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Spring Practice
03/21	Practice 1
03/23	Practice 2
03/25	Practice 3
03/26	Practice 4
03/29	Practice 5
03/31	Practice 6
04/02	Practice 7 (Scrimmage)
04/05	Practice 8
04/07	Practice 9
04/09	Practice 10
04/12	Practice 11
04/14	Practice 12
04/15	Practice 13
04/16	Spring Game (approx. 2 p.m.)
04/19	Practice 14

2011 Spring Game
Oklahoma's 2011 Spring Game will be held Saturday, April 16 at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is tentatively set for 2 p.m. Learn more:

2011 OU Spring Game | Advance Tickets

Sooner Football Tradition
The Sooners and great college football. For as long as anyone can remember the two have been one and the same. Learn more:

OU Football History & Tradition | Quick Facts

Tuesday, April 19

Another spring is in the books. The Sooner football team wrapped up 2011 spring drills Tuesday with its last of 15 allotted practices. Photos and video are available at the links below. Complete coverage from throughout spring practice is available at the right.

04/19 - Coach Stoops, Oklahoma Drill

04/19 - Offensive Line vs. Defensive Line

04/19 - WRs in Final Spring Practice

04/19 - Martinez, DBs Shed Blockers

04/19 - Shipp, DTs Get Final Work In

04/19 - Coach V & LBs in Final Practice

04/19 - Practice Photos | on Facebook

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Sooners OK With Guessing Game in Backfield - Yahoo Sports

Sittler: Stoops Has No Worries About Cast - Tulsa World

Stoops: "Chance to be Really Good" - Norman Transcript

Big 12 Spring Game Recap: Oklahoma Sooners - ESPN

Satisfied Venables Happy to Talk Defense - Tulsa World

Quarterback Allen Impresses in Spring Game - The OU Daily

Maisel: Sooners Learning From Past Lessons - ESPN

OU Might Take Committee Approach at RB - NBC Sports

Save the Red/White, Bring on the Red/Orange - Tulsa World

Draft Profile: DT Adrian Taylor - Dallas Morning News

Offensive Production From 2000-2010 - Yahoo Sports

Monday, April 18

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "The hard-hitting sophomore linebacker from Dallas put together the best spring of any Sooner on the roster. Because he plays behind Travis Lewis at weak-side linebacker, getting Nelson on the field regularly will require some creativity from defensive coordinator Brent Venables. But whether..."

Five Things We Learned: OU Spring Football - The Oklahoman

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Sittler: Let the Hype Begin for the Sooners - Tulsa World

Boy, Do the Sooners Have Some Talent - Norman Transcript

OU Will Rely on a Bevy of Running Backs - Tulsa World

Drew Allen Makes Case for No. 2 Quarterback - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Can't Wait for Fall - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

2011 Schedule, Fleming, Break for Coaches - Tulsa World

OU's Spring Game All About Potential - Norman Transcript

Game Doesn't Answer RB Question - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Tramel: 2011 Sooners Could be Pretty Special - The Oklahoman

Drew Allen Emerging as OU's Backup QB - Tulsa World

Miller, Reynolds Shine in OU Spring Game - The Oklahoman

Long Day for Receivers, Blake Bell - Norman Transcript

Revamped Big 12 Could be Bad for North - The Oklahoman

Walk-On's Big Run Gets Him Noticed - Tulsa World

OU Red/White Spring Game Report Card - The Oklahoman

Sooner Coaches Don't Believe in Spring TV - Norman Transcript

Red Tops White in OU Spring Game - FS Southwest

Preseason Power Poll: OU, OSU on Top - The Oklahoman

Three Questions on Oklahoma Football - Tulsa World

Sooner LB Corey Nelson Turning Heads - The Oklahoman

OU Notebook: Spring Game, Safe and Sound - Tulsa World

Saturday, April 16

The Red team will be eating a steak dinner this week after posting a 20-14 win over the White in Oklahoma's annual Red/White spring game. Members of the losing team will spend that same meal dining on hot dogs. Drew Allen quarterbacked the winning team, completing 16-of-29 passes for 179 yards and one touchdown and one INT:

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Friday, April 15

Intense wind in Norman, remnants from a powerful system that spawned storms across the state yesterday, drove the Sooners inside the Everest Practice Facility on Friday afternoon. OU worked in shells less than 24 hours before the annual Spring Game slated for Saturday at 2 p.m. on Owen Field. Complete coverage:

04/15 - O-Line Goes Full Speed Friday

04/15 - QBs, WRs Get Final Throws In

04/15 - Receiver Gauntlet to Protect Ball

04/15 - Practice Photos | on Facebook

From ESPN: "Lewis is the headliner, but make no mistake: This group is pretty stout. It's by far the best group of linebackers in the Big 12. Lewis has topped 100 tackles in each of his three seasons on the outside, and should do it once again in 2011. Behind him is a highly recruited player that wasn't able to really contribute as a..."

