Sooners stifle Hurricanes, 51-13, in front of record crowd at Owen Field.
Miami Beat
The Miami Hurricanes said they came here looking for
a measuring stick. So the Oklahoma Sooners showed it
to them, and then used it to go upside their heads.
Now use that same stick to knock some sense into... Orlando Sentinel
And here's another: What happened to the Miami secondary
that was No. 1 in the nation two years ago? The Hurricanes
(1-1) wanted to show the world they were back. But
in front of a national television... Miami Herald
Phillips, the Hurricanes' junior cornerback by way
of Glades Central High School, was beaten for four
touchdowns as UM suffered its worst loss since 1998. "I
grade myself an F-minus," Phillips said. "That
was... Palm Beach Post
It
didn't matter who was under center for the Miami Hurricanes.
Kirby Freeman, Kyle Wright and the entire Miami offense
struggled Saturday, racking up just 139 total yards
in its 51-13 loss to No. 5... Tampa Tribune
UM's pass defense was pretty awful but of course the
big question coming out of the rout is the quarterback
situation, with Kirby Freeman starting, being benched
for Kyle Wright in the second quarter and then... Miami Herald
The Hurricanes employed a no-huddle offense in order
to catch Oklahoma "off guard," according
to Shannon. "But we didn't execute our offense," Shannon
said. Said UM receiver Darnell Jenkins... Palm Beach Post
It was the most points the Hurricanes had allowed since
losing 66-13 at Syracuse in 1998. After Miami attempted
to make a game of it by pulling within 21-13 early
in the third quarter, the Sooners scored 30... Orlando Sentinel
Norman is beaming with excitement. The student section
inside Owen Field is already filled to near capicity
two hours before the game. Field is wet. Been raining
most of the night. But at least it looks the rain... Miami Herald
The Miami Hurricanes caught plenty of breaks against
the No. 5 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday. Two forced
fumbles. Lucky bounces. A snap over the head of Oklahoma's
punter. But Miami couldn't capitalize... Tampa Tribune
This was an uncommonly toxic environment, no doubt,
with an Oklahoma record crowd of 85,357 howling for
revenge against the program that constantly tamped
them down just short of a national ... Palm Beach Post
Just got out of the UM lockerroom after the Canes got
thrashed by fifth-ranked Oklahoma 51-13 on national
television. Here's a quick rundown of reaction: Quarterback
Kirby Freeman declined comment... Miami Herald
A Glance Ahead: Utah State
For the second straight week Utah State's football
team was unable to hold a fourth quarter lead against
a Mountain West Conference opponent as it lost at Wyoming,
32-18, Saturday afternoon at War... Utah State Athletics
National Reaction
The Sooners never trailed, and if not for the 88 percent
humidity, they never would have sweated. With an offense
of multiple weapons and a defense that limited Miami
to 139 total yards, Oklahoma (2-0) suggested... ESPN
Given what transpired in Norman yesterday, the Trojans
might have company. Fifth-ranked Oklahoma made a statement
yesterday against Miami, demolishing the Hurricanes
51-13 before a record crowd of 85,357... Washington Times
Count me a Sooner believer. Specifically, a Sam Bradford
believer. While I figured Oklahoma would handle Miami,
I assumed it would be a low-scoring affair, and I assumed
the `Canes defense would... Sports
Illustrated
The gray skies opened during Oklahoma's first drive,
and the record crowd here at Owen Field changed colors
quicker than an audible at the line of scrimmage. Suddenly,
a sea of crimson featured little spots of... CBS
SportsLine
Whenever the going got tough for Bob Stoops' ballclub,
quarterback Sam Bradford was able to drop back and
fling the pigskin to an assortment of shifty receivers.
The Sooners' vertical pass plays lowered the boom on... College
Football News
Oklahoma Beat
"They looked good," Wright said. "They
have some great players on defense and great players
on offense. We play against great players every day,
but you've got to give Oklahoma their credit. They
came out and... Tulsa World
O-U didn’t. Yes, the Sooners did. They took one
of the marquee matchups this September and turned it
into a laugher. OK, so the Hurricanes aren’t
great. Maybe not even good. But it’s still Miami,
and it’s still a team... Kansas City Star
The clock was winding down when Oklahoma center Jon
Cooper caught a glimpse of the scoreboard. Even he
was a little stunned when he saw the numbers up there. “Wow,
it’s 51-13.” he said... Norman Transcript
"Here in Oklahoma, it's all about tradition,” said
OU guard Duke Robinson. But "we did it more for
ourselves.” You knew this day would be different
when you saw the Miami fan walking around with a green... The Oklahoman
The Sooners of the present laid past Sooner Nation
demons to rest Saturday and planted their own flag
securely in The Now, leaving Miami a burned orange
with a statement 51-13 victory before a record crowd... Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford played
in front of the largest crowd to ever watch an Oklahoma
sporting event Saturday and on national television.
In only his second college start, the redshirt freshman
faced a.. Dallas Morning News
Bradford made it look easy at times. Enjoying the sort
of protection normally reserved for heads of state
and drunken starlets, he riddled Randy Shannon's secondary
that was hell bent on playing man-to-man defense on... Austin American-Statesman
Wilson and the Sooners coaches have done a masterful
job putting Bradford in positions to succeed. Many
of his throws Saturday were quick hits not requiring
a progression of reads. But the impressive part against.... Kansas City Star
Oklahoma will never feel good about giving up a touchdown.
Saturday, though, was close. Miami took 18 plays to
drive 52 yards and pull within 21-10 at halftime. The
Hurricanes converted a trio of third... Tulsa World
Sam Bradford won’t go down as a one-game wonder.
If there were any questions Bradford’s 21-of-23
passing performance for 363 yards and three touchdowns
against North Texas last Saturday was a fluke, they... Enid News & Eagle
But facts are facts. So far, this is a team with few
weaknesses. And with a relatively soft schedule ahead — there’s
Utah State at home next week — before the October
date in Dallas, the sky may be less than the... McAlester News-Capital
Utah State, Tulsa and Colorado follow before the Sooners
face Texas in Dallas on Oct. 6. It will be a shock
if OU loses before then. With Stoops as the coach,
OU is 5-0 against UT when entering the game... Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
