual deep and talented cast at defensive end, now paced by Jeremy Beal. But the real key to the strength in the middle is the return of middle linebacker Ryan Reynolds, who's flanked by all-conference candidates Travis Lewis and Keenan Clayton, plus a solid group of backups."

Can OU Tackle the Big One? - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

From John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "(Jarvis) Jones transferred from LSU -- where he played as a freshman -- and redshirted in 2008 and, by all accounts, has been exceptional. Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson called him "special" and left guard Brian Simmons said he's as good as there is..."

Right Guard Competition, Bradford's Backup - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Group Versatility Bonus for OU Offense - Norman Transcript

Facing the North-South Divide - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Building a Better Sam Bradford - The Oklahoman

BYU Begins Preparations for Sooners Friday - 1320 KFAN

Gresham, Williams Top Big 12 Seniors - CBS Sports

Kiper's Board Stacked with Sooners - ESPN

Demontre Hurst, Marcus Trice Ready - The Oklahoman

Stoops: Great if Punter Hits Board - Dallas Morning News

Trotter: Hurst, Trice Have Nose for Ball - The Oklahoman

A Look at Each School's Golden Years - USA Today

BYU Stars Go Down With Injuries - Salt Lake Tribune

Fiutak: Texas to Use OU for Inspiration - FOX Sports

Dodd: Texas Using OU for Inspiration Part 2 - CBS Sports

Red River Rivalry Takes Center Stage - Yahoo Sports

SI to Use Freedom of Information Act - Sports Illustrated

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

View football post-practice interviews from Tuesday featuring junior safety Quinton Carter and sophomore defensive end Frank Alexander:

Aug. 25 - Junior Defensive Back Quinton Carter

Aug. 25 - Sophomore Defensive End Frank Alexander

Tuesday, August 25

From John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Many boxers had one great punch, but the greats always used combinations to reach the top. Football is no different when it comes to running the ball. One quality running back -- no matter how good -- is never enough. That's why the duo of seniors DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown gives Oklahoma one of the best backfields in college football..."

Murray, Brown Bring Versatility - Norman Transcript

From Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Position coach Cale Gundy pronounces DeMarco Murray "100 percent" following a hamstring injury suffered during summer workouts. That's promising news for Oklahoma, considering Murray has been a gamebreaker the past two years when healthy. Chris Brown, the Sooners' second 1,000-yard rusher from a year ago is even more fit..."

Running Backs, Ryan Reynolds, Receivers - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

BYU Not Leery About Season Opener vs. OU - ESPN

Habern, BYU, Kickers, Class Begins - The Oklahoman

Analyzing the Top 5 Teams - Austin American-Statesman

Video: Musburger, Herbstreit Preview the Big 12 - ESPN

Getting to Know: Brian Simmons - Tulsa World

Trotter: Habern 100%, Miller, Tyler Evans - The Oklahoman

Analyzing the Top 12 Contenders' Fatal Flaws - Rivals

Mike Balogun's Court Date Postponed - Tulsa World

Balogun Fighting for Eligibility - The Oklahoman

BYU Football: Max's Mind? - Salt Lake Tribune

Balogun's Court Hearing Cancelled - Norman Transcript

BYU Practice Update: August 24th - KSL Channel 5

Could Adrian Peterson Catch Emmitt? - FOX Sports

Peterson's Next-Door Locker Mate? Favre - Pioneer Press

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

With preseason camp complete and classes now in session, the Sooners moved back to Memorial Stadium for practice Monday. View post-practice interviews with sophomore offensive linemen Donald Stephenson and Jarvis Jones, and wide receiver Jameel Owens:

Aug. 24 - Sophomore OL Donald Stephenson

Aug. 24 - Sophomore OL Jarvis Jones

Aug. 24 - Wide Receiver Jameel Owens

Monday, August 24

Brent Zwerneman of the San Antonio Express-News: "A young man, a few years removed from Putnam City North High School, driven to become the second two-time Heisman Trophy winner in history. A young man reluctant to acknowledge he's already won one..."

