Notebook: September, 2011

Friday, September 30

Tobi Neidy of the OU Daily: ""You can't take any team for granted," Wort said. "If we play like that again, we're going to get beat. We have a lot of pride on our defense, and lot of people were mad about the way we played." But the Sooners weren't letting anger get the best of them during preparation for Saturday's..."

Defense Prepared to Take Care of Business - The OU Daily

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Hunnicutt's Dreams Coming True at OU - The Oklahoman

Jaz Reynolds 2.0, Returns Not-so-Special - Tulsa World

OU Loads Up Its Non-Conference Schedule - ESPN

Sizing Up OU, Big 12's Current Unbeatens - FS Southwest

More Questions on OU, Big 12 Realignment - The Oklahoman

Fast Starts on Offense Key to OU's Success - The OU Daily

OU: What You Need to Know - Dallas Morning News

Still Room Left to Improve for Sooners - Norman Transcript

Broyles Looks to Leave Lasting Legacy - The OU Daily

Kenny Stills Will Play This Weekend - CBS Sports

O-Linemen Step Up After Habern Injury - The OU Daily

Thursday, September 28

The OU Athletics Ticket Office has announced that a limited number of tickets for this Saturday's football game against Ball State are available. The tickets were unclaimed by OU students.

The tickets are $54 each and may be purchased online as long as supply lasts. Orders also will be accepted on the phone at (800) 456-GoOU or in-person at the Ticket Office during regular business hours.

Order Tickets Online | (405) 325-2424 or (800) 456-GoOU

Wednesday, September 28

Mike Baldwin of the Oklahoman: "Besides making on-target, bullet snaps, OU's center has added responsibility since the Sooners prefer to play up tempo. "I have to get over the ball and get my feet set, turn and see what Landry is saying," Ikard said. "If it's tempo, I have to get down (quickly), get my hand on the ball..."

Gabe Ikard Ready to Take Over at Center - The Oklahoman

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Defense Feels It Cheated Game vs. Mizzou - Tulsa World

Sooners Learning From Mistakes - Norman Transcript

Previewing the Ball State at Oklahoma Game - CBS Sports

Sooners in Pads, Jarvis, Colvin, Williams - The Oklahoman

RB Dominique Whaley Making Mark - The OU Daily

Dom Whaley Needs to be on Scholarship Now - Tulsa World

Good News for Ben Habern? - Norman Transcript

Sooners Drop to No. 3 in Power Ratings - Sports Illustrated

Williams on Standby, Franks, Kicker, Polls - Tulsa World

OU Game Edges OSU in TV Ratings - The Oklahoman

Stoops: Missouri Victory a "Good Win" - Tulsa World

OU, OSU Likely to be Favored in Rest of Games - ESPN

Whaley Talks About Paying for College - Tulsa World

Stoops Disappointed With Practice, Game - The Oklahoman

Monday Night Football Recruiting Tool for OU - Tulsa World

Tuesday, September 27

FOX Sports Southwest will distribute this weekend's OU vs. Ball State football game on a pay-per-view basis to participating program providers. The suggested retail price is $39.95. The pay-per-view telecast will be available in high-definition.

Complete Information on Pay-Per-View vs. Ball State

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Defense Not Happy With Performance - The Oklahoman

