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labama and Auburn have won the last two national titles. Florida and Florida State won five national titles combined in a 16year span, 1993-08. (And Miami won five from 1983-01.) Over the years, Michigan State-Michigan, Oregon State-Oregon, Georgia Tech-Georgia, even Washington State-Washington and Kansas StateKansas have taken their in-state rivalries to the national stage. Now it’s time again for Oklahoma State-Oklahoma.
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Bedlam has been terribly lopsided over the years – OU leads 82-16-7 – but lo and behold, the 2011 season arrives with our state standing alone in providing two top-10 teams. In a season in which OU sports the recordsetting tandem of quarterback Landry Jones and
receiver Ryan Broyles, and OSU counters with the equally-decorated Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon, the Dynamic Duo to trump them all could be the Sooners and Cowboys themselves. OU is No. 1 in the coaches poll and OSU is No. 8. With no Big 12 championship game this season, what better way to replace it than a Bedlam showdown on Dec. 3, with the league title on the line? Only thrice in the 2000s have in-state archrivals finished in the Associated Press top 10:
Auburn (No. 1) and Alabama (10) last season; Oregon State (fourth) and Oregon State (seventh) in 2000; and Florida State (fifth) and Florida (10th, with Miami No. 2) in 2000. Only once have the Bedlam rivals finished together in the top 10. In 1984, the Sooners finished sixth and the Cowboys seventh in the AP poll. Those were good times for OSU. These are better. “Best time it’s ever been to be at Oklahoma State,” said Mike Gundy, who quarterbacked the Cowboys through some
good years and now coaches them to the same and maybe better. “No reason to deny that,” Gundy said. “I’m thrilled with where we’re at as a football team.” Bob Stoops is talking straight, too. Earlier in the summer, he bluntly said, “It’s time.” Time to win another national championship. The Sooners now have gone 11 years without one, though they’ve played for three others since. The other day, Stoops didn’t back down from his “it’s about time” statement, “because that’s how people feel.
And I do, too.” Stoops has the team to do it, with plenty of stars and veterans returning, led by Jones and Broyles. “We know they’re capable, but they have to do it,” he said of his troops. Same with the Cowboys, who have their highest preseason ranking ever and now must live up to that billing to make this Bedlam duo as dynamic as it can be. Berry Tramel: Berry can be reached at (405) 760-8080 or at btramel@opubco.com. He can be heard Monday through Friday from 4:40-5:20 p.m. on The Sports Animal radio network, including AM-640 and FM-98.1. You can also view his personality page at newsok.com/berrytramel.
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27) Richard “Cheech” Marin and Tommy Chong 28) Mario and Luigi 29) Thelma and Louise 30) Joe Montana and Bill Walsh 31) Magic Johnson and Larry Bird 32) Clark Kent and Lois Lane 33) Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert 34) Beavis and Butthead 35) Emmitt Smith and Daryl "Moose" Johnston 36) Ryan Broyles and Landry Jones 37) Siegfried and Roy 38) Jaromir Jagr and Mario Lemieux 39) Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford 40) Tim Duncan and David Robinson 41) Ken and Barbie 42) Justin Blackmon and Brandon Weeden 43) Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison 44) Brooks and Dunn 45) Abby Wambach and Hope Solo 46) Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook 47) Phineas and Ferb 48) Serena and Venus Williams 49) Spongebob and Patrick 50) Tom Brady and Bill Belichick 51) Jim and Pam Halpert 52) Cal Naughton Jr. and Ricky Bobby
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2011 FOOTBALL PREVIEW CREDITS
OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL..............................PAGE 5
NATIONAL TOP 25...................................................47
Berry Tramel column..........................................................Page 6 Schedule................................................................................Page 7 Dynamic Duo..................................................................Pages 8-9 Position-by-position analysis ..................................Pages 10-18 Depth chart, 2010 stats...................................................Page 19 Roster..................................................................................Page 20
Dynamic Duo .....................................................................Page 47 The Oklahoman’s Top 25 ................................................Page 48 Team-by-team analysis...........................................Pages 48-49 Bowl schedule ....................................................................Page 51 Heisman forecast..............................................................Page 52 Predictions..........................................................................Page 53 TV schedule .......................................................................Page 54 Complete schedules.................................................Pages 55-57
OKLAHOMA STATE FOOTBALL .............PAGE 23 Jenni Carlson column.......................................................Page 24 Schedule .............................................................................Page 25 Dynamic Duo .............................................................Pages 26-27 Position-by-position analysis..................................Pages 28-36 Roster ..................................................................................Page 37 Depth chart, 2010 stats ..................................................Page 38
BIG 12 CONFERENCE ..............................................41 Dynamic Duo, top games ................................................Page 41 Power Poll, All-Big 12........................................................Page 42 Team-by-team analysis ...................................................Page 45
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ....................................61 Ryan Aber column ............................................................Page 62 Preseason All-State .........................................................Page 63 Super 30 .....................................................................Pages 64-65 Class 6A......................................................................Pages 66-67 Class 5A......................................................................Pages 68-69 Class 4A ......................................................................Pages 70-71 Class 3A ......................................................................Pages 72-73 Class 2A......................................................................Pages 74-76 Class A ........................................................................Pages 77-79 Eight-man ..................................................................Pages 80-82 Stadium map.............................................................Pages 84-85 Complete schedules.................................................Pages 87-96
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OU coaching duo still going strong BOB STOOPS & BRENT VENABLES | PAIR HAVE BEEN TOGETHER 18 OF THE LAST 21 SEASONS, HELPED BUILD KANSAS STATE PROGRAM
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ORMAN — The original Dynamic Duo clearly had a pecking order. Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson were mentor/ protégé. And so are OU football’s longest running Dynamic Duo. Bob Stoops’ relationship with Brent Venables has changed mightily over the years, if for no other reason than the 40-year-old Venables no longer is the Boy Wonder. But Stoops clearly is the mentor. He recruited Venables the linebacker to Kansas State 20 years ago. Stoops recruited Venables to become a K-State graduate assistant in 1993. Then Stoops hired Venables for the Sooner staff in December 1998. “We’ve won a lot of games together,” Venables said. “Lot of championships together. Our families have grown up together.” Stoops and Venables have been together 18 of the last 21 seasons. The only interruption came in 1996, when Stoops worked for Steve Spurrier at Florida and left Venables behind to work for – and live with – Mike Stoops. So Venables is like an honorary brother in the Family Stoops. “I’ve shared my highest
OU coach Bob Stoops, left, with assistants Bobby Jack Wright, center, and Brent Venables in 2003.
LONGEST CONNECTIONS
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The longest tenures for a head coach/assistant coach combination in OU history: I 17 years: Bud Wilkinson & Gomer Jones, 1947-63. I 16 years: Barry Switzer & Bobby Proctor, 1973-88. I 13 years: Bob Stoops & Brent Venables, Bobby Jack Wright, Cale Gundy and Jackie Shipp, and Barry Switzer & Lucious Selmon.
OU coach Bob Stoops, left, worked with defensive coordinator Brent Venables at Kansas State before hiring him for the Sooners’ staff. PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE
highs, professionally speaking, and my lowest lows (family deaths), with his family,” Venables said. The football results have been spectacular. They helped Bill Snyder build a miracle story at Kansas State, then at OU have produced a championship-caliber program. Venables stays in hot water with the Sooner crowd that doesn’t appreciate quality defense in the 21st century, but OU’s defenses have remained
high-performing in his seven seasons as coordinator. Stoops was a whiz as a defensive coordinator himself, at both KSU and Florida. So pleasing the boss who once had your job can be dicey. “Sometimes you need to switch your staff up,” Stoops said. “But I’ve been pleased. We’ve had consistent success on both sides of the ball. It’s been seamless no matter who we’ve lost.”
Four coaches remain from Stoops’ original OU staff: Venables, Bobby Jack Wright, Jackie Shipp and Cale Gundy. Stoops knew the latter three barely or not all upon their hiring. But Venables, he knew well, and Stoops now sees Venables as a virtual equal. Even if Venables doesn’t see himself that way. “I don’t know how to describe it,” Stoops said. “We’re good friends.
Probably in his eyes, I’m more the coach or the mentor. But after working side by side all those years, you figure you become more as comrades.” Venables buys into that a little, but he also expresses enormous admiration for Stoops. Still sees his boss, in some ways, as the guy who lured him to Kansas State and into coaching. “I know this, I have incredible respect for him, the kind of man he is,” Venables said. “He’s helped me learn as a coach, how he’s handled adversity, the strength he exudes every day.” Venables said he and Stoops have a common value system. “We have a strong belief system that’s very similar in regards to discipline,” Venables said. “Incredibly demanding, but at the same time understanding.”
The Stoops/Venables tandem will end some day. Probably with Venables becoming a head coach. But he’s turned down some inquiries and said he will learn from his mentor/boss/friend, who waited on the right job. “If he’s taught me anything, it’s patience,” Venables said. “All I know is, I love what I’m doing and I love what we’re doing.” And so the Dynamic Duo continues. It could even threaten the 17-year Bud Wilkinson/Gomer Jones relationship, the longest for a head coach and assistant coach in OU history. Mentor/protégé, brother-like friends and football coaches who have the Sooners riding high. Berry Tramel: Berry can be reached at (405) 760-8080 or at btramel@opubco.com. He can be heard Monday through Friday from 4:40-5:20 p.m. on The Sports Animal radio network, including AM-640 and FM-98.1. You can also view his personality page at newsok.com/berrytramel.
OU SCHEDULE ANALYSIS SEPT. 3 VS. TULSA
OCT. 8 VS. TEXAS
NOV. 5 VS. TEXAS A&M
A good test for a defense that expects to be vastly improved. Tulsa returns 18 starters, including 10 from an offense that averaged 41.4 points and 506 yards.
The Longhorns have many questions following a surprising 5-7 meltdown. It’s anyone’s guess how quickly two new coordinators can make an impact in Austin.
A pivotal Big 12 showdown. The Aggies upset the Sooners last year but have been outscored by an average score of 50-12 in six Norman meetings in the Stoops era.
SEPT. 17 AT FLORIDA STATE
OCT. 15 AT KANSAS
NOV. 19 AT BAYLOR
Turner Gill faces a huge challenge just to be competitive in the revamped Big 12. The Jayhawks hope a crop of young players can lay a solid foundation.
The Bears are much improved and are always dangerous with quarterback Robert Griffin III. Phil Bennett should help the defense. But OU is 20-0 all-time versus Baylor.
OCT. 22 VS. TEXAS TECH
NOV. 26 VS. IOWA STATE
Tommy Tuberville’s debut season was filled with inconsistency. His focus is improving the defense. This game might be dicey if the game was in Lubbock. It’s in Norman.
This game would be more competitive if it was in Ames. It won’t be as lopsided as last year’s 52-0 blowout but the Sooners will enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers.
OCT. 29 AT KANSAS STATE
DEC. 3 AT OKLAHOMA STATE
The Seminoles’ potent pass rush will provide a formidable road test. Don’t place too much stock in a 47-17 rout last year. OU is 4-5 in true road games the past two years.
SEPT. 24 VS. MISSOURI The Tigers, returning a ton of talent, upset the Sooners when they were ranked No. 1 last season. But that game was in Columbia. This one is in Norman.
OCT. 1 VS. BALL STATE David Letterman’s alma mater was 4-8 last season but returns 17 starters. Since 1990, the Cardinals are 1-38 on the road against BCS teams.
Bill Snyder’s teams are capable of posting an upset in Manhattan. The Wildcats improved their depth but the talent gap is too wide to pose much of a threat.
The Sooners have won eight consecutive Bedlam meetings but games in Stillwater are always close. OSU is a top 10 power. Can Mike Gundy end his 0-6 OU drought? BY MIKE BALDWIN
2011 OU football schedule Date Saturday, Sept. 3
Opponent vs. Tulsa
Location Norman Bye week Saturday, Sept. 17 at Florida State Tallahassee, Fla. Saturday, Sept. 24 vs. Missouri Norman Saturday, Oct. 1 vs. Ball State Norman Saturday, Oct. 8 vs. Texas Dallas, Texas Saturday, Oct. 15 at Kansas Lawrence, Kan. Saturday, Oct. 22 vs. Texas Tech Norman Saturday, Oct. 29 at Kansas State Manhattan, Kan. Saturday, Nov. 5 vs. Texas A&M Norman Bye week Saturday, Nov. 19 at Baylor Waco, Texas Saturday, Nov. 26 vs. Iowa State Norman Saturday, Dec. 3 at Oklahoma State Stillwater. TV channel guide
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FX — Cox 35/HD 753, Dish 136, DirecTV 248, UVerse 128/HD 1128 ESPN — Cox 29/HD 720, Dish 140, DirecTV 206, UVerse 602/HD 1602 ESPN2 — Cox 28/HD 721; Dish 144; DirecTV 209; UVerse 606/HD 1606 ABC (KOCO) — Cox 8/HD 705, Dish 5, DirecTV 5, UVerse 5/HD 1005 FSN — Cox 37/722, Dish 416, DirecTV 676/HD 679; UVerse 753/HD 1753
Radio information
Oklahoma City: KOKC-AM 1520, KRXO-107.7 FM
Other Sooner Sports Radio Network affiliates in Oklahoma and neighboring states:
Ada: KADA-FM 99.3; Altus: KRKZ-FM 93.5; Antlers: KDOE-FM 102.3; Ardmore: KVSO-AM 1240; Bartlesville: KYFM-FM 100.1; Clinton: KCLI-AM 1320; Dallas: KKGM-AM 1630; Duncan: KDDQ-FM 105.3; Durant: KSEO-AM 750; Elk City: KXOO-FM 94.3; Enid: KGWA-AM 960; Fort Smith, Ark.: KHGG-FM 103.1, KHGG-AM 1580 and KFPW-AM 1230; Frederick: KYBE-FM 95.9; Guymon: KKBS-FM 92.7; Hobart: KTJS-AM 1420; Houston, Texas: KGOW-AM 1560; Idabel: KBEL-FM 96.7; Lawton: KJMZ-FM 98.1; McAlester: KNED-AM 1150; Miami: KGLC-FM 100.9; Muskogee: KTFX-FM 101.7; Ponca City: KLOR-FM 99.3; Poteau: KPRV-FM 92.5; Shawnee: KGFF-AM 1450; Tulsa: KMOD-FM 97.5, KTBZ-AM 1430; Vinita: KITO-FM 96.1; Wichita: KSGL-AM 900; Woodward: KWOX-FM 101.1
OU coach Bob Stoop waves to the crowd after the Sooners’ 2010 Bedlam victory. The Sooners have won the last eight Bedlam games. PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE
OU’S DYNAMIC DUO
Broyles, Jones have chemistry BY MIKE BALDWIN Staff Writer mbaldwin@opubco.com
NORMAN — Midway through the fourth quarter of last year’s Big 12 title game, Oklahoma trailed Nebraska 20-17. When Landry Jones lofted a pass deep down the sideline, OU coach Bob Stoops’ initial reaction was get ready for a critical third-and-10 call from midfield. “I’m thinking, ‘Ah geez, it’s overthrown,’” Stoops said. “Then I realize it’s Ryan (Broyles). I say to myself, ’He’ll get it.’” Broyles turned on the jets and hauled in a 47yard reception that led to a game-tying field goal. The Sooners eventually won to win their seventh Big 12 title. For many quarterbackreceiver combos, that play would be the highlight of the season. For Jones and Broyles, it’s difficult to pick a top 10, much less a play of the year. Jones to Broyles could fill up an entire half hour special. Last season, OU’s Dynamic Duo connected 131 times for 1,622 yards and 14 touchdowns. Jones led the nation in pass completions. Broyles was second in receptions. “Landry is a great quarterback,” Broyles said. “We definitely have our timing down and confidence in each other. He’ll put the ball in a place where he thinks I can go get it. The more times you do that, the more confidence it builds.” They don’t complete each other’s sentences, but Broyles has run so many
Ryan Broyles, left, already owns 10 school receiving records and could finish his career with 400 receptions, 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns. Landry Jones, right, is on the brink of owning most OU passing records, passing Sam Bradford and Jason White, who each won a Heisman. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
routes in practices, spring drills and summer sevenon-seven sessions, sometimes it’s like they know what the other is thinking. OU receivers coach Jay Norvell saw a similar connection as an assistant coach with the Indianapolis Colts when Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison first played together. “Ryan and Landry see the same picture,” Norvell said. “That’s what Marvin and Peyton had for so many years. They saw the same holes in the defense. Anticipated the holes together. That’s what chemistry really is.”
Defensive coordinator Brent Venables over the years has called the perfect play only to watch a special quarterback-receiver combo complete the pass. He sees similar qualities in Jones and Broyles. “Ryan can improvise a route better than anybody,” Venables said. “He recognizes coverage and Landry always seem to be on the same page with him. They have a special, special bond that’s hard to coach. They’ve played a lot of football together.” Jones has completed 217 passes to Broyles the past two seasons.
The first completion was a 3-yard pass in the third quarter of the 2009 season opener against BYU, a game Jones was pressed into duty at halftime after reigning Heisman winner Sam Bradford injured his shoulder in the first half. It was that game Stoops knew his young quarterback had a chance to be special. As the Sooners exited the halftime locker room Jones was confident he could lead the offense. “You can’t fake it with guys who know it, guys who have played,” Stoops said. “Players can’t fool
players. As a coach I can tell when a guy is real and when he isn’t. And he was ready to go. He genuinely couldn’t wait to get out there. ‘Let me go play, finally.’ ” The following week Jones and Broyles connected for seven passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns. The third game, they connected for three more TDs. Jones and Broyles have been frustrating defenses ever since. Broyles uses nifty moves to create so much separation sometimes he’s wide open. But there are times
the duo doesn’t need more than a small crack to move the chains or produce a big play. “In tight man-to-man coverage, sometimes you might not be as accurate as you need to be,” Jones said. “With a guy like Ryan, he can go up and make a play for you. That really makes it a lot easier for a quarterback.” Broyles’ uncanny ability to get open builds trust, a valuable commodity, especially when a quarterback is under pressure, a mammoth defensive lineman charging like a bull. “When you get to this level there’s very little disparity talent-wise,” Jones said. “Ryan separates himself with a feel for the game, settling down in space or running by someone in man-to-man (coverage). Ryan has a great knowledge of the game.” Broyles already owns 10 school receiving records. He could finish his career with 400 receptions, 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns. Jones is on the brink of owning most OU passing records, passing Bradford and Jason White, who each won a Heisman. If Jones is one of the top four candidates invited to New York for this year’s Heisman ceremony it’s a good bet he and Broyles connected on another 100-plus passes. “Ryan probably thinks I’m going to go to him on every play,” Jones said, smiling. “But some of his catches are so amazing. It’s pretty easy to throw to Ryan. Sometimes all you have to do is put it up there and let him run to it.”
OU’S DYNAMIC DUO: LANDRY JONES AND RYAN BROYLES
Jones, Broyles expect the same NORMAN — Ryan Broyles compiled solid stats his redshirt freshman year when Sam Bradford was winning the Heisman Trophy. But it was when Landry Jones took over as the starting quarterback when Bradford was injured in 2009 that Broyles’ career really took off. With Jones as the starter, Broyles has compiled 220 catches for 2,742 yards and 29 touchdowns the past two seasons. This season, there is a new variable, a new offensive coordinator. Jones and Broyles are confident OU’s offense will continue to compile big numbers. You connected for 131 catches for 1,622 yards and 14 touchdowns. Is it realistic to think you could improve on those stats? Jones: I think we can improve. On the road we didn’t play as well on offense as we did at home. Me and Ryan see some of the mental mistakes we made on the field. There are always things to clean up in the game of football. There are always things to get better at. Broyles: I feel there are more balls to be thrown. But if defenses try to double team Broyles more
Ryan Broyles PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES
often, more passes could be thrown to Kenny Stills and the other receivers. Broyles: I understand that. It comes down to play calls and the way the defense runs their defense. But it’s really not about numbers. It’s about winning the big game this year. Jones: Whether you run it in or throw to score, it really doesn’t matter to me as along as we score and we score more than the other guys. Will the offense look
Landry Jones PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES
much different with Josh Heupel as the offensive coordinator? Broyles: I don’t think it will change much. We’ll rotate more running backs. I felt coach Heupel called a good game against Connecticut in the bowl game. I really don’t see us missing a step at all. Jones: We’ll still run the shotgun, the pistol and mix in some going under center. We’re still going to do our stuff. But it might be a little different from a play-caller
standpoint, just a different style. Do you expect the play-calling to change much? Broyles: I don’t think so. His demeanor is he’s one of those guys he’ll rely on more people. That’s how our offense has been flowing in the past. He’ll go to the receivers coach and ask him how his guys are feeling and how he feels about the play calls. Jones: The game plan will be similar. You saw it a little bit in the bowl game where coach Heupel maybe did a little more play-action passes or threw a little more in the red zone. So you think there might be more passing in the red zone? Broyles: Yeah. But the whole point of running the ball at the goal line is to build your moxie. You have to have a run game. That’s where you really build toughness. If it doesn’t work I don’t think coach Heupel will have a problem throwing it. Jones: Coach Hype might flip it around sometimes and throw it when coach (Kevin) Wilson ran it or vice versa. But it will be subtle, nothing extreme. BY MIKE BALDWIN
OU’S ‘OTHER’ DYNAMIC DUOS Landry Jones and Ryan Broyles aren’t the only standout Dynamic Duo in Norman. Here’s a look at two of the most important duos tied to OU football:
restore OU’s rich tradition. Castiglione and Stoops disagree at times on scheduling, but they’re arguably the best coach/AD duo in the nation.
I Coach Bob Stoops and athletic director Joe Castiglione: Stoops repeatedly has said a key to the Sooners’ success is consistent administration support. Castiglione hired Stoops a year after taking the job, a pivotal hire that launched Stoops’ career and helped
I Defensive coordinator Brent Venables and offensive coordinator Josh Heupel: Brent Venables is one of only four coaches that have been with Stoops since the start 13 years ago. Entering his ninth year as defensive coordinator, Venables gives the program
stability. His ability to work with several different offensive coordinators underscores his value. First-year offensive coordinator Josh Heupel has been with Stoops all but one season, two years as his starting quarterback and 10 years on staff, starting as a graduate assistant. Heupel has helped develop two Heisman quarterbacks and another that’s a viable candidate this season. BY MIKE BALDWIN
OU athletic director Joe Castiglione, right, and coach Bob Stoops have been an important duo for OU football. PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson Landry Jones is Sherlock Holmes, a fictitious detective famous for his astute logical reasoning and his ability to use forensic science to solve difficult cases. Jones uses checks and reads of defenses to break down difficult defensive schemes. Ryan Broyles is like Watson, the highly intelligent sidekick, an excellent doctor and surgeon, the perfect complement for Holmes. Broyles is highly intelligent and dissects defenses, the perfect complement for Jones. Dr. Watson, left, and Sherlock Holmes. AP PHOTO
OU’S ALL-TIME GREAT DUOS
1956 duo tops for Sooners Landry Jones and Ryan Broyles have formed quite the Dynamic Duo, combining for 28 touchdown passes, the most by any Sooner tandem ever. Can they crack this list of the top five OU duos, any position? I 5. Jack Mildren & Greg Pruitt, 1970-71: These guys made history passing the ball backwards; OU’s move to the wishbone the Mildren-to-Pruitt pitchout the most lethal play in Sooner history. I 4. Jason White & Adrian Peterson, 2004: White won the 2003 Heisman and might have won again in ’04, except for his new teammate. Peterson, a freshman tailback, made such a splash he finished second in the Heisman. White was third. USC’s Matt Leinart won the trophy, with his teammate, Reggie Bush, fifth. The OU duo outpointed the USC duo 1,9541,922. I 3. Billy Sims & Greg Roberts, 1978: Sims won the Heisman Trophy, and his great blocking guard, Roberts, won the Outland Trophy as the nation’s best lineman. I 2. Tony Casillas & Brian Bosworth, 1984-85: OU’s defense was great in ’84 and even better in ’85, when the Sooners won the national championship, Casillas (nose guard) won the Lombardi Award as the nation’s outstanding interior lineman and Boz won the Butkus Award as the nation’s best linebacker. I 1. Tommy McDonald & Jerry Tubbs, 1954-56: Time has not altered the remarkable ’56 season in which McDonald, a halfback, won the Maxwell Award as the nation’s best player and his teammate, Tubbs, a center/linebacker, won the Walter Camp Trophy as the nation’s best player. They finished 3-4 in the Heisman voting, with McDonald only 93 points behind winner Paul Hornung.
BY BERRY TRAMEL
UCO’S DYNAMIC DUO
THREE QUESTIONS
Brady Wardlaw, QB, Southern Nazarene
Central Oklahoma quarterback Ethan Sharp, right, and running back Josh Birmingham will put a lot of points on the board. PHOTO BY ZACH GRAY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Ethan Sharp and Josh Birmingham Central Oklahoma has a dynamic duo in quarterback Ethan Sharp and running back Josh Birmingham. Sharp,
a junior from Eufaula, threw for 2,444 yards and 24 touchdowns. Birmingham, a sophomore from Luther, kept the UCO offense balanced with 1,250 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns. What’s more, Birmingham led the Bronchos in catches with 49 for 384
yards and three TDs. Central Oklahoma is capable of putting up a lot of points. The big question in Edmond is whether the defense can play as well as the offense. BY SCOTT MUNN
THREE QUESTIONS
Armonty Bryant, East Central DE Armonty Bryant made two stops in Texas en route to East Central University. First, there was a season at Abilene Christian University, where he did not get to play. The second was a short trip down the road to Cisco Junior College, where Bryant produced decent numbers. Instead of returning to Abilene Christian — or even giving Midwestern State in his hometown of Wichita Falls, Texas, a chance — Bryant chose a 4-hour, 265-mile trip to Ada. Bryant and East Central have benefitted. The 6foot-4, 250-pound defensive end exploded on the NCAA Division II scene last season while helping a wheezing football program finish with a breath of fresh air. Although the Tigers finished 5-6, they won four
Armonty Bryant East Central defensive end of the last five games of the season. They shared the Lone Star Conference North Division championship with Northeastern Oklahoma State. Consider, too, that ECU had lost 16 consecutive games until a 23-0 victory last September over Southwestern Oklahoma State. Bryant was named firstteam Division II All-American after last season in
which he was third in the nation with 13.5 sacks; totaled 19 tackles for lost yards; returned his only interception 66 yards for a touchdown; returned a fumble for a TD; broke up two passes; forced two fumbles; and blocked four kicks. And, 38 of his 49 total tackles were unassisted. East Central is one of three schools from Oklahoma to join the new Great American Conference. Your team was chosen to finish fifth out of nine in a preseason poll of coaches. We know we go in as an underdog. But we started slow last season, and we really picked it up at the end. We had a lot of young guys grow up and contribute. As long as we keep working as a team like we did at the end of last year ... I can’t wait. You made a big impact
for a football program that has struggled for years. Why did you choose East Central over others that were more successful? I just thought East Central was the place for me. It was a new program to me. They were all new kids. And I think everyone plays hard here. But last season was all right. I think we have a lot more to show. Retribution can be sweet. If you had to circle one team on the schedule that needed a spoon full, which one would it be? The first game. Incarnate Word. They were a new program, and they came here and beat us by a couple of touchdowns. That really woke us up. After that, we really started to play well. But we need to do a little payback on Incarnate Word. BY SCOTT MUNN
Southern Nazarene quarterback Brady Wardlaw already has assaulted the football program’s record section for passing. Completions. Attempts. Yards. Touchdowns. It goes on and on. Now, the senior gets a chance to pile it on. And while doing it, the former Okeene High star wants to lead the Crimson Storm to its first NAIA playoff appearance. Last season of college football. Every senior quarterback would love to lead his team to a national championship. Yeah, we would really like to put our school on the map this season. I think it’s already a great accomplishment that we’re considered on the top 25 teams in the NAIA (Southern Nazarene is No. 19 in preseason ratings.). I think we’re going into the season expecting no less than a conference championship, but to get in the playoffs would be great. Your top receiver, Jarod Martin, returns for his sophomore season. He just makes my job that much easier. He’s a great receiver who plays hard. He has great hands. He is a tough player to defend. I really think he would be a
SNU’s Brady Wardlaw has his name all over the school’s record book. PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES
great player at the Division I level for OU or OSU. Last chance to get another ring, whether it be for the Central States Football League championship or the NAIA title. There have been times when I realized that this is my last chance to do something like that. This will be the last time that I play football. But you have to go on. Hopefully, this time next year I will be coaching at the high school level, a team somewhere in Oklahoma. Right now, I just want to make this season special. BY SCOTT MUNN
SNU’S DYNAMIC DUO
Brady Wardlaw and Jarod Martin Southern Nazarene should have one of the highest-scoring offenses in the NAIA. Quarterback Brady Wardlaw, a senior from Okeene, holds two of the top-five passing records in NAIA history. He’s rewritten the SNU record book for career numbers: pass attempts (916), completions (534), passing yards (6,531), passing touchdowns (71) and total offense (7,130). Wardlaw has a large stable of receivers, but his No. 1 target is Jarod Martin. The sophomore from Westmoore set single-season school records for most receiving yards (980) and touchdown catches (17). Southern Nazarene is No. 19 in the NAIA, which is the first time in school history the football program has been ranked in the preseason top 20. BY SCOTT MUNN
THREE QUESTIONS
STATE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Jack Peavey, director of football operations, Oklahoma Baptist Oklahoma Baptist University announced it will resurrect its varsity football program in 2013. OBU last played football in 1940, but it was dropped for financial reasons. But the Shawnee school’s current administration is ready to ball up on autumn Saturday afternoons, even during uncertain economic times. Jack Peavey was hired as assistant athletic director in charge of new sports, which includes lacrosse and swimming. Peavey is a former football coach at the collegiate and high school levels. He played college ball at Troy and then for the Denver Broncos. He’s been to state championship games. Played for national titles. Participated
Jack Peavey in the Super Bowl. He’s worn the gear and traveled many miles from stadium to stadium. So, anything that’s required for OBU to develop a football program, Peavey pretty much has been there, done it. First day on the job at Oklahoma Baptist, a new football program on order by school administration. Where did you start first? I started with a prayer first. I really did. Being an institution that hasn’t had football for a long time,
PRESEASON ALL-STAR TEAM OFFENSE I QB — Brady Wardlaw, S. Nazarene, 5-11, 175, Sr. Oklahoman’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2010. I RB — Josh Birmingham, Central Oklahoma, 5-8, 185, Soph. Buy a ticket. He’s fun to watch. I RB — John Stelly, Northeastern State, 5-11, 220, Soph. Ready to rebound. Missed 2010 season with a knee injury. I WR — Tucker Holland, Central Oklahoma, 6-1, 180, Jr. The Bronchos’ Wes Welker. I WR — Jarod Martin, Southern Nazarene, 6-2, 195, Soph. Almost bypassed college football. I WR — Trey McVay, Northeastern State, 5-9, 188, Jr. The RiverHawks’ go-to guy in the passing game.
I OL — Cody Hughes, Central Oklahoma, 6-5, 310, Jr. He can provide the daylight Birmingham needs. I OL — Shaquille Roberson, Langston, 6-2, 302, Sr. A handful. I OL — Carlos Savala, East Central, 6-6, 315, Jr. Lone Star North Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2010. I OL — Ryan Sullivan, Southeastern State, 6-2, 285, Sr. Experience will help rebuilding offense. I TE — Ryan Shelley, Southeastern State, 6-2, 225, Jr. Led Savage Storm receivers with 42 catches, 494 yards, 7 TDs.
DEFENSE I DL — Armonty Bryant, East Central, 6-4, 250, Jr. Oklahoman’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2010. I DL — Brandon Lee, Lang-
there are so many moving parts every day. We’re dealing with vendors who want to help us get started, we want to get the best equipment out there from wristbands, socks and girdles. You have to work the numbers since you’re on a budget. But it really has been a lot of fun, and there has been a lot of learning. When will you begin hiring a coaching staff, and when does recruiting begin? We’re hoping to have a head coach by December. We’ve already posted the position, and we’ve had about 60 people who have applied. Some are very qualified, and some are not because they have not had the background. I’ll do some scouting, recruiting through this fall. I want to get video ... I want to have a nice list of kids ready for our coach. But we will recruit in Okla-
homa first and Texas second. Oklahoma Baptist does not have as much as a blocking dummy right now. Everything will be brand new. What other amenities can the school offer that might attract a good student-athlete? Our football program will be unique because we are committed to academic excellence. Our uniqueness is we will integrate our faith on the field in the way we coach, the way we teach and the way we live. The way we will engage today’s athletes will be to teach them lessons that will carry into their adult life by putting God first. We want to put this program together right. We committed to be the best team in the NAIA, but we will be education first. Many programs speak it. We intend to live it daily. BY SCOTT MUNN
BACONE
Aug. 27 at Northeastern, 6 p.m.; Sept. 3 Southwest Baptist, Mo., 6 p.m.; Sept. 10 at Sul Ross State, Texas, 5 p.m.; Sept. 17 Haskell Indian Nations, 6 p.m.; Sept. 24 at Texas-San Antonio, 1 p.m.; Oct. 1 Langston, 6 p.m.; Oct. 8 at SW Assemblies of God, 6 p.m.; Oct. 15 Northwestern State, 2 p.m.; Oct. 29 at Texas College; Nov. 5 at Southern Nazarene, 2 p.m.; Nov. 12 Panhandle State, 2 p.m.
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
Sept. 1 at North Alabama, 6 p.m.; Sept. 10 at Southeastern, 6 p.m.; Sept. 17 at Angelo State, 2 p.m., Sept. 24 at Southwestern, 6 p.m.; Oct. 1 East Central, 2 p.m.; Oct. 8 at Cal Poly, 6 p.m.; Oct. 15 at Washburn, Kan., 1 p.m.; Oct. 22 Ft. Hays State, Kan., 2 p.m.; Oct. 27 Black Hills State, S.D., 6 p.m.; Nov. 5 Northeastern, 2 p.m., Nov. 12 Lindenwood, Mo., 2 p.m.
EAST CENTRAL
Sept. 3 at Incarnate Word, Texas, 7 p.m.; Sept. 10 at Ouachita Baptist, Ark., 7 p.m.; Sept. 17 Northeastern, 6 p.m.; Sept. 24 Southeastern, 6 p.m.; Oct. 1 at Central Oklahoma, 2 p.m.; Oct. 8 at Southwestern, 2 p.m.; Oct. 15 Arkansas-Monticello, 4 p.m.; Oct. 22 at Henderson State, Ark., 3 p.m.; Oct. 29 at Arkansas Tech, 2 p.m.; Nov. 5 Harding, 2 p.m., Nov. 12 Southern Arkansas, 2 p.m.
LANGSTON
Sept. 3 at Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 5 p.m.; Sept. 10 at Tuskegee, Ala., 1 p.m.; Sept. 17 at Missouri Western State, 6 p.m.; Sept. 24 at Emporia State, Kan., 1 p.m.; Oct. 1 at Bacone, TBA; Oct. 8 Panhandle, 2 p.m.; Oct. 15 SW Assemblies of God, 2 p.m.; Oct. 22 at Northwestern, 2 p.m.; Nov. 5 Texas College, 2 p.m.; Nov. 12 at Southern Nazarene, 1:30 p.m.
NORTHEASTERN A&M
ston, 6-3, 274, Sr. Eats running backs. I DL — Peter Brooks, Northwestern State, 6-2, 270, Soph. A beast now. Wait until he’s a senior. I DL — Travis Boswell, Northeastern State, 6-2, 257, Sr. Led RiverHawks with 5.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss. I LB — Tucker Cason, Central Oklahoma, 6-1, 205, Sr. Led Bronchos with 91 tackles, including 8.5 for yards lost. I LB — Prentice Joseph, Bacone, 6-0, 235, Sr. NAIA All-America honorable mention last fall. I LB — Turner Troup, Central Oklahoma, 6-1, 227, Jr. Former Sooner led UCO with 49 solo tackles. I DB — Jonathan Darby, Southwestern State, 6-1, 205, Sr. Topped Bulldogs with 91 tackles. I DB — Creadell Pennon,
Central Oklahoma, 5-10, 200, Jr. Who will take a chance and throw to Pennon’s side? I DB — Matt Pruitt, Southern Nazarene, 6-0, 180, Soph. School-record 59 unassisted tackles last season. I DB — Dontae Smith, East Central, 6-1, 176, Sr. Six interceptions — two returned for touchdowns.