QB Sam Bradford Has Drive - San Antonio Express-News

Randall Perry of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "The Sooners christen the new Cowboys Stadium for college teams with a game against BYU on Sept. 5. The Sooners also have road games against Kansas and Nebraska. Then there's that Red River Shootout with Texas. Despite all that, another berth in the BCS title game is not out of..."

Preview: No. 2 Oklahoma - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Football Headlines

Emig: Coming to OU's Defense - Tulsa World

Trotter: Reclaiming Heisman Not Easy - The Oklahoman

Balogun Case Key for Sooners - Tulsa World

Balogun, NCAA Working It Out - Norman Transcript

Mike Balogun Hearing Expected Today - The Oklahoman

Chris Brown | Brian Jackson | Ryan Broyles - Tulsa World

OU Receivers Have Chance to Shine - Norman Transcript

Kenney, Murray, Middle Linebacker - Tulsa World

Keenan Clayton | Eldridge | Auston English - Tulsa World

Will Sam Bradford Take a Pounding? - Sporting News

O-Line, Schedule Are Obstacles for OU - Tulsa World

Hall, Offense Roll in BYU Scrimmage - Salt Lake Tribune

Receiver Adron Tennell Thinks Back - The Oklahoman

Working on Compromise - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

BYU's Beleaguered Line Shows Improvement - Deseret News

Twelve Big Questions - Austin American-Statesman

Rhode: Oklahoma in Familiar Spot - The Oklahoman

Seasoned O-Line May Favor Texas - Dallas Morning News

Center the Key for Oklahoma - Tulsa World

Winning Kicks Rare for OU Anymore - The Oklahoman

Bob Stoops and the BCS - Oklahoma City Examiner

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Friday, August 21

From David Ubben of the Oklahoman: "Since last season, Tennell's made sure he's more than an afterthought in an Oklahoma offense oozing with star power. In the Sooners' spring game, he caught a touchdown and was named team MVP of spring practice. In their first open practice of the fall, fans watched Tennell catch a deep pass over cornerback Brian Jackson on the first play from scrimmage."

Is Adron Tennell Ready to Break Out? - The Oklahoman

Coach Stoops was recently a guest on the Dan Patrick radio show: "Stoops said Sam Bradford scoffed at the idea that he couldn't get any better by coming back for one more season at Oklahoma. Bradford knew he could get bigger, stronger and smarter. Stoops said it is part of his job to prepare Bradford for the NFL, but that..."

Stoops: Bradford Has Plenty to Gain - Sports Illustrated

OU Football Headlines

Secondary, Kick Coverage, Kiper - Tulsa World

Sooners Believe Specialists Improved - Norman Transcript

OU Leads All Teams With 10 Players on Top 200 - ESPN

Analyzing Oklahoma's Offensive Line - Burnt Orange Nation

Will the Pollsters Bypass OU? - College Football News

Getting to Know: RB Chris Brown - Tulsa World

Auston English Says He's Feeling Good - The Oklahoman

Gresham Top Tight End Power Ratings - Yahoo Sports

Murray Not Playing Yet, But Healthy - Tulsa World

Trotter: Box, Habern & Murray - The Oklahoman

The Best of the Best in the Big 12 - Sporting News

Andre Ware's Prediction: 8-4 for OU - The Oklahoman

Balogun Continues Practice for Oklahoma - Associated Press

Balogun's Case Still Proceeding - Tulsa World

Big 12 Conference Predictions - Sporting News

Turned in by FSU? That is Cold, Noles - Yahoo Sports

Kiper: Bradford, McCoy, Williams Top 10 - The Oklahoman

No. 1 in College Football? - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Explaining the Bowden Factor in Balogun Case - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Thursday, August 20

From Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "The Sooners boast one of the top defensive lines in the nation, headlined by All-American defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. But coach Bob Stoops made a point this week of commending the efforts so far this fall camp of young defensive tackles Stacy McGee, Casey Walker and Jamarkus McFarland."