Drop in Rankings Doesn't Bother Stoops - Kansas City Star

Sooners Know Why The Rankings Fall - Norman Transcript

Stills Had 'Em Fooled, Ball Can Ball, PPV - Tulsa World

Video: Which Team is No. 1? LSU or Oklahoma? - ESPN

Oklahoma's Arsenal of Weapons Pays Off - Sports Illustrated

BCS Predictions: It's Still Oklahoma vs. Alabama - CBS Sports

Griffin Tops Jones in Big 12 Heisman Contenders - ESPN

Stoops Says LSU Has Earned No. 1 - The Oklahoman

Gabe Ikard Takes Over at Center - Norman Transcript

Sooners Will Feel Habern's Pain in Cotton Bowl - Tulsa World

Video: Sooners Prepping to Host Ball State - KOTV 6 Tulsa

Is OSU, Not Oklahoma, the Big 12 Favorite? - ESPN

Sooners Have Lost Some Glitz But Not Games - NBC Sports

Mizzou's View on Exploiting Sooner D - The Oklahoman

Big 12 Power Poll: Oklahoma Still on Top - Sporting News

SEC Expansion: Sooners Are Interesting - Yahoo Sports

Big 12 Poll Reactions: Sooners Drop a Notch - CBS Sports

Monday, September 26

From ESPN: "On a night Ryan Broyles caught three touchdowns, Dominique Whaley compiled 150 all-purpose yards and Trey Millard nearly decapitated his hometown team's free safety, Reynolds stood out. Replacing Kenny Stills, who was sidelined after suffering symptoms of a concussion late in the week, Reynolds..."

Jaz Reynolds Gets Chance, Bust Out Performance - ESPN

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Analyzing Oklahoma's Drop in the AP Poll - Tulsa World

Broyles, High Standards, By the Numbers - The Oklahoman

Ben Habern Out for a While With Injury - Norman Transcript

Gabe Ikard Steps Into Role as Center - The Oklahoman

Habern Out, Jones' Milestones, Defense - Tulsa World

Morning After: What Happened vs. Tigers? - The Oklahoman

Defense Embarrassed by Performance - Norman Transcript

OU's New Power Duo of Millard, Whaley - The Oklahoman

Sooners Top Big 12 Conference Power Ratings - ESPN

Sooners Shake Off Missouri, 38-28 - Tulsa World

Jaz Reynolds Takes Advantage of First Start - The Oklahoman

Sooners Leave Early Mistakes Behind - Norman Transcript

Oklahoma Remains No. 1 in Coaches Poll - USA Today

OU Report Card: Offense A-, Defense D - Tulsa World

Broyles Leads No. 1 Oklahoma to Win - The Oklahoman

WR Jaz Reynolds Relishes Comeback - Norman Transcript

Ruf.Neks Take Pride in Schooner - Columbia Missourian

OU's Defense Starts Slow, Finishes Slow - The Oklahoman

Notes: Intro Video, Better Than Parade - Norman Transcript

LB Travis Lewis Unloads After Game - Tulsa World

FX Crew Crazy About Walk-On Whaley - The Oklahoman

Too Much Bad Comes With Jones' Good - Norman Transcript

Business as Usual for Oklahoma in Win Against Tigers - ESPN

OU Offense Up for Missouri Challenge - Tulsa World

Report Card: Broyles A, Receivers B - The Oklahoman

Stills, Habern Sidelined; Hit of the Night - Norman Transcript

Javon Harris: Sooners Didn't Prepare - The Oklahoman

Sunday, September 25

Coach Stoops announced that center Ben Habern will miss 6-8 weeks after breaking a radius bone in his right arm during the Sooners' 38-28 win over Missouri Saturday. Stoops said that it may be possible to review Habern for guard duty in 4-6 weeks.

Habern, who missed time in 2008 (medical redshirt) and 2009 with ankle injuries, had started 17 consecutive games, including all 14 last season, before suffering the injury in Saturday's game. Gabe Ikard, who moved from guard to center during the Missouri game, is expected to start in that position in Habern's absence.

Friday, September 23

Following his two interception performance last week at Florida State, safety Javon Harris will have the privilege of wearing Austin Box's No. 12 Saturday against Missouri. Coach Stoops made the announcement today. QB Landry Jones and LB Travis Lewis contribute to the decision each week, as the number will continue to rotate among defensive players throughout the season.

