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 The OU football team held its final preseason practice on Friday in Norman. The long summer has finally brought the Sooners just one week away from the season opener against Utah State under the lights at Owen Field on Saturday, Sept. 4. STOOPS ON WALK-ONS Oklahoma Head Coach Bob Stoops said Friday that he does not expect anyone who participated in Thursday's tryouts to play for this year's team. "That was an event that we had planned for months to further develop our roster at all positions," he said. "Too much was made about it being put together on short notice and just for kickers. We were looking to add depth at all positions. "I appreciate the guys who came out. We don't take their time for granted. But none of them will be playing for us this season." As for kickers, Stoops said five kickers and two punters were invited back on Friday. One of those, a kicker, is being asked to return on Monday, "just to observe how we do things," Stoops said. Saturday is an off-day for the Sooners, who will resume practice sessions on Monday in preparation for the Sept. 4 opener against Utah State. LEWIS PRODUCES Mike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Lewis has been OU's leading tackler in consecutive seasons. He gained near-consensus All-Big 12 recognition in 2009 and received similar preseason notice this summer. Teammates know him as a guy who injects fun into both the locker room and practice, but one who..."  Lewis Talks the Talk, Produces - Fort Worth Star-TelegramAndy Staples of Sports Illustrated: "You can talk about Running Back U all over the place," Stoops said, "but we take a backseat to no one when it comes to running backs." Murray, who redshirted Peterson's junior year and spent much of his career sharing carries with Chris Brown, isn't worried about the records..." Sooners Looking to Build Championship - Sports IllustratedOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES Offensive Line, DeJuan Miller, McFarland - Tulsa World Kickers, Trey Millard, Austin Haywood - The Oklahoman Kenny Stills Freshman to Watch in Big 12 - Houston ChronicleOU's Experienced LB Has Been Coaching - Norman TranscriptStoops, College Coaches & Playing Days - Yahoo SportsOU Leads Big 12 in Academics for Third Year - Tulsa World TCU, OU Ranked Higher Than Texas - Dallas Morning NewsStoops Kicking It Into Higher Gear - NBC SportsSooners Full of Nicknames, Coach Norvell - Tulsa WorldDrew Allen Pulls Away From Blake Bell - The OklahomanJammal Brown's Lost Super Bowl Driving Him - FanHouseThree Questions for Big 12 Teams - Austin American-StatesmanSam Bradford Sharp in Return for Rams - Tulsa WorldDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Just two days remain in preseason practice before the Sooners begin game week preparations for the season opener on Monday. SOONERS LEAD IN ACADEMICS The University of Oklahoma football program leads the Big 12 Conference in Academic Performance Rate for a third consecutive year. The Sooners scored a rate of 962, which is 19 points higher than the league average. Sooners Lead Big 12 in Academics for Third YearOKLAHOMA STANDARDS Chuck Carlton of the Dallas Morning News: "The standards at Oklahoma are higher than most schools. They're even more ambitious than most traditional powers. An 8-5 record last season could be dismissed as simply wretched luck, thanks to significant injuries. The onus is on Oklahoma to bounce back and reclaim..." OU Players to Watch, Predictions - Dallas Morning NewsMike Jones of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Reports of the line's summer work appear to have played out during August practice. Neither Stoops nor anyone else has offered a discouraging word about a group that spent much of the off-season becoming just that. "We spent a lot of the winter and spring..." OU Expects OL to Pull Together - Fort Worth Star-TelegramOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES Sooner Secondary Has Legacy to Uphold - Norman TranscriptOwasso's Colvin Making Impression in Norman - Tulsa WorldWilson: Haywood Best Receiving Tight End - The OklahomanVideo: Stoops, Oklahoma Back to Full Strength - ESPNSooners Adopt Jones as "The Man" - Dallas Morning NewsTramel: Pull a Leach and Go For It - The Oklahoman OU Walk-On Tryouts: It's Time to Shine - Tulsa WorldSooner QB Landry Jones Emerges From the Fire - ESPNMurray, Carter Work With MMA Trainers - The OklahomanCoaches Impressed by Aaron Colvin - Tulsa WorldWalk-Ons Proud to Have Earned Their Keep - The OU DailyFinch, Stills, Alexander, Miller, Kickers - The OklahomanBradford: Rough Rookie Initiation? - Dallas Morning NewsClay, Calhoun, Finch, Stills, WR Depth - The OU DailyDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