Stoops Lauds Young Defensive Tackles - The Oklahoman

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World has this quote from Keenan Clayton: "It's a whole different approach, man," said the starting strongside linebacker. "It's my last preseason with guys I've grown up with. I've been with most of these guys for four or five years. It hasn't really hit that it's my last one with these guys, but after the week is over it's gonna really hit me, that this was the last one with the guys that, really, you can call a brotherhood."

McFarland, Tress Way, Keenan Clayton - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Big 12 Conference Landmine Games - College Football News

Getting to Know: DE Frank Alexander - Tulsa World

OU-Texas an In-Demand Game - Austin Business Journal

Trent Williams, Okung Are Game Changers - The Oklahoman

BYU Confident Against Oklahoma - FOX 13 Utah

OU-Idaho State Set for 6 p.m., Pay-per-View - Tulsa World

Questions Remain for BYU - Salt Lake Tribune

BYU Cornerbacks Still a Concern - Deseret News

Attorney Unsure of Balogun's Future - Tulsa World

FSU Blew Whistle on Mike Balogun - The Oklahoman

Plenty Going On in Balogun Case - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Emig: Sooners Salute Michael Jackson - Tulsa World

Nagging Injuries Scramble CB Position - Salt Lake Tribune

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Wednesday, August 19

David Ubben of the Oklahoman has a Q&A with Sam Proctor: "What did you learn in your first year on the field, after redshirting your first year here? I just learned that the biggest thing about playing here, especially on defense, is accountability to your coaches, accountability to your..."

Safety Proctor Learning Accountability - The Oklahoman

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "As the sun sets behind Memorial Stadium and the skies grow dark, DeMarcus Granger is shifting his weight, leaning against a light pole. The questions never seem to stop, and Granger has just endured a two-hour practice in the searing Oklahoma heat. Still, with beads of sweat trickling..."

DeMarcus Granger Coming Back Strong - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Sooner Offensive Line Looks Good - Norman Transcript

Maisel: Red River Rivalry Rooted in Revenge - ESPN

Offensive Line Shines in Scrimmage - The Oklahoman

Getting to Know: OT Cory Brandon - Tulsa World

McCoy, Gresham Preseason All-Americans - Sporting News

Trotter: Balogun, Stevens, McCoy, Franks - The Oklahoman

Offensive Line, Scrimmage, Beal & McCoy - Tulsa World

Big 12 Preview: North Features Balance - ESPN

Rhode: Sooners, Gators Rivals with Cause - The Oklahoman

Landry Jones: Young Guns - College Football News

Emig: Maybe This Will Be Mack's Last Word - Tulsa World

Mike Balogun Files Suit Against NCAA - The Oklahoman

Balogun Sues NCAA Over Eligibility - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Game-used football jerseys, a Switzer Center mural poster signed by the King himself, an OU football signed by Adrian Peterson and an OU helmet signed by all three Selmon brothers are currently up for bid in the official OU Athletics auction at SoonerSports.com:

Official OU Athletics Auction | Item Descriptions | Jerseys

Tuesday, August 18

From Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "The offensive line picture still is not in focus, but I get the sense that the sharp edges will eventually evolve and this will not be the problem that some feel it will be. Probably the best five at the moment..."

OU's Big Picture Into Focus - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

From David Ubben of the Oklahoman: "Frank Alexander is ready. Senior offensive lineman Trent Williams sees it. So does the man he lines up alongside, Gerald McCoy. Linebacker Travis Lewis can't help but see it, lined up behind two of the best defensive linemen in the Big 12. Alexander, though, isn't so sure about..."

