Notes Archive: April 2010

Friday, April 30

From ESPN: "Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is sending a stern message to anyone who thinks five losses in 2009 with a team that began the season ranked No. 3 means he'll change how he runs his program. "I think its pretty evident that when you lose your Heisman Trophy quarterback and a first-round draft pick, All-American..."

Sooners Not Changing After Injuries - ESPN

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Bradford: Draft Night Was a Blur - Tulsa World

Coach Stoops Praises New Draftees - Tulsa Beacon

Stoops: No What Might Have Been - Dallas Morning News

Sapp: McCoy's Lessons Learned on Field - Tampa Tribune

Bradford, Rams Set for Rookie Minicamp - Tulsa World

Bradford Chance to Impress - St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Sapp to Share Techniques With McCoy - Tampa Tribune

Class Acts: Catching Up with Bradford, BYU - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Thursday, April 29

From Yahoo Sports: "The big plays can come from anywhere: Murray averaged more than six yards per carry with 13 touchdowns as a redshirt freshman in 2007 - one from 92 yards out against Utah State, another for 65 yards against Texas - and ran back a pair of kickoffs for touchdowns; he joined Brown in the..."

OU's DeMarco Murray Waiting to Explode - Yahoo Sports

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

OU First With Three of Top Four Draft Picks - Yahoo Sports

McShay: Beal in First Round of 2011 Mock Draft - ESPN

Students: Stay for Game Regardless of Score - The OU Daily

McCoy the Pick for Bucs, Even With No. 1 - Tampa Tribune

Bradford's Choice Defies Previous Philosophy - Baylor Lariat

Next Task for Redskins? Signing Williams - Washington Post

Bucs: Gerald McCoy Worthy of No. 1 Pick - NBC Sports

Jermaine Gresham is the Anti-Ocho - Bengals.com

Next Up for Bucs' McCoy: Huge Contract - Tampa Tribune

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Wednesday, April 28

Dave Sittler of the Tulsa World: "Sam's his own man. But he might soon relate more to the No. 14 he wore at OU, when he won the Heisman Trophy and took the Sooners to a BCS national championship game. Aikman's path from Dallas to the Hall of Fame was aided by wide receiver Michael Irvin, who wore No. 88..."

Sittler: Jerseys With Eights Carry Heavy Weight - Tulsa World

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

OU Stadium Oozes History -- and Decibels - Sporting News

Still No Substitute for Character in Sports - Norman Transcript

Murray to Get More Touches With Brown Gone? - ESPN

It's Jackpot Time for Bradford, Other Draftees - Tulsa World

English, Granger, Brown Sign FA Contracts - ESPN

Rookie QBs Must Embrace New NFL Era - USA Today

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, April 27

From the Tulsa World: "Fans can take self-guided tours of the stadium, including suites, the press box and locker rooms, the Switzer Center and the Everest Indoor Center, the weight room, training room and meeting areas. Though coaches and players are not part of the tour, OU staff members including athletic director..."

Sooners to Offer Facility Tours - Tulsa World

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Free Agent Watch: Balogun Signs With 49ers - The Oklahoman

Undrafted Sooners Have Longer Road - The OU Daily

Brown Makes All-Undrafted Team - Yahoo Sports

Will Broyles Show He Can Take Over Game? - Sporting News

Sooners Lead Big 12 With Seven Drafted Players - ESPN

Murray Projected in First Round in 2011 - Sporting News

Monday, April 26

SoonerSports.com provided full coverage of the Sooners in the 2010 NFL Draft from Thursday night in primetime to Saturday afternoon.

Sooner Draft Central | Draft Notes | OU

All-Time Picks

OU GETS ITS PLAYERS TO NFL
John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "Never has one school produced three of the first four picks in the NFL draft. Never has the state of Oklahoma had more players taken in the first round. Never has the University of Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University delivered more players into the NFL's first round. Thursday was a..."

History Made in Draft by Oklahoma - Tulsa World

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "You can bet, blue-chip prospect across the country tuning into the draft had to come away with the same impression: OU gets its players to the NFL. And that pitch could become a powerful weapon in the recruiting wars against Texas and others. "To a degree, it helps," said OU coach Bob Stoops..."

