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Spring Multimedia |
 4/15 - RB Justin Johnson Eyes the Future 4/15 - Manuel Johnson on the Senior WRs
4/15 - Receivers Run Touchdown Routes
4/15 -
Offensive Line vs. Defensive Line
4/15 -
Live Action Caps Spring Practice
 4/15 - Photos from Tuesday's Practice
4/12
- OU 2008 Spring Game Highlights
4/12
- FB Lettermen Halftime Recognition
4/12
- Sooner Fans Enjoy Spring Game
4/12
- Spring Game Photo Gallery
 4/12
- Spring Game Recap & Statistics
4/08 - Live Action Highlights from Everest
4/08 - Defensive Line Explodes Off the Ball
4/08 - Coach Shipp Works the D-Tackles
4/08 - D-Linemen React to the Snap
4/08 - DEs Drill with Coach Wilson
4/08 - Wide Receivers Coming at You
4/08 - Spring Game Scoring System Set
4/08 - Special Poster Available Saturday
4/08 - Last Chance for Half-Price Tickets
4/05
- Spring Scrimmage No. 2 Highlights
4/05
- Defensive Scrimmage Highlights
4/05
- Passing Drill Prior to Scrimmage
4/05
- Knall Booms Punts at Scrimmage
4/05
- Interview with Senior Mike Knall
4/05
- Senior OL Branndon Braxton
4/05
- Sophomore QB Sam Bradford
4/05
- Kickers Get Work on Saturday
4/05
- Stoops Reviews Second Scrimmage
4/05
- Scrimmage No. 2 Photo Gallery
4/05
- Scrimmage Recap & Statistics
4/03
- Heupel, Quarterbacks Work Routes
4/03
- Coach Wright with the Secondary
4/03
- Coach Norvell Drills the Wideouts
4/03
- Receivers Work on Leverage
4/03
- Wide Receivers Catching Balls
4/03
- Team Action in Thursday Practice
4/03
- Stevens, Moreland Go Toe to Toe
4/03
- Punter Mike Knall Booming Kicks
4/03 - Practice No. 8 Photo Gallery
3/29
- Sophomore CB Dominique Franks
3/29
- Sophomore RB Mossis Madu
3/29
- Coach Gundy on the Running Backs
3/29
- Bradford, Halzle QB Highlights
3/29
- Running Back Scrimmage Highlights
3/29
- Spring Scrimmage No. 1 Highlights
3/29
- Defensive Scrimmage Highlights
3/29
- QBs Warm Up for Scrimmage
3/29
- Defense Gets It's Share of Plays
3/29
- Quarterbacks Work Passing Routes
3/29
- Patton Drills the Offensive Line
3/29
- SoonerVision Scrimmage Highlights
3/29
- Coach Stoops Reviews Scrimmage
3/29
- Scrimmage No. 1 Photo Gallery
3/29
- Scrimmage Recap & Statistics
3/28
- Trent Williams with Dance Moves?