The Sooners took to the practice fields Wednesday afternoon for the 22nd session of the preseason in Norman. On Tuesday, OU announced the team had elected senior defensive end Jeremy Beal, junior linebacker Travis Lewis and sophomore quarterback Landry Jones as captains for the 2010 season. ONE WIN AWAY Dave Sittler of the Tulsa World: "OU needs one more victory to join one of the most elite fraternities in college sports. With an overall record of 799-302-53, the Sooners are on the verge of becoming the seventh major-college team to record 800 victories. The buzz about this season's opportunity to reach that monumental..." Sittler: OU's Opener Could Include Celebration - Tulsa WorldBerry Tramel of the Oklahoman: "There's always been a folk story that it never rained on a Bud Wilkinson football game at Owen Field. I never believed it but certainly never cared enough to research it. But someone did. And it's dang near true. Gary McManus, associate state climatologist for the Oklahoma..." Tramel: Never Rained on Bud at Owen Field - The OklahomanOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES Sooners Still Looking for a Kicker - Norman TranscriptKicker, Captains Elected, Stephen Good - Tulsa WorldMillard Set to Start at FB for OU - Columbia Daily TribuneJones' Leadership Skills Never in Question - The Oklahoman Emig: Sooners Need More From McFarland - Tulsa WorldNotes and Quotes from Sooner Practice - FS SouthwestQB Landry Jones' Mission is Clear - The OklahomanStephenson's Return Bolsters OU's O-Line - Tulsa WorldMadu Will Miss Season Opener - Norman TranscriptKicking is Bob Stoops' No. 1 Concern - The OklahomanTexas, Not OU, Big 12 Favorite - Dallas Morning NewsSam Bradford Expected to Play One Half - Tulsa WorldTrotter: Who is the Fastest Sooner? - The OklahomanBig 12 Conference Preview & Predictions - CBS SportsDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Oklahoma held its 21st practice of the preseason Tuesday afternoon in Norman. It marked the coolest in the past month for the Sooners with rain and highs in the upper 80s. We talked with senior receiver Cameron Kenney following practice. FRESHMAN INVASION AT OU From ESPN: "Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops released his latest depth chart on Monday, and likely inspired some double takes from some. Of the 44 spots on the offensive and defensive two-deep, seven are occupied by true freshmen, signees from the 2010 class who arrived on campus just this summer. Two have..." Freshman Invasion Underway at Oklahoma - ESPNOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES OU's OL Returns Healthier, Experienced - Norman Transcript Jonathan Nelson Bulks Up for Double Duty - The OklahomanKicker Update, Coaching Statues, Madu - Tulsa WorldCollege Football Countdown: Oklahoma - Sporting NewsVideo: Breaking Down Depth Chart Moves - FS SouthwestBreaking Down OU's Latest Depth Chart - The OklahomanEmig: Non-League Schedules Can be Risky - Tulsa WorldMixed Bag for OU Three Weeks Into Camp - FS SouthwestOU-Texas ABC, Mossis Madu, Stills, Finch - The OklahomanAnalyzing the AP Preseason Top 25 Poll - ESPNMossis Madu Separates Himself at RB - The OklahomanSam Bradford to Get First Start With Rams - Associated PressOU-Texas to Kick Off at 2:30 on ABC - Dallas Morning NewsSittler: Sooners Making Splash in NFL - Tulsa WorldTramel: Murray Chases Scoring Record - The OklahomanPredicting the 2010 Sooner Football Season - The OU DailyBig 12: What We Know With Two Weeks to Go - ESPNOU-Texas' New Faces Battle-Tested - USA TodayFootball Team Adjusts Depth Chart - The OU Daily