Teammates See Big Year From Alexander - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Running Backs, Physical Practice, Etc. - Tulsa World

Trotter: Monday Practice Report - The Oklahoman

Previewing the Oklahoma Sooners - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Emig: Something's Different About Stevens - Tulsa World

Gresham, McCoy, Bradford in Top 10 - Sports Illustrated

Getting to Know: Receiver Adron Tennell - Tulsa World

Trotter: Sooner Practice Notebook - The Oklahoman

NCAA Continues to Review Balogun Case - Tulsa World

McCoy, Alexander as Freshmen - The Oklahoman

Sam Bradford on Manning Watch List - Tulsa World

Gresham Speaks, Maybe He Shouldn't - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Monday, August 17

Berry Tramel of the Oklahoman asks Coach Stoops which players under the radar have caught his eye: "Hard for a 1,000-yard rusher to be underrated, but I think Stoops is right. "I don't know that anybody has truly appreciated how good he is," Stoops said. (Chris) Brown scored 20 touchdowns last season, averaged 5.6 yards per carry and gained 1,220 yards. Brown needs just 1,025 yards as a senior to become the No. 7 rusher in OU history..."

Five Sooners Who've Caught Stoops' Eye - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Meet the Sooner Offensive Line - Tulsa World

Cameron Kenney Steps Up at Receiver - The Oklahoman

Kenney Continues Impressive Camp - Norman Transcript

Three Storylines from OU Practice - Tulsa World

Sooner Football Notebook - The Oklahoman

Preview: Oklahoma Sooners - Dallas Morning News

Stoops Expects Defense to Be Strong - Associated Press

Best OU Season Openers of All Time - The Oklahoman

Sunday, August 16

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World with a feature on Mossis Madu: "He's a talented guy," Stoops said of Madu. "I've watched him catch the ball for a long time. He's got excellent hands. He makes people miss him. He's just a versatile athlete." Said Broyles: "We just want to get him the ball. Any way he can get on the field..."

Madu's Motor Offers Options - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Big 12 Teams Rated by Position - Kansas City Star

Demarcus Granger's Growing Pains - Norman Transcript

OU Game Biggest for BYU Since 1990? - CBS Sports

Tress Way, Cameron Kenney Vie at Punting - Tulsa World

Toughest Division? It's the Big 12 South - Sporting News

Getting to Know: Stephen Good - Tulsa World

Converted TE Eldridge Enjoys Dabbling at Center - ESPN

Sittler: News About Balogun Not Dejavu - Tulsa World

Tebow vs. Bradford: Let Debate Begin - OKC Examiner

Former Sooners in NFL Camps - Tulsa World

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

SoonerSports.com provides daily updates, video and photo features plus interviews from OU's preseason practices. Follow the Sooners throughout August at 2009 Preseason Central.

2009 OU Football Preseason Central

Friday, August 14

From John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "For the Sooner defense to run at top speed, it needs English. He's proven to be a disruptive force on the defensive line when his body allows him. Think back to 2007 when English experienced a breakout season..."

Auston English Healthy, Ready to Play - Norman Transcript

CBS Sports has this quote from Sam Bradford: "I want to leave the program better than when I first got here. If we can win a national championship this year and be known as [Oklahoma's] eighth national championship team, that would mean the world to me."

OU's Offense Relying on New Group - CBS Sports

OU Football Headlines

Quinton Carter Fierce Like Father - Tulsa World

Franks, Broyles Hoping for Happy Returns - The Oklahoman

Big 12 All About Sooners, Texas - Associated Press

News and Notes from Thursday Practice - Tulsa World

Hundreds Flock to Watch OU Practice - The Oklahoman

Sooners Fans Enjoy Open Practice - Norman Transcript

Getting to Know Ryan Broyles - Tulsa World

Trotter: August 13 Practice Report - The Oklahoman

Tommie Harris Back at Practice - NBC Chicago

Peterson Eager to Strut New Stuff - Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Beal, Lewis, McCoy on Bednarik List - Tulsa World

Kelly Not Thinking About Last Year - Washington Post

Brown Wants to Improve Run Blocking - The Times-Picayune

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Thursday, August 13

ESPN's Big 12 beat writer Tim Griffin was in Norman last night to talk with the players after practice: "Extreme competition at defensive end is keeping OU players on their toes throughout practice. Senior Auston English, junior Jeremy Beal, redshirt freshman R.J. Washington and sophomore Frank Alexander all are involved in a close battle for playing time that has raged since..."

