Notes Archive: March 2010

Wednesday, March 31

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Running back Jermie Calhoun rushed for 3 TDs. A pair of 1-yarders and a 20-yard scamper. "I think I dragged one of our players a couple times," Calhoun said. "It was a good day for me." Calhoun's teammates and coaches were impressed with the sophomore running back's performance..."

Notebook: Calhoun, Stills, Habern, Miller - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Bradford, Nichol Travel Different Roads - Tulsa World

NFL Eyes Players from OU - Norman Transcript

Sam Bradford Aftermath, Headlines - The Oklahoman

Bradford Scenarios Could Play Out - Washington Post

Do Redskins Have a Shot at Bradford? - Sports Illustrated

Bradford Prepares Like a Pro - Chickasha Express-Star

Gresham: Bradford's Arm is Stronger - USA Today

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, March 30

The Sooners were outside at the Bud Wilkinson Practice Fields Tuesday afternoon for the seventh session of the spring. Hard to believe, but OU is nearing the middle of its spring practice with just seven workouts before the annual Spring Game on April 17. View extensive coverage of Coach Venables and the linebackers from practice in addition to receivers, tight ends and photos:

Post-Practice Interview: Defensive End R.J. Washington

Coach Venables & LBs: Gap Control, Leverage

BRADFORD FLAWLESS
From the New York Times: "The guy was fantastic," Brandt said in a telephone interview. "The thing that is a little surprising is he had the velocity on the ball he did. He's only been throwing the ball for four weeks. I would imagine it's like baseball pitchers, you build up your arm strength. The guy threw every route. He did not throw..."

Bradford Awes Observers in Norman - New York Times

OU Football Headlines

Bradford Displays Sublime Skills to NFL - Tulsa World

Bradford's Efforts Draw Rave Reviews - The Oklahoman

Rams Have to Take Bradford - CBS Sports

McCoy Likely to be in Top Three Picks - Tulsa World

Sam Bradford Still Has Magic in Him - Norman Transcript

Bradford Near-Certain Top Pick? - Washington Post

Rhode: It's Still the Same Old Bradford - The Oklahoman

Pro Day: Numbers Game - Tulsa World

Could Bradford Be New Eli Manning? - Washington Post

Shea: Bradford as Accurate as Any - The Oklahoman

OU's Bradford Wows Scouts - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

More Workouts Planned for Bradford - Norman Transcript

Bradford's Workout Draws a Crowd - The Oklahoman

Workout Could Advance Pick - Philadelphia Enquirer

Bradford Impresses Scouts at Pro Day - The OU Daily

Notebook: Gresham Still Impresses - The Oklahoman

Bradford Enjoys Near-Perfect Pro Day - FOX Sports

Pete Carroll Impressed by Bradford - Seattle Times

Butterflies Gone for Bradford - Dallas Morning News

Monday, March 29

After streaming Bradford's workout live online, SoonerSports.com has video and photos of the event below. Bradford and head coach Bob Stoops also met with the media following the workout:

View Highlights of Sam Bradford's Pro Day Workout

Sam Bradford Discusses Performance | Coach Stoops

Photos from March 29th Workout in Everest

Quotes from Bradford and Stoops Following Workout

The Cleveland Browns had the largest contingent at the workout with nine representatives. In all, 21 teams were in Norman including the teams with the first four picks in the Draft (Rams, Lions, Redskins, Buccaneers). Noted in the crowd: Browns' President Mike Holmgren, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, Browns' head coach Eric Mangini, Rams' GM Billy Devaney, Rams' head coach Steve Spagnuolo and 49ers head coach Mike Singletary.

Gil Brandt of NFL.com: "Bradford threw over 100 passes during the workout and in my estimation, didn't have one that was uncatchable. He moved around well, including throwing on the run out of the pocket, and went through the entire route tree. It really was a treat to watch, and I think everyone here was in awe of his..."

