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 Oklahoma concluded spring practice with a final session Monday afternoon in Norman. View video, features, photos and interviews from throughout the spring by clicking the links to the right.  Senior DB Jonathan Nelson | DBs, Martinez on FootworkHEART 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 OklahomanJohn 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 TranscriptOU Football Headlines Marshall Musil Makes Impact - Tulsa WorldSooners Answer Questions on Saturday - The OU DailyThree Sooners in First Four Picks of Draft? - Sports IllustratedQBs Are High-Risk Pick at No. 1 - Tulsa WorldIt's Landry Jones All the Way - Norman TranscriptRams: Start With Bradford, Then Receiver - CBS SportsDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Spring Game Thoughts & Observations - The OklahomanSittler: 2009 Experience Benefits Jones, OU - Tulsa WorldMusil May Work Beyond Saturday - Norman TranscriptFreshman Kenny Stills Steals the Show - Tulsa World Kenny Stills Shines in Spring Game - The OklahomanJones More Comfortable as OU's Starter - Associated PressDrew Allen, Kenny Stills, Placekicking - Tulsa WorldGood News for OU's Offensive Line - The OklahomanSpring Game Had Players' Attention - Norman TranscriptWhite Team Blanks Red in Rainstorm - Tulsa WorldLB Tom Wort Won't Let the Boz Down - The OklahomanGreatest Draft in History of Sooner State? - Tulsa WorldTravis Lewis Leads Game in Trash Talk - The OklahomanStills, Kicking Struggles, Beal, Wort - Norman TranscriptSunny Day for Marshall Musil, Family - The OklahomanRed/White Spring Game Report Card - The Oklahoman
The white team shut out the red team, 23-0, in Oklahoma's annual spring game on Saturday at Owen Field. View SoonerVision highlights, a recap and statistics here. We also caught up with safety Quinton Carter and center Ben Habern after the game: Ben Habern Interview | Quinton Carter Interview 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 OklahomanOU Football Headlines Sooners Have Spring in Step - Fort Worth Star-TelegramBreaking Down OU's 2009 Recruiting Class - The OklahomanDifferent Vibe at Spring Practice for OU - Norman TranscriptAnother Dominant Defense for Sooners? - The OklahomanSooners Eager to Compete in Spring Game - Tulsa WorldWR Kenny Stills Best Freshman? - The OklahomanSittler: Bradford Next Stafford or Carr? - Tulsa WorldTramel: Is It Madu's Time to Shine? - The OklahomanWhat to Watch in OU's Red/White Game - The OklahomanOklahoma's Bradford a Keeper - Boston GlobeRams Work Out Bradford With Week to Go - USA TodayOne Last Look at Sam Bradford - St. Louis Post-DispatchOU's McCoy Stands Out in Crowd - Pro Football WeeklyBig 12 Rivals Top OL Rankings - Houston ChronicleDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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 WorldOU Football Headlines OU's Jeremy Beal on Lott Trophy Watch List - ESPNSooners Hold Red/White Draft - The OklahomanNotes: Spring Game Spice, Whaley, Brent - The OklahomanTeam Splits for Practice Game - Norman TranscriptOU Seniors Draft Players for Spring Game - Tulsa WorldSpring Game Features New Team Selection - The OU Daily
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 DraftSeniors Select Their Defenses for Spring Game DraftRemember, 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:
* 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 WorldOU Football Headlines Switzer, Washington to Coach Legends - The OklahomanRosters Finalized for OU Legends Classic - Tulsa WorldDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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 OklahomanOU Football Headlines Players Will Draft for Red-White Game - Tulsa WorldSpring Game Just a Few Days Away - KTUL TulsaDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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 InterviewCoach Stoops also announced that the seniors will pick teams on Thursday and line up for a regular game on Saturday in front of fans at Owen Field. Should make for an interesting (and spirited) Spring Game. The game won't be televised or webcast so the only way to see it live is to be inside the stadium on Saturday at 2 p.m. SPRING GAME 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 CentralWHAT 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 DailyOU Football Headlines OU in Top 12 Non-Conference