Level 8 quintet is great Apr 5, 2008
Oklahoma football in the 50 s. Absolutely. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Sooner Magic Insider Apr 2, 2008
Oklahoma Sooners Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com covers University of Oklahoma athletics on the Scout. (OUInsider.com)
PRACTICE REPORT: Stoops on...NBA? Mar 27, 2008
comDate: Mar 26, 2008 Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops addressed the media Wednesday after the Sooners' practice, but ended up speaking more about the NBA than his own team. See what Stoops had to say, plus a tidbit about Ryan Reynolds. (OUInsider.com)
Sonics' move to OK City closer Mar 26, 2008
Gov. Brad Henry, Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops and numerous other representatives of the city, state and sports community came out to welcome Stern, owner Lewis Katz, owner Herb Simon and vice president Jeanie Buss as Oklahoma City brought out fancy cars and hard facts to woo its first major-league sports franchise. "It was a pretty full presentation and pretty much a tour de force on behalf of Oklahoma that I'd say impressed the members of the committee greatly," Stern said. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Gore, Roland lifters place at state meet Mar 20, 2008
MCLOUD - Gore claimed a fourth-place team finish and Roland had one of its athletes place in the top-five individually on Saturday at the Oklahoma Football Coaches Association state powerlifting meet. Gore competed in the Small School division and finished behind Okemah, Panama and Pocola. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Off the Record: Cheating common in college coaching Mar 15, 2008
I hope the Oklahoma football coach hasnt stooped to making illegal phone calls to recruits. Jim Grisso is publisher emeritus of the Gaylord Herald Times. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
ECU basketball needs positive change Feb 25, 2008
"Based on his cell records, Sampson's approach to recruiting appears to be he chose to outwork his opponents rather than outspend them. He didn't really have a choice at Indiana. The Hoosier basketball family has been fractured ever since the school bounced Bob Knight. It's highly dangerous to put together recruiting deals when there is acrimony within and surrounding the athletic department. You never know who might squeal about a no-show job set up for players (although no-show jobs aren't... (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
NCAA overturns ruling that stripped Oklahoma football of 8 wins in 2005 Feb 23, 2008
By Jeff Latzke ASSOCIATED PRESS. 9:32 a.m. February 22, 2008. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Why nearly everyone can't stand Duke Feb 22, 2008
Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops earned a cool. This picture is. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Stoops, Welker To Be Honored By March of Dimes Feb 2, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops and New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker are among the honorees at The March of Dimes 32nd annual Sports Headliner Banquet next month. The event will be held at 7 p.m. March 12th at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. (FOX23.com, OK)
Jones heads All-State 4-A selections Feb 1, 2008
Kevin Jones said his son made up his mind about where he would play college football when he walked onto the Oklahoma football stadium for the first time. He said, `this is it,' ``He feels this is the right place and he's extremely comfortable with his decision,'' the elder Jones said. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
'I Think We Got It Right' Jan 26, 2008
On developing the idea for the final trophy room: A bunch of us went to see about four different museums Churchill Downs, Kentucky basketball at Rupp Arena, the Packers at Lambeau Field and University of Oklahoma football, which some of these groups had worked in before. The Packers have a room where you walk in and the only thing that you really can see are the three Lombardi Trophies and their rings. (InsideCarolina.com)
Owens, McGee both commit to OU Jan 17, 2008
Oklahoma football has taken its fair share of hits in the last few weeks. In fact, the recruiting front has been the only arena bringing good news to Sooner fans over the last two weeks. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
34-year winning streak halted Jan 8, 2008
Record setting winning streaks 459 - Brandon (FL) High School Wrestling 159 - Passaic (NJ) High School Basketball 151 - De La Salle (CA) High School Football 103 - Univ. of North Carolina Womens Soccer 88 - UCLA Mens Basketball 47 - Univ. of Oklahoma Football 33 - Los Angelas Lakers, NBA 31 - Argentina, international soccer 21 - New England Patriots, NFL 21 - Chicago Cubs, MLB 17 - Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL. "We broke that history," Baez said. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
State Books Open: Government spending available online Jan 4, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Want to know how much more money University of Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops makes than OU President David Boren. Want to know how much cash the state House of Representatives has spent on furniture so far this year. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Mack facing flak Dec 24, 2007
He also learned about relentless expectations in part by watching coach Dean Smith's basketball program at North Carolina and by working under Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer in 1984. He also knows that winning the second national championship is harder than the first one. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Happy Birthday! State celebrates 100 years Nov 18, 2007