After three weeks of preseason practice, the Sooners moved to evening sessions with the start of classes Monday in Norman. View interviews with sophomore DL Casey Walker and redshirt freshman OL Gabe Ikard as OU returned to the practice field.  Post-Practice with Sophomore DT Casey Walker Post-Practice with R-Freshman OL Gabe Ikard ANALYZING OU'S SCHEDULE Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Oklahoma enters the 2010 season with national championship expectations. But getting there won't be easy. The slate features nine teams coming off bowl appearances. Two of those teams played in BCS bowl games. Still, OU figures to be favored in every game, with the possible..." Ranking OU's Games: Toughest to Easiest - The OklahomanOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES Analyzing Oklahoma's 2010 Roster - Tulsa WorldPalm: OU vs. Ohio State for Title - Austin American Statesman Young Beal Won Over Mom's Football Support - Tulsa World Habern Healthy After Hard-Luck Injuries - Tulsa World Broyles Shepherding Young Flock of WRs - Norman TranscriptCarter Pays It Forward as Role Model for Kids - Tulsa WorldTrotter: Lewis Sings Praises of Corey Nelson - The OklahomanLandry Jones Fits Mold of Stoops' Previous QBs - Tulsa WorldHerbstreit, Corso Agree on OU-Nebraska - The OklahomanHoover: Take a Breath on Clay, Finch - Tulsa WorldPlayers to Watch, Important Losses for OU - Sports Illustrated Stoops: No Comparison For Landry Jones - Norman TranscriptFor Sooners, Last Season Was Stretcher - Los Angeles TimesAs Little Brother, Murray Makes Big Splash - Tulsa WorldAdrian Taylor, Kicker, Cameron Kenney - The OklahomanTravis Lewis Shows His Serious Side - Tulsa World Big 12 Not So Secure Behind Center - Dallas Morning NewsRyan Broyles Growing Into Leadership Role - Tulsa WorldJones: Nebraska, Stanford Defining Moments - The OklahomanDrew Allen, Bell, Ronnell Lewis, Oklahoma Drill - Tulsa WorldTramel: Murray Ranks Among Elite RBs - The OklahomanWho Gave OU a No. 1 Vote in AP Poll? - Tulsa World Big 12 Restocks at Quarterback - San Antonio Express-News For Health, Stoops Won't Push Future at OU - Tulsa WorldCarter, Murray Try MMA Workouts - The OklahomanKlein: Road Wins, O-Line Keys for Sooners - Tulsa WorldOU Developing Secondary in Era of Spread - The OklahomanPunter Tress Way Grateful for Coach Mom - Tulsa WorldDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Oklahoma moved to its regular practice venue, the Bud Wilkinson Practice Facility, for its final session before fall semester classes begin on Monday. Video video and photos from Friday's practice by clicking the links to the right. After practice, we caught up with sophomore OL Tyler Evans to get his take on the preseason so far. With no official team activities scheduled for the weekend, players get their first break since opening preseason camp three weeks ago. The Sooners will return to the practice field Monday afternoon. SOONERS ON SOLID GROUND John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Regardless of how Murray handles the strain of this season, other running backs are going to play. The question is how many, and who. As far as experience goes, OU has senior Mossis Madu ready to go. The former Norman High product has become a full-time running back after..." OU Finds Solid Ground in Murray, Madu - Norman TranscriptOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES Freshman WRs, Finch, Clay, Scrimmage - Tulsa WorldFinch, Clay Opposites, Get Same Results - The Oklahoman Sooners, Huskers Top List of Elite NFL Prospects - ESPN Big 12 Top 25: Senior RB DeMarco Murray - FS SouthwestSooner Receivers Catching On - Tulsa World Landry Jones Not Pleased With Scrimmage - The OklahomanConsistency a Must for Sooner Receivers - The OU Daily Receivers Working Tennis Ball Drill - The Oklahoman
The Sooners scrimmaged for the second time this preseason on Thursday at Owen Field. View video clips of the running backs and defensive backs prepping for the scrimmage in addition to photos of the receivers and running backs. We talked with senior running back Mossis Madu following the scrimmage. HARD WORK FOR BEAL Mike Baldwin of the Oklahoman: "Toughness developed at a young age was the foundation for a player now viewed as one of the nation's top defensive ends. But it's his quickness and strive-for-perfection preparation that has put Beal in position to possibly become OU's career sacks leader. "They helped me with my..." Hard Work, Toughness Nets Sacks for Beal - The OklahomanOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES Good Hopes to Live Up to His Name - Enid News & Eagle Way Could be in Line for Standout Season - Tulsa WorldTyler Evans the Prototype Lineman - Norman TranscriptNickel Defense, Taylor, Alexander, Lewis - Tulsa WorldNotes: Travis Lewis, Nelson, Javon Harris - The OklahomanWill OU Overlook Florida State? - Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTrotter: LB Corey Nelson on the Spot - The OklahomanVideo: Beal Emerging as Leader on D-Line - FS SouthwestTexas Fans Seeing Red Over OU License Plates - NBC DallasOU