Games - Yahoo SportsTrip to Cincinnati Test for Sooners - FOX Sports SouthwestBig 12 Games of the Year Are Oklahoma's - CBS SportDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "This spring, as Jackson and Franks both prepare for a shot at pro ball, Nelson, Carter and Hurst are once again the principal players in OU's defensive backfield transition. Nelson, whose role increased as the '09 season continued, provides versatility. "Jonathan can play the corner..." Nelson, Carter, Hurst Provide Versatility - Tulsa WorldOU Football Headlines Linebackers Young But Capable - The OklahomanMcFarland Fills Big Role for OU - Tulsa WorldOU, Stoops Sponsoring Blood Drive - The OklahomanBreaking Down the 2010 Schedules - Yahoo SportsDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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 OklahomanTrent Williams Could Be Top-10 Pick - National Football PostStoops: Education Culture Grows in Football - The Oklahoman
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 TranscriptOU Football Headlines Best Receiver in Big 12? OU's Ryan Broyles - ESPNBradford, Clausen Only QB First-Round Locks - Detroit NewsDreams Coming True for Gerald McCoy - Associated PressRedskins Take a Look at Trent Williams - NBC SportsRating TE Prospect Jermaine Gresham - Providence JournalSooner Linebackers Set to be Solid - Sooners IllustratedDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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. Jermie Calhoun, Mossis Madu & RBs Work on CutsNOTES 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 OklahomanOU Football Headlines Castiglione: Fans Want OU-Texas Unchanged - Tulsa WorldJesse White Following in Father's Footsteps - The OU DailyGerald McCoy Has Visits With Four Teams - NFL.com Three Sooners in Top Five of Mock Draft - Sports IllustratedKiper Predicts Bradford to Go No. 1 - Tulsa WorldDilfer Denies Conflict of Interest - Pro Football TalkRams Must Decide if Bradford is Real Deal - USA TodayBradford No. 1 Quarterback in Draft - Chicago TribuneKiper: Seahawks Get OU's Williams - Seattle Post-IntelligencerKiper Addresses State's Prospects - Tulsa WorldDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Coach Stoops announced that Friday's practice has been cancelled and the Sooners will instead add a final practice on Monday, April 19, two days after the spring game. ENGLISH STILL SACKS 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 WorldOU Football Headlines Notebook: Mensik, Coaches, Habern - Norman TranscriptThree Sooners in Top Six of Draft? - Sporting NewsQ&A With Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford - Yahoo Sports What Did Boise's Coach Learn in Oklahoma? - Tulsa WorldRams' No. 1 Pick Still Uncertain? - Norman TranscriptRams Need to Protect Bradford - St. Louis Post-DispatchBradford Eager for Visit With Redskins - Washington PostLions Announce Visit From Trent Williams - NBC SportsDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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 Interview | Center Brian LepakOU 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 NewsOU Football Headlines Should Sam Bradford be the Top Choice? - Yahoo SportsRams Clear Way for Sam Bradford? - St. Louis Post-DispatchDeMarco Murray a Spectator No More - The OklahomanRavens' Search Might End With Gresham - Baltimore SunO-Line Seeking Off the Chart Chemistry - Tulsa WorldNotebook: Calhoun, Broyles, Spring Game - The OklahomanDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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 WorldOU Football Headlines Landry Jones Talks Scrimmage, Experience - The OklahomanDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
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 - ESPNOU 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 ChronicleDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Stoops Thrilled With Success of Women's Hoops - KRMGPerception vs. Reality in Bradford's Rise - ESPNFour Sooners Projected in First Round of Draft - USA TodayGerald McCoy, Trent Williams to Attend Draft - ESPNRams Confident Bradford is Healthy - St. Louis Post-DispatchDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Running back Jermie Calhoun rushed for 3 TDs. A pair of 1-yarders and a 20-yard scamper. "I think I dragged one of our players a couple times," Calhoun said. "It was a good day for me." Calhoun's teammates and coaches were impressed with the sophomore running back's performance..." Notebook: Calhoun, Stills, Habern, Miller - The OklahomanOU Football Headlines Bradford, Nichol Travel Different Roads - Tulsa WorldNFL Eyes Players from OU - Norman TranscriptSam Bradford Aftermath, Headlines - The OklahomanBradford Scenarios Could Play Out - Washington PostDo Redskins Have a Shot at Bradford? - Sports IllustratedBradford Prepares Like a Pro - Chickasha Express-StarGresham: Bradford's Arm is Stronger - USA TodayDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