Bradford's Performance Leaves Observers in Awe - NFL.com

Ball Didn't Drop During Performance - Pro Football Weekly

Bradford: "I Think I Performed Well" - USA Today

Bradford Impresses at Workout at OU - Washington Post

SoonerSports.com Live Stream "Cool" - Pro Football Weekly

Bradford Puts on a Show in Norman - The Oklahoman

Pete Carroll Tweets: "Sam Lit It Up" - Twitter.com

Only One Pass in 63 Hit Ground - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Bradford Reportedly Aces Workout - Detroit Free Press

Best Workout Since Troy Aikman - USA Today

Bradford's Workout in Perspective - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Bradford wasn't the only Sooner to perform drills in front of the NFL personnel on Monday. Chris Brown, Brody Eldridge, Auston English, Adron Tennell and DeMarcus Granger put up these numbers. Complete coverage of OU's March 9 Pro Day is here.

March 29	Brown	Eldridge	English	Tennell	Granger
Vertical Jump	-	34.5"	35"	-	-
Broad Jump	9'10"	9'4"	10'	-	7'4"
40-Yd Dash	4.57	4.75	4.76	4.47	-
3 Cone Drill	7.09	7.30	7.21	-	-
60-Yd Shuttle	11.93	12.01	12.10	-	-

March 29 Pro Day Highlights: Chris Brown

March 29 Pro Day Highlights: DeMarcus Granger

March 29 Pro Day Highlights: Brody Eldridge

March 29 Pro Day Highlights: Auston English

BIG DAY ARRIVES FOR BRADFORD
Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Today, Bradford will showcase his surgically mended throwing shoulder in front of NFL scouts for the first time. And the sentiment among the experts is that if he shows he's healthy, the St. Louis Rams, in need of a franchise quarterback, will pass on blue-chip defensive tackles Gerald McCoy..."

Trotter: Big Day Arrives for Sam Bradford - The Oklahoman

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Time will tell if the Sooners' offensive line has really turned a corner. The Sooners aren't even halfway through spring practice and September is still five months away. But the group seems to understand the error of its ways. Mistakes are going to be made when young players are forced..."

OU's O-Line Learning From the Past - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

Millions at Stake for Sam Bradford - Tulsa World

Sooners Could Make Draft History - Pro Football Weekly

Q&A With Cornerback Demontre Hurst - The Oklahoman

Bradford Set to Impress Rams - St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Martinez Getting to Know Secondary - Tulsa World

Draft Ball is In Sam Bradford's Court - Denver Post

OU's Bradford Can Lock Up No. 1 Pick - Sporting News

Sooner Practices Going Double Time - Tulsa World

Bradford's Pro Day Should Clear Draft - Sports Illustrated

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Saturday, March 27

Oklahoma held its first scrimmage of the spring Saturday at Owen Field in Norman. View brief highlights from the short scrimmage, position drills and more video from practice by clicking the multimedia links at Spring Central. The photo gallery for Saturday focuses on the defensive backs and offensive linemen. OU has a light upcoming week with practices slated for Tuesday and Thursday.

2010 Oklahoma Football Spring Central

Friday, March 26

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "Ryan Broyles showed everyone last season he can be a go-to guy, a playmaking wide receiver of the highest magnitude. Now, Broyles wants to show something else. "What I'm doing is stepping up and becoming more of a complete player," the University of Oklahoma junior said. "And not..."

Ryan Broyles Aims to be Leader - Tulsa World

OU Football Headlines

Back at RB, Madu Raring to Run - The Oklahoman

McCoy, Williams Confirmed to Attend Draft - Tulsa World

Q&A With Linebacker Travis Lewis - The Oklahoman

Big Spring for Donald Stephenson - College Football News

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Thursday, March 25

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "It's not that amount of time on field that has changed for the Sooners. It's how they are doing things. This spring, OU has divided the squad into two units and split the field in half at the 50-yard line or sent units to a separate practice field. One unit works on one side, while other does the same..."

OU's Practices Aren't a Bed of Roses - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

Trotter: Practice Report Day 3 - The Oklahoman

Is Sam Bradford No. 1? Pro Day Will Show - USA Today

Daily Sam Bradford Update - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ownership Situation Could Complicate Rams - Yahoo Sports

Rams Close Eye on Bradford - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Wednesday, March 24

For the third time in four sessions this spring, the Sooner football team was forced inside the Everest Training Facility for practice due to weather conditions in Norman. View photos of the workout from the video platform above the field, video of position drills and an interview with senior defensive end Jeremy Beal following practice.