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

OU's Defense Must Play Well Against Run - The Oklahoman

That Sooners Are Healthy is Amazing - Norman Transcript

OU Used Unbalanced Line Against FSU - Tulsa World

Sooners Have Nation's Second-Longest Win Streak - ESPN

Depth Makes It Hard for RB Roy Finch - The Oklahoman

Stoops Speaks Respect Amidst Pre-Game Jaw - The OU Daily

Trey Millard Chose OU Over Home-Town Tigers - ESPN

When Hurst Lit Into Teammates, Coach Smiled - Tulsa World

Sooner D Checking Calendar for Missouri - The OU Daily

More Reasons to Poke the Eyes of Texas - The Oklahoman

Top-Ranked Sooners Open Big 12 Action - Los Angeles Times

Sooners Bring Back Championship Swag - The OU Daily

Weekend Forecast: Oklahoma vs. Missouri - USA Today

No. 1 Sooners Find Inspiration in No. 12 - ESPN

Determined Leader Lewis Forces Way on Field - The OU Daily

Thursday, September 22

Travis Haney of the Oklahoman: "If one is taken away, either by defenses or circumstances, the other is perfectly capable of beating you. That is what Oklahoma's opposition has learned in its first two games in the cases of receivers Ryan Broyles and Kenny Stills. Independently, they're ultra-talented, among the nation's best..."

Broyles-Stills Might be Best WR Duo - The Oklahoman

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Jefferson Gives Sooner Defense Options - Norman Transcript

Up Close With OU's Donald Stephenson - Tulsa World

Millard Seeks Bragging Rights Beyond Ring - The Oklahoman

Recall the Scene at Faurot Field Last Year? - Tulsa World

Sooners Look to Avoid Letdown vs. Mizzou - FS Southwest

The Power of 12. Box, Not Big (or Pac) - Tulsa World

Stoops "Strongest Advisor" to Boren - The Oklahoman

Stoops Pleased to be Staying in Big 12 - Norman Transcript

Wednesday, September 21

Ball State has returned approximately 300 tickets for its game at Oklahoma on Oct. 1 and those tickets are now available to the public. The price is $54 each. The tickets may be ordered on the phone at (800) 456-GoOU (4668), in person at the ticket office located on the west side of the stadium or online. Kickoff time for that game has been set for 6 p.m.

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Sooners Working on Red-Zone Offense - Norman Transcript

OU's Tony Jefferson is Statement Performer - Tulsa World

Good Outweighs Bad for Javon Harris - The Oklahoman

Previewing the Missouri-Oklahoma Game - CBS Sports

OU Out for Payback Against Missouri - Tulsa World

Jones Acknowledges Missouri's Strengths - The OU Daily

Sooners Want to be Better From In Close - Norman Transcript

Coaches, Players Remember Last Year - KTUL 6 Tulsa

Lewis Back to Questionable, Harris, Stevens - Tulsa World

Mizzou Receiver Fills OU's Bulletin Board - ESPN

Tuesday, September 20

A day after being named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, OU safety Javon Harris collected national honors Tuesday. Harris has been named the FWAA/Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week for his performance at Florida State:

Harris is Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week

FAN FAQ: MISSOURI
It's Tuesday of game week and the No. 1 Sooners are focused on hosting the Missouri Tigers in Norman Saturday night. Here's a quick rundown of information for Sooner fans to answer the most frequently asked questions leading up to the game:

FAQ for Sooner Fans: Missouri | Gameday Central

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Travis Lewis Scheduled to Play vs. Mizzou - The Oklahoman

LB Travis Lewis Playing Through Injury - Norman Transcript

Tracking Lewis, Jarvis Jones, Broyles Sick - Tulsa World

Gut Check? Sooners Answer Bell, Top Power Ratings - ESPN

Javon Harris Named Player of Week - Norman Transcript

Jarvis Jones, Broyles, Javon Harris, Defense - The Oklahoman

Defensive Front Holds Own, No Revenge -The OU Daily

What They're Saying About the Sooners - Tulsa World

Stoops, Castiglione Both Receive Raises -Norman Transcript

Monday, September 19

Safety Javon Harris was named the Big 12 Conference's Defensive Player of the Week for his sterling effort at Florida State. Harris intercepted two passes, including one that he returned 69 yards. Both of his picks set up OU field goals, including the final points of the game, which gave the Sooners a 10-point lead with 2:01 remaining. Harris also had three tackles, all unassisted.