The Sooners were outside at the Bud Wilkinson Practice Fields Tuesday afternoon for the seventh session of the spring. Hard to believe, but OU is nearing the middle of its spring practice with just seven workouts before the annual Spring Game on April 17. View extensive coverage of Coach Venables and the linebackers from practice in addition to receivers, tight ends and photos: Post-Practice Interview: Defensive End R.J. Washington Coach Venables & LBs: Gap Control, Leverage BRADFORD FLAWLESS From the New York Times: "The guy was fantastic," Brandt said in a telephone interview. "The thing that is a little surprising is he had the velocity on the ball he did. He's only been throwing the ball for four weeks. I would imagine it's like baseball pitchers, you build up your arm strength. The guy threw every route. He did not throw..." Bradford Awes Observers in Norman - New York TimesOU Football Headlines Bradford Displays Sublime Skills to NFL - Tulsa WorldBradford's Efforts Draw Rave Reviews - The OklahomanRams Have to Take Bradford - CBS SportsMcCoy Likely to be in Top Three Picks - Tulsa WorldSam Bradford Still Has Magic in Him - Norman TranscriptBradford Near-Certain Top Pick? - Washington PostRhode: It's Still the Same Old Bradford - The OklahomanPro Day: Numbers Game - Tulsa WorldCould Bradford Be New Eli Manning? - Washington PostShea: Bradford as Accurate as Any - The OklahomanOU's Bradford Wows Scouts - Fort Worth Star-Telegram More Workouts Planned for Bradford - Norman TranscriptBradford's Workout Draws a Crowd - The OklahomanWorkout Could Advance Pick - Philadelphia EnquirerBradford Impresses Scouts at Pro Day - The OU DailyNotebook: Gresham Still Impresses - The OklahomanBradford Enjoys Near-Perfect Pro Day - FOX SportsPete Carroll Impressed by Bradford - Seattle TimesButterflies Gone for Bradford - Dallas Morning News
After streaming Bradford's workout live online, SoonerSports.com has video and photos of the event below. Bradford and head coach Bob Stoops also met with the media following the workout: View Highlights of Sam Bradford's Pro Day Workout Sam Bradford Discusses Performance | Coach Stoops Photos from March 29th Workout in Everest Quotes from Bradford and Stoops Following Workout The Cleveland Browns had the largest contingent at the workout with nine representatives. In all, 21 teams were in Norman including the teams with the first four picks in the Draft (Rams, Lions, Redskins, Buccaneers). Noted in the crowd: Browns' President Mike Holmgren, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, Browns' head coach Eric Mangini, Rams' GM Billy Devaney, Rams' head coach Steve Spagnuolo and 49ers head coach Mike Singletary. Gil Brandt of NFL.com: "Bradford threw over 100 passes during the workout and in my estimation, didn't have one that was uncatchable. He moved around well, including throwing on the run out of the pocket, and went through the entire route tree. It really was a treat to watch, and I think everyone here was in awe of his..." Bradford's Performance Leaves Observers in Awe - NFL.comBall Didn't Drop During Performance - Pro Football Weekly Bradford: "I Think I Performed Well" - USA TodayBradford Impresses at Workout at OU - Washington PostSoonerSports.com Live Stream "Cool" - Pro Football WeeklyBradford Puts on a Show in Norman - The OklahomanPete Carroll Tweets: "Sam Lit It Up" - Twitter.comOnly One Pass in 63 Hit Ground - St. Louis Post-DispatchBradford Reportedly Aces Workout - Detroit Free PressBest Workout Since Troy Aikman - USA TodayBradford's Workout in Perspective - St. Louis Post-DispatchBradford wasn't the only Sooner to perform drills in front of the NFL personnel on Monday. Chris Brown, Brody Eldridge, Auston English, Adron Tennell and DeMarcus Granger put up these numbers. Complete coverage of OU's March 9 Pro Day is here.