Plates Stir Up Emotions in Texas - Dallas Morning NewsDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Oklahoma completed its final installment of preseason two-a-days Wednesday at the rugby fields in Norman. View practice video featuring the tight ends, fullbacks, running backs and defensive backs by clicking the links to the right. Following practice, we talked with senior safety Quinton Carter. RECEIVER SLOTS Mike Baldwin of the Oklahoman: "Preseason All-American Ryan Broyles is locked in as the starting slot receiver but will be moved around, playing all three receiver spots. Dejuan Miller and freshman Kenny Stills are the leading candidates for the other two starting spots. Jaz Reynolds, Cameron Kenney and Brandon Caleb..." Wide Receiver Competition is Wide-Open - The OklahomanOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES Tom Wort Motivated by Love of the Game - Tulsa World Top Big 12 Offensive Weapon? Ryan Broyles - FS SouthwestJeremy Beal Among Top Defensive Linemen in Big 12 - ESPNGetting to Know Safety Quinton Carter - Tulsa WorldLinebacker Tom Wort's Time is Now - The OklahomanVideo: Coach Venables on OU's Defense - FS SouthwestWould OU Respond to Reporter With Hat? - Tulsa WorldInjury Derails Austin Box's Season Again - The OklahomanTaylor Among Big 12's Top Defensive Linemen - ESPNOU Among Top Secondaries Nationally - Yahoo SportsTexas QB More Simms Than McCoy - Dallas Morning NewsCould Stoops Pass Paterno in Wins? - San Antonio ExpressDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
The Sooners knocked out their 15th practice of the preseason on Tuesday. A brief shower followed by a break in the clouds sent the humidity levels soaring in Norman for the morning workout. Following practice, Coach Stoops, Coach Switzer and Sooner players welcomed members of the Special Olympics for an exclusive autograph session. View practice video of the offensive line and linebackers in addition to interviews with sophomore punter Tress Way and junior deep snapper James Winchester. TEAMS WITH TITLE SHOT From ESPN: "Landry Jones should emerge as a star in the Big 12. Though the nonconference schedule looks daunting with games against Florida State, Air Force and Cincinnati, the Sooners will be favored in all of them. The toughest road game could be at Texas A&M. Even still, a defense missing six starters is going to..." Sooners No. 5 on List of Teams With Title Shot - ESPNOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES Sooners Filling Holes at Cornerback - Tulsa World Hurst, Fleming Move to Starting Roles - The OklahomanISU Opponents: Oklahoma Sooners - Des Moines RegisterKicker, Broyles, Grissom, Air Force - Tulsa WorldCameron Kenney Back With Experience - Norman TranscriptBig 12 South Team-by-Team Previews - FS SouthwestSooners, Longhorns Start the Season Even - Tulsa WorldMcFarland, McGee, Walker Battle at DT - The OklahomanOU vs. Texas, Florida State Must-See Games - ESPNSooners 11th in Magazine's Preseason Poll - Sports IllustratedTrotter: Kenney Hoping to Stick in Rotation - The OklahomanDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Oklahoma conducts its third installment of two-a-days on Monday at the rugby fields in Norman. View practice video from the morning session featuring one-on-one battles between the WRs and DBs, as well as the TEs and RBs vs. the linebackers. Following practice, we caught up with sophomore DE David King and WR Ryan Broyles. UPDATED PRINTABLE ROSTER We've updated the official printable roster with the latest information from the football staff. Of course, the online roster at SoonerSports.com is always updated first and should be your first place to check for the latest, official information on the Sooners.  Updated Aug. 16: Preseason Practice Roster (PDF)SOONERS STILL NUMBER ONE? Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman has an interview with Phil Steele: "Bob Stoops has done an incredible job developing offensive linemen. Last year, they went through 10 different starting lineups, had a myriad of injuries, and naturally didn't play well, and I didn't expect them to play well last year. This year, while they lose two..." Phil Steele Still Sold on Sooners at No. 1 - The OklahomanOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES Analysis: Sooners Amp Up Fullback Spot - Tulsa World Returning Punts is a Tough Gig - Norman TranscriptRating Big 12 Football by Position - Kansas City StarNotebook: Tight End, Kenny Stills - Tulsa WorldRyan Broyles