Harris Named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Breaking Down OU-FSU Game Film - The Oklahoman

Sooners Show Fourth-Quarter Grit at FSU - Tulsa World

Stoops Once Again the Seminole Slayer - Orlando Sentinel

Now Time to Get Ready for Mizzou - Norman Transcript

Bless Castiglione, Stoops for Tough Schedule - Sports Illustrated

Cream of Big 12 Crop? Oklahoma - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU's Weight-Room Work Pays Off -The Oklahoman

Sooner Defense Proves Its Toughness - Norman Transcript

Sooners Show FSU Who's Really No. 1 - Florida Times-Union

Jones' Two Throws Subdued FSU - The Oklahoman

Jones Makes History, Stills Steps Up, Sacks - Tulsa World

Drive to Win Proved in Final Minutes -Norman Transcript

Landry Jones' Maturity on Full Display at FSU - ESPN

Jones' Numbers Don't Tell Entire Story - The Oklahoman

Tough Win Keeps Sooners on Road to NOLA - Tulsa World

Oklahoma is Validated National Title Contender - ESPN

OU Strengthens Hold on No. 1 in Coaches Poll -USA Today

Stills Comes Through When Needed Most- The Oklahoman

A Last Look at Sooners vs. Florida State - Tulsa World

No. 1 Sooners Top Big 12 Power Ratings - ESPN

Oklahoma Proves D is Key After All - Sports Illustrated

Broyles: OU-FSU Most Physical Game -The Oklahoman

Oklahoma's Path to Title Game is Set - NBC Sports

Friday, September 16

Coach Stoops announced Friday morning that senior DE Frank Alexander will wear No. 12 at Florida State on Saturday in memory of the late Austin Box. The number will continue to rotate among OU defensive players throughout the season.

TALLAHASSEE BOUND
The Sooners departed Norman around 2 p.m., Friday afternoon. Follow OU's official Facebook page and Twitter feed for updates and photos during the trip. We'll shift over to our Gameday Blog Saturday morning with flavor from Tallahassee. For complete details and coverage options, visit Sooner Gameday Central.

FAN EXPERIENCES
We're also sharing the experiences of Sooner fans headed for Tallahassee right here on SoonerSports.com. Email us updates and photos from your trip to SoonerSportscom@gmail.com our mention @SoonerSportscom on Twitter and we'll post here:

Your Story: Sooner Fans Head to Tallahassee

HABERN & IKARD SERIES
Offensive linemen Ben Habern and Gabe Ikard took time after Thursday's practice to share their thoughts on the FSU game:

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Oklahoma, Stoops Schedule for Success - USA Today

Jones-Broyles Top Combo in College Football - Sporting News

Five Keys for a Win at Florida State - Norman Transcript

Oklahoma, FSU Face Different Games - Yahoo Sports

Sooners Have Historical Edge on Florida State - ESPN

Kenny Stills Returns, Stoops vs. Seminoles - Tulsa World

Whaley's Longtime Teammate: Expect More - The Oklahoman

No. 1 OU Can't Look Past Florida State - FS Southwest

FSU Game a Benchmark for Jones - Dallas Morning News

Brennan Clay Set On Bringing It to Seminoles - Tulsa World

Jones Now Sees Road Games as Fun - Associated Press

OU at FSU Has BCS Title Implications - Sports Illustrated

No. 1 Oklahoma Set for Showdown at FSU - USA Today

OU Tops Big 12 Power Ratings - Austin American-Statesman

Trip to Tallahassee Can be Tricky, Expensive - The Oklahoman

Three Keys for Oklahoma in Tallahassee - ESPN

Video: How Big is This One for Sooners? - KOTV 6 Tulsa

Thursday, September 15

Jimmy Burch of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Weeks like this should make Oklahoma fans appreciate the mental toughness of football coach Bob Stoops. And how it permeates to his players. The top-ranked Sooners' national championship hopes will be on the line Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla., against No. 5 Florida State..."

