The Eagles have announced starting right tackle and former Sooner Lane Johnson have agreed on a contract extension, a source familiar with the situation has informed NJ Advance Media.
2016-01-29
2016-01-27
Visitor Sections Being Moved at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 / Sooners /
Oklahoma football season ticket holders seated in some parts of the north, east and northeast sides of Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium will be relocated next season to make room for the new visitor sections.
Several rows in sections 19-22, 226-228 and 233-235 will all be made into visitor sections, OU spokesman Mike Houck confirmed Monday.
Several rows in sections 19-22, 226-228 and 233-235 will all be made into visitor sections, OU spokesman Mike Houck confirmed Monday.
2016-01-23
Philly Coach: Sam Bradford "Perfectly" Fits Offensive System
Saturday, January 23, 2016 / Sooners /
Earlier this week newly introduced Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson addressed the future of former Oklahoma quarterback and pending free agent Sam Bradford.
Four-Star WR Velus Jones Switches From USC to OU
Saturday, January 23, 2016 / Sooners /
Four-star wide receiver prospect Velus Jones Jr., formerly committed to Southern Cal, announced he's now verbally pledged to Oklahoma just weeks ahead of signing day.
2016-01-22
Stadium Renovations On Schedule For 2016 Season Opener
Friday, January 22, 2016 / Sooners /
University of Oklahoma associate athletic director Larry Naifeh met with media members on Thursday to provide an update on the progress of the ongoing stadium renovation.
Four-Star Defensive End Prospect Verbally Commits to Oklahoma
Friday, January 22, 2016 / Sooners /
Amani Bledsoe, a four-star defensive end from Lawrence, Kan., committed to the Sooners on Thursday after OU coaches visited.
2016-01-21
OU to Honor Blake Griffin on Senior Night
Thursday, January 21, 2016 / Sooners /
The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department announced Thursday that it will welcome back Sooner basketball great Blake Griffin during OU’s upcoming men’s home game versus Baylor on March 1. The university will honor Griffin’s No. 23 jersey at halftime of the 7 p.m. CT contest inside Lloyd Noble Center.
Four-Star Prospect Decommits From Sooners
Thursday, January 21, 2016 / Sooners /
Oklahoma lost its only 2016 defensive line commitment Wednesday night, when four-star defensive tackle Chris Daniels announced that he was re-opening his recruitment.
The news isn’t terribly surprising. Within the last week, Daniels had visited Texas, hosted several other schools — Arkansas, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Tennessee — on in-home visits and tweeted enthusiastically about his new scholarship offer from Arkansas.
The news isn’t terribly surprising. Within the last week, Daniels had visited Texas, hosted several other schools — Arkansas, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Tennessee — on in-home visits and tweeted enthusiastically about his new scholarship offer from Arkansas.
2016-01-20
Wrestling: Michael Lightner Promoted to Associate Head Coach
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 / Sooners /
OU wrestling coach Michael Lightner has been promoted from assistant coach to associate head coach, head coach Mark Cody announced Tuesday.
Lightner was named an OU assistant on August 27, 2009, and his duties include recruiting, directing summer camps and training and instructing OU wrestlers. With the promotion, the Marlow, Okla., native will continue recruiting efforts for the program as well as his involvement with student-athlete instruction.
Lightner was named an OU assistant on August 27, 2009, and his duties include recruiting, directing summer camps and training and instructing OU wrestlers. With the promotion, the Marlow, Okla., native will continue recruiting efforts for the program as well as his involvement with student-athlete instruction.
OU Football Spring Game Scheduled for April 9th
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 / Sooners /
Kickoff for the 2016 OU Spring Game presented by U.S. Fleet Tracking is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
OU Football season ticket holders will receive information on how they can reserve their free tickets for the contest with their 2016 ticket renewal packet. The deadline for all Sooner Club donations and season ticket renewals is March 31, 2016.
Season ticket holders are eligible to request the same number of seats for the OU Spring Game as they have for regular season games. University of Oklahoma students will also receive free admission to the game by showing a current OU ID at the gate. OU Kids Club members will also receive complimentary admission.
OU Football season ticket holders will receive information on how they can reserve their free tickets for the contest with their 2016 ticket renewal packet. The deadline for all Sooner Club donations and season ticket renewals is March 31, 2016.
