Mossis Madu News

Oklahoma defensive coordinator Brent Venables can see junior-college defensive back David Sims contributing to the team this fall.

Sophomore DeMarco Murray was on the field for the Red-White spring game after all.

On day two of my 14 day football preview, I take a look at perhaps OU's strongest position, : running back.

“He just asked me what I wanted to do”

It might become the best $2,900 an Oklahoma football fan ever spent. That's what Shae Farmer, co-owner of an electrical company in Carrollton, Ga., bid online to make his first trip to Owen Field. via TulsaWorld.com - Sports

“I think as a staff collectively, him [Proctor] and Frank Alexander, I think those two guys who really rose up the occasion and shown they can really help us this year without us knowing what they were going to be”

The Red/White spring football game was an opportunity for OU's backups to show what they could do before the start of summer practices and the eventual start of the 2008 regular season. via The HUB - Norman Campus Articles

“I thought I was going to be in there dying”

' As the only healthy running back on roster back in January, sophomore Mossis Madu was somewhat apprehensive about spring drills. via The Oklahoman

“I felt pretty good this morning because I knew I was going to get to do what I can do. I wasn't as productive as I'd like to have been, but I think I had a pretty good day overall”

The sun wasn't out Saturday and neither were a lot of Oklahoma's established players. via The Norman Transcript

“Running the ball's a fun, great deal, but fullback's fun, too.”

Mossis Madu has two primary goals this spring. Stay healthy. Do something great. via TulsaWorld.com - College Football

“He's ran hard and well and instinctively looks kind of nice”

' During team drills Wednesday, fullback Matt Clapp received a carry out of the backfield and raced right. via The Oklahoman

“So it's just going out there and making the plays and doing the things you've already done.”

Sam Bradford, sophmore quarterback, takes practice snaps Wednesday afternoon at Everest Training Center. via The HUB - Norman Campus Articles

“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

Will this be the first spring Reynolds finishes without a knee injury? A week after 2006 spring training began, he blew out one knee. via TulsaWorld.com - OU

“Jermie's got a chance to be a really special player”

To say "East Texas running back" is to invoke such legends as Earl Campbell, Eric Dickerson, Billy Sims and Adrian Peterson. via TulsaWorld.com - College Football

' Oklahoma announced that spring practices will begin March 5. But OU will be without several key contributors during the spring. via The Oklahoman

Now that the New York Giants have been crowned Super Bowl XLII Champions, football season on both the collegiate and professional level is officially complete. via The HUB - Norman Campus Articles

“We're going to have to go back and talk about it.”

' Call Julio Jones the anti-wide receiver. It's not that he plays unlike any other wideout in America. via The Oklahoman

The same is true for the Oklahoma Sooners, who look to replace key losses at wide receiver, running back, defensive end, linebacker, and safety. via BleacherReport

“I still had to share the backfield with two other running backs, but it was a wonderful experience to be a leader on the team and have everybody look up to you”

Forget about the Fiesta Bowl.

Former Conway High star and Oklahoma running back Allen Patrick will get one more chance to close out his collegiate career on a positive note and prove he can play in the NFL.

After a disappointing finale in last week's Fiesta Bowl, a 48-28 loss to West Virginia, the Sooners senior has been selected to play in the Jan. 19 East-West Shrine Game in Houston.

'I just want the opportunity to show that I can play at the next level,' Patrick said after the Fiesta Bowl defeat, in which he rushed for a team-high 82 yards on 14 carries. 'I didn't want to go out like this, but maybe I'll still get a chance.' Read more

While Owens has been presumed to be destined for the top spot since emerging on the national consciousness as a freshman, McGee's ascent has been a bit more gradual but it seems that he is starting to put his ... via Rivals.com

“I think it was the perfect example of playing together as a team”

I blame Sam Bradford. It's his fault. First game of the season and everybody knew Oklahoma could run the ball. via The Norman Transcript