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "But what was surprising was Wilson talking up former blue-chip recruit R.J. Washington, who had fallen to the No. 5 DE during the spring."He had that label of being the top player a couple of years ago and that's a lot of pressure for a young guy," Wilson said. "Now with some reps..."

Trotter: News & Notes After Practice - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Gresham Has Become "Big-Game"- The Oklahoman

Sooners See Tight Battle at Defensive End - ESPN

Scouting Report: No. 3 Oklahoma - Sports Illustrated

Freshman LB Tom Wort Growing in OU Defense - ESPN

Kenney, Reynolds Making Moves at Receiver - Tulsa World

Does Miami Have Enough to Beat OU? - Sporting News

Emig: Sooners, ESPN Off to a Rough Start - Tulsa World

New OU Safeties Thriving in Starting Roles - ESPN

Offense Has Upper Hand in Scrimmage - The Oklahoman

Tramel: Three Returning Heisman Winners - The Oklahoman

Holmes Looking for Spot in Secondary - Washington Post

Maisel: QB Triumvirate Share Common Bond - ESPN

Loadholt Making Impression in Minnesota - The Oklahoman

Bradford Third in Initial Heisman Watch - ESPN

Wednesday, August 12

From John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "To clarify for Oklahoma football fans, the 2009 season is not Adron Tennell's time. It's his opportunity. Three pretty talented receivers, three wasted seasons and one devastating knee injury have kept Tennell on the..."

Tennell Grabs Hold of His Chance - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

It's the Vets Job to Lead - Norman Transcript

Broyles Loves Virtual Self in Game - The Oklahoman

Crimson and Cream Machine is Back - Denver Post

Sooner Preseason News & Notes - Tulsa World

Madu Now a Triple Threat - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Wilson Extremely High on Trent Williams - The Oklahoman

McCoy, Williams on Outland List - Norman Transcript

Sittler: Backup QBs the big Issue - Tulsa World

OU Supplies Three Preseason All-Americans - NBC Sports

BYU the New "Fun Bunch" - Salt Lake Tribune

Bradford Looks at Title Game Loss for Inspiration - ESPN

Peterson a Workout Warrior at OU - OKC Examiner

Williams, McCoy Make Outland List - The Oklahoman

Schlabach: What's Hot (And Not) for 2009 - ESPN

Oklahoma Facing Center Shortage - Associated Press

Mandel Picks Florida and Texas - Sports Illustrated

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops has announced that a portion of two preseason workouts will be open to the public. Workouts this Thursday, August 13, and next Monday, August 17, will be open. Each practice will be open for approximately the first hour and both are slated to begin at 6 p.m.

Information on Open Practice Dates | 2009 Preseason Central

Game-used football jerseys, a Switzer Center mural poster signed by the King himself, an OU football signed by Adrian Peterson and an OU helmet signed by all three Selmon brothers are now up for bid in the official OU Athletics auction at SoonerSports.com:

Official OU Athletics Auction | Item Descriptions | Jerseys

Tuesday, August 11

From Pete Fiutak of College Football News: "So now the question will be whether or not OU has the makeup to get back over the hump and finally get Bob Stoops his second national title. Considering this might be Stoops' best team yet, get ready for yet another run..."

Sooners Set to Come Roaring Back - College Football News

From Tim Griffin of ESPN: "The breakout player on Oklahoma's defensive line will be Frank Alexander. With all of the other playmakers vying for time, it might be hard for one player to stand out above the rest in a talented, deep unit. But if there is such a player, look for it to be Alexander. His strong freshman season ..."