Will Not Return Kicks - The OklahomanSooners Look to Bounce Back - Topeka Capital-JournalLandry Jones Becomes OU's Clear-Cut Leader - Tulsa WorldThe Oklahoman Conducts OU Fan Poll - The OklahomanToughest Guys in the Big 12? Ronnell Lewis No. 2 - ESPNNotebook: Ben Habern, Scrimmage, Murray - Tulsa WorldNoble, Finch, Aladenoye, Evans, Stills - The OklahomanFive Games the Sooners Must Win - The OU DailyCarter Whitson's QB Dreams Live On - The OklahomanRanking OU's Incoming Freshmen - The OU DailyQuarterback Drew Allen is Playing Well - The OklahomanAllen's Experience an Edge at Backup QB - Tulsa WorldOU Opponent Cincinnati is a Mystery - The OklahomanDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
The Sooner football team moved to its regular season home, Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, for its first major scrimmage of the preseason Saturday morning. OU's offense and defense went head-to-head for 95 plays on Owen Field. "It was a good early-season scrimmage," Head Coach Bob Stoops said. "We got a lot of good work done and had the opportunity to look at a number of players. Like most teams, we still have things that need to be shored up, but that's typical of this time of year. I liked our effort, especially considering the heat." View video of Coach Gundy working with the running backs prior to the scrimmage, in addition to interviews with with redshirt freshman LB Tom Wort and senior WR Brandon Caleb. Saturday's scrimmage marked the halfway point of preseason, with 12 of 24 practices now complete. The Sooners have Saturday afternoon off, with team meetings scheduled for Sunday before getting back to two-a-days Monday at the rugby fields.
OU dropped back to just one practice on Friday (the team's 11th overall of the preseason) after its second session of two-a-days on Thursday. View practice video of Coach Shipp and the defensive tackles plus Coach Wright and the defensive ends in position drills. The photo gallery features the quarterbacks and defensive ends. We also talked with sophomore corner Demontre Hurst following practice to get his views on the competition in the secondary. MIDDLE LINEBACKER John Hoover of the Tulsa World: "Middle linebacker will go to either redshirt freshman Tom Wort or junior Austin Box. Wort gained coaches' attention last year before a preseason ACL tear. He's back, and so is his knee. He's a special player, but has no game experience. Box, too, has battled injuries in his OU career..." Notebook: Linebackers, Walker, Martinez - Tulsa WorldOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES OU's Taylor Close to Full Strength - Fort Worth Star-Telegram For Austin Box, No Reassembly Required - Norman TranscriptBob Stoops is King for a Day at ESPN - Tulsa WorldLewis' Big Hits Inspiring Fear, Nicknames - The OklahomanVideo: Oklahoma's Bob Stoops Visits SportsCenter - ESPNFive Biggest Hitters in Stoops' Era - The OklahomanTony Jefferson Taking Full-Speed Approach - Tulsa WorldNotes on Coach Stoops' ESPN Tour - The OklahomanPredicting 10 Trends in College Football - Sports IllustratedNelson's Versatility Strengthens Secondary - The OklahomanVideo: Sooners Have Avoided Injuries - FS SouthwestSwitzer: OU-Nebraska Rivalry Will Fade - Associated PressOU Banks on Stephenson on Blind Side - The Oklahoman"Hammer" Making Noise in OU's Defense - Associated PressNotebook: Defensive Ends, Jonathan Miller - Tulsa WorldProjections on OU Defense, Formations - The OklahomanOklahoma Aims to Break Losing Habit - Associated PressDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Oklahoma held its second installment of two-a-days Thursday at the rugby practice fields. View video of Coach Gundy teaching blitz pickup, the wide receivers challenging the defensive backs and much more from the morning practice session. We caught up with junior corner Jamell Fleming following practice to get his thoughts on the secondary heading into the 2010 season. STOOPS AT ESPN Coach Stoops was at ESPN's headquarters in Bristol, Conn., for a series of interviews Thursday. Stoops completed a whirlwind 15 sessions across a wide segment of ESPN radio shows, TV shows and digital media. Check out behind-the-scenes photos and video:  Photos: Stoops, Sooners Take Center Stage at ESPNView video of SportsCenter's segment with Stoops here. His appearance on College Football Live will re-air at 9 and 9:30 p.m. (CT) Thursday night on ESPNU, and also Friday morning from 5-8:30 a.m. View ESPN's complete listings.
