D.J. Wolfe News

Getting into the second week of the 14-day breakdown of the 2008 OU football team, we take a look at the big guys on defense, the tackles.

Brittingham is the all-time leading rusher and scorer for Division II Bloomsburg. via Rome News - Tribune

“But that doesn't make me want not want to go there. I love competition. I just don't want to sit back and watch. That's not me.”

The 2008 NFL draft lasted for two days. Through seven rounds more than 200 college players names were called from the country. via The Norman Transcript

Former Oklahoma defensive end Alonzo Dotson is the latest Sooner to sign an NFL free agent contract. via KFOR-TV Oklahoma City

“I have a lot of respect for Allen Patrick because of the adversity he fought through and a lot of appreciation for what he meant to our program”

Two more Sooners joined Curtis Lofton and Malcolm Kelly in the NFL draft Sunday, while several others will have to take the free-agent route if they hope to be playing professional football next season. via The Norman Transcript

This weekend, Oklahoma could have three players selected in the first round, and as many as 10 players taken overall. via The Oklahoman

“Guys like Sam Proctor had big days that really showed. They were in position all day and that's pleasing to see as a coach.”

The Red/White Game usually serves as the end of Oklahoma's spring practices or drills and everything turns toward the upcoming season. via The Norman Transcript

“That's got to be our motivation.”

With one score after another, Dominique Franks and Oklahoma's defense erased the memories from their Fiesta Bowl meltdown. via SI.com

“There's always pushing for more”

Oklahoma head football coach Bob Stoops met with the press on Tuesday to preview the Sooners' spring practice, which begins Wednesday. via TulsaWorld.com - Sports

Two junior college football players say they'll sign with Oklahoma. Safety David Sims of Butte College in California and linebacker Mike Balogun of Lackawanna College in Pennsylvania say they decided to sign ... via KFOR-TV Oklahoma City

“I guess that leaves only one hat.”

When Muskogee wide receiver Jameel Owens and defensive lineman Stacy McGee gave their verbal commitments to Oklahoma on Tuesday, the event -- orchestrated by Owens, a renowned jokester -- had a theatrical feel. via TulsaWorld.com - OU

Oklahoma strong safety D.J. Wolfe has been selected to play in the Under Armour Senior Bowl. via The Oklahoman

The only question is how many of them will make the jump a year early. OU coach Bob Stoops said all of them would benefit from another year in school, but that may not stop one or two from leaving. via The Norman Transcript

West Virginia field goal How: Pat McAfee 33-yard field goal, 5:40 Drive: 1 yard in 4 plays, 1:19 The key: The Vaughn Rivers' 51-yard punt return sets up West Virginia at the OU 22. via TulsaWorld.com - OU

“Playing with those three starters, playing without those three starters, we got beat”

' All week, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops downplayed the loss of defensive starters DeMarcus Granger, Lendy Holmes and Reggie Smith. via The Oklahoman

“We had a life-altering situation for some youngsters because our head coach, who has done such a tremendous job, took another job. That was really a good life-altering lesson for our players.”

Third-ranked Oklahoma thought it deserved a shot at the Bowl Championship Series title after a series of late-season upsets shook up the BCS standings. via Austin American-Statesman

“It was like a bad dream. "But it's good to be back. It's exciting.”

' In a flash, cornerback Marcus Walker went from making one of the greatest defensive plays in Oklahoma history to barely making the game's highlights. via The Oklahoman

“We'll just have to go along as scheduled.”

' Oklahoma sophomore defensive tackle DeMarcus Granger will not play in the Fiesta Bowl after being arrested Saturday night for shoplifting. via The Oklahoman

It's tough to find a dent in Oklahoma's defense. The Sooners are No. 8 against the rush and No. via Charleston Gazette

“I've loved their offense. When I saw them run it the first time, I loved it. I said this is similar to something I would do if I was college coaching again.”

Senior strong safety D.J. Wolfe recalls his favorite bowl memory: "As of now, it'd be the Holiday Bowl. via TulsaWorld.com - College Football