SPECIAL TEAMS I K — Drew Patton, Northeastern State, 6-1, 154, Soph. A dozen field goals and 22 extra points. I P — Cody Lenz, Northeastern State, 6-0, 195, Sr. Averaged 41.4 yards on 57 punts. I KR — Nate Robinson, Northeastern State, 5-8, 170, Sr. An All-America defensive back who accounted for more than 1,000 return yards. SELECTED BY SCOTT MUNN
Aug. 27 Garden City, Kan. 7 p.m.; Sept. 3 at Ellsworth, Iowa, 1 p.m.; Sept. 10 at Blinn, Texas, 7 p.m.; Sept. 17 Cisco, Texas, 3 p.m.; Oct. 1 at Kilgore, Texas, 3 p.m.; Oct. 8 at Trinity Valley, Texas, 3 p.m.; Oct. 15 Tyler, Texas, 3 p.m.; Oct. 22 at Navarro, Texas, 3 p.m.; Oct. 29 at Arkansas Baptist, 3 p.m.
NORTHEASTERN STATE
Aug. 27 Bacone, 6 p.m.; Sept. 3 at Texas-San Antonio, 1 p.m.; Sept. 10 at Nebraska-Kearney, 1 p.m.; Sept. 17 at East Central, 6 p.m.; Sept. 24 Panhandle, 6 p.m.; Oct. 8 at Southeastern, 2 p.m.;
Oct. 15 Harding, Ark., 2 p.m.; Oct. 22. at Arkansas-Monticello, 3 p.m.; Oct. 29 Southwestern, 2 p.m.; Nov. 5 at Central Oklahoma, 2 p.m.; Nov. 12 Midwestern, 2 p.m.
NORTHWESTERN STATE
Sept. 1 Southwestern, 7 p.m.; Sept. 10 at Colorado State-Pueblo, 7 p.m.; Sept. 17 at South Dakota, 4 p.m.; Sept. 24 at Texas College, 2 p.m.; Oct. 1 Missouri S&T, 3 p.m.; Oct. 8 Southern Nazarene, 2 p.m.; Oct. 15 at Bacone, 2 p.m.; Oct. 22 Langston, 2 p.m.; Oct. 29 SW Assemblies of God, 2 p.m.; Nov. 5 at Panhandle, 2 p.m.
PANHANDLE STATE
Sept. 3 Missouri S&T, 7 p.m.; Sept. 10 at New Mexico Highlands, 7 p.m.; Sept. 17 Eastern New Mexico, 7 p.m.; Sept. 24 at Northeastern State, 6 p.m.; Oct. 8 at Langston, 2 p.m.; Oct. 15 Texas College, 1 p.m.; Oct. 22 at SW Assemblies of God, 2 p.m.; Oct. 29 Southern Nazarene, 2 p.m.; Nov. 5 Northwestern State 2 p.m.; Nov. 12 at Bacone, 2 p.m.
SOUTHEASTERN STATE
Sept. 10 Central Oklahoma, 6 p.m.; Sept. 17 at Southern Arkansas, 6 p.m.; Sept. 24 at East Central, 6 p.m.; Oct. 1 Southwestern, 6 p.m.; Oct. 8 Northeastern, 2 p.m.; Oct. 15 Henderson State, Ark., 2 p.m.; Oct. 22 at Arkansas Tech, 6 p.m.; Oct. 29 at Arkansas-Monticello, 3 p.m.; Nov. 5 Ouachita Baptist, Ark., 2 p.m.; Nov. 12 at Harding, Ark., 2 p.m.
SOUTHERN NAZARENE
Sept. 3 Kansas Wesleyan, 6 p.m.; Sept. 10 Haskell Indian Nations, 6 p.m.; Sept. 17 Friends, Kan., 6 p.m.; Sept. 24 at Bethel, Kan., 6 p.m.; Oct. 1 at SW Assemblies of God, Texas, 6 p.m.; Oct. 8 at Northwestern, 2 p.m.; Oct. 15 vs. Mid-America Nazarene at Wichita, Kan., 2 p.m.; Oct. 22 Texas College, 2 p.m.; Oct. 29 at Panhandle, 2 p.m.; Nov. 5 Bacone, 2 p.m.; Nov. 12 Langston, 1:30 p.m.
SOUTHWESTERN STATE
Sept. 1 at Northwestern, 7 p.m.; Sept. 10 Southern Arkansas, 6 p.m.; Sept. 17 at Henderson State, Ark., 6 p.m.; Sept. 24 Central Oklahoma, 6 p.m.; Oct. 1 at Southeastern, 6 p.m.; Oct. 8 East Central, 2 p.m.; Oct. 15 Ouachita Baptist, 6 p.m.; Oct. 22 at Harding, Ark., 2 p.m.; Oct. 29 at Northeastern, 2 p.m.; Nov. 5 Arkansas Tech, 2 p.m.; Nov. 12 at ArkansasMonticello, 3 p.m.
STATE COLLEGE POWER POLL (Last season’s record in parentheses) I 1. Northeastern State (6-5): Ready to return to football glory days? I 2. East Central (5-6): Tigers must prove themselves in new Great American Conference. I 3. Central Oklahoma (2-9): A little defense will go a long way. I 4. Southern Nazarene (7-4): Historical season in store? I 5. Northwestern State (8-3): Quarterback Kyle Jech to carry the load. I 6. Southwestern State (3-8): Could surprise. I 7. Langston (6-4): Quar-
terback Darrion Lewis returns from injury. I 8. Southeastern State (3-8): Rebuilding. I 9. Panhandle State (6-4): Playing for late head coach Mike Wyatt. I 10. Bacone (3-8): New coach Trevor Rubly brings optimism, hope. I Final 2010 power poll: 1. Northwestern State; 2. East Central; 3. Northeastern State; 4. Southern Nazarene; 5. Langston; 6. Southeastern State; 7. Southwestern State; 8. Central Oklahoma; 9. Panhandle State; 10. Bacone SELECTED BY SCOTT MUNN
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OU QUARTERBACK DYNAMIC DUO: DREW ALLEN & BLAKE BELL
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Starsky and Hutch Allen is a lot like Ben Stiller’s character, David Starsky, a streetwise cop, a curious risk taker. Bell is more like Owen Wilson’s character, Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson, laid back, easy going. “I’m kind of the chill guy,” Bell said. “Drew is a real funny guy. He’s the chirper. Owen Wilson, left, and But it’s funny. You laugh Ben Stiller as “Starsky most of the time.” And they make a great and Hutch.” AP PHOTO team. “Get us together and we’ll get after somebody,” Bell said. “If someone slips up and says something wrong we’ll stay on the thing. If somebody says something Drew will chirp in.”
OU QUARTERBACKS DYNAMIC DUO
Dave Robertson and Kerry Jackson, 1972 Oklahoma’s Blake Bell, left, and Drew Allen are battling for the Sooners’ backup job, but they say there’s no animosity between them. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
‘We got the good hair’ NORMAN — It’s an unpopular topic: what to do if the starting quarterback gets hurt. But Oklahoma should be in good hands if the backup quarterbacks have anything to say about it. Sophomore Drew Allen and redshirt freshman Blake Bell are battling for OU’s backup quarterback position behind Landry Jones. First off, what about the hair? Both you guys have Landry Jones beat by a mile with your hair. Bell: “Yeah, you’re right. We got the good hair. Quarterbacks have to look good.” Allen: “Blake’s got the hair, shove it and fade it up to the top. I’m only growing it out because of my mom. She’s coming to visit, and she said, ‘your hair better be long.’” How has your relationship developed over the
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR JOSH HEUPEL ON OU QUARTERBACKS “Landry has better command of our overall offense. He understands what we’re doing and how the defense dictates where we’re going with the football. He’s a lot better with his recognition of defenses. Blake Bell and Drew Allen make sure to get better each and every day. We’ve seen a lot of growth out of Blake so we’re excited about the progress he’s made. Drew is taking care of (the football), communicating well and playing up tempo so we’re really impressed with Drew as well.”
last year or so, battling for the backup spot? Bell: “Me and Drew, we’ve been pretty good friends. Like Coach (Josh) Heupel says, we’re a group. We’re a team. We’re not going to veer off. Allen: “We just feed off each other. We’re really good friends. We do a lot of stuff together off the field. Really tight-knit group. Go to a movie, go to dinner. We all live in the same neighborhood. Landry will call,
and they’ll come over” What is the relationship like on the field? Bell: “We’re always joking around, though you have to know when you have to be serious. Drew, he’s kind of the jokester. He’ll say some things out on the field. Allen: “There’s no animosity. There’s going to be one guy out there, and that guy needs to produce.” What do you find admirable about the other guy?
Bell: “Off the field, he’s a pretty good guy. He’s got a pretty good attitude. He handles his business, but he talks all crazy. Lightens the atmosphere.” Allen: “Blake’s a good guy. He’s a little sensitive now and then. He’ll get after you if you get on him. If Coach Heupel gets on him, he’ll fire back.” What do you find most annoying about the other guy? Bell: “He’ll come at you pretty hard when he’s joking. You throw a bad ball, he’ll let you know about it. You just gotta know it’s Drew.” Allen: “There’s nothing irritating, but he is the younger guy. So I do have to initiate him a little bit. The initiation is overdue. It is time to pick on the younger guys.” BY MIKE BALDWIN
The Sooners on occasion have used two quarterbacks. But rarely week to week, and usually because they needed to. Not because they wanted to. But in 1972, Chuck Fairbanks deployed both Dave Robertson, a senior recruited to be an I-formation QB, and Kerry Jackson, a freshman well-suited to the wishbone. Robertson made all the starts, but Jackson rushed for 109 yards in the season opener, and Fairbanks used him frequently. Against Texas, Jackson relieved Robertson in both halves and directed the first touchdown drive of a 27-0 victory. The results were superb. OU went 11-1 and averaged 33.3 points a game. Robertson rushed for 310 yards and threw for 1,136, completing more than 50 percent of his passes. Jackson rushed for 314 yards and threw for 164. BY BERRY TRAMEL
POSITION ANALYSIS
Doesn’t get much better than a Heisman candidate Landry Jones is a Heisman candidate that will own most school passing records. The only criticism is he’s 4-5 as a starter in road games. Drew Allen and Blake Bell have talent but no experience. If Jones suffers a long-term injury there’s a good supporting cast, but this offense is built around the quarterback. Starter Landry Jones 6-4 239 Jr. Reserves Drew Allen 6-5 239 So. Blake Bell 6-6 245 RFr.
Unit grade: A-minus
It doesn’t get much better than having a Heisman candidate leading the offense.
OU RUNNING BACK DYNAMIC DUO: BRENNAN CLAY AND ROY FINCH
DUO THEY RESEMBLE
Siegfried and Roy Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn were Germans who traveled thousands of miles to entertain Las Vegas audiences for three decades, becoming American citizens along the way. OU’s running back tandem — Roy Finch (Florida) and Brennan Clay (California) — traveled more than a thousand miles to be part of the Sooners’ tradition. But in this comparison, Roy is Siegfried and Bren- Illusionists Siegfried nan is Roy. and Roy. AP PHOTO Finch has shifty moves and magic feet like Siegfried the illusionist. Clay is the dependable back who picks up blitzes like Roy, who organized white tigers and white lions for the show.
OU RUNNING BACK DYNAMIC DUO OU’s Brennan Clay, left, and Roy Finch both missed time with injuries last season but are expected to play a larger role in the Sooner backfield this year. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
‘He’s a lovable person’ NORMAN — Oklahoma may have lost the steady production of running back DeMarco Murray from last season, but it returns the duo of Roy Finch and Brennan Clay. Last season Finch emerged as the Sooners’ second-leading rusher with 398 yards and two touchdowns in eight games. Clay saw limited action in nine games last season, rushing for 127 yards on just 36 carries. Both missed time last season due to injuries. Both return this season expected to bolster a crowded backfield for the Sooners. They can also be found frequently on Twitter and carry that relationship on the field with each other. What is your relationship like? Clay: That’s my boy right there. Him and I are always going to go at it and compete. I think we like to definitely push each other
because we pretty much are similar in skill set — he’s just small and shifty and I’m more like the bigger guy. I love the boy to death. Him and I go right together. Finch: We have a lot fun on the field together. Brennan’s a great talent. We both present a lot of similar things that we can present to the field. Just competing against him has really upped my level of play. What is it like on the field during practice together? Clay: On the field we’re pretty much boys. On the kickoff return we’ll joke around a little bit, but other than that we’re pretty serious besides in the film. Film room is where we go at each other. Finch: Me and Brennan always joke on each other because sometimes I’m on the A Field and sometimes he’s on the B Field, and vice versa. We watch film on each other and during film
ASSISTANT COACH CALE GUNDY ON OU RUNNING BACKS “There’s a lot of potential. There are a couple of guys that are really explosive, very dangerous. But it’s not an experienced group. It’s a younger group. Everybody is fighting to get reps. That’s why every day after practice we’re watching film, we’re taking notes. If you miss a pass protection and our (quarterback) gets hit in the back, we fumble and turn it over in a key situation or he gets knocked out of the game you’re going to be standing alongside me on the sidelines.” we just kind of crack jokes on each other. If he has a bad play or I have a bad play, we crack jokes on each other but it’s all fun and games. What is one thing someone doesn’t know about the other? Clay: He’s a lovable person. He has so much love to share, so much love to spread. He’ll tell you in a heartbeat that he loves you and he might not even know you, but he’s one lovable person. Finch: He talks way too
much. Way too much. He talks too much, that’s all. Is there one habit that stands out? Clay: He’s late all the freaking time, but it’s all good. That’s my boy. He’s always going to be there, he’s always going to work hard and he loves what he does. Finch: I’m late, but I’m not always late to everything. I got to prioritize a little better and get to my meetings more on time, but I’m working on that. BY JACOB UNRUH
Billy Vessels and Buck McPhail, 1952 Clendon Thomas and Tommy McDonald. Billy Sims and Kenny King. Steve Owens and Ron Shotts. Greg Pruitt and Joe Wylie. The Sooners have had a ton of great running back combos. But the best ever might have been Vessels, the halfback, and McPhail, the fullback. McPhail played behind the great Leon Heath in 1950, when Vessels was a sophomore star. Vessels was injured most of 1951, when McPhail averaged a stunning 8.6 yards per carry, on 101 rushes. Finally, they were together in 1952 and responded with an historic season. Vessels rushed for 1,072 yards and won the Heisman Trophy. McPhail rushed for 1,018 yards.
BY BERRY TRAMEL
POSITION ANALYSIS
Talented but unproven There’s talent but it’s unproven. No one will carry the load. Carries will be divided. Whoever has the hot hand jumps to the front of the line. The Sooners can go with speed (Roy Finch), physicality (Jonathan Miller), a receiver out of the backfield who picks up blitzes (Brennan Clay) or a talented true freshman (Brandon Williams) who is still learning the offense. Starter Brennan Clay 5-11 195 So. Reserves Roy Finch 5-7 170 So. Brandon Williams 6-0 195 Fr. Jonathan Miller 6-0 200 So. Dominique Whaley 5-10 197 Jr.
Unit grade: B
A talented group but it’s uncertain who will step up in crunch time.
OU DYNAMIC DUO: KENNY STILLS & TONY JEFFERSON
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Luke Skywalker & Han Solo The San Diego products are “Star Wars” headliners. Stills is Han Solo, a dynamic wide receiver who produces highlight-reel plays. He likes to talk big. At times Han Solo, left, and Luke he can be a little Skywalker. PHOTO PROVIDED controversial. Stills would enjoy being captain of the Millennium Falcon and hanging with someone like Chewie. Jefferson goes by the book, plays fundamentally sound but the nickel back delivers hard hits. Jefferson is a cerebral player who would pick Yoda’s brain to improve his play on the field.
OU RECEIVER DYNAMIC DUO
Tinker Owens & Billy Brooks, 1973-75
Oklahoma safety Tony Jefferson, left, and receiver Kenny Stills didn’t really get along when they first met. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Pair growing up together NORMAN — They both
grew up around San Diego. They came to OU together. They live together. They both love Twitter. Kenny Stills and Tony Jefferson seem to have as close a friendship as two college football players could have. But it wasn’t always that way. What kind of relationship do you have? Stills: Tony and I weren’t always so tight. There were days when we stayed in the dorms when we first got here that we didn’t say anything to each other. But now, it’s rough for me to go a day without seeing him now. We went through so much, workouts and improving each other — we have high expectations of
each other. That’s huge in a friendship. How is it going against each other in practice? Jefferson: During the summer to now, I end up covering Kenny a lot in practice. I actually got a pick covering him and I was talking crap to him later on that day, so it was funny. I don’t cover him all the time, but when it happens, it happens, and whoever wins, we’re obviously gonna talk trash to each other. Stills: I was in the slot and I ran an out route. Landry (Jones) kind of threw the ball behind me. Tony undercut it and I had to chase his butt down. There’s always a lot of fun when both of us are out there going against each
ASSISTANT COACH JAY NORVELL ON WIDE RECEIVERS “We are talented, but we are still so young. We’re just scratching the surface of how good we can be… Ryan (Broyles) is kind of at the top end, then you’ve got four or five guys that are really just learning they can do special things. So that part of it is really exciting because every day we go out we’re kind of tapping into new limits of what we can be. When everybody starts firing on all cylinders then we really have something special.”
other. I’m trying to make him improve and that’s what he’s doing for me. What should people know about the two of you? Jefferson: We just have that relationship where it’s like two brothers. I annoy him sometimes and he annoys me, but whatever.
I’ve been living with him since I got here. We went through the recruiting thing with each other. Stills: I feel like everybody knows everything about Tony if you follow him on Twitter. He’s a big Justin Bieber fan. BY SCOTT WRIGHT
Owens (70) and Brooks (24) combined for just 94 catches in their careers. They had just 17 combined as seniors in 1975. Ryan Broyles alone had 15 against Iowa State last season. But Owens and Brooks were fabulous receivers in an era of little Sooner passing. Both made all-American as seniors and were among the greatest big-play producers in OU history. Owens averaged 26.5, 22.9 and 25.3 yards per catch his final three seasons. Brooks averaged 26.2, 25.1 and 22.8 his three OU seasons. For good measure, they combined for seven rushing TDs (Brooks four, Owens three) on reverses. In Bob Stoops’ offense, they would have been a national sensation. In Barry Switzer’s offense, they were something even rarer. Difference-maker wide receivers.
BY BERRY TRAMEL
WR POSITION ANALYSIS
One of the country’s best A question mark a year ago, the Sooners have one of the best receiving corps in the country. Ryan Broyles might set records that will never be broken. Kenny Stills set freshmen records. Trey Franks would start for many teams. Senior Dejuan Miller is 100 percent recovered from a knee injury. Jaz Reynolds is back on track. True freshman Kameel Jackson impressed during fall camp. Starters Ryan Broyles 5-10 188 Sr. Kenny Stills 6-1 190 So. Dejuan Miller 6-4 215 Sr. Reserves Trey Franks 5-10 185 So. Jaz Reynolds 6-2 200 So. Kameel Jackson 6-0 195 Fr.
Unit grade: A An All-American and several talented young receivers that will continue to improve.
OU OFFENSIVE LINEMAN DYNAMIC DUO: GABE IKARD & BEN HABERN
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Timon and Pumbaa (Lion King) Timon, the meerkat, has a unique sense of humor like Ikard, who enjoys making others laugh and has been known to fire a snappy one-liner. Pumbaa, the warthog, is Timon and steady like Habern, who makes sure the offensive line knows all Pumbaa. PHOTO PROVIDED of its checks and can have some fun, sometimes at Timon’s expense. Habern told Ikard: “You have a big butt like Pumbaa.” Ikard responded: “And you have little hands like Timon.”
OU OFFENSIVE LINE DYNAMIC DUO Gabe Ikard, left, and Ben Habern have grown close since Ikard moved to the offensive line after coming to OU as a tight end. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
A match made in food NORMAN — Unlike last season, the Sooners return six players with experience on the offensive line. Junior Ben Habern started each game last season at center, while sophomore Gabe Ikard, a Bishop McGuinness graduate, is expected to start at left guard after playing in every game last season. Last season, though, the offensive line was a big concern for the Sooners, but it instead helped them win the Big 12 Championship and the Fiesta Bowl. The 6-foot-4, 292-pound Habern recorded 123 knockdowns last season and was an All-Big 12 honorable mention by The Associated Press. He also started 10 games his freshman season at center before suffering a season-ending injury against Texas Tech. Ikard, who is now 6-foot-4 and 295 pounds after entering OU as a tight end, started 12 of 14 games last season and was an Academic All-Big 12 first team member behind his 4.0 GPA.
OFFENSIVE LINE COACH JAMES PATTON ON OU’S OFFENSIVE LINE “As a group we have some game experience so we should be better than last year. We have some young guys who will push (the starters) and make us better every week. We need to be more physical run blocking and do a good job pass protecting, pick up blitzes, give Landry (Jones) time to get passes off. We’re making pretty good strides but we still have a lot of work to do.” What is your relationship like? Habern: (Laughs) Gabe’s one of my really good friends. Gah, he’s out of control. He cracks me up all the time. We always give him a hard time because he came in as a tight end and he was 245 pounds and now he’s 295, so he’s gained like 50 pounds. We give him a hard time and joke around with him, but we love joking around with each other and give each other a hard time. Ikard: Very close, since I really didn’t know him that well until I switched to the offensive line. We just get along really well. He’s a great guy and fun to be around.
Habern likes to cook, does Ikard get involved or just eat the food? Habern: (Laughs) Let’s just say he eats the food. He’ll add his 2 cents in, but at the end of the day he likes to eat. Is Habern the best cook on the team? Ikard: I wouldn’t know that. I’ve had a Habern meal or two. They’ve treated me right; he can cook it up a little bit. I don’t know if he’s the best. I’d have to eat somebody else’s cooking. Is there anything embarrassing you want to share about the other? Habern: We give him a hard time for his butt. The thing is, his butt’s huge.
Ikard: There’s really no arguing that point. It’s been there my whole life. He has very, very small hands; baby hands. He has been known as baby hands, T-Rex arms, which explains his ridiculous strength in the weight room. But small hands, short arms, and he kind of looks like a bear cub. Is there anything you tease each other about? Habern: (Laughs) Just that he gained 50 pounds over like four months. He definitely had to eat a lot of food to do that. When we go out to eat and stuff, the kid will order an unreasonable amount of food, which is so funny. He doesn’t want to have to keep that weight but he has to. So, he’ll go and get like three or four burgers at once and eat them all. Ikard: When I don’t come in for him at center, he gets really mad. When we’re doing like a set of six and we switch out, and I don’t come get him for awhile, he’s not very happy. He’ll let me know about it. BY JACOB UNRUH
Mark Hutson and Anthony Phillips, 1985-87 Offensive line coach Merv Johnson moved both Phillips and Hutson from tackle to guard, and the result was perhaps the best O-line in OU history during the great 33-3 three-year run they were together. Phillips is one of only three Sooners to make all-conference four times. He was an all-American in 1986, then returned to all-American status in 1988, the year after Hutson left. Hutson started as a freshman in 1984, then moved to guard and with Phillips made Jamelle Holieway’s wishbone sing. BY BERRY TRAMEL
POSITION ANALYSIS
Be more physical A veteran unit with 81 career starts needs to be more physical but the O-line helped the offense average 481.4 yards. Center Ben Habern is a preseason All-Big 12 selection. Starters LT Donald Stephenson 6-6 307 Sr. LG Gabe Ikard 6-4 295 So. C Ben Habern 6-4 292 Jr. RG Tyler Evans 6-5 304 Jr. RT Daryl Williams 6-6 313 RFr. TE James Hanna 6-4 243 Sr. Reserves LT Lane Johnson 6-6 296 Jr. LG Stephen Good 6-6 305 Jr. C Austin Woods 6-4 290 So. RG Adam Shead 6-4 314 RFr. RT Lane Johnson 6-6 296 Jr. TE Trent Ratterree 6-3 248 Sr.
Unit grade: B
A solid but unspectacular group that has something to prove.
OU DEFENSIVE LINE DYNAMIC DUO: CASEY WALKER & STACY MCGEE
‘Two peas in a pod’ on the line NORMAN — It’s hard work down in the trenches on the defensive line. Stacy McGee and Casey Walker have been grinding it out together since they both arrived at OU in 2008, and this year, they’ll be two of the most closely watched players in crimson and cream as they try to hold the defensive front together. Of course, with that kind of scrutiny comes a lot of pressure, which also leads to some intense meetings with defensive line coach Jackie Shipp. A lot of defensive linemen have to work to keep their weight up during the season. Is it a bad idea to be around you guys at dinner time? McGee: Yeah, because we usually just got out of meetings and everybody’s mad about something. We’ll
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR BRENT VENABLES ON THE DEFENSIVE LINE “The tackles — Casey (Walker), Stacy (McGee), Jamarkus (McFarland) — have looked very good. Torrea (Peterson) has some special ability. We’re hoping he can come along and expedite his development. Our ends — Ronnell (Lewis), Frank (Alexander) and David King — we feel are capable of playing at a dang good level. Geneo (Grissom) and Chuka (Ndulue) have pleased us with their suredness, quickness and physicality. After having a good spring, Chuka has taken it to another level and is earning our trust."
DEFENSIVE LINE ANALYSIS Coaches believe with a year’s experience this unit is better than given credit. Casey Walker
Stacy McGee
probably take your plate. Walker: After that meeting and it’s time to go eat, you just want to be by yourself. Don’t say nothin’ to me right now. Just give me 15 minutes to regroup. Does Stacy ever stop smiling? Walker: No, that’s McGee. Have you guys always been good friends? McGee: Yeah, we’re brothers now. We had to come in
and deal with coach (Jackie) Shipp, deal with everything you get used to playing college football, and playing at Oklahoma. That was an experience for us. Coach Shipp calls us two peas in a pod. When I’m in trouble, he’s in trouble. When he’s in trouble, I’m in trouble. So I try to keep him out of trouble. BY SCOTT WRIGHT
Starters DE Frank Alexander DT Casey Walker DT J. McFarland DE Ronnell Lewis Reserves DE David King DT Stacy McGee DT Torrea Peterson DE Geneo Grissom DE Chuka Ndulue
6-4 6-2 6-2 6-2
255 Sr. 308Jr. 296 Jr. 244 Jr.
6-4 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-3
273 Jr. 299 Jr. 292 RFr. 250 RFr. 251 Rfr.
Unit Grade: B-minus
Coaches think this unit is vastly improved but players must prove it.
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Like Jerry Lewis, Casey Walker can get a little loud and silly. Stacy McGee is the quiet one. And he can sing a little.
OU DEFENSIVE LINE DYNAMIC DUO
Lee Roy and Dewey Selmon, 1973-75 There’s a good reason Dewey Selmon didn’t win the Outland Trophy or Lombardi Award. His little brother beat him to it. Lee Roy Selmon, generally acknowledged as the greatest player in OU history, played alongside Dewey in both ’74 and ’75, with Lee Roy at tackle and Dewey at nose guard. With the Selmon brothers on the line, OU gave up more than 20 points only twice in three seasons and never more than 27. BY BERRY TRAMEL
OU LINEBACKER DYNAMIC DUO: TOM WORT & JAYDAN BIRD
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Jake and Elwood (The Blues Brothers) Jayden Bird is the outgoing partner, a rascal like John Belushi’s character Jake. Tom Wort is the down-to-earth complement, Dan Akroyd’s character Elwood. Their The Blues conversations might not be that Brothers. different than the Blues Brothers’ PHOTO PROVIDED most famous exchange. “First you traded the Cadillac in for a microphone,” Jake said. “Then you lied to me about the band. Now you’re going to put me right back in the joint (jail).” “They’re not gonna catch us,” Elwood responded. “We’re on a mission from God.”
OU LINEBACKERS DYNAMIC DUO
George Cumby and Daryl Hunt, 1977-78
Jaydan Bird, left, and Tom Wort arrived at OU together. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Serious linebacker business The Oklahoma linebackers seem to take on the personality of their boss, defensive coordinator Brent Venables — loose and laidback away from the field, giving way to hardcore intensity when there’s work to be done. Tom Wort and Jaydan Bird have been through the wringer at OU since arriving in January 2009, and they’re even closer friends because of everything they went through together. But all the fun and games are over once a guy goes and gets married. What are linebacker meetings like? Wort: There are times we can laugh and joke around, but for the most part, it’s
LINEBACKERS COACH BRENT VENABLES ON OU’S LINEBACKERS “We’re not real deep but there are some good players. It’s a group likes to play, likes to compete. They’re physical. They’re instinctive. And they have really good chemistry. We’ve been fortunate to have guys like Travis (Lewis) who have been incredibly successful. Tony (Jefferson) has a real knack and a chance to be a special player. The development that Tom (Wort) has had this year compared to last year is not even close. Corey Nelson loves to work and always is around the ball. Joseph (Ibiloye) has length and can play multiple positions.” serious and down to business. We’re pretty serious in meetings. Bird: Coach (Brent) Venables will let the jokes go pretty far, but it just depends on the day. Some days, he’ll cut it out pretty quick.
It seems like all the linebackers here are pretty tight. Is that the case? Wort: To play linebacker at Oklahoma, you’ve got to be a different type of person. All the stuff we go through together — workouts and meetings and
practice — you have no choice but to form a close group. You guys came to OU at the same time. Do you have a different kind of bond because of that? Wort: We came in early, went through all the workouts together. Me and Jaydan were walking around crunched over because our abs were hurting so bad. Jaydan, how long have you been married? Bird: Since May 29. They tease me and they nag me about it, but it’s all fun and games. I’m kind of a chill guy who just lets it happen, because I’m above that. BY SCOTT WRIGHT
Hunt came to OU as a heralded recruit out of Odessa Permian and lived up to the billing, playing as a true freshman on the 1975 national championship team. Cumby came to OU as an unheralded fullback the same year, was moved to linebacker in 1976 and was a star by 1977. For two seasons, Hunt and Cumby were defensive terrors together. Both made all-American in 1977; Hunt made it in 1978, then Cumby made it in 1979 after Hunt went to the NFL. Both were three-time all-Big Eight picks. They finished their careers No. 1 (Hunt, 530) and No. 3 (Cumby, 435) in total tackles. BY BERRY TRAMEL
POSITION ANALYSIS
Deep unit suddenly thin A deep unit suddenly is thin. Travis Lewis, the preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, is sidelined early with a broken toe. Austin Box tragically died in May. Coaches say middle linebacker Tom Wort is much improved. Talented Corey Nelson fills in for Lewis. Nickel back Tony Jefferson delivers big hits and played well as a true freshman. Joseph Ibiloye, a versatile backup, received rave reviews in fall camp. Starters WLB Travis Lewis 6-2 227 Sr. MLB Tom Wort 6-0 229 So. SLB Tony Jefferson 5-10 200 So. Reserves WLB Corey Nelson 6-1 225 So. MLB Jaydan Bird 6-2 235 Jr. SLB Joseph Ibiloye 6-3 225 Jr.
Unit grade: B
The grade improves to an A-minus when Lewis is healthy, an A if Wort matches expectations.
OU DEFENSIVE BACK DYNAMIC DUO: JAMELL FLEMING & DEMONTRE HURST
‘Everybody dougies from Texas’
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Bad Boys (Miami police detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Barnett) Jamell Fleming: “I’m Mike Lowrey (Will Smith’s character) because I’m cute and I’m funny.” Demontre Hurst: “I’m Marcus (Martin Lawrence’s character). I’m funny, too, but I’m always getting mad at him because he’s doing stuff he’s not supposed to be doing.” Fleming: “But I’m the one who likes to do things out of the ordi- Will Smith, left, and Marnary.” tin Lawrence, right, in Bad Hurst: “And he thinks Boys II. AP PHOTO he knows everything.” Fleming: “But I get the job done. And I’ll take a bullet for him.” Hurst: “He gets the job done the hard way. I get the job done the correct and easy way.”
OU DEFENSIVE BACKS DYNAMIC DUO
Roy Williams and Derrick Strait, 2000-01
Jamell Fleming, left, and Demontre Hurst, right, faced each other in high school but now form a strong duo in the Sooners’ secondary. PHOTOS BY THE OKLAHOMAN NORMAN — The Oklahoma secondary will look quite a bit different this season with the departures of Quinton Carter and Jonathan Nelson. But the Sooners bring back a lot of talent at the corners in Jamell Fleming and Demontre Hurst. Hurst and Fleming teamed up for 121 tackles and six interceptions in 2010 and should be even more productive this season in a pass-happy Big 12. When did you first meet and what were your impressions of each other? Fleming: We played in high school. I didn’t know he was on the other team. But when we got here he told me he was from Lancaster. I couldn’t believe it. The first impression I got was I bet he can run.
Hurst: I knew of him. My coaches were saying they had one of the best secondaries in the state. I didn’t know he came up here (to OU) until I met him and recognized him. What do you remember of that game? Did the other stand out? Fleming: Nah, man. He did all right (laughs). Nah, they did beat us though. But we didn’t have a quarterback. And he knows that. They could just tee off on us because we couldn’t throw the ball. Hurst: That was our last little rivalry with each other. My team beat his team. We won that day so we’re the best. What’s one thing most people don’t know about you two? Fleming: Demontre likes
OU DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR BRENT VENABLES ON THE SECONDARY: “We’re not real deep in our secondary but we really feel good about some playmakers there, guys (like Jamell Fleming and Demontre Hurst) who have proven to be playmakers. When you look at what Gabe Lynn did this spring, we’ve got three corners. Aaron Colvin (and Javon Harris) we feel really good about those guys and the knack they’ve shown. Those two guys are young players but they’ve shown the innate ability to be around the football and make plays.”
to dance. He can dougie a little bit, but everybody dougies from Texas. Hurst: Everybody don’t know that Jamell is really low-key funny. He says the weirdest thing and it’s so funny. I don’t think everybody else knows that except the DBs. His personality is totally different in the DB meeting room. He just
blurts out stuff and it’s the funniest stuff in the world. Jamell, what was the funniest moment you’ve seen from Demontre? Fleming: Halloween. He had this mask on. I didn’t even know it was him. He scared me so bad. It was a Jason mask and he came in here dancing all up on me. BY DARNELL MAYBERRY
Perhaps the best single-game defensive performance in OU history came in the 2000 national title game, the 13-2 victory over Florida State in the Orange Bowl. Williams at strong safety and Strait at cornerback were common denominators on those teams.
BY BERRY TRAMEL
POSITION ANALYSIS
Corners return strong, two new safeties have experience Cornerbacks Demontre Hurst and Jamell Fleming played well their first year as starters. Fleming was second in the nation in passes defended. Gabe Lynn, who played well last spring filling in for Fleming, gives the Sooners three solid cornerbacks. There are two new safeties. Aaron Colvin made a smooth transition from cornerback to strong safety. Free safety Javon Harris played well in Bedlam. Starters CB Jamell Fleming 5-11 191 Sr. CB Demontre Hurst 5-10 181 Jr. FS Javon Harris 5-11 207 Jr. SS Aaron Colvin 6-0 176 So. Reserves CB Gabe Lynn 6-0 195 So. CB Joe Powell 6-0 171 So. FS Sam Proctor 6-0 222 Sr. SS Quentin Hayes 6-0 181 RFr.
Unit grade: B
The cornerback tandem played well. Colvin is solid. Lynn is on the spot.
OU SPECIAL TEAMS DYNAMIC DUO: TRESS WAY & JIMMY STEVENS
‘We’re on the same page’ NORMAN — Kickers often are a different breed with a unique viewpoint. Other than a brief special teams session at the start of practice, kickers work outby themselves while teammates are pushing and shoving and colliding on the practice field. Tress Way owns a 45.4yard career punting average and vows to improve after correcting some technique glitches. Jimmy Stevens unfairly has been viewed as a liability. The Heritage Hall product is 30 of 36 on field goals the past two seasons. How do you guys help each other? Stevens: I might see him doing something in practice that might affect his kicking if he’s not hitting the ball as well as he could be. I’m not a punting specialist but I’ve been around it awhile so I can kind of tell things that he does wrong and things he does right. Way: Jimmy and I have been through all those national camps and have learned from the best. It’s cool when he comes back. I listen to what he’s saying. I know what he’s saying is right. The same thing on a field goal, if he miss hits, I can help him with what’s going on. It’s cool to feed off each other. What is practice like together on the field? Stevens: We joke around quite a bit, but at practice it’s serious whenever we need to be. If we’re stretching or after we’re done kicking, we like to joke around. Way: It wasn’t really like that when we first came in because I didn’t think I’d be punting. I thought I’d be kicking so it was sort of a competition. Now we’re on the same page, rooming on the road. How do you compete with each other?
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Similar to the notorious Hole in the Wall gang, Jimmy Stevens and Tress Way constantly are trying to escape trouble. Way’s booming punts are like Robert Redford’s character Sundance, who devises plans to divert disaster. Way’s booming punts can flip the field to assist the defense after the offense has been backed up near its goal line. Butch Cassidy and Stevens, scrutinized as the Sundance Kid. much as anyone on the AP PHOTO roster, is like Paul Newman’s character Butch Cassidy. Stevens gets criticized for missing field goals but comes through in the clutch more often than given credit (19 of 23 on field goals).