Season ticket holders are eligible to request the same number of seats for the OU Spring Game as they have for regular season games. University of Oklahoma students will also receive free admission to the game by showing a current OU ID at the gate. OU Kids Club members will also receive complimentary admission.
Oklahoma, Nebraska Add Two Dates to Football Series
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 / Sooners /
The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department announced Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with the University of Nebraska to play an additional two games in the schools' upcoming football series.
2016-01-19
W Gymnastics: Sooners Ranked Second Nationally
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 / Sooners /
The Oklahoma women’s gymnastics team rose to No. 2 nationally in this week’s top 25 rankings after posting two 197-plus scores this past weekend. The Sooners hold an average team score of 196.967 through the first three meets of the season.
OU totaled marks of 197.125 in a tri-meet with California and TWU on Friday before closing the weekend with a 197.050 at No. 16 Arkansas on Sunday. OU entered the weekend with the fourth-highest average in the nation.
OU totaled marks of 197.125 in a tri-meet with California and TWU on Friday before closing the weekend with a 197.050 at No. 16 Arkansas on Sunday. OU entered the weekend with the fourth-highest average in the nation.
WBB: OU Signee Nancy Mulkey Named McDonald’s All-American
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 / Sooners /
Oklahoma women’s basketball signee Nancy Mulkey has been selected to participate in the 2016 McDonald’s All-American Game.
2016-01-15
Sooners Land Four-Star OL Prospect
Friday, January 15, 2016 / Sooners /
Oklahoma picked up its 16th commitment for the 2016 recruiting class Thursday with four-star offensive lineman Johncarlo Valentin.
2016-01-14
Buddy Hield Named SportingNews Midseason Player of the Year
Thursday, January 14, 2016 / Sooners /
SportingNews has named Oklahoma senior guard Buddy Hield their Midseason Player of the Year.
2016-01-13
Odds to Win the 2017 CFP National Championship
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Sooners /
The Sooners are a 14-to-1 favorite to win the 2017 CFB Playoff Championship, according to odds released Wednesday by Las Vegas betting website Bovada.
Report: Five Sooners Invited to NFL Combine
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Sooners /
At least five former Oklahoma football players have been invited to 2016 NFL Combine, acccording to The Oklahoman. And others could potential join them.
OU Heisman Winners to Hold Fundraiser For Bethany's Hudson Haws
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Sooners /
Former University of Oklahoma Heisman winners are coming together for an upcoming fundraiser to benefit paralyzed Bethany football player Hudson Haws.
OU's Buddy Hield Named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 / Sooners /
For the second time in three weeks, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Jan. 10. The USBWA's weekly honor is presented by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook.
2016-01-12
MBB: Buddy Hield Named Big 12 Player of the Week, Again
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 / Sooners /
University of Oklahoma senior guard Buddy Hield has been named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week following his performances against Kansas and Kansas State. It marks Hield’s third such conference honor this season and the fifth of his career.
OU's Austin Seibert Named Freshman All-American
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 / Sooners /
The University of Oklahoma's Austin Seibert capped a successful first collegiate season by being named to the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team as a punter on Monday.
Seibert, a Ray Guy Award semifinalist and a second-team All-Big 12 honoree, averaged 42.0 yards on his 57 punts this season. Eleven of his punts went at least 50 yards, 23 were downed inside the 20-yard line and only two went for touchbacks.
Seibert, a Ray Guy Award semifinalist and a second-team All-Big 12 honoree, averaged 42.0 yards on his 57 punts this season. Eleven of his punts went at least 50 yards, 23 were downed inside the 20-yard line and only two went for touchbacks.
RB Samaje Perine Has Surgery on Ankle
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 / Sooners /
Oklahoma running back Samaje Perine had surgery performed on his left ankle on Monday, January 11, and will miss spring practice as he recovers.
Oklahoma 5th in Final AP CFB Top 25 of 2015-16
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 / Sooners /
Alabama was unanimously voted No. 1 in final Associated Press Top 25 of 2015-16 season, garnering 61 first-place votes, after defeating Clemson, 46-40, in College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday.
2016-01-11
Penn State WR Geno Lewis Transferring to Oklahoma
Monday, January 11, 2016 / Sooners /
Penn State wide receiver Geno Lewis — who has recorded 1,181 yards and eight touchdowns over the last three years — tweeted Monday morning that he will play his final season of eligibility at Oklahoma.
