Oklahoma Football
Oklahoma looks for defense improvement in spring practice
By Michael Kinney Contributing Writer NORMAN – No coach on the Oklahoma coaching staff has taken more heat the last few seasons than defensive coordinator Mike Stoops. Whether it was watching his defense give up 700 yards in a game or seemingly fall apart in big games, he has had to take the brunt of…
Read MoreChampionship-caliber offense wasted by subpar Sooner defense
The Mike Stoops era at Oklahoma needs to come to an end. Through all the murkiness going into the Oklahoma-Georgia College Football Playoff semifinal game, one thing was clear. The Sooners offense needed to outshine the Bulldog offense in a big way for Oklahoma to have a chance to win the game. That did not…
Read MoreRiley goes conservative, costs Oklahoma in CFB semifinal
By Michael Kinney PASADENA – Fortune favors the bold. It’s an old saying but one that will often pop up in the sports world when people try to put into words why teams win. When all reasoning says to be conservative, it’s the athletes and coaches who take chances that often come out on top.…
Read MoreOffenses explode in Rose Bowl classic
By Michael Kinney PASADENA – Coming into the Rose Bowl, the matchup everyone wanted to talk about was Georgia’s defense against Oklahoma’s offense. That was going to settle who would win the game in most experts’ eyes. But what no one counted on was an offensive explosion for both teams. The Sooners and Bulldogs combined…
Read MoreOklahoma’s 48 points not enough in semifinal loss to Georgia
By Michael Kinney PASADENA – It was within their grasp. Everything Oklahoma had fought and battled for throughout its record breaking season was there for the taking. However, just when it looked like the Sooners got close enough to take it, it was Georgia reached in and snatched it from them. No. 2 Oklahoma fell…
Read MoreStoops’ sacrifice secures future of Oklahoma football
Bob Stoops shocked the college football world on June 7 when he announced his retirement as the head football coach at Oklahoma. When Stoops made his abrupt retirement announcement, there were all kinds of speculation as the “real” reason for his sudden departure from the Sooners. The Oklahoma football program was in great shape with…
Read MoreStoops’ sacrifice secures future of Oklahoma football
Bob Stoops shocked the college football world on June 7 when he announced his retirement as the head football coach at Oklahoma. When Stoops made his abrupt retirement announcement, there were all kinds of speculation as the “real” reason for his sudden departure from the Sooners. The Oklahoma football program was in great shape with…
Read MoreGood decision for Riley on Mayfield punishment
Okay Baker, I loved the flag stamp at Ohio State, I tolerated the “Daddy’s here” antics at Baylor but you crossed the line on Saturday sir and you should have to pay for it. Grabbing your crotch and screaming unquestioned profanities across the field was entirely uncalled for and unfortunate for yourself, your team and…
Read MoreOU succumbs to ESPN pressure with Mayfield punishment
By Michael Kinney On Monday, it seemed like a sonic grenade was lobbed into the middle of the Oklahoma football season. Instead of concentrating on the Sooners’ final regular season game, media and fans were reacting to the news surrounding their Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback. With tears in his eyes, Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley announced…
Read MoreGood decision for Riley on Mayfield punishment
Okay Baker, I loved the flag stamp at Ohio State, I tolerated the “Daddy’s here” antics at Baylor but you crossed the line on Saturday sir and you should have to pay for it. Grabbing your crotch and screaming unquestioned profanities across the field was entirely uncalled for and unfortunate for yourself, your team and…
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