http://www.tulsaworld.comThe latest news and information from the Tulsa World.5Copyright 2009, World Publishing Co. All rights reserved.Shortly after Oklahoma crushed Texas A&M last week, it was jokingly suggested to Bob Stoops via a text message that the lopsided win probably bought him another week of security from those fickle fans ...http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091121_202_B1_Shortl741579&rss_lnk=92DAVE SITTLER World Sports WriterSat, 21 Nov 2009 04:14:02 CSTThe numbers show that how Oklahoma plays is a direct result of where Oklahoma plays. http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091121_92_B1_LEFTOU318883&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterSat, 21 Nov 2009 04:11:16 CSTBy JOHN E. HOOVER, World Sports Writerhttp://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091121_92_B11_WeynBo521665&rss_lnk=92Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:39:57 CSTOU NOTEBOOKhttp://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091121_92_B11_OOEOKr176852&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG, World Sports WriterSat, 21 Nov 2009 02:39:41 CSTSeven years ago, Virginia Commonwealth athletic director Richard Sander dropped by a study hall and changed the course of two basketball programs.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091121_92_B5_Jfaeae363964&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterSat, 21 Nov 2009 02:37:59 CSTAt home, OU scores 50 points a game. Away from home, the Sooners score less than 17. The Sooners play at Texas Tech on Saturday.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091120_298_0_LUBBOC603892&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:45:22 CSTThe interesting thing about Oklahoma's shutdown of Texas Tech last year was how basic the Sooners played it.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091120_92_B7_Corner345286&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterFri, 20 Nov 2009 06:54:36 CSTCowboys and Sooners meet in Norman on Nov. 28.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091119_92_0_Alimit771582&rss_lnk=92Staff ReportsThu, 19 Nov 2009 17:44:48 CSTHERE'S THE most overrated listed.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091119_206_B1_HEREST16665&rss_lnk=92The PickerThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:26:09 CSTTexas Tech fans were once infamous for throwing tortillas at games. That practice has been curbed, but a few still find their way onto the turf at Jones Stadium.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091119_92_B7_Chicke47166&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:05:54 CSTJunior wide receiver Detron Lewis leads the Red Raiders with 700 yards receiving and 52 receptionshttp://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091119_92_B7_KOHOTX551500&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:03:19 CSTSuzy Boulavsky had 21 kills, but it wasn't enough for OU in a four-set loss to Texas A&M. http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091119_236_B2_SuzyBo604290&rss_lnk=92Staff and Wire ReportsThu, 19 Nov 2009 07:48:50 CSTSelected online comments on OU stories and blogs at tulsaworld.com/sportsextra : http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091119_92_B7_hWHATY704769&rss_lnk=92Staff ReportsThu, 19 Nov 2009 06:38:02 CSTA few thoughts on the Bob Stoops-to-Notre Dame furor that has hijacked a pretty important game week for Oklahoma... http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091119_92_B7_Tknwnt722637&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterThu, 19 Nov 2009 06:36:00 CSTIt wasn't exactly a changing of the guard. Expect DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown to get most, if not all, of Oklahoma's carries at Texas Tech Saturday afternoon.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091119_92_B7_Jermie507228&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterThu, 19 Nov 2009 06:19:00 CSTThink defense doesn't win championships?http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091118_92_B1_OUsdef142681&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterWed, 18 Nov 2009 11:26:08 CSTThe first question directed to Bob Stoops at the Oklahoma coach's press conference Tuesday concerned the Chicago Sun-Times' report linking Stoops to Notre Dame. The reply was essentially the same one given ...http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091118_92_B4_Nothin142662&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterWed, 18 Nov 2009 10:48:25 CSTOklahoma's men moved up two spots to No. 16 in the latest rankings by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091118_92_B2_Oklaho72933&rss_lnk=92Staff and Wire ReportsWed, 18 Nov 2009 07:53:08 CSTIn a season of mostly bad news, Oklahoma fans on Tuesday might be able to celebrate some good news.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091118_92_B4_Oklaho735981&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterWed, 18 Nov 2009 07:04:00 CSTFor the second time in as many games, Oklahoma's bench made a huge difference in a Sooners victory Tuesday.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091118_92_B6_Bnhbia36610&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterWed, 18 Nov 2009 06:13:33 CSTA few weeks ago, a sportswriter crunched the numbers and concluded Texas Tech might beat Texas A&M by 100 points that weekend in Lubbock.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091118_202_B1_NORMAN891226&rss_lnk=92DAVE SITTLER World Sports WriterWed, 18 Nov 2009 04:47:18 CSTOklahoma's young basketball team played to rave reviews in its season opener. Game two came Tuesday night at the Lloyd Noble Center, and with it a lesson.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091118_92_B1_NORMAN809666&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterWed, 18 Nov 2009 04:44:50 CSTOklahoma struggled a little but came away with a 72-61 home win over Louisiana-Monroe on Tuesday night at the Lloyd Noble Center.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_92_0_NORMAN442798&rss_lnk=92By Guerin Emig World Sports WriterTue, 17 Nov 2009 22:32:22 CSTIn a season of mostly bad news, Oklahoma fans on Tuesday might be able to celebrate some good news.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_92_0_NORMAN370316&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterTue, 17 Nov 2009 13:40:35 CSTThe two players have been out with injuries since October but may play for the Sooners on Saturday.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_92_0_NORMAN803471&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterTue, 17 Nov 2009 13:12:53 CSTBCS officials have selected Bill Hancock to become the first executive director of the postseason system.