MBB: Sooners Remain No. 2 in Both Polls
Monday, January 11, 2016 / Sooners /
Oklahoma men's basketball remained second in the latest Associated Press Top 25 despite losing to top-ranked Kansas in a triple overtime thriller. The Sooners dropped a spot in Coaches poll falling to second.
2016-01-09
MBB: Ex-Ohio State Player Austin Grandstaff Transferring to OU
Saturday, January 09, 2016 / Sooners /
Austin Grandstaff gave No. 2 Oklahoma an off-the-court victory on Saturday before the Sooners took on Kansas State on the court.
The 6-foot-5 guard who is transferring from Ohio State, decided on Oklahoma during a visit to Norman.
The 6-foot-5 guard who is transferring from Ohio State, decided on Oklahoma during a visit to Norman.
2016-01-08
MBB: Buddy Hield Favorite to Win National Player of the Year
Friday, January 08, 2016 / Sooners /
OU guard Buddy Hield is listed as the favorite to win the coveted Naismith Player of the Year award, according to Bovada.
Bovada's latest odds have Hield as the front-runner for college basketball’s highest individual honor at 1/1, leading LSU forward Ben Simmons, who is at 2/1.
Bovada's latest odds have Hield as the front-runner for college basketball’s highest individual honor at 1/1, leading LSU forward Ben Simmons, who is at 2/1.
2016-01-07
Former Sooners QB Justice Hansen Verbally Commits to Arkansas State
Thursday, January 07, 2016 / Sooners /
Former Oklahoma quarterback Justice Hansen announced via Twitter he has verbally committed to Arkansas State.
I've officially committed to Arkansas State! God is good!🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/jZPj47XVyo
— Justice Hansen (@J_Hansen11) January 7, 2016
Hansen, a former four-star prospect from Edmond Santa-Fe, transferred to Butler Community College after spending his freshman year (2014-15) at University of Oklahoma.
Hansen had offers from Iowa State and Akron.
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RB Samaje Perine to Undergo Surgery on Ankle
Thursday, January 07, 2016 / Sooners /
Samaje Perine will have surgery for torn ligaments in his left ankle on Monday, according to a Facebook post by his mother Gloria Perine.
Perine had chronic problems with his ankle during the second half of the 2015 football season. In the Orange Bowl loss against Clemson, he was sidelined twice after injuring the ankle.
Perine had chronic problems with his ankle during the second half of the 2015 football season. In the Orange Bowl loss against Clemson, he was sidelined twice after injuring the ankle.
2016-01-06
MBB: KSU, WVU, KU Games Sold Out
Wednesday, January 06, 2016 / Sooners /
The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department announced Wednesday that OU men’s basketball reserved-seat tickets for the upcoming Kansas State (Jan. 9), West Virginia (Jan. 16) and Kansas (Feb. 13) home games are sold out.
OU Men's Tennis Ranked Second in Preseason Poll
Wednesday, January 06, 2016 / Sooners /
Having finished as the national runner-up in each of the last two seasons, and fresh off its fourth consecutive Big 12 Championship, the Oklahoma men’s tennis team begins its 2016 spring season ranked No. 2 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) preseason poll.
The Sooners also began the season at number two last year, setting a program record for highest preseason ranking, before ascending to the top spot for much of the year.
The Sooners also began the season at number two last year, setting a program record for highest preseason ranking, before ascending to the top spot for much of the year.
2016-01-05
Kansas Fans Give Buddy Hield Standing Ovation After Triple OT Loss
Tuesday, January 05, 2016 / Sooners /
Oklahoma point guard Buddy Hield turned in one of the best college basketball performances in recent memory on Monday night as he led No. 2 Oklahoma against No. 1 Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse.
2016-01-04
Trevor Knight Transferring to Texas A&M
Monday, January 04, 2016 / Sooners /
Oklahoma quarterback Trevor Knight announced on Monday via Twitter he plans to transfer to Texas A&M, he will be immediately eligible to play as a graduate transfer.
Knight is expected to compete for A&M's starting job after quarterbacks Kyle Allen and Kyler Murray — who had both started in 2015 — left the program last month to transfer. Murray transferred to Oklahoma.
VIDEO: Buddy Hield Drills 3-Pointers During Practice In Preparation for Kansas
Monday, January 04, 2016 / Sooners /
Oklahoma point guard Buddy Hield drained 34 straight 3-pointers during Monday's practice at Allen Fieldhouse, according to OU assistant athletic director Mike Houck.