Senior DE Jeremy Beal | 2010 Spring Football Central

SPRING GAME TICKETS ON SALE
Oklahoma's annual spring football game is set for Saturday, April 17, with a kickoff time of 2 p.m. at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets are available for $5 each through the end of the day on Tuesday, April 13. After April 13, tickets will be $10 each. Choose one of three ways to purchase your tickets now:

Order Online | Call (800) 456-GoOU | Visit Ticket Office

SOONERS SET FOR WEDNESDAY
Weather permitting, the OU football team returns to the Bud Wilkinson Practice Fields Wednesday afternoon in the fourth session of the spring. If the weather doesn't cooperate, it will mark the third practice inside the Everest Practice Facility for OU. Watch for complete practice highlights, photos and interviews later today.

2010 OU Spring Football Central

UPDATE FROM MCCOY
From Gerald McCoy's draft diary for the Sporting News: "I'm staying in Oklahoma now after spending most of my time after the season training for the Combine in Arizona. I'm in Oklahoma working out there, staying in shape, trying to get stronger, get faster--you know, all those things. I've just been staying prepared..."

Gerald McCoy's Draft Diary - Sporting News

OU Football Headlines

Never Count Oklahoma Out - Yahoo Sports

Rams' GM, Bradford's Agent Have Small Talk - ESPN

Sam Bradford Pro Day Update - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, March 23

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "It's almost become a tradition at Oklahoma. When spring practice begins, one emphasis is finding ways to make Mossis Madu a bigger part of the offense. Another tradition has been it not carrying over to the fall. But offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson didn't sound like he was blowing..."

Mossis Madu Back at Running Back - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

DeMarco Murray Uses Yoga for Flexibility - Tulsa World

So Much for Bradford as Cautionary Tale - Yahoo Sports

Mock Draft Consensus for Bradford, McCoy - Scout.com

Bradford Needs Pro Day to Ease Concerns - Sporting News

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

MENSIK, HURST INTERVIEWS
We caught up with senior offensive tackle Eric Mensik and sophomore cornerback Demontre Hurst following Monday's practice. Mensik, wearing No. 69 and 20 pounds heavier, has made a full transition to the offensive line while Hurst looks to build on his freshman season and contribute for OU under new secondary coach Willie Martinez.

Interviews: OT Eric Mensik | CB Demontre Hurst

Monday, March 22

The Sooners return to practice Monday after a one-week lull for spring break. It didn't seem like spring in Norman with a late-season snowstorm and freezing temps. No indication if practice will again be inside the Everest Training Facility like the first two sessions. SoonerSports.com will provide highlights, photos and interviews:

2010 OU Spring Football Central | 2010 OU Spring Guide

Q&A WITH RONNELL LEWIS
Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Linebacker Ronnell Lewis delivered several memorable hits during his freshman season. To him, none more memorable than when he knocked Kansas' Dezmon Briscoe out of the game with a pop to Briscoe's chest on the game's second kickoff. From there, Lewis, nicknamed "The Hammer..."

Hits Just Keep Coming for Ronnell Lewis - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Rams Closing In On Bradford at No. 1 - Sporting News

Rams Getting to Know Bradford - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Notebook: Boise State, Back to Practice - The Oklahoman

Lions' Coach Breaks Down McCoy - Detroit Free Press

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Friday, March 19

David Ubben of ESPN: "Oklahoma could once again contend for the best defensive line in college football, but its real strength is on the ends. Senior Jeremy Beal had 11 sacks (fourth-most in school history) last season after grabbing 8.5 as a sophomore. Now, his senior season will be his third as starter after two consecutive..."