OU KICKERS DYNAMIC DUO
Scott Blanton and Brad Reddell, 1992
OU’s Tress Way, left, and Jimmy Stevens say there were competitive at first but are now on the same page. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN Stevens: We’ll play some games here and there. Occasionally we’ll go out and play some golf and get a little competitive in that. He’s pretty good at golf. He hits the ball well and is getting better. Way: During bye, only bye week, a week we take it a little easier during practice, the specialists play 3-on-3 (touch football). It’s usually me and Jimmy and somebody else versus Michael Hunnicutt and Patrick O’Hara. I’m the quarterback. Jimmy is a dirty wide receiver. He’s real quick, low to the ground. He runs a post and I hit him for a touchdown. Are there any quirks or annoying habits that stick out? Stevens: No, not really. We all get along pretty well.
COACH BOB STOOPS ON THE SPECIAL TEAMS “I think we’re a lot better. Out kickers are doing really well kicking the ball. Jimmy Stevens and Michael Hunnicutt are much better than a year ago (on kickoffs). It’s not even close. All of them are much better on field goals, too. Jimmy and Michael have been much more consistent... (Punter) Tress Way is really hitting the ball. He gets as many 70 yarders as 50 yarders (in practice). He’s getting a bunch of them, so hopefully that will continue (into the season).”
Way: Jimmy can get so mad about a situation. It’s so funny. He does this yell really loud without opening his mouth and grunting his teeth. It’s like an “urrr.” I crack up every time. When he sees me laughing he starts laughing. What’s something about him that maybe a lot of people don’t know? Stevens: He’s really hard on himself. People might
not think that, but he wants to be the best. If he’s not hitting the ball well, he might not show it, but I know that he’s frustrated with himself. Way: I’m a little more talkative. Jimmy is definitely not afraid to get in trouble. Not in bad trouble. He sometimes just has a really funny attitude about stuff. BY MIKE BALDWIN AND JACOB UNRUH
1992 was a forgettable year for the Sooners, with a 5-4-2 record. But OU had perhaps its greatest kicking combo ever. Blanton made 16 of 18 field goals, an .889 percentage that was the best in OU history until Garrett Hartley made 19 of 20 in 2006. Reddell capped a great career with a 41.9-yard punting average. Reddell finished his career with a 41.2-yard average over four seasons and ranks with Jeff Ferguson and Michael Keeling as the greatest punters in OU history. Blanton, a sophomore in ’92, finished with 41 career field goals, fifth-most in Sooner history. BY BERRY TRAMEL
POSITION ANALYSIS
Special teams strong, kickoff coverage needs work Tress Way is one of the nation’s top punters. He claims his mechanics were off last season, so he could be in for a huge season. Kicker Jimmy Stevens made 19 of 23 field goals but was limited to kicks inside the 40. Ryan Broyles is an elite punt returner. One area that needs dramatic improvement is kickoff coverage. The Sooners gave up four kickoff returns for touchdowns. Starters K Jimmy Stevens 5-5 172 Sr. P Tress Way 6-1 218 Jr. PR Ryan Broyles 5-10 188 Sr. KR Trey Franks 5-10 184 So. KR Brennan Clay 5-11 194 So. KO Patrick O’Hara 6-0 192 Jr. PLS James Winchester 6-3 200 Sr. FGLS Austin Woods 6-4 290 So.
Unit grade: B
Overall, pretty solid but Stevens must expand his range and kickoff coverage must improve.
2011 OU DEPTH CHART
2010 OU FINAL STATISTICS
OFFENSE
QB RB FB WR SL WR TE LT LG C RG RT
12 15 21 22 33 32 24 16 85 2 4 18 82 47 59 69 64 77 61 50 75 74 79 71
Team
DEFENSE Landry Jones Drew Allen Brennan Clay Roy Finch Trey Millard Marshall Musil Dejuan Miller Jaz Reynolds Ryan Broyles Trey Franks Kenny Stills Kameel Jackson James Hanna Trent Ratterree Donald Stephenson Lane Johnson Gabe Ikard Stephen Good Ben Habern Austin Woods Tyler Evans Adam Shead Daryl Williams Tyrus Thompson
Jr. So. So. So. So. So. Sr. So. Sr. So. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. RFr. RFr. RFr.
6-4 6-5 5-11 5-7 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-2 5-10 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-4 6-3 6-6 6-6 6-4 6-6 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-4 6-6 6-5
229 139 194 166 249 236 217 198 188 184 189 195 243 248 307 296 295 305 292 290 304 314 313 297
SPECIAL TEAMS
DE DT DT DE SLB MLB WLB CB SS FS CB
LS
P
36
Tress Way
Jr.
6-1
218
PK
17 43
Jimmy Stevens Patrick O’Hara
Sr. Jr.
5-5 6-0
172 192
KR PR
90 85 53 94 97 92 84 98 1 5 21 55 28 7 9 9 14 29 30 27 6 3
86 50 21 22 85 4
David King Geneo Grissom Casey Walker Torrea Peterson Jamarkus McFarland Stacy McGee Frank Alexander Chuka Ndulue Tony Jefferson Joseph Ibiloye Tom Wort Jaydan Bird Travis Lewis Corey Nelson Jamell Fleming Gabe Lynn Aaron Colvin Quintin Hayes Javon Harris Sam Proctor Demontre Hurst Joe Powell
James Winchester Austin Woods Brennan Clay Roy Finch Ryan Broyles Kenny Stills
Jr. RFr. Jr. RFr. Jr. Jr. Sr. RFr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. So. So. RFr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So.
Sr. So. So. So. Sr. So.
6-5 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-4 6-3 5-10 6-3 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-11 6-0 5-10 6-0
6-3 6-4 5-11 5-7 5-10 6-1
273 250 308 292 296 299 255 251 199 219 229 236 227 219 191 195 176 181 207 222 181 171
200 290 194 166 188 189
OU First Downs ................................ 371 Rushing............................... 130 Passing ............................... 217 Penalty.................................. 24 Rushing Att-Yds ................ 578-1932 Yards Passing ........................... 4807 Passes C-A-I ...................414-633-12 Total Offensive Plays............... 1211 Total Yards................................ 6739 Avg. Gain per Play............... 5.6 Return Yards............................. 1481 Fumbles-Lost............................. 23-6 Penalties-Yards ..................... 72-592 Interceptions-Yards............... 19-223 Punts-Avg............................. 73-44.0 Punt Returns-Yards............... 38-323 Kickoff Returns-Yards........... 42-935 Possession Time ..................... 30:18 Third-Down Conversions..... 109-245 Sacks-Yards ........................... 37-276
Opp. ............ 248 ............ 111 ............ 121 .............. 16 ... 504-2085 .......... 2981 271-496-19 .......... 1000 .......... 5066 ............. 5.1 .......... 2043 ......... 28-13 ..... 102-851 ....... 12-225 ...... 99-41.9 ......... 24-73 ..... 81-1745 ......... 29:38 ....... 79-235 ....... 21-197
Individual Rushing Player Att. Yards Murray............................282 1214 Finch.................................85 398 Madu ................................59 254 Clay...................................36 127 Millard ..............................24 74 Calhoun ............................11 22 Franks.................................4 19 Allen ...................................5 17 Musil ..................................3 11 Nimmo................................1 -13 Team.................................17 -63 Jones ................................51 -128 Passing Player Att. Com. Int. Yds. Jones ............... 617 405 12 4718 Allen .................. 14 9 0 89 Nimmo................. 2 0 0 0 Pass Receiving Player No. Yards Broyles ...........................131 1622 Stills .................................61 786
TD Long 15 63 2 29 1 34 0 13 3 13 0 6 0 9 1 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 1 18 TD Long 38 86 0 24 0 0 TD Long 14 81 5 59
Murray..............................71 Kenney..............................33 Hanna ...............................18 Franks...............................29 Miller ................................15 Ratterree..........................10 Millard ..............................16 Madu ................................11 Finch.................................10 Caleb...................................4 Calhoun ..............................2 Clay.....................................3
594 544 292 263 199 198 135 66 49 32 14 13
5 4 7 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
76 86 76 24 37 47 25 15 16 11 12 8
Kicking Player Punts Long FG Long PAT Way............. 73-44.0 85 O’Hara...................... 4-6 45 9-10 Stevens.................... 19-23 42 53-53 Returns Player KO Punts Int. Fumble Broyles ................. 2-32 34-268 Madu ................ 11-309 Murray.............. 10-249 Clay..................... 6-119 Franks................. 5-116 Kenney.................. 3-64 1-25 Hanna ..................... 2-9 Millard .................. 2-19 Finch ..................... 1-18 C.Nelson ...................... 1-3 Harris........................... 1-11 Stills ............................ 1-16 Fleming........................ 5-59 Carter .......................... 4-38 T.Lewis ........................ 3-43 J.Nelson....................... 2-0 Hurst ........................... 1-49 Box............................... 1-0 R.Lewis........................ 1-12 Jefferson ..................... 2-22 1-6 Tackles T.Lewis 109, J. Nelson 102, Carter 96, Beal 72, Fleming 71, Wort 66, Jefferson 65, Hurst 50, Alexander 39, R. Lewis 37, Box 37, Colvin 34, Harris 28, McGee 26, McFarland 23, C. Nelson 21, Macon 21, Proctor 17, Ibiloye 13, Taylor 12, Bird 11, King 11, Trice 9, Millard 8, Noble 6, Walker 5, Franks 4, Washington 4, Haywood 3, Winchester 3, Calhoun 2, Caleb 2, O’Hara 2, Miller 1, Stephenson 1, Hanna 1, Madu 1, Stills 1, Broyles 1, Murray 1
2011 OU FOOTBALL ROSTER 1 Tony Jefferson
DB 5-10 199 So. Chula Vista, Calif. (Eastlake)
29 Quentin Hayes
DB 6-0 181 RFr. Lancaster, Texas (Lancaster)
68 Bronson Irwin
OL 6-5 305 So. Mustang (Mustang)
2 Trey Franks
WR 5-10 184 So. Orange, Texas (W. Orange-Stark)
30 Javon Harris
DB 5-11 207 Jr. Lawton (MacArthur)
69 Lane Johnson
OL 6-6 296 Jr. Groveton, Texas (Kilgore College)
2 Julian Wilson
DB 6-2 185 RFr. Moore (Southmoore)
31 Daniel Franklin
LB 6-2 233 Jr. Mount Airy, Ga. (Habersham Central)
70 Dylan Dismuke
OL 6-7 299 Fr. Duncan (Duncan)
3 Joe Powell
DB 6-0 171 So. Dallas, Texas (Skyline)
31 Dominique Whaley RB 5-10 197 Jr. Lawton (Langston)
71 Tyrus Thompson
OL 6-5 297 Fr. Pfl ugerville, Texas (Pfl ugerville)
4 Kenny Stills
WR 6-1 189 So. Encinitas, Calif. (La Costa Canyon)
32 Jamell Fleming
DB 5-11 191 Sr. Arlington, Texas (Seguin, Texas)
72 Derek Farniok
OL 6-9 325 Fr. Sioux Falls, S.D. (Washington)
5 Joseph Ibiloye
LB 6-3 219 Jr. Garland, Texas (South Garland)
32 Marshall Musil
FB 6-2 236 So. La Crosse, Kan. (La Crosse)
73 Josh Aladenoye
DT 6-6 316 So. Mesquite, Texas (North Mesquite)
6 Demontre Hurst
DB 5-10 181 Jr. Lancaster, Texas (Lancaster)
33 Trey Millard
FB 6-2 249 So. Columbia, Mo. (Rock Bridge)
74 Adam Shead
OL 6-4 314 RFr. Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill)
6 Ben Sherrard
QB 6-4 228 Jr. Arlington, Texas (Lamar)
34 Jermie Calhoun
RB 6-0 214 Jr. Ben Wheeler, Texas (Van)
75 Tyler Evans
OL 6-5 304 Jr. Straff ord, Mo. (Straff ord)
7 Corey Nelson
LB 6-1 219 So. Dallas, Texas (Skyline)
35 Julian Winters
DB 5-10 156 RFr. Sacramento, Calif. (Christian Brothers)
76 Jarvis Jones
OL 6-7 289 Sr. Richmond, Texas (LSU)
8 James Haynes
DB 6-1 189 RFr. Orange, Texas (W. Orange-Stark)
36 Joel Ossom
FB 5-10 225 Jr. Denton, Texas (Ryan)
77 Marquis Anderson
DT 6-3 277 Fr. Cibolo, Texas (Byron M. Steele)
9 Gabe Lynn
DB 6-0 195 So. Tulsa (Jenks)
36 Tress Way
P
6-1 218 Jr. Tulsa (Union)
77 Stephen Good
OL 6-6 305 Sr. Paris, Texas (Paris)
9 Ryan Caro
WR 5-7 173 Sr. Soto, Texas (De Soto)
37 Dylan Seibert
P
6-3 215 Fr. Tulsa (Booker T. Washington)
78 Jake Reed
OL 6-6 294 So. Ardmore (Ardmore)
10 Blake Bell
QB 6-6 245 RFr. Wichita, Kan. (Bishop Carroll)
37 Danzel Williams
RB 5-8 186 Fr. Arlington, Texas (James Martin)
79 Daryl Williams
OL 6-6 313 RFr. Lake Dallas, Texas (Lake Dallas)
10 Rashod Favors
LB 6-1 237 RFr. Fort Worth, Texas (Dunbar)
38 Michael Hill
K
80 Jordan Phillips
DT 6-6 329 Fr. Towanda, Kan. (Circle)
11 Bennett Okotcha
DB 5-11 168 Fr. Coppell, Texas (Coppell)
39 Dillon Schooley
DB 5-11 177 RFr. Oklahoma City (Putnam City North)
80 Jordan Eagle Road
WR 6-2 185 Fr. Talihina (Talihina)
11 Kendal Thompson
QB 6-2 183 Fr. Oklahoma City (Southmoore)
40 P.L. Lindley
LB 6-2 236 Fr. Round Rock, Texas (Stony Point)
81 Nyko Symonds
WR 5-10 163 RFr. Oklahoma City (Southmoore)
12 Landry Jones
QB 6-4 229 Jr. Artesia, N.M. (Artesia)
41 Erik Lee
LB 6-2 208 So. Oklahoma City (Casady)
82 James Hanna
TE 6-4 243 Sr. Flower Mound, Tex. (F. Mound)
13 Londell Taylor
LB 6-0 213 Fr. Vian (Vian)
42 Jesse Paulsen
DB 6-0 193 Jr. Albuquerque, N.M. (New Mexico)
82 Tanner Gillette
WR 5-11 180 Fr. Austin, Texas (Lake Travis)
14 Aaron Colvin
DB 6-0 176 So. Owasso (Owasso)
43 Patrick O’Hara
K
83 John-Philip Hughes TE 6-4 245 Fr. Tulsa (Edison)
15 Drew Allen
QB 6-5 239 So. San Antonio, Tex. (Alamo Heights)
44 Nathan Hughes
DE 6-6 248 Fr. Spring, Texas (Klein Oak)
84 Frank Alexander
15 Lamar Harris
DB 6-1 187 Jr. Gilmer, Texas (Gilmer)
45 Caleb Gastelum
LB 6-1 196 RFr. Claremore (Home School)
85 Ryan Broyles
WR 5-10 188 Sr. Norman (Norman)
16 Jaz Reynolds
WR 6-2 198 So. Houston, Texas (Eisenhower)
47 Zach Montana
DB 5-11 192 Jr. Flower Mound, Texas (F. Mound)
85 Geneo Grissom
DE 6-4 250 RFr. Hutchinson, Kan. (Hutchinson)
17 Jimmy Stevens
K
5-5 172 Sr. Oklahoma City (Heritage Hall)
47 Trent Ratterree
TE 6-3 248 Sr. Weatherford (Weatherford)
86 James Winchester
DS 6-3 200 Sr. Washington (Washington)
17 Trey Metoyer
WR 6-2 185 Fr. Whitehouse, Texas (Whitehouse)
48 Aaron Ripkowski
FB 6-2 255 Fr. Dayton, Texas (Dayton)
87 Derrick Bradley
WR 5-6 170 Jr. Houston, Texas (Alief Elsik)
18 Michael Hunnicutt
K
49 David Driskill
FB 6-1 230 RFr. Oklahoma City (Casady)
87 Max Stevenson
TE 6-6 237 Fr. Spring, Texas (Klein Oak)
18 Kameel Jackson
WR 6-0 195 Fr. Arlington, Texas (Sam Houston)
50 Austin Woods
OL 6-4 290 So. Rockwall, Texas (Rockwall-Heath)
88 Sheldon McClain
WR 6-2 190 RFr. Cibolo, Texas (Byron M. Steele)
19 Justin McCay
WR 6-2 209 RFr. Shawnee Mission, Kan. (B. Miege)
51 Greg Off enburger
LB 6-2 235 Fr. Norman (Norman)
89 Austin Haywood
TE 6-4 247 So. Moore (Southmoore)
19 Jesse Bell
DB 6-0 188 Sr. Rowlett, Texas (Northeastern St.)
52 Kellen Jones
LB 6-1 215 Fr. Houston, Texas (St. Pius X)
90 David King
DE 6-5 273 Jr. Houston, Tex. (Strake Jesuit Prep)
20 Frank Shannon
LB 6-1 216 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Skyline)
53 Casey Walker
DT 6-2 308 Jr. Garland, Texas (Garland)
91 R.J. Washington
DE 6-3 248 Jr. Ft. Worth, Tex. (Keller Fossil Ridge)
21 Brennan Clay
RB 5-11 194 So. San Diego, Calif. (Scripps Ranch)
54 Nila Kasitati
TE 6-4 285 Fr. Euless, Texas (Trinity)
92 Stacy McGee
DT 6-4 299 Jr. Muskogee (Muskogee)
21 Tom Wort
LB 6-0 229 So. New Braunfels, Texas (N. Braunfels)
55 Jaydan Bird
LB 6-2 236 Jr. Wichita, Kan. (Conway Springs)
94 Eric Hosek
K
22 Roy Finch
RB 5-7 166 So. Niceville, Fla. (Niceville)
56 Ronnell Lewis
DE 6-2 244 Jr. Dewar (Dewar)
94 Torrea Peterson
DT 6-3 292 RFr. San Antonio, Texas (East Central)
23 Brandon Williams
RB 6-0 192 Fr. Brookshire, Tex. (Brookshire Royal)
58 Eric Humphrey
DT 6-3 271 RFr. Dallas, Texas (Parish Episcopal)
95 Jordan Wade
DT 6-4 290 Fr. Round Rock, Texas (Stony Point)
24 Dejuan Miller
WR 6-4 217 Sr. Metuchen, N.J. (Metuchen)
59 Donald Stephenson OL 6-6 307 Sr. Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs)
95 Damon Williams
DT 6-3 293 RFr. Irving, Texas (Nimitz)
25 Aaron Franklin
LB 6-1 211 RFr. Marshall, Texas (Marshall)
60 Drew Serruto
OL 6-5 295 Jr. Centerville, Ohio (Eastern Michigan)
96 Mitch Tate
DE 6-5 250 Fr. Bartlesville (Bartlesville)
26 Jonathon Miller
RB 6-0 199 So. Garland, Texas (Naaman Forest)
61 Ben Habern
OL 6-4 292 Jr. Argyle, Texas (Liberty Christian)
97 Jamarkus McFarland DT 6-2 296 Jr. Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin)
27 Sam Proctor
DB 6-0 222 Sr. Pearland, Texas (Pearland)
64 Gabe Ikard
OL 6-4 295 So. Oklahoma City (Bishop McGuiness)
98 Chuka Ndulue
DE 6-3 251 RFr. Dallas (Dallas Jesuit Prep)
28 Travis Lewis
LB 6-2 227 Sr. San Antonio, Texas (Robert E. Lee)
67 Robert Hollis
OL 6-5 335 Fr. Tulsa (Edison)
99 Mitch Williams
DE 6-3 222 Jr. Tulsa (Northeastern State)
5-9 169 RFr. Richardson, Texas (Pearce)
5-8 165 Fr. Tarpon Springs, Fla. (Tarpon Springs)
6-0 192 Jr. Topeka, Kan. (Washburn University)
DE 6-4 255 Sr. Baton Rouge, La. (S. Lab School)
5-10 150 Fr. Sherman, Texas (Sherman)
Unlikely duo anchors OSU staff BILL YOUNG & JOE WICKLINE | A SCHOOL THAT ONCE STRUGGLED TO KEEP TALENTED ASSISTANTS NOW HAS A STRONG GROUP
Jenni Carlson jcarlson@ opubco.com
COMMENTARY
S
TILLWATER — Bill Young and Joe Wickline are an unlikely duo. Young is the grandfatherly type, always quick with a joke for his players and a smile for anyone passing his way. Wickline is the drillsergeant sort with a crew cut and an I-just-spentan-entire-practice-yelling-at-my-guys voice. But these two Oklahoma State assistants are more alike than they seem. They have become successful coaches. They have been sought-after men. Yet, they have shown they are committed to the Cowboys. They are a sign of just how far the program has come. There was a time when assistants like Young and Wickline didn’t stay put in Stillwater. Now? “It is a good deal, and we realize it,” said Young, the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator. “We understand how fortunate we are to be here.” We’ve long heard that kind of talk from OSU assistants. What else are they supposed to say about the school that’s writing their paychecks? But Young and Wickline aren’t just talking about how great their gigs are.
They are showing it. Wickline is considered among the best offensive line coaches in college football. He’s developed the likes of Charlie Johnson, Russell Okung, not to mention the Cowboys’ current crop of standouts. Several programs have made overtures and attempted to hire him away from OSU, including Texas a season ago. He said no before the process even started. “You think about the greener grass. You think about the bigger place,” said Wickline, whose other stops include his alma mater, Florida, Tennessee and Mississippi. “Stillwater and Oklahoma State, I guess everybody has their own opinions, but to me, it’s good stuff. It’s good for me and my family. “I feel good about coming to work, so why am I going to mess with it?” Young feels the same way. When the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator job came open after the 2008 season, the OSU alum got on the phone right away. Young talked to Joe DeForest about the job nearly a dozen times. He wanted it badly. “After being here,” Young said, “it’s an even better opportunity than I thought it was.” The leadership of the program is solid. The camaraderie among the coaching staff is strong. The chemistry between coaches and players is superb. That has led to unprecedented success on
the field. Those intangibles enhance the tangibles. State-of-the-art facilities. Top-of-the-line amenities. Long-term contracts. “The last time I was here, our contracts were up in January,” said Young, who was an OSU assistant from 1976-78. “They fired us Dec. 10, and we had a little over two weeks to find a new job.” Young landed at Iowa State, but because he made only $250 a month as a part-time coach, he had to substitute teach just to pay the rent. Is it any wonder multiyear, high-dollar contracts are a big deal to football assistants? Credit Les Miles for starting the trend in Stillwater. Yet for several years, the improved contracts weren’t always enough to keep assistants. Sure, guys like Larry Fedora, Tim Beckman and Dana Holgorsen left to be head coaches. Yes, Karl Dunbar moved on to the NFL. You can understand those types of moves. But up-and-comers like Curtis Luper and Trooper Taylor made lateral moves. That isn’t happening much anymore. As Young and Wickline have demonstrated, coaches want to be there and want to stay there. “I don’t know what rung of the ladder Oklahoma State was on among coaching jobs,” Wickline said. “But I’ll tell you this — it’s on a higher rung now.”
OSU assistant Joe Wickline is considered among the best offensive line coaches in the college ranks. Several programs have attempted to hire him away. PHOTO BY JOHN CLANTON, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU defensive coordinator Bill Young returned to Stillwater when the job came open after the 2008 season. PHOTO BY JOHN CLANTON, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU SCHEDULE ANALYSIS
Sept. 3 vs. La.-Lafayette The Cowboys are 7-0 all-time against the Ragin’ Cajuns. Win No. 8 should come easily. ULL has a new coach and has been picked to finish near the bottom of the Sun Belt Conference. Sept. 8 vs. Arizona Once an attractive nonconference series, this matchup lost some shine when the Cowboys routed Arizona in last December’s Alamo Bowl. Still, the Wildcats have elite offensive skill players, if no experienced offensive linemen. Sept. 17 at Tulsa This game carries a scare factor, sandwiched between Arizona and A&M, with a 9 p.m. kickoff against the dangerous Golden Hurricane offense. This is a veteran TU team and one that would covet an upset. Sept. 24 at Texas A&M This game is nothing shy of momentous for the Cowboys when considering their unabashed title hopes. It’s the big game on the sched-
ule, maybe across the Big 12. It’ll be a tough task at Kyle Field, although OSU has won the last three meetings. Oct. 8 vs. Kansas The Jayhawks have fallen on hard times. And among a gauntlet of rugged road games, this will be a welcome exit to the rest area that is Boone Pickens Stadium before heading back out. Oct. 15 at Texas OSU ended a long losing streak at Texas a year ago, but those ’Horns were hardly of standard UT stock. Will these be any better? The Cowboys still figure to have an edge in talent. Oct. 22 at Missouri The Cowboys stunned a high-ranked Tigers team in their last trip to Columbia. Mizzou’s defense should be stout, but the offense has issues. Oct. 29 vs. Baylor For all the recent excitement surrounding the Bears, they haven’t fared so well against the class of the league. OSU rolled them up with ease a year ago. And this one is back in Stillwater.
Nov. 5 vs. Kansas State Bill Snyder has returned to bolstering his squad with transfers. And the Wildcats could be improved, having added talent. But there are QB concerns and a lack of playmakers overall. Nov. 12 at Texas Tech The Cowboys won comfortably in Lubbock last year. The Red Raiders could be improved in Year 2 of the Tommy Tuberville regime — or not, depending on much much he drifts away from the spread offense. Nov. 18 at Iowa State Any late-season visit to Ames can be dangerous, with the chance of wicked weather. The Cyclones seem to be on the rise. But are they athletic enough to hang with the Pokes? Dec. 3 vs. Oklahoma In a perfect scenario, the Cowboys and Sooners meet unbeaten with the Big 12 title on the line. It’s a long and difficult road for OSU. But if they somehow make it, this will be the biggest game in program history. BY JOHN HELSLEY
2011 OSU football schedule Date Saturday, Sept. 3 Thursday, Sept. 8 Saturday, Sept. 17 Saturday, Sept. 24 Saturday, Oct. 8 Saturday, Oct. 15 Saturday, Oct. 22 Saturday, Oct. 29 Saturday, Nov. 5 Saturday, Nov. 12 Friday, Nov. 18 Saturday, Dec. 3 TV channel guide
Opponent vs. La.-Lafayette vs. Arizona at Tulsa at Texas A&M
Location Stillwater Stillwater Tulsa College Station, Texas Bye week vs. Kansas Stillwater at Texas Austin, Texas at Missouri Columbia, Mo. vs. Baylor Stillwater vs. Kansas State Stillwater at Texas Tech Lubbock, Texas at Iowa State Ames, Iowa Bye week vs. Oklahoma Stillwater
Time 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 9 p.m. TBA
TV Fox Col. Sp. ESPN FSN TBA
TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 8 p.m.
TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA ESPN2
TBA
ABC
Fox College Sports — Cox N/A, UVerse 647-649, DirecTV 617/623, Dish Network N/A ESPN — Cox 29/HD 720, Dish 140, DirecTV 206, UVerse 602/HD 1602 ESPN2 — Cox 28/HD 721; Dish 144; DirecTV 209; UVerse 606/HD 1606 ABC (KOCO) — Cox 8/HD 705, Dish 5, DirecTV 5, UVerse 5/HD 1005 FSN — Cox 37/722, Dish 416, DirecTV 676/HD 679; UVerse 753/HD 1753
Radio information
Oklahoma City: KXXY-FM 96.1
Other Cowboy Sports Network affiliates in Oklahoma and neighboring states:
Ada: KYKC-FM 100.1; Altus: KWHW-AM 1450; Amarillo, Texas: KATP-FM 101.9; Anadarko: KACO-FM 98.5; Bartlesville: KWON-AM 1400, KRIG-FM 104.9; Blackwell: KOKB-AM 1580 Broken Bow: KKBI-FM 106.1; Cordell: KCDL-FM 99.3; Claremore: KRVT-AM 1270; Enid: KNID-FM 107.1; Frederick: KTAT-AM 1570; Grove: KGVE-FM 99.3; Guymon: KGYN-AM 1210; Hobart: KTJS-AM 1420; Hugo KMMY-FM 96.5; Lawton: KVRW-FM 107.3; McAlester: KTMC-FM 105.1; Ponca City: WBBZ-AM 1230; Shawnee: KGFF-AM 1450; Stillwater: KSPI-AM 780; Stillwater: KSPI-FM 93.7; Tahlequah: KTLQ-AM 1350 Tulsa: KFAQ-AM 1170; Vinita: KGND-AM 1470; Weatherford: KWEY-FM 97.3; Woodward: KMZE-FM 92.1
OSU’S DYNAMIC DUO
No separating OSU’s dynamic duo BY JOHN HELSLEY Staff Writer jhelsley@opubco.com
STILLWATER — The coffee shop debate begs the unanswerable question: Who’s the more legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate, Brandon Weeden or Justin Blackmon? Is it the quarterback or the wide receiver? Touchdown deliverer or touchdown maker? A dynamic duo for sure, having emerged a year ago to combat the criminally insane outside expectations that Oklahoma State was slipping toward some Big 12 bottom feeder status, Weeden and Blackmon sure carry the look of hero and sidekick. But then, and here we go again, which one’s which? Another worthy debate. Except, there’s no separating the two. Each points to the other, humbly praising his pal’s super skills. More importantly, they recognize that they couldn’t — nor would want to — do it without the other. That’s why they sat there together last winter, pledging their allegiance to the Cowboys, and each other, for one more goround, putting the NFL on hold. “We were trying to figure out what we were going to do, what we thought was best for ourselves, him and his wife and his family,” Blackmon said of that much-anticipated decision. “It felt great going up there at the press conference knowing we were both coming back and we
The dynamic duo tag certainly applies, on the field and off, for Oklahoma State’s Brandon Weeden, right, and Justin Blackmon. PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN
were gong to make another run at another great season and a championship.” Said Weeden: “It definitely makes me sleep good at night knowing I have him out there to throw it to. It’s comforting.” The dynamic duo tag certainly applies, on the field and off. Both Weeden and Blackmon rose from near obscurity a year ago. Neither had done much previously, nothing to
suggest they’d combine for one of the great pass-andcatch seasons in Cowboys history. Weeden set single-season school records for passing yards (4,277), total offense (4,209), touchdown passes (34), completions (342), attempts (511) and completion percentage (66.9). He led the Big 12 and finished third nationally in passing yards, producing four of the top seven single-game passing totals in
program history. And his 2010 season included seven 300-yard passing games and at least two touchdown tosses in 11 of the team’s 13 games, earning him the vote for first team All-Big 12 quarterback by the coaches and the media. Weeden’s go-to guy: Blackmon, who led the nation averaging 148.5 receiving yards per game, with his 1,782 yards the sixth-best receiving season in NCAA history.
He set an NCAA record with 12 straight games of at least 100 yards and a TD catch. His 20 touchdowns and 111 receptions were school records. For all that, Blackmon was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year by the coaches and AP and won the Biletnikoff Award, recognizing the nation’s outstanding receiver. Who knew? Weeden and Blackmon knew.
“When I first got here and he was third-string quarterback, you could tell he was good just by how he was throwing the ball,” Blackmon said. “You could tell he had a great arm and was very accurate.” Weeden saw some things, too. “I’m not going to lie, when I first saw him, and Dez Bryant was still here, I said he was the closest thing to Dez Bryant,” Weeden said. “As far as body type, they look identical in pads. “So body type, ball skills when the ball’s in the air – going up and getting it – I thought if there was anybody on our team or on campus right now that could be that special, it would be him. “He just never really had that many opportunities.” The opportunities eventually came for both. And a duo was born, delivered on the field and budding into a friendship and even expanding to an ambitious social media campaign – Weeden2Blackmon — further promoting a special connection. “It started really in the spring before last season,” Weeden said, “but mostly over that summer, when we’d do our 7-on-7 stuff out there when we were on our own. “Once we got to fall camp, whenever coach (Dana) Holgorsen would walk by me he’d say, ‘If it was me, I’d throw it to 81.’ He just kept repeating that. And it just kind of blossomed. Pretty soon, I was counting my blessings he was on my side.” That’s the way Cowboys fans feel — about them both.
OSU’S DYNAMIC DUO: JUSTIN BLACKMON AND BRANDON WEEDEN
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Two heroes on OSU offense STILLWATER — The concept of a dynamic duo conjures up a comic book sort of scenario. Such scenarios typically call for a hero and sidekick. Batman and Robin. Green Hornet and Kato. Boris and Natasha. OK, maybe not. So, in the case of OSU’s dynamic duo, Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon, who’s the hero and who’s the sidekick? Cowboys safety Markelle Martin offered his assessment. “I would say Blackmon is the hero,” Martin said. “Sometimes Weeden will get into a little bind, a little trouble and he can just throw the ball up to Blackmon. And he’ll save the day. “He’s that talented to be that kind of guy — save the offense, save a drive, save a quarterback. “And that’s what a hero does, he saves the day.” Let the debate begin: So, who really is the hero?
Justin Blackmon PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES
Weeden: “He’s the hero and I’m the sidekick, no question about it. Justin does all the dirty work. He’s the hero. He’s a stud.” Blackmon: “I would say I’m more of the sidekick. And Brandon is the super hero. He controls everything. I just do what he tells me to do.”
Brandon Weeden PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES
Your teammate Markelle Martin, seemingly a neutral observer, makes an interesting point. Weeden: “Exactly. That’s perfect. There were times last year when nothing was open and I’d just throw it in his vicinity and he’d be a hero and snag it and make a play. Markelle’s right, no
doubt about it.” Blackmon: “I guess I never thought it about it that way. And that is a way to look at it. But Brandon is the man in charge. Wherever he throws that ball, that’s where I’m going to be. It’s like he throws the ball and I go fetch.” OK, Brandon, if Justin’s the hero, what about a costume? Weeden: “He’d look good in a cape. He’s got that physique, too. I can’t see him wearing goggles or anything.” Your turn, Justin, a hero outfit for Brandon? Blackmon: “He needs the little Robin mask, with a cape as well. But Robin’s a sidekick. Blackmon: “Oh, yeah. Well, it would have to be like Flash or something. He needs a hat, a cool facemask.” Weeden: “Oh, so my face needs covering up?” BY JOHN HELSLEY
OSU’S ‘OTHER’ DYNAMIC DUOS Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon aren’t the only standout Dynamic Duo in Stillwater. Here’s a look at two of the most important duos tied to OSU football: I Athletic director Mike Holder and booster Boone Pickens: The palatial estate that is Boone Pickens Stadium ranks among the best of facilities in all of college football. It’s a shining example of OSU’s elevated status in the game, a status that has translated onto the field. And it wouldn’t be possible without Mike Holder and Boone Pickens. The friendship forged by Holder and Pickens, dating back decades, evolved into a concerted effort to overhaul the school’s athletic image. The effort is ongoing, with
new practice fields finally prompting an image of the indoor facility to come, along with the promise of an entire athletic village. I Coach Mike Gundy and assistant coach Joe DeForest: Mike Gundy and Joe DeForest have been here for OSU’s entire transformation. They joined the first staff of Les Miles to pick up the pieces of the Bob Simmons regime. They stuck together when Miles bolted for LSU, sharing a vision of what the program could become and sharing a plan for making it happen. Still aligned, head coach and associate head coach, they continue to usher the Cowboys to bolder goals and heights. BY JOHN HELSLEY
Boone Pickens, left, and Mike Holder have forged a friendship, dating back decades, that evolved into a concerted effort to overhaul Oklahoma State’s athletic image. PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE
Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton Jr. Last season created a magical connection between Weeden and Blackmon. And the relationship only blossomed in the offseason, with the two becoming quite close. How close? Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly close? Blackmon says yes, oh, yes. “Shake and bake,” Blackmon said. Picking a famous pop culture duo to describe he and Weeden, Blackmon went with Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton Jr., from the movie Talladega Nights. “I’d be the guy who drives the Old Spice car, Cal,” Blackmon said. That leaves Weeden to fill Ferrell’s shoes — and there is a slight resemblance — as Ricky Bobby. In the sports world, Blackmon and Weeden have their favorite duos. For Weeden, it’s Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Blackmon prefers Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, and David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez.
Will Ferrell, left, and John C. Reilly starred in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. PHOTO BY SUZANNE HANOVER, COLUMBIA PICTURES
OSU’S ALL-TIME GREAT DUOS
Top 5: Defense makes a stand Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon already have teamed for 21 touchdown passes, with another hopefully-memorable season to go. Here are the top five dynamic duos, regardless of position, in OSU history: I 5. James “Duck” White & Phillip Dokes, 197475: Cornerstone defensive tackles in an era when the Cowboys played great defense. I 4. Mike Gundy & Hart Lee Dykes, 1986-88: Barry Sanders made everyone forget how good this combination was, but they teamed on 28 touchdown passes. I 3. Barry Sanders & Thurman Thomas, 1987: Thomas was an all-American tailback in ‘87, Sanders an all-American kick returner. Epic NFL players throughout the ‘90s, they don’t rank higher here only because Sanders’ ascent to mythic status didn’t occur until after Thomas was gone. I 2. Josh Fields & Rashaun Woods, 2001-03: From the Bedlam ’01 game-winner to the Bedlam blowout of ’02 to the seven TD catches vs. SMU in ’03, this tandem made history – 34 touchdown connections. I 1. Mark Moore & Leslie O’Neal, 1984-85: Believe it or not, OSU once was known for defense. Moore was a two-time all-American safety, 1985 and 1986, who was known for big hits, while O’Neal was a pass-rushing demon in his All-American years of ’84 and ’85.
