Published on: 5th September, 2010
Oklahoma kicked the 2010 season off last night in a way that no one ever imagined it would: an ugly, very close and nerve wracking 31-24 victory over the Utah State Aggies. This isn't going to be the report card of a Dean's List student. Quarterback: C+ While Landry Jones did not lose ...Published on: 25th August, 2010
Gerald McCoy, the unquestioned leader of the Oklahoma Sooners defense the past two years, has graduated and taken his big, teddy bear friendly personality to the NFL, Tampa Bay to be specific. Most people would naturally be concerned after losing such a great player and leader, but not Sooner fans. ...Published on: 16th August, 2010
When he set foot on the University of Oklahoma campus in 2006, expectations were sky high for running back DeMarco Murray. Fast-forward to 2010 and you’ll see that things have not changed in that regard. In fact, based on his career, one could argue that expectations have only been elevated ...Published on: 8th August, 2010
The 2010 preseason coaches poll was released on Friday, and honestly, I thought there were very few problems with the way the poll had shaken out. Boise State definitely deserves a top three ranking, Georgia and Florida State don't deserve rankings at all, and a couple of other teams need ...Published on: 5th August, 2010
Back in March, I wrote a column previewing the Oklahoma Sooners' spring practice session and looking at some questions that the team needed to answer going into the 2010 season. With the Sooners opening preseason practice this evening, it's time to revisit those questions and see if they were answered ...Published on: 3rd August, 2010
For many years, Penn State University has maintained the title of "Linebacker U," and rightfully so. The Nittany Lions have churned out many great linebackers such as LaVar Arrington, Paul Posluszny, and Dan Connor under the watchful eye of Joe Paterno. Many of these great players have gone on to ...Published on: 29th July, 2010
From the talk of the Oklahoma contingent at the Big 12 Media Days in Irving, Texas Wednesday, no one would have ever guessed that the Sooners has just suffered one of their worst seasons in some time. Coming off an 8-5 season in 2009, the contingent of head coach ...Published on: 23rd July, 2010
In 2008, the Oklahoma Sooners possessed the most potent offense in the history of college football. The Sooners roared through the season, scoring an NCAA record 716 points and averaging 51.1 points per game. In addition to the record for most points scored in a season, the Sooners also set four other ...Published on: 18th July, 2010
In the Bible, in the Book of 1 Kings, there is a story about the prophet Elijah and a poor widow and her son. In a time of intense famine, Elijah asked the widow to use the very last of her flour and oil to make bread for him. However, ...Published on: 12th July, 2010
Since October 20, 1923, the Oklahoma Sooners have called Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium home. Although the stadium looks much different than it did on that October afternoon, one thing has remained constant. Owen Field is hallowed ground in the world of college football. Owen Field has never been considered among ...