December 2009 News

El Paso may not provide road remedy for OU

Published: December 31, 2009

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Ever since Oklahoma arrived here last Saturday, coach Bob Stoops has repeatedly praised Sun Bowl officials for making the Sooners feel right at home.
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Gonzaga is a good test for Warren, OU

Published: December 31, 2009

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It’s hard to say if things have changed with Oklahoma since its 89-74 loss to UTEP. The only thing the disappointing 8-4 team has done since that Dec. 21 defeat is head home for Christmas, come back and …
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Sooners head into big game with win

Published: December 31, 2009

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If Wednesday’s game against Cal State Fullerton was a tuneup for No. 4 Tennessee, consider Oklahoma tuned.
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‘Dr. Death’ Steve Williams dies at 49

Published: December 31, 2009

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Steve Williams, better known as ‘Dr. Death’ during his time as a two-sport University of Oklahoma star and later as a professional wrestler, died early Wednesday after a long bout with throat cancer. He …
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Future football coaches need to follow this set of guidelines

Published: December 31, 2009

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ALL RIGHT people, listen up.
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Running battle: OU D vs. Gerhart

Published: December 31, 2009

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Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh says ‘all the things that decide a game’ will decide Thursday’s postseason contest between his team and Oklahoma.
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Missouri braces for Navy’s triple option

Published: December 31, 2009

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The Missouri Tigers prepared for Navy’s triple-option by tripling the number of tackles in practice.

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Stewart Mandel: Bowl Breakdown: Alamo

Published: December 31, 2009

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Texas Tech (8-4) vs. Michigan State (6-6) Jan. 2, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN

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Former OU football player Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams dies

Published: December 31, 2009

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Steve Williams, better known as “Dr. Death” during his time as a two-sport University of Oklahoma star and later as a professional wrestler, died early Wednesday after a long bout with throat cancer.
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Texas-Alabama series stories: 1973 Cotton Bowl

Published: December 30, 2009

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This is part four as this week, MB-TF.com will focus on highlights of the series between two of the most storied programs in college football.
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Stoops, Harbaugh eager to kick off Sun Bowl

Published: December 30, 2009

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Watching bowl games on television, three weeks of practice and a month without a game has made both Oklahoma and Stanford eager to get to Sun Bowl Stadium.
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Stoops disappointed about Leach firing

Published: December 30, 2009

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OU coach says he doesn’t know details about situation at Texas Tech, but says ‘it’s unfortunate that it has to be this way.’
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Stewart Mandel: Firing Leach saved Tech buyout money, but will cost it much more

Published: December 30, 2009

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It’s hard to imagine Mike Leach’s 10-year tenure at Texas Tech ending in a more fittingly bizarre fashion. The law school grad sent his lawyer to a courthouse in hopes of getting his suspension lifted, only to come back with a termination letter.

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Frank Deford: Long-term risks may mean less kids playing football

Published: December 30, 2009

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As I sat chatting in the living room last year with a former defensive lineman who played in a Pro Bowl and on a Super Bowl-winning team, he suddenly thrust out one of his huge hands, grasping the back of my neck, squeezing hard. The pain I felt was excrutiating. My hands shot up in [...]


Britt Robson: Wolves big man Jefferson learns whole new ball game

Published: December 30, 2009

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Is this what the career of Al Jefferson, who was once regarded as the league’s brightest low-post talents, had come to? Al Jefferson needs a private lesson on low-post moves and footwork from Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis?

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