BY BERRY TRAMEL
OSU QB DYNAMIC DUO: STARTER BRANDON WEEDEN & COACH TODD MONKEN
‘Different because he’s an adult’ STILLWATER — Todd Monken’s first season as Oklahoma State’s offensive coordinator has already been made easier by his quarterback. Brandon Weeden’s age and maturity make him someone that Monken, who spent the past four seasons with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, could easily work with. Weeden, a senior who is 27 years old, completed 67 percent of his passes and threw for 3,391 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2010. How is your relationship so far? Monken: Real good. It’s different because he’s an adult. He’s married; it’s like your buddy is playing quarterback. Now we don’t hang out together, but it’s like the NFL, your buddy is playing quarterback. Weeden: Everything’s really good. ... I think he’s going to get me ready to play at the next level. He is so detailed. ... He’s pretty sophisticated and sometimes he talks over my head, and I have to bring him back down to my level. All the terminology is different. He may call a ‘post route’ a ‘take route’ ... I’m thinking, ‘What did he just say?’ But that was really the first week. We’re on the same page now. Monken: He’s a guy that obviously older, more mature. ... He is able to speak his mind — good and bad — about what he liked and disliked. ... He’s supposed to have enough confidence in himself that when he believes in something to tell me. What is annoying about Brandon? Monken: The annoying thing is that when I got here in the spring, he had one class. And he had to miss the beginning of meetings because he had one class. Are you kidding
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Tom Brady and Bill Belichick The relationship between quarterback and coach is critical, with two bosses (of sorts) essentially called to share a vision as well as headsets. Like with Brady and Belichick, mutual trust and respect is a key component in OSU’s pairing of Weeden and Monken. Monken offers an NFL element as a former Jacksonville Jaguars assistant. Weeden leads the rock star life of the Patriots quarterback Tom BMOC. Yet coming Brady, left, and coach Bill Belichick have had a long together, they’re on the same page and prosperous working relationship. AP PHOTO on a mighty big stage.
OSU QUARTERBACK DYNAMIC DUO
Charlie Weatherbie and Harold Bailey, 1976
OSU offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Todd Monken, right, says Brandon Weeden’s age makes their relationship a little different than with most college quarterbacks and their coaches. PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN me? One class? And you can’t have it some time where you aren’t missing part of a meeting? That’s annoying. One class. What stands out about Monken’s personality? Weeden: He’s extremely fiery. He puts a lot of demand on the quarterbacks. He expects us to, sometimes read his mind. ... He’s a competitive guy that demands a lot. When we’re out there, he’s on edge all the time — and guys know it — so they don’t want to bust. Which is a good thing. How are you guys different? Weeden: I’m a lot more
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR TODD MONKEN ON THE COWBOYS QUARTERBACKS: “Obviously, we have a great player in Brandon Weeden. So it starts with that. He can make every throw, reads and understands defenses, understands what we want to do. Brandon Weeden is a great player. Not a good player, a great player. Clint Chelf is a guy who has come a long way. There are still some things that with him, I’ve got to get more comfortable with. And some of that is me. And with J.W. (Walsh), he just needs reps. He’s a young guy who needs reps.”
laid back than he is. He’s intense. In his defense, he’s in charge of a lot of guys out there, and he demands perfections. When we’re in the film room, we’ll kick back and turn some music
on and watch film, but I’m like that all the time. You can’t really get much emotion out of me either way. BY JASON KERSEY AND JENNI CARLSON
The Cowboys’ only conference title since the Missouri Valley days was won with two quarterbacks. Coach Jim Stanley made Bailey his starter for the Bedlam game, after a 3-2 start, and Weatherbie became an ace reliever, sparking multiple rallies. In OSU’s 31-24 Bedlam victory in Norman, Weatherbie came on in the third quarter, with the Cowboys trailing 24-13, and keyed the 18-0 burst. Bailey started the rest of the season, except for the Nebraska game, OSU’s only loss the rest of the season.
BY BERRY TRAMEL
POSITION ANALYSIS
Quarterbacks strong at the top At the top, it doesn’t get much better, with Brandon Weeden back and supposedly better in Year 2 of leading the Cowboys offense. All-Big 12 last season, Weeden already owns a slew of school records and directed OSU’s first 11-win season. Backup Clint Chelf is growing trust and confidence in teammates and coaches. Freshman J.W. Walsh could be the QB of the future. Starter Brandon Weeden 6-4 218 Sr. Reserves Clint Chelf 6-1 192 So. J.W. Walsh 6-1 195 Fr.
Unit grade: A-
Weeden should be a Heisman candidate; Chelf isn’t proven under pressure, but has improved.
OSU RUNNING BACK DYNAMIC DUO: JEREMY SMITH & JOSEPH RANDLE
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Same position. Same class (sophomores). Same effectiveness. Split personality. Randle, so smooth as a player, provides the civilized, yet lethal side to the Cowboys running game, ala the gentlemanly Dr. Jekyll. He glides outside with ease and speed, also catching the ball effortlessly. Smith’s reckless style brings a beastly element between the tackles, reminiscent of gritty Mr. Hyde.
OSU RUNNING BACKS DYNAMIC DUO
Thurman Thomas and Barry Sanders, 1987
Oklahoma State’s Jeremy Smith, left, and Joseph Randle and will team up to replace Kendall Hunter in the OSU backfield. PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN
A great singer ... or not? STILLWATER — Oklahoma State running backs Joseph Randle and Jeremy Smith have a tall task in front of them. Replacing a back with the talent and accomplishments of Kendall Hunter isn’t easy, but Randle and Smith are more than up for the challenge. The Cowboys backfield duo split time in 2010 backing up Hunter, so they’re familiar with the territory and familiar with each other. Do you remember when you met each other and what your first impressions were? Smith: He was very goofy, very outspoken and very funny.
RUNNING BACKS COACH JEMAL SINGLETON ON THE RUNNING BACKS “Very excited about our running back position. We’ve got two guys coming back who have played significantly. And we’re excited to see just how much they grow and continue to get better. The more you watch and the more you see with Joseph Randle and Jeremy Smith and see the things they’re able to do, you’ve got to feel good about where you’re at. And we’ve got some other good players at the position.”
Randle: I was like, this dude is ripped up. And he drank too much. What is the most annoying about Jeremy? Randle: He tries to sing sometime and it ain’t no good. Smith: I am a great singer. Everybody knows it.
What is the most annoying thing about Joe? Smith: His rapping skills. His singing skills. He can’t rap at all. How are you the most alike? Randle: We like the same stuff, girls... You like the same girls?
Couldn’t that be a problem? Randle: No, no, no. We don’t like the same girls. We just both like girls. It’s the best thing about college. Smith: On a serious note, I think we’ve both got a good work ethic. He’s a hard worker and I know every day that we are going to go out there and compete against each other and make each other better. How are you the least alike? Randle: Honestly, I can’t tell you that because we are real similar. We’ve both got good morals. Smith: Really, I don’t even know. BY ED GODFREY
What? You thought we would pick Terry Miller and Robert Turner? Not that Miller and Turner weren’t a load in 1975, when they combined for 2,018 yards (1,026 Miller, 992 Turner). But Thomas and Sanders defy description. Dynamic duo overstates certain cases. This time, it’s not enough. Two of the NFL’s greatest running backs spent two seasons together in Stillwater. Thomas was a ballyhooed recruit out of Fort Bend, Texas, who lived up to the hype. He remains Tailback U.’s all-time leading rusher, with 4,595 yards from 1984-87. Sanders was just a bit player as a 1986 freshman. But in 1987, he rushed for 603 yards as Thomas’ backup and made all-American as a kickoff returner, since he led the nation in kickoff return yardage. Thomas rushed for 1,613 yards and made all-American as a tailback. The next year, Sanders produced his epic season, 2,850 yards rushing. BY BERRY TRAMEL
POSITION ANALYSIS
Production should be there There’s some concern in replacing standout Kendall Hunter, yet Joseph Randle and Jeremy Smith each excelled when given opportunities a year ago. Between the two of them, the production should be there. And Randle, so good as a true freshman in 2010, could be a star. The fullbacks, Kye Staley and David Paulsen, are solid. Starters RB Joseph Randle 6-1 191 So. FB Kye Staley 5-10 213 Jr. Reserves RB Jeremy Smith 5-10 205 So. RB Herschel Sims 5-9 208 Fr. RB Desmond Roland 6-0 185 Fr. FB David Paulsen 6-3 250 Jr.
Unit Grade: B+
Randle and Smith are nice fits — and complementary pieces — for OSU’s spread attack.
OSU RECEIVER DYNAMIC DUO: TRACY MOORE & JOSH COOPER
‘I thought he was a girl’ STILLWATER — Oklahoma State’s Justin Blackmon may get the majority of the headlines for the Cowboys’ receiving corps, but he’ll have plenty of help in 2011. A lot of that help will come from inside receivers Tracy Moore and Josh Cooper. Moore and Cooper teamed up for nearly 1,000 yards receiving and six touchdowns in 2010 but should contribute even more in 2011 as defenses continue to key on Blackmon. Do you remember the first time you met each other and what your first impressions were? Moore: I thought he was a girl. The long curly hair got me. I was trying to figure out what this girl was doing playing football. Or either he was the kicker. One of the two. Cooper: Man, I thought (Tulsa) Union, are you serious? Union and Mustang are coming together? What is the most annoying thing about Tracy? Cooper: He don’t ever shut up. That’s one annoying thing. He just keeps talking and talking and blabbering his mouth. What is the most annoying thing about Josh? Moore: He really doesn’t do much that’s annoying. He really doesn’t talk. You got to beat him to talk. That’s annoying to me. If I ask him a question, he really doesn’t answer me. He just looks at me like I am going to answer my own question. Cooper: What are you talking about? Moore: That’s the truth. How are you the most alike? Moore: I guess we are
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David and Goliath Cooper’s physical appearance hardly strikes fear in enemy defenses. Average height. Average build, although the guns have grown in his years under the watch of strengthguru Rob Glass. And yet, he has a knack for the David moments. Moore, on the other David and Goliath. hand, is a hulking physPHOTO PROVIDED ical specimen capable of wiping out waves of defenders at a time.
OSU RECEIVER DYNAMIC DUO
Adarius Bowman and D’Juan Woods, 2006
Oklahoma State wide receiver Josh Cooper, left, says he and Tracy Moore are nothing alike. PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN both considered not fast receivers. Because (Josh is) not the fastest receiver on the team and I’m not the fastest either. But I’m not the slowest. Cooper: We are nothing alike, that’s how alike we are. How are you the least alike? Cooper: This guy has pigeon-toed feet and I don’t. Moore: He has more of the Barbie doll look. I got the manly build. What is the oddest thing about Josh? Moore: I went to WalMart the other day and I saw him getting a manicure and a pedicure. Cooper: That is so false. You want to look at my toenails? I would not let anybody touch my feet. I definitely wouldn’t be getting a pedicure or whatever it’s called. You get the last shot, Josh. What is the oddest
RECEIVERS COACH KASEY DUNN ON THE COWBOYS WIDE RECEIVERS “The position is one that’s a strength for our team. It’s got to be one of the best corps, I hope, in the country at the end of the year. I think we’ve got a lot of ability. And I think we have a chance to put ourselves there at the end of the season and that’s what we’re striving to do. We’ve got some good leadership and all in all, I think we’ve got a chance to be very good at the position.” thing about Tracy? Cooper: I don’t know. I guess his overall appearance. The way he walks with his toes out with his butt arched back. I can’t even explain it. On a serious note, what is the one trait that you would most like to take from each other? Cooper: Probably his strength. This guy is a hoss. He takes on those big ole’ linebackers inside. Moore: I would take all of his athletic ability. When I first got here as a freshman, he was the only thing standing in my way from starting. I said, this
guy is not going to start over me but then I saw him play. I said, he’s way too athletic. He’s got me. What is the one thing you admire most about each other? Moore: We are two completely different people, but when it comes down to it I know he’s got my back. I can call on Josh for anything. Cooper: He is an allaround good dude. We have our fun joking around with each other and giving each other crap, but overall he is a good dude. BY ED GODFREY
Herman Eben in the ‘60s. Hart Lee Dykes in the ‘80s. Rashaun Woods in the ‘00s. Dez Bryant three years ago. Justin Blackmon last autumn. OSU has not been lacking in star receivers. But the best duo might have been none of those playmakers and their variety of sidekicks. In 2006, Bowman caught 60 passes for 1,181 yards and 12 touchdowns, while D’Juan Woods caught 41 passes for 647 yards and five TDs as the Cowboys became an offensive force. BY BERRY TRAMEL
POSITION ANALYSIS
A stronger supporting cast for the nation’s best receiver In Justin Blackmon, the Cowboys boast the nation’s best receiver (source: Biletnikoff Award). He wrecked enemy game plans devised to stop him, producing in each and every game. This season, his supporting cast should be stronger, with Josh Cooper underrated, Hubert Anyiam healthy and up-and-coming help emerging. Starters WR Justin Blackmon 6-1 215 Jr. WR Hubert Anyiam 6-0 202 Sr. IR Josh Cooper 5-11 195 Sr. Reserves WR Isaiah Anderson WR Mike Harrison IR Tracy Moore IR Josh Stewart IR Colton Chelf IR Charlie Moore IR Justin Horton
Unit Grade: A
5-10 6-1 6-1 5-10 5-9 6-2 6-3
178 211 233 170 178 198 245
Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr.
If preseason indicators prove true, the Cowboys could have the nation’s best receiving corps.
OSU OFFENSIVE LINE DYNAMIC DUO: LEVY ADCOCK & GRANT GARNER
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George and Ringo If the Beatles were the Fab Four, and Lennon and McCartney were the acclaimed songwriting duo, what about the other two guys? Exactly. That’s the way it is for offensive linemen. Like George and Ringo, always in the background, Garner and Adcock provide the rhythm and the beat for the Cowboys’ Helter Skelter attack.
Ringo Starr and George Harrison. PHOTO PROVIDED
OSU OFFENSIVE LINE DYNAMIC DUO
Jon Kolb and John Ward, 1967-68
Grant Garner, left, and Levy Adcock are part of a veteran offensive line.
Oklahoma State has had five offensive line allAmericans. Two of them played together in 1967-68 after growing up in Greater Tulsa. Kolb, from Owasso, played center; Ward, from Tulsa Rogers, played tackle. Kolb was a two-time all-Big Eight pick who went on to start for four Pittsburgh Steeler Super Bowl champions. Ward played six NFL seasons, including on the Vikings’ 1972 Super Bowl team. The Cowboys were not blessed with great talent at the ballhandling positions in the 1960s. Put Kolb and Ward on the team with great tailbacks and receivers in the ’70s, ’80s and ’00s, and they would be the stuff of legend.
‘We bleed together’ STILLWATER — Oklahoma State returns all five starting offensive linemen from last year’s 11-2 team — left tackle Nick Martinez, left guard Jonathan Rush, center Grant Garner, right guard Lane Taylor and right tackle Levy Adcock. Seniors Adcock and Garner both burst on the scene in 2010 and helped anchor a unit that looks to be one of the Cowboys’ strongest in 2011. Adcock earned firstteam All-Big 12 honors as a junior, and Garner enters 2011 on the watch list for the Rimington Award, awarded each year to the nation’s top center. What is your relationship like?
OFFENSIVE LINE COACH JOE WICKLINE ON THE OFFENSIVE LINE “We’ve got a chance. It’s a whole new year. Anybody who thinks it’s not a new year, they haven’t been in the business long. It’s a whole new challenge. One of the better things that’s going on with us is, the guys who are starting haven’t played a lot, so it’s still fresh to them; there’s an innocence to the game. And they’re all seniors, and they won’t be playing a lot longer. Because of that, it kind of keeps that ‘I’ve arrived’ entitlement attitude to the side.” Adcock: We lift together; we practice together; we pretty much do everything together. We’re pretty close since we see each other every single day; I mean, we sweat together and we bleed together. Garner: We get along. ... I think all the linemen have a good chemistry together.
BY BERRY TRAMEL
PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN
We really just work well as a team together. What about each other do you envy? Adcock: I envy his work ethic, really. ... I don’t think there’s anything to envy about me — except for my hair. Garner: I wish I had his frame — and his hair.
Adcock: He wishes he had my hair? Yeah right. That’s believable. Is there any play in particular that really stands out to you about the other guy? Garner: He’s a good player. I think everything he does, he’s good at. Overall, his body of work impresses me. Is there anything embarrassing about the other guy that he wouldn’t want you to say? Adcock: (Laughs). That he’s hairy. Garner: Probably that coach Gundy called him a freak. BY JASON KERSEY
POSITION ANALYSIS
Five starters back Pegged by many analysts as the best offensive line in the Big 12, the Cowboys return all five starters from a year ago. And still, competition rages, giving the positions unrivaled depth. Tackle Levy Adcock is an All-American candidate and center Grant Garner is on the Rimington watch list. The group excels at both pass and run blocking. Starters T Michael Bowie 6-4 310 Jr. G Jonathan Rush 6-4 305 Sr. C Grant Garner 6-3 292 Sr. G Lane Taylor 6-3 310 Jr. T Levy Adcock 6-6 322 Sr. Reserves T Parker Graham 6-7 291 So. T Daniel Koenig 6-6 290 Fr. G Brandon Webb 6-3 315 So. G Nick Martinez 6-4 310 Sr. G Gerron Anthony 6-3 305 Fr. C Casey LaBrue 6-3 280 Sr.
Unit Grade: A
There may not be a group in the country that works better together.
OSU DEFENSIVE LINE DYNAMIC DUO: RICHETTI JONES & JAMIE BLATNICK
‘Jamie, you cook like a girl’ STILLWATER — While they couldn’t come from more different backgrounds, Oklahoma State defensive linemen Richetti Jones and Jamie Blatnick sound like an old married couple that’s been together for years. One complains about the other’s snoring. One complains about too many pranks. But the two seniors get along swimmingly on the field and the Cowboys hope it pays dividends this season. Do you remember the first time you met each other and what were your impressions? Jones: The first time I seen him I thought he was a defensive tackle and he had a very country accent. Blatnick: The first time I saw Richetti he was limping around on crutches with a broke hip and I was wondering who was this guy. What is the most annoying thing about Richetti? Blatnick: He snores when he sleeps, extremely loud. He falls asleep like this (snapping his fingers) and he wakes up just as easy but then he falls right back to sleep just as fast. We room together, so I will be sleeping and he will start snoring and I will hit the bed posts or something and just try to make a lot of noise. What is the most annoying thing about Jamie? Jones: With Jamie, you expect the unexpected. He’s a prankster. When we go to our hotels or into the locker room and you are sitting next to Jamie, you know to inspect your whole area and make sure he didn’t change anything. You got to watch him. What way are you guys the most alike? Jones: We both love football. We both work hard
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Michael and Sonny Corleone Smooth and cool, that’s how Blatnick rolls, with an understated Mafia don style that is just right, befitting of Michael Corleone. Always outrageous, and outspoken like Sonny, Jones majors in flamboyance, whether celebrating a sack or Michael and Sonny Corcutting up for the cam- leone. PHOTO PROVIDED eras, always with a wink. As a tandem, they play off each other marvelously, bringing the muscle and packing the heat.
OSU DEFENSIVE LINE DYNAMIC DUO
Phillip Dokes and James Duck White, 1974-75
Oklahoma State’s Jamie Blatnick, left, and Richetti Jones, right, basically have the same personalities. PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN and we strive to be the best. Blatnick: I think we have a pretty similar sense of humor. Then work ethic. We kind of feed off of each other in that way. What way are you the least alike? Blatnick: I am from the country and he is from the city. I wear cowboy boots and he wears Air Force Ones. Jones: He hit it on the nose. We basically have the same personalities. We get along great but when you see us together, you know there is a difference. It’s two different worlds. Jamie, he is an outdoorsman. He can go out, play with the dogs and have fun. But me, like no. What is the oddest or most peculiar thing about Jamie? Jones: That Jamie can cook. I didn’t know he could cook. He will whip up some-
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR BILL YOUNG ON THE DEFENSIVE LINE “As a group, there’s no question we’re getting better every day. We’ve got two seniors (Richetti Jones and Jamie Blatnik) in there who are doing a really good job of being leaders and teaching and coaching up the younger guys. At tackle, Nigel Nicholas, gollee, he’s so much better than he was. At the other tackle, Chris Littlehead is doing a much better job. We’ve got Anthony Rogers and James Castleman, a young freshman is playing better than we thought he would at this time.” thing and I’m like, Jamie, you cook like a girl. You can cook. What is the one thing about each other that you would like to make part of you? Jones: I would like to take his technology sense. He is good on computers, plays the games all the time. On any kind of electronic device, he can figure something out real quick. Blatnick: If I could take something from him, I would take his genetics.
Because this man can eat whatever he wants, sleep as long as he wants or not sleep, and just be gifted. I would take that. What do you most admire most about each other? Blatnick: He works hard. He is straightforward. He is a good guy. Jones: He is always going to be himself, no matter what is going on or what is happening. BY ED GODFREY
Dokes came from Little Rock, White from Hot Springs, and the Arkansan defensive tackles formed an imposing front wall. Dokes made all-Big Eight in 1974 and was all-American in ’76; White made all-American in ’75. OSU’s defense was formidable with Dokes and White together. In ’74, the Cowboys held BYU to six points; Arkansas, Nebraska and Missouri to seven each; Kansas to 13; and Texas Tech to 14. In ’75, OSU held Arkansas to 13, Tech to 16 and Colorado to 17. Dokes went on to play two years in the NFL; White played eight years as a pro, all with the Vikings. BY BERRY TRAMEL
POSITION ANALYSIS
Tackles have to be replaced, while ends are strong The most pressing question mark on this Cowboys team focuses on the defensive tackles, where both starters must be replaced. Coaches are confident they’ll be at least OK, with Nigel Nicholas in line for a breakout and young help emerging. The ends are strong, with Richetti Jones and Jamie Blatnick coming off the best fall camps of their careers. Starters E Jamie Blatnick 6-3 265 Sr. T Nigel Nicholas 6-3 285 Jr. T Chris Littlehead 6-3 305 Fr. E Richetti Jones 6-3 260 Sr. Reserves E Cooper Bassett 6-5 275 Jr. E Ryan Robinson 6-4 242 Jr. T James Castleman 6-3 295 Fr. T Anthony Rogers 6-3 285 So. T Davidell Collins 6-5 266 So.
Unit Grade: C+
While the ceiling is higher than recent years, the unknowns at tackle must play out.
OSU LINEBACKER DYNAMIC DUO: CALEB LAVEY & SHAUN LEWIS
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Batman and Robin Lewis, like Batman, always gets his man, often in a punishing and painful way. POW! THWACK! Lavey, a la Robin, is there for support, sometimes saving the day, Batman and Robin. yet clearly benePHOTO PROVIDED fiting from the relationship. Maybe Lavey, with all the physical attributes, is a leading man in training. Time will tell.
OSU LINEBACKER DYNAMIC DUO
Ricky Young and Mike Green, 1980-81
Oklahoma State linebackers Caleb Lavey, left, and Shaun Lewis met at Whataburger. PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Match made at Whataburger STILLWATER — Sophomore linebackers Shaun Lewis and Caleb Lavey first met in a fast-food restaurant, and this dynamic duo soon discovered how similar they are in work ethic, leadership and love of the game. Lewis, who finished the 2010 season fifth on the team in tackles, was selected a first-team freshman All-American by Rivals and the Football Writers Association of America. He also intercepted three passes as a freshman. Lavey’s true freshman season was hampered by an early injury, but he enters 2011 as a strong candidate to succeed Orie Lemon as the Cowboys’ middle linebacker. What were your first impressions of one another?
CO-DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR GLENN SPENCER ON THE LINEBACKERS: “These guys are so green, every day I’ve got to be on my A game. Teaching technique, attention specific, assuming they don’t know anything. Don’t assume anything. Now, bam, every day it’s a challenge. You come off the field and watch the film and go, ‘Oh man, we’ve got a long way to go. Then you see them make a play and it’s, ‘OK, he’ll be all right for us.’”
Lewis: I just thought, ‘Man, that’s a big guy.’ We first met ... didn’t we first meet at a Whataburger? Lavey: I think we did first meet at a Whataburger here in Stillwater. It’s a great place to meet. ... Before that, I saw him at a camp once, and thought he was an unbelievable athlete. I was already committed, and he wasn’t yet, and I thought, ‘We need to get
this guy here.’ What’s one thing about each other that you admire? Lewis: Caleb is a student of the game. He’s gonna know what everybody else is supposed to be doing, and he’s going to do what he has to do. Lavey: Shaun’s leadership. He takes control over different situations. He’s an unbelievable athlete, but he is
also a student of the game. He knows what everyone is supposed to be doing, and he takes care of his business, which just makes the defense work better. How are you guys most alike, and least alike? Lewis: We both just love football; we come to practice every day wanting to practice and wanting to get better, so that’s a trait we share. Least alike? How are we least alike? Lavey: Girls. Lewis: Yeah, I like thicker girls. Caleb likes them a little bit slender. Anything embarrassing that you’d like to share about each other? Lavey: Shaun can’t sing good. BY JASON KERSEY
The second- and third-leading tacklers in OSU history played two seasons together, side by side. Young and Green were dominant players following in the wake of John Corker, perhaps the greatest linebacker in OSU history. Young was three-time all-Big Eight, the 1980 conference defensive player of the year and a 1981 allAmerican. Green was all-Big Eight in 1982, the year after Young’s senior season, making a still-school record 183 tackles. But Green was equally productive in ’80 and ’81, with 138 and 129 tackles, respectively. Young and Green combined for six of the 22 top season tackle totals in OSU history. BY BERRY TRAMEL
POSITION ANALYSIS
Replacing leadership As much as Orie Lemon’s production – and that was significant – the Cowboys may miss his leadership more. Justin Gent, who finally thrived as a senior, must be replaced, too. Shaun Lewis, last year’s rising star, is an anchor. Elsewhere, the replacements – Alex Elkins, Caleb Lavey, Tyler Johnson, et al – are athletic, but unproven. Starters SLB Shaun Lewis 5-11 220 So. MLB Caleb Lavey 6-3 231 So. WLB Alex Elkins 6-3 225 Jr. Reserves SLB James Thomas 5-11 215 Sr. MLB Tyler Johnson 6-1 240 So. WLB Joe Mitchell 6-3 215 So.
Unit Grade: B
There are athletes across the board, and coaches are optimistic, but inexperience is an issue.
OSU DEFENSIVE BACK DYNAMIC DUO: MARKELLE MARTIN & BRODRICK BROWN
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook Steady. Deadly. Consistent and productive. Martin shares those traits with Durant, who just gets it done, night after night, no matter the competition. Brown gets it done with regularity, too, but like Westbrook, has his spectacular moments of “did-he-justdo-that?” flare. Both will wow you, but often in different ways.
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. PHOTO FROM THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES
OSU DEFENSIVE BACKS DYNAMIC DUO
R.W. McQuarters and Kevin Williams, 1997
Markelle Martin, left, and Brodrick Brown are like brothers in the OSU secondary. PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN
‘He’s like my little brother’ STILLWATER — Oklahoma State’s secondary has plenty of star power with senior safety Markelle Martin and junior cornerback Brodrick Brown. Martin is a threeyear starter, the leader in the Cowboy secondary and maybe the hardest hitter on the roster. And in his first year as a starter, Brown grabbed two interceptions and provided an unforgettable highlightreel moment in the Cowboys’ Bedlam loss to Oklahoma when he flew out of bounds to deflect an errant pass to linebacker Shaun Lewis, who intercepted it. Martin and Brown each bring something different to the table but are electric as a pair for the Cowboys. How would you describe your relationship with one another?
SECONDARY COACH JASON JONES ON THE DEFENSIVE BACKS: “It’s a good group. In Markelle Martin and Johnny Thomas, we have two guys who have been three-year starters for us. They bring a lot of experience to the table. And both of them do an outstanding job of being leaders. Brodrick Brown really stepped up to the plate and had a good season last year. On the other side, we’re looking at Justin Gilbert, who played some last year but was still learning the position, because he played quarterback in high school. But in the spring, a light just came on.” Martin: I would say he’s like my little brother. I know he’s gonna take care of his responsibilities over on the other side, but if he needs help, I’m coming over there to look after him and knock whoever wants to challenge him down. Brown: Yeah, that’s how I see it. (Points to Martin) This is the man right there. He’s a good leader, so I
follow him. What’s something about each other that you envy? Martin: His footwork. He’s got really quick feet. He’s kinda like a boxer — just real quick and physical. Brown: I wish I had his height (laughs). Also his mind, his presence of the game. He knows everyone’s responsibilities, where everyone’s supposed to be.
I’ve got that, too, but he’s just on cue with it. What were your first impressions of each other? Martin: He was small and fast when he first came in. The older he got, the more I got to know him, and we started calling him the “small pit bull” because he has a lot of fight and a lot of heart in him. Brown: When I first met him, I thought, “This guy, he’s an athlete.” First, he was at corner, and he always could hit. When I saw him hit at corner, and then the next year they moved him to safety, and I thought, “This man, he’s gonna come downhill and bring the heat.” I just thought that he’d be special one day, and he is. BY JASON KERSEY
OSU’s defense had been in a decade-long funk. Then 1997 arrived, and the Cowboys broke out to an 8-4 season that included a trip to the Alamo Bowl. Defense was the reason. OSU allowed 16.7 points and 302.7 yards per game, the best defensive performance since Pat Jones’ great 1985 defense. And the ’97 Cowboys had big-time defensive backs. McQuarters, one of the best athletes in OSU history, moved from cornerback to free safety and was a constant playmaker. Williams asserted himself at cornerback, making six interceptions. Both made all-Big 12. McQuarters went on to play 11 years in the NFL and a post-season star for the 2007 Giants en route to their Super Bowl championship. Williams went on to play four NFL seasons. BY BERRY TRAMEL
POSITION ANALYSIS
The strength of the defense If the front seven holds question marks, the back four bring the answers. And the hits. The strength of the defense, OSU’s secondary is deep and talented, led by ball-hawking safety Markelle Martin, whose playmaking and swagger carries over to the entire defense. Brodrick Brown, Johnny Thomas, Justin Gilbert … much to like. Starters CB Brodrick Brown 5-8 185 Jr. SS Markelle Martin 6-1 198 Sr. FS Johnny Thomas 5-11 205 Sr. CB Justin Gilbert 6-0 205 So. Reserves CB Andrae May 5-11 180 Jr. SS Zack Craig 6-2 195 So. FS Daytawion Lowe 6-0 195 So. CB Devin Hedgepeth 5-11 190 So.
Unit grade: A
If OSU’s secondary isn’t the best in the Big 12, the discussion involves them on a very short list.
OSU SPECIAL TEAMS DYNAMIC DUO: QUINN SHARP & JUSTIN GILBERT
‘Combining and doing our skills’ STILLWATER — Oklahoma State has a special kind of dynamic duo in its special teams. As as sophomore, punter Quinn Sharp was named a first-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and was also the first-team All-Big 12 punter. He averaged 46.2 yards per punt with a long of 78 yards. On the flip side, Justin Gilbert was electric as a freshman kick returner, bringing back two kickoffs for touchdowns. This season, Gilbert is expected to contribute more on defense as well. What is practice like between the two of you? Gilbert: In the beginning, when I first got here, I was way too far up, and the first punt was way over my head. (Laughs) Now I don’t get as close anymore. Sharp: I try to make it easy on him in practice sometimes, try to punt it to him, but every now and then I’ll send it over his head or off to the right or something. But for the most part I try to make it easy and give him catchable balls. What were your first impressions of one another? Gilbert: I thought it was nice to have one of the top punters in the country to punt to me in practice, so I could get used to catching some pretty good deep balls. Sharp: One of the first practices, I saw him return a punt, and it was pretty electric. He came out of the gates and just blew everybody out of the water. It was just really impressive, and I knew that day we would have a real threat on our hands returning kicks and returning punts. What do you most admire about each other?
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Yin and Yang They exist as polar opposites. On one side, Sharp leads the blue collar life of punter and kicker, called to preserve the peace by limiting special teams damage. Gilbert thrives on such damage, as a feared gamebreaking return man, turning the turf into his personal playground while weaving through kicking teams. With the Cowboys, however, they signify the Yin Yin and Yang and Yang of the nation’s PHOTO PROVIDED premier special teams unit.
OSU SPECIAL TEAMS DYNAMIC DUO
Dan Bailey and Quinn Sharp, 2010 Punter Cliff Parsley and kicker Abby Daigle, who each made all-Big Eight in 1976, would have been a good choice. But Bailey and Sharp were more than the best kicking combo in OSU history; they were as good a combo as college football has ever seen. Both made all-American. Bailey won the Lou Groza Award as the nation’s best kicker and was named Big 12 special teams player of the year. He kicked a walkoff game-winning field goal against Texas A&M and set the school record for career scoring, breaking Barry Sanders’ record. Sharp set the OSU record for punting average in a season, 46.2, and also had 15 punts downed inside the opponents’ 15-yard line, with just four touchbacks. Sharp ranked second nationally in punting, and OSU ranked third nationally in team punting. BY BERRY TRAMEL
OSU’s Justin Gilbert, left, and Quinn Sharp say that while they are opposites on the field, they still combine their skills for the Cowboys’ special teams unit. PHOTO BY SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Gilbert: I respect that he’s probably the best punter in the country, in my opinion. Sharp: Basically, him just being a double threat. You’ve got a lockdown corner, a defensive guy, and then he can come out there and score points in our return game and just give you an extra advantage in another phase of the game. Some teams don’t have that. It’s really good to have a guy that can give us points and can also be a shutdown guy on defense. How are you guys most alike, and how are you least alike?
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH JOE DEFOREST ON THE SPECIAL TEAMS “To be the best in the country — that’s our expectations at Oklahoma State. Last year, we finished No. 1 in the Big 12 in our overall rankings and by Phil Steele’s rankings, No. 1 in the country. And those are the expectations we have. We have some experience at the punter position, the returner position, the kickoff position, we’ve just got to plug into eight or nine new pieces at key spots to help get us started in the return game. We feel good about special teams.” Gilbert: I run, and he punts. Sharp: (Laughs), Yeah there’s not much to it on that side. Other than him playing defense all the time;
I don’t do nearly as much as he does. Just us being on special teams, combining and doing our skills together. BY JASON KERSEY
POSITION ANALYSIS
Unit still strong, replacing Bailey is key The Cowboys regularly rank among the best special teams units in the Big 12 and nationally. That was the case a year ago, when Phil Steele pegged them at No. 1. Little should change, although Dan Bailey’s reliable placement leg must be replaced. Quinn Sharp will handle all the kicking chores, with great expectations. The return groups are explosive, too. Starters P/K Quinn Sharp 6-1 189 Jr. LS Andrew Suter 6-2 255 So. H Wes Harlan 5-7 175 Jr. PR Josh Cooper 5-11 195 Sr. KR Justin Gilbert 6-0 205 So.
Unit Grade: A
Sharp should shine in his expanded role and the return game only figures to be improved.
2011 OSU FOOTBALL ROSTER 1 Joseph Randle 2 Lavocheya Cooper
RB 6-1 191 So. Wichita, Kansas (Southeast) S 6-0 187 So. Arp, Texas
28 DeShawn Franklin
WR 5-11 190 RFr. Gainesville, Texas
66 Travis Cross
OL 6-4 280 Fr. Plano, Texas (West)
28 Deion Imade
S
67 Caleb Thyer
DT 6-2 295 Jr. Miami (NEO A&M JC)
3 Isaac Maselera
S
29 Cameron Gravelle
WR 6-0 178 Fr. Austin, Texas (Anderson)
68 Lane Taylor
OL 6-3 310 Jr. Arlington, Texas (Martin)
3 Brandon Weeden
QB 6-4 218 Sr. Edmond (Santa Fe)
29 Joe Mitchell
LB 6-3 215 So. Katy, Texas (Morton Ranch)
69 Devin Davis
OL 6-2 285 Fr. Nacogdoches, Texas
4 Justin Gilbert
CB 6-0 205 So. Huntsville, Texas
30 David Paulsen
FB 6-3 250 Jr. Marietta, Ga. (George Walton)
70 Jonathan Rush
OL 6-4 305 Sr. Killeen, Texas
4 J.W. Walsh
QB 6-1 195 Fr. Denton, Texas (Guyer)
31 Jeremy Smith
RB 5-10 205 So. Tulsa (Union)
71 Parker Graham
OL 6-7 291 So. Webb City, Mo.