3/28
- Lamont Robinson on His Nickname
3/28
- Friday Action from Everest Indoor
3/28
- Receivers Challenge Secondary
3/28
- Coach Patton with the Offensive Line
3/28
- Coach Schmidt Demonstrations
3/28
- Stoops, Sooners Go Inside Friday
3/28 - Basics of Special Teams Blocking
3/28
- Bobby Jack Wright Drills the DBs
3/28
- HS Coaches Watch Coach Wright
3/28
- Defensive Backs Break on the Ball
3/28
- Sooners Work Inside on Friday
3/26
- Coach Wilson on Offense, TEs, FBs
3/26
- Brandon Crow in Middle of Action
3/26
- Lendy Holmes on Younger DBs
3/26
- Keeping Score During Live Action
3/26
- Coach Kevin Wilson with TEs & FBs
3/26
- Venables Coaches Up Linebackers
3/26
- Tight End Live Action Highlights
3/26
- Live Action from Owen Field
3/26
- Coach Kevin Wilson Soundbites
3/26
- Box, Robinson, Clayton & LBs
3/26
- TEs & FBs Work on Receiving
3/26
- Sooners with Full Pads, Full Hitting
3/26
- Practice with the TEs & FBs
3/26
- Practice No. 6 Photo Gallery
3/24
- Cory Bennett on His Final Spring
3/24
- Defensive Line Fundamentals
3/24
- Oklahoma Goes Game Speed
3/24
- Lines Battle One-on-One
3/24
- Coach Patton Works the O-Line
3/24
- Receivers Fine-Tune Their Routes
3/24
- Jeremy Beal on Spring Improvement
3/24
- D-Tackles Drill with Coach Shipp
3/24
- Defensive Line Works on Technique
3/24
- Practice No. 5 Photo Gallery
3/12
- FB Matt Clapp on Spring Reps
3/12
- Matt Clapp Practice Highlights
3/12
- Mossis Madu on RB Opportunities
3/12
- Mossis Madu Practice Highlights
3/12
- Adam Explains Linebacker Drills
3/12
- Defensive End Frank Alexander
3/12
- Follow Defensive Tackles in Drills
3/12
- Sam Bradford on Spring Mentality
3/12
- QBs Work on Patterns, Targets
3/12
- Jeremy Beal in Defensive End Drills
3/12
- Quarterbacks Drill on Footwork
3/12
- QBs Operate Out of the Gun
3/12
- Running Backs & QB Exchanges
3/12
- Practice No. 4 Photo Gallery
3/11 - Long Shuttle: Multiple Players
3/11 - Three-Cone: Multiple Players
3/11
- Short Shuttle: Multiple Players
3/11
- 40-Yard Dash: Multiple Players
3/11
- 40-Yard Dash: Multiple Players
3/11
- Broad Jump: Multiple Players
3/11
- Vertical Jump: Multiple Players
3/11
- Vertical Jump: Baker, Coleman
3/11
- Vertical Jump: Defensive Backs
3/11
- Sooners Measured by Scouts
3/11
- 2008 OU Pro Day Photo Gallery
3/11
- OU Pro Day Complete Results
3/10
- Big Spring for LB Austin Box
3/10
- Austin Box Practice Highlights
3/10
- Coach V on Monday's Practice
3/10
- Matt Clapp Practice Highlights
3/10
- Junior Ryan Reynolds on Spring
3/10
- Special Teams Work Field Goals
3/10
- Shipp, Wilson Drill Defensive Line
3/10
- Senior Receiver Quentin Chaney
3/10
- LBs Work on Shooting the Gap
3/10
- Linebackers Tackle in Full Pads
3/10
- Venables Works the Linebackers
3/10
- Chris Wilson with Defensive Ends
3/10
- Coach Stoops with Cornerbacks
3/10
- Wide Receivers Work on Routes
3/10
- Practice No. 3 Photo Gallery
3/07
- Duke, Phil Interview Part 1
3/07
- Patton Coaches Up the O-Line
3/07
- Dillon Explains O-Line Drills
3/07
- O-Line Works on Technique
3/07
- More from the Offensive Line
3/07
- Duke, Phil Interview Part 2
3/07
- Linemen Go Head-to-Head
3/07
- Chris Wilson on Friday's Intensity
3/07
- Coach Shipp and the D-Tackles 3/07 - Linebackers Drill with Coach V
3/07
- DE Alan Davis on Spring Goals
3/07
- QBs Work on Dropbacks
3/07
- Sooners Warm Up with Schmitty
3/07
- Practice No. 2 Photo Gallery
3/05
- Brian Jackson & Coach Stoops
3/05
- Keenan Clayton on Switch to LB
3/05
- Coach Stoops Drills Cornerbacks
3/05
- Defensive Backs Break on Ball
3/05
- Freddie Explains Receiver Drills
3/05
- Coach Norvell & Ball Security
3/05
- Receivers Work on Leverage
3/05
- Pass Catching Time with WRs
3/05
- Norvell on First Sooner Practice
3/05
- RB Justin Johnson Practice Video
3/05
- Johnson on First Spring Practice
3/05
- OL Britt Mitchell Practice Video
3/05
- Mitchell After First OU Practice
3/05
- Landry Jones & Quarterbacks
3/05
- Jones Reviews First OU Practice
3/05
- Bobby Jack Wright Drills DBs
3/05
- OU Opens 2008 Spring Practice
3/05
- Practice No. 1 Photo Gallery
3/04
- Stoops Press Conference Video
3/04
- Stoops Press Conference Quotes
3/04
- Spring Football Guide Released
3/04
- Printable Spring Roster
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Tuesday,
April 15 |
The Sooners completed spring drills Tuesday inside Everest Indoor Training Center. As it is every year, the focus of the 2008 edition of spring practice was on improvement and building for next season.
