University of Oklahoma NCAA News

“He worked hard in the weight room and he's someone we're going to have to replace at the linebacker spot and on the offensive line”

' Houston, you have a long snapper. Edison High School senior Cory Johnson has been invited to the University of Houston as a preferred walk-on to eventually be the long snapper for the Cougars. via Weirton Daily Times

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“We had a good conversation with Keith and certainly understand his desire to seek an opportunity in another program”

Third-string quarterback Keith Nichol plans to transfer from Oklahoma after just one season. via SI.com - NCAA Football

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University of Oklahoma regents will consider sponsoring an elementary charter school when they meet Thursday in Norman. via TulsaWorld.com - State

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“It's a reality. We're obviously disappointed”

Times Sports Staff alan.clemons@htimes.com Keller can ask judge to reconsider or seek higher court appeal Attorneys for disassociated Alabama athletics booster Ray Keller of Stevenson have 30 days to decide ... via Alabama Live

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NFL coaches, scouts and front-office personnel invest months in preparing for the moment their draft selections are chosen -- more time and effort on a man-hours basis than is invested in assembling game plans ... via ESPN

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“This is the PTA's largest fundraiser for the school year.”

The chance to be Washington Elementary's principal for the day will be raffled off Friday night at the school's Super Kids celebration. via The Norman Transcript

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Three more players from Oklahoma colleges are headed to the NFL. Oklahoma defensive back Reggie Smith was a third-round pick today in the NFL draft, while Tulsa linebacker Chris Chamberlain and Sooners running ... via KFOR-TV Oklahoma City

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“Being a motivational speaker to me is when I'm in my element”

THE NORMAN TRANSCRIPT NORMAN, Okla. - Football gave so much to Eric Thunander. In high school, it gave the deaf young man a way out of a tough childhood and some normalcy despite his disability. via The Daily Times

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The decision to leave Oklahoma after their junior seasons earned linebacker Curtis Lofton and receiver Malcolm Kelly a selection in the second round of the NFL draft. via KTUL

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“You only go through it once a lifetime and you have to enjoy it.”

Since 2002, there's been a constant during the first round of the NFL draft. At some point, the league's commissioner was going to call the name of an Oklahoma player. via The Norman Transcript

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