March 29 Pro Day Highlights: Chris BrownMarch 29 Pro Day Highlights: DeMarcus Granger March 29 Pro Day Highlights: Brody EldridgeMarch 29 Pro Day Highlights: Auston EnglishBIG DAY ARRIVES FOR BRADFORD Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Today, Bradford will showcase his surgically mended throwing shoulder in front of NFL scouts for the first time. And the sentiment among the experts is that if he shows he's healthy, the St. Louis Rams, in need of a franchise quarterback, will pass on blue-chip defensive tackles Gerald McCoy..." Trotter: Big Day Arrives for Sam Bradford - The OklahomanJohn Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Time will tell if the Sooners' offensive line has really turned a corner. The Sooners aren't even halfway through spring practice and September is still five months away. But the group seems to understand the error of its ways. Mistakes are going to be made when young players are forced..." OU's O-Line Learning From the Past - Norman TranscriptOU Football Headlines Millions at Stake for Sam Bradford - Tulsa WorldSooners Could Make Draft History - Pro Football WeeklyQ&A With Cornerback Demontre Hurst - The OklahomanBradford Set to Impress Rams - St. Louis Globe-DemocratMartinez Getting to Know Secondary - Tulsa WorldDraft Ball is In Sam Bradford's Court - Denver PostOU's Bradford Can Lock Up No. 1 Pick - Sporting News Sooner Practices Going Double Time - Tulsa WorldBradford's Pro Day Should Clear Draft - Sports Illustrated Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Oklahoma held its first scrimmage of the spring Saturday at Owen Field in blustery conditions in Norman. View brief highlights from the short scrimmage, position drills and more video from practice by clicking the links to the right. The photo gallery for Saturday focuses on the defensive backs and offensive linemen. OU has a light upcoming week with practices slated for Tuesday and Thursday. Spring Practice Photo Gallery for March 27
The Sooners went back outside for their fifth practice of the spring Friday afternoon, working out in front of numerous local high school and college coaches in town for OU's annual coaches' clinic. View video and photos from Friday's session by clicking the links to the right. We talked with big junior wide receiver Dejuan Miller following the extremely windy practice at Owen Field: Junior Wide Receiver Dejuan MillerBRADFORD PRO DAY WEBCAST Sam Bradford will throw in front of NFL scouts and coaches for the first time on Monday, March 29 inside the Everest Indoor Training Facility. SoonerSports.com will be there to bring you a live look-in at Bradford's workout beginning at 10:45 a.m. The webcast will be free through our All-Access platform: Sam Bradford Pro Day Webcast | Oklahoma All-AccessLATEST HEADLINES John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "Ryan Broyles showed everyone last season he can be a go-to guy, a playmaking wide receiver of the highest magnitude. Now, Broyles wants to show something else. "What I'm doing is stepping up and becoming more of a complete player," the University of Oklahoma junior said. "And not..." Ryan Broyles Aims to be Leader - Tulsa WorldOU Football Headlines Back at RB, Madu Raring to Run - The OklahomanMcCoy, Williams Confirmed to Attend Draft - Tulsa WorldQ&A With Linebacker Travis Lewis - The OklahomanBig Spring for Donald Stephenson - College Football NewsDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "It's not that amount of time on field that has changed for the Sooners. It's how they are doing things. This spring, OU has divided the squad into two units and split the field in half at the 50-yard line or sent units to a separate practice field. One unit works on one side, while other does the same..." OU's Practices Aren't a Bed of Roses - Norman TranscriptOU Football Headlines Trotter: Practice Report Day 3 - The OklahomanIs Sam Bradford No. 1? Pro Day Will Show - USA TodayDaily Sam Bradford Update - St. Louis Post-DispatchOwnership Situation Could Complicate Rams - Yahoo SportsRams Close Eye on Bradford - St. Louis Post-DispatchDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
For the third time in four sessions this spring, the Sooners were forced inside the Everest Training Facility for practice due to weather conditions in Norman. View photos of the workout from the video platform above the field, video of position drills and an interview with senior defensive end Jeremy Beal following practice. Senior Defensive End Jeremy Beal SPRING GAME TICKETS ON SALE Oklahoma's annual spring football game is set for Saturday, April 17, with a kickoff time of 2 p.m. at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets are available for $5 each through the end of the day on Tuesday, April 13. After April 13, tickets will be $10 each. Choose one of three ways to purchase your tickets now: Order Online | Call (800) 456-GoOU | Visit Ticket Office UPDATE FROM MCCOY From Gerald McCoy's draft diary for the Sporting News: "I'm staying in Oklahoma now after spending most of my time