After six weeks of workouts that included 11 practices, two scrimmages and the annual Red/White Spring Game, running back Justin Johnson has become well-groomed with the pace of college football. "It's a lot different than high school," he stated after practice. "It was confusing at first, but as the weeks went on I started getting the offense down and started improving."
Johnson said he is looking forward to stepping out onto Owen Field for his first real game next fall, but he also knows there's a lot of work to do between now and then.
Senior Manuel Johnson can attest to that, and he said the team will use the offseason as an opportunity to come together and become stronger. "We'll go through a lot of things that will get us down, but those are the things that will help us during the season."
Along with Juaquin Iglesias and Quentin Chaney, Johnson is one of three senior receivers returning for the Sooners, and he said the group is fully intent on leaving everything they have out on the field next season. "It's our senior year, so you want to attack, go hard every day and just hope for the best."
Oklahoma will kick off the 2008 season against UT-Chattanooga on Saturday, August 30 right here in Norman.
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Saturday,
April 12 |
On a day when the scoring system gave the defense nine
points for a touchdown, the Oklahoma defense took full
advantage during the team's annual Red/White Spring
Game Saturday at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial
Stadium.
A crowd of 23,306 looked on as three OU defenders
intercepted passes and returned them for touchdowns.
In the end, the team comprised of the first team offense
and second team defense won 69-40 under a scoring system
that awarded points for a myriad of accomplishments
ranging from long plays to forced punts.
View 2008 Spring Game Recap & Statistics
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Friday,
April 11 |
The Sooners will hold a light practice today in advance
of the annual Spring Game on Saturday at 1 p.m. The
game will not be televised or webcast so the only way
to watch the game live will be from a seat in the stadium. Fan's
Guide to Spring Game
Shae Farmer hadn't planned on being in Oklahoma this weekend, much less on the Sooner sideline. Then his wife Kimberly bought a couple Sooner t-shirts online and the weekend plans changed...
Fan Wins Opportunity to Call Plays at Spring Game
Storylines for the spring game are many, yet sometimes
hard to find. Here are a few suggestions for things
to watch this Saturday at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma
Memorial Stadium:
A to Z Guide to the Spring Game
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Tuesday,
April 8 |
The Sooners returned to Everest Indoor Training Center
on Tuesday to resume preparations for the annual Red/White
Spring Game.
View video of the defensive linemen, wide receivers
and live action highlights from Tuesday's practice
by clicking the links to the right.
Earlier in the day, OU announced its official scoring system for the Spring Game, devised to allow both the offensive and defensive units the ability to score. Print off the scoring guide to follow along on your own during Saturday's game.
A reminder that Friday is your last chance to purchase Spring Game tickets for half-price. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 the day of the game. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free, as are all OU students with a valid student ID.
Limited edition posters celebrating Oklahoma's championship run in the 2000s will also be distributed at the Spring Game. Rings and trophies accompany six team photos on the poster honoring Oklahoma's five Big 12 Conference titles and the 2000 National Championship. View a sneek peak of these special posters.