5 Josh Stewart
IR
5-10 170 Fr. Denton, Texas (Guyer)
31 Brandon Speth
CB 5-8 196 RFr. League City, Texas (Clear Creek)
72 Christian Littlehead DT 6-3 305 RFr. Broken Arrow (Sequoyah)
6 David Glidden
IR
5-9 160 Fr. Mustang
32 Kris Catlin
LB 6-1 218 Fr. San Antonio (Madison)
73 Levy Adcock
OL 6-6 322 Sr. Claremore (NEO A&M JC)
6 Patrick MacDonald
IR
6-2 206 So. Sugar Land, Texas (Clements)
33 Christian Schroeder IR
74 Grant Garner
OL 6-3 292 Sr. Mesquite, Texas (N. Mesquite)
7 Shamiel Gary
S
6-0 205 Jr. Tulsa (T. Wash./Wyoming)
35 Jarrod Fields
CB 5-8 185 Sr. Ardmore (NEO A&M JC)
75 Nick Martinez
OL 6-4 310 Sr. Floresville, Texas
7 Michael Harrison
WR 6-1 211 So. Atlanta, Texas (Hillcrest)
36 Jonovan Griffin
CB 5-11 175 Fr. McKinney, Texas (Boyd)
76 Eli Dickerson
OL 6-6 308 RFr. The Woodlands, Texas (Col. Park) OL 6-3 305 RFr. Tyler, Texas (John Tyler)
6-0 180 Fr. Glenpool (Glenpool)
5-11 191 So. Rowlett, Texas
5-11 178 RFr. Grapevine, Texas
8 Daytawion Lowe
S
36 Teddy Johnson
LB 5-11 214 RFr. Coppell, Texas
77 Gerron Anthony
9 Kye Staley
FB 5-10 213 Jr. Guthrie
37 Alex Elkins
LB 6-3 225 Jr. Keller, Texas (Blinn CC)
78 Taylor Hodge
OL 6-6 295 Jr. Park Hill (Keys/NEO A&M JC)
10 Clint Chelf
QB 6-1 192 So. Enid
38 Zach Fullingim
FB 6-0 218 So. Tulsa (Lincoln Christian)
79 Andrew Smith
DE 6-1 254 So. Tulsa (Union)
10 Markelle Martin
S
6-1 198 Sr. Wichita Falls, Texas (Rider)
39 Kyle Hale
S
80 Cooper Bassett
DE 6-5 275 Jr. Tuttle
11 Wes Harlan
K
5-7 175 Jr. Houston (Langham Creek)
40 Jerimie Gunnells
FB 6-2 232 Sr. Tulsa (McLain/Tyler CC)
80 Torrance Carr
WR 6-2 185 Fr. Dallas (Richardson)
11 Shaun Lewis
LB 5-11 220 So. Missouri City, Texas (Hightower)
40 Tyler Johnson
LB 6-1 240 So. Haskell
81 Justin Blackmon
WR 6-1 215 Jr. Ardmore (Plainview)
12 Johnny Thomas
S
41 Nico Ornelas
LB 6-1 198 Fr. N. Richmond Hills, Tex. (Richland)
82 Isaiah Anderson
WR 5-10 178 Jr. Wichita Falls, Texas
13 Quinn Sharp
P/K 6-1 189 Jr. Mansfield, Texas (Summit)
42 DeMarcus Sherod
LB 6-0 220 Fr. Decatur, Ga. (Columbia)
83 Colton Chelf
WR 5-9 178 Sr. Enid (NEO A&M JC)
14 Justin Horton
TE 6-3 245 Jr. Henderson, Texas
44 Steven Stadler
LB 5-11 209 RFr. Jenks (Union)
84 Hubert Anyiam
WR 6-0 202 Sr. Garland, Texas (North)
14 Ryan Howard
QB 6-4 212 Sr. Perryton, Texas
45 Caleb Lavey
LB 6-3 231 So. Celina, Texas
85 Justin Southwell
IR
15 Isaac McCoy
WR 6-0 170 Fr. Alma, Ark.
46 Derek Branson
FB 6-1 240 Fr. McKinney, Texas (Boyd)
86 Wilson Youman
TE 6-5 245 Sr. St. Martinville, La.
16 Andrae May
CB 5-11 180 Jr. Houston (North Shore)
47 John Conaway
TE 6-2 235 So. Ringwood (NEO A&M JC)
87 Tracy Moore
IR
17 Charlie Moore
IR
6-2 198 So. Bullard, Texas
48 Tyler Fields
LB 5-11 220 Jr. Detroit, MI/Hugo)
88 Kevin Johnson
WR 6-0 186 RFr. Houston (Cypress Ridge)
18 Devin Hedgepeth
CB 5-11 190 So. Derby, Kansas
49 Matt Green
K
88 Taylor May
DE 6-4 245 Fr. Plano, Texas
18 Elliott Jeffcoat
WR 5-11 175 Fr. Batesburg-Leesville, S.C.
50 Jamie Blatnick
DE 6-3 265 Sr. Celina, Texas
89 Nigel Nicholas
DT 6-3 285 Jr. Rossville, Ga. (Ridgeland)
19 Brodrick Brown
CB 5-8 185 Jr. Houston (Westfield)
51 Brandon Webb
OL 6-3 315 So. Owasso
89 Nick Rockwell
IR
19 Dillon Fedora
IR
52 Ryan Simmons
LB 6-1 230 Fr. Cibolo, Texas (Steele)
90 Joe Okafor
DT 6-6 284 RFr. Bellaire, Texas
20 Larry Stephens
CB 5-10 185 So. Houston (North Shore)
53 Andrew Suter
LS 6-2 255 So. Sugar Land, Texas (Clements)
90 Bobby Stonebraker K
22 Joe Aska Jr..
RB 5-10 199 RFr. Edmond (North)
54 Jake Jenkins
OL 6-3 295 RFr. Gilmer, Texas
91 James Castleman
DT 6-3 295 Fr. Amarillo, Texas
22 James Thomas
LB 5-11 215 Sr. LaMarque, Texas
56 Connor Sinko
LS 6-3 240 So. Tulsa (Cascia Hall)
92 Jimmy Bean
DE 6-4 220 Fr. Denton, Texas (Guyer)
23 Zack Craig
S
57 DeJuan Davis
OL 6-1 310 Jr. Fort Worth, Texas (Crowley)
93 Maurice Hayes
DT 6-2 300 Jr. Rome, Ga. (Bakersfield CC)
23 Herschel Sims
RB 5-9 208 Fr. Abilene, Texas
58 Jarid King
DT 6-0 280 Jr. Dallas (Plano West)
94 Anthony Rogers
DT 6-3 285 So. North Little Rock, Ark.
24 Miketavius Jones
CB 5-10 165 Fr. Houston (North Shore)
58 Daniel Koenig
OL 6-6 290 RFr. Cape Coral, Fla.
95 Mike Mustafa
DT 6-4 270 Fr. Katy, Texas (Cinco Ranch)
25 Yves Batoba
CB 5-9 181 So. Keller, Texas (Keller)
59 Michael Reichenstein P
25 Josh Cooper
IR
60 Daniel Cooley
26 Nehemiah Mundy
WR 6-0 178 Sr. Los Angeles (Culver City/UNLV)
26 Desmond Roland
RB 6-0 185 Fr. Dallas (Lake Highland)
27 Lyndell Johnson
LB 6-4 200 Fr. Plano, Texas (East)
6-0 195 So. Midwest City (Carl Albert)
5-11 205 Sr. Texas City, Texas (Texas City)
5-10 180 Fr. Hattiesburg, Miss. (Oak Grove)
6-2 195 So. Spring Branch, Tex. (Sm. Valley)
5-11 195 Sr. Mustang
5-11 195 So. Broken Arrow
6-1 230 Fr. Lexington, Ky. (Lafayette)
6-4 207 So. Dallas (Jesuit College Prep)
5-7 162 Jr. Moore (Westmoore) 6-1 233 Jr. Tulsa (Union)
5-7 175 So. Fort Worth, Texas (Dunbar) 6-0 175 RFr. Tuttle
96 Ryan Robinson
DE 6-4 242 Jr. Buford, Ga. (Jones Co. CC)
DT 6-2 271 RFr. Corinth, Texas (Lake Dallas)
97 Diamonte Wheeler
DT 6-1 285 RFr. Arlington, Texas (Bowie)
60 Evan Epstein
OL 6-3 285 Jr. McKinney, Texas (Bishop Lynch)
98 Davidell Collins
DT 6-5 266 So. Bearden, Ark.
61 Michael Bowie
OL 6-4 310 Jr. Sand Springs (Page/Navarro JC)
99 Richetti Jones
DE 6-3 260 Sr. Dallas (Lincoln)
64 Casey LaBrue
OL 6-3 280 Sr. Enid (Missouri State)
2010 OSU FINAL STATISTICS
2011 OSU DEPTH CHART OFFENSE
QB RB FB WR IR IR WR LT LG C RG RT
3 10 1 31 9 30 81 7 25 9 87 83 84 82 61 75 70 51 74 64 68 77 73 71
Brandon Weeden Clint Chelf Joseph Randle Jeremy Smith Kye Staley David Paulsen Justin Blackmon Michael Harrison Josh Cooper Josh Stewart Tracy More Colton Chelf Hubert Anyiam Isaiah Anderson Michael Bowie Nick Martinez Jonathan Rush Brandon Webb Grant Garner Casey LaBrue Lane Taylor Gerron Anthony Levy Adcock Parker Graham
Team
DEFENSE Sr. So. So. So. Jr. Jr. Jr So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. RFr. Sr. So.
6-4 6-1 6-1 5-10 5-10 6-3 6-1 6-1 5-11 5-10 6-1 5-9 6-0 5-10 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-6 6-7
218 192 191 205 213 250 215 211 195 170 233 178 202 178 310 310 305 315 292 280 310 305 322 291
99 80 72 91 89 98 50 96 11 22 45 40 37 29 19 16 10 23 12 8 4 18
DE DT DT DE SLB MLB WLB CB SS FS CB
Richetti Jones Cooper Bassett Christian Littlehead James Castleman Nigel Nicholas Davidell Collins Jamie Blatnick Ryan Robinson Shaun Lewis James Thomas Caleb Lavey Tyler Johnson Alex Elkins Joe Mitchell Brodrick Brown Andrae May Markelle Martin Zack Craig Johnny Thomas Daytawion Lowe Justin Gilbert Devin Hedgepeth
Sr. Jr. RFr. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. So. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. So. So. So.
6-3 6-5 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-4 5-11 5-11 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-3 58 5-11 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-0 6-0 5-11
260 275 305 295 285 266 265 242 220 215 231 240 225 215 185 180 198 195 205 195 205 190
SPECIAL TEAMS
P PK LS
13 59 13 90 53 56
Quinn Sharp Michael Reichenstein Quinn Sharp Bobby Stonebraker Andrew Suter Connor Sinko
Jr. So. Jr. RFr. So. So.
6-1 6-4 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-3
189 207 189 175 255 240
H PR KR
11
Wes Harlan
Jr.
5-7
175
25 83 12 4
Josh Cooper Colton Chelf Johnny Thomas Justin Gilbert
Sr. Sr. Sr. So.
5-11 5-9 5-11 6-0
195 178 205 205
OSU Opp. First Downs ................................ 337 ............ 290 Rushing............................... 119 ............ 108 Passing................................ 200 ............ 158 Penalty.................................. 18 .............. 24 Rushing Att-Yds ................ 450-2267 ... 499-1738 Yards Passing ........................... 4496 .......... 3586 Passes C-A-I ...................357-532-14 356-570-19 Total Offensive Plays ................. 982 .......... 1069 Total Yards................................ 6763 .......... 5324 Avg. Gain per Play ............... 6.9 ............. 5.0 Return Yards............................. 1858 .......... 1655 Fumbles Lost ............................. 19-8 ......... 20-15 Penalties-Yards ..................... 88-844 ....... 81-656 Interceptions-Yards ............... 19-324 ....... 14-120 Punts-Avg............................. 51-45.5 ...... 75-41.7 Punt Returns-Yards............... 28-273 ....... 18-166 Kickoff Returns-Yards ......... 55-1261 ..... 50-1369 Possession Time...................... 27:41 ......... 32:19 Third-Down Conversions....... 76-175 ..... 104-239 Sacks-Yards ........................... 30-188 ....... 10-119
Individual
Rushing Player Att. Yards Hunter ............................271 1548 Randle ..............................82 452 Smith................................56 262 Blackmon............................4 77 Cooper ................................3 39 Bowling ..............................1 9 Ward...................................1 1 Chelf ...................................3 -16 Team.................................12 -37 Weeden ............................17 -68 Passing Player Att. Com. Int. Yds. Weeden ........... 511 342 13 4277 Chelf .................. 19 14 1 213 Deaton ................. 2 1 0 6 Pass Receiving Player No. Yards Blackmon........................111 1782 Cooper ..............................68 736 Bowling ............................42 437 Randle ..............................37 427
TD Long 16 66 2 39 7 28 1 69 0 16 0 9 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 19 TD Long 34 81 2 42 0 6 TD Long 20 81 5 41 0 32 1 38
Anderson..........................12 216 0 42 T.Moore ............................17 212 1 29 Co.Chelf ............................11 200 1 62 Harrison ...........................14 135 3 24 Anyiam .............................11 135 3 34 Hunter ..............................20 101 0 37 C.Moore ..............................4 58 1 27 Dinkins ...............................1 18 0 18 Ward...................................4 17 0 14 Youman ..............................2 11 1 10 Hill ......................................1 6 0 6 Horton ................................1 6 0 6 Smith..................................1 -1 0 0 Kicking Player Punts Long FG Long PAT Sharp......... 46-46.2 78 Bailey .......... 5-39.0 48 27-31 52 68-70 Returns Player KO Punts Int. Fumble Gilbert .............. 26-698 8-55 Randle .............. 11-282 1-(-1) Jo.Thomas .......... 8-124 3-26 Hunter .................. 5-87 Johnson ................ 2-39 C.Moore ................ 1-13 Paulsen................... 1-3 Bowling ................ 1-15 2-19 Cooper ......................... 15-144 Ja.Thomas ................... 1-17 1-1 1-63 Harrison ...................... 1-32 Blackmon..................... 0-7 McGee.......................... 5-90 Lewis ........................... 3-95 Martin ......................... 3-62 Brown .......................... 2-22 May.............................. 1-6 Chinasa........................ 1-22 Tackles Lemon 133, Brown 77, Gent 77, Jo.Thomas 63, Lewis 58, M.Martin 55, McGee 51, Ja.Thomas 49, Chinasa 38, R.Jones 34, Blatnick 27, Hedgepeth 26, Donaldson 25, Hart 24, Gilbert 18, Moala 15, Nicholas 13, Jarka 13, Imade 11, Bassett 11, Lavey 10, Bowling 9, Johnson, Tyler 8, L. Cooper 8, Craig 7, V.Johnson 6, Hale 6, Dinkins 5, Mitchell 5, Rogers 5, Stephens 5, Ward 5, T.Moore 5, Furr 4, May 4, J.Smith 3, Youman 2, Blackmon 2, D.Collins 2, Garrett 2, Paulsen 2, Cooley 2, Hudson 2, King 1, Anyiam 1, J.Cooper 1, Hunter 1, Rockwell 1, I.Anderson 1, Hoog 1, Koenig 1, Rush 1, Adcock 1, C.Moore 1
THE OKLAHOMAN’S NEW DUO
Mizell, Haney join college coverage team FROM STAFF REPORTS
The Oklahoman and NewsOK.com have added two writers to the college athletics coverage team. Travis Haney is joining the staff as a beat writer for University of Oklahoma athletics, while Gina Mizell will be covering Oklahoma State Athletics. Haney is an award-winning journalist who has covered South Carolina football for 41⁄2 seasons. He covered the University of South Carolina and Southeastern Conference athletics for The (Charleston, S.C.) Post and Courier. Part of that, of course, was building a relationship with Steve Spurrier, the coaching legend who is among Sooners coach Bob Stoops’ best friends. Additionally, Haney, 30, was
the reporter of record for the Gamecocks’ consecutive College World Series titles in 2010 and 2011, the first men’s national championships ever won by the school. As a byproduct of that, he wrote his first book, “Gamecock Glory,” about the team’s 2010 run. Before his stint in South Carolina, Haney covered the Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball for two-plus seasons, in 2005 and 2006. He covered SEC sports in his first two jobs, with The (Anderson, S.C.) Independent-Mail and The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle. The native East Tennessean, a 2003 graduate of the University of Tennessee, had a story selected for inclusion in the 2005 edition of the Best American Sports Writing series. He has also received a number of state and national awards for
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feature writing. “I’m very aware of the culture, history and tradition that has defined Sooners football for longer — much longer — than I’ve been alive,” Haney said. “This opportunity is one I embrace with excitement, to deliver a fervent fanbase the information and stories it desires about the team it loves.” Joining Haney on the OU beat will be Mike Baldwin, a writer for
The Oklahoman for more than 30 years. Baldwin has covered many events and teams, including Oklahoma State, the Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma City Thunder. Mizell grew up dreaming of covering big-time college football. Now she’ll do just that for The Oklahoman and NewsOK. Mizell is joining The Oklahoman to cover Oklahoma State after previous reporting jobs with MLB.com and The Beaumont (Texas) Enterprise. Mizell, 23, is a Phoenix native and comes from a family of passionate Arizona State football season-ticket holders. Section 6, row 41, seat 19 of Sun Devil Stadium was generally where you could find her on fall Saturday nights. “I’m honored and thrilled about the chance to immerse
myself in a rising program like Oklahoma State and Big 12 football,” Mizell said. “The Cowboys obviously have a rabid fan base, and I look forward to using a variety of methods to tell the most in-depth, complete and compelling stories to bring our readers inside the program.” On the Oklahoma State beat, Mizell joins John Helsley, who has covered Cowboy football through the Bob Simmons and Les Miles eras and into Mike Gundy’s tenure as OSU coach. Mizell comes to The Oklahoman from Beaumont, Texas, where she covered high schools and Lamar University. Last season she covered the San Diego Padres for MLB.com. Mizell is a graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at ASU.
BIG 12 DYNAMIC DUO: TEXAS’ QB DILEMMA
Pair of QB duos in mix for Longhorns BY JOHN ROHDE Staff Writer jrohde@opubco.com
The starting quarterback situation with the Texas Longhorns remains fluid — as in constantly moving, not necessarily fluid in performance. Uncertainty surrounds the Longhorns after finishing 5-7 last season, and the biggest question mark is quarterback. Although mistakeprone junior Garrett Gilbert didn’t perform nearly as well as anticipated last season with 17 interceptions and 10 touchdown passes, he began fall practice with the starting unit. A shaky scrimmage from Gilbert on Aug. 13 (which media were not allowed to attend) immediately enhanced the chances of backups Case McCoy, a sophomore and younger brother of former UT great Colt McCoy, redshirt freshman Connor Wood and true freshman David Ash, who arrived on campus in January. Longhorns coach Mack Brown said from the outset that equal practice time
Garrett Gilbert, the returning starter at quarterback for Texas, began fall practice with the starting unit.
Texas backup QB Case McCoy is the younger brother of former star Colt McCoy. PHOTO BY LARRY KOLVOORD,
PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES
would be given to Ash, who has shown tremendous confidence and leadership since his arrival – two traits Brown has stressed at the position. “He’s a fiery guy,” senior
free safety Blake Gideon has said of Ash. “It’s serious for him, and we could tell that from the start.” Tailback Fozzy Whittaker said Ash is “stepping into a leadership role and I
feel like, as time goes on, he’ll be a predominant leader for this team.” Whoever starts at quarterback will need some serious help. Last season, Texas
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ranked 116th of 120 FBS teams in turnover margin (minus-12), 103rd in passing efficiency (111.2), 88th in scoring offense (23.8), 58th in total offense (382.5) and 50th in passing of-
fense (232.0). The Longhorns have six new members on their coaching staff. They include tri-offensive coordinators Major Applewhite (running backs), a former UT standout quarterback, Bryan Harsin (quarterbacks), who was an assistant for 10 seasons at Boise State, and former Oklahoma and Oklahoma State assistant Darrell Wyatt (wide receivers). “We have a new offense to figure out, a new defense to figure out. We have positions to figure out,” Brown said at Big 12 Media Days. “Obviously the quarterback position has to be figured out, and we’ve got to figure out who we feature in all the different schemes with a lot of new coaches. “There’s some anxiety with it, but there’s some excitement with it at the same time, and we’ve got to do a good job coaching this year, and we’re aware of that. We’ve got to make some good decisions, we’ve got to make some hard decisions, and we’ve got to make the decisions work.”
BIG 12’S BEST DYNAMIC DUOS Oklahoma has multiple tandems in quarterback Landry Jones/wide receiver Ryan Broyles, Jones/wide receiver Kenny Stills, running back Roy Finch/running back Brandon Williams, et al. Oklahoma State has multiple combinations in quarterback Brandon Weeden/wide receiver Justin Blackmon, Weeden/running back Joseph Randle, Randle/running back Jeremy Smith, Blackmon/wide receiver Josh Cooper and punter Quinn Sharp/placekicker Quinn Sharp. Here are the league’s other top combos: I 1. WR Jeff Fuller and RB Cyrus Gray (Texas A&M): Fuller is a top-five receiver nationally. Replacing injured starter Christine Michael last year, Gray had 100-plus yards in seven straight games and finished with 1,133 yards. QB Ryan Tannehill makes this a three-headed monster. I 2. QB Robert Griffin III and WR Kendall Wright (Baylor): With talented receiver Josh Gordon now off the team, Griffin and Wright will have to excel even more for the Bears, who also suffered the departure of running back Jay Finley (1,218 yards rushing; 12 TDs last year). I 3. DT Kheeston Randall and LB Keenan Robinson (Texas): There is a lack of defensive players from the Big 12 who are rated among the national elite, but Randall and Robinson are both highly regarded. If the Longhorns are to return to form, these two will have to stand out. I 4. DE Jacquies Smith and DE Brad Madison (Missouri): Rarely do players 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds wear jersey No. 3, but Smith does. Madison (7.5) and Smith (5.5) combined for 13 sacks last season. Leading tackler Zaviar Gooden is a standout at linebacker for the Tigers. I 5. RB Bryce Brown and LB Arthur Brown (Kansas State): Wichita natives, the Brown brothers returned to their home state after initially playing at Tennessee and Miami, respectfully. Bryce was a preseason All-Big 12 pick by the media. Arthur played 24 games for the Hurricanes. BY JOHN ROHDE
Top 10 games in the Big 12 The way we see it, the top seven conference games in the Big 12 this season will include Oklahoma or Oklahoma State, with Bedlam in Stillwater taking top-billing:
Dec. 3 The Big 12 no longer has a championship game, but this regular-season finale at Boone Pickens Stadium could serve the same purpose and provide even better theater. Both teams could arrive unbeaten. Even with one loss, a berth in the BCS national title game could be at stake.
Sept. 24 Rarely is such an important Big 12 game played in September, but the winner of this showdown at Kyle Field will have some serious momentum for the remainder of the season. OSU went unbeaten on the road last year, but will be extremely hard-pressed to do so again this year.
Bedlam is not only big for the teams but also for the fans. This year’s Bedlam game is the topranked game in the Big 12 for 2011 season. PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN (at Dallas) Oct. 8 It’s been a decade since the Red River Rivalry wasn’t forecast as the Big 12 game of the year, but here’s where we’re at thanks to the Longhorns going 5-7 last season. No matter what transpires leading up to this game, however, there figures to be high drama in the Cotton Bowl.
Nov. 5 This one could match two unbeatens, but could end in a thud based on recent history. The last time the Aggies won in Norman was 51-6 against the John Blakecoached Sooners in 1997. Bob Stoops is 6-0 at home against
Texas A&M with an average victory margin of 38.7 points.
Oct. 22 In this key matchup, the Cowboys will be coming off a game at Texas the previous week and will be one month removed from playing at Texas A&M. This contest could be put up or shut up time for OSU. If the Cowboys are able to sweep A&M, Texas and Missouri, look out.
Oct. 15 If the Longhorns hadn’t gotten a
late-season reprieve against Florida Atlantic last year in Austin, they would have entered this season with a five-game home losing streak. The Cowboys won impressively 33-16 at Texas last year, but they have to make a return trip this season.
Sept. 24 The Sooners have a score to settle in their Big 12 opener. With OU ranked No. 1 in the first BCS poll last year, the Tigers convincingly derailed the Sooners, pulling away with a 16-0 spurt in the fourth quarter to post a 36-27 victory in Columbia before an ESPN GameDay audience.
Oct. 29 In what could be a future SEC contest, the Tigers travel to College Station, which will be going bonkers if the Aggies were able to survive back-to-back games against OSU and Arkansas one month prior. MU appears to be the best team in the Big 12 North, if there were still such a thing.
Oct. 8 After facing OSU at home and Arkansas at Cowboys Stadium in consecutive weeks, the Aggies travel to Lubbock for a trap game
Missouri’s Jeff Gettys celebrates the Tigers’ upset win over the Sooners last season in Columbia, Mo. OU lost 36-27. PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN
against an often dangerous Texas Tech team. A loss here could kill Texas A&M’s hopes for its second (and potentially last) Big 12 championship.
Nov. 12 The Longhorns lead this series 7-1 in Big 12 history and 17-5 overall. The last time Missouri won was 1997, the year before coach Mack Brown arrived. Prior to that, the Tigers hadn’t beaten Texas since 1916. Brown has won by 19, 31 and 34 points in his three trips to Columbia. BY JOHN ROHDE
THE OKLAHOMAN’S PRESEASON ALL-BIG 12 TEAM Here is The Oklahoman’s preseason All-Big 12 team: I Offensive Player of the Year: Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State I Defensive Player of the Year: Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma I Newcomer of the Year: Malcolm Brown, RB, Texas
OFFENSE
OSU quarterback Brandon Weeden PHOTO BY ZACH GRAY, THE OKLAHOMAN
I Quarterback: Brandon Weeden, OSU I Running back: Cyrus Gray, Texas A&M I Wide receiver: Justin Blackmon, OSU; Ryan Broyles, OU; Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M I Tight end: Michael Egnew, Missouri I Offensive line: Levy Adcock, OSU; Lonnie Edwards, Texas Tech; Ben Habern, OU; Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M; Kelechi Osemele, Iowa State. I Kicker: Grant Ressel, Missouri. I Punt returner: Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma
DEFENSE
OU linebacker Travis Lewis PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES
I Defensive line: Dominique Hamilton, Missouri; Tevin Elliott, Baylor; Kheeston Randall, Texas; Brad Madison, Missouri. I Linebackers: Travis
BIG 12 PRESEASON POWER POLL Here is The Oklahoman’s preseason Big 12 Power Poll I 1. Oklahoma I 2. Oklahoma State I 3. Texas A&M I 4. Missouri I 5. Texas I 6. Texas Tech I 7. Baylor I 8. Kansas State I 9. Iowa State I 10. Kansas COMPILED BY MIKE BALDWIN AND JOHN HELSLEY
Oklahoma receiver Ryan Broyles AP PHOTO
Malcolm Brown Lewis, OU; Keenan Robinson, Texas; Jake Knott, Iowa State. I Defensive backs: Markelle Martin, OSU; Coryell Judie, Texas A&M; Blake Gideon, Texas; Ty Zimmerman, Kansas State. I Punter: Quinn Sharp, OSU I Kick returner: Coryell Judie, Texas A&M FROM STAFF REPORTS
OSU punter/kicker Quinn Sharp PHOTO BY ZACH GRAY, THE OKLAHOMAN
BIG 12 CONFERENCE PREVIEW
Deconstructing a reconstructed Big 12 T his is the first year of the 10-team Big 12 Conference, and it could very well be the last. With Colorado and Nebraska already gone to other conferences, and Texas A&M with one foot out the door, the landscape of the conference is likely to change again. But for at least the next four months, we’re locked in to the 10 teams you see below, with no North and South division and no conference championship game. So sit back and enjoy what’s left of the Big 12, because it might not be around for long.
BREAKING DOWN THE BIG 12 TEAMS Darnell Mayberry takes a look at the Big 12 teams’ past fortunes and what they’ll need to win this season.
Baylor Coach: Art Briles (Fourth season)
Iowa St. Coach: Paul Rhoads (Third season)
Kansas Coach: Turner Gill (Second season)
Kansas St. Coach: Bill Snyder (20th season)
Missouri Coach: Gary Pinkel (11th season)
Oklahoma Coach: Bob Stoops (13th season)
Oklahoma St. Texas Coach: Mike Gundy (Seventh season)
Coach: Mack Brown (14th season)
Texas A&M Coach: Mike Sherman (Fourth season)
Texas Tech Coach: Tommy Tuberville (Second season)
7-6 5-7 3-9 7-6 10-3 12-2 11-2 5-7 9-4 8-5 2010 record
2010 record
2010 record
2010 record
2010 record
2010 record
2010 record
2010 record
2010 record
4-4 in Big 12
3-5 in Big 12
1-7 in Big 12
3-5 in Big 12
6-2 in Big 12
6-2 in Big 12
6-2 in Big 12
2-6 in Big 12
6-2 in Big 12
Returning starters: 8 Off., 5 Def.
Returning starters: 5 Off., 7 Def.
Returning starters: 8 Off., 6 Def.
Returning starters: 5 Off., 6 Def.
Returning starters: 9 Off., 6 Def.
2010 postseason: Texas Bowl, L 3814 to Illinois.
2010 postseason: None
2010 postseason: None
2010 postseason: Pinstripe Bowl L, 36-34 to Syracuse
Key returners: Shontrelle Johnson, RB; Jake Knott, LB
Key returners: Jeff Spikes, OT; Greg Brown, DB
2010 postseason: Insight Bowl, L 27-24 to Iowa.
Key returners: Robert Griffin III, QB; Elliot Coffey, LB Makes a bowl game if ... The Bears win their final two games of the year against Texas Tech and Texas. Those two contests could be the determining games.
SCHEDULE Sept. 2: vs. TCU Sept. 17: vs. S. F. Austin Sept. 24: vs. Rice Oct. 1: at Kansas State Oct. 8: vs. Iowa State Oct. 15: at Texas A&M Oct. 29: at Oklahoma St. Nov. 5: vs. Missouri Nov. 12: at Kansas Nov. 19: vs. Oklahoma Nov. 26: vs. Texas Tech* Dec. 3: vs. Texas *at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas
Makes a bowl game if ... The Cyclones can win on the road at Connecticut, Texas Tech and Kansas State and knock off Texas in Ames.
SCHEDULE
Sept. 3: vs. N. Iowa Sept. 10: vs. Iowa Sept. 16: at Connecticut Oct. 1: vs. Texas Oct. 8: at Baylor Oct. 15: at Missouri Oct. 22: vs. Texas A&M Oct. 29: at Texas Tech Nov. 5: vs. Kansas Nov. 18: vs. Oklahoma St. Nov. 26: at Oklahoma Dec. 3: at Kansas State
Makes a bowl game if ... The Jayhawks beat Texas Tech, Kansas State and Baylor at home and notch a road win at Iowa State.
SCHEDULE Sept. 3: vs. McNeese St. Sept: 10: vs. N. Illinois Sept. 17: at Georgia Tech Oct. 1: vs. Texas Tech Oct. 8: at Oklahoma St. Oct. 15: vs. Oklahoma Oct. 22: vs. Kansas State Oct. 29: at Texas Nov. 5: at Iowa State Nov. 12: vs. Baylor Nov. 19: at Texas A&M Nov. 26: vs. Missouri* *at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Returning starters: 8 Off., 7 Def.
Returning starters: 10 Off., 5 Def.
Returning starters: 5 Off., 7 Def.
2010 postseason: 2010 postseason: None Alamo Bowl, W 36-10 over Arizona. Key returners: Keenan Robinson, Key returners: Key returners: Key returners: LB; Fozzy WhitBryce Brown, RB; Justin Blackmon, T.J. Moe, WR; Key returners: taker, RB David Garrett, DB Will Ebner, LB Landry Jones, QB; WR; Markelle Makes a bowl Martin, S Travis Lewis, LB Makes a bowl game if ... Makes a bowl game if ... The Makes a BCS bowl The Longhorns can game if ... The Makes a bowl Wildcats can win get any kind of conif ... The Cowboys on the road at Mi- Tigers can take at game if ... The sistency from the can win on the ami, at Oklahoma least two wins out Sooners stay QB position. Last State or at Texas. of four critical road healthy and show road. Oklahoma games at Arizona up each Saturday. State has six road year’s starter, GarKSU might have rett Gilbert, threw Do that and they’re games and must to win at least one State, at Kansas State, at Oklaa lock for the post- play at Texas A&M, 10 TDs against 17 of those contest Texas, Missouri and interceptions. He’s homa and at Texas season. to offset potenin a position battle Texas Tech. A&M. tial home losses with Case McCoy, SCHEDULE against OU and Connor Wood and SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Texas A&M. Sept. 3: vs. Tulsa David Ash. Sept: 3: vs. La.-Lafayette Sept: 3: vs. Miami (OH) Sept. 17: at Florida St. SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Sept: 8: vs. Arizona Sept: 9: at Arizona St. Sept. 24: vs. Missouri Sept: 3: vs. E. Kentucky Sept: 17: vs. W. Illinois Sept. 17: at Tulsa Oct. 1: vs. Ball State Sept: 3: vs. Rice Sept: 17: vs. Kent State Sept: 24: at Oklahoma Sept. 24: at Texas A&M Sept. 10: vs. BYU Oct. 8: at Texas Sept. 24: at Miami (Fla.) Oct. 8: at Kansas State Oct. 15: at Kansas Oct. 8: vs. Kansas Sept. 17: at UCLA Oct. 1: vs. Baylor Oct. 15: at Texas Oct. 15: vs. Iowa State Oct. 22: vs. Texas Tech Oct. 1: at Iowa State Oct. 8: vs. Missouri Oct. 22: at Missouri Oct. 22: vs. Oklahoma St. Oct. 29: at Kansas St. Oct. 8: vs. Oklahoma Oct. 15: at Texas Tech Oct. 29: vs. Baylor Oct. 29: at Texas A&M Nov. 5: vs. Texas A&M Oct. 15: vs. Oklahoma St. Oct. 22: at Kansas Nov. 5: vs. Kansas St. Nov. 5: at Baylor Nov. 19: at Baylor Oct. 29: vs. Kansas Oct. 29: vs. Oklahoma Nov. 12: at Texas Tech Nov. 12: vs. Texas Nov. 26: vs. Iowa State Nov. 5: vs. Texas Tech Nov. 5: at Oklahoma St. Nov. 19: vs. Texas Tech Dec. 3: at Oklahoma St. Nov. 18: at Iowa State Nov. 12: at Missouri Nov. 12: vs. Texas A&M Nov. 26: vs. Kansas* Dec. 3: vs. Oklahoma *at Cotton Bowl in Dallas Nov. 19: vs. Kansas St. Nov. 19: at Texas Nov. 24: at Texas A&M *at Arrowhead Stadium Dec. 3: vs. Iowa State in Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 3: at Baylor 2010 postseason: Fiesta Bowl, W 48-20 over Connecticut.
*at Cotton Bowl in Dallas
2010 record
3-5 in Big 12
Returning starters: 9 Off., 8 Def.
Returning starters: 7 Off., 5 Def.
2010 postseason: Cotton Bowl, L 41-24 to LSU.
2010 postseason: TicketCity Bowl, W 45-38 over Northwestern.
Key returners: Ryan Tannehill, QB; Cyrus Gray, RB
Key returners: Eric Stephens, RB; Alex Torres, WR
Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Aggies can just win at home. They’ll play seven true home games this season but are just 13-8 at Kyle Field over the past three seasons.