This Draft Will Help Sell the Sooners - The Oklahoman

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Draft a Historic One for Oklahoma - Norman Transcript

Is OU Rewarded for Tough Schedule? - Tulsa World

Draft, Last Season Clear Case of Injuries - Orlando Sentinel

Wrapping Up Big 12 Spring Football - Dallas Morning News

Bradford to Wear No. 8 in Homage to Aikman - USA Today

Teammates Thrilled With Trent Williams - Washington Post

Behind the Scenes in New York City - Tulsa World

Bradford a Good Fit for Rams - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Late Mother Inspires Gerald McCoy - Associated Press

Oklahoma Takes Bite Out of Big Apple - Tulsa World

Brody Eldridge Headed to Indianapolis - The Oklahoman

High Expectations for Rams Draftees - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Q&A With Gerald McCoy | Sam Bradford | Trent Williams

Malcolm Kelly Defends Trent Williams - Washington Post

Franks Cherishes Chance With Atlanta - Tulsa World

Dom Franks Happy to be a Falcon - The Oklahoman

Sooners Scoring Major Points With Draft - Tulsa World

Friday, April 23

Watch video courtesy of ESPN and the NFL of each of the four first-round selections from Oklahoma. Also watch a video connecting the 2009 NBA No. 1 pick from OU, Blake Griffin, with the 2010 NFL No. 1 pick from Oklahoma, Sam Bradford.

Draft Broadcast: Sam Bradford Selected No. 1 Overall

Draft Broadcast: Gerald McCoy Drafted by Tampa Bay

Draft Broadcast: Trent Williams Selected by Washington

Draft Broadcast: Jermaine Gresham No. 21 Pick by Bengals

Oklahoma Supplies No. 1 Picks for NBA and NFL

SOONERS DOMINATE DRAFT
From the Dallas Morning News: "The Big 12 had a great night in the NFL draft's first visit to prime-time. Oklahoma had an even better night. And Sam Bradford had the best night of all. Bradford became the third Sooner to go first overall in school history, following in the footsteps of defensive end Lee Roy Selmon in 1976 and..."

First Round a Show of Sooner Strength - Dallas Morning News

Mel Kiper of ESPN on the Oklahoma Sooners having three of first four picks: "The one thing we know more than anything is that the Oklahoma endowment should get a nice bump. Three Sooners off the board within the first four picks is remarkable, and says a lot for what Bob Stoops is working with down in Norman..."

Kiper: Stoops Has Something Remarkable in Norman - ESPN

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Sooners Dominate First Round of NFL Draft - The Oklahoman

Sooners Rush to Top of Draft - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

McCoy's Tears Mark Sooners' Success - Bloomberg.com

Sooners Go First, Third and Fourth - Norman Transcript

Draft a Big Night for Oklahoma's Future - The Oklahoman

Analysis of the Sooner Picks in the Draft - FOX Sports

Oklahoma, Big 12 Dominant in First Round - Sporting News

Oklahoma Draft Picks Analyzed - Sporting News

Bob Stoops Quotes on the NFL Draft - The Oklahoman

Replacing Bradford | McCoy | Williams | Gresham

Oklahoma Has Four First-Round Picks - Associated Press

More Analysis of the OU Picks - Sports Illustrated

Sooners Steal Show at Draft - Austin American-Statesman

Thursday, April 22

With Sam Bradford No. 1, Gerald McCoy No. 3 and Trent Williams No. 4, Oklahoma becomes the first school ever to supply three of the first four NFL Draft picks (three school have had three of the first five: Notre Dame in 1946, Michigan State in 1967, USC in 1977). OU also supplies the first overall No. 1 pick for the Big 12 in the conference's history.

Sooner Draft Central | Draft Notes | OU

All-Time Picks

SOONERS CHARM BIG APPLE
John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "When a national radio show wanted to book a guest, the first guy they asked for was Gerald McCoy. When a representative for 18 NFL draft prospects was needed to speak to hundreds of kids and a national television audience, the microphone was handed to Gerald McCoy. When the..."

