What to watch this weekend (Oct 3-5)

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, October 2nd 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: ABC, ACC, AFC, Baltimore, Baltimore Ravens, Big Ten, Bob Stoops, Brett Favre, Cal, California, CBS, Drew Brees, ESPN, Florida, football, Georgia, Green Bay, Greg Lewis, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Jacory Harris, Jahvid Best, Joe Flacco, Knowshon Moreno, Landry Jones, Les Miles, LSU, mark sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, packers, Patriots, Penn State, Rex Ryan, Rich Rodriguez, Sam Bradford, Sean Payton, SEC, Stafon Johnson, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Virginia, Virginia Tech

Last week, college football fans saw four top ten teams (Ole Miss, Penn State, Cal and Miami) lose in disheartening fashion. While the upsets this weekend will likely not be as poll-shattering, Saturday’s slate features three crucial contests between ranked teams that will continue to add pieces to the puzzle ... Continue Reading

Can Oklahoma overcome Bradford loss and rebound from BYU upset?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, September 6th 2009. Under NCAA Football Tags: Big 12, Bob Stoops, BYU, Landry Jones, Mountain West, Oklahoma, Sam Bradford

To say the least, the script flew out the window when Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford didn’t pop up quickly after being driven into the Cowboys Stadium turf late in the second quarter tonight against BYU. Even had the Sooners held on to beat the Cougars, the win would’ve been bittersweet ... Continue Reading

Florida 24, Oklahoma 14: Th-th-that’s all, folks!

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, January 8th 2009. Under NCAA Football Tags: BCS, Bob Stoops, Florida, Oklahoma, Percy Harvin, Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow

The Florida Gators are the national champions for the second time in three seasons, and in a game that was supposed to be all about the offenses, defense stole the show. Though the final numbers on the scoreboard don't reflect it, both teams put up a ... Continue Reading

Florida-Oklahoma championship showdown headlines BCS matchups

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, December 7th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Alabama, BCS, Big East, Big Ten, Bob Stoops, Boise State, Brian Kelly, BYU, Cincinnati, Fiesta Bowl, Florida, Heisman, Illinois, Kansas, Kansas State, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Orange Bowl, Oregon, Oregon State, Pac-10, Penn State, Rose Bowl, Sam Bradford, SEC, Steve Spurrier, Sugar Bowl, TCU, Texas, Tim Tebow, Urban Meyer, USC, Utah, Virginia Tech

There was a small chance that the BCS could’ve went a little nutty and spit out an Oklahoma-Texas rematch for the national championship, but after the coaches’ poll revealed Oklahoma and Florida to be 1-2, there was little surprise as to who would be playing for the national title. ... Continue Reading

Texas tabs D-coordinator Muschamp as Brown’s successor

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, November 18th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: auburn, Bob Stoops, Clemson, Gene Chizik, Iowa State, LSU, Mack Brown, Miami, Oklahoma, Texas, Washington, Will Muschamp

With defensive coordinator Will Muschamp set to be a target for some of the nation‘s top programs, Texas has made quite the pre-emptive strike by giving Muschamp a raise and naming him as the head coach-in-waiting. Muschamp has been mentioned as a candidate for the head coaching vacancies at ... Continue Reading

Bowl or bust for Arizona’s Mike Stoops

Posted By Matt Severance On Thursday, July 3rd 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: Arizona football, Arizona Wildcats, Bob Stoops, Mike Stoops, Pac-10, Willie Tuitama

Four years, 17-29 record, no bowl games: Yeah, you could say this year is the last chance for Arizona coach Mike Stoops. Last year, the Wildcats were 5-7 and 4-5 in the Pac-10. Stoops came to Tucson with a rep as a defensive guru much like his brother Bob. But yet ... Continue Reading

Sooners looking to break BCS blues in ’08

Posted By Jake Keyes On Wednesday, June 18th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 Oklahoma football, Austin Box, Auston English, BCS, Big 12, Big 12 South, Bob Stoops, Bowl Championship Series, Brent Venables, Chris Brown, Curtis Lofton, David Sims, DeMarco Murray, DeMarcus Granger, Duke Robinson, Fiesta Bowl, Gerald McCoy, Gundy, Heisman Trophy, Jermaine Gresham, Jermie Calhoun, Juaquin Iglesias, Kansas, Keenan Clayton, Lendy Holmes, Mike Balgoun, Missouri, Nic Harris, Oklahoma football, Oklahoma State, Phil Loadholt, Quentin Chaney, Reggie Smith, Ryan Broyles, Ryan Reynolds, Sam Bradford, Texas, Texas Tech, West Virginia

Oklahoma hasn't had much success in BCS games over the last few seasons, but with the talent they have on both sides of the ball, 2008 could be the year they break the streak, according to Jake Keyes.

2008 NFL Draft Analysis: LBs – Rivers and Connor lead the way.

Posted By Brian Walzel On Wednesday, February 20th 2008. Under NCAA Football, NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Ali Highsmith, Beau Bell, Ben Moffitt, Big 10, Big Ten, Bob Stoops, Butkus Award, Curtis Lofton, Dan Connor, Erin Henderson, Florida State, Geno Hayes, Georgia Tech, Illinois, J Leman, Jerod Mayo, Jonathan Goff, Keith Rivers, LSU, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota Vikings, Mountain West, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Senior Bowl, Shawn Crable, south florida, Tennessee, UNLV, USC, Vanderbilt, Vince Hall, Virginia Tech, Xavier Adibi

In this year's class of linebackers, top prospects Keith Rivers and Dan Connor are sure-fire first round draft picks. But after those two, things drop off significantly. For example, those at the bottom of this top 10 list may not be drafted until the mid to late third round. ... Continue Reading

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