Makes a bowl game if ... The Red Raiders can implement a more reliable running game to complement their air attack and keep defenses off balance.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
Sept. 4: vs. SMU Sept. 17: vs. Idaho Sept. 24: vs. Oklahoma St. Oct. 1: vs. Arkansas* Oct. 8: at Texas Tech Oct. 15: vs. Baylor Oct. 22: at Iowa State Oct: 29: vs. Missouri Nov. 5: at Oklahoma Nov. 12: at Kansas St. Nov. 19: vs. Kansas Nov. 24: vs. Texas
Sept. 3: vs. Texas State Sept. 17: at New Mexico Sept: 24: vs. Nevada Oct. 1: at Kansas Oct. 8: vs. Texas A&M Oct. 15: vs. Kansas State Oct. 22: at Oklahoma Oct. 29: vs. Iowa State Nov. 5: at Texas Nov. 12: Oklahoma St. Nov. 19: at Missouri Nov. 26: vs. Baylor
*at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas
*at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas
COMMENTARY
Large cloud hanging over college football BY PETE THAMEL
New York Times News Service
College football is set to start its new season Sept. 1, but a kind of dispirited consensus has taken hold about a sport that has been played on U.S. campuses since 1869: Its reputation has never been more damaged. Reggie Bush, the USC tailback widely considered the most exciting player of his generation, gave back his Heisman Trophy, and his team was stripped of its title in the 2004 Bowl Championship Series. Those punishments were unprecedented. Jim Tressel, the Ohio State football coach who portrayed himself as a beacon of integrity, was forced to resign this spring after lying about improprieties in his program. The NCAA is investigating the recruitment of last season’s Heisman Trophy winner, Cam Newton of Auburn, whose father was found to have sought $180,000 for his son to play for another university. In all, at least 10 major college football programs — including those at institutions esteemed for academics, like the University of Michigan, the University of North Carolina and Georgia Tech — have been investigated or punished by the NCAA in recent months. “There’s so many charges and the severity of the extent of the charges and the multiplicity of the people involved," said William Friday, president emeritus of the University of North Carolina. "There’s so much seriousness here.” The problems of college
football seemed to move from the admittedly serious to the plain hard to believe last week with the news that a major donor to the University of Miami had admitted to providing cash payments, prostitutes and lavish gifts to 72 Hurricanes players from 2002 through 2010. The Miami scandal has shocked even some of the most hardened critics of college sports. That said, it has not convinced everyone that meaningful reform can or will be achieved. College football has never been more prosperous, with five of the major college sports conferences recently signing billiondollar broadcast deals. “While we would like to think that the Miami scandal is a watershed moment in intercollegiate athletics, previous history would suggest otherwise,” said Bruce Svare, a professor of psychology at the University at Albany, part of the State University of New York. “An investigation will be done, mea culpas will be expressed for lack of institutional oversight, and a few scholarships will be lost. It will be business as usual within a short period of time.” It can be debated whether the current string of scandals is the worst in the history of college sports, but few would dispute that this has been the ugliest stretch in terms of publicity. The prevalence of social media, the increased visibility of college athletes and the rabid appetite for college football on the Internet have made all the violations, allegations and investigations
In college football, even coaches known as beacons of integrity have fallen suceptible to scandle. Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel got tangled up with the NCAA after lying about improprieties at his school. ASSOCIATED PRESS
instant news. Last week, the University of Central Florida received a formal letter from the NCAA saying its football and men’s basketball teams were under investigation. Part of UCF’s problem stemmed from Ken Caldwell, an ex-convict who told coaches he had ties to a sports agent, and used Twitter as way to contact and interact with potential recruits. The use of the death penalty against Southern Methodist University decimated the program, and the NCAA has refrained from handing out such a harsh penalty since. The Mustangs did not field a
team for two seasons and went from being a national power to not making another bowl game until 2009. Barring a university from playing on television also raises problematic issues; it would cost a team’s opponents millions of dollars in revenue from the billion-dollar contracts the major conferences have with TV networks. Still, Mark Emmert, president of the NCAA, said Friday that he would not rule out any punishment if a program’s violations were severe enough. “In today’s era of enormous conference-wide television contracts, I can-
not see the committee on infractions jeopardizing those revenue-sharing arrangements with a TV-ban penalty,” Chad D. McEvoy, an associate professor of sport management at Illinois State University, said in an email. “In essence, conference rivals/partners would be penalized for the sins of the violating school.” While the details of the Miami story have shocked many, the allegations were made by a booster — Nevin Shapiro, a convicted felon who had been involved in a $900 million Ponzi scheme — and are still being investigated by the NCAA. “Once whatever happened is settled upon, it will be a very difficult case to judge based on the nature and number of alleged violations,” said Tom Yeager, a former chairman of the committee on infractions. The NCAA is now faced with trying to maintain a semblance of control. Emmert, in his first year on the job, has been besieged by news of malfeasance, both acknowledged and alleged. He recently held a summit meeting of more than 50 NCAA leaders in Indianapolis. It ended with his pledge that bold change would be coming to college athletics, a mantra that was soon forgotten amid the Miami scandal. The former Florida coach Urban Meyer said the most disturbing part of the Miami story, if indeed all the allegations were true, was that numerous coaches were said to have aided the activities of the booster, putting him in contact with players and
recruits. Meyer said the NCAA’s punishment model is futile, with the rewards for breaking rules outweighing the risks. He said the punishments for coaches who committed recruiting violations had typically amounted to the loss of recruiting privileges, like a limit on the number of days they could spend traveling, or the loss of the chance to telephone recruits. He said that coaches who "knowingly and willfully" violated rules need to be suspended. “Everything that they’ve done recently has proven ineffective," Meyer, now an ESPN commentator, said of the punishments. "The only way to do it is take away their livelihood and tell them, You cannot coach.” As NCAA officials try to sort out the various problems, they face a thorny philosophical question. With conferences expanding to bolster their already robust television contracts and some head coaches making more than $5 million annually, the monetary incentives to succeed have never been greater. That reality is juxtaposed an almost 150-year history of a sport predicated on amateurism. “It becomes a complicated issue, because so many of the decisions being made are about money," Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins said. "Yet the theme of the whole concept is not about money. It’s sort of a twosided issue where you’re talking out of two sides of your mouth. You’re trying to make it about money, but you’re trying to make it not about money.”
NATION’S TOP DYNAMIC DUO
High-octane juniors lead Oregon BY JOHN ROHDE Staff Writer jrohde@opubco.com
The top tandems in college football this season are Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones/wide receiver Ryan Broyles and Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden/wide receiver Justin Blackmon – or vice versa. Also among the elite is the Tulsa tandem of returner/receiver/rusher Damaris Johnson and quarterback G.J. Kinne. Venture outside state lines and college football’s top duo resides at Oregon in running back LaMichael James and quarterback Darron Thomas, two highoctane juniors who played high school ball in Texas. James and Thomas are 22-4 the past two seasons, winning two conference titles and playing in last year’s national championship game against Auburn. Last year’s Doak Walker Award winner, James led the nation in rushing with 1,731 yards (144.3 per game), points per game (12.0) and touchdowns (24). He finished third in last year’s Heisman Trophy balloting and is just 20 yards shy of passing Derek Loville on the school’s career rushing list (3,296).
“I’ve always believed that to win football games you have to be able to run the football, and we’ve led the Pac-10 in rushing the last four years, total offense the last four years, scoring offense the last four years, and LaMichael’s a huge part of that,” said coach Chip Kelly, who served as the Ducks’ of-
fensive coordinator before taking charge two seasons ago. “We’ve had a great tradition of running backs in the four years that I’ve been there, but LaMichael is a special, special player.” Oregon will complement James in the backfield with converted defensive back Kenjon Barner (551 yards rushing; 6.1
yards per carry last season), who will bring even more speed to the already fleet-footed Ducks. As a sophomore last season, Thomas ranked 17th nationally in passing efficiency (150.97), which was one spot behind Weeden (154.1) and seven spots ahead of Jones (146.3). A second-team,
Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas, right, hands the ball off to running back LaMichael James during action last season. The duo could end up being one of the best tandems in college football this season. AP PHOTO
all-conference pick at quarterback, Thomas also was UO’s third-leading rusher, averaging 5.2 yards-per-carry. “I don’t know if there’s a ceiling with Darron,” Kelly said at Pac-12 Media Days. “To come in as a first-time starter (last year) and go undefeated in the regular season, and undefeated in this conference, and lead his team to a berth in the national championship game, and (to throw) for the second most yards ever in a national championship game (363 yards) … it almost seemed like every week he just got better and better. There are new facets to his game that he continues to work on. “He’s probably the toughest quarterback I’ve ever been around. If you look at the touchdowns that he’s thrown and just put a highlight tape of the 30-some odd touchdowns he threw, and how many shots he took when he was throwing the ball, he’s truly a fearless competitor. “I don’t know if there is a ceiling for him, and I hope there’s not, because college football is a quarterback-driven game. This league is a quarterbackdriven league, and we’re going to go as far as Darron can play.”
HERE’S A LOOK AT THE TOP DYNAMIC DUOS OUTSIDE THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: I 1. RB LaMichael James and QB Darron Thomas (Oregon): The lightning-quick James averaged 5.9 yards-per-carry as the nation’s top rusher last year. Thomas is a dual threat who had 30 touchdown passes with just nine interceptions and also rushed for nearly 500 yards. I 2. WR Alshon Jeffery and RB Marcus Lattimore (South Carolina): Jeffery was fourth nationally in total receiving yards (1,517) and fifth in receiving yards per game (108.4). As a freshman, Lattimore had 1,197 yards rushing, 19 touchdowns and 8.8 points per game. I 3. DT Jared Crick and CB Alfonzo Dennard (Nebraska): The nation’s top defensive combination left the Big 12 for the Big Ten. Crick was a Big 12 force the previous two seasons, while Dennard is rated the nation’s top cornerback. Linebacker Lavonte David also is impressive. I 4. P Drew Butler and PK Blair Walsh (Georgia): The Bulldogs dipped to a 6-7 record last year, but this pair of feet could help kick them out of trouble this season. The Sporting News listed each of these players as first-team All-Americans in its preseason magazine. I 5. QB Nick Foles and WR Juron Criner (Arizona): Foles (3,191 yards; 67.1 percent; 20 TDs) has had flashes of being a big-time quarterback. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Criner (82 catches; 1,233 yards; 15.0 per catch) has been his home-run target since they were sophomores. BY JOHN ROHDE
THE IN-STATE TANDEMS I Jones-Broyles: Jones ranked second nationally last season in total passing yards (4,718) and passing yards per game (337.0). Broyles led the nation in receptions (131) and catches per game (9.4) and was third in total receiving yards (1,622). I Weeden-Blackmon: Weeden ranked third nationally in total passing yards (4,277) and passing yards per game (329.0). Blackmon led the nation in receiving yards per game (148.5) and touchdown receptions (20), was second in total receiving yards (1,782) and catches per game (9.3) and set NCAA records with 12 straight games of at least 100 receiving yards and one touchdown. I Johnson-Kinne: Johnson led the nation in all-purpose yardage (202.2) and yards per play (15.6). His 2,628 total yards were comprised of 904 in kickoff returns (26.6 per attempt), 872 receiving (15.3 per), 560 rushing (10.2 per) and 292 in punt returns (12.7 per). Kinne ranked fourth nationally in total offense at 393.9 yards per game.
THE OKLAHOMAN’S TOP 25
Time to focus on what happens on the field
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he landscape of college football has been marred by off-the-field transgressions during the offseason. Ohio State’s tattoos. Oregon’s phony recruiting service. Miami’s .... well, you get the idea. But what happens on the field is still sacred. And that’s what you see here — The Oklahoman’s preseason Top 25 based on what we think will happen on the field. Darnell Mayberry breaks down the past fortunes of each Top 25 team and determines what they’ll need to have a successful 2011 season:
6. Florida St. 7. OSU Coach: Jimbo Fisher (Second season)
Coach: Mike Gundy (Seventh season)
8. Va. Tech Coach: Frank Beamer (25th season)
2. Alabama
1. Oklahoma
3. Oregon
Coach: Nick Saban (Fifth season)
Coach: Bob Stoops (13th season)
12-2 10-3 2010 record
2010 record
6-2 in Big 12
5-3 in SEC
Noteworthy: The Sooners averaged just 3.3 yards per carry last season, last in the Big 12. Shoring up the ground game has been one of OU’s primary focuses this year. 2010 postseason: Fiesta Bowl, W 48-20 over UConn.
Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Sooners can notch road victories at Florida State in Week 2 and at Oklahoma State in the regular season finale, as well as avoid a slipup at home against Texas A&M on the first weekend in November.
Noteworthy: The Crimson Tide lost loads of offensive firepower in RB Mark Ingram, WR Julio Jones and QB Greg McElroy. But Bama has plenty coming back as well. TB Trent Richardson could have a big season. 2010 postseason: Capital One Bowl, W 49-7 over Michigan State. Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Tide protects its home field. Bama’s toughest tests will come inside Bryant-Denny Stadium against Arkansas and LSU. Road games against Penn St. and Auburn are tall tasks as well. Anything less than 2-2 in those four won’t cut it.
Coach: Chip Kelly (Third season)
Coach: Les Miles (Seventh season)
Coach: Chris Petersen (Sixth season)
12-1
11-2
12-1
2010 record
Coach: David Shaw (First season)
9-0 in Pac-10
Coach: Bret Bielema (Sixth season)
7-1 in WAC
6-2 in SEC
Noteworthy: On defense, the Ducks lost five starters from the front seven. But on offense, Oregon returns Heisman candidate LaMichael James at running back and Darron Thomas at quarterback. 2010 postseason: BCS Championship Game, L 22-19 to Auburn. Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Ducks just find a way to topple Stanford on the road. The rest of the schedule is a piece of cake after a season opener against LSU inside Cowboys Stadium.
Coach: Bo Pelini (Fourth season)
2010 record
2010 record
Noteworthy: Keep a close eye on the Tigers’ special teams play. LSU lost its place-kicker, punter and its best return man. 2010 postseason: Cotton Bowl, W 41-24 over Texas A&M. Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Tigers can survive a brutal schedule that includes two non-conference games against Oregon and at West Virginia, as well as a clash with Alabama on the road.
9. Texas A&M 10. Stanford 11. Nebraska 12. Wisconsin 13. TCU Coach: Mike Sherman (Fourth season)
5. Boise St.
4. LSU
Coach: Gary Patterson (11th season)
Noteworthy: This season will mark Broncos’ debut in the Mountain West after 10 seasons in the WAC. But the Broncos will probably find replacing the production of WRs Austin Pettis and Titus Young (combined 142 receptions and 19 TDs) much tougher than anything the new schedule throws their way. 2010 postseason: Maaco Bowl Las Vegas, W 26-3 over Utah. Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Broncos can steal a road win at Georgia in the season opener and protect their home field against TCU.
14. S. Carolina 15. Arkansas Coach: Steve Spurrier (Seventh season)
Coach: Bobby Petrino (Fourth season)
10-4 11-2 11-3 9-4 12-1 10-4 11-2 13-0 9-5 10-3 2010 record
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5-3 in SEC
6-2 in ACC
6-2 in Big 12
8-0 in ACC
6-2 in Big 12
8-1 in Pac-10
6-2 in Big 12
7-1 in Big Ten
8-0 in Mt. West
Noteworthy: In 2010, the Seminoles won 10 games for the first time since 2003. For Florida State to take the next step, junior QB E.J. Manuel must shine in his first year as the full-time starter.
Noteworthy: In 2010, the Cowboys averaged 537.6 yards per game, 44.9 points per game and outscored opponents 168-47 in the third quarter. And OSU has 10 starters returning on that side of the ball.
Noteworthy: QB Tyrod Taylor is gone, and heralded sophomore QB Logan Thomas now steps in under center. A lot is on Thomas’ shoulders as Tech seeks its fourth ACC title in five seasons.
Noteworthy: The Aggies finished last season in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 1999. Under Sherman, Texas A&M has gradually improved, going from four wins to six to nine over the past three seasons.
Noteworthy: The 39-year-old Shaw is a pupil to former Cardinal coach Jim Harbaugh, as well as Bill Walsh and Dennis Green.
Noteworthy: Tim Beck takes the reins of the offense from Shawn Watson after serving as the Cornhuskers’ RBs coach for the previous three seasons.
Noteworthy: Russell Wilson enters as the starting QB. He transferred from N.C. State. after three seasons with the Wolfpack.
Noteworthy: This will be the Horned Frogs’ final year in the Mountain West before heading to the Big East. TCU has gone 98-28 the past six seasons.
2010 postseason: Chick-Fil-A Bowl, W 2010 postseason: Alamo Bowl, W 26-17 over South 36-10 over Arizona. Carolina. Makes a BCS bowl Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Seminoles if ... The Cowboys win in back-to-back can win on the road. OSU must games against play at Texas A&M, OU in Tallahassee Texas, Missouri (Sept. 17) and at Clemson (Sept. 24). and Texas Tech.
2010 postseason: Orange Bowl, L 40-12 to Stanford. Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Hokies don’t get upset. Tech is better than every team it will line up against before likely meeting FSU in the ACC title game.
2010 postseason: Cotton Bowl, L 4124 to LSU. Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Aggies can win at Oklahoma on Nov. 5. It looks to be the only real test A&M will get on the road.
2010 postseason: Orange Bowl, W 40-12 over Va. Tech.
2010 postseason: Holiday Bowl, L Makes a BCS bowl 19-7 to Washington. if ... QB Andrew Luck stays healthy. Makes a BCS bowl The nation’s best if ... The Cornhuskpasser threw for ers can adapt 3,338 yards and quickly to their new 32 TDs a year league. Their debut ago. Keeping him season brings healthy is a bigger tough road dates challenge than any- with Wisconsin, one on the Cardinal Penn St. and schedule. Michigan.
2010 postseason: Rose Bowl, L 21-19 to TCU. Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Badgers can take care of business at home. Five of Wisconsin’s first six games are at home. The other is against Northern Illinois at a neutral site. The Badgers will play only four true road games.
Noteworthy: As a true freshman, RB Marcus Lattimore rushed for a teamleading 1,197 yards and 17 TDs on 249 carries, while catching 29 passes for 412 yards and two 2010 postseason: touchdowns. He Rose Bowl, W 21-19 was a unanimous over Wisconsin. choice for National Makes a BCS bowl Freshman of the if ... The Horned Year. Frogs can knock off 2010 postseason: Boise St. in Boise. Chick-Fil-A Bowl, L Also critical are 26-17 to Florida St. back-to-back road tilts against Baylor Makes a BCS bowl if ... Latand Air Force to timore assembles start the season, a Heisman-like and a mid-season road clash with San season. Diego St.
2010 record
6-2 in SEC
Noteworthy: Junior QB Tyler Wilson takes over. Wilson threw for 332 yards and four TDs against Auburn last season. 2010 postseason: Sugar Bowl, L 3126 to Ohio State.
Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Razorbacks can win their first and last road games. Arkansas opens its road schedule at Alabama and closes it at LSU. Also keep an eye on the Oct. 1 neutral site game against Texas A&M.
16. Georgia
17. Ohio St. Coach: Luke Fickell (First season)
Coach: Mark Richt (11th season)
18. N. Dame 19. Missouri 20. Mich. St. 21. W. Virginia 22. Penn St. Coach: Brian Kelly (Second season)
Coach: Gary Pinkel (11th season)
Coach: Mark Dantonio (Fifth season)
Coach: Dana Holgorsen (First season)
Coach: Joe Paterno (46th season)
23. Auburn Coach: Gene Chizik (Third season)
24. Florida Coach: Will Muschamp (First season)
25. Arizona St. Coach: Dennis Erickson (Fifth season)
6-7 12-1 8-5 10-3 11-2 9-4 7-6 14-0 8-5 6-6 2010 record
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3-5 in SEC
7-1 in Big Ten
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6-2 in Big 12
7-1 in Big Ten
5-2 in Big East
4-4 in Big Ten
8-0 in SEC
4-4 in SEC
Noteworthy: The quarterback battle between Dayne Crist and Tommy Rees is the biggest storyline. The outcome could be the determining factor for this season.
Noteworthy: The Tigers finished last season first in the Big 12 and sixth in the nation in scoring defense. Missouri was third in the nation in total defense.
Noteworthy: Junior RB Edwin Baker rushed for 1,201 yards and 13 TDs on 207 carries last season. He says he’s shooting for 2,000 yards and 21 TDs this year.
Noteworthy: In one year as the OSU offensive coordinator, Holgorsen helped the Cowboys go from 61st in nation in total offense to first.
Noteworthy: With the departure of Heisman QB Cam Newton, the Tigers lost their leading passer and rusher. Auburn will return only six starters.
2010 postseason: 2010 postseason: Sugar Bowl, W 31- Sun Bowl, W 33-17 26 over Arkansas. over Miami. (Win was vacated.) Makes a BCS bowl Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Fighting if ... The Buckeyes Irish have a magical can ignore all the season. Anything turmoil. Integratshort of magical ing a new coach and they won’t and QB is the next make it. Their step. The challenge schedule is too of the schedule tough. comes third.
2010 postseason: Insight Bowl, L 2724 to Iowa.
Noteworthy: John Urschel is expected to step in at right guard for the departed Stefen Wisniewski, a second-round draft pick and the team’s lone All-American last season.
Noteworthy: In 2010, the Bulldogs had their first losing season under coach Richt. 2010 postseason: Liberty Bowl, L 10-6 to UCF.
Make a BCS bowl if ... The Bulldogs can get off to a good start. Georgia’s first two games are against Boise State and South Carolina. Win those and anything’s possible.
Noteworthy: Coach Jim Tressel resigned in the wake of NCAA infractions. His interim successor has no previous head coaching experience.
2010 postseason: 2010 postseason: Champs Sports Capital One Bowl, L Bowl, L 23-7 to NC State. 49-7 to Alabama.
2010 postseason: Outback Bowl, L Makes a BCS bowl Makes a BCS bowl Makes a BCS bowl 37-24 to Florida. if ... The Tigers can if ... The Spartans if ... The Mountain- Makes a BCS win at least two can go undefeated eers can win back- bowl if ... The Nitout of three critical on the road. It to-back games tany Lions can beat road games at against Maryland won’t be easy Alabama in Week Arizona State, at and LSU. They’d with four of their 2 and go 3-0 in the Oklahoma and at still have work to five away games final three games Texas A&M. do. But lose those against Notre against Nebraska, Dame, Ohio State, two and they have Ohio State and Nebraska and Iowa. no shot. Wisconsin.
Noteworthy: New offensive coordinator Charlie Weis has implemented a pro-style attack that replaces the spread option. The new system is 2010 postseason: expected to benefit BCS Championship QB John Brantley. Game, W 22-19 2010 postseason: over Oregon. Outback Bowl, W Makes a BCS bowl 37-24 over Penn St. if ... The Tigers stun the SEC and the rest of college football. There just doesn’t appear to be enough left in Auburn to make another run.
Makes a BCS bowl if ... They know something we don’t. As we see it, there’s no way the Gators make it out of their regular season schedule with enough wins.
2010 record
4-5 in Pac-10
Noteworthy: The Sun Devils haven’t had a winning season since 2007 when they went 10-3. 2010 postseason: None Makes a BCS bowl if ... The Sun Devils can notch nonconference wins against Missouri and Illinois and knock off Oregon in Oregon. Arizona State must then finish strong.
No. 2 Crimson Tide cautiously optimistic BY JOHN ZENOR The Associated Press
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama’s August to-do list: Pick starting quarterback. Replace Heisman Trophy winner and a few other first-round draft picks. Find left tackle, playmaking receivers and a defensive lineman or two. It’s almost enough to distract the Crimson Tide from all that national title talk. Some of the important pieces have changed and a few key questions remain unanswered, but blue-chip replacements keep the preseason conversation in Tuscaloosa consistent. “We want to come out and win a national championship, to be undefeated,” All-America safety Mark Barron said. “Every time we step out on the field, one of our motivating factors is to be special.”
It didn’t happen with championship-caliber regularity last season when the Tide viewed its 10 wins as a letdown. The offseason was traumatic with a devastating tornado striking the city in April followed by the May death of left tackle Aaron Douglas in May. Tide players and fans enter this season with heavy hearts — and high hopes. Tailback Trent Richardson steps in for 2009 Heisman winner Mark Ingram. There’s less certainty about the fill-ins for the other first-rounders — defensive end Marcell Dareus, wide receiver Julio Jones and left tackle James Carpenter. But coach Nick Saban has stockpiled highly rated recruiting classes and won 36 games and one national title the last three seasons. Even he doesn’t downplay his team’s talent level much while asserting that a pre-
Alabama coach Nick Saban, right, talks to QB A.J. McCarron during action last season. AP PHOTO
season No. 2 ranking “means nothing.” “Whatever we do this year, we’re going to have to do it on the field,” Saban said., The biggest reason for all the optimism is a defense that yielded the nation’s third-fewest
points last season and features five preseason first-team AllSEC picks. Linebackers Dont’a Hightower and Courtney Upshaw, safeties Barron and Robert Lester and noseguard Josh Chapman are projected as firstteamers, while players like cornerback Dre’ Kirkpatrick have flashed star potential, too. A new quarterback, a Heisman hopeful runner and a loaded defense is the same formula Alabama used to win the national title two years ago. The combination is also the reason Saban stresses that he wants quarterbacks AJ McCarron and/or Phillip Sims to play “winning football,” making smart decisions and not sticking that defense into bad spots with turnovers. The sophomore McCarron saw limited action in a backup role last season, while Sims is a redshirt freshman who hasn’t
played yet. Both could get into the Kent State game on Sept. 3. “ All-SEC guard Barrett Jones could be protecting their blind side at left tackle, where he has logged practice time since the spring. Freshman Cyrus Kouandjio, one of the nation’s top recruits, also could develop into that role. Some of the preseason hoopla stems from the Tide’s going away party last season, when the team blasted Michigan State 49-7 in the Capital One Bowl in a performance that added to the what-could-have-been sentiment from 2010. “Finishing is a big thing for this team,” Saban said. “I don’t think we finished well last year whether it was plays, games, season or however you want to look at it. I think that’s all about mindset.”
THE OKLAHOMAN STAFF’S TOP 25 Here is a look at how our college football coverage team voted in their preseason Top 25 polls:
THE OKLAHOMAN STAFF’S TOP 25 Here is The Oklahoman’s preseason Top 25. Rank
BERRY TRAMEL, COLUMNIST 1. Alabama 2. Oklahoma 3. Boise State 4. Oregon 5. Wisconsin 6. Texas A&M 7. LSU 8. Oklahoma State 9. Florida State 10. South Carolina 11. Virginia Tech 12. Ohio State 13. Nebraska 14. Arkansas 15. Georgia 16. West Virginia 17. Stanford 18. Missouri 19. TCU 20. Arizona 21. Penn State 22. Notre Dame 23. Clemson 24. Tulsa 25. BYU
JENNI CARLSON, COLUMNIST 1. Oklahoma 2. Oregon 3. Alabama 4. LSU 5. Virginia Tech 6. Boise State 7. Florida State 8. Oklahoma State 9. TCU 10. Stanford 11. South Carolina 12. Wisconsin 13. Arkansas 14. Georgia 15. Penn State 16. Nebraska 17. Texas A&M 18. Florida 19. Michigan State 20. Missouri 21. Ohio State 22. West Virginia 23. Notre Dame 24. Auburn 25. Notre Dame
MIKE BALDWIN, OU WRITER 1. Alabama 2. Oklahoma
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
When the season starts on Thursday, Sept. 1, every team will be playing for the chance to hoist the BCS championship trophy on Monday, Jan. 9. AP PHOTO 3. Boise State 4. LSU 5. Virginia Tech 6. Oregon 7. Florida St. 8. Texas A&M 9. TCU 10. Oklahoma State 11. Georgia 12. Nebraska 13. Ohio State 14. South Carolina 15. Stanford 16. Arkansas 17. Wisconsin 18. Missouri 19. Florida 20. Arizona State 21. Michigan State 22. Notre Dame 23. Southern Miss 24. West Virginia 25. Tulsa
RYAN ABER, OU RECRUITING 1. Oklahoma 2. Oregon 3. Alabama 4. Stanford 5. LSU 6. Florida State 7. Oklahoma State 8. Boise State
9. Nebraska 10. South Carolina 11. Wisconsin 12. Texas A&M 13. Arkansas 14. Virginia Tech 15. TCU 16. Notre Dame 17. Auburn 18. Missouri 19. Georgia 20. Michigan State 21. Ohio State 22. Texas 23. Penn State 24. Mississippi State 25. Arizona State
JOHN HELSLEY, OSU WRITER 1. LSU 2. Boise State 3. Oklahoma 4. Virginia Tech 5. Oregon 6. Alabama 7. Florida State 8. Oklahoma State 9. TCU 10. Notre Dame 11. Georgia 12. Texas A&M 13. Penn State 14. South Carolina
15. Nebraska 16. Arkansas 17. West Virginia 18. Stanford 19. Wisconsin 20. Southern Cal 21. Michigan State 22. Missouri 23. Ohio State 24. Southern Miss 25. Houston
JASON KERSEY, OSU RECRUITING 1. Oregon 2. Alabama 3. Oklahoma 4. LSU 5. Florida State 6. Oklahoma State 7. Stanford 8. Texas A&M 9. Boise State 10. South Carolina 11. Nebraska 12. Wisconsin 13. Virginia Tech 14. TCU 15. Arkansas 16. Michigan State 17. Ohio State 18. Auburn 19. Notre Dame 20. Missouri
21. Florida 22. West Virginia 23. Georgia 24. Maryland 25. Arizona State
MIKE SHERMAN, SPORTS EDITOR 1. Alabama 2. Oklahoma 3. LSU 4. Oregon 5. Stanford 6. Florida State 7. Virginia Tech 8. Boise State 9. Texas A&M 10. Oklahoma State 11. Ohio State 12. Georgia 13. Nebraska 14. Arkansas 15. TCU 16. Missouri 17. Wisconsin 18. Notre Dame 19. Auburn 20. West Virginia 21. Florida 22. Michigan State 23. Maryland 24. Iowa 25. Arizona State
Team (First-place votes) Oklahoma (3) Alabama (3) Oregon (2) LSU (1) Boise State Florida State Oklahoma State Virginia Tech Texas A&M Stanford Nebraska Wisconsin TCU South Carolina Arkansas Georgia Ohio State Notre Dame Missouri Michigan State West Virgina Penn State Auburn Florida Arizona State
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193 189 181 177 163 156 142 135 128 125 106 104 102 101 84 83 67 63 52 46 42 32 27 25 14
Also receiving votes: Texas, Arizona, Southern Cal, Southern Miss, Maryland, Mississippi State, Clemson, Tulsa, Iowa, BYU, Houston, Utah. Voters: Berry Tramel, columnist; Jenni Carlson, columnist; Mike Baldwin, OU writer; John Helsley, OSU writer; Ryan Aber, OU recruiting; Jason Kersey, OSU recruiting; Mike Sherman, sports editor; Ryan Sharp, college football editor.
RYAN SHARP, COLLEGES EDITOR 1. Oklahoma 2. Alabama 3. LSU 4. Oregon 5. Florida State 6. Boise State 7. Stanford 8. Texas A&M 9. Oklahoma State 10. Arkansas 11. Wisconsin 12. South Carolina 13. Nebraska 14. Virginia Tech 15. Notre Dame 16. TCU 17. Michigan State 18. Ohio State 19. West Virginia 20. Georgia 21. Arizona State 22. Texas 23. Mississippi State 24. Missouri 25. Auburn
BERRY TRAMEL’S 2011-12 BOWL PROJECTIONS Dec. 17 New Mexico Bowl (Albuquerque, N.M.) Air Force vs. Arizona
Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl (Orlando) Maryland vs. Pittsburgh
Dec. 17 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Boise, Idaho) Northern Illinois vs. Nevada
Dec. 29 Alamo Bowl (San Antonio) Missouri vs. Stanford
Dec. 17 New Orleans Bowl East Carolina vs. Florida International
Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl (Dallas) BYU vs. Tulsa
Illinois vs. SMU Jan. 2 Outback Bowl (Tampa, Fla.) Michigan vs. LSU Jan. 2 Capital One Bowl (Orlando) Iowa vs. Arkansas Jan. 2 Gator Bowl (Jacksonville) Penn State vs. Florida
Dec. 20 St. Petersburg Bowl Cincinnati vs. Central Florida
Dec. 30 Pinstripe Bowl (New York) North Carolina vs. Connecticut
Dec. 21 Poinsettia Bowl (San Diego) San Diego State vs. Fresno State
Dec. 30 Music City Bowl (Nashville) Georgia Tech vs. Mississippi State
Dec. 22 Las Vegas Bowl Colorado State vs. Washington
Dec. 30 Insight Bowl (Tempe, Ariz.) Michigan State vs. Texas
Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Alabama vs. Texas A&M
Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl Southern Miss vs. Hawaii
Dec. 31 Texas Bowl (Houston) Kansas State vs. Northwestern
Jan. 4 Orange Bowl (Miami Gardens, Fla.) West Virginia vs. South Carolina
Dec. 31 Sun Bowl (El Paso, Texas) Florida State vs. Arizona State
Jan. 6 Cotton Bowl (Arlington, Texas) Oklahoma State vs. Georgia
Dec. 26 Independence Bowl Boston College vs. TCU Dec. 27 Little Caesars Bowl (Detroit) Purdue vs. Miami-Ohio Dec. 27 Belk Bowl (Charlotte, N.C.) Miami vs. Syracuse Dec. 28 Military Bowl (Washington, D.C.) North Carolina State vs. Navy Dec. 28 Holiday Bowl (San Diego) Texas Tech vs. Utah
Boise State and Virginia Tech played in a thriller to open up the 2010 season, which Boise State won 33-30. Berry Tramel is picking the two to make the BCS title game this season. AP PHOTO
Dec. 31 Liberty Bowl (Memphis, Tenn.) Houston vs. Auburn Dec. 31 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl (San Francisco) Army vs. Oregon State Dec. 31 Chick-fil-A Bowl (Atlanta) Clemson vs. Tennessee Jan. 2 TicketCity Bowl (Dallas)
Jan. 2 Rose Bowl (Pasadena, Calif.) Oregon vs. Wisconsin Jan. 2 Fiesta Bowl (Glendale, Ariz.) Oklahoma vs. Nebraska
Jan. 7 BBVA Compass Bowl (Birmingham, Ala.) South Florida vs. Kentucky Jan. 8 GoDaddy.com Bowl (Mobile, Ala.) Toledo vs. Troy Jan. 9 BCS National Championship Game (New Orleans) Boise State vs. Virginia Tech BY BERRY TRAMEL
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(Arlington, Texas) 7 p.m., Sept. 3 I TV: ABC I Our take: What an openingweekend treat. These two teams are good enough to play in the BCS national championship game, and who knows? If the cards fall the right way, both could get there for a redo of this stellar matchup.
TBD, Nov. 5 I TV: TBD I Our take: The Tide and the Tigers could be the country’s top two teams when they meet in Tuscaloosa. To the winner likely goes the SEC West title and an inside track to national championship game. Bryant-Denny Stadium will be rockin’.
TBD, Dec. 3 I TV: ABC I Our take: Bedlam is always grand fun around these parts, but
games to watch this season
with a pair of preseason top-10 teams, this regular-season finale has a chance to be something truly special. Bragging rights won’t be the only thing on the line this season.
TBD, Sept. 17 I TV: TBD I Our take: If not for OregonLSU, this would be the best nonconference game of the year. Both teams are in the top five. The Sooners want to win a national title, while the Seminoles want to avenge a 30-point loss last season in Norman.
(Atlanta) 7 p.m., Sept. 3 I TV: ESPN I Our take: The Broncos don’t shy away from anyone. After opening a year ago on the road against Virginia Tech, Boise State takes its high-powered offense south to Georgia. This could be the start of a make-or-break year for Bulldog coach Mark Richt.
(Arlington, Texas) TBD, Oct. 1 I TV: TBD I Our take: Want to go to the SEC? Texas A&M will have a chance to see how it stacks up against one of that conference’s upper-tier teams.
TBD, Nov. 12 I TV: TBD I Our take: There will be bigtime BCS implications. Will Oregon play for a national title? Will Stanford push into one of the big bowls? Oh, it’ll also be a showdown of Heisman hopefuls — Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck vs. Duck running back LaMichael James.
TBD, Nov. 26 I TV: TBD I Our take: The defending national champ vs. the next national champ? Could be. Or the Tigers could add another page to
Iron Bowl lore and take down the Crimson Tide’s title hopes. Lose the regular-season finale, and Alabama would be hard pressed to recover.
TBD, Sept. 24 I TV: ESPN2 I Our take: Apparently, Les Miles doesn’t ascribe to the philosophy that SEC teams need to schedule easy in the nonconference. Oregon and West Virginia? Yikes. Dana Holgorsen and his Mountaineers have a chance to make their first big statement by knocking off the Tigers.
7 p.m., Nov. 24 I TV: ESPN I Our take: This is about animosity, plain and simple. Bad blood has been boiling in recent weeks, but they have to wait nearly three months to hash it out on the field. What’s more, it might be the last meeting for a long, long time. BY JENNI CARLSON
Former OSU and current LSU coach Les Miles will take on ...