OU Strongest Position LB, Questions in Secondary - ESPN

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Safety Javon Harris Ready for Starting Role - Tulsa World

Bell Anxious to Perform for Sooner Nation - The Oklahoman

Receiver Kenny Stills an Overlooked Star? - Yahoo Sports

Travis Lewis' Bravado in Full Bloom - Tulsa World

DeMarco Murray, Fourth-Ranked Rusher - New York Times

Brent Venables Explains No TV for Spring Game - ESPN

Stoops Praises Corey Nelson, Lane Johnson - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma's Ryan Broyles Leads Big 12 Receivers - ESPN

Who's Laughing Now? Big 12 Hits Jackpot - Sports Illustrated

Texas A&M AD: Let's Start Big 12 Network - ESPN

Rowland to Make OU Football Radio Debut - The Oklahoman

Oklahoma State: "We Want to be Oregon" - ESPN

Thursday, April 14

Just two days before the Spring Game, the Sooners were back to work for session No. 12 Thursday at the Bud Wilkinson Practice Facility in Norman. View complete video and photo coverage:

04/14 - Coach Stoops, Oklahoma Drill

04/14 - LBs Rapid Fire at the Camera

04/14 - TEs/FBs vs. LBs Oklahoma Drill

04/14 - Coaches Patton, Kittle, O-Line

04/14 - Shipp, DTs Fine-Tune Technique

04/14 - D-Backs Stress Finishing Tackles

04/14 - Offensive Line vs. Defensive Line

04/14 - Practice Photos | on Facebook

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "The days of Oklahoma handing the ball to a specific running back 35 times a game have passed. It's done by committee now. It takes at least two to handle the rigors of the job. Going three or four deep, however, makes the situation even better. OU has spent the spring trying to..."

Underclassmen Working to Fill RB Void - Norman Transcript

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Blake Bell Ready to Roll, Offensive Line - The Oklahoman

Did Stoops Get Dig In at Texas? - Austin American-Statesman

Stoops Praises Corey Nelson, More Players - The Oklahoman

Upcoming Spring Game to Answer Questions - The OU Daily

What the Big 12's New TV Deal With Fox Means - ESPN

Big 12, Fox Agree to 13-Year Partnership - The Oklahoman

Big 12 Reaches Deal With Fox - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Beebe, Big 12 Hit Paydirt With Fox Deal - Sports Illustrated

Video: OU 2011 Spring Game Preview - The Oklahoman

Big 12, Fox Sports Reach Blockbuster TV Deal - USA Today

Bob Stoops Leads Florida Launching Pad - Gainesville Sun

Wednesday, April 13

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "What is it that Bell has to learn? "I've got a lot of footwork to do," he said. "With all of my reads, I've got to quicken everything up timing-wise." He's more comfortable with the faster speed of college football than he was last fall. But he's not there yet. "It's coming in bits and pieces," Bell..."

QB Blake Bell Still Waiting and Learning - Tulsa World

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

OU Could Play Big 12 Game Before FSU - The Oklahoman

Sooners Set Red/White Game Rosters - Norman Transcript

Sooners Will Miss Murray's Receiving Ability - The Oklahoman

Measuring the Big 12's Quarterback Experience - ESPN

Lepak Honored With Sooner Schooner Award - Tulsa World

Trotter: Breaking Down Red/White Rosters - The Oklahoman

OU's Travis Lewis Up for Lott Impact Award - ESPN

E.J. Manuel Finally at Helm for Seminoles - Sports Illustrated

Florida State Fans Taunt Gators at Spring Game - USA Today

Tuesday, April 12

The Oklahoma Drill highlighted the 11th session of spring practice Tuesday afternoon in Norman. View video highlights and photos by clicking the links below. Earlier today, the team announced its rosters for the Red/White Spring Game scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m.