The Sooners returned to the rugby fields Wednesday morning for the team's eighth session of the preseason. OU conducted just the morning practice today after working twice on Tuesday. View video as Coach Martinez and the defensive backs work in a backpedaling drill while Coach Wright and the defensive ends attack the sled. We've also got a few short clips of the Oklahoma Drill and a photo gallery focusing on the defense. RONNELL A "MONSTER" John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "Ronnell is just a monster," OU running back DeMarco Murray said. "We were watching highlights on kickoffs the other day and he's just a beast. He's also a hard worker and I'm glad he's on my team." Lewis doesn't have an explanation for where that hitting ability comes from. Most..." Venables: Ronnell Lewis a Violent Hitter - Norman TranscriptMike Baldwin of the Oklahoman: "OU running backs coach Cale Gundy said Murray's renewed confidence was evident this offseason. Instead of rehabbing an injury, Murray concentrated on getting in shape for his senior season. "For me it was hard after those two surgeries," Murray said. "I had to get my step back..." Sooners Looking for Murray to Cut Loose - The OklahomanOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES Notebook: Kicker, O-Line, Broyles, Beal - Tulsa WorldSooners Expecting to Bounce Back - Lawrence Journal-WorldMensik, Ikard Gain Collective 72 Pounds - Tulsa WorldRBs Calhoun, Miller Still Vying for Carries - The OklahomanStoops, Oklahoma Score Well in APR - ESPNTrotter: Cale Gundy Rich in Running Backs - The OklahomanStrain: Pay-per-View "Outrage" From OU Fan - Tulsa WorldDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
The Oklahoma football team held its first installment of two-a-days Tuesday in Norman. Following practice, we caught up with sophomores Joseph Ibiloye and Jaz Reynolds to get their take on the first session of two-a-days. IKARD, MENSIK GAIN WEIGHT John Shinn of the Norman Transcript: "The usual "freshman 15" wasn't going to be enough for Oklahoma tight end Gabe Ikard. When last season ended, he weighed around 240 pounds. It was big enough to be a tight end, but miniscule by offensive lineman standards. So when OU coaching staff decided to move him and..." Offensive Line a Big Position - Norman TranscriptGuerin Emig of the Tulsa World: "This is how you wind up carrying the football as a true freshman for a program like Oklahoma: "Ronnell Lewis, 'The Hammer' as usual, hit little Roy Finch. I felt for him," OU running back Jonathan Miller said of a recent practice scene. "Ronnell is every bit of a man." He's a..." Roy Finch, Brennan Clay Impress as Freshmen - Tulsa WorldOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES Ronnell Lewis Provides Small-Town Inspiration - The OU DailyFB/TE Trey Millard Impressing in Camp - The OklahomanBroyles on Biletnikoff Watch List - Fort Worth Star-TelegramOU looking for Consistency From Kickers - The OklahomanDid OU's Game Against FSU Get Easier? - Tulsa WorldStoops on Players Leaving Early for NFL - Denver PostNotebook: DeMarco Murray to Return Kicks - The Oklahoman Taylor Trying to Return to Full Speed - FOX Sports SouthwestStacy McGee Ready to Fill Vacant DT Spot - The OU DailyBreaking Down OU's Special Teams Units - The OklahomanDeMarco Murray Might Return Kickoffs - Tulsa WorldRB on Ronnell Lewis: Like a Freight Train - The Oklahoman