... former OSU offensive coordinator and current West Virginia football coach Dana Holgorsen in a nonconference game in Morgantown, W.Va. AP PHOTOS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TV SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 1 Murray State at Louisville, 5 p.m., ESPNU Illinois State at Eastern Illinois, 6:30 p.m., CSNC Mississippi State at Memphis, 7 p.m., FSN UMass at Holy Cross, 7 p.m., CBSSN UNLV at Wisconsin, 7 p.m., ESPN Bowling Green at Idaho, 8 p.m., ALT Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky at Nashville, Tenn., 8:15 p.m., ESPNU Friday, Sept. 2 Youngstown State at Michigan State, 6:30 p.m., BTN TCU at Baylor, 7 p.m., ESPN Saturday, Sept. 3 Akron at Ohio State, 11 a.m., ESPN Indiana State at Penn State, 11 a.m., BTN Miami (Ohio) at Missouri, 11 a.m., FSN Middle Tennessee at Purdue, 11 a.m., BTN Northwestern at Boston College, 11 a.m., ESPNU Tennessee Tech at Iowa, 11 a.m., BTN Utah State at Auburn, 11 a.m., ESPN2 Kent State at Alabama, 11:21 a.m., SEC Network South Dakota at Air Force, 1 p.m., MTN Arkansas State at Illinois, 2:30 p.m., BTN Delaware at Navy, 2:30 p.m., CBSSN James Madison at North Carolina, 2:30 p.m., FSN Louisiana Monroe at Florida State, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU Minnesota at USC 2:30 p.m., ABC or ESPN2 South Florida at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m., NBC UCLA at Houston, 2:30 p.m., FSN UT Chattanooga at Nebraska, 2:30 p.m., BTN Western Michigan at Michigan, 2:30 p.m., ABC or ESPN2 BYU at Mississippi, 3:45 p.m., ESPN San Jose State at Stanford, 4 p.m., CSBA Colorado State at New Mexico, 5 p.m., MTN East Carolina vs. South Carolina at Charlotte, N.C., 6 p.m., FSN Eastern Washington at Washington, 6 p.m., RSNW Florida Atlantic at Florida, 6 p.m., ESPNU Fresno State at California, 6 p.m., CSCA Rice at Texas, 6 p.m., Longhorn Network Boise State vs. Georgia at Atlanta, 7 p.m., ESPN LSU vs. Oregon at Arlington, Texas, 7 p.m., ABC Ohio at New Mexico State, 7 p.m., ALT Tulsa at Oklahoma, 7 p.m., FX Cal Poly at San Diego State, 9 p.m., MTN Louisiana Tech at Southern Miss, 9 p.m., FSN Northern Arizona at Arizona, 9 p.m., FSAZ Colorado at Hawaii, 9:15 p.m., ESPN2 Sunday, Sept. 4 Bethune Cookman vs. Prairie View, 11 a.m., ESPNU Marshall at West Virginia, 2:30 p.m., ESPN SMU at Texas A&M, 6:30 p.m., FSN Monday, Sept. 5 Miami at Maryland, 7 p.m., ESPN Thursday, Sept. 8 Florida A&M at Hampton, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU Arizona at Oklahoma State, 7 p.m., ESPN Central Washington at Humboldt State, 7 p.m., CBSSN Friday, Sept. 9 Florida International at Louisville, 6 p.m., ESPN Missouri at Arizona State, 9:30 p.m., ESPN Saturday, Sept. 10 Central Michigan at Kentucky, 11 a.m., ESPNU Florida Atlantic at Michigan State, 11 a.m., ESPN or ESPN2 Iowa at Iowa State, 11 a.m., FSN Old Dominion at Georgia State, 11 a.m., CSNE Oregon State at Wisconsin, 11 a.m., ESPN or ESPN2 San Diego State at Army, 11 a.m., CBSSN South Dakota State at Illinois, 11 a.m., BTN Toledo at Ohio State, 11 a.m., BTN Mississippi State at Auburn, 11:21 a.m., SEC Network Northern Colorado at Colorado State, 1 p.m., MTN Alabama at Penn State, 2:30 p.m., ABC California at Colorado, 2:30 p.m., CSCA Cincinnati at Tennessee, 2:30 p.m., ESPN2 Eastern Illinois at Northwestern, 2:30 p.m., BTN Hawaii at Washington, 2:30 p.m., RSNW Nevada at Oregon, 2:30 p.m., FX New Mexico State at Minnesota, 2:30 p.m., BTN North Carolina State at Wake Forest, 2:30 p.m., FSN Purdue at Rice 2:30 p.m., CBSSN Stanford at Duke 2:30 p.m., ESPNU TCU at Air Force 2:30 p.m., Versus Virginia Tech at East Carolina, 2:30 p.m., FSN Rhode Island at Syracuse, 3:30 p.m., SNY South Carolina at Georgia, 3:30 p.m., ESPN Texas State at Wyoming, 5 p.m., MTN Ball State at South Florida, 6 p.m., ALT BYU at Texas, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Fresno State at Nebraska, 6 p.m., BTN
Jackson State vs. Tennessee State, 6 p.m., SS New Mexico at Arkansas, 6 p.m., ESPNU UAB at Florida, 6 p.m., FSN UTEP at SMU, 6 p.m., FSN Virginia at Indiana, 6 p.m., BTN Big East game, 6 p.m., ALT Connecticut at Vanderbilt, 6:30 p.m., SNY Utah at USC, 6:30 p.m., Versus Boston College at Central Florida, 7 p.m., CBSSN Notre Dame at Michigan, 7 p.m., ESPN San Jose State at UCLA, 9 p.m., FSPT Thursday, Sept. 15 LSU at Mississippi State, 7 p.m., ESPN Bloomsburg (Pa.) at Indiana (Pa.), 7 p.m., CBSSN Friday, Sept. 16 Bryant at Sacred Heart, 6 p.m., MSG Boise State at Toledo, 7 p.m., ESPN or ESPN2 Iowa State at Connecticut, 7 p.m., ESPN or ESPN2 Saturday, Sept. 17 Auburn at Clemson, 11 a.m., ABC Eastern Michigan at Michigan, 11 a.m., BTN Penn State at Temple, 11 a.m., ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU Pittsburgh at Iowa, 11 a.m., ESPN or ESPN2 Southeast Missouri State at Purdue, 11 a.m., BTN West Virginia at Maryland, 11 a.m., ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU Mississippi at Vanderbilt, 11:21 a.m., SEC Network Kansas at Georgia Tech, 11:30 a.m., FSN Colorado vs. Colorado State at Denver, 12:30 p.m., FSN Louisiana Monroe at TCU, 1 p.m., MTN Miami (Ohio) at Minnesota, 2:30 p.m., BTN Michigan State at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m., NBC Northwestern at Army, 2:30 p.m., CBSSN South Carolina State at Indiana, 2:30 p.m., BTN Tennessee at Florida, 2:30 p.m., CBS Texas at UCLA 2:30 p.m., ABC or ESPN Texas Tech at New Mexico, 2:30 p.m., Versus Virginia at North Carolina, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU Washington at Nebraska, 2:30 p.m., ABC or ESPN Arkansas State at Virginia Tech, 3 p.m., FSN Nevada at San Jose State, 3 p.m., ALT Navy at South Carolina, 5 p.m., ESPN2 Washington State at San Diego State, 5:30 p.m., MTN Arizona State at Illinois, 6 p.m., BTN Louisville at Kentucky, 6 p.m., ESPNU North Texas at Alabama, 6:30 p.m., FSN Ohio State at Miami, 6:30 or 7, ABC or ESPN Oklahoma at Florida State, 6:30 or 7, ABC or ESPN Syracuse at USC, 7 p.m., FX UTEP at New Mexico State, 7 p.m., ALT Utah at BYU, 8:15 p.m., ESPN2 Hawaii at UNLV, 9 p.m., MTN Oklahoma State at Tulsa, 9 p.m., FSN Stanford at Arizona, 9:45 p.m., ESPN Thursday, Sept. 22 Hampton at Bethune Cookman, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU North Carolina State at Cincinnati, 7 p.m., ESPN Missouri Western State at Washburn, 7 p.m., CBSSN Friday, Sept. 23 Central Florida at BYU, 7 p.m., ESPN Saturday, Sept. 24 Cornell at Yale, 11 a.m., Versus Old Dominion at Delaware, 11 a.m., CSNE SMU at Memphis, 11 a.m., FSN Games TBD, 11 a.m., ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 & ESPNU SEC game TBD, 11:21 a.m., SEC Network Tennessee State at Air Force, 2 p.m., MTN Florida A&M vs. Southern, 2:30 p.m., Versus New Hampshire at Richmond, 2:30 p.m., CSNE Virginia Tech at Marshall, 2:30 p.m., CBSSN Weber State at Northern Colorado, 2:30 p.m., ALT Game TBD, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU Pac-12 game TBD, 2:30 p.m., FSN SEC game TBD, 2:30 p.m., CBS Connecticut at Buffalo, 5 p.m., SNY Duquesne at Saint Francis, 6 p.m., MSG James Madison at William & Mary, 6 p.m., CSMA & CSNE North Dakota State at Minnesota, 6 p.m., BTN Rice at Baylor, 6 p.m., FSSW Games TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN, ESPN2 & ESPNU Nebraska at Wyoming, 6:30 p.m., Versus Tulsa at Boise State, 7 p.m., CBSSN Missouri at Oklahoma, 8 p.m., FX Southern Utah at UNLV, 8 p.m., MTN Oregon at Arizona, 9:15 p.m., ESPN or ESPN2 USC at Arizona State, 9:15 p.m., ESPN or ESPN2 LSU at West Virginia, TBD, ABC, ESPN or ESPN2 Notre Dame at Pittsburgh, TBD, ABC, ESPN or ESPN2 Thursday, Sept. 29 Texas Southern at Jackson State, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU
Houston at UTEP, 7 p.m., CBSSN South Florida at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m., ESPN Friday, Sept. 30 Utah State at BYU, 7 p.m., ESPN Saturday, Oct. 1 Air Force at Navy, 11 a.m., CBS Northwestern at Illinois, 11 a.m., ABC, BTN, ESPN, or ESPN2 Robert Morris at Monmouth, 11 a.m., MSG Rutgers at Syracuse, 11 a.m., SNY Tulane at Army, 11 a.m., CBSSN William & Mary at Villanova, 11 a.m., CSNE Games TBD, 11 a.m., ESPN, ESPN2 & ESPNU SEC game TBD, 11:21 a.m., SEC Network Nevada at Boise State, 1:30 p.m., Versus Richmond at James Madison, 2:30 p.m., CSNE SMU at TCU, 2:30 p.m., CBSSN Weber State at Eastern Washington, 2:30 p.m., ALT Western Michigan at Connecticut, 2:30 p.m., SNY Game TBD, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU Big 12 or Pac-12 game TBD, 2:30 p.m., FSN SEC game TBD, 2:30 p.m., CBS San Jose State at Colorado State, 3 p.m., MTN Games TBD, 5 p.m., ESPN2 & ESPNU Big 12 or Pac-12 game TBD, 6 p.m., FSN Alabama at Florida, 7 p.m., CBS Nebraska at Wisconsin, 7 p.m., ABC or ESPN New Mexico State at New Mexico, 7 p.m., MTN North Carolina at East Carolina, 7 p.m., CBSSN Notre Dame at Purdue, 7 p.m., ABC or ESPN Mississippi at Fresno State, 8:15 p.m., ESPN2 Pac-12 game TBD, 9:30 p.m., FSN Thursday, Oct. 6 Western Kentucky at Middle Tennessee, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU Col. School of Mines at Col. State-Pueblo, 7 p.m., CBSSN California at Oregon, 8 p.m., ESPN Friday, Oct. 7 Boise State at Fresno State, 8 p.m., ESPN Saturday, Oct. 8 Mississippi State at UAB, 11 a.m., FSN Oklahoma vs. Texas at Dallas, 11 a.m., ABC Connecticut at West Virginia, 11 a.m., SNY Games TBD, 11 a.m., ESPN, ESPN2 & ESPNU SEC game TBD, 11:21 a.m., SEC Network Air Force at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m., NBC Maine at James Madison, 2:30 p.m., CSNE Southern Miss at Navy, 2:30 p.m., CBSSN Game TBD, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU Pac-12 game TBD, 2:30 p.m., FSN SEC game TBD, 2:30 p.m., CBS East Carolina at Houston, 6 p.m., CBSSN Michigan at Northwestern, 6 p.m., BTN Games TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN2 & ESPNU Big 12 game TBD, 6 p.m., FSN Pac-12 game TBD, 6:30 p.m., Versus Game TBD, 6:45 p.m., ESPN Ohio State at Nebraska, 7 p.m., ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2 TCU at San Diego State, 9:30 p.m., CBSSN Pac-12 game TBD, 9:30 p.m., FSN Thursday, Oct. 13 Texas Southern at Alabama A&M, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU San Diego State at Air Force, 7 p.m., CBSSN USC at California, 8 p.m., ESPN Friday, Oct. 14 Hawaii at San Jose State, 8 p.m., ESPN Saturday, Oct. 15 Indiana at Wisconsin, 11 a.m., ABC, BTN, ESPN, or ESPN2 Purdue at Penn State, 11 a.m., ABC, BTN, ESPN, or ESPN2 Games TBD, 11 a.m., ESPN, ESPN2 & ESPNU Big 12 game TBD, 11 a.m., FSN SEC game TBD, 11:21 a.m., SEC Network UNLV at Wyoming, 1 p.m., MTN Central Florida at SMU, 2:30 p.m., FSN Penn at Columbia, 2:30 p.m., Versus UMass at Delaware, 2:30 p.m., CSNE Western Michigan at Northern Illinois, 2:30 p.m., CSNC Game TBD, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU SEC game TBD, 2:30 p.m., CBS Boise State at Colorado State, 5 p.m., MTN Game TBD, 5 p.m., ESPN2 Northwestern at Iowa, 6 p.m., BTN Game TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN & ESPNU Pac-12 game TBD, 6:30 p.m., Versus UAB at Tulsa, 7 p.m., CBSSN Game TBD, 8:15 p.m., ESPN2 Pac-12 game TBD, 9:15 p.m., ESPN Tuesday, Oct. 18 Florida International at Arkansas State, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Thursday, Oct. 20 Bethune Cookman vs. Norfolk State, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU Ashland at Saginaw Valley State, 7 p.m., CBSSN UCLA at Arizona, 8 p.m., ESPN Friday, Oct. 21 Rutgers at Louisville, 7 p.m., ESPN West Virginia at Syracuse, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Saturday, Oct. 22 Illinois at Purdue, 11 a.m., ABC, BTN, ESPN, or ESPN2
Indiana at Iowa, 11 a.m., ABC, BTN, ESPN, or ESPN2 Yale at Penn, 11 a.m., Versus Games TBD, 11 a.m., ESPN, ESPN2 & ESPNU Big 12 game TBD, 11 a.m., FSN SEC game TBD, 11:21 a.m., SEC Network New Mexico at TCU, 1 p.m., MTN Idaho State at BYU, 2 p.m., BYUtv Air Force at Boise State, 2:30 p.m., Versus East Carolina at Navy, 2:30 p.m., CBSSN Montana State at Northern Colorado, 2:30 p.m., ALT Nebraska at Minnesota, 2:30 p.m., ABC, ESPN or ESPN2 New Hampshire at UMass, 2:30 p.m., CSNE Games TBD, 2:30 p.m., ESPN2 & ESPNU SEC game TBD, 2:30 p.m., CBS Tulsa at Rice, 2:30 p.m., FSN Oklahoma State at Missouri or Texas Tech at Oklahoma, 6 p.m., FSN Penn State at Northwestern, 6 p.m., BTN Games TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN2 & ESPNU USC at Notre Dame 6:30 p.m., NBC Game TBD, 6:45 p.m., ESPN SMU at Southern Miss 7 p.m., CBSSN Washington at Stanford, 7 p.m., ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2 Wisconsin at Michigan State, 7 p.m., ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2 Pac-12 game TBD, 9:30 p.m., FSN Pac-12 game TBD, 2:30, 3 or 7, FSN or FX Tuesday, Oct. 25 Troy at Florida International, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Wednesday, Oct. 26 Connecticut at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m., ESPN Thursday, Oct. 27 Rice at Houston, 7 p.m., FSN Virginia at Miami, 7 p.m., ESPN Augustana (S.D.) at Minn. State Mankato, 7 p.m., CBSSN Friday, Oct. 28 Game TBD, 4 p.m., ESPNU BYU vs. TCU at Arlington, Texas, 7 p.m., ESPN Saturday, Oct. 29 Lehigh at Colgate, 11 a.m., CBSSN Northwestern at Indiana, 11 a.m., ABC, BTN, ESPN, or ESPN2 Rhode Island at New Hampshire, 11 a.m., CSNE Yale at Columbia, 11 a.m., YES Games TBD, 11 a.m., ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU Big 12 game TBD, 11 a.m., FSN SEC game TBD, 11:21 a.m., SEC Network Air Force at New Mexico, 1 p.m., MTN Florida vs. Georgia at Jacksonville, Fla., 2:30 p.m., CBS Fordham at Army, 2:30 p.m., CBSSN Navy at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m., NBC SMU at Tulsa, 2:30 p.m., FSN Games TBD, 2:30 p.m., ESPN & ESPNU Colorado State at UNLV, 5 p.m., MTN Delaware at Towson, 6 p.m., CSNE Games TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN2 & ESPNU Big 12 game TBD, 6 p.m., FSN Game TBD, 6:45 p.m., ESPN Southern Miss at UTEP, 7 p.m., CBSSN Stanford at USC, 7 p.m., ABC Wisconsin at Ohio State, 7 p.m., ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2 Wyoming at San Diego State, 9 p.m., MTN James Madison at Old Dominion, TBD, CSMA Pac-12 game TBD, 9:30 p.m., FSN Pac-12 game TBD, 2:30, 6 or 7, FSN or FX Tuesday, Nov. 1 Northern Illinois at Toledo, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Wednesday, Nov. 2 Temple at Ohio, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Thursday, Nov. 3 Akron at Miami (Ohio), 6:30 p.m., ESPNU Florida State at Boston College, 7 p.m., ESPN Tulsa at Central Florida, 7 p.m., CBSSN Friday, Nov. 4 Central Michigan at Kent State, 5 p.m., ESPNU USC at Colorado, 8 p.m., ESPN2 Saturday, Nov. 5 Brown at Yale, 11 a.m., YES Games TBD, 11 a.m., ESPN & ESPNU Big 12 game TBD, 11 a.m., FSN SEC game TBD, 11:21 a.m., SEC Network TCU at Wyoming, 1 p.m., MTN Army at Air Force, 2:30 p.m., Versus Montana State at Weber State, 2:30 p.m., ALT Troy at Navy, 2:30 p.m., CBSSN UTEP at Rice, 2:30 p.m., FSN Villanova at UMass, 2:30 p.m., CSNE Game TBD, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU SEC game TBD, 2:30 p.m., CBS Houston at UAB, 6 p.m., CBSSN Games TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN2 & ESPNU Big 12 or Pac-12 game TBD, 6 p.m., FSN Game TBD, 6:45 p.m., ESPN New Mexico at San Diego State, 7 p.m., MTN Boise State at UNLV, 9:30 p.m., CBSSN Pac-12 game TBD, 6:30 or 9:30 Versus Pac-12 game TBD, 5:30, 7 or 9:30, FSN or FX Tuesday, Nov. 8 Northern Illinois at Bowling Green, 7 p.m., ESPN2 or ESPNU Western Michigan at Toledo, 7 p.m., ESPN2 or ESPNU Wednesday, Nov. 9
Miami (Ohio) at Temple, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Thursday, Nov. 10 Ohio at Central Michigan, 6:30 p.m., ESPNU Houston at Tulane, 7 p.m., CBSSN Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m., ESPN Friday, Nov. 11 South Florida at Syracuse, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Saturday, Nov. 12 Marshall at Tulsa, 11 a.m., FSN Penn at Harvard, 11 a.m., Versus Yale at Princeton, 11 a.m., YES Big 12 game TBD, 11 a.m., FSN SEC game TBD, 11 a.m., CBS Games TBD, 11 a.m., ESPN, ESPN2 & ESPNU SEC game TBD, 11:21 a.m., SEC Network Wyoming at Air Force, 1 p.m., MTN Army vs. Rutgers at New York, 2:30 p.m., CBSSN Navy at SMU, 2:30 p.m., FSN Richmond at Delaware, 2:30 p.m., CSNE TCU at Boise State, 2:30 p.m., Versus Washington at USC, 2:30 p.m., ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, or FSN Game TBD, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU Pac-12 game TBD, 2:30 p.m., ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2 Pac-12 game TBD, 2:30 p.m., FSN or FX SEC game TBD, 2:30 p.m., CBS San Diego State at Colorado State, 5 p.m., MTN Games TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN2 & ESPNU Big 12 game TBD, 6 p.m., FSN Maryland vs. Notre Dame at Landover, Md., 6:30 p.m., NBC Game TBD, 6:45 p.m., ESPN Central Florida at Southern Miss, 7 p.m., CBSSN UNLV at New Mexico, 9 p.m., MTN Game TBD, 9:15 p.m., ESPN2 Pac-12 game TBD, 9:30 p.m., Versus Pac-12 game TBD, 6 or 7, FSN or FX Tuesday, Nov. 15 Ball State at Northern Illinois, 7 p.m., ESPNU Wednesday, Nov. 16 Ohio at Bowling Green, 7 p.m., ESPN2 or ESPNU Western Michigan at Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m., ESPN2 or ESPNU Thursday, Nov. 17 Marshall at Memphis, 7 p.m., FSN North Carolina at Virginia Tech, 7 p.m., ESPN Southern Miss at UAB, 7 p.m., CBSSN Friday, Nov. 18 Toledo at Central Michigan, 7 p.m., ESPNU Oklahoma State at Iowa State, 8 p.m., ESPN2 Saturday, Nov. 19 Harvard at Yale, 11 a.m., Versus Maine at New Hampshire, 11 a.m., CSNE William & Mary at Richmond, 11 a.m., CSMA Games TBD, 11 a.m., ESPN, ESPN2 & ESPNU Big 12 game, TBD 11 a.m., FSN SEC game, TBD 11:21 a.m., SEC Network New Mexico at Wyoming, 1 p.m., MTN Bethune Cookman vs. Florida A&M, 1:30 p.m., ESPN Classic Colorado State at TCU, 2:30 p.m., CBSSN SMU at Houston, 2:30 p.m., FSN Game TBD, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU SEC game TBD, 2:30 p.m., CBS Boston College at Notre Dame, 3 p.m., NBC UNLV at Air Force, 5 p.m., MTN Games TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN & ESPNU Game TBD, 6:30 p.m., ESPN2 Boise State at San Diego State, 7 p.m., CBSSN Central Florida at East Carolina, 7 p.m., FSN USC at Oregon, 7 p.m., ABC Pac-12 game TBD, 9:30 p.m., Versus Tuesday, Nov. 22 Miami (Ohio) at Ohio, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Thursday, Nov. 24 Tuskegee at Alabama State, 3 p.m., ESPNU Texas at Texas A&M, 7 p.m., ESPN Friday, Nov. 25 Houston at Tulsa, 11 a.m., FSN Iowa at Nebraska, 11 a.m., ABC Game TBD, 11 a.m., ESPNU Arkansas at LSU, 1:30 p.m., CBS Boston College at Miami, 2:30 p.m., ABC Colorado at Utah, 2:30 p.m., FSN UTEP at Central Florida, 6 p.m., CBSSN Game TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN California at Arizona State, 9:15 p.m., ESPN MAC game, TBD, ESPNU Louisville at South Florida, TBD, ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2 Pittsburgh at West Virginia, TBD, ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2 Saturday, Nov. 26 Missouri vs. Kansas, 11 a.m., FSN Games TBD, 11 a.m., ESPN, ESPN2 & ESPNU SEC game TBD, 11:21 a.m., SEC Network Grambling vs. Southern at New Orleans, 1 p.m., NBC Wyoming at Boise State, 1 p.m., MTN Baylor vs. Texas Tech at Arlington, Texas, 2:30 p.m., FSN East Carolina at Marshall, 2:30 p.m., CBSSN Game TBD, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU SEC game TBD, 2:30 p.m., CBS Game TBD, 2:30 p.m., ESPN2
Air Force at Colorado State, 5 p.m., MTN UAB at Florida Atlantic, 6 p.m., FSN Games TBD, 6 p.m., ESPN2 & ESPNU Game TBD, 6:45 p.m., ESPN Iowa State at Oklahoma, 7 p.m., FX Notre Dame at Stanford, 7 p.m., ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2 San Diego State at UNLV, 9 p.m., MTN UCLA at USC, 9 p.m., FSN Pac-12 game TBD, 9:30 p.m., Versus Thursday, Dec. 1 West Virginia at South Florida, 7 p.m., ESPN Friday, Dec. 2 MAC Championship, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Pac-12 Championship, 7 p.m., FOX Saturday, Dec. 3 Connecticut at Cincinnati, 11 a.m., ESPN or ESPN2 Syracuse at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m., ESPN or ESPN2 Iowa State at Kansas State, 11:30 a.m., FSN Wyoming at Colorado State, 1 p.m., MTN UNLV at TCU, 1:30 p.m., Versus SEC Championship at Atlanta, 3 p.m., CBS New Mexico at Boise State, 5 p.m., MTN BYU at Hawaii, 6:30 p.m., ESPN2 ACC Championship at Charlotte, N.C., 7 p.m., ESPN Big Ten Championship at Indianapolis, 7 p.m., FOX Fresno State at San Diego State, 7 p.m., CBSSN Oklahoma at Oklahoma State, 2:30 or 7, ABC or ESPN Texas at Baylor, 2:30 or 7, ABC or ESPN C-USA Championship TBD, FOX or FX Saturday, Dec. 10 SWAC Championship Game, Noon, ESPNU Army vs. Navy, 1:30 p.m., CBS Saturday, Dec. 17 New Mexico Bowl at Albuquerque, 1 p.m., ESPN Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Boise, Idaho, 4:30 p.m., ESPN New Orleans Bowl, 8 p.m., ESPN Tuesday, Dec. 20 St. Petersburg Bowl, 7 p.m., ESPN Wednesday, Dec. 21 Poinsettia Bowl at San Diego, 7 p.m., ESPN Thursday, Dec. 22 Maaco Bowl Las Vegas, 7 p.m., ESPN Saturday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl at Honolulu, 7 p.m., ESPN Monday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl at Shreveport, La., 4 p.m., ESPN2 Tuesday, Dec. 27 Little Caesars Bowl at Detroit, 3:30 p.m., ESPN Belk Bowl at Charlotte, N.C., 7 p.m., ESPN Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl at Washington, 3:30 p.m., ESPN Holiday Bowl at San Diego, 8 p.m., ESPN Thursday, Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl at Orlando, Fla., 4:30 p.m., ESPN Alamo Bowl at San Antoino, 8 p.m., ESPN Friday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl at Fort Worth, Texas, 11 a.m., ESPN Pinstripe Bowl at New York, 2:20 p.m., ESPN Music City Bowl at Nashville, Tenn., 5:40 p.m., ESPN Insight Bowl at Tempe, Ariz., 9 p.m., ESPN Saturday, Dec. 31 Meineke Car Care Bowl at Houston, 11 a.m., ESPN Sun Bowl at El Paso, Texas, 1 p.m., CBS Fight Hunger Bowl at San Francisco, 2:30 p.m., ESPN Liberty Bowl at Memphis, Tenn., 2:30 p.m., ABC Chick-fil-A Bowl at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m., ESPN Monday, Jan. 2 TicketCity Bowl at Dallas, 11 a.m., ESPNU Capital One Bowl at Orlando, Fla., Noon, ESPN Gator Bowl at Jacksonville, Fla, Noon, ESPN2 Outback Bowl at Tampa, Fla., Noon, ABC Rose Bowl at Pasadena, Calif., 3:30 p.m., ESPN Tuesday, Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m., ESPN Wednesday, Jan. 4 Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla., 7 p.m., ESPN Thursday, Jan. 5 Fiesta Bowl at Glendale, Ariz., 7:30 p.m., ESPN Friday, Jan. 6 Cotton Bowl at Dallas, 7 p.m., FOX Saturday, Jan. 7 FCS championship game at Frisco, Texas, Noon, ESPN2 BBVA Compass Bowl at Birmingham, Ala., Noon, ESPN Sunday, Jan. 8 Go Daddy Bowl at Mobile, Ala., 8 p.m., ESPN Monday, Jan. 9 BCS Championship at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m., ESPN Saturday, Jan. 21 East West Shrine Game at St. Petersburg, Fla., TBD, NFL Network Saturday, Jan. 28 Senior Bowl at Mobile, Ala., TBD, NFL Network
DIVISION I COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULES AIR FORCE Sep. 3 South Dakota, 2 p.m. Sep. 10 TCU, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Tennessee St., 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at Navy, Noon Oct. 8 at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 13 San Diego St., 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Boise St., 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at New Mexico, 2 p.m. Nov. 5 Army, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Wyoming, 2 p.m. Nov. 19 UNLV, 6 p.m. Nov. 26 at Colorado St., 6 p.m. AKRON Sep. 3 at Ohio St., Noon Sep. 10 Temple, 6 p.m. Sep. 17 at Cincinnati, TBA Sep. 24 VMI, 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at E. Michigan, 1 p.m. Oct. 8 FIU, 2 p.m. Oct. 22 Ohio, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Cent. Michigan, Noon Nov. 3 at Miami (Ohio), 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Kent St., 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Buffalo, Noon Nov. 25 at W. Michigan, TBA ALABAMA Sep. 3 Kent St., 12:20 p.m. Sep. 10 at Penn St., 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 North Texas, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Arkansas, TBA Oct. 1 at Florida, TBA Oct. 8 Vanderbilt, TBA Oct. 15 at Mississippi, TBA Oct. 22 Tennessee, TBA Nov. 5 LSU, TBA Nov. 12 at Mississippi St., TBA Nov. 19 Georgia Southern, TBA Nov. 26 at Auburn, TBA ARIZONA Sep. 3 N. Arizona, TBA Sep. 8 at Oklahoma St., 8 p.m. Sep. 17 Stanford, 10:45 p.m. Sep. 24 Oregon, 10:15 p.m. Oct. 1 at Southern Cal, TBA Oct. 8 at Oregon St., TBA Oct. 20 UCLA, 9 p.m. Oct. 29 at Washington, TBA Nov. 5 Utah, TBA Nov. 12 at Colorado, TBA Nov. 19 at Arizona St., TBA Nov. 26 Louisiana-Lafayette, TBA ARIZONA ST. Sep. 1 UC Davis, 10 p.m. Sep. 9 Missouri, 10:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Illinois, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Southern Cal, 10:15 p.m. Oct. 1 Oregon St., TBA Oct. 8 at Utah, TBA Oct. 15 at Oregon, TBA Oct. 29 Colorado, TBA Nov. 5 at UCLA, TBA Nov. 12 at Washington St., TBA Nov. 19 Arizona, TBA Nov. 25 California, 10:15 p.m. ARKANSAS Sep. 3 Missouri St., 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at New Mexico, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Troy, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Alabama, TBA Oct. 1 at Texas A&M, TBA Oct. 8 Auburn, TBA Oct. 22 at Mississippi, TBA Oct. 29 at Vanderbilt, TBA Nov. 5 South Carolina, TBA Nov. 12 Tennessee, TBA Nov. 19 Mississippi St., TBA Nov. 25 at LSU, 2:30 p.m. ARKANSAS ST. Sep. 3 at Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Memphis, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at Virginia Tech, 4 p.m. Sep. 24 Cent. Arkansas, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at W. Kentucky, 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at Louisiana-Monroe, 7 p.m. Oct. 18 FIU, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 North Texas, TBA Nov. 5 at FAU, TBA Nov. 12 Louisiana-Lafayette, TBA Nov. 19 at Middle Tennessee, TBA Dec. 3 Troy, TBA ARMY Sep. 3 at N. Illinois, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 San Diego St., Noon Sep. 17 Northwestern, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Ball St., 2 p.m.
Oct. 1 Tulane, Noon Oct. 8 at Miami (Ohio), 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at Vanderbilt, TBA Oct. 29 Fordham, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Air Force, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Rutgers, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Temple, 1 p.m. Dec. 10 Navy, 2:30 p.m. AUBURN Sep. 3 Utah St., Noon Sep. 10 Mississippi St., 12:20 p.m. Sep. 17 at Clemson, Noon Sep. 24 FAU, TBA Oct. 1 at South Carolina, TBA Oct. 8 at Arkansas, TBA Oct. 15 Florida, TBA Oct. 22 at LSU, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Mississippi, TBA Nov. 12 at Georgia, TBA Nov. 19 Samford, TBA Nov. 26 Alabama, TBA BYU Sep. 3 at Mississippi, 4:45 p.m. Sep. 10 at Texas, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Utah, 9:15 p.m. Sep. 23 UCF, 8 p.m. Sep. 30 Utah St., 8 p.m. Oct. 8 San Jose St., TBA Oct. 15 at Oregon St., TBA Oct. 22 Idaho St., 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at TCU, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 Idaho, TBA Nov. 19 New Mexico St., TBA Dec. 3 at Hawaii, 7:30 p.m. BALL ST. Sep. 3 Indiana, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at South Florida, TBA Sep. 17 Buffalo, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Army, 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at Oklahoma, TBA Oct. 8 Temple, 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at Ohio, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Cent. Michigan, 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at W. Michigan, 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at E. Michigan, Noon Nov. 15 at N. Illinois, 8 p.m. Nov. 25 Toledo, 2 p.m. BAYLOR Sep. 2 TCU, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 Stephen F. Austin, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Rice, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Kansas St., TBA Oct. 8 Iowa St., TBA Oct. 15 at Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Oklahoma St., TBA Nov. 5 Missouri, TBA Nov. 12 at Kansas, TBA Nov. 19 Oklahoma, TBA Nov. 26 Texas Tech, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3 Texas, TBA BOISE ST. Sep. 3 at Georgia, 8 p.m. Sep. 16 at Toledo, 8 p.m. Sep. 24 Tulsa, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 Nevada, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Fresno St., 9 p.m. Oct. 15 at Colorado St., 6 p.m. Oct. 22 Air Force, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at UNLV, 10:30 p.m. Nov. 12 TCU, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at San Diego St., 8 p.m. Nov. 26 Wyoming, 2 p.m. Dec. 3 New Mexico, 6 p.m. BOSTON COLLEGE Sep. 3 Northwestern, Noon Sep. 10 at UCF, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 Duke, 12:30 p.m. Sep. 24 UMass, TBA Oct. 1 Wake Forest, TBA Oct. 8 at Clemson, TBA Oct. 22 at Virginia Tech, TBA Oct. 29 at Maryland, TBA Nov. 3 Florida St., 8 p.m. Nov. 12 NC State, TBA Nov. 19 at Notre Dame, 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at Miami, 3:30 p.m. BOWLING GREEN Sep. 1 at Idaho, 9 p.m. Sep. 10 Morgan St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Wyoming, TBA Sep. 24 at Miami (Ohio), 1 p.m. Oct. 1 at West Virginia, TBA Oct. 8 at W. Michigan, 2 p.m. Oct. 15 Toledo, Noon Oct. 22 Temple, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Kent St., 1 p.m.
Nov. 8 N. Illinois, 8 p.m. Nov. 16 Ohio, 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at Buffalo, TBA BUFFALO Sep. 3 at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Sep. 10 Stony Brook, 6 p.m. Sep. 17 at Ball St., 7 p.m. Sep. 24 UConn, 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Tennessee, TBA Oct. 8 Ohio, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Temple, 1 p.m. Oct. 22 N. Illinois, Noon Oct. 29 at Miami (Ohio), 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at E. Michigan, 1 p.m. Nov. 19 Akron, Noon Nov. 25 Bowling Green, TBA CALIFORNIA Sep. 3 Fresno St., 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Colorado, TBA Sep. 17 Presbyterian, TBA Sep. 24 at Washington, TBA Oct. 6 at Oregon, 9 p.m. Oct. 13 Southern Cal, 9 p.m. Oct. 22 Utah, TBA Oct. 29 at UCLA, TBA Nov. 5 Washington St., TBA Nov. 12 Oregon St., TBA Nov. 19 at Stanford, TBA Nov. 25 at Arizona St., 10:15 p.m. CENT. MICHIGAN Sep. 1 SC State, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Kentucky, Noon Sep. 17 at W. Michigan, Noon Sep. 24 at Michigan St., TBA Oct. 1 N. Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at NC State, TBA Oct. 15 E. Michigan, 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at Ball St., 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at Akron, Noon Nov. 4 at Kent St., 6 p.m. Nov. 10 Ohio, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 Toledo, 8 p.m. CINCINNATI Sep. 3 Austin Peay, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Akron, TBA Sep. 22 NC State, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at Miami (Ohio), 1 p.m. Oct. 15 Louisville, TBA Oct. 22 at South Florida, TBA Nov. 5 at Pittsburgh, TBA Nov. 12 West Virginia, TBA Nov. 19 at Rutgers, TBA Nov. 26 at Syracuse, TBA Dec. 3 UConn, TBA CLEMSON Sep. 3 Troy, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Wofford, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Auburn, Noon Sep. 24 Florida St., TBA Oct. 1 at Virginia Tech, TBA Oct. 8 Boston College, TBA Oct. 15 at Maryland, TBA Oct. 22 North Carolina, TBA Oct. 29 at Georgia Tech, TBA Nov. 12 Wake Forest, TBA Nov. 19 at NC State, TBA Nov. 26 at South Carolina, TBA COLORADO Sep. 3 at Hawaii, 10:15 p.m. Sep. 10 California, TBA Sep. 17 Colorado St., 1:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Ohio St., TBA Oct. 1 Washington St., TBA Oct. 8 at Stanford, TBA Oct. 15 at Washington, TBA Oct. 22 Oregon, TBA Oct. 29 at Arizona St., TBA Nov. 4 Southern Cal, 9 p.m. Nov. 12 Arizona, TBA Nov. 19 at UCLA, TBA Nov. 25 at Utah, 3:30 p.m. COLORADO ST. Sep. 3 at New Mexico, 6 p.m. Sep. 10 N. Colorado, 2 p.m. Sep. 17 at Colorado, 1:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Utah St., 8 p.m. Oct. 1 San Jose St., 4 p.m. Oct. 15 Boise St., 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at UTEP, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at UNLV, 6 p.m. Nov. 12 San Diego St., 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at TCU, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 26 Air Force, 6 p.m. Dec. 3 Wyoming, 2 p.m.