04/12 - Oklahoma Drill Highlights 1

04/12 - Oklahoma Drill Highlights 2

04/12 - Oklahoma Drill Highlights 3

04/12 - WRs vs. DBs One-on-Ones

04/12 - Coach Venables & Linebackers

04/12 - WRs Quickly Change Direction

04/12 - Coach Wright & Defensive Ends

04/12 - Practice Photos | on Facebook

SPRING GAME ROSTERS
The rosters are set for Saturday's Red/White Spring Game as drafted by the OU football team. The game format will be similar to last year. Today is also the final day to get discount advance tickets.

Red/White Spring Game Rosters | Discount Advance Tickets

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Wort Letting Natural Instincts Take Over - Norman Transcript

Five Teams That Could Win the BCS - Orlando Sentinel

OU Seeks to Fill Beal's Void at Defensive End - Tulsa World

OU at FSU No. 2 Non-Conference Game - Yahoo Sports

Monday, April 11

We're set to release the team's Red/White Spring Game rosters tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m. We'll alternate between Facebook and Twitter to reveal each position group. Sign up now:

Facebook Sooners | Sooner Twitter Feed

SPRING GAME INFO
Oklahoma fans have just one more day to purchase $5 tickets for this Saturday's Red/White Spring Football Game. At 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, the price will increase to $10. Complete fan information:

Fan Information for 2011 Red/White Spring Game

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Five Games to Watch in the 2011 Big 12 - Orlando Sentinel

OU's Quinton Carter Looks the Part - Dallas Cowboys

Heupel Will Go With What Works Best - The Oklahoman

OU Uses Collective Approach Replacing Murray - Tulsa World

Alexander Still Trying to Reach Potential - The Oklahoman

Breaking Down the 2011 Football Schedules - Yahoo Sports

Notebook: No TV for Red-White Spring Game - Tulsa World

NFL Players in Norman Benefit Sooners - The Oklahoman

Saturday, April 9

Oklahoma conducted its second scrimmage of spring practice on Saturday in Norman. View video features, photos and below:

04/09 - Scrimmage No. 2 Highlights

04/09 - R-Freshman OT Daryl Williams

04/09 - Junior D-Tackle Casey Walker

04/09 - Kickers, Punters at Scrimmage

04/09 - Linebackers Pop Pads Saturday

04/09 - D-Line Drills Before Scrimmage

04/09 - D-Backs Fight Through Blockers

04/09 - Scrimmage Photos | on Facebook

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Frank Alexander and Ronnell Lewis have all but solidified their starting spots at defensive end. After them? Ends coach Bobby Jack Wright said junior David King has separated from the pack as the "third guy." But after that, it's wide open. Freshman Geneo Grissom has been battling an..."

Notes: OU Careful With Austin Box, DEs - The Oklahoman

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Quinton Carter Prepared for Draft Opportunity - Tulsa World

Two Questions Remain With OU Schedule - The Oklahoman

Sooners at OSU Highlights Big 12's December - USA Today

Bedlam Football May Go Primetime in Fall - Tulsa World

FSN to Begin Big 12 Spring Football Series - FS Southwest

Are Oklahoma's Road Woes in Rear View Mirror? - ESPN

Bedlam Football Moving to December - The Oklahoman

OU-OSU Moved Back to December - Norman Transcript

Bedlam Showdown Set for December 3 - Tulsa World

2011 NFL Draft Profile: Jeremy Beal - Dallas Morning News

Friday, April 8

Clay Horning of the Norman Transcript: "OU's projected starters at the safety positions are sophomore and Aaron Colvin and junior Javon Harris. The Sooners' projected starters at the corner spots are sophomore Gabe Lynn and junior Demontre Hurst. The Sooners also have sophomore Tony Jefferson, a breakout star as a..."