Other state celebrities scheduled to be involved in the event include former University of Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer, Olympic gold-medal-winning gymnasts Bart Conner and Nadia Comaneci, baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench, comedian Argus Hamilton and the five living Miss Americas from the state Jane Jayroe Gamble (1967), Susan Powell (1981), Shawntel Smith Wuerch (1996), Jennifer Berry Gooden (2006) and the current Miss America, Lauren Nelson. We all need a sense of validation every... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Bears Downed By No. 4 Sooners Nov 11, 2007
(AP) - The whole concept of "style points" irks Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops, but if style is what the Sooners need to move up in the Bowl Championship Series standings, DeMarco Murray provided it on Saturday night. The freshman running back scored four touchdowns, one on a 91-yard kickoff return, as No. 4 Oklahoma beat Baylor 52-21. (Baylorbears.com)
Jones commits to Alabama; Jarboe visits Oklahoma Nov 7, 2007
The scoop on college football recruiting. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Purses fatten during Tiger's era Oct 26, 2007
" Body of work: Arkansas athletic director Frank Broyles and former Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer served as honorary co-chairmen at Thursday's Forget Me Not Classic. Broyles will complete a half century of service at Arkansas when he gives up the athletic director's reins on Dec. 31. "There is going to be some pain in leaving," he said. "There is no question about it. I have had a year to get ready for it. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Doyel: Frosh Murray rocks Sooners' world vs. 'Horns Oct 7, 2007
The next king of Oklahoma football did as he was told. Bigger and gaudier crowns await. (CBS News)
Highway 54 rivalry redux Sep 15, 2007
Legendary Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer once said of the Sooners' ed River Shootout with Texas, hen you hit the floor of the Cotton Bowl, there's electricity. If you don't feel it, you ought to have your saliva checked. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Oklahoma recruit killed in fight Aug 26, 2007
Oklahoma football recruit killed in fight. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 08/25/07. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Just Joshin': Bradford born to be quarterback Aug 24, 2007
No, no, no, I've not suffered a brain-transplant with the many Sooner co-eds who are sure to be swooning over the new face in Oklahoma football. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sallisaw booster club barbecue, auction will be cooking Friday Aug 24, 2007
Glen "Bud" Smithson (D-Sallisaw) will auction off various donated items, such as 2007 University of Oklahoma football tickets, Black Diamond items, homemade goodies, and more. Agent noted that unique Black Diamond memorabilia and keepsakes will be among the auction items, as well as Oklahoma State University ballgame tickets. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Miller watching the QB race Aug 17, 2007
Think the present of Oklahoma football doesn't play a role in the future. Look no farther than Metuchen, N.J. four-star wide receiver Dejuan Miller. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Knall pushing Cohen for punting duties Aug 14, 2007
Special teams are an area of the Oklahoma football team we've failed to discuss at great lengths early in fall practices. With Garrett Hartley, Michael Cohen and Reggie Smith all returning to take over critical areas of special teams roles, it's expected that the Sooners will be in great shape for 2007. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Character development seminars scheduled this week Aug 12, 2007
But North Bend coach Bill Masei was so impressed with Bruce Brown that he went to two talks by the former high school coach, rather than listening to well-known headliners including University of Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops. Bruce Brown. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Garcia's insinuations remain an Open debate Aug 9, 2007
It'll be interesting to see how that goes over with so many rabid Oklahoma football fans here. Boise State, you may remember, stunned the Sooners in a Fiesta Bowl complete with a game-ending Statue of Liberty play for the ages. (Boston Globe)
Life after College Football: Jason White Jul 25, 2007
His name is synonymous with Oklahoma football. Jason White lead his team to a Big 12 championship, earned a Heisman Trophy, and played in consecutive BCS title games. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Oklahoma moves on from NCAA ruling Jul 24, 2007
Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops, left, addresses questions from the media during the Big 12 Conference on Monday. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
NCAA: Fact from fiction Jul 13, 2007
There are so many questions and so much misinformation flying around about the NCAA's decision to hand down probation and penalties on the University of Oklahoma football program. SoonerScoop. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bummer Sooner Jul 12, 2007