OU's Gerald McCoy Charms Big Apple - Tulsa World

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "And you want to draft another lineman? Please. The decision here is so obvious, I'm not sure why the Rams have spent the last few weeks agonizing or so they say -- over this premium choice. The mission is clear: secure a potentially great quarterback capable of transforming the franchise..."

Time for Bold Move by Rams - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Bradford's Pro Future About to Unfold - Tulsa World

McCoy, Suh Living the Dream at Draft - Tampa Tribune

Bradford's Ready, Rest Up to Rams - Boston Herald

Top Prospects Kept Busy, And Guessing - New York Times

Bradford or Suh? Our Pick - St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Oklahomans Enjoy Time With New York Kids - Tulsa World

Bradford, Suh, McCoy to Go 1, 2, 3? - Norman Transcript

Will Bradford Become an Elite NFL QB? - The Oklahoman

Bradford, McCoy, Williams in Top Four - Baltimore Sun

Notebook: Sooner Fans in NYC- Tulsa World

Sam Bradford Interviews Ndamukong Suh - Yahoo Sports

NFL Draft Goes Primetime on Thursday - CNN

Will Nebraska Bolt the Big 12 for Big 10? Sports Illustrated

Build Team Around Bradford - St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Will Bradford Become $50 Million Man? - The Oklahoman

Bradford Ready to Play Football - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Projected First-Round Sooners - The OU Daily

Q&A With OU OT Trent Williams - Pro Football Weekly

Predictions, Culling the Mock Drafts - Tulsa World

Road to the Draft: OU's Jermaine Gresham - CBS Sports

Bradford's Decision to Stay to Pay Off - The OU Daily

Bradford Most Accurate Quarterback - Sporting News

Bradford "Nervous" With Status Uncertain - USA Today

Wednesday, April 21

OU quarterback Sam Bradford is on the cover of Sports Illustrated for the second time. SI chose Bradford to feature its 2010 NFL Draft coverage. The QB from Oklahoma City is expected to be OU's third all-time No. 1 pick in the draft which begins Thursday night. Bradford previously appeared on SI's cover after Oklahoma's win against Texas Tech in 2008.

WHERE WILL WILLIAMS GO?
John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "For his part, Williams is viewed as potentially the best overall offensive tackle in the draft. Some mock drafts say he could go as high as No. 4 to Washington, many predict he'll go No. 8 to Oakland. If Williams is a right tackle, he's OK with that. He started there for 2 1/2 seasons at OU..."

Trent Williams to Reap Award for Waiting - Tulsa World

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Sam Bradford admits the enormity of the situation hasn't yet hit him. It's not often a 22-year-old goes to New York for two days as the center of attention. "I can't control that," he said. "I only worry about things I can control." What he can't control is the circus that surrounds the..."

Oklahoma May Dominate First Round - Norman Transcript

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Gerald McCoy Pride of Southeast - The Oklahoman

Sooners in Rare Company in Bradford Picked No. 1 - KTUL

Spring Game Notes: Stills, Wort, Lewis, Placekicking - ESPN

Three of Four Top Picks to be Sooners? - Pro Football Talk

Bradford Could Become Greatest Sooner - Norman Transcript

Bradford SI Cover, Redskins Still Interested? - Tulsa World

Bradford on Cover of SI for Second Time - The Oklahoman

No One Bigger Than Big 12 in Draft - Sporting News

Sittler: Expansion Talk and the Sooners - Tulsa World

Sooner Football Draft Facts - The Oklahoman

Sooners Should Go Fast in the Draft - Norman Transcript

OU's Ben Habern Compares McCoy, Suh - The Oklahoman

Big 12 Keeps Eye on Expansion - Dallas Morning News

NFL Draft Will be Respite From Rough Year - The OU Daily

NFL Draft Could be Big 12 Talent Show - Kansas City Star

Rams' Brass Remain Mum on Top Pick - USA Today

Teams Talking But No Deal on No. 1 Pick - Boston Herald

McCoy, Suh Difference Makers at DT - Columbus Dispatch

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, April 20

Andy Staples of Sports Illustrated: "How did a state that contains a little more than one percent of the U.S. population produce three likely first-round draft picks from the same high school graduating class? It shouldn't surprise anyone that these three all played together at Oklahoma; the Sooners almost always get the top..."