Albeit the short clip below only shows eight 3-pointers in a row.
No. 1 Kansas host No. 2 Oklahoma in a Big Monday showdown tonight at 8 CT on ESPN.
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Albeit the short clip below only shows eight 3-pointers in a row.
Limited to 30 seconds worth of proof, but just watched @buddyhield drain 34 3-pointers in a row. #Sooners pic.twitter.com/cQzEkykZyb
— Mike Houck (@mhouckOU) January 4, 2016
No. 1 Kansas host No. 2 Oklahoma in a Big Monday showdown tonight at 8 CT on ESPN.
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Stoops Thinks Dominique Alexander Could Have Used Another Year
Monday, January 04, 2016 / Sooners /
From The Oklahoman
“Overall, I think he could have improved his position, but everybody’s family and circumstances are always different,” OU coach Bob Stoops said Saturday. “He just felt he needed to go out so that’s OK.”RELATED:
Alexander’s son, Noah, was born last March, and Dominique has spoken before about taking more responsibility as a father.
“Life is a lot more serious now,” Alexander told reporters shortly after his son was born. “It’s not really about me. It’s about me as well, but every decision I make now has meaning.”
Dominique Alexander Declares for NFL Draft
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MBB: Sooners New No. 1 in Coaches Poll
Monday, January 04, 2016 / Sooners /
Oklahoma men's basketball team is new No. 1 ranked team in the nation according to Coaches poll. Fellow Big 12 member Kansas Jayhawks are ranked second with 11 first-place votes.
Adrian Peterson Wins NFL Rushing Title
Monday, January 04, 2016 / Sooners /
Former Oklahoma and current Minnesota Viking running back Adrian Peterson finished the regular season with 1,485 rushing yards, the most in the league. Although he had his third rushing title locked by up kickoff, he added to his total with 67 yards against the Packers.
“I told myself that my main focus was to just do whatever I could to help my team win,” Peterson said. “I was surprised to hear that I already had it before the game started. It’s a great feeling.”
“I told myself that my main focus was to just do whatever I could to help my team win,” Peterson said. “I was surprised to hear that I already had it before the game started. It’s a great feeling.”
2016-01-03
Report: Baker Mayfield Enters Concussion Protocol After Clemson Game
Sunday, January 03, 2016 / Sooners /
OU quarterback Baker Mayfield, who suffered an apparent head injury while making a tackle on Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware, returned to Norman on Friday and went through concussion protocols, according to a source close to the program.
Three SEC Schools Reportedly Interested in Trevor Knight
Sunday, January 03, 2016 / Sooners /
It appears Texas A&M has some SEC-sized competition for Oklahoma graduate transfer quarterback Trevor Knight.
LSU and Auburn have also shown interest in adding Knight, who started at Oklahoma before Baker Mayfield arrived and led the Sooners to the College Football Playoff this season, according to Taylor Hamm of 247sports. Hamm reported Knight is expected to make his decision this weekend, and he is still expected to choose the Aggies.
LSU and Auburn have also shown interest in adding Knight, who started at Oklahoma before Baker Mayfield arrived and led the Sooners to the College Football Playoff this season, according to Taylor Hamm of 247sports. Hamm reported Knight is expected to make his decision this weekend, and he is still expected to choose the Aggies.
Dominique Alexander Declares for NFL Draft
Sunday, January 03, 2016 / Sooners /
Oklahoma junior linebacker Dominique Alexander has declared for the 2016 NFL Draft, he announced on Twitter.
Alexander has led OU in tackles the last two seasons. The Tulsa Washington product entered the starting lineup midway through his true freshman season after senior Corey Nelson suffered a season ending injury.
Alexander has led OU in tackles the last two seasons. The Tulsa Washington product entered the starting lineup midway through his true freshman season after senior Corey Nelson suffered a season ending injury.
2016-01-01
Zack Sanchez to Enter NFL Draft
Friday, January 01, 2016 / Sooners /
Oklahoma cornerback Zack Sanchez has announced he will forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the NFL Draft.
The three-year starter has been an All Big-12 first team selection in his sophomore and junior seasons. He’s led the conference in interceptions during the past two seasons, nabbing six in 2014 and seven more in 2015.
The three-year starter has been an All Big-12 first team selection in his sophomore and junior seasons. He’s led the conference in interceptions during the past two seasons, nabbing six in 2014 and seven more in 2015.