Sooner Secondary Short on Experience - Norman Transcript

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Landry Jones: "Pretty Good" in Scrimmage - The Oklahoman

Excitement in Norman, Even Early, is Clear - ESPN

Drew Allen, Blake Bell Battle for Backup QB - The Oklahoman

Brown on Unwanted Top 10 List - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Thursday, April 7

The OU football team returned to the Bud Wilkinson Practice Facility Thursday afternoon for the ninth practice of the spring in Norman. It was quite possibly the best day yet in terms of weather with sunny skies, temps in the mid-80s and light winds. Complete coverage including video and photos are available via the links below:

04/07 - Sophomore WR Jaz Reynolds

04/07 - Full Contact with Kittle, TEs, OTs

04/07 - DBs Fight Off Blocks, Find Ball

04/07 - Guards, Centers Work on Pulling

04/07 - RBs Full Speed Through the Chute

04/07 - Practice Photos | on Facebook

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Playing on a bum wheel, Finch was still pretty special last season. In his debut, he rushed for 92 yards on 16 carries against Iowa State. He added 59 yards against Missouri and another 59 against Colorado in relief of starter DeMarco Murray. Finch's shifty style was so effective, that then..."

Running Back Roy Finch Taking It Slow - The Oklahoman

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

It's Dejuan Miller's Time and Receiver Knows It - Tulsa World

Should Texas A&M, Not OU, be the Big 12 Favorite? - ESPN

Safeties Are Key to OU's Defense - The Oklahoman

Texas A&M Better Than OU in 2011? - Dallas Morning News

Breaking Down Oklahoma's Receivers - Tulsa World

Column: Cotton Bowl Should Join BCS - The OU Daily

Wednesday, April 6

From the Orlando Sentinel: "Oklahoma fans were more than happy to welcome Ryan Broyles back for another season. Six hours shy of graduating, the junior wide receiver announced his decision to return to the Sooners' program rather than leave early for the NFL. One of the top receivers in the nation, Broyles had 131..."

Q&A With OU Receiver Ryan Broyles - Orlando Sentinel

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

If Big 12 Had Playoff, OU Still Comes Out on Top - ESPN

DeMarco Murray Transitioning Into Pro Life - Las Vegas Sun

Detroit Draft Prospects: DeMarco Murray - SideLion Report

Why Texas A&M Can Edge Out Favored Sooners - ESPN

Death Penalty for Fiesta Bowl on the Table - Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, April 5

The Sooners returned to the Bud Wilkinson Practice Facility Tuesday afternoon for the eighth session of spring practice. View complete photo and video coverage by clicking the links below:

04/05 - O-Line Gets to Second Level

04/05 - LBs Work to Shed Cut Blocks

04/05 - RBs Stress Leverage in Blocking

04/05 - WRs Go One-on-One with DBs

04/05 - O-Line, D-Line Head-to-Head

04/05 - Wright, DEs React to Movement

04/05 - Practice Photos | on Facebook

Earlier today, we posted the following interview with sophomore LB Corey Nelson from after Saturday's scrimmage:

Monday, April 4

Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Right now, OU's starting secondary is Hurst and Lynn at cornerback, and Colvin and Javon Harris at safety. Harris is a key piece to the defensive backfield, if for no other reason, he's the only returning safety with any game experience. "He's a smart player," Martinez said. "He's picked up..."

Colvin Experiment No Longer Experimental - The Oklahoman

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Jones' Development Comforting for OU Fans - Tulsa World

McCay Showing Talent in Spring Football - The Oklahoman

Aaron Colvin, Lane Johnson, Kicking Game - Tulsa World

Stoops a Guest at Nebraska's Practice - Grand Island Independent

Beebe Encouraged by Fiesta Bowl's Response - CBS Sports

McCoy May be Answer for Texas - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Saturday, April 2

Oklahoma held its first full-speed, full-contact scrimmage of the spring Saturday. View a quick highlight reel, photo gallery and more, including interviews with sophomore DB Gabe Lynn and redshirt freshman WR Justin McCay from after the scrimmage:

04/02 - Saturday Scrimmage Highlights

04/02 - Sophomore DB Gabe Lynn

04/02 - R-Freshman WR Justin McCay

04/02 - OU Warms Up on Owen Field

04/02 - Special Teamers at Scrimmage

04/02 - QBs Warm Up with Light Throws

04/02 - LBs Drill Work Before Scrimmage

04/02 - RBs Warm Up with Coach Gundy

04/02 - Practice Photos | on Facebook

Friday, April 1

From the Lincoln Journal-Star: "The 50-year-old Stoops could have the best team in the nation as we speak. Oklahoma returns 29 players with starting experience, including seasoned quarterback Landry Jones, tough and speedy wide receiver Ryan Broyles and savvy linebacker Travis Lewis. "At the end of the day..."