No Excuses, OU Will be Ready - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Running Game Important Away From Home - Norman Transcript

Whaley Has Dream Job BUt Still Needs Work - CBS Sports

FSU Could Pay If They Double Team Broyles - The Oklahoman

Top-5 Teams, Down This Road, QB Collision - Tulsa World

Five Keys to an OU Victory at Florida State - FS Southwest

Experience Helps Jones With Big Games - Norman Transcript

Q&A With Defensive End Frank Alexander - Tulsa World

Big Games the Norm Due to OU Scheduling - CBS Sports

Daryl Williams, Norvell and Stills, Millard - The Oklahoman

Jones, Manuel Key to OU-Florida State Game - USA Today

Video: Who Wins, OU or Florida State? - Sporting News

Brandon Williams, FSU's Wilder & Reid - Tulsa World

Sooners Ready for Another Big Game - New York Daily News

Pollack Analyzes OU-Florida State Game - The Oklahoman

Sooners Move On Without Defensive Leader - ESPN

OU-FSU Fun For Everyone But Stoops Brothers - CBS Sports

Top-5 Collision Pits OU vs. Florida State - Los Angeles Times

2000 Championship Game a Springboard for OU - ESPN

Video: No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 Florida State Preview - ESPN

Wednesday, September 14

OU box office served approximately 7,000 Sooner fans (more expected in Tallahassee). Fans are urged to wear white Sooner gear to stand out from home crowd and align themselves with white road jerseys team will wear on field:

FAQ For Sooner Fans: OU vs. Florida State

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Preview: No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 Florida State - CBS Sports

OU Used to Attention, But It's Still Big - Norman Transcript

Sittler: OU Seeks Staying Power the the Top - Tulsa World

Venables Hopes for Repeat of 2010 - The Oklahoman

No. 1 Sooners Look to Make Power Move - Sports Illustrated

Chance for Jones to Cement Legacy - Norman Transcript

Games at FSU, OSU Will Test No. 1 Sooners - ESPN

Big-Time Nonconference Matchup for OU - Tulsa World

What They're Saying About Bob Stoops - The Oklahoman

OU-FSU: Fascinating Meeting of the Minds - Sporting News

More Kickers, Rush to Judgment, Lewis Watch - Tulsa World

Sooners Ready for Noise in Tallahassee - Norman Transcript

Stoops Was Miserable, Conflicted vs. Brother - Tulsa World

Video: Tough Road Ahead for No. 1 Sooners - NBC Sports

No. 5 FSU Provides Early Test for Sooners - Associated Press

Winning Big Games Has Earned Nickname - The Oklahoman

Sooners Gearing Up for Trip to Tallahassee - The OU Daily

Tuesday, September 13

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Sooner players say there are many incentives for going through the brutal offseason grind. One of the biggest ones comes Saturday night when the top-ranked Sooners (1-0) face No. 5 Florida State (2-0) at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. "Games like this are the reason..."

OU's Opportunity to Make Statement - Norman Transcript

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Harris Learns Mistakes No Laughing Matter - The Oklahoman

Even to Bob Stoops, This is a Big Game - Tulsa World

Scouting Report: Florida State Film Review - The Oklahoman

Sooners Top Big 12 Power Ratings - Athlon Sports

OU-FSU Already Growing to Epic Proportions - The OU Daily

Travis Lewis Will Not Play vs. Seminoles - The Oklahoman

Sooners Excited to Take Show on Road - The OU Daily

Running Back Jermie Calhoun to Transfer - The Oklahoman

Monday, September 12

FSU's Lamarcus Joyner from article in the Orlando Sentinel: "How can we convince Oklahoma? Why should these guys fear us? Look what they did last year? (But) they shouldn't think like that." He then added: "It's going to be a great game to watch. (I'm) fully emotional. I'm just ready to show the nation how hard we've..."