The Oklahoma football program must forfeit its wins from the 2005 season and will lose two scholarships for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years. The penalties, announced Wednesday by the NCAA, stem from a case involving two players, including the Sooners' starting quarterback, who were kicked off the team for being paid for work they had not performed at a Norman car dealership. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NCAA to Oklahoma Football: Forfeit All 2005 Wins Jul 12, 2007
Rhett Bomar, one of the two players kicked off the Oklahoma football team for being paid for work he had not performed at a Norman car dealership. Rhett Bomar, one of the two players kicked off the Oklahoma football team for being paid for work he had not performed at a Norman car dealership. (Fox News)
NCAA cracks down on OU football Jul 12, 2007
Oklahoma football must forfeit all 2005 wins - College football - MSNBC.com ... Oklahoma football must forfeit all 2005 wins. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NCAA Set To Announce Decision In OU Probe Jul 12, 2007
(July 11, 2007)The NCAA will announce its decision regarding an investigation into the Oklahoma football program Wednesday afternoon. The NCAA says in an e-mail it will discuss the case in a conference call at 2 p.m.. (KWTX.com, TX)
Oklahoma RB liked K-State camp Jun 29, 2007
As a junior, he rushed for more than 2,400 yards and 34 touchdowns helping East Central become one of the top teams in Oklahoma football last season. However, because Session is still working on reaching qualify status, several schools are taking a wait and see approach. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
BOB MESEROLL: UM needs to answer questions Jun 24, 2007
Currently on the roster are running back Greg Coleman, who was found guilty of assaulting a police officer in Iowa City, Iowa, in 2003 while on the Iowa State football team; and offensive lineman J.D. Quinn, who was kicked off the Oklahoma football team for accepting cash for hours he never worked at an auto dealership. Quinn said just this spring that he felt the punishment was unfair because, ll I did was take cash. (Missoulian, MT)
Meet the real-life Crash Davis Jun 20, 2007
Reader Gene Green e-mailed to say he agrees with the list but thinks that UCLA basketball and Oklahoma football should move to the top: "My reason is that the college teams had to constantly 'rebuild,' whereas the pros could maintain (their) talent for long periods.". Reach The Heat Index at or (602) 444-8271. (AZCentral -- Sports)
More of this story May 31, 2007
The book was published by Triumph Books, and there are plans to do other books similar for the University of Oklahoma football team, St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants. . (Williamstown Grant County News, KY)
The Weekend Wrapup May 13, 2007
Date: May 12, 2007 The latest on Oklahoma football and a position by position update on recruiting. to read the rest of this story. (OUInsider.com)
Peterson is gone but RBs get stronger Apr 24, 2007
Everyone who followed Oklahoma football knew there was something special about Oklahoma's running back stable even before spring football began. The loss of Adrian Peterson would certainly be a blow to any team in college football. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Names in the Game Apr 23, 2007
- The Navy Blue Angels pilot who died Saturday in a crash in South Carolina once had Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops as a passenger in his plane. Lt. Cmdr. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Oklahoma football coach and ex-Hawk Stoops once rode with Blue Angel pilot who crashed Apr 23, 2007
Archives (past 14 days). On Sunday, Stoops recalled the flight. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Traveling Jones Apr 20, 2007
She loves University of Oklahoma football. The 2007 season will be her 80th straight season in attendance. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Surprised by Sooners Apr 11, 2007
Having everyone outside of his immediate family in the Sooner state should have left him prepared to face all the things that are Oklahoma football. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Schad: Bomar ready for life after OU Apr 6, 2007
" Joe Schad is ESPN TV's national college football reporter. on "Former OU QB gets new start at Sam Houston State" Also See A former Oklahoma football ... Adjust Font Size. (ESPN -- College Football)
Ex-Sooner Quinn: 'All I did was take cash' Apr 5, 2007
- A former Oklahoma football player who was kicked off the team with former quarterback Rhett Bomar says he believes his dismissal was unfair. Former offensive lineman J.D. Quinn and Bomar were permanently dismissed from the team the day before the start of practice last fall for taking money for hours they did not work at a Norman auto dealership. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Quinn speaks out about dismissal Apr 5, 2007
Montana offensive lineman J.D. Quinn spoke out about his dismissal from the Oklahoma football team to the Tulsa World newspaper this week, saying he understood why it happened, but didn't agree with the punishment. Quinn, an offensive lineman from Garland, Texas, was permanently dismissed along with OU quarterback Rhett Bomar last August 2 for taking money for hours they did not work at a Norman, Okla. (Missoulian, MT)
Sports events add big bucks to city coffers Apr 3, 2007
The economic impact of the annual Cotton Bowl meeting of the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma football teams alone is estimated at $30 million, Jones said. Although the visitors bureau does not have recent figures on the overall economic impact of sports events in the area, a study by Dr. Patrick Rishe of Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Leaving A Legend Mar 23, 2007
