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Vehicle among items stolen from home of Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops...
Jake TrotterThe home of Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops was robbed early Wednesday morning, police confirmed to ESPN.com. The burglary occurred around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday while the Stoops family slept.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2013 -
Signee Q&A: Three-star WR Austin Bennett
Jake TrotterSince position coach Jay Norvell arrived in Norman, the Sooners have been stockpiling talent at receiver. To complement bigger receivers like Trey Metoyer, Norvell signed inside playmaker Austin Bennett to OU's 2013 class. As he prepared to arrive...
Blog | June 18, 2013 -
OU's Norvell hosting youth football camp
Jake TrotterOklahoma co-offensive coordinator Jay Norvell's third annual youth football camp is coming back to Norman next week. The camp, located at the Whittier Recreation Center, is for kids ages 8-14, runs from 9-12 p.m. June 10-13 and costs $79. "I ha...
Blog | June 07, 2013 -
Ranking the top linebackers in OU history
Jake TrotterOn Tuesday, Oklahoma's Rod Shoate was selected to the College Football Hall of Fame and will be inducted in December. One of the players Shoate edged out was fellow former OU linebacker Brian Bosworth, who was also nominated. In honor of Shoate's ...
Blog | May 09, 2013 -
What Heupel looks for in OU quarterbacks
Jake TrotterNORMAN, Okla. -- When recruiting quarterbacks, Oklahoma offensive coordinator Josh Heupel searches for the same attributes every other college coach probably does. The strong arm. Quick release. Prototypical size. Steadfast leadership. Heupel, ...
Blog | April 17, 2013 -
Oklahoma Sooners have lost their star power from 2012 but have th...
Jake TrotterThe Sooners lost their top three players from 2012 -- QB Landry Jones, WR Kenny Stills and S Tony Jefferson -- but still have talent to compete for a Big 12 title in 2013.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2013 -
Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Steve Davis killed in plane c...
Jake TrotterAs a kid growing up in the eastern Oklahoma town of Sallisaw, Steve Davis had two dreams. He wanted to be a Baptist minister, and he wanted to quarterback the Sooners. He achieved both of those dreams.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2013 -
Oklahoma Sooners 2013 quarterback competition heats up
Jake TrotterFor the first time since 2007, spring football at Oklahoma features a quarterback competition. Neither Blake Bell nor Kendal Thompson nor Trevor Knight will be conducting interviews this spring. But their teammates shared some first impressions Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2013 -
Big 12: Reviewing 2012's spring stars
Jake TrotterSpring football gives young players and unknowns an opportunity to prove themselves. Many times, success in the spring translates to success into the fall. Other times, however, it does not. Last year's Big 12 spring standouts offered a combination o...
Blog | March 07, 2013 -
Montgomery bringing recruiting rep to OU
Jake TrotterNORMAN, Okla. - Bob Stoops indicated he hired Jerry Montgomery to coach Oklahoma's defensive line, in large part because of Montgomery's reputation as a recruiter. That reputation manifested itself when news broke that Montgomery was leaving Michi...
Blog | March 06, 2013 -
Big 12 alums on Hall of Fame ballot
Jake TrotterThe National Football Foundation has unveiled 77 players and five coaches from the FBS who are on this year's ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame, and the Big 12 schools have several nominations. Here are the candidates who played or coac...
Blog | March 05, 2013 -
OU adds Jay Boulware to coaching staff
Jake TrotterNORMAN, Okla. -- Bob Stoops is making it clear his program needs an upgrade in its recruiting. And he'll do anything to get that done. Including hiring a Longhorn. Friday, Stoops made his third and final assistant coaching hire in Jay Boulware, wh...
Blog | March 01, 2013 -
Blake Bell ready to show Oklahoma Sooners he has an arm
Jake TrotterAs a backup QB in the "Belldozer" package, Blake Bell gained notoriety for his punishing running style and voluminous touchdowns. Now he's ready to step into the spotlight and show of an equally powerful arm.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2013 -
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Trevor Knight a natural leader
Jake TrotterAs Trevor Knight prepares to compete for Oklahoma's starting quarterback job, his former coaches and teammates tell of a bold leader and fierce competitor.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2013 -
OU needs Montgomery to be elite recruiter
Jake TrotterNORMAN, Okla. -- Well before an official announcement welcoming him to the Sooners' coaching staff, Jerry Montgomery was stumping on the recruiting trail, pitching Oklahoma to some of the top defensive line prospects in the Class of 2014. With his...
Blog | February 26, 2013 -
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback battle between Blake Bell, Trevor Kn...
Jake TrotterLandry Jones is gone to the NFL, bringing a new chapter to OU football. And a new quarterback regime. With the new quarterback could come a new energy to the Sooners.
Story | Conversation | February 24, 2013