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Monday,
April 7 |
Oklahoma added a Friday practice date this week. The
Sooners are slated to work on Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday before hosting fans for the Spring Game on Saturday
at 1 p.m.
Spring Game tickets are $5 in advance or $10 the
day of the game. Purchase
online, in person at the OU Athletics Ticket Office
or by phone at (405) 325-2424 or toll-free at (800)
456-GoOU. Children 5 and under are admitted free of
charge, as are all OU students with a valid student
ID.
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Saturday,
April 5 |
An Oklahoma team that worked out just once during the
week was rusty Saturday in a scrimmage at Gaylord Family
- Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. OU completed a 92-play
scrimmage, the last major tune-up before next Saturday's
Red/White Game.
"It was just OK," said Stoops, who postponed
two practice during the week to allow a few injured
players time to heal and return to playing form. "We
practiced only once all week and it showed. We weren't
too sharp and there were way too many penalties.
Read the scrimmage recap with statistics here.
View video highlights and interviews with senior offensive
lineman Branndon Braxton, senior punter Mike Knall
and sophomore quarterback Sam Bradford plus photos
from the scrimmage by clicking the links to the right.
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Thursday,
April 3 |
The Sooners resumed spring football with an afternoon
practice on Thursday inside the stadium. View video
of the quarterbacks, receivers, secondary and special
teams using the links to the right.
OU's second open scrimmage is slated for 1 p.m. on
Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Please monitor this site
for official information from the OU Athletics Department.
Tickets for the 2008 Spring Game are now on sale. The
game is set for April 12 with a tentative kickoff time
of 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 the day
of the game. Purchase
online, in person at the Athletics Ticket Office
or by phone at (405) 325-2424 or (800) 456-GoOU. Children
5 and under are admitted free of charge, as are all
OU students with a valid student ID.
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Tuesday,
April 1
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This is your chance to bid on the ultimate Sooner football
experience for the 2008 Spring Game on Saturday, April
12. One lucky OU fan and a guest will win the opportunity
to put on the headsets with the Oklahoma coaching staff
and call a series of plays from the sidelines.
In addition, your experience will include meeting Coach
Stoops, the football staff and members of the team,
as well as watching the entire Spring Game from the
Sooner bench. Learn more...
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Saturday,
March 29 |
Oklahoma completed its first major scrimmage of the
spring with an 81-play workout Saturday at Gaylord
Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Sooner head coach
Bob Stoops noted that several standouts did not participate,
but still liked the overall effort.
It was tough-sledding for the offense for much of
the day with 294 total yards and no touchdowns, but
Stoops laid most of that on practice repetition.
"We go so much against each other. Our defense
sees them everyday. They should stop them. If we're
going to be any good at all, (the offense) should have
a hard time moving it."
Keenan Clayton's move to linebacker seemed to be
going well as he had six tackles. "Keenan's doing
a nice job," said Stoops. "He still has a
ways to go, but he's shown some great signs. He's an
athletic, solid player and he's starting to show that." View
a complete scrimmage recap and statistics here.
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Friday,
March 28 |
Oklahoma's volatile March weather took a turn
back to winter on Friday and sent the Sooners inside
the Everest Training Facility for the
seventh practice of spring ball. Several hundred high
school coaches from across the country were in Norman
for OU's annual coaches' clinic.
The Sooners will hold their first scrimmage of the
spring on Saturday at Owen Field.
Offensive tackle Trent
Williams expects a good show. "Personally,
from seeing all the competition at practice -- up front,
at wide receiver and DB -- I think it's going to be
a good scrimmage," Williams said.
A good show would have been the 309-pound junior from
Longview displaying
some moves from his African Dance
class this spring but Williams demurred. Of course,
smooth footwork should be a natural for the o-lineman.
On the defensive side of the ball, junior linebacker
Lamont Robinson discussed the ever-important inch in
the game of football. "There
are so many games that come down to inches in a play
here or there. It's those little things that make the
difference in a season," Robinson said. "Every
inch matters."