Griffin: Three Predictions for Oklahoma in 2009 - ESPN

OU Football Headlines

BYU Preparing Full Speed for Oklahoma - Deseret News

Sooner Football Notebook - Tulsa World

Mossis Madu Just Wants the Ball - The Oklahoman

Sooners Headed Back to BCS - Chickasha Express-Star

Brody Eldridge Safety Net at Center - The Oklahoman

Brody Eldridge to Center? - Norman Transcript

BYU Football: The Fast and the Curious - Salt Lake Tribune

Sooners Given a Free Pass? - Tulsa World

OU Football Notebook - Norman Transcript

Stage Set for Historic 2009 Season - ESPN

Tommie Harris Frustrated by Injuries - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma No. 3 in Power Rankings - ESPN

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

SoonerSports.com provides daily updates, video and photo features plus interviews from OU's preseason practices. Follow the Sooners throughout August at 2009 Preseason Central.

2009 OU Football Preseason Central

Monday, August 10

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World has this quote from Coach Venables on Ryan Reynolds: "He's a stud. He was ready to go yesterday," Venables said. Venables immediately made Reynolds a player/coach, three days after the injury. "He's got a great presence to him and so much respect from everybody on the team. I can't have eyes in the back of my head, so he can be those for me."

Ryan Reynolds Returns For Last Chance - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Madu Will Have More Chances - Norman Transcript

Is It Ryan Reynolds' Lucky Year?- The Oklahoman

OU's Trouble Lies With the Kickers - Tulsa World

Four Sooners Land on All-Decade Team - CBS Sports

Sooner Football Notebook - Norman Transcript

Corey Wilson Tackles His Recovery - Tulsa World

Granger Looks to End Career in Style - The Oklahoman

OU Fans Still Love Their Sooners - Dallas Morning News

Eyes of Nation Will Be on OU-Texas - Dallas Morning News

Big 12 Football Seems Headed South - The Oklahoman

Start Planning Your Fall Saturdays Now - Sporting News

Oklahoma Notebook: Quick Start - Tulsa World

Q&A With DeMarcus Granger - The Oklahoman

Observations from OU's Media Day - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Big 12 Conference Preview - College Football News

SoonerSports.com provides daily updates, video and photo features plus interviews from OU's preseason practices. Follow the Sooners throughout August at 2009 Preseason Central.

2009 OU Football Preseason Central

Thursday, August 6

John Hoover of the Tulsa World has an interview with tight end Jermaine Gresham as the Sooners report for preseason camp: "Anything less than a national championship would be (a disappointment)," Gresham said. "That's what we work for and play for. Nobody on this team plays for individual awards -- nobody. We play as one and the ultimate goal is to win every game."

Jermaine Gresham Back for Title Run - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Stoops Optimistic as OU Begins Practice - The Oklahoman

Sooners a Dynasty in Big 12 Under Stoops - ESPN

OU Notebook: Better Bradford - Tulsa World

Phil Steele's Teams of the Decade - Orlando Sentinel

Sittler: D-Days Not Likely to Produce Honesty - Tulsa World

Brown: OU-Texas Rivalry Can Get Bigger - ESPN

Bradford Among Top 10 Impact Players - FOX Sports

OU's Decade Worth a Look Back - Tulsa World

Opponent Preview: Miami Ranks No. 30 - Sporting News

Florida, OU Expected to Top Preseason Poll - USA Today

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Last week, OU receiver Corey Wilson agreed to let four members of our communications, SoonerSports.com and SoonerVision staffs accompany him to physical therapy at the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. To say that it was sobering would be an understatement. But it wasn't sobering out of sympathy for Corey...

Corey Wilson Making the Journey | Watch the Video

Oklahoma City will be the final stop for the 2009 Sooner Caravan on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the National Cowboy & Western History Museum. Complete information:

2009 Sooner Caravan: Final Stop in Oklahoma City

Wednesday, August 5

The Oklahoma football team's annual Meet the Sooners Day has been set for Friday, August 7, 2009, at the rugby practice fields west of Lloyd Noble Center. The event, which is highlighted by Oklahoma football coaches and players signing autographs, draws thousands of fans to Norman each year.