after the season training for the Combine in Arizona. I'm in Oklahoma working out there, staying in shape, trying to get stronger, get faster--you know, all those things. I've just been staying prepared..." Gerald McCoy's Draft Diary - Sporting NewsOU Football Headlines Never Count Oklahoma Out - Yahoo SportsRams' GM, Bradford's Agent Have Small Talk - ESPNSam Bradford Pro Day Update - The OklahomanDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "It's almost become a tradition at Oklahoma. When spring practice begins, one emphasis is finding ways to make Mossis Madu a bigger part of the offense. Another tradition has been it not carrying over to the fall. But offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson didn't sound like he was blowing..." Mossis Madu Back at Running Back - Norman TranscriptOU Football Headlines DeMarco Murray Uses Yoga for Flexibility - Tulsa WorldSo Much for Bradford as Cautionary Tale - Yahoo Sports Mock Draft Consensus for Bradford, McCoy - Scout.comBradford Needs Pro Day to Ease Concerns - Sporting NewsDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
With spring break and the weekend winter weather behind them, the Sooners returned to practice Monday, working outdoors for the first time this spring. View practice video, a photo gallery focusing on the defensive backs and offensive line plus interviews with Eric Mensik and Demontre Hurst by clicking the links to the right. MENSIK, HURST INTERVIEWS We caught up with senior offensive tackle Eric Mensik and sophomore cornerback Demontre Hurst following Monday's practice. Mensik, wearing No. 69 and 20 pounds heavier, has made a full transition to the offensive line while Hurst looks to build on his freshman season and contribute for OU under new secondary coach Willie Martinez. Interviews: OT Eric Mensik | CB Demontre Hurst Q&A WITH RONNELL LEWIS Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Linebacker Ronnell Lewis delivered several memorable hits during his freshman season. To him, none more memorable than when he knocked Kansas' Dezmon Briscoe out of the game with a pop to Briscoe's chest on the game's second kickoff. From there, Lewis, nicknamed "The Hammer..." Hits Just Keep Coming for Ronnell Lewis - The OklahomanOU Football Headlines Rams Closing In On Bradford at No. 1 - Sporting NewsRams Getting to Know Bradford - St. Louis Post-DispatchNotebook: Boise State, Back to Practice - The OklahomanLions' Coach Breaks Down McCoy - Detroit Free PressDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Oklahoma stayed inside the Everest Training Facility for its second practice of the spring on Wednesday afternoon. With spring break for the Norman campus next week, the Sooners won't practice again until March 22. View highlights and photos plus interviews with a pair of sophomores: DB Marcus Trice and WR Jaz Reynolds. Interviews: DB Marcus Trice | WR Jaz ReynoldsNEW NUMBERS, POSITIONS & PLAYERS The equipment room sent us an updated roster as spring ball gets underway with new numbers for returning players, a few position switches and information on four walk-ons. We'll update Sooner fans with more information as we receive it from the Switzer Center. Remember, the online roster at SoonerSports.com will always have the latest, official information from the football office. Printable Roster (Updated March 10) | Online RosterMURRAY BACK IN SPRING John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "There was a strange sighting at Oklahoma's first spring practice Monday at the Everest Indoor Center. DeMarco Murray was there, going through a spring practice with no physical limitations. It was the first time that's been the case since the spring of 2007. "Other than full-out..." Notebook: Look, It's DeMarco - Norman TranscriptOU Football Headlines Stoops Optimistic for 2010 Season - The OklahomanStoops Believes OU's O-Line Will be Better - USA Today OU Pro Day Notes: Fast Franks, Gresham- Tulsa WorldGerald McCoy on Display at OU's Pro Day - ESPN Notebook: Rams Brass Visits Norman - The OklahomanBest Games in Big 12 Involve Oklahoma - CBS Sports Former Sooners Work for NFL Scouts - Norman TranscriptMike Balogun Breaks Silence - The OklahomanBradford May be Best Option for Rams - Sporting NewsIntrigue Surrounds Balogun's Future - Tulsa WorldPotential Pros Work Out for Scouts - The OU DailyTrotter: OU Pro Day Tidbits - The OklahomanMcCoy, Sooners Carry First-Round Clout - The OU DailyDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Representatives from 31 National Football League franchises were in Norman Tuesday morning for OU's annual Pro Day. The Sooners worked out inside the Everest Training Facility. View complete results, highlight videos and photos from Tuesday's event: Official Coverage of 2010 OU Pro Day From NormanHISTORY IN OKLAHOMA'S FAVOR From Yahoo Sports: "Year in and year out, Stoops has a strong football team. Whether the Sooners are championship caliber largely depends on how adequately they can patch holes in the starting lineup. They must replace potential first-round