In the end, Peterson became a legend at Oklahoma, and Sooner fans embraced him like few other players in the history of Oklahoma football. It turns out, that adoration made Peterson's decision to turn pro tougher than anyone could have imagined. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Thursday's OU News Links Mar 23, 2007
Posted Mar 22, 2007 Links to the latest articles covering Oklahoma Football, Basketball and Softball. Wednesday, March 21. (OUInsider.com)
Sooners' early spring work gets mixed reviews Mar 20, 2007
The Oklahoma football team has a week off to enjoy spring break as they prepare for the second half of spring football which will conclude with the annual Red Game on April 7th. Offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson and defensive coordinator Brent Venables gave their thoughts on the first five days of practices. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Murray Emerges Mar 15, 2007
With so much emphasis on recruiting and signing classes, interest in young players in the Oklahoma football program is often ignored due to the possibilities of kids still in high schools across the country. Well, at least until someone like Demarco Murray re-emerges to show Sooner fans why they were drooling over his signing just a little more than a year ago. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nets get the last laugh over Hornets Mar 14, 2007
Olympic gold medalist gymnasts Bart Conner and Nadia Comeneci were in the crowd, as was Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops. Nachbar, who was traded from the Hornets to the Nets last season, hit his first four shots -- including three 3-pointers -- before missing his last five. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Sampson returns to Oklahoma for son's senior day Feb 27, 2007
" Sampson said Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops called and offered to take him to lunch, but he had to decline so he could get back to Indiana. The Hoosiers, who have lost four of their last six games, finish the regular season this week with games against Northwestern and Penn State. "I said, 'Well, you're going to have to come to Bloomington to take me to lunch,'" Sampson said.Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press on "Senior day brings Sampson back to Oklahoma" Adjust Font Size. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
NCAA claims third Sooner took money Feb 15, 2007
Three Oklahoma football players, one more than the university has previously acknowledged, may have accepted money for work they did not perform at a local car dealership, according to an NCAA document disclosed Monday. School officials, including football coach Bob Stoops, will go before the NCAA committee on infractions on April 14 and argue their self-imposed penalties announced Monday are sufficient. (FOX 11, AZ)
Report: NCAA says 3rd Sooner paid too much Feb 14, 2007
- The NCAA says a third Oklahoma football player along with former Sooners Rhett Bomar and J.D. Quinn received excess pay from the same car dealership where they worked, the Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday. The third player is Jermaine Hardson, the Daily Oklahoman reported, citing unnamed sources. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NCAA: Tom Brady will be witness in Weis' trial Feb 14, 2007
Three Oklahoma football players, one more than the university has previously acknowledged, may have accepted money for work they did not perform at a local car dealership, according to an NCAA document disclosed Monday. -- Dallas Morning News. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
SHNS sports sked for Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007 Feb 14, 2007
For the second time in less than a year, the Oklahoma football program has been summoned to meet with the NCAA Committee on Infractions, though school officials insist this latest inquiry contains no surprises. 740. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Bears Unveil 2007 Football Signees Feb 8, 2007
Relative of 2007 Oklahoma football signee Desmond Jackson, a defensive back from Seguin, Texas. "I just haven't found many people to block him one-on-one," said Leander coach Steve Gideon. (Baylorbears.com)
Sources: Cowboys pick Garrett, but role is undecided Jan 25, 2007
"The Cowboys have declared that finding the coaches who can develop young Pro Bowl quarterback is a point of emphasis in replacing Parcells.Information from ESPN's Ed Werder and The Associated Press was used in this report. Also See Take Jeff Fisher's name out ... Oklahoma football coach Bob ... Bill Parcells retired from ... Adjust Font Size. (ESPN -- Football)
Oklahoma coach Stoops uninterested in Cowboys job Jan 24, 2007
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Stoops says reports about Peterson are false Jan 12, 2007
-- Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops says reports that running back Adrian Peterson is ready to declare for the NFL are false and inaccurate. Stoops says he met with Peterson and his parents Wednesday to discuss Peterson's future but insists no decision was made. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
OU football stadium renovation project continues Jan 7, 2007
-- The third and final phase of a renovation and construction project at the University of Oklahoma football stadium is now under way. The ten million dollar third phase at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium includes renovation of locker rooms, expanding the Barry Switzer Center and adding a fence around the football practice field. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