Stoops Brings Wisdom to Husker Clinic - Lincoln Journal-Star

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Julian Wilson Continues Q's Charity Work - The Oklahoman

Time to Get Serious for Tony Jefferson - Tulsa World

OT Josh Aladenoye Battling to Start - The Oklahoman

BCS Softens Stance on Fiesta Bowl - FS Southwest

Taking a Deeper Look at Prospect Quinton Carter - Pats Pulpit

UFC Makes Last-Minute Push for DeMarco Murray - MMA

Sooner Receiver Ryan Broyles Bulking Up - The Oklahoman

OU Spring Football Analysis: Wide Receivers - C&C Machine

Thursday, March 31

Sunny skies greeted the Sooners for their sixth session of the spring Thursday afternoon at the Bud Wilkinson Practice Facility. View complete video and photo coverage from a picture-perfect, albeit a little bit windy day in Norman:

03/31 - QBs Work with WRs Thursday

03/31 - Running Backs Hit the Chute

03/31 - D-Ends Rapid Fire on the Sled

03/31 - Coach Shipp Preaches Perfection

03/31 - Wide Receivers Running Routes

03/31 - DBs Stay Low in Tackling Drill

03/31 - OL and DL Go Head-to-Head

03/31 - Practice Photos | on Facebook

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "One of the benefits of spring practice is shifting players to new positions. Stoops indicated he is trying Lane Johnson at the spot. Johnson started his career as a tight end before moving to defensive end midway through the 2010 season. The 6-foot-6, 267-pound junior could..."

Injury Opportunity for Others to Step Up - Norman Transcript

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Pelini Invites Coach Stoops to Speak at NU Clinic - ESPN

Cotton Bowl Ripe for BCS Inclusion - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Ubben: Cotton Bowl Should Go BCS or Bust - ESPN

Covering Up Fiesta Bowl Mess With Cotton - FS Southwest

Wednesday, March 30

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Coming from my high school, I wasn't used to the work ethic that they put in down here," Aladenoye said. "I got used to it real quick from messing with Schmitty (OU strength and conditioning coach Jerry Schmidt). It was hard. But I always say hard work never kills anybody. I just got..."

Sooners Look to Fill Jarvis Jones' Void - Tulsa World

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Bruce Kittle Took Path Less Traveled - Norman Transcript

Notebook: Lane Johnson, Dejuan Miller - The Oklahoman

Search Starts for OU's Next Feature Back - The OU Daily

With Beal Gone, Is It Hammer Time in Norman? - ESPN

Broyles Among 10 Receivers to Watch - Orlando Sentinel

Grading the 2010 Big 12 Season for Each Team - ESPN

BCS Opening for the Cotton Bowl? - The Oklahoman

Cotton Bowl to be in BCS? - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Party's Over for Fiesta, Now Comes Hangover - CBS Sports

Tuesday, March 29

With the chilly conditions in Norman, the Sooners moved practice inside to the Everest Indoor Training Facility Tuesday. View complete practice coverage including a full contact drill with the linebackers, and OL vs. DL and WRs vs. DBs going one-on-one:

03/29 - Sophomore LB Tom Wort

03/29 - Linebackers Pop Pads Tuesday

03/29 - Offensive Line vs. Defensive Line

03/29 - WRs, DBs Go One-on-One

03/29 - Sooners Move Inside Everest

03/29 - Defensive Stations from Above

03/29 - Practice Photos | on Facebook

Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "Halfway through Oklahoma's 2010 season, Daniel Noble disappeared. The freshman defensive tackle was gaining steam. He contributed a couple of tackles to OU's victory over Texas. He entered the Sooners' next game against Iowa State late in the first quarter, ready to contribute more..."

Daniel Noble Ready to Play After Concussion - Tulsa World

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Jones, Broyles Among List of Top 25 Players - Sporting News

Breaking Down Landry Jones' Short Throws - ESPN

Spring Practice Primer: Oklahoma Sooners - CBS Sports

Chat Recap: Oklahoma RB DeMarco Murray - ESPN

Big 12 Football Games to Air on FX - The Oklahoman

DeMarco Murray Visits Detroit Lions - National Football Post

Video: Path to the Draft for Quinton Carter - Houston Texans

Detroit Lions Prospects: Jeremy Beal - SideLion Report

Monday, March 28

John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "The Oklahoma defensive tackle, who showed so much promise as a true freshman, is regaining that form as he goes through spring practice. "I've been feeling great. I really got back to feeling how I should feel and ready to play football. Its a been a relief," he said. But four months..."

