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Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley, Bob Stoops reunite ... for TV segment
“It wasn’t awkward,” Riley told a small group of local reporters Thursday afternoon. “It was a lot more calm and easy than the job interview. → Read More
Big 12 2021 football preview: Will Texas, Oklahoma exits and league's fate eclipse season? Predictions, players to watch – The Athletic
Our Big 12 and national writers offer their thoughts on the players, teams and storylines that will define the 2021 season. → Read More
Retired Arkansas RB Rawleigh Williams III gets special spot in 2017 media guide
Arkansas released its 2017 football media guide ahead of SEC Media Days. SEC Country beat writer Jason Kersey takes a look at the guide. → Read More
After Arkansas LB signee Josh Paul changed his attitude, everything fell into place
New Arkansas linebacker Josh Paul needed an attitude adjustment in the weight room. After that, everything changed for him and his high school team. → Read More
Former Arkansas running back Rawleigh Williams III accepts Dallas Cowboys internship
DESTIN, Fla. — Arkansas Razorbacks football coach Bret Bielema watched Rawleigh Williams III drop the ball, fall on his back and lie with his arms awkwardl → Read More
NFL Draft: Eric Striker goes undrafted, but wins hearts after passionate speech to family aired live on ESPN
APR 30, 2016 - Former Oklahoma linebacker Eric Striker was one of hundreds of NFL Draft hopefuls who didn’t hear his name called this weekend, but he still managed to shine because of a heartfelt speech broadcast on ESPN. Late in the seventh round, ESPN went live to Striker’s draft watch party, where dozens of family members were gathered. Striker addressed the room, thanking them for being… → Read More
OU football: Oklahoma's Sterling Shepard a hot prospect entering the 2016 NFL Draft
APR 27, 2016 - Many experts believe the former Oklahoma standout will be selected in the 2016 NFL Draft on Friday during the second or third round. But according to one of them, scouts didn’t only recently begin drooling over Shepard. → Read More
OU women's gymnastics: Sooners celebrate first outright national championship
Oklahoma celebrated its men’s and women’s gymnastics national championships Friday afternoon in the courtyard outside the OU student union. Speakers included legendary men’s gymnast Bart Connor — who was the event’s emcee — OU president David Boren and athletic director Joe Castiglione. → Read More
Oklahoma football: Bob Stoops visits Michigan State, old friend Mark Dantonio
Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio have been friends for more than 30 years, since both were Big Ten graduate assistant coaches in the mid-1980s. The Sooners wrapped up spring practices last week, so Stoops traveled to East Lansing, Mich., to spend a few days with Dantonio and watch Michigan State practice. “I’ve got great respect for the way Mark coaches … and just… → Read More
Oklahoma football: Bob Stoops says Sterling Shepard will be a 'fabulous' NFL player
NORMAN — Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said that he expects former Sooner receiver Sterling Shepard to be “fabulous” at the next level. Shepard, a former Heritage Hall standout, caught 233 career passes for 3,482 yards and 26 touchdowns during his four seasons with the Sooners. Last year, he led OU with 1,288 receiving yards and 11 scores. “He has all the qualities of being a great pro in that,… → Read More
Oklahoma football: Kyler Murray, Austin Kendall give fans a preview of the 2017 quarterback battle in spring game
NORMAN — As Oklahoma players ran onto the field for the fourth offensive series of Saturday's spring game, public address announcer Jim Miller delivered news that caused the 42,436 fans in attendance to roar. “Now at quarterback, Kyler Murray!” The Texas A&M transfer took his first public snap in a Sooner uniform, kept the ball on a zone-read play and sprinted 25 yards down the field before he… → Read More
State of the Sooners: A look at Oklahoma's quarterbacks entering 2016
