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Friday, May 28 |

From the
Orlando Sentinel: "Stills enrolled at Oklahoma early and captured the hearts of Sooner fans everywhere following a fantastic spring. Not only did he look like a stud, he played like one in the spring game. Stills started and finished with a game-high six catches for 84 yards. That might not come as much of a shock..."
Kenny Stills is OU's Freshman to Watch - Orlando Sentinel
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
What's Up With Oklahoma at No. 1? - ESPN
Brian Bosworth Deserves Hall of Fame - The Oklahoman
Steele's No. 1 and His Track Record - Tulsa World
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Thursday, May 27 |

Matt Hinton of Yahoo Sports: "Convinced? Of course not. You shouldn't be. And, in late May, you don't have to be - we'll see where things stand in late October. In the meantime, though, drop the modesty, Sooner fans, and welcome back the world of unlimited possibilities. OU has all the darkhorse credentials: With..."
Sizing Up Oklahoma as Alternative at No. 1 - Yahoo Sports
Steele Picks Oklahoma as Surprise No. 1 - NBC Sports
Sooners No. 5 in Athlon Preseason Picks - Athlon Sports
Curtis: Oklahoma Too Low at No. 10? - Sporting News
Trotter: OU No. 1 According to Steele - The Oklahoman
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Stoops Ups Ante in Murray's Senior Season - Tulsa World
Oklahoma's DeMarco Murray vs. 1,900 Yards - ESPN
Stoops Beats DNA Out of Expansion Issue - NBC Sports
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Wednesday, May 26 |

From FOX Sports Southwest: "Broyles stepped up his game and became terrific with a team-leading 89 catches for 1,120 yards and 15 touchdowns for the offense, while averaging a tremendous 15.87 yards per punt return. A steady speedster, he was dominant at times with three, three-touchdown games including a 13-catch..."
Broyles Tops Big 12 Receiver List - FOX Sports Southwest
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
OU Can't Wait to Usher in New Era - Sports Illustrated
Stoops on Realignment, DeMarco Murray - The Oklahoman
Stoops Addresses Variety of Topics - Tulsa World
Sizing Up OU, Big 12, Non-Conference Schedules - ESPN
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Tuesday, May 25 |

From ESPN: "Most have faith in Oklahoma and Texas to replace their departed stars each year, just as they've done over the past decade. Texas boasts nine consecutive 10-win seasons. Oklahoma has won 11 games or more in eight of the past 10 seasons. Nebraska is inching back into that territory, and new starters..."
Where Does Big 12 Football Rank? - ESPN
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Selmon to be Enshrined for Academics - Tulsa World
Selmon Inducted Into Hall of Fame - Norman Transcript
Does Oklahoma Need a Conference? - Sporting News
SELMON ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME
"Dewey Selmon's career symbolizes OU's commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics," said OU President David L. Boren. "He represents the very best of the Sooner Spirit." Selmon, a two-time Academic All-American during his playing career, was announced today as one of four inductees for..."
Dewey Selmon Academic All-America Hall of Fame
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Monday, May 24 |

From FOX Sports: "If he's right, he's an NFL-caliber runner who could carry the offense and come up with an All-America season. He's 6-0 and 214 pounds with 4.4 speed and tremendous quickness, and while he has tread on the tires, he could blow up if he can stay healthy. No, Murray wasn't around in the Barry Switzer..."
DeMarco Murray Among Top RBs in Big 12 - FOX Sports
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Should Bradford Start or Not in St. Louis? - Tulsa World
Looking for Love from Big 12 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Landry Jones No. 3 QB in Big 12 - FOX Sports
No Need to Rush Sam Bradford -St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Q&A With Bucs' Rookie Gerald McCoy - The Oklahoman
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Friday, May 21 |