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_231_0_GREENS884864&rss_lnk=92Staff and Wire ReportsTue, 17 Nov 2009 12:54:08 CSTAs reported by the Tulsa World last week, the throwback look features white helmets with a crimson stripe and gray facemask.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091116_92_0_hrimgs319733&rss_lnk=92Staff ReportsTue, 17 Nov 2009 11:48:21 CSTOU's freshmen have played key roles in the team's first two contests.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_92_B7_NORMAN838670&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterTue, 17 Nov 2009 11:24:31 CSTThis week, Crimson and Cream goes heavy on the Cream.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_92_B1_OUplay312540&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterTue, 17 Nov 2009 11:08:35 CSTMissouri wide receiver Danario Alexander has been fabulous in recent games with more than 200 receiving yards in the last two weeks.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_231_B5_Missou64175&rss_lnk=92JOHN KLEIN Senior Sports ColumnistTue, 17 Nov 2009 10:56:36 CST 1. Kansas State at Nebraska: The Huskers have been both good and really bad at home this season. http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_203_B5_hTHISW341628&rss_lnk=92JOHN KLEIN Senior Sports ColumnistTue, 17 Nov 2009 10:47:42 CST 1. Texas: The Horns will clinch the South with a rout of Kansas. http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_203_B5_hKLEIN348984&rss_lnk=92JOHN KLEIN Senior Sports ColumnistTue, 17 Nov 2009 10:47:27 CST 1. Anyone care about the North?: Does anyone outside of Lincoln and Manhattan really care about the Big 12 North showdown?http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_203_B5_TRESOY587173&rss_lnk=92JOHN KLEIN Senior Sports ColumnistTue, 17 Nov 2009 10:46:15 CSTThe way holder Carter Whitson figures, they'll make a movie about the new Oklahoma kicker some day.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_92_B1_NORMAN11793&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterTue, 17 Nov 2009 10:40:31 CSTOklahoma football coach Bob Stoops seemed a bit incredulous that his name had come up as a candidate for the not-yet-vacant position at Notre Dame.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_92_B5_NORMAN509705&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterTue, 17 Nov 2009 06:44:23 CSTWHEN BILL SNYDER arrived at Kansas State, the Wildcats had plenty of good programs in the Big Eight to copy.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091117_203_B5_WHENBI328127&rss_lnk=92JOHN KLEIN Senior Sports ColumnistTue, 17 Nov 2009 06:42:40 CSTA published report in the Chicago Sun-Times on Sunday cited a source who said 'Stoops has told confidants he would be interested in talking to the Irish.'http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091116_92_0_NRAkao207193&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterMon, 16 Nov 2009 21:21:07 CSTLandry Jones went from throwing five interceptions and no touchdown passes in a loss at Nebraska to five touchdowns, one interception and a career-high 392 yards against Texas A&M. http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091116_92_0_NORMAN803797&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterMon, 16 Nov 2009 17:12:58 CSTWith Landry Jones again feeling confident, the Sooners piled up a season-best 640 yards total offense (392 passing, a career-high from Jones, and a season-high 248 rushing).http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091115_92_B14_hREPOR778937&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterMon, 16 Nov 2009 13:52:54 CSTThe Sooners got on the board first with a 52-yard fumble return by Brian Jackson.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091115_92_B14_hHOWTH238601&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterMon, 16 Nov 2009 13:52:09 CSTWith a grumpy crowd growing thin, mistakes piling up on the offensive line and a curiously revolving door at kicker, Texas A&M came to town just in time.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091115_92_B11_Ourebc283575&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterMon, 16 Nov 2009 13:51:29 CSTAnother defensive gem: Texas A&M had put up huge numbers, leading the Big 12 in total offense at 477 yards per game.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091116_92_B5_Anothe268603&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterMon, 16 Nov 2009 13:04:08 CSTOklahoma's much-maligned, injury-decimated offensive line was the subject of postgame praise from Sooner players and coaches late Saturday night.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091116_92_B5_Stepin956911&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterMon, 16 Nov 2009 06:56:45 CSTWell, it has begun. http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091116_92_B4_hrimgs788837&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterMon, 16 Nov 2009 06:51:58 CSTNo. 13 Oklahoma erased a 13-point deficit in the second half, but Georgia recovered to pull away for a 62-51 women's basketball victory Sunday.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091116_92_B10_ATHENS41698&rss_lnk=92Associated PressMon, 16 Nov 2009 06:07:17 CSTInvolving Broyles and Murray more lessens Jones’ load.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091115_92_0_TrsotL214447&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterSun, 15 Nov 2009 20:30:59 CSTWell, that's one. Albeit a really big one.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091115_202_B11_NORMAN828200&rss_lnk=92DAVE SITTLER World Sports ColumnistSun, 15 Nov 2009 07:12:53 CSTOklahoma's version of the Wildcat formation returned Saturday night against Texas A&M, making its first appearance since the Sooners' season-opening loss to BYU. It didn't exactly light a fire under ...http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091115_92_B14_Oklaho753606&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterSun, 15 Nov 2009 06:54:26 CSTSaturday night at Owen Field, a troubled offense turned to one of its proven weapons. He ran. He caught. He took snaps from center, even though he isn't a quarterback.http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091115_92_B14_DeMarc212721&rss_lnk=92GUERIN EMIG World Sports WriterSun, 15 Nov 2009 06:51:39 CSTFor one Sooner, Saturday's 65-10 victory over Texas A&M was a dream come true. http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20091115_92_B15_hWalko105813&rss_lnk=92JOHN E. HOOVER World Sports WriterSun, 15 Nov 2009 06:46:24 CST