Sooner Gridiron

25/04/2023

Back on Offense, D.J. Graham is 'Hungry' for More After Spring Game.

"Yeah, of course, I would love to be going with the one’s, but that’ll come. I’m confident in myself that later down the road that I’ll start to get those opportunities."

"I'm hungry right now and when fall camp comes around, it's time to get it on."

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After making a pair of catches in the third quarter of Saturday's spring game, D.J. Graham is ready to keep working to earn snaps this fall.

25/04/2023

Arnold, Bowen finish with memorable moments in Sooners' spring game.

"It's great to see both of us are succeeding and doing our own thing. We did our thing out there. We’re proving ourselves once again." — Bowen

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NORMAN, Okla. — For Oklahoma safety Peyton Bowen, talking trash with his teammate Jackson Arnold isn’t off limits. But he has to be careful.The former high school

24/04/2023

New Oklahoma commit Jaydan Hardy. 💬

"I'm big on brotherhood and trust in the people that will make me a better man on and off the field. OU makes that vision clearer for me than any other school."

➡️ https://on3.com/college/oklahoma-sooners/news/four-star-safety-jaydan-hardy-commits-to-oklahoma/

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24/04/2023

Jackson Arnold begins OU QB career with grounded expectations from family.

"From what I’ve seen today, I liked it. He's got poise. Obviously he's a freshman, so he’s got to find his way." — Kyler Murray

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Jackson Arnold had his first appearance as an OU QB in front of a crowd. But how did his family handle the day?

24/04/2023

Dasan McCullough Says Brent Venables is the 'Best Coach Ever'.

"We have guys at every position, we have depth too. I think we're gonna make a great run."

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Dasan McCullough was finally able to showcase his skillset in front of a rowdy spring game crowd in Norman.

24/04/2023

Kyler Murray soaks in unforgettable weekend, Heisman statue unveiling.

"This place molded me into who I am today. So it’s just special."

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As Kyler Murray emerged from smoke to stand alone on OU's field, the 54,409 fans in attendance for Saturday's spring game were reminded the 2018 Heisman winner, who electrified Ga***rd

24/04/2023

Jackson Arnold shows potential in 1st spring game.

"Gotta work harder. It's not as easy as high school. Obviously, today shows that."

"I just have to work harder, study harder. Everything's on a whole new level in college."

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Jackson Arnold stepped back, shuffled his feet and surveyed the field.

21/04/2023

Kyler Murray’s OU teammates reflect on his Heisman season.

"He was such a gamer. I remember thinking we always had a chance with Kyler, no matter the score."

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Kyler Murray will get his day as Oklahoma's 7th Heisman Trophy winner. Former players retell that special 2018 season.

18/02/2023

Austin Stogner was adamant about returning to Norman.

"(Didn’t want it to be) 40 years looking back wishing I’d had played another season of football in a place that I love and that’s coming back here."

"I just wanted to be here."

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At the end of his lone season away from Oklahoma at South Carolina, tight end Austin Stogner was certain of where he wanted to finish his college career.

18/02/2023

How Jackson Arnold and Peyton Bowen are Adjusting to Life at Oklahoma.

"We didn’t like, hang out a lot back home so it’s literally like kind of new for us to be with each other all the time. So it’s really cool. And we’re not like, annoying each other yet." — Bowen

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With their dramatic recruitment stories in the past, Oklahoma freshmen Jackson Arnold and Peyton Bowen are enjoying their first months on campus together.

19/12/2022

Jackson Arnold, Sooners' 5⃣⭐️ QB jewel, set to sign after graduation.

"You name it, Jackson can do it."

"He checks every single box as a player."

"I think he’s going to be absolutely prolific in that offense."

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Jackson Arnold hasn’t had much downtime since losing in the semifinals of the Texas playoffs Dec. 10, only his third defeat in 31 games as a starter for Denton Guyer

20/11/2022

Oof.

20/11/2022

Jeff Lebby 💬 on the Bedlam win.

"I gotta do a better job putting us in better position to go be able to create some first downs and some momentum. Proud of the way our guys started. But obviously after that, really struggled."

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Oklahoma’s offense went from blazing hot to blisteringly cold in an instant against Oklahoma State on Saturday night.

20/11/2022

91-19-7

20/11/2022

For a Change, Oklahoma's Defense Was Fearsome and Unyielding in Bedlam.

"Got our sixth win, but no one’s beating their chest as we build this the right way." — Brent Venables

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The Sooners collected four interceptions and six sacks and shut down Oklahoma State's ground game in a dominating 28-13 victory over the Cowboys.

20/11/2022

Drake Stoops' Career Night Helped Fuel a Fast Start for Oklahoma in Bedlam.

"He’s a stud."

"He’s created so much trust inside the locker room and with the staff. I can’t say enough good about him."

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Drake Stoops saved his best day statistically for Senior Night to help OU down Oklahoma State 28-13.

20/11/2022

Fast Start Propels Sooners to Bedlam Victory.

"We've got a long ways to go, but tonight was definitely a step in the right direction from a development standpoint and a belief standpoint." — Brent Venables

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NORMAN – Sparked by its most explosive first quarter in Bedlam history, the Oklahoma football team made itself bowl eligible for the 24 th consecutive sea...

18/11/2022

Why Bedlam is Important to Drake Stoops.

"Bedlam's crazy. I remember growing up watching it. It's always this time of year. Freezing weather. Fans going crazy."