Rams' QB A.J. Feeley on Sam Bradford: "I think he's a bright, brightguy," Feeley said. "He's big, he's strong, and he plays that way too. He can throw the football; he's accurate with it. You can tell that he wants to learn, he wants to play, and he enjoys playing the game. I think, nowadays, I think that's most important. Some..."
Sam Bradford Has Love For the Game - NFL.com
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Steele Lists Sooners as All-Americans, All-Big 12 - ESPN
Man Who Took Out Bradford Looks to Future - CBS Sports
Ryan Broyles on Regional Steele Cover - Phil Steele
Feeley Rams' No. 1 QB (for Now) - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Feeley to Help Bradford - St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Thursday, May 20 |

Bruce Campbell of the
Enid News & Eagle: "Jones accepts his role as a role model for the younger athletes who came to hear him speak. "I try to be the best that I can be,'' he said. "I'm obviously human. I'm not going to be perfect, but I'm going to do the best that I can.'' Being the OU quarterback gives him a little more..."
Faith Helps Drive Landry Jones - Enid News & Eagle
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Andrews Reflects on Bradford's Recovery - Tulsa World
Keenan Clayton Recounts Plays as Sooners - The Oklahoman
Sooners in Top-10 of Athlon's Poll? - Tulsa World
Realistic Expectations for Rams' Sam Bradford - ESPN
Rams Need to Utilize Bradford in Shotgun - Yahoo Sports
Bucs' Miller Gives No. 93 Jersey to McCoy - 10 Tampa Bay
Rams Need to End Losing, See Sam Bradford - USA Today
Kelly Setting Example for Gresham - Cincinnati Enquirer
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Wednesday, May 19 |

Matt Hayes of the
Sporting News: "It's hard to argue with the abundance of college stars produced by Sooners offenses over the years. The addition of the no-huddle two years ago made OU more difficult to defend, and now other teams have sent coaches to Norman to figure out the specifics of it all. This week's top 10..."
Kevin Wilson Among Best Coordinators - Sporting News
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
What Rivalries Should be Build? OU-Boise State - ESPN
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Tuesday, May 18 |
Senior defensive back Jonathan Nelson will visit with Sooner fans throughout the 2010 season. Nelson recently recorded the first installment of his video series, answering questions posted by fans on OU's official Facebook page.
2010 Jonathan Nelson Video Series
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
White Connects With Oklahoma Foundation - The Oklahoman
NFL or Bust for Oklahoma Quarterbacks - The Oklahoman
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Monday, May 17 |

Jake Trotter of the
Oklahoman: "Once again, Oklahoma's 2010 non-conference football schedule should rank among the toughest in the nation. Three of OU's four non-league foes are coming off bowl appearances, including one BCS bowl showing. Like last season's, this year's slate won't be easy to roll through unscathed..."
Sooners Face Tough Schedule in 2010 - The Oklahoman
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Another Act of Perseverance for Clayton - Tulsa World
Jones, Broyles to Lead Nation? - Yahoo Sports
Strait Glad to Complete OU Degree -Tulsa World
Sooners Ninth in First Preseason Mag Poll - The Oklahoman
Clayton on Kenney: Room for Football? -Tulsa World
OU Ground Game Could be Lethal in '10 - Sooners Illustrated
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
CLAYTON, STRAIT EARN DEGREES
Somehow Mark Clayton and Derrick Strait left Oklahoma unfulfilled. clayton, a wide receiver from 2001-04, laid claim to nearly every pass-catching record at the school and played on two Big 12 championship teams. Strait, a defensive back from 2000-03, knew the exhilaration of winning a national title and also....
Clayton, Strait Return to Earn Oklahoma Degrees
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Friday, May 14 |

From FOX Sports Southwest: "In his first two seasons at Oklahoma, Ryan Broyles has already posted some impressive numbers. As a freshman, he set school frosh records with 46 catches and 687 yards. The Norman native earned First Team All-Big 12 Conference honors last fall as a punt returner and as a..."
Q&A With Receiver Ryan Broyles - FOX Sports Southwest
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Oklahoma No. 9 in Lindy's Preseason Poll -Lindy's
Stoops vs. Pelini, OU Conference Invites? - Yahoo Sports
Sooners No. 12 in ESPN Preseason Poll - ESPN
Oklahoma No. 11 in SI Preseason Poll - Sports Illustrated
Pipeline Potential Among Big 12 Teams - ESPN
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Thursday, May 13 |