How Did Oklahoma Produce Such Talent? - Sports Illustrated

From FOX Sports Southwest: "I think with my actions over a long period of time, and with all the success we've had here, they see what a great place Oklahoma is and that I'm not looking to leave. I can't help erroneous reporting, that's for sure. But in the end, it hasn't been a big deal because they see that I'm always still here..."

Betting Against Stoops Seems Unwise - FOX Sports SW

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Sooner or Later, an NFL Quarterback - Tulsa World

Washington Still Interested in Bradford - Washington Post

Sittler: Linebacker Turns Into Vocal Leader - Tulsa World

Selmon, Sims Talk of Pressure, Expectations - Tulsa World

Potential Draftees Face Bright Futures - The OU Daily

Bradford: No Issues With Negotiations - Tulsa World

Draft Day? Try Three Days - Norman Transcript

Texas, Oklahoma and Expansion Talk - CBS Sports

Big 12 Quarterbacks in the NFL - Kansas City Star

Gresham Could Prove a Dynamic Pick - The Oklahoman

Stills, Jefferson Impress in Red/White Game - The OU Daily

Gruden: Bradford is Cool, Calm Customer - ESPN

McCoy, Suh Head Up Deep DL Pool - Boston Globe

OU, Big 12 Stand Out for 2010 Draft - Sporting News

Trent Williams to Go Early in Draft - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Monday, April 19

Oklahoma concluded spring practice with a final session Monday afternoon on Owen Field. View video of the defensive backs, linebackers, offensive lineman, tight ends and receivers, in addition to an interview with senior defensive back Jonathan Nelson.

Senior Jonathan Nelson Interview | Spring Football Central

SOONERS IN 2010 DRAFT
The OU football program is expected to be featured prominently in the upcoming NFL Draft starting Thursday. Sam Bradford, Gerald McCoy, Trent Williams and Jermaine Gresham are projected to go in the first round with Dominique Franks projected as an early-second round pick. SoonerSports.com will provide complete coverage of Sooners in the draft. View our central page:

2010 Sooner Draft Central | OU NFL Draft History

HEART AND SOUL
Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Jeremy Beal is the team's best player, and Landry Jones is the team's quarterback, but make no mistake, this is Travis Lewis' team. Don't be confused by Lewis' crazy antics this past week leading up to the spring game, which were all in good fun. Look for the vocal junior linebacker to fill..."

Seven Things Learned About the Sooners - The Oklahoman

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "The Sooners will have two new starting linebackers this coming season at both middle linebacker and strongside linebacker. Figuring out who those spots will go to is still a guess. Travis Lewis is solidified at the weakside spot. Tom Wort had a solid day at middle linebacker Saturday and..."

Notes: Linebackers, Macon, TEs - Norman Transcript

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Marshall Musil Makes Impact - Tulsa World

Sooners Answer Questions on Saturday - The OU Daily

Three Sooners in First Four Picks of Draft? - Sports Illustrated

QBs Are High-Risk Pick at No. 1 - Tulsa World

It's Landry Jones All the Way - Norman Transcript

Rams: Start With Bradford, Then Receiver - CBS Sports

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Sunday, April 18

Spring Game Thoughts & Observations - The Oklahoman

Sittler: 2009 Experience Benefits Jones, OU - Tulsa World

Musil May Work Beyond Saturday - Norman Transcript

Freshman Kenny Stills Steals the Show - Tulsa World

Kenny Stills Shines in Spring Game - The Oklahoman

Jones More Comfortable as OU's Starter - Associated Press

Drew Allen, Kenny Stills, Placekicking - Tulsa World

Good News for OU's Offensive Line - The Oklahoman

Spring Game Had Players' Attention - Norman Transcript

White Team Blanks Red in Rainstorm - Tulsa World

LB Tom Wort Won't Let the Boz Down - The Oklahoman

Greatest Draft in History of Sooner State? - Tulsa World

Travis Lewis Leads Game in Trash Talk - The Oklahoman

Stills, Kicking Struggles, Beal, Wort - Norman Transcript

Sunny Day for Marshall Musil, Family - The Oklahoman

Red/White Spring Game Report Card - The Oklahoman

Saturday, April 17

Landry Jones completed 17 of 34 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns to lead the White team to a 23-0 win over the Red in Oklahoma's Spring Football Game, Saturday. View blog.