Strong at Defensive End, Weak Offensive Line - ESPN

OU Football Headlines

Trent Williams Moves Up Draft Board - Sporting News

Boise State's Coach to Visit Oklahoma - Idaho Statesman

Bradford, Redskins in Private Workout - Washington Post

Rams Meet With Bradford in Florida - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gerald McCoy Visits With Lions - Detroit Free Press

McShay: McCoy Better Fit at DT - St. Petersburg Times

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Thursday, March 18

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Whether Oklahoma rebounds from a subpar 2009 season depends heavily on the development of the offensive line. Last year, the line struggled from the outset, as coach Bob Stoops blasted the group for its lack of work ethic and discipline last March. But this off-season, the line already has..."

Q&A With O-Line Coach James Patton - The Oklahoman

SPRING GAME AUCTION
Want the ultimate Sooner football experience? At OU's annual Spring Game on Saturday, April 17, one lucky OU fan and a guest will have the opportunity to get closer to the action than ever before. Join the team on the field for pregame warm-ups, watch the game from the Sooner bench and listen in on the headsets as...

Official OU Spring Game Experience Auction

Wednesday, March 17

From ESPN: "For McFarland, duplicating McCoy's 15.5 tackles for loss and six sacks last season will be difficult. But replacing the more intangible aspects of McCoy's persona is on McFarland's list, too. "He was known just as much on campus as he was on the field, and that's the way I want to be," McFarland said. "I don't want..."

McCoy's Effects Still Felt at Oklahoma - ESPN

OU Football Headlines

OU Linebackers Hope for Spring Showcase - ESPN

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, March 16

From ESPN: "Lewis, a sophomore, could get a lot more chances to do his talking in 2010, with two linebacker spots vacated by Ryan Reynolds and Keenan Clayton. Lewis is working at both inside and outside linebacker this spring, and could permanently assume one of those spots this fall. "He'll be a big part of what we're..."

LB Ronnell Lewis Shooting for Starting Position - ESPN

OU Football Headlines

New OU Coach Relishing Unique Position - ESPN

Browns Holmgren Likes Bradford "A Lot" - USA Today

Dejuan Miller Boosts OU Receiving Corps - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Monday, March 15

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Hands down, the most improved player on Oklahoma's defense last season was defensive back Jonathan Nelson. During his first three years in Norman, Nelson battled various injuries, which kept him on the sideline. And heading into last season, despite his intelligence and athleticism, again..."

Nelson Looks to Build on Breakout Year - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Bradford Delays Pro Day Until March 29 - CBS Sports

Q&A With DT Jamarkus McFarland - The Oklahoman

Rams Brass to Pick Bradford, Save Jobs? - Sports Illustrated

Bradford's Pro Day Clear of Conflict - ESPN

Collected Wisdom of Gerald McCoy - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Friday, March 12

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Trice isn't big at 5-foot-8, 180 pounds. But the talented prospect uses his size as motivation to play big. "I pride myself on making plays. I'm a competitor. I come and I play with an edge on my shoulder. I'm a real fiery, real enthusiastic and real vocal. I play with a lot of passion and a lot of fire..."

Trice Moved to Corner, Nelson at Safety - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

Venables: Sooner Safeties Far From Loaded - ESPN

Q&A With New Assistant Martinez - The Oklahoman

Was Oklahoma's Downturn Temporary? - Sports Illustrated

Trotter: Spring Practice Report - The Oklahoman

More Praise Slathered on Offensive Line - NBC Sports

Thursday, March 11

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "Stoops on Bradford's personal character and ability to handle NFL fortune and fame: "Nobody would handle it better. This guy has all of the character in the world. The guy has had one `B' in class since he's been here. He's a straight A student. The guy could play on our basketball..."

Stoops' Take on Bradford, McCoy, Rams - St. Louis Post

OU Football Headlines

Trotter: Bradford Scores Off the Charts - The Oklahoman

McCoy Wows Rams' Brass - Columbia Daily Tribune

Wonderlic Scores Leaked, Bradford Tops QBs - ESPN

Is Bradford the Man for Rams at No. 1? - St. Louis Post

Monster D-Tackles Could Emerge in Draft - USA Today

Notebook: Lewis, McFarland, Martinez - The OU Daily

Q&A With Former Sooner Mark Clayton - The Oklahoman

Rams Among Those Checking Out OU - Dallas Morning News

Spags Has to be Tempted by McCoy - Pro Football Weekly

Lions' Mayhew Watches McCoy - Detroit Free Press

Rams Need Fortitude, Draft Bradford - St. Louis Post

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Wednesday, March 10

Oklahoma stayed inside the Everest Training Facility for its second practice of the spring on Wednesday afternoon. With spring break for the Norman campus next week, the Sooners won't practice again until March 22. View highlights and photos plus interviews with a pair of sophomores: DB Marcus Trice and WR Jaz Reynolds.