Berry Tramel of the
Oklahoman: "1975 was the year OU signed 13 of the 19 players on the Dallas Times-Herald's blue-chip list, a recruiting haul that is beyond duplication. And signing day took Switzer on a wild ride. He had a tough choice to make initially; start out with King, in the Panhandle town of Clarendon, or Sims, on..."
Switzer Tales: Signing the 1975 Class - The Oklahoman
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
An Early Look at the Big 12 Bowl Picture - ESPN
If Huskers, Tigers Want to Go, See Ya -Tulsa World
Switzer Tales: Keith Jackson, Planes, Trains - The Oklahoman
"Trent Williams Day" In Longview, Texas - KLTV
Switzer Tales: Recruiting Elvis Peacock - The Oklahoman
Williams Must Catch Up in a Hurry - CSN Washington
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
SOONER SCRAPBOOK
Through the years, the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department has accumulated many fascinating pieces of memorabilia. Some are on display in various facilities, but several more are in the files of the department's archives. Learning the origins of athletics at OU is a great way to heighten your interest in this great program.

Sooner Scrapbook: From the Archives
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Wednesday, May 12 |

From Yahoo Sports: "This year, that team is clearly Oklahoma - Staples, Schlabach and Dodd all rank the Sooners in the top dozen despite last year's five-loss flop - for obvious reasons that go beyond "It's Oklahoma and Oklahoma is (almost) always good". They were unlucky last year. I don't just mean "unlucky" in the..."
How Inevitable is OU's Rebound in 2010? - Yahoo Sports
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Revolving Door: Broyles, Stills, Lewis & Irwin - ESPN
Switzer Assembles 1975 OU Football Class - The Oklahoman
Big 12 Pair Can't Deny Lone Star Pipeline - Tulsa World
Reemergence of Oklahoma Pushes Big 12 - FOX Sports
Glut of Bowls Leaves Many Winners, Losers - Yahoo Sports
Trotter: Chat Wrapup on OU Football - The Oklahoman
Bengals: Well-Rounded TE in Gresham -Dayton Daily News
Rookie to Make Quick Impact? Gresham - Sporting News
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Monday, May 10 |

Jake Trotter of the
Oklahoman: "Heading into the summer, Fleming has worked his way to become the favorite to replace Brian Jackson as the starting boundary corner. At the end of spring ball, Fleming spoke with The Oklahoman about being in the starting lineup, how missing last spring due to academics changed him..."
Jamell Fleming Turns the Corner for OU - The Oklahoman
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Senior DE Pryce Macon Steps Into Spotlight - ESPN
Trent Williams Catching on in Washington - Tulsa World
Reflecting on Sam Bradford's Future as a Ram - The OU Daily
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Friday, May 7 |

From ESPN: "Nebraska lost by two touchdowns to the Sooners in 2006. Missouri lost by 21 to Oklahoma in the 2007 title game, even though it entered with college football's top ranking. Then the Tigers were steamrolled 62-21 by a record-breaking OU offense in 2008. Drama hadn't been on the Big 12 championship game's..."
Will Nebraska Push Aside Oklahoma, Texas? - ESPN
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Video: Minicamp With Gerald McCoy - Buccaneers.com
Freshman WR Kenny Stills an Option for Oklahoma - ESPN
Big 12, Pac 10 Discussing Alliance? - FOX Sports Southwest
Cincinnati: OU's Gresham as Advertised - Bengals.com
What We Learned This Spring in the Big 12 - ESPN
Bradford, McCoy Better Friends Than Enemies - FOX Sports
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Thursday, May 6 |
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OU-FLORIDA STATE
Guerin Emig of the
Tulsa World: "Five reasons why Oklahoma-Florida State Sept. 11 could be the most competitive non-conference game at Owen Field since the OU-UAB 2006 opener: The Noles' offense is in much better shape, thanks to the return of quarterback Christian Ponder. He's back from shoulder surgery, and..."
Too Early to Talk OU-Florida State? Never - Tulsa World
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Top Pick Bradford Threads Defense - St. Louis American
Gresham, TEs Popular With NFL - Yahoo Sports
Bradford Makes Good Impression - St. Louis Globe-Democrat
McCoy, Rookies Could Bring Bucs Back - Tampa Tribune
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Wednesday, May 5 |