DUKE Sep. 3 Richmond, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Stanford, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Boston College, 12:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Tulane, TBA Oct. 1 at FIU, 6 p.m. Oct. 15 Florida St., TBA Oct. 22 Wake Forest, TBA Oct. 29 Virginia Tech, TBA Nov. 5 at Miami, TBA Nov. 12 at Virginia, TBA Nov. 19 Georgia Tech, TBA Nov. 26 at North Carolina, TBA E. MICHIGAN Sep. 3 Howard, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Alabama St., 1 p.m. Sep. 17 at Michigan, Noon Sep. 24 at Penn St., TBA Oct. 1 Akron, 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at Toledo, 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at Cent. Michigan, 3 p.m. Oct. 22 W. Michigan, 1 p.m. Nov. 5 Ball St., Noon Nov. 12 Buffalo, 1 p.m. Nov. 19 at Kent St., 1 p.m. Nov. 25 at N. Illinois, TBA EAST CAROLINA Sep. 3 South Carolina, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Virginia Tech, TBA Sep. 24 UAB, TBA Oct. 1 North Carolina, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Houston, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Memphis, 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Navy, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Tulane, TBA Nov. 5 Southern Miss., 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at UTEP, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 UCF, TBA Nov. 26 at Marshall, TBA FAU Sep. 3 at Florida, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Michigan St., Noon Sep. 24 at Auburn, TBA Oct. 1 at Louisiana-Lafayette, TBA Oct. 8 at North Texas, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 15 W. Kentucky, TBA Oct. 22 Middle Tennessee, 7 p.m. Nov. 5 Arkansas St., TBA Nov. 12 at FIU, TBA Nov. 19 at Troy, TBA Nov. 26 UAB, TBA Dec. 3 Louisiana-Monroe, TBA FIU Sep. 1 North Texas, 7 p.m. Sep. 9 at Louisville, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 UCF, 6 p.m. Sep. 24 Louisiana-Lafayette, TBA Oct. 1 Duke, 6 p.m. Oct. 8 at Akron, 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at Arkansas St., 8 p.m. Oct. 25 Troy, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at W. Kentucky, 4 p.m. Nov. 12 FAU, TBA Nov. 19 at Louisiana-Monroe, TBA Nov. 26 at Middle Tennessee, TBA FLORIDA Sep. 3 FAU, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 UAB, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Kentucky, TBA Oct. 1 Alabama, TBA Oct. 8 at LSU, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Auburn, TBA Oct. 29 at Georgia, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Vanderbilt, TBA Nov. 12 at South Carolina, TBA Nov. 19 Furman, TBA Nov. 26 Florida St., TBA FLORIDA ST. Sep. 3 Louisiana-Monroe, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Charleston Southern, 6 p.m. Sep. 17 Oklahoma, TBA Sep. 24 at Clemson, TBA Oct. 8 at Wake Forest, TBA Oct. 15 at Duke, TBA Oct. 22 Maryland, TBA Oct. 29 NC State, TBA Nov. 3 at Boston College, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 Miami, TBA Nov. 19 Virginia, TBA
Nov. 26 at Florida, TBA FRESNO ST. Sep. 3 at California, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Nebraska, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 North Dakota, 10 p.m. Sep. 24 at Idaho, 5 p.m. Oct. 1 Mississippi, 9:15 p.m. Oct. 7 Boise St., 9 p.m. Oct. 15 Utah St., 10 p.m. Oct. 22 at Nevada, 4:05 p.m. Nov. 5 Louisiana Tech, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Hawaii, 11 p.m. Nov. 26 San Jose St., 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at San Diego St., 8 p.m. GEORGIA Sep. 3 Boise St., 8 p.m. Sep. 10 South Carolina, 4:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Coastal Carolina, 1 p.m. Sep. 24 at Mississippi, TBA Oct. 1 Mississippi St., TBA Oct. 8 at Tennessee, TBA Oct. 15 at Vanderbilt, TBA Oct. 29 Florida, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 New Mexico St., TBA Nov. 12 Auburn, TBA Nov. 19 Kentucky, TBA Nov. 26 at Georgia Tech, TBA GEORGIA TECH Sep. 1 W. Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at Middle Tennessee, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 Kansas, 12:30 p.m. Sep. 24 North Carolina, TBA Oct. 1 at NC State, TBA Oct. 8 Maryland, TBA Oct. 15 at Virginia, TBA Oct. 22 at Miami, TBA Oct. 29 Clemson, TBA Nov. 10 Virginia Tech, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Duke, TBA Nov. 26 Georgia, TBA
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DIVISION I COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULES: CONTINUED HAWAII Sep. 3 Colorado, 10:15 p.m. Sep. 10 at Washington, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at UNLV, 10 p.m. Sep. 24 UC Davis, Mid Oct. 1 at Louisiana Tech, 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at San Jose St., 9 p.m. Oct. 22 New Mexico St., Mid Oct. 29 at Idaho, 5 p.m. Nov. 5 Utah St., Mid Nov. 12 at Nevada, 4:05 p.m. Nov. 19 Fresno St., 11 p.m. Nov. 26 Tulane, 11 p.m. Dec. 3 BYU, 7:30 p.m. HOUSTON Sep. 3 UCLA, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at North Texas, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at Louisiana Tech, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Georgia St., 8 p.m. Sep. 29 at UTEP, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 East Carolina, 7 p.m. Oct. 22 Marshall, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27 Rice, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at UAB, 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Tulane, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 SMU, TBA Nov. 25 at Tulsa, Noon IDAHO Sep. 1 Bowling Green, 9 p.m. Sep. 10 North Dakota, 5 p.m. Sep. 17 at Texas A&M, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Fresno St., 5 p.m. Oct. 1 at Virginia, TBA Oct. 8 Louisiana Tech, 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Hawaii, 5 p.m. Nov. 5 at San Jose St., 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at BYU, TBA Nov. 19 Utah St., 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at Nevada, 4:05 p.m. ILLINOIS Sep. 3 Arkansas St., 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 S. Dakota St., Noon Sep. 17 Arizona St., 7 p.m. Sep. 24 W. Michigan, TBA Oct. 1 Northwestern, Noon Oct. 8 at Indiana, TBA Oct. 15 Ohio St., TBA Oct. 22 at Purdue, Noon Oct. 29 at Penn St., TBA Nov. 12 Michigan, TBA Nov. 19 Wisconsin, TBA Nov. 26 at Minnesota, TBA INDIANA Sep. 3 at Ball St., 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Virginia, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 SC State, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at North Texas, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 Penn St., TBA Oct. 8 Illinois, TBA Oct. 15 at Wisconsin, Noon Oct. 22 at Iowa, Noon Oct. 29 Northwestern, Noon Nov. 5 at Ohio St., TBA Nov. 19 at Michigan St., TBA Nov. 26 Purdue, TBA IOWA Sep. 3 Tennessee Tech, Noon Sep. 10 at Iowa St., Noon Sep. 17 Pittsburgh, Noon Sep. 24 Louisiana-Monroe, TBA Oct. 8 at Penn St., TBA Oct. 15 Northwestern, 7 p.m. Oct. 22 Indiana, Noon Oct. 29 at Minnesota, TBA Nov. 5 Michigan, TBA Nov. 12 Michigan St., TBA Nov. 19 at Purdue, TBA Nov. 25 at Nebraska, Noon IOWA ST. Sep. 3 N. Iowa, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Iowa, Noon Sep. 16 at UConn, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 Texas, TBA Oct. 8 at Baylor, TBA Oct. 15 at Missouri, TBA Oct. 22 Texas A&M, TBA Oct. 29 at Texas Tech, TBA Nov. 5 Kansas, TBA Nov. 18 Oklahoma St., 9 p.m. Nov. 26 at Oklahoma, 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Kansas St., 12:30 p.m. KANSAS Sep. 3 McNeese St., 7 p.m. Sep. 10 N. Illinois, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at Georgia Tech, 12:30 p.m.
Oct. 1 Texas Tech, TBA Oct. 8 at Oklahoma St., TBA Oct. 15 Oklahoma, TBA Oct. 22 Kansas St., TBA Oct. 29 at Texas, TBA Nov. 5 at Iowa St., TBA Nov. 12 Baylor, TBA Nov. 19 at Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 26 Missouri, Noon KANSAS ST. Sep. 3 E. Kentucky, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Kent St., 7 p.m. Sep. 24 at Miami, TBA Oct. 1 Baylor, TBA Oct. 8 Missouri, TBA Oct. 15 at Texas Tech, TBA Oct. 22 at Kansas, TBA Oct. 29 Oklahoma, TBA Nov. 5 at Oklahoma St., TBA Nov. 12 Texas A&M, TBA Nov. 19 at Texas, TBA Dec. 3 Iowa St., 12:30 p.m. KENT ST. Sep. 3 at Alabama, 12:20 p.m. Sep. 10 Louisiana-Lafayette, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at Kansas St., 7 p.m. Sep. 24 South Alabama, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Ohio, 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at N. Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 Miami (Ohio), 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Bowling Green, 1 p.m. Nov. 4 Cent. Michigan, 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at Akron, 2 p.m. Nov. 19 E. Michigan, 1 p.m. Nov. 25 at Temple, TBA KENTUCKY Sep. 1 at W. Kentucky, 9:15 p.m. Sep. 10 Cent. Michigan, Noon Sep. 17 Louisville, 6 p.m. Sep. 24 Florida, TBA Oct. 1 at LSU, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at South Carolina, TBA Oct. 22 Jacksonville St., TBA Oct. 29 Mississippi St., TBA Nov. 5 Mississippi, TBA Nov. 12 at Vanderbilt, TBA Nov. 19 at Georgia, TBA Nov. 26 Tennessee, TBA LSU Sep. 3 at Oregon, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 Northwestern St., 8 p.m. Sep. 15 at Mississippi St., 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at West Virginia, TBA Oct. 1 Kentucky, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Florida, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Tennessee, TBA Oct. 22 Auburn, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Alabama, TBA Nov. 12 W. Kentucky, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Mississippi, TBA Nov. 25 Arkansas, 2:30 p.m. LOUISIANA TECH Sep. 3 at Southern Miss., 10 p.m. Sep. 10 Cent. Arkansas, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Houston, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 at Mississippi St., TBA Oct. 1 Hawaii, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Idaho, 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at Utah St., 3 p.m. Oct. 29 San Jose St., 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Fresno St., 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Mississippi, TBA Nov. 19 at Nevada, 4:05 p.m. Nov. 26 New Mexico St., 4 p.m. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE Sep. 3 at Oklahoma St., TBA Sep. 10 at Kent St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Nicholls St., TBA Sep. 24 at FIU, TBA Oct. 1 FAU, TBA Oct. 8 Troy, TBA Oct. 15 North Texas, 5 p.m. Oct. 22 at W. Kentucky, 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at Middle Tennessee, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Louisiana-Monroe, TBA Nov. 12 at Arkansas St., TBA Nov. 26 at Arizona, TBA LOUISIANA-MONROE Sep. 3 at Florida St., 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Grambling St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at TCU, 2 p.m. Sep. 24 at Iowa, TBA Oct. 8 Arkansas St., 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Troy, TBA Oct. 22 at North Texas, 7 p.m. Oct. 29 W. Kentucky, 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 5 at Louisiana-Lafayette, TBA Nov. 12 Middle Tennessee, TBA Nov. 19 FIU, TBA Dec. 3 at FAU, TBA LOUISVILLE Sep. 1 Murray St., 6 p.m. Sep. 9 FIU, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at Kentucky, 6 p.m. Oct. 1 Marshall, TBA Oct. 8 at North Carolina, TBA Oct. 15 at Cincinnati, TBA Oct. 21 Rutgers, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Syracuse, TBA Nov. 5 at West Virginia, TBA Nov. 12 Pittsburgh, TBA Nov. 19 at UConn, TBA Nov. 25 at South Florida, TBA MARSHALL Sep. 4 at West Virginia, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Southern Miss., 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Ohio, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Virginia Tech, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Louisville, TBA Oct. 8 at UCF, 4 p.m. Oct. 15 Rice, TBA Oct. 22 at Houston, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29 UAB, Noon Nov. 12 at Tulsa, TBA Nov. 17 at Memphis, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 East Carolina, TBA MARYLAND Sep. 5 Miami, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 West Virginia, Noon Sep. 24 Temple, TBA Oct. 1 Towson, TBA Oct. 8 at Georgia Tech, TBA Oct. 15 Clemson, TBA Oct. 22 at Florida St., TBA Oct. 29 Boston College, TBA Nov. 5 Virginia, TBA Nov. 12 at Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Wake Forest, TBA Nov. 26 at NC State, TBA MEMPHIS Sep. 1 Mississippi St., 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Arkansas St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Austin Peay, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 SMU, Noon Oct. 1 at Middle Tennessee, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Rice, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15 East Carolina, 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Tulane, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at UCF, 4 p.m. Nov. 12 UAB, 4:15 p.m. Nov. 17 Marshall, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at Southern Miss., 4 p.m. MIAMI Sep. 5 at Maryland, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 Ohio St., TBA Sep. 24 Kansas St., TBA Oct. 1 Bethune-Cookman, TBA Oct. 8 at Virginia Tech, TBA Oct. 15 at North Carolina, TBA Oct. 22 Georgia Tech, TBA Oct. 27 Virginia, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 Duke, TBA Nov. 12 at Florida St., TBA Nov. 19 at South Florida, TBA Nov. 25 Boston College, 3:30 p.m. MIAMI (OHIO) Sep. 3 at Missouri, Noon Sep. 17 at Minnesota, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Bowling Green, 1 p.m. Oct. 1 Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Oct. 8 Army, 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at Kent St., 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Toledo, 7 p.m. Oct. 29 Buffalo, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 3 Akron, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Temple, 8 p.m. Nov. 16 W. Michigan, 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at Ohio, 7 p.m. MICHIGAN Sep. 3 W. Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Notre Dame, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 E. Michigan, Noon Sep. 24 San Diego St., TBA Oct. 1 Minnesota, TBA Oct. 8 at Northwestern, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Michigan St., TBA Oct. 29 Purdue, Noon Nov. 5 at Iowa, TBA Nov. 12 at Illinois, TBA Nov. 19 Nebraska, TBA Nov. 26 Ohio St., TBA
MICHIGAN ST. Sep. 2 Youngstown St., 7:30 p.m. Sep. 10 FAU, Noon Sep. 17 at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Cent. Michigan, TBA Oct. 1 at Ohio St., TBA Oct. 15 Michigan, TBA Oct. 22 Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Nebraska, TBA Nov. 5 Minnesota, TBA Nov. 12 at Iowa, TBA Nov. 19 Indiana, TBA Nov. 26 at Northwestern, TBA MIDDLE TENNESSEE Sep. 3 at Purdue, Noon Sep. 10 Georgia Tech, 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at Troy, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Memphis, 7 p.m. Oct. 6 W. Kentucky, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at FAU, 7 p.m. Oct. 29 Louisiana-Lafayette, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Tennessee, TBA Nov. 12 at Louisiana-Monroe, TBA Nov. 19 Arkansas St., TBA Nov. 26 FIU, TBA Dec. 3 at North Texas, 4 p.m. MINNESOTA Sep. 3 at Southern Cal, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 New Mexico St., 3 p.m. Sep. 17 Miami (Ohio), 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 N. Dakota St., 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Michigan, TBA Oct. 8 at Purdue, TBA Oct. 22 Nebraska, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Iowa, TBA Nov. 5 at Michigan St., TBA Nov. 12 Wisconsin, TBA Nov. 19 at Northwestern, TBA Nov. 26 Illinois, TBA MISSISSIPPI Sep. 3 BYU, 4:45 p.m. Sep. 10 S. Illinois, 6 p.m. Sep. 17 at Vanderbilt, 12:20 p.m. Sep. 24 Georgia, TBA Oct. 1 at Fresno St., 9:15 p.m. Oct. 15 Alabama, TBA Oct. 22 Arkansas, TBA Oct. 29 at Auburn, TBA Nov. 5 at Kentucky, TBA Nov. 12 Louisiana Tech, TBA Nov. 19 LSU, TBA Nov. 26 at Mississippi St., TBA MISSISSIPPI ST. Sep. 1 at Memphis, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Auburn, 12:20 p.m. Sep. 15 LSU, 8 p.m. Sep. 24 Louisiana Tech, TBA Oct. 1 at Georgia, TBA Oct. 8 at UAB, Noon Oct. 15 South Carolina, TBA Oct. 29 at Kentucky, TBA Nov. 5 UT-Martin, TBA Nov. 12 Alabama, TBA Nov. 19 at Arkansas, TBA Nov. 26 Mississippi, TBA MISSOURI Sep. 3 Miami (Ohio), Noon Sep. 9 at Arizona St., 10:30 p.m. Sep. 17 W. Illinois, TBA Sep. 24 at Oklahoma, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Kansas St., TBA Oct. 15 Iowa St., TBA Oct. 22 Oklahoma St., TBA Oct. 29 at Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Baylor, TBA Nov. 12 Texas, TBA Nov. 19 Texas Tech, TBA Nov. 26 at Kansas, Noon N. ILLINOIS Sep. 3 Army, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Kansas, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Wisconsin, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Cal Poly, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Cent. Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Kent St., 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 W. Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Buffalo, Noon Nov. 1 at Toledo, 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Bowling Green, 8 p.m. Nov. 15 Ball St., 8 p.m. Nov. 25 E. Michigan, TBA NC STATE Sep. 3 Liberty, 6 p.m. Sep. 10 at Wake Forest, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 South Alabama, 6 p.m. Sep. 22 at Cincinnati, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 Georgia Tech, TBA
Oct. 8 Cent. Michigan, TBA Oct. 22 at Virginia, TBA Oct. 29 at Florida St., TBA Nov. 5 North Carolina, TBA Nov. 12 at Boston College, TBA Nov. 19 Clemson, TBA Nov. 26 Maryland, TBA NAVY Sep. 3 Delaware, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at W. Kentucky, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at South Carolina, 6 p.m. Oct. 1 Air Force, Noon Oct. 8 Southern Miss., 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Rutgers, TBA Oct. 22 East Carolina, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Troy, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at SMU, TBA Nov. 19 at San Jose St., 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Army, 2:30 p.m. NEBRASKA Sep. 3 Chattanooga, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Fresno St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Washington, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Wyoming, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Ohio St., 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Minnesota, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Michigan St., TBA Nov. 5 Northwestern, TBA Nov. 12 at Penn St., TBA Nov. 19 at Michigan, TBA Nov. 25 Iowa, Noon NEVADA Sep. 10 at Oregon, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at San Jose St., 4 p.m. Sep. 24 at Texas Tech, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Boise St., 2:30 p.m. Oct. 8 UNLV, 4:05 p.m. Oct. 15 New Mexico, 4:05 p.m. Oct. 22 Fresno St., 4:05 p.m. Oct. 29 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Nov. 12 Hawaii, 4:05 p.m. Nov. 19 Louisiana Tech, 4:05 p.m. Nov. 26 at Utah St., 3 p.m. Dec. 3 Idaho, 4:05 p.m. NEW MEXICO Sep. 3 Colorado St., 6 p.m. Sep. 10 Arkansas, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Texas Tech, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Sam Houston St., 6 p.m. Oct. 1 New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Nevada, 4:05 p.m. Oct. 22 at TCU, 2 p.m. Oct. 29 Air Force, 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at San Diego St., 8 p.m. Nov. 12 UNLV, 10 p.m. Nov. 19 at Wyoming, 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at Boise St., 6 p.m. NEW MEXICO ST. Sep. 3 Ohio, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Minnesota, 3 p.m. Sep. 17 UTEP, 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at San Jose St., 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at New Mexico, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 Idaho, 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Hawaii, Mid Oct. 29 Nevada, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Georgia, TBA Nov. 12 Fresno St., 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at BYU, TBA Nov. 26 at Louisiana Tech, 4 p.m. Dec. 3 Utah St., 8 p.m. NORTH CAROLINA Sep. 3 James Madison, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Rutgers, 12:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Virginia, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Georgia Tech, TBA Oct. 1 at East Carolina, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Louisville, TBA Oct. 15 Miami, TBA Oct. 22 at Clemson, TBA Oct. 29 Wake Forest, TBA Nov. 5 at NC State, TBA Nov. 17 at Virginia Tech, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 Duke, TBA NORTH TEXAS Sep. 1 at FIU, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Houston, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at Alabama, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Indiana, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Tulsa, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 FAU, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Louisiana-Lafayette, 5 p.m. Oct. 22 Louisiana-Monroe, 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Arkansas St., TBA Nov. 12 at Troy, TBA
Nov. 19 W. Kentucky, 4 p.m. Dec. 3 Middle Tennessee, 4 p.m. NORTHWESTERN Sep. 3 at Boston College, Noon Sep. 10 E. Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Army, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Illinois, Noon Oct. 8 Michigan, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Iowa, 7 p.m. Oct. 22 Penn St., 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Indiana, Noon Nov. 5 at Nebraska, TBA Nov. 12 Rice, TBA Nov. 19 Minnesota, TBA Nov. 26 Michigan St., TBA NOTRE DAME Sep. 3 South Florida, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at Michigan, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 Michigan St., 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Pittsburgh, TBA Oct. 1 at Purdue, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Air Force, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Southern Cal, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Navy, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Wake Forest, TBA Nov. 12 Maryland, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 Boston College, 4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Stanford, 8 p.m. OHIO Sep. 3 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Sep. 10 Gardner-Webb, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Marshall, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 at Rutgers, TBA Oct. 1 Kent St., 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at Buffalo, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 Ball St., 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Akron, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 2 Temple, 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at Cent. Michigan, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Bowling Green, 8 p.m. Nov. 22 Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m. OHIO ST. Sep. 3 Akron, Noon Sep. 10 Toledo, Noon Sep. 17 at Miami, TBA Sep. 24 Colorado, TBA Oct. 1 Michigan St., TBA Oct. 8 at Nebraska, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Illinois, TBA Oct. 29 Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 Indiana, TBA Nov. 12 at Purdue, TBA Nov. 19 Penn St., TBA Nov. 26 at Michigan, TBA OKLAHOMA Sep. 3 Tulsa, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 at Florida St., TBA Sep. 24 Missouri, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 Ball St., TBA Oct. 8 at Texas, Noon Oct. 15 at Kansas, TBA Oct. 22 Texas Tech, TBA Oct. 29 at Kansas St., TBA Nov. 5 Texas A&M, TBA Nov. 19 at Baylor, TBA Nov. 26 Iowa St., 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Oklahoma St., TBA OKLAHOMA ST. Sep. 3 Louisiana-Lafayette, TBA Sep. 8 Arizona, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 at Tulsa, 10 p.m. Sep. 24 at Texas A&M, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 Kansas, TBA Oct. 15 at Texas, TBA Oct. 22 at Missouri, TBA Oct. 29 Baylor, TBA Nov. 5 Kansas St., TBA Nov. 12 at Texas Tech, TBA Nov. 18 at Iowa St., 9 p.m. Dec. 3 Oklahoma, TBA OREGON Sep. 3 LSU, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 Nevada, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Missouri St., 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Arizona, 10:15 p.m. Oct. 6 California, 9 p.m. Oct. 15 Arizona St., TBA Oct. 22 at Colorado, TBA Oct. 29 Washington St., TBA Nov. 5 at Washington, TBA Nov. 12 at Stanford, TBA Nov. 19 Southern Cal, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 Oregon St., TBA
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DIVISION I COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULES: CONTINUED OREGON ST. Sep. 3 Sacramento St., TBA Sep. 10 at Wisconsin, Noon Sep. 24 UCLA, TBA Oct. 1 at Arizona St., TBA Oct. 8 Arizona, TBA Oct. 15 BYU, TBA Oct. 22 at Washington St., TBA Oct. 29 at Utah, TBA Nov. 5 Stanford, TBA Nov. 12 at California, TBA Nov. 19 Washington, TBA Nov. 26 at Oregon, TBA PENN ST. Sep. 3 Indiana St., Noon Sep. 10 Alabama, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Temple, Noon Sep. 24 E. Michigan, TBA Oct. 1 at Indiana, TBA Oct. 8 Iowa, TBA Oct. 15 Purdue, Noon Oct. 22 at Northwestern, 7 p.m. Oct. 29 Illinois, TBA Nov. 12 Nebraska, TBA Nov. 19 at Ohio St., TBA Nov. 26 at Wisconsin, TBA PITTSBURGH Sep. 3 Buffalo, 6 p.m. Sep. 10 Maine, 1 p.m. Sep. 17 at Iowa, Noon Sep. 24 Notre Dame, TBA Sep. 29 South Florida, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Rutgers, TBA Oct. 15 Utah, TBA Oct. 26 UConn, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 Cincinnati, TBA Nov. 12 at Louisville, TBA Nov. 25 at West Virginia, TBA Dec. 3 Syracuse, TBA PURDUE Sep. 3 Middle Tennessee, Noon Sep. 10 at Rice, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 SE Missouri, Noon Oct. 1 Notre Dame, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Minnesota, TBA Oct. 15 at Penn St., Noon Oct. 22 Illinois, Noon Oct. 29 at Michigan, Noon Nov. 5 at Wisconsin, TBA Nov. 12 Ohio St., TBA Nov. 19 Iowa, TBA Nov. 26 at Indiana, TBA RICE Sep. 3 at Texas, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Purdue, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Baylor, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Southern Miss., 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Memphis, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Marshall, TBA Oct. 22 Tulsa, TBA Oct. 27 at Houston, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 UTEP, TBA Nov. 12 at Northwestern, TBA Nov. 19 Tulane, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at SMU, TBA RUTGERS Sep. 1 NC Central, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at North Carolina, 12:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Ohio, TBA Oct. 1 at Syracuse, TBA Oct. 8 Pittsburgh, TBA Oct. 15 Navy, TBA Oct. 21 at Louisville, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 West Virginia, TBA Nov. 5 South Florida, TBA Nov. 12 at Army, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 Cincinnati, TBA Nov. 26 at UConn, TBA SMU Sep. 4 at Texas A&M, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 10 UTEP, TBA Sep. 17 Northwestern St., 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at Memphis, Noon Sep. 30 at TCU, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 UCF, TBA Oct. 22 at Southern Miss., 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Tulsa, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Tulane, 3 p.m. Nov. 12 Navy, TBA Nov. 19 at Houston, TBA Nov. 26 Rice, TBA SAN DIEGO ST. Sep. 3 Cal Poly, 10 p.m. Sep. 10 at Army, Noon Sep. 17 Washington St., 6:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Michigan, TBA
Oct. 8 TCU, 10:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Air Force, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Wyoming, 10 p.m. Nov. 5 New Mexico, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Colorado St., 6 p.m. Nov. 19 Boise St., 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at UNLV, 10 p.m. Dec. 3 Fresno St., 8 p.m. SAN JOSE ST. Sep. 3 at Stanford, 5 p.m. Sep. 10 at UCLA, 10 p.m. Sep. 17 Nevada, 4 p.m. Sep. 24 New Mexico St., 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at Colorado St., 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at BYU, TBA Oct. 14 Hawaii, 9 p.m. Oct. 29 at Louisiana Tech, 4 p.m. Nov. 5 Idaho, 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at Utah St., 3 p.m. Nov. 19 Navy, 4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Fresno St., 8 p.m. SOUTH CAROLINA Sep. 3 at East Carolina, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Georgia, 4:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Navy, 6 p.m. Sep. 24 Vanderbilt, TBA Oct. 1 Auburn, TBA Oct. 8 Kentucky, TBA Oct. 15 at Mississippi St., TBA Oct. 29 at Tennessee, TBA Nov. 5 at Arkansas, TBA Nov. 12 Florida, TBA Nov. 19 The Citadel, Noon Nov. 26 Clemson, TBA SOUTH FLORIDA Sep. 3 at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Ball St., TBA Sep. 17 Florida A&M, TBA Sep. 24 UTEP, TBA Sep. 29 at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at UConn, TBA Oct. 22 Cincinnati, TBA Nov. 5 at Rutgers, TBA Nov. 11 at Syracuse, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 Miami, TBA Nov. 25 Louisville, TBA Dec. 1 West Virginia, 8 p.m. SOUTHERN CAL Sep. 3 Minnesota, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Utah, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Syracuse, 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at Arizona St., 10:15 p.m. Oct. 1 Arizona, TBA Oct. 13 at California, 9 p.m. Oct. 22 at Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Stanford, 8 p.m. Nov. 4 at Colorado, 9 p.m. Nov. 12 Washington, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Oregon, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 UCLA, 10 p.m. SOUTHERN MISS. Sep. 3 Louisiana Tech, 10 p.m. Sep. 10 at Marshall, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 SE Louisiana, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 at Virginia, TBA Oct. 1 Rice, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Navy, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 SMU, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at UTEP, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at East Carolina, 4 p.m. Nov. 12 UCF, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at UAB, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 Memphis, 4 p.m. STANFORD Sep. 3 San Jose St., 5 p.m. Sep. 10 at Duke, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Arizona, 10:45 p.m. Oct. 1 UCLA, TBA Oct. 8 Colorado, TBA Oct. 15 at Washington St., TBA Oct. 22 Washington, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Southern Cal, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Oregon St., TBA Nov. 12 Oregon, TBA Nov. 19 California, TBA Nov. 26 Notre Dame, 8 p.m. SYRACUSE Sep. 1 Wake Forest, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 Rhode Island, TBA Sep. 17 at Southern Cal, 8 p.m. Sep. 24 Toledo, TBA Oct. 1 Rutgers, TBA Oct. 8 at Tulane, 8 p.m. Oct. 21 West Virginia, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Louisville, TBA Nov. 5 at UConn, TBA
Nov. 11 South Florida, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 Cincinnati, TBA Dec. 3 at Pittsburgh, TBA TCU Sep. 2 at Baylor, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Air Force, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Louisiana-Monroe, 2 p.m. Sep. 24 Portland St., 7 p.m. Sep. 30 SMU, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at San Diego St., 10:30 p.m. Oct. 22 New Mexico, 2 p.m. Oct. 28 BYU, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Wyoming, 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at Boise St., 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 Colorado St., 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3 UNLV, 2:30 p.m. TEMPLE Sep. 1 Villanova, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Akron, 6 p.m. Sep. 17 Penn St., Noon Sep. 24 at Maryland, TBA Oct. 1 Toledo, Noon Oct. 8 at Ball St., 2 p.m. Oct. 15 Buffalo, 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at Bowling Green, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Ohio, 8 p.m. Nov. 9 Miami (Ohio), 8 p.m. Nov. 19 Army, 1 p.m. Nov. 25 Kent St., TBA TENNESSEE Sep. 3 Montana, 6 p.m. Sep. 10 Cincinnati, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Florida, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Buffalo, TBA Oct. 8 Georgia, TBA Oct. 15 LSU, TBA Oct. 22 at Alabama, TBA Oct. 29 South Carolina, TBA Nov. 5 Middle Tennessee, TBA Nov. 12 at Arkansas, TBA Nov. 19 Vanderbilt, TBA Nov. 26 at Kentucky, TBA TEXAS Sep. 3 Rice, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 BYU, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at UCLA, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Iowa St., TBA Oct. 8 Oklahoma, Noon Oct. 15 Oklahoma St., TBA Oct. 29 Kansas, TBA Nov. 5 Texas Tech, TBA Nov. 12 at Missouri, TBA Nov. 19 Kansas St., TBA Nov. 24 at Texas A&M, 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Baylor, TBA TEXAS A&M Sep. 4 SMU, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Idaho, 7 p.m. Sep. 24 Oklahoma St., 7 p.m. Oct. 1 Arkansas, TBA Oct. 8 at Texas Tech, TBA Oct. 15 Baylor, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Iowa St., TBA Oct. 29 Missouri, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Oklahoma, TBA Nov. 12 at Kansas St., TBA Nov. 19 Kansas, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 24 Texas, 8 p.m. TEXAS TECH Sep. 3 Texas St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at New Mexico, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Nevada, 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Kansas, TBA Oct. 8 Texas A&M, TBA Oct. 15 Kansas St., TBA Oct. 22 at Oklahoma, TBA Oct. 29 Iowa St., TBA Nov. 5 at Texas, TBA Nov. 12 Oklahoma St., TBA Nov. 19 at Missouri, TBA Nov. 26 at Baylor, 3:30 p.m. TOLEDO Sep. 1 New Hampshire, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 at Ohio St., Noon Sep. 16 Boise St., 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at Syracuse, TBA Oct. 1 at Temple, Noon Oct. 8 E. Michigan, 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at Bowling Green, Noon Oct. 22 Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m. Nov. 1 N. Illinois, 7 p.m. Nov. 8 W. Michigan, 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Cent. Michigan, 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at Ball St., 2 p.m. TROY
Sep. 3 at Clemson, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Arkansas, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Middle Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 UAB, TBA Oct. 8 at Louisiana-Lafayette, TBA Oct. 15 Louisiana-Monroe, TBA Oct. 25 at FIU, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Navy, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 North Texas, TBA Nov. 19 FAU, TBA Nov. 26 at W. Kentucky, 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at Arkansas St., TBA TULANE Sep. 3 SE Louisiana, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Tulsa, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at UAB, 4 p.m. Sep. 24 at Duke, TBA Oct. 1 at Army, Noon Oct. 8 Syracuse, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 UTEP, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Memphis, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at East Carolina, TBA Nov. 5 at SMU, 3 p.m. Nov. 10 Houston, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Rice, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at Hawaii, 11 p.m. TULSA Sep. 3 at Oklahoma, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Tulane, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Oklahoma St., 10 p.m. Sep. 24 at Boise St., 8 p.m. Oct. 1 North Texas, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 UAB, 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at Rice, TBA Oct. 29 SMU, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at UCF, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 Marshall, TBA Nov. 19 at UTEP, 8 p.m. Nov. 25 Houston, Noon UAB Sep. 10 at Florida, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Tulane, 4 p.m. Sep. 24 at East Carolina, TBA Oct. 1 at Troy, TBA Oct. 8 Mississippi St., Noon Oct. 15 at Tulsa, 8 p.m. Oct. 20 UCF, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Marshall, Noon Nov. 5 Houston, 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Memphis, 4:15 p.m. Nov. 17 Southern Miss., 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at FAU, TBA UCF Sep. 3 Charleston Southern, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Boston College, 8 p.m. Sep. 17 at FIU, 6 p.m. Sep. 23 at BYU, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Marshall, 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at SMU, TBA Oct. 20 at UAB, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Memphis, 4 p.m. Nov. 3 Tulsa, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Southern Miss., 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at East Carolina, TBA Nov. 25 UTEP, 7 p.m. UCLA Sep. 3 at Houston, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 San Jose St., 10 p.m. Sep. 17 Texas, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 at Oregon St., TBA Oct. 1 at Stanford, TBA Oct. 8 Washington St., TBA Oct. 20 at Arizona, 9 p.m. Oct. 29 California, TBA Nov. 5 Arizona St., TBA Nov. 12 at Utah, TBA Nov. 19 Colorado, TBA Nov. 26 at Southern Cal, 10 p.m. UCONN Sep. 1 Fordham, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at Vanderbilt, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 16 Iowa St., 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Oct. 1 W. Michigan, TBA Oct. 8 at West Virginia, TBA Oct. 15 South Florida, TBA Oct. 26 at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 Syracuse, TBA Nov. 19 Louisville, TBA Nov. 26 Rutgers, TBA Dec. 3 at Cincinnati, TBA UNLV Sep. 1 at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Washington St., TBA Sep. 17 Hawaii, 10 p.m. Sep. 24 S. Utah, 9 p.m.
Oct. 8 at Nevada, 4:05 p.m. Oct. 15 at Wyoming, 2 p.m. Oct. 29 Colorado St., 6 p.m. Nov. 5 Boise St., 10:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at New Mexico, 10 p.m. Nov. 19 at Air Force, 6 p.m. Nov. 26 San Diego St., 10 p.m. Dec. 3 at TCU, 2:30 p.m. UTEP Sep. 