"I've been to pretty much all of them since I could walk."

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Oklahoma's rivalry matchup with the Cowboys is one of the last chances for the Sooners to finish off the season with positive momentum.

18/11/2022

Venables says Danny Stutsman on the verge of putting it all together in Year 2.

"I know some people think he stinks, but I’m pretty proud of him."

"I’m telling you, he’s on his way to being an outstanding player."

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Leading the Sooners in tackles and snaps, Brent Venables believes Danny Stutsman is “on his way to being an outstanding player.” From

18/11/2022

Two of the nation's top recruits were asked: How strong are your commitments to Oklahoma?

"If it wasn’t firm, I wouldn’t have committed. It’ll stay that way." — Adepoju Adebawore

"I won’t be decommitting." — Cayden Green

🔗➡️ https://tulsaworld.com/sports/college/ou/two-of-the-nations-top-recruits-were-asked-this-question-how-strong-are-your-commitments/article_7dc1fb02-6497-11ed-80a9-3b956db596f0.html

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13/09/2022

Get the Ball to Drake Stoops, and 'Good Things Happen' for Oklahoma.

"Did it without a shoe. That is a heck of a picture." — Jeff Lebby

“What a baller." — Brent Venables

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Stoops grew up around the program, and now he's following his own path — with one shoe if he has to — as a dynamic playmaker.

13/09/2022

Venables Not Satisfied With Start to Season.

“I can promise you we're not beating our chest."

"We're leaving a lot of meat on the bone, in my opinion. There's a lot more to be had and needs to be had."

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OU head coach Brent Venables said both sides of the ball still have to make plenty of improvements ahead of this week's battle with Nebraska.

08/09/2022

Marcus Major making strides.

"He’s (DeMarco) always telling us to be a pro every day. It took me a while to get that understood. I had to learn from my experience. I just live and learn from my situation. My head is on straight."

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https://oklahoma.rivals.com/news/major-making-strides

It was just a one-yard touchdown run in the beginning of the third quarter of a pretty comfortable victory for

08/09/2022

Baker Mayfield is about actions, not words.

"I always liked quarterbacks who are dogs. A guy who will do anything to win. A guy who will put his body on the line for his teammates in a fight ... And Baker is definitely like that."

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https://www.panthers.com/news/baker-mayfield-actions-not-words-cole-beasley-jeff-christiansen-feature

Baker Mayfield's work this offseason, when he didn't know he'd end up in Carolina, speaks louder and more clearly than anything anyone will say about him this week.

08/09/2022

Oklahoma Freshman Jovantae Barnes Relishing Chance to Play for DeMarco Murray.

"I want to be coached by someone who's played the game, who has came from Vegas and went to OU. He did the same thing that I’ve had."

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https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/football/oklahoma-freshman-jovantae-barnes-relishing-chance-to-play-for-demarco-murray

The Sooner freshman said he dreamed of playing under a running back coach like DeMarco Murray at Oklahoma.

06/09/2022

Brent Venables on the College Playoff expansion.

"I'm very sincere when I say this, and I say it with all due respect: I could care less. I really could care less."

"It has nothing to do with Kent State."

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https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/football/the-cfp-is-expanding-why-oklahoma-coach-brent-venables-says-good-i-could-care-less

The Oklahoma coach typically offers opinions on national topics, but in Venables' case, he's hyper-focused on improving this week against Kent State.

04/09/2022

What Brent Venables said after Oklahoma's 45-13 win over UTEP.

"I want them to enjoy this one, but on Monday we’re going to strip this thing back down to the studs and start over again. That’s what the great programs can do."

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https://www.oudaily.com/sports/ou-football-what-sooners-coach-brent-venables-said-after-no-9-ou-s-45-13/article_74497644-2bf9-11ed-8226-b7c4f8bb5290.html

No. 9 Oklahoma (1-0) took down UTEP (0-2) 45-13 on Saturday in Norman.

04/09/2022

Walk-On Gavin Gavin Freeman Enjoyed a 'Dream' Start to his OU Career on Saturday.

"To end up here and have this happen, it’s just a big blessing. I didn’t know I’d be here. I didn’t think I would ever be here, so it’s just crazy."

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https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/football/walk-on-gavin-freeman-enjoyed-a-dream-start-to-his-oklahoma-career-on-saturday

The true freshman dashed for a 46-yard touchdown run on his first career touch for the Sooners.

04/09/2022

Dillon Gabriel captains OU's offense with family watching in 1st start with Sooners.

"That was just a day I’ll never forget. And just a great feeling running out with Sooner Nation being out there."

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https://www.oudaily.com/sports/my-joy-and-happiness-dillon-gabriel-captains-ou-footballs-offense-with-family-watching-in-1st/article_87c4cbdc-2c09-11ed-8ddf-47bc75c94a18.html

Dillon Gabriel strutted through Oklahoma’s Walk of Champions on Saturday donning multiple flower leis around his neck, each laced with a different color.

02/09/2022

Why Brent Venables Goes 'Above and Beyond' With Emotion, Passion & Intensity.

"I was that way as a player."

"I wasn't the most talented. So I just did it with effort and attitude."

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https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma/football/why-oklahomas-brent-venables-goes-above-and-beyond-with-emotion-passion-intensity

Venables is a people person at his core and coaches football with zeal, but the first-time head coach knows being the CEO of a college football giant will require other qualities.