draft choices at defensive tackle (McCoy) and offensive tackle (Williams)..." Work to Do, But History in OU's Favor - Yahoo SportsJake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Life has radically changed," Jones said Monday night after OU's first practice of the spring. "A year ago, I was the backup quarterback. This year, I get to compete for the starting job. Obviously, it's still an open competition so I'm not safe yet. I don't have the spot yet. I have to..." Landry Jones is the Man on the Spot - The OklahomanOU Football Headlines OU Quarterback More Confident - Tulsa WorldOklahoma's Stoops Optimistic for 2010 - ESPNNotebook: Jones, Habern Expected Back - The OklahomanStoops Anxious to Get Back on Field - Tulsa WorldReview and Preview for Sooners - College Football NewsNotebook: Offensive Line, Murray, Madu - Tulsa WorldStoops Heaps Praise on Offensive Line - NBC SportsSooners Begin Spring Practice - The OU DailyBradford May be Best Option for St. Louis - Sporting NewsBradford Rises to No. 1 in Mock Draft - NBC SportsBradford: Passed Physicals With 'Flying Colors" - USA TodayGerald McCoy Better Than Suh? - Detroit Free PressBradford Won't be at OU's Pro Day Today - NFL.comDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Oklahoma opened spring practice inside the Everest Training Facility Monday afternoon in Norman. View video and photos from the session by clicking the media links to the right. We also talked with defensive tackle Jamarkus McFarland following practice. The sophomore from Lufkin, Texas, is going through his first spring practice with the Sooners after playing his freshman season. Sophomore DT Jamarkus McFarland Interview STOOPS MEETS WITH MEDIA Coach Stoops met with the media Monday afternoon as the Sooners prepared to open spring practice in Norman: "I feel like our team has had a great winter. I'm really excited about the way everyone has worked and the overall attitude of the team and the way they have prepared and trained leading up to spring ball. We're anxious as coaches to get back out on the field..." View Coach Stoops' Complete Quotes SPRING GUIDE & PRINTABLE ROSTER Oklahoma begins spring football with a practice Monday in Norman. SoonerSports.com will provide complete coverage including video and photos. Sooner fans will also have their first opportunity to watch OU's annual Pro Day live with an exclusive webcast from the Everest Indoor on Tuesday. Watch for more info later today. 2010 Spring Football Guide | 2010 Spring Printable RosterO-LINE STILL AN UNKNOWN Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Going into the spring, offensive line remains an unknown. The Sooners lose their top three linemen from last season, and this spring also will be without injured returning starters Ben Habern (leg) and Jarvis Jones (foot). But OU's coaching staff is excited about the potential of Donald..." O-Line Still Big Question Mark - The OklahomanOU Football Headlines McCoy: Can't Wait to Line Up and Play - Sporting NewsA Sooner Will Go Soonest in Draft - Los Angeles TimesThree to Watch: Wort, Hurst, Stephenson - Tulsa WorldNew Stars Take Center Stage for Sooners - The OklahomanPre-Spring Big 12 Power Ratings - ESPNThree Questions on Oklahoma Spring Football - Tulsa WorldOU Football Players to Watch This Spring - The OklahomanSooners Hoping to Build on Late Surge - Tulsa WorldBig 12 South Breakdown: Will Texas Repeat? - ESPNBobby Proctor Savors Great Run at OU - The OklahomanDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
The OU Athletics Communications office completed the 2010 Spring Football Guide and it's online at SoonerSports.com in PDF format. We've also created a one-page printable roster for fans. Spring practice begins Monday, March 8 with the OU football program holding its annual Pro Day on Tuesday, March 9. 2010 Spring Football Guide | 2010 Spring Printable Roster
The five early football enrollees received their jersey numbers today. All five will participate in spring practice with the Sooners which begins March 8. OU also released a tentative spring depth chart. SoonerSports.com will provide complete coverage of OU Pro Day, 2010 Spring Football and Sooners in the NFL Draft. DB Tony Jefferson (Chula Vista, Calif.) - Jersey No. 1 WR Kenny Stills (Encinitas, Calif.) - Jersey No. 4 OL Austin Woods (Rockwall, Texas) - Jersey No. 50 OL Bronson Irwin (Mustang, Okla.) - Jersey No. 68 WR Sheldon McClain (Cibolo, Texas) - Jersey No. 88
Football released a tentative spring depth chart on Tuesday. The Sooners begin spring practice on March 8 with the annual Spring Game slated for Saturday, April 17. As always, SoonerSports.com will have exclusive coverage of spring practice direct from Norman. Updated Depth Chart | 2009 Spring Review | 2008 Review
SoonerSports.com provides exclusive, daily spring practice coverage direct from Norman. Coverage begins with the first practice on Monday, March 8. Oklahoma's 2010 spring game is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, at 2 p.m. |
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