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Wednesday,
March 26 |
Oklahoma notched its sixth spring practice on Wednesday
afternoon at Owen Field. Once again decked in full
pads, the Sooners went right to work with offense battling
defense in various yardage situations including third-and-short
and goal-line.
Players and coaches kept an
eye on the white
board positioned behind the huddle
as equipment director Brad Camp marked "wins" for each
side in the series.
After practice, offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson
compared Wednesday's session with the first day back
from spring break on Monday: "They had a more competitive
spirit, a lot of toughness out there -- guys were
flying around," said Wilson. "Our tempo was better
so we made a nice step today."
Spring ball provides ample opportunities for younger
players looking to take that next step. Sophomore Brandon
Crow, working at middle linebacker, shared his view
of what Coach Venables is looking for in the box: "You've
got to be a take-charge guy,"
offered Crow. "You've got to make the calls up front
and be physical to take on the tackles
and guards."
Senior corner Lendy Holmes underlined the importance
of live action during spring ball for the younger players.
"That's why we're out here, so they can see how
Saturdays go." Asked which of the younger guys
were making an impression, Holmes didn't hesitate:
"From the freshmen, Sam Proctor and Desmond Jackson.
Once they learn and start processing everything, they'll be
good players."
The OU Athletics Department today released information
that will help those fans planning on being in Gaylord
Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for the two open
scrimmages. The March 29 scrimmage will begin at 11
a.m., with the April 5 event set for 1 p.m. View complete
information here.
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Monday,
March 24 |
After 12 days off and with spring break behind them, the Sooners resumed spring practice in full pads Monday on Owen Field and wasted no time getting right back to full speed.
With a wealth of experience returning for the 2008 season, OU's defensive line is expected to be one of its biggest strengths. Six of the eight players on the two-deep are back in the mix.
Senior Cory Bennett is one of the leaders of the group. Battle tested with three years under his belt, Bennett is determined to leave his stamp on the program by setting a positive example for the younger guys. "You want to leave that legacy where the guys behind you look and say, 'I have to play at his level or better,'" he said.
Improvement is the main area of emphasis during spring drills, especially for those who haven't gotten a lot of reps. Jeremy Beal, one of Oklahoma's regulars at the defensive end position, has seen significant progress across the board. "All of the younger guys are making strides to get better," he stated.
Already loaded with depth and experience, the defensive line will use the next three weeks to continue to fine-tune their technique to become even more of a force next fall.
OU will hit the practice field again on Wednesday and Friday before its first scrimmage of the spring on Saturday, March 29. Coach Stoops announced that the public scrimmage will begin at 11 a.m. at Memorial Stadium.
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Wednesday,
March 12 |
The Sooners broke out full pads again for Wednesday's
practice and worked inside the stadium on the warmest
day since the start of spring ball.
With DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown out of spring drills,
Matt Clapp is garnering plenty of reps
in the backfield. To any observer of practice, it's
obvious the junior fullback from Phoenix relishes
contact and defenders better bring
their lunchbox if they intend to stop the 231-pound
bruiser.
"At fullback, you've got to be a physical guy,"
Clapp said. "You've got to be the type of guy
who loves to deliver
the hit."
Sophomore running back Mossis Madu
is sharing carries with Clapp this spring and aims
to establish himself as a valuable addition to the
Sooner ground attack. A star for Norman High,
Madu is eager to showcase his skills on Owen Field.
"I want to go out there and prove that I'm
here for a reason," Madu said. "That's what
I'm trying to do right now. I feel like I'm as good
as everyone else and they can depend on me to run the
ball."
Wednesday's practice was Oklahoma's final workout
until March 24 as OU observes spring break.
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Tuesday,
March 11 |
Fourteen former Sooners were on display for scouts
from more than 20 National Football League franchises
during OU's annual Pro Day held Tuesday morning at
the Everest Training Facility.