Spring Game Highlights | Ben Habern | Quinton Carter

SPRING GAME SET
The Sooners are set for the annual Red/White Spring Game on today at 2 p.m. Seniors have drafted their teams and the coaching staff has been divided. See complete info and details on all the events for Sooner fans coming to Norman on Saturday:

Spring Game Information & Events | Spring Game Tickets

OU'S 2009 CLASS DEEP
Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "It won't be difficult to find a member of the 2009 football recruiting class on the field at the start of Oklahoma's Red-White Spring Game today. The Red will boast quarterback Drew Allen, wideout Jaz Reynolds, linemen Tyler Evans and Gabe Ikard, defensive back Jamarkus McFarland..."

2009 OU Recruiting Class Deep, Talented - The Oklahoman

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Sooners Have Spring in Step - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Breaking Down OU's 2009 Recruiting Class - The Oklahoman

Different Vibe at Spring Practice for OU - Norman Transcript

Another Dominant Defense for Sooners? - The Oklahoman

Sooners Eager to Compete in Spring Game - Tulsa World

WR Kenny Stills Best Freshman? - The Oklahoman

Sittler: Bradford Next Stafford or Carr? - Tulsa World

Tramel: Is It Madu's Time to Shine? - The Oklahoman

What to Watch in OU's Red/White Game - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma's Bradford a Keeper - Boston Globe

Rams Work Out Bradford With Week to Go - USA Today

One Last Look at Sam Bradford - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

OU's McCoy Stands Out in Crowd - Pro Football Weekly

Big 12 Rivals Top OL Rankings - Houston Chronicle

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Friday, April 16

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Travis Lewis sat down after practice Thursday night, cracked a wicked smile and instantly energized the Oklahoma Red/White Spring Game. All someone did was ask for a prediction. "White," the linebacker said. "We've got some star power. We've got me, J-Beal, Q-Carter. We've got players..."

Sooners Fired Up Ahead of Spring Game - Tulsa World

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

OU's Jeremy Beal on Lott Trophy Watch List - ESPN

Sooners Hold Red/White Draft - The Oklahoman

Notes: Spring Game Spice, Whaley, Brent - The Oklahoman

Team Splits for Practice Game - Norman Transcript

OU Seniors Draft Players for Spring Game - Tulsa World

Spring Game Features New Team Selection - The OU Daily

Stoops Addresses Questions on Bradford - Tulsa World

Gresham, Draft's Best TE, is Like Big Receiver - USA Today

Question Marks at TE in Draft - New Orleans Times-Picayune

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Thursday, April 15

OU held its final practice Thursday afternoon before Saturday's Red/White Game. Watch five videos showing highlights of the three-on-three Oklahoma Drill Coach Stoops unveiled in the spring plus videos on the guards and centers, receivers, tight ends and fullbacks, corners and safeties from Thursday:

Three-on-Three Oklahoma Drill | No. 2 | No. 3 | No. 4 | No. 5

SENIORS DRAFT TEAMS
Thursday afternoon, Oklahoma's seniors chose teams for the annual Red/White game slated for Saturday. Even the coaching staff was split. Coach Stoops will be a defensive coach for the Red Team while Kevin Wilson will be the head coach. Brent Venables will be the head coach for the white team.