Florida State "Hungry" to Play Oklahoma - Orlando Sentinel

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Notebook: Sooners Can Make a Statement - The Oklahoman

OU Has Waited 23 Years for Game Like This - Tulsa World

Rowland Previews Oklahoma at Florida State - KOTV 6 Tulsa

No Defensive Changes Planned for FSU - Tulsa World

Dominique Whaley's Road to OU's No. 1 RB - The Oklahoman

Stills Prepares to Make Return Against FSU - The OU Daily

Oklahoma No. 1 for 100th Time in AP Poll - Tulsa World

OU-FSU, What's Changed Since Last Year? - The Oklahoman

OU Duo Could be Battling for Heisman Glory - FS Southwest

Finally, It's Seminoles Week, ESPN Gameday - Tulsa World

Sooners Can Offset "GameDay Curse" - The Oklahoman

Sooners Have a Lot to Prove Against FSU - The OU Daily

Oklahoma Sooners Still No. 1 in Coaches Poll - USA Today

Quite a Milestone: OU No. 1 for 100th Time - Sporting News

Sooners Use Extra Time to Study Seminoles - The Oklahoman

Friday, September 9

From the OU Daily: "Broyles had a typical performance, and fortunately for OU, that meant hauling in 14 receptions for 158 yards and one touchdown. While that was the lone touchdown in the air for the Sooners, several other receivers stepped up. Sophomore Trey Franks, who saw increased playing with the graduation..."

Sooner Receiving Corps Quite the Catch - The OU Daily

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

OU's New Housing Center a Game-Changer - The Oklahoman

Roy Finch to Receive More Snaps - Tulsa World

Commentary: Sooners Should Head West - Norman Transcript

Stills Excited to be Back, Pac-12, Selmon - The Oklahoman

Whaley's Game No Surprise to Teammates - The OU Daily

Selmon Was Hall of Famer On, Off Field - The Oklahoman

Players, Coaches Remember Lee Roy Selmon - Tulsa World

Thursday, September 8

In lieu of flowers for Saturday's services in Oklahoma, the Selmon family has asked that gifts be made to the Sooner Club in Lee Roy's name. The Sooner Club funds scholarships for OU student-athletes. The address is 180 W. Brooks, Suite #3575, Norman, OK 73019.

TheSoonerClub.com | (405) 325-8000 | Lee Roy Selmon

SOONERS IN THE NFL
As the 2011 NFL season kicks off, a total of 29 former Sooners are currently on pro rosters. View the complete, updated list here:

Sooners in the NFL | Stoops Era Draft Picks | All-Time

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Offensive Line Needs a Repeat Performance - The Oklahoman

What a Week for Whaley, Lewis, Trench Talk - Tulsa World

Stoops Passes on Stillwater, Finch, Jackson - The Oklahoman

Whaley Goes to Household Name - Norman Transcript

Washington Comes on Strong, Hunnicutt, Jarvis - Tulsa World

Landry Jones Makes Strong Push in Opener - Yahoo Sports

Up Close With OU's James Winchester - Tulsa World

OU's Clean Performance vs. TU Great Sign - The Oklahoman

OU-Texas: Will the Series Survive? - KJRH 2 Tulsa

Dallas Mayor: America Needs OU-Texas - Dallas Morning News

Wednesday, September 7

Back for its second year, Sounds of Saturday takes you inside game day in Norman. The first edition of 2011 highlights the new Voice of the Sooners, Toby Rowland, as well as celebrity fans, Kings of Leon. The SoonerVision feature is one of many produced entirely by OU students throughout the year and airs on Coach Stoops' weekly review show during the football season. View the complete airing schedule here and visit OU All-Access for more video.