DT Daniel Noble Back in Action - Norman Transcript

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

OT Daryl Williams on the Spot Sooner - The Oklahoman

Injuries Rain on OU Spring Parade - Tulsa World

OU's Non-Conference Schedule Weaker? - ESPN

Quinton Carter Finds Way to Make Impact - Tulsa World

Jones Surgery, Out Six Months - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Oklahoma's O-Line Takes Significant Hit - NBC Sports

Q's Foundation Opens Educational Garden - The Oklahoman

Saturday, March 26

The Oklahoma Drill highlighted Saturday morning's practice, as the Sooners were back on Owen Field for the fourth practice of the spring. High school coaches from across the country were in town for OU's annual clinic. View video and photos from Saturday's session:

03/26 - Sophomore RB Brennan Clay

03/26 - Oklahoma Drill Highlights No. 1

03/26 - Oklahoma Drill Highlights No. 2

03/26 - OU Warms Up on Owen Field

03/26 - DBs Running Through Tackles

03/26 - Kittle Stresses Low Pad Level

03/26 - Practice No. 4 Photo Gallery

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Brennan Clay Ready to Assume Starting RB Role - Tulsa World

Sooner QB Landry Jones Pumping Up - The Oklahoman

Roy Finch Among Dark Horse Heisman Candidates - ESPN

Carter's Foundation Opens Garden - The Oklahoman

Bradford's Development, Mark Clayton - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Friday, March 25

Oklahoma worked out in full pads for the first time this spring Friday afternoon on Owen Field. View practice video and photos by clicking the links below. The Sooners return to the field Saturday morning, so come back tomorrow for more coverage.

03/25 - Receivers Work on Blocking

03/25 - O-Line on Pulling Technique

03/25 - LB Tacklers Coming at You

03/25 - DBs Drill on Shedding Blocks

03/25 - Patton Coaches up the O-Line

03/23 - Practice No. 3 Photo Gallery

From the Northeast Georgian: "Having grown up in a state where college football is king, Franklin understands how passionately fans take the game. He says the folks in Oklahoma are cut from the same vein. "OU fans are crazy," said Franklin. "They are awesome. It's the whole football culture. It's the same out there as..."

Franklin, Sooners Open Spring Drills - Northeast Georgian

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

NFL Sooners Working Out Together - Fredericksburg Star

Top Sooners in NFL Draft Since 1975 - FS Southwest

OU Quarterback Landry Jones Pumping Up - The Oklahoman

Projecting Where Murray, Carter Beal Go in Draft - ESPN

McDaniels Bradford's QB Coach With Rams - The Oklahoman

Thursday, March 24

From Sports Illustrated: "It's crazy," Wort said. "I have to pinch myself every day. That first game against Utah State, running out in front of 86,000 people ... for a kid from Crawley, that was a real eye-opener. The Sooner fans are crazy. They're fantastic. They're like a soccer crowd back home, very passionate. If we lose a game..."

Tom Wort a Stranger in His Homeland - Sports Illustrated

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

OU Believes Colvin Can make Transition - Norman Transcript

Coming Attractions: OU's Jamarkus McFarland - Yahoo Sports

Coaches Impressed With Colvin's Progress - The Oklahoman

Spring Football Underway in Norman - The OU Daily

Wegher Leaves Sooners, Austin Box, Miller - The Oklahoman

Iowa Transfer Wegher No Longer With Sooners - NBC Sports

Ex-Hawk Wegher Ghost-Like Existence - Des Moines Register

Former Iowa RB Wegher Out at Oklahoma - Sioux City Journal

Wednesday, March 23

View video coverage and a photo gallery from Oklahoma's second practice of the spring Wednesday afternoon in Norman:

03/23 - Wright, DEs at Practice No. 2

03/23 - LBs at Defensive Station No. 1

03/23 - LBs at Defensive Station No. 2

03/23 - LBs at Defensive Station No. 3

03/23 - LBs at Defensive Station No. 4

03/23 - D-Tackles With Coach Shipp

03/23 - D-Tackles With Coach Wright

03/23 - D-Tackles With Coach Venables

03/23 - D-Tackles With Coach Martinez

03/23 - Practice No. 2 Photo Gallery

Tom Dienhart of Yahoo Sports: "With his team seemingly a certainty to be ranked No. 1 in the preseason polls, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops still is doing something he never has done before. For the first time in his 13-season tenure as Sooners coach, Stoops will have co-offensive coordinators. The departure of..."