On Monday night, after the final spring practice, the winning team will eat a steak dinner (Winner Dinner) and the losing team will eat hot dogs and baked beans. Watch the draft from the Red Room:

Seniors Select Offenses for Spring Game Draft

Seniors Select Their Defenses for Spring Game Draft

Remember, the seniors were already divided between the teams. First picks on the offensive side of the ball were Landry Jones (White) and Ryan Broyles (Red). On defense, Frank Alexander (Red) and Travis Lewis (White) went first off the board. Here are the lineups:

Red Team
Head Coach: Kevin Wilson
OL C. Brandon B. Lepak J. Jones G. Ikard T. Evans J. Reed B. Irwin	QB D. Allen J. Nimmo B. Gottsch	RB/FB M. Madu B. Crow D. Whaley B. Davis	WR/TE B. Caleb R. Broyles J. Reynolds S. McClain J. Winchester R. Caro D. Hellard S. Adeoye J. Hanna L. Johnson
DL J. McFarland J. Chaisson S. McGee F. Alexander P. Macon J. Brown M. Wilson	LB T. Wort A. Box J. Bird	DB J. Nelson T. Jefferson D. Hurst L. Harris S. Proctor J. Finch Z. Montana	SP M. Moreland P. O'Hara S. Morrison

White Team
Head Coach: Brent Venables
OL B. Habern T. Jeffries D. Stephenson S. Good J. Aladenoye A. Woods K. Callison	QB L. Jones B. Sherrard	RB/FB J. Calhoun M. Musil J. Weakely	WR/TE C. Kenney D. Miller K. Stills D. Bradley Z. Brown J. Sosanya T. Ratterree J. New J. Braid
DL J. Beal C. Walker R.J. Washington D. Serruto B. Batchelear	LB T. Lewis R. Lewis J. Ibiloye D. Franklin E. Lee	DB Q. Carter J. Fleming J. Harris K. Brent G. Lynn J. Bell E. Jones M. Trice	SP T. Way J. Stevens B. Easley D. Murray*

* Punt Returns Only

OU AT CINCINNATI IN 2010
Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "I like Jones' chances to respond more than I like Cincinnati's. Remember, the last time anyone saw the OU QB, he was throwing for 418 yards in a Sun Bowl victory over Stanford. The last time anyone saw the Bearcats, Florida was eating them alive, 51-24, in the Sugar Bowl. "This early game should..."

OU at Cincinnati Cause for Concern? - Tulsa World

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Bradford Bringing Hope to Rams? - USA Today

Switzer, Washington to Coach Legends - The Oklahoman

Rosters Finalized for OU Legends Classic - Tulsa World

Three Sooners in Top Six of This Mock - Sporting News

Bradford Looks Like Top Pick - San Diego Union-Tribune

Suh, McCoy Are Worth the Price - Detroit News

Spagnuolo: Leaning Bradford - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

McCoy's Tampa Visit Has Fans Atwitter - Tampa Tribune

Williams Leaps Okung as Top OT - Tacoma News Tribune

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Wednesday, April 14

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "This year, the Spring Game will be an actual game. Instead of offense vs. defense, the game will be Red vs. White, with the Red having an offense and defense, and the White having an offense and defense. "I'm going to bring in the seniors, split them up, and they're going to have a draft," coach Stoops..."

Notebook: Saturday, Landry Jones, Kicking - The Oklahoman

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Players Will Draft for Red-White Game - Tulsa World

Spring Game Just a Few Days Away - KTUL Tulsa

Dominators Make Teams Want DL - Houston Chronicle

Sittler: Patience Preached for Future Pros - Tulsa World

Gerald McCoy Programmed to be Top Defender - USA Today

Three Sooners in Top Six Picks of Draft - Los Angeles Times

Suh, McCoy or Neither? Debate Continues - Detroit News

Gresham Works Out for Falcons - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, April 13

The Sooners returned to the Bud Wilkinson Practice Facility in Norman for the team's 12th session of spring football Tuesday afternoon. Watch video of the linebackers, defensive tackles and more from the modified, three-on-three Oklahoma drill Coach Stoops has employed this spring. Also check out interviews with junior receiver Ryan Broyles and junior defensive end Frank Alexander:

Ryan Broyles Interview | Frank Alexander Interview

LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNTED TICKETS
Tickets for Saturday's Spring Game are $5 in advance through the end of the day Tuesday. On Wednesday, the price goes to $10. Buy online, call or visit the OU Athletics Ticket Office for advance tickets:

Spring Game Info | Tickets | Spring Football Central

WHAT TO WATCH IN SPRING GAME
From Steven Jones of the OU Daily: " Saturday will hopefully give fans an opportunity to see what improvements Jones may have made since last year. While he had a mildly successful season in 2009, if he wants to keep the starting spot for three more years, he will have to continue to improve. Saturday may also provide fans..."