2009 Meet the Sooners Day Information

From College Football News: "It's not an overstatement to suggest that OU has six legitimate pro prospects to rotate around up front, while the linebacking trio of Ryan Reynolds in the middle, leading-tackler Travis Lewis on the weakside, and Keenan Clayton on the strongside will make its pitch to be among the best in college football..."

OU No. 3 in Power Rankings - College Football News

OU Football Headlines

Sittler: Stoops, Saban Share Ideas - Tulsa World

Habern, Ibiloye Land on Redshirt Freshman Team - ESPN

Murray, Brown on Walker Watch List - The Oklahoman

OU at Forefront of Sickle Cell Trait Detection - Tulsa World

Army in Oklahoma's Football Future - Norman Transcript

Sooners to Play Series with Army - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma, Army to Revive Storied Series - Tulsa World

OU-Texas Top Neutral Site Game - Sporting News

Grading the Non-Conference Schedules - CSB Sports

Lopsided? Try the Big 12 On For Size - Hutchinson News

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

From Ivan Maisel of ESPN: "My top pick has been a consistent winner for the last 10 years under Bob Stoops and he's not even 50 yet. This is a pick for the long haul. Oklahoma has one of the smartest athletic directors in Joe Castiglione, and he's nowhere near retirement either. The Sooners have one of the most loyal fan bases in the nation..."

Sooners No. 3 in College Football Mock Draft - ESPN

Tuesday, August 4

Oklahoma City will be the final stop for the 2009 Sooner Caravan on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the National Cowboy & Western History Museum. Complete information:

2009 Sooner Caravan: Final Stop in Oklahoma City

From the Tampa Tribune: "Lee Roy Selmon, the University of Oklahoma's mild-mannered defensive terror who became Tampa Bay's first-ever draft selection in 1976, finished with a franchise-record 78.5 sacks during his nine-year career (1976-84). In 1979, he was NFL Defensive Player of the Year, when the fourth-year Bucs, just two seasons after their 26-game losing streak, came within 10 points of Super Bowl XIV..."

Lee Roy Selmon a Key Part of Bucs Lore - Tampa Tribune

OU Football Headlines

Meyer's New Deal Pushes Stoops Down List - ESPN

College Football Just Around the Corner - Tulsa World

Nebraska Previews the 2009 Sooners - Corn Nation

Davey O'Brien List Includes Bradford - The Oklahoman

Bradford on O'Brien Watch List - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Trotter: Oklahoma Football Blog - The Oklahoman

It's a Golden Decade for College Football - CBS Sports

Bucs to Honor Selmon This Season - Tulsa World

Selmon First in Bucs Ring of Honor - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Five Questions for the Oklahoma Sooners - Tulsa World

Tim Griffin's Big 12 Conference Blog - ESPN

Monday, August 3

Single-game tickets for the 2009 OU football season are now on sale online or by calling the OU Athletics Ticket Office at (800) 456-GoOU or (405) 325-2424. Sales are anticipated to be brisk and fans are encouraged to utilize the online purchase option.

Purchase Single-Game OU Football Tickets Online

Tim Griffin of ESPN: "Not only are the Oklahoma Sooners the three-time defending Big 12 champions, but they also were easily the most impressive looking athletes I saw during my time at the media days. And the most impressive was Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, who looked like he added about 10 pounds of muscle..."

Sooners Most Impressive-Looking Athletes - ESPN

OU Football Headlines

Stoops' Big 12 Domination , OU-Nebraska & More - ESPN

Sooners Have Toughest Schedule - NW Arkansas News

Can QB Rivals Be Pals? - Norman Transcript

Blockbuster II Likely in Big 12 - Dallas Morning News

OU-Texas Big As It Wants to Be - Yahoo Sports

Strong Ties Bond Bradford, McCoy - Kansas City Star

North Has Become Easy Target for South - Tulsa World

Is the Big 12 Overrated? - Austin American-Statesman

Big 12 Teams Try Damage Control - Columbia Daily Tribune

Tramel: SEC Defenses Have Advantage - The Oklahoman

Florida, OU, Texas Will Highlight Season - Orlando Sentinel