From Yahoo Sports: "Oklahoma seemed to be set at the starting wide receiver spots, but Stills has caused coaches to re-think that. His spring performance was so strong that it wouldn't be a surprise if he trots out on the field as a starter in the season opener. He had six catches for 84 yards and a touchdown in the spring game..."
Kenny Stills Make Impact in Spring at OU - Yahoo Sports
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Wort Turns Heads at Oklahoma - San Antonio Express-News
Minicamp Report With Bucs' Gerald McCoy - Sporting News
Sooners in For Big Games in 2010 - Sports Illustrated
Sittler: NCAA Swimming in Big Bowl of Crazy -Tulsa World
Rams Please With Early Returns From Bradford - USA Today
Big 12 Finally Gets HD Replay Monitors - NBC Sports
OU vs. Arkansas in Cotton Bowl? - College Football News
McCoy is Expected to be Face of Defense - Lakeland Ledger
Road to Draft for OU's Jermaine Gresham - CBS Sports
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Tuesday, May 4 |
Defensive end Jeremy Beal will talk with Sooner fans throughout the upcoming season. The senior from Carrollton, Texas, was recently named to the Lombardi Award watch list for 2010. For the first time, SoonerSports.com invited fans to post their questions on OU's official Facebook page and Beal responded in a live webcast on May 4, 2010.
2010 Jeremy Beal Video Series
WORT ONE TO WATCH
Tom Dienhart of Yahoo Sports: "He suffered a season-ending knee injury last August, at a time when he was pushing hard for a starting role. Wort, a 6-0, 220-pound redshirt freshman who grew up in Great Britain and moved to the United States in junior high, is fully recovered and was impressive in spring workouts. He's a..."
Tom Wort Opens Eyes in Spring Practice - Yahoo Sports
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
OU Lines Up Toughest Non-Conference Schedule - ESPN
Oklahoma No. 2 in Post-Spring Power Ratings - ESPN
Bengals' Coach: Gresham Came Ready - Cincinnati Enquirer
Why Bradford Was No. 1 in Draft - Dallas Morning News
Oklahoma Ranked in Early Preseason Polls - Tulsa World
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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Monday, May 3 |

An estimated crowd of more than six thousand Sooner fans enjoyed the first Season Ticket Holder Super Saturday in Norman. The event provided season ticket holders a true, inside look at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, the Everest Indoor Center and the Switzer Center. Along the way, they toured everything from the press box to the new locker room to Bob Stoops' office.
Year of the Fan: Sooners Get Inside Look at Football Facilities
SOONERS LOADED FOR 2011?
Jake Trotter of the
Oklahoman: "Not many college linebackers boast the combination of power and speed that Lewis does. Lewis didn't have the kind of sophomore season he wanted, but still led the team in tackles. It's unclear whether he'll leave after this season, but SportsIllustrated.com lists Lewis as a top 30 prospect..."
Murray, Beal, Lewis, Broyles in First-Round? - The Oklahoman
OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
After Spring Ball, Defense Making Strides - Tulsa World
Will Jones Restore Oklahoma as King of Big 12? - FOX Sports
Murray, Jones, Broyles Expected to Produce - Yahoo Sports
Bradford Impresses as St. Luis Camp Opens - Tulsa World
Bradford Makes Good First Impression - The Oklahoman
OU's Sam Bradford "Terrific" in Camp - Boston Herald
Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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