Heupel. Norvell Excited About Shared Role - Yahoo Sports

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Spring Football Questions for Oklahoma - FS Southwest

Trotter: Coaches Trust DB Aaron Colvin - The Oklahoman

Video: OU Running Back DeMarco Murray - ESPN

Oklahoma Offense Remains Loaded - National Football Post

Smooth Transition: New OC Tweaks Little - Muskogee Phoenix

Tuesday, March 22

Jimmy Burch of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops said Monday he is "very optimistic" about the potential for immediate impact from running back Brandon Williams, a five-star signee who enrolled in January so he could be part of the Sooners' spring drills. Williams, who rushed for..."

OU Expects Big Things From Williams - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Sooner Secondary Has Local Flavor - Tulsa World

Tramel: Stoops Likes Sooners' Work Ethic - The Oklahoman

Opening Spring Practice: Oklahoma Sooners - ESPN

OU Abuzz About Freshman Brandon Williams - The Oklahoman

Heupel-Led Offense Hits the Field for Spring - Norman Transcript

Sooners Get Finch, Lewis Back for Spring Practice - ESPN

Stoops Expects to Have "Really Good Team" - Tulsa World

Sophomore Safety Kevin Brent to Transfer - The Oklahoman

Stoops: Freshman Back Can Run - Dallas Morning News

Sooners Heal Some Injuries for Spring - Norman Transcript

Florida State Looking Forward to OU Game - The Oklahoman

Down on Twitter, High on Williams - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

A Look Inside Big 12 School's Finances - ESPN

RB Roy Finch Expected to Go for Sooners - NBC Sports

Tramel: Stoops to Implement Twitter Policy? - The Oklahoman

Sooners Starting Spring Football a Little Late - FS Southwest

Monday, March 21

Oklahoma opened spring practice Monday afternoon with a workout in helmets and shorts at the Bud Wilkinson Practice Facility in Norman. View practice video, photos and interviews with senior OT Donald Stephenson and sophomore DB Aaron Colvin:

03/21 - Senior OL Donald Stephenson

03/21 - Sophomore DB Aaron Colvin

03/21 - Sooners Open Spring Practice

03/21 - Schmidt Gets Team Warmed Up

03/21 - Running Backs Hit the Chute

03/21 - Coach Kittle's First Practice

03/21 - D-Tackles Explode Off the Ball

03/21 - Practice No. 1 Photo Gallery

SPRING GUIDE, ROSTER RELEASED
The OU Athletics Department released the official Spring Guide and an updated printable roster as spring football begins today:

2011 OU Football Spring Guide | Printable Roster (PDF)

STOOPS PRESS CONFERENCE
Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops previewed spring practice and fielded questions from the media to kick off spring practice:

SPRING GAME EXPERIENCE
Want the ultimate experience for OU's annual Spring Game? One lucky fan and a guest will have the opportunity to watch from the sidelines, receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the locker room, and meet Coach Stoops, the football staff and members of the team.

2011 Spring Game Auction Experience | OU Online Auction

John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "And so, on Monday, it begins for OU. Bob Stoops kicks things off with an afternoon press conference, and then the Sooners hit the field for the first of 15 practices. Things peak on April 16 with the Red/White Game. OU has questions to answer this spring. Some even have to do with football..."

Sooners Have Questions to Answer in Spring - Tulsa World

OU FOOTBALL HEADLINES

Expectations High for Sooners as Practice Starts - The Oklahoman

Five Sooners to Watch in Spring Football - The Oklahoman

Golloway: College Football Fakes It - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Trotter: First Look at OU Football Team - The Oklahoman

Florida State Goes from Hunter to Hunted - Yahoo Sports

Daily Coverage

SoonerSports.com provides exclusive, daily spring practice coverage direct from Norman. Coverage begins with the first practice on Monday, March 21. Oklahoma's 2011 spring game is slated for Saturday, April 16. View complete info here.

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