NORMAN — This is the final blog post in our “State of the Sooners” series, which is examining each Oklahoma football position group in advance of Saturday’s spring game. To wrap things up, we look at Baker Mayfield and the Oklahoma quarterbacks. QB No.; Name; Cl.; Ht.; Wt. 6; Baker Mayfield; Sr.; 6-1; 212 10; Austin Kendall; Fr.; 6-1; 206 14; Reece Clark; RFr.; 6-4; 203 3; Connor McGinnis; RFr.;… → Read More
Oklahoma football: With several leaders now departed, Baker Mayfield takes full reins of Sooners
APR 8, 2016 - And as OU nears the end of its 2016 spring practices — the annual Red-White spring game is Saturday afternoon on Owen Field — this team is unquestionably Mayfield’s, especially with virtually every other leader from last year’s championship squad gone. → Read More
State of the Sooners: A look at Oklahoma's receivers entering 2016
APR 6, 2016 - NORMAN — Continuing our “State of the Sooners” series, here is a look at Oklahoma’s wide receivers and tight ends entering 2016. The Sooners will host their annual spring game Saturday afternoon on Owen Field. WR No.; Name; Cl.; Ht.; Wt. 11; Dede Westbrook; Sr.; 6-0; 170 15; Jeffery Mead; Jr.; 6-5; 187 18; Dahu Green; So.; 6-4; 201 WR No.; Name; Cl.; Ht.; Wt. 5; Geno Lewis; RSr.;… → Read More
State of the Sooners: A look at Oklahoma's linebackers entering 2016
NORMAN — Continuing our “State of the Sooners” series, here is a look at Oklahoma’s linebackers entering 2016. The defending Big 12 champion Sooners will appear Saturday afternoon on Owen Field in the annual spring game. DE/OLB No.; Name; Cl.; Ht.; Wt. 31; Ogbonnia Okoronkwo; RJr.; 6-2; 238 OR 22; Ricky DeBerry; RFr.; 6-2; 250 OR 50; Arthur McGinnis; RFr.; 6-1; 248 ILB No.; Name; Cl.; Ht.; Wt.… → Read More
State of the Sooners: A look at Oklahoma's special teams entering 2016
APR 4, 2016 - NORMAN — Oklahoma’s annual spring football game is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. To help get you ready, we will have blog posts focused on specific position groups throughout this week. There will be two items posted each day through Wednesday, and then running backs (Thursday) and quarterbacks (Friday) each get their own day. We’ll begin by looking at the Sooners’ special… → Read More
State of the Sooners: A look at Oklahoma's defensive backfield entering 2016
NORMAN — Continuing our “State of the Sooners” series, here is a look at Oklahoma’s defensive backfield entering 2016. FREE SAFETY No.; Name; Cl.; Ht.; Wt. 13; Ahmad Thomas; Sr.; 6-0; 199 8; Kahlil Haughton; So.; 6-1; 195 STRONG SAFETY No.; Name; Cl.; Ht.; Wt. 10; Steven Parker; Jr.; 6-1; 208 21; Will Sunderland; So.; 6-2; 197 NICKELBACK No.; Name; Cl.; Ht.; Wt. 12; Will Johnson; RJr.; 6-0; 185… → Read More
Oklahoma football: P.J. Mbanasor still learning from rough experience against Tulsa
MAR 30, 2016 - NORMAN — Oklahoma defensive backs coach Kerry Cooks likes to teach using examples. That’s why he still — more than six months later — brings up the Sooners’ Sept. 19, 2015 game against Tulsa when he is coaching sophomore cornerback P.J. Mbanasor. Because starter Jordan Thomas was suspended for that game, Mbanasor — then a true freshman — was forced into a starting role that day,… → Read More
Oklahoma football: Dalton Wood leaves program — again
MAR 28, 2016 - NORMAN — Dalton Wood has been removed from the Oklahoma football roster. Again. Wood, a former McAlester High standout, is no longer a Sooner, sources confirmed to The Oklahoman on Monday evening. And presumably, this time it’s for good. Wood became a surprise commitment for Oklahoma’s 2015 signing class. He had no other scholarship offers and was seemingly plucked from obscurity… → Read More
Oklahoma football: Safety Hatari Byrd dismissed from the program for team rules violation
MAR 28, 2016 - NORMAN — Senior safety Hatari Byrd has been dismissed from the Oklahoma football team for violating team rules, coach Bob Stoops confirmed to reporters after Monday’s practice. Because the dismissal came during the spring before his senior season and Byrd never redshirted at OU, he will have the opportunity to transfer with a year of eligibility left after sitting out next season,… → Read More