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Stoops Has Finger on Pulse of Sooner Nation - Tulsa World

Stoops: OU-Texas May be Casualty - The Oklahoman

Sooners Play Waiting Game With Bye - Tulsa World

OU Tops NCAA Football Power Rankings - Sports Illustrated

Miller's Time as a Sooner Already Over - Norman Transcript

Stoops on Cheeseburgers, Backflips and Bevo - Tulsa World

Those Crazy Oklahoma Sooners Fans - Houston Chronicle

Having UT in Conference Not Necessary - Norman Transcript

Oklahoma Must Do What's Best For Itself - The OU Daily

Stoops: OU Doesn't Have to Play Texas Forever - Tulsa World

Notebook: Miller to Transfer, Sooners No. 1 - The Oklahoman

Audio: Barry Switzer on Conference Realignment - CBS Sports

OU Tops Big 12 Power Ratings - Austin American-Statesman

Matchup With FSU a Battle Between Brothers - The OU Daily

Things Still Progressing Toward Pac-16 - The Oklahoman

Tuesday, September 6

From the Norman Transcript: "The Sooners have two weeks to prepare for No. 6 Florida State. They meet Sept. 17 in Tallahassee in one of college football's biggest non-conference games this season. Of course, OU did trounce the Seminoles 47-17 in last season's meeting at Owen Field. Stoops said it won't be..."

Plenty of Time to Prepare for FSU - Norman Transcript

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Tom Wort Handles Season Opener, Emotions - Tulsa World

OU's Whaley Weekend's Biggest Surprise - Kansas City Star

Notebook: Whaley, Clay Get Bulk of Carries - The Oklahoman

Depth Jumps Off Screen in Film Study - The OU Daily

Post-Week 1 Big 12 Power Rankings - Athlon Sports

Kicker Hunnicutt Will Get More Chances - The Oklahoman

Linebackers: Tom Wort, Corey Nelson - Tulsa World

Predicting Poll Moves After Season Openers - Sporting News

Stoops Thought Pac-12 Would Come Back - The Oklahoman

Current Sooners Well-Versed in Selmon - Norman Transcript

Big 12 Football Weekend Rewind: Week 1 - ESPN

Monday, September 5

From the Norman Transcript: "Oklahoma running back Dominique Whaley said he isn't exactly comfortable being in the spotlight. After rushing for 131 yards in Saturday night's 47-14 season-opening victory over Tulsa, the junior walk-on would have preferred to quietly slip out of Owen Field instead of talking to reporters..."

Whaley Reluctantly Enters Spotlight - Norman Transcript

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Landry Jones Knows He Can Play Better - The Oklahoman

Game Balls, Trey Franks, Gabe Lynn - Tulsa World

OU Stays Focused Despite Emotions - Norman Transcript

Sooners Show Improved Running Attack - The Oklahoman

Walk-On Whaley Emerges as Threat for Sooners - AP

Tom Wort Makes Austin Proud - Enid News & Eagle

Who's Hot, Who's Not After Game 1 - The Oklahoman

Dominique Whaley Surprises Sooner Fans - Tulsa World

Reviewing the OU-Tulsa Game Film - The Oklahoman

Tulsa Report Card for Season Opener - KOTV 6 Tulsa

Selmon's Talent May Have Topped Them All - Tulsa World

Selmon's Teammates Loved the Person - The Oklahoman

Klein: Oklahoma Loses One of the Greats - Tulsa World

Former Bucs' Star Lee Roy Selmon Dies - Tampa Tribune

Whaley's Impressive Debut, WR Depth - The Oklahoman

Hall of Fame DE Lee Roy Selmon Dies - Tulsa World

OU Football Legend Lee Roy Selmon Passes - The Oklahoman

Sunday, September 4

Clay Horning of the Norman Transcript: "It was that kind of night for top-ranked Oklahoma, which opened the season with a 47-14 victory over Tulsa on Saturday night at Owen Field, offering the kind of ho-hum domination the Sooner Nation has to appreciate. It was the kind of win after which nobody has to rail about the passing..."