Spring Game Serves Dual Purposes - The OU Daily

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Bradford Cream of QB Crop - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

OU in Top 12 Non-Conference Games - Yahoo Sports

Gresham Gets Edge Over Gronkowski - Orlando Sentinel

Three Sooners Accept Invites to NFL Draft - FOX Sports

Bradford Confirms He Will Attend Draft - USA Today

Options for Lions, Bucs: McCoy or Suh? - Sporting News

Sam Bradford to Visit Big Apple - Tulsa World

Trip to Cincinnati Test for Sooners - FOX Sports Southwest

Big 12 Games of the Year Are Oklahoma's - CBS Sport

Gruden-Bradford Interview to Air Thursday - Tulsa World

McCoy, Williams Can't-Miss Guys - San Francisco Chronicle

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Monday, April 12

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "Stoops says it would be wise to stop thinking of what Bradford isn't and to appreciate what he is. Consider him in the same mode of two cool customers by the names of Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Stoops tells you a story that is vintage Manning. After last month's impressive pro day..."

Growing Up Bradford - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Nelson, Carter, Hurst Provide Versatility - Tulsa World

Linebackers Young But Capable - The Oklahoman

Sooner, Husker DTs Jockey - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU Projects to Place Four in First Round - Tulsa World

Bradford, Aikman More Alike - Dallas Morning News

McCoy Compares to Draft Darling Suh - Michigan Live

Bradford Has No Doubt He Can Play - Kansas City Star

McFarland Fills Big Role for OU - Tulsa World

OU, Stoops Sponsoring Blood Drive - The Oklahoman

Breaking Down the 2010 Schedules - Yahoo Sports

Young Sam Bradford's Musical Career - Tulsa World

Rating the TEs: Gresham No. 1 - Chicago Tribune

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Saturday, April 10

From Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "We definitely have guys that know what they're doing right now and we finally have depth with some of these freshman guys coming in. And I think there's even more coming in this summer. So we're going to have ten or 11 guys that may be able to participate and even play throughout..."

Q&A With Center Ben Habern - The Oklahoman

Trent Williams Could Be Top-10 Pick - National Football Post

Stoops: Education Culture Grows in Football - The Oklahoman

Friday, April 9

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Oklahoma played a number of freshmen last season, including eight true freshmen in significant roles. The high number had a lot to do with injuries that depleted the Sooners' depth early on. On the other hand, having those young players in the mix has had a positive impact this spring..."

Better Experience, Cohesion on O-Line - Norman Transcript

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Best Receiver in Big 12? OU's Ryan Broyles - ESPN

Bradford, Clausen Only QB First-Round Locks - Detroit News

Dreams Coming True for Gerald McCoy - Associated Press

Redskins Take a Look at Trent Williams - NBC Sports

Rating TE Prospect Jermaine Gresham - Providence Journal

Sooner Linebackers Set to be Solid - Sooners Illustrated

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Thursday, April 8

Oklahoma completed its 10th practice of spring ball in near perfect weather in Norman Thursday afternoon. The Sooners will hold their second scrimmage of the spring on Saturday exactly one week prior to the annual Red-White Game on April 17. Check the highlights including a focus on the receivers and running backs. We also talked with senior offensive tackle Cory Brandon after practice.

Calhoun, Madu & RBs Work on Cuts | Spring Central

NOTES FROM SPRING PRACTICE
Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Rising senior RB Mossis Madu continues to impress this spring, showing he hasn't lost his feel at RB, despite spending last season at WR. "He definitely has to be a major contributor and factor for us," Stoops said. "Mossis is quicker and faster right now. He's trimmed some weight and he really..."