Interviews: DB Marcus Trice | WR Jaz Reynolds

NEW NUMBERS, POSITIONS & PLAYERS
The equipment room sent us an updated roster as spring ball gets underway with new numbers for returning players, a few position switches and information on four walk-ons. We'll update Sooner fans with more information as we receive it from the Switzer Center. Remember, the online roster at SoonerSports.com will always have the latest, official information from the football office.

Printable Roster (Updated March 10) | Online Roster

NFL VISITS NORMAN
Representatives from 31 National Football League franchises were in Norman Tuesday morning for OU's annual Pro Day. The Sooners worked out inside the Everest Training Facility. View complete results, highlight videos and photos from Tuesday's event:

Official Coverage of 2010 OU Pro Day From Norman

MURRAY BACK IN SPRING
John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "There was a strange sighting at Oklahoma's first spring practice Monday at the Everest Indoor Center. DeMarco Murray was there, going through a spring practice with no physical limitations. It was the first time that's been the case since the spring of 2007. "Other than full-out..."

Notebook: Look, It's DeMarco - Norman Transcript

OU Football Headlines

Stoops Optimistic for 2010 Season - The Oklahoman

Stoops Believes OU's O-Line Will be Better - USA Today

OU Pro Day Notes: Fast Franks, Gresham- Tulsa World

Gerald McCoy on Display at OU's Pro Day - ESPN

Notebook: Rams Brass Visits Norman - The Oklahoman

Best Games in Big 12 Involve Oklahoma - CBS Sports

Former Sooners Work for NFL Scouts - Norman Transcript

Mike Balogun Breaks Silence - The Oklahoman

Bradford May be Best Option for Rams - Sporting News

Intrigue Surrounds Balogun's Future - Tulsa World

Potential Pros Work Out for Scouts - The OU Daily

Trotter: OU Pro Day Tidbits - The Oklahoman

McCoy, Sooners Carry First-Round Clout - The OU Daily

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, March 9

The OU football program hosts its annual Pro Day for NFL scouts, coaches and general managers on Tuesday and, for the first time, Sooner fans can watch the action unfold live from the Everest Training Facility. SoonerSports.com will webcast the event live and post complete results as they happen.

SoonerSports.com OU Pro Day Live Coverage

MCFARLAND IN MIDDLE
Oklahoma opened spring practice inside the Everest Training Facility Monday afternoon in Norman. View video and photos from the session by clicking the media links to the right. We also talked with defensive tackle Jamarkus McFarland following practice. The sophomore from Lufkin, Texas, is going through his first spring practice with the Sooners after playing his freshman season.

Jamarkus McFarland Interview | Spring Football Central

HISTORY IN OKLAHOMA'S FAVOR
From Yahoo Sports: "Year in and year out, Stoops has a strong football team. Whether the Sooners are championship caliber largely depends on how adequately they can patch holes in the starting lineup. They must replace potential first-round draft choices at defensive tackle (McCoy) and offensive tackle (Williams)..."

Work to Do, But History in OU's Favor - Yahoo Sports

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Life has radically changed," Jones said Monday night after OU's first practice of the spring. "A year ago, I was the backup quarterback. This year, I get to compete for the starting job. Obviously, it's still an open competition so I'm not safe yet. I don't have the spot yet. I have to..."