Victory Gives Sooner Fans All They Want - Norman Transcript

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

No. 1 Oklahoma Blasts Tulsa, 47-14 - The Oklahoman

What We Learned in the Big 12: OU is Clicking - ESPN

Post-Game Thoughts: Sooners 47, Tulsa 14 - The Oklahoman

Walk-On Whaley Scores Four TDs in Rout - Tulsa World

OU Defense Solid Save Three Busted Plays - The Oklahoman

The Running Back by Committee Works - Norman Transcript

Sittler: Whaley Could Keep OU on Right Track - Tulsa World

OU's Dominique Whaley Scores a Helmet Sticker - ESPN

Whaley Gives Sooner Fans an Unlikely Hero - The Oklahoman

OU Report Card: Offense, Defense Receive "A"s - Tulsa World

Wort: Wearing Box Jersey a Special Moment - The Oklahoman

Whaley Breaks Out, Breaks Records - Norman Transcript

Stoops: Run Game Needs Polishing - The Oklahoman

Lewis' Preseason "Stressful" But Burden Lifted - Tulsa World

LB Tom Wort Plays Well, Honors Austin Box - ESPN

FX, Gus Johnson Shine in First Telecast - The Oklahoman

Friday, September 2

Have a question about Saturday night's season-opener as the Sooners host Tulsa at Owen Field? We have all the answers:

Sooner Fan FAQ for Season Opener | Game Notes

WORT TO WEAR NO. 12
Oklahoma Head Coach Bob Stoops announced Friday morning that linebacker Tom Wort will wear No. 12 against Tulsa on Saturday to honor the late Austin Box.

Stoops said that No. 12 will rotate among defensive players during the season. Earlier this week, he explained that quarterback Landry Jones, who wears No. 12 on offense, and linebacker Travis Lewis will play a significant role in the selection process.

Wort, a sophomore, normally wears No. 21. He is starting in the same position that Box played for the Sooners, middle linebacker.

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES
Call Me Crazy: Oklahoma the Team to Beat - Orlando Sentinel
Dominique Whaley Not Typical Walk-On - The Oklahoman
What It Will Take to Match the Hype - Norman Transcript
Ronnell Lewis Returns to Sooner Lineup - Tulsa World
Trey Watts to Play at Dad's Stomping Ground - Associated Press
Sooners Set Standard in Swift Justice - Kansas City Star
Tress Says Cole is Way Better at Punter - The Oklahoman
Jones: From Replacement to Heisman? - Carlsbad Current-Argus
Lewis Injury Could Uncover Nelson Gem - The OU Daily
Ruling Brings OU Defensive Line Help - ESPN
Harris, Williams Among Big 12's Best - San Antonio Express
Rowland Ready to Debut as OU Announcer - Tulsa World
Trey Watts Taking on Dad's Team - KTUL Channel 8 Tulsa
Tulsa QB Could Plague Oklahoma Defense - The OU Daily
Make-or-Break Moments Define Landry Jones - ESPN
Box's Family Reflects on Correspondence - The Oklahoman
OU Heads Strong Big 12 Field - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Emptying the Notebook on Austin Box Story - The Oklahoman
One Lewis Back, One to Go for Sooners - The OU Daily
Lewis, Miller, Winchester, Reynolds, Wort - Tulsa World
Tulsa at OU: What You Need to Know - Dallas Morning News
Rowland Prepares to Call First OU Game - The Oklahoman
Tress Way, Captain, Not Your Ordinary Punter - Tulsa World

Thursday, September 1

Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman: "Your move, Oklahoma. Go ahead, Sooners. Make the last move that sinks the Big 12. And it is quite possible, in light of Texas A&M's defection, that your move will be one that politically astute Texas quietly supports while also hoping that it happens quickly. The Longhorns..."

Oklahoma Owns All the Cards - Austin American-Statesman

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

O-Line Ready to Hit the Ground Running - The Oklahoman

Way Brothers Face Off Saturday Night - Tulsa World

Fleming Didn't Take Time Off for Granted - Norman Transcript

Week One Preview in Big 12 - Yahoo Sports

Up Close With Oklahoma TE James Hanna - Tulsa World

ESPN Analysts Sweet on the Sooners - The Oklahoman

OU Talking Points: Running Back, DE, No. 12 - Tulsa World

Previewing Week One for Oklahoma - ESPN

Special Teams, Kellen Jones, Herbstreit Awards - Tulsa World

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