Notebook: Habern, O-Line, Madu, Leach - The Oklahoman

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Castiglione: Fans Want OU-Texas Unchanged - Tulsa World

Jesse White Following in Father's Footsteps - The OU Daily

Gerald McCoy Has Visits With Four Teams - NFL.com

Three Sooners in Top Five of Mock Draft - Sports Illustrated

Kiper Predicts Bradford to Go No. 1 - Tulsa World

Dilfer Denies Conflict of Interest - Pro Football Talk

Rams Must Decide if Bradford is Real Deal - USA Today

Bradford No. 1 Quarterback in Draft - Chicago Tribune

Kiper: Seahawks Get OU's Williams - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Kiper Addresses State's Prospects - Tulsa World

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Wednesday, April 7

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Auston English feels he still has some quarterbacks to sack. "I love playing football," said English, whose career as an Oklahoma defensive end included three All-Big 12 Conference awards, several academic honors and a full medical file. "I'll play the game as long as I'm able to." And despite..."

Studious Sooner Readies for NFL Draft - Tulsa World

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Notebook: Mensik, Coaches, Habern - Norman Transcript

Three Sooners in Top Six of Draft? - Sporting News

Q&A With Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford - Yahoo Sports

What Did Boise's Coach Learn in Oklahoma? - Tulsa World

Rams' No. 1 Pick Still Uncertain? - Norman Transcript

Rams Need to Protect Bradford - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Bradford Eager for Visit With Redskins - Washington Post

Lions Announce Visit From Trent Williams - NBC Sports

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, April 6

Oklahoma held its ninth session of spring practice Tuesday afternoon in Norman. View video coverage of position drills including time with the offensive line, tight ends, fullbacks, defensive ends, linebackers and defensive backs. Also watch as Coach Stoops takes stock of his kickers and intense video of the Oklahoma Drill in spring ball. Also view interviews with linebacker Tom Wort (rocking his spring ball mohawk) and center Brian Lepak:

Linebacker Tom Wort | Center Brian Lepak | Spring Central

OKLAHOMA DEVELOPS NFL PLAYERS
From the Sporting News: "When healthy, Gresham was the most dynamic tight end in college football. He spent two years as one of the main cogs in Oklahoma's offense, catching 103 passes and scoring 25 touchdowns combined as a sophomore and junior before missing his senior season with his second major knee injury in..."

NFL Draft Picks Grown Here: Oklahoma - Sporting News

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Should Sam Bradford be the Top Choice? - Yahoo Sports

Rams Clear Way for Sam Bradford? - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

DeMarco Murray a Spectator No More - The Oklahoman

Ravens' Search Might End With Gresham - Baltimore Sun

O-Line Seeking Off the Chart Chemistry - Tulsa World

Notebook: Calhoun, Broyles, Spring Game - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Sunday, April 4

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "Among the most significant developments at Oklahoma's spring practice last week was the return of center Ben Habern, who broke his leg in the Texas Tech game and wasn't expected to participate at all. "We actually got Ben Habern to do a little team today," offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson..."

Notebook: Ben's Back, TEs, Landry's Team - Tulsa World

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Landry Jones Talks Scrimmage, Experience - The Oklahoman

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Friday, April 2

From ESPN: "McCoy is so good that he may very well be the first pick in this month's draft. There was a time when Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was deemed the only defensive player in this class worthy of that honor. Now McCoy -- who could've been a high pick after his redshirt sophomore season in 2008..."

There's No Containing OU's Gerald McCoy - ESPN

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Bradford: Going to Rams a Great Opportunity - St. Louis Post

Rams Satisfied With Bradford's Prognosis - Tulsa World

Could Bradford Pull an Eli Manning? - The Oklahoman

Sam Bradford Banter - San Francisco Chronicle

Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports

Thursday, April 1

Stoops Thrilled With Success of Women's Hoops - KRMG

Perception vs. Reality in Bradford's Rise - ESPN

Four Sooners Projected in First Round of Draft - USA Today

Gerald McCoy, Trent Williams to Attend Draft - ESPN

Rams Confident Bradford is Healthy - St. Louis Post-Dispatch