Landry Jones is the Man on the Spot - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

OU Quarterback More Confident - Tulsa World

Oklahoma's Stoops Optimistic for 2010 - ESPN

Notebook: Jones, Habern Expected Back - The Oklahoman

Stoops Anxious to Get Back on Field - Tulsa World

Review and Preview for Sooners - College Football News

Notebook: Offensive Line, Murray, Madu - Tulsa World

Stoops Heaps Praise on Offensive Line - NBC Sports

Sooners Begin Spring Practice - The OU Daily

Bradford May be Best Option for St. Louis - Sporting News

Bradford Rises to No. 1 in Mock Draft - NBC Sports

Bradford: Passed Physicals With 'Flying Colors" - USA Today

Gerald McCoy Better Than Suh? - Detroit Free Press

Bradford Won't be at OU's Pro Day Today - NFL.com

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Monday, March 8

Oklahoma begins spring football with a practice Monday in Norman. SoonerSports.com will provide complete coverage including video and photos. Sooner fans will also have their first opportunity to watch OU's annual Pro Day live with an exclusive webcast from the Everest Indoor on Tuesday. Watch for more info later today.

2010 Spring Football Central | Spring Guide | Printable Roster

O-LINE STILL AN UNKNOWN
Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Going into the spring, offensive line remains an unknown. The Sooners lose their top three linemen from last season, and this spring also will be without injured returning starters Ben Habern (leg) and Jarvis Jones (foot). But OU's coaching staff is excited about the potential of Donald..."

O-Line Still Big Question Mark - The Oklahoman

OU Football Headlines

McCoy: Can't Wait to Line Up and Play - Sporting News

A Sooner Will Go Soonest in Draft - Los Angeles Times

Three to Watch: Wort, Hurst, Stephenson - Tulsa World

New Stars Take Center Stage for Sooners - The Oklahoman

Pre-Spring Big 12 Power Ratings - ESPN

Three Questions on Oklahoma Spring Football - Tulsa World

OU Football Players to Watch This Spring - The Oklahoman

Sooners Hoping to Build on Late Surge - Tulsa World

Big 12 South Breakdown: Will Texas Repeat? - ESPN

Bobby Proctor Savors Great Run at OU - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Friday, March 5

Coach Stoop radio show from the Grand Rapids Press: " "I know (Nebraska's) Ndamukong Suh is also an incredible that's up there. About those two guys (Bradford and McCoy), having worked with them the last four years, they are absolutely amazing people," Stoops said. "Just incredibly sharp young men that are really..."

Coach Stoops Radio Interview - Grand Rapids Press

OU Football Headlines

Banks: Bradford, McCoy in Top Three - Sports Illustrated

Schad: Six Sooners in List of Top 70 Big 12 Players - ESPN

OU Among Five Best to Visit for Pro Day - Sporting News

Tommie Harris' Priorities Still in Order - Tulsa World

OU's DeMarco Murray In RB Class of His Own - ESPN

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

OL Trent Williams Moving Up Draft Boards - ESPN

Thursday, March 4

The OU Athletics Communications office completed the 2010 Spring Football Guide and it's online at SoonerSports.com in PDF format. We've also created a one-page printable roster for fans. Spring practice begins Monday, March 8 with the OU football program holding its annual Pro Day on Tuesday, March 9.

2010 Spring Guide | Printable Roster | Spring Football Central

JONES SET TO SHINE?
Matt Hinton of the Sporting News: "With seven of his top eight receivers and all but one of the regulars from an injury-ravaged line back, Jones should take a major step to solidifying himself as one of the best passers in the Big 12 for the next two or three seasons, at least. That improvement may not be readily apparent on the stat..."

Landry Jones No Longer Blinded by Spotlight - Sporting News

OU Football Headlines

Young Potential Looks to Mature at Oklahoma - ESPN

OU's Gresham Had Good Time in Indy - Tulsa World

Rams Doing Homework on Bradford - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Bradford, Suh or McCoy at No. 1 for St. Louis? - ESPN

Big 12 Could Dominate Draft - Austin American-Statesman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Wednesday, March 3

Peter King of Sports Illustrated: "I asked Bradford if he thought he'd justify such a high pick. "Yeah, I think I would,'' he said. "If I didn't believe in myself as much as I do, I wouldn't be here right now. I wasn't highly recruited coming out of high school, and a lot of people didn't think I belonged playing at Oklahoma. But I did..."