OU returned to the practice field Monday morning for the team's fifth session of the preseason. View video of secondary coach Willie Martinez instructing the defensive backs, highlights of the offensive linemen going one-on-one with the defensive linemen and the Sooner running the classic Oklahoma Drill (click links to the right). Also view photos from the session in addition to post-practice interviews with sophomore linebacker Ronnell Lewis and redshirt-freshman fullback Marshall Musil. LATEST HEADLINES Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman: "Last year, Oklahoma played nine true freshmen, tied for most in the Bob Stoops era. This season's freshman class may shatter that record. Not because the Sooners are thin across the depth chart. This class just appears to be that good. "I'm not too much on talking a bunch about an individual..." Freshmen Could Make Immediate Impact - The OklahomanDT Adrian Taylor Almost Back - Norman Transcript Heupel's Touch Improves OU Quarterbacks - Tulsa WorldAdrian Taylor Back After Leg Injury - Tulsa WorldOU Notebook: High Hopes for Secondary - The OklahomanVenables Gives LBs History Lesson - Norman TranscriptMensik and Ikard No Longer Tight Ends - Tulsa WorldSooners Return More Experienced O-Line - The OklahomanStoops: Landry Jones "In That Mold" - Dallas Morning NewsFamily Roots Helped Mark Stoops - Lakeland LedgerJones Says He Has More Confidence - Norman Transcript Jones Takes Spotlight After Bradford Departure - Tulsa WorldOffensive Line Reserves May See Time - The OklahomanSooner Offense Offers Cautious Optimism - Norman TranscriptSittler: Ronnell Lewis Poised to Set Himself Apart - Tulsa WorldTrotter: Mensik at Right Tackle, Landry - The OklahomanMcFarland Eager to Write New Chapter - Dallas Morning NewsPatton Breaks Down the Offensive Linemen - The OklahomanFreshman QB Blake Bell is It Says Fans - Tulsa WorldSooners Seek New Superstars - Associated PressOU Notebook: Safety Tony Jefferson Surging - The OklahomanQ&A With Sooner TE Trent Ratterree - Tulsa WorldCarlson: Jones Confident, Ronnell Lewis Buff - The OklahomanOU Notebook: Fresh Faces for Sooners - Tulsa World Dr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
Oklahoma completed its fourth practice of the preseason Sunday at the rugby fields in Norman. View video focusing on Coach Gundy working the running backs and Coach Venables with the linebackers (links to right). Following practice, we spoke with a pair of juniors, safety Sam Proctor and offensive tackle Jarvis Jones. Post-Practice with Junior Offensive Tackle Jarvis Jones Sunday, August 8 - Practice No. 4 Photo Gallery
Oklahoma returned to the rugby practice fields Saturday morning for practice No. 3, donning shoulder pads for the first time during preseason camp. View video and photos featuring the defensive and offensive lines, receivers and defensive ends by clicking the links to the right. OU will conduct two more morning practices before breaking out its first two-a-days session on Tuesday.
The Sooner football team held its annual Media Day on Owen Field Friday morning. View video of Coach Stoops' and Landry Jones' press conferences inside the Red Room, along with quotes from Oklahoma coaches and players: Coach Bob Stoops Media Day Press Conference QB Landry Jones Media Day Press Conference Media Day Quotes from OU Players & Coaches The earliest to arrive at Meet the Sooners Day Friday morning received a pleasant surprise when Coach Stoops and a handful of OU players showed up just after 7 a.m. "We just wanted to reward the people who had been out there for a long time," Stoops said. "We thought we'd bring a few of the players early and let them know we appreciate them." Coach Stoops, Landry Jones, DeMarco Murray, Jeremy Beal, Ryan Broyles and Travis Lewis greeted the first fans in line with doughnuts and signed autographs for about 45 minutes before heading back to the stadium for their media day obligations. They returned, along with the rest of the team, for the scheduled autograph session from 10 a.m.-noon.