View photos as
the players are measured, weighed and drilled in the
vertical jump, short and long shuttle, broad jump,
three-cone and 40-yard dash. Complete results are available
here with
extensive video coverage by clicking the links to the
right.
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Monday,
March 10 |
Oklahoma moved outside for the first time during spring
practice on Monday afternoon. The Sooners worked on
Owen Field in full pads under cool but sunny conditions
in Norman.
It's a big spring for several players battling for
a starting role come September. All eyes are on the
linebackers where redshirt freshman Austin Box is working
to nail down the outside "will" position.
The Enid, Okla., product is athletically suited for
the role.
"You
have to fly around and utilize
your speed," Box said. "That's
something I'm used to and that's where I'm at my best."
Defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Brent Venables
will again work his magic this spring
with the goal of solidifying an area that lost senior
starter Lewis Baker to graduation and junior Curtis
Lofton to the NFL.
"(The linebackers) have a terrific attitude,"
Venables offered. "They have a great approach
and are a selfless
group of guys."
The Sooners will look to Ryan Reynolds
to bring some much-needed experience to the heart of
the defense in 2008. The
junior from Las Vegas has shifted to the middle linebacker
position during spring ball.
"We realize we lost a lot of guys," admitted
Reynolds. "Not many of us played or started last year
but we're taking that as a challenge. We're
all looking to step up."
The Sooners return to practice on Wednesday afternoon.
It will mark the final session until March 24 as OU
observes spring break.
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Friday,
March 7 |
The Sooners went back to work Friday afternoon inside Everest Indoor Facility. While the conditions were cold and blustery outside, OU turned up the heat for their second workout of the spring.
Oklahoma's offensive and defensive lines went head-to-head
during the middle of practice. Watch the Sooners battle
in the trenches, along with other highlights from
Friday.
Defensive ends coach Chris Wilson was excited with the competitiveness of the day's drills. "The tempo was there, the excitement was there and we had a lot of energy," he said.
Follow Coach Patton as he puts the offensive linemen through a series of drills emphasizing technique. Prior to practice, Oklahoma equipment manager Dillon Pratt offered an inside look.
Finally, we caught up with seniors Duke Robinson and Phil Loadholt after practice to discuss OU's depth and experience up front. The anchors of the left side, who also are roommates, shared some laughs about their lives away from football as well.
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Thursday,
March 6 |
View
football winter conditioning results listing
leaders at each position in each category. The Sooners
return to practice on Friday.
Do you have a question for an OU coach or player? Email
us your question and we'll get a response to post
during spring practice. Be sure to include your first
name and hometown.
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Wednesday,
March 5 |
Oklahoma held its first practice of spring football
on Wednesday afternoon at the Everest Indoor Facility.
Three true freshmen -- QB Landry Jones, OL Britt Mitchell
and RB Justin Johnson -- joined wide receivers coach
Jay Norvell in their first practice as Sooners. View
video highlights and reaction
from the newcomers by clicking the video links
to the right.
Junior corner Brian Jackson took time after practice
to discuss his first session and garner
accolades from
the head coach. "He got his hands on more balls
today than maybe any corner we've had in the past six
or seven years," said Stoops.
Another junior, Keenan
Clayton, discussed
his transition from the secondary to linebacker: "The
hardest part is going to be playing over a tight end
and using hands and face on the linemen. You know,
at DB, you hardly ever have to do that."
Finally, go in-depth with the wide receivers on Wednesday
and learn more about the drills Coach Norvell runs
in practice to improve ball security and leverage. Oklahoma
equipment manager Freddie Lovett breaks
it all down for Sooner fans.
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Tuesday,
March 4 |
Head coach Bob Stoops led off the 2008 spring season
with a noon press conference Tuesday in the Kerr-McGee
Stadium Club. Stoops addressed a variety of topics
and answered questions from the media relating to OU's
goals for spring practice. Read
Quotes |
View
Video |