Bradford Compares Favorably to Ryan - Sports Illustrated

OU Football Headlines

Gresham Solidifies First-Round Status - Sporting News

Notebook: Franks, Motivation, McCoy - Tulsa World

McCoy, Williams, Bradford at Combine - Sports Illustrated

Many Trials Made Kicker Stronger - Norman Transcript

Strange Question for McCoy at Combine - Yahoo Sports

NFL Combine: Debating Suh vs. McCoy - ESPN

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, March 2

The Sporting News has a Q&A with Gerald McCoy: "What are your thoughts about possibly being the No. 1 pick? Gerald McCoy: I'm just happy to be considered to even play in the NFL. To be a possible No. 1 pick is a great honor. SN: Is it important to you to be the No. 1 pick? GM: It's not very important to me, but..."

McCoy: No. 1 Pick Would be Great Honor - Sporting News

RAMS, BRADFORD AT ONE?
From CBS Sports: "Bradford's talent says he should be the first player picked, and were it not for the shoulder it would be an easy choice. It was interesting that he was given the No. 1 jersey here among quarterbacks. "It's alphabetic and mine happens to be the first name," Bradford said. "So it's nice." No. 1 in April is what he..."

If Rams Want to Win, Bradford is Easy Choice - CBS Sports

OU Football Headlines

College Rivals Battle for Draft Distinction - FOX Sports

DTs McCoy, Suh Have Great Futures - Houston Chronicle

Tramel: Dom Franks Intent on Moving Up - The Oklahoman

Big 12's Top Performers at Combine - ESPN

Combine Q&A With Gerald McCoy - The Oklahoman

Gerald McCoy at Top of This Mock Draft - Sports Illustrated

Big 12 Teams & Spring Football - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Scouts Torn Between McCoy, Suh - Tulsa World

Bradford Still Representing OU at Combine - The OU Daily

Casserly Ranks Bradford, McCoy at Top - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Monday, March 1

The defensive players have joined the offensive players in working out for the NFL scouts and coaches in Indianapolis. Plenty of Sooners are creating buzz on the practice field and in the interviews:

2010 NFL Combine Central | Live Video | Combine Results

Player	Ht	Wt	NFL
QB Sam Bradford	6-4	236	Analysis
RB Chris Brown	5-10	210	Analysis
LB Keenan Clayton	6-1	229	Analysis
TE Brody Eldridge	6-5	261	Analysis
CB Dominique Franks	5-11	194	Analysis
TE Jermaine Gresham	6-5	261	Analysis
CB Brian Jackson	6-1	202	Analysis
DT Gerald McCoy	6-4	295	Analysis
OL Trent Williams	6-5	315	Analysis

MCCOY, BRADFORD STOCK RISING
Gerald McCoy is writing a Draft diary for the Sporting News: "I talk to a lot of the guys from Oklahoma. Everyone has the same goal in mind, and I'm sure they're all working real hard and will go out there and compete to the best of their ability. My position drills are Sunday and Monday. When the Combine is over, I'm going..."

McCoy Diary: After Combine, More Work - Sporting News

Cleveland GM Tom Heckert on Bradford: "He's a big kid, he's accurate, he won a lot of football games, he's a leader," said Heckert. "That pretty much sums it up. He has all the tools to put it together. Everyone wants to say he's a franchise, but until he does it you never know." Bradford is recovering from a reconstructed..."

Oklahoma's Bradford Impresses - Cleveland Plain Dealer

OU Football Headlines

Team Officials Say Bradford Top QB - Tulsa World

Gerald McCoy Honored at No. 1-Pick Talk - USA Today

OU, OKC Sweep Possible in Draft - The Oklahoman

Top Defensive Tackle Prospect is Real McCoy - Seattle Times

OU's Gresham Vies for Top TE Ranking - Sporting News

Tramel: McCoy, Suh the Best of the Beasts - The Oklahoman

Bradford: No Way I Wasn't Coming Back - NBC Sports

Bradford Eager to Show NFL Progress - Tulsa World

McCoy Talks About Fit With Lions - Detroit Free Press

Bradford, McCoy Draft Chances - Fort Worth Star-Telegram