OU opened preseason practice Thursday evening at the rugby fields in Norman. After an early-morning conditioning test, the players attended position and team meetings throughout the day before hitting the practice fields. For the newcomers, it was their very first time to work out in crimson gear in front of the Sooner coaches. View exclusive video coverage of practice with an emphasis on the linebackers and receivers in addition to practice photos by clicking the links to the right. Following practice, we caught up with sophomore defensive tackle Jamarkus McFarland (Lufkin, Texas) and junior offensive tackle Donald Stephenson (Blue Springs, Mo.) to collect their thoughts on Preseason Practice No. 1. Interview with Sophomore DT Jamarkus McFarland Interview with Junior Offensive Tackle Donald Stephenson Thursday, August 5 - Practice No. 1 Photo Gallery The 2010 season marks the 116th year of intercollegiate football at the University of Oklahoma. OU's annual Media Day and Meet the Sooners Day are slated for tomorrow. View complete details here. JUST PREDICTIONS Jake Trotter of the Oklahoman has this prediction from Andre Ware: "...there are some games there early, where they're going to grab some attention. I like them a lot. Where I didn't like them last year, was because of the offensive line. They've got 4 of 5 starters back up front, an experienced QB back and arguably the best..." Trotter: Ware Predicts Big Season for OU - The OklahomanFrom ESPN: "Oklahoma fans called it "Sooner Magic." Opponents' fans called it "Sooner Misery." As Oklahoma's coach from 1973 to '88, Switzer had a 12-5 record against rival Nebraska, coming from behind eight times to win in the fourth quarter. His teams were 9-5-2 against Texas. The Sooners handed..." OU, Switzer Had Sooner Magic Versus Nebraska - ESPNOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES Stoops on NFL, Schedules and Overtime - Denver Post OU's Lewis Tops List of Big 12's Best Linebackers - ESPNOU No. 2 in Big 12 Special Teams - Nebraska State PaperMake Plan for Meet the Sooners Day - The OklahomanCarlson: Autographs Should be for Kids - The OklahomanNole Perspective: Looking at Oklahoma - Tomahawk NationDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
The OU Athletics Department has released its latest printable roster for preseason practice as the Sooner officially report. The link at the top of this page will be updated automatically throughout practice. Download and print for your reference: 2010 Preseason Practice Printable Roster (PDF)SOONERS REPORT The 2010 Oklahoma Sooners officially report today in Norman. OU begins preseason practice on Thursday (complete schedule to the right). Friday, the Sooners hold their annual Media Day and Meet the Sooners Day before holding the second session of preseason practice. View exclusive coverage direct from the OU Athletics Department here at SoonerSports.com. Thursday, 7 p.m. - Oklahoma City Sooner CaravanFriday, 10 a.m. - Meet the Sooners DayOU FOOTBALL HEADLINES From the Orlando Sentinel: "Home field advantage can be a huge plus for a college football program. For the Sooners, it's been a major intimidating factor. Oklahoma has won 30 straight and their last home loss was in 2005. Oklahoma, then-ranked No. 5 in the country, opened the season against TCU at Oklahoma Memorial..." OU: Nation's Longest Home Winning Streak - Orlando SentinelJohn Hoover of the Tulsa World: "It's clear that this year's team shouldn't have much problem replacing ability. The key elements this year's team needs to find in order to return to championship glory are harder to define: leadership and chemistry. Coach Bob Stoops says each year that departing seniors won't be missed as..." At OU, Football Leadership Gets Replaced - Tulsa WorldLewis Reminds Many of Bosworth - Norman TranscriptTrotter: OU's Tough Schedule Advantageous? - The OklahomanSooner Football Facing a Defining Decade - Tulsa WorldSooners Have Sights Set on Better Season - KBTXBlog: Bradford, Murray, Big 12 Championship - Tulsa WorldSlimmer Murray Sets Big Goals - Topeka Capital-JournalDr. Saturday College Football Blog - Yahoo Sports
View complete coverage from Irving as head coach Bob Stoops, Jeremy Beal, Travis Lewis, DeMarco Murray and Ryan Broyles represented the Sooners at the annual Big 12 Conference Media Days: Blog: Sooners at Big 12 Football Media Days
View the official source of information for Oklahoma football covering the 2010 season. The guide contains official rosters, depth chart, opponent capsules, updated player and coaching staff bios and a 2010 season preview: 2010 OU Football Media Guide | Stats & Records Supplement
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Johnson and Carmichael Postgame vs North Carolina
Monday, June 02
BB Highlights: OU 9, UNC 5
Monday, June 02
Johnson, Dickerson, Willits Postgame vs North Carolina
Sunday, June 01
BB Highlights: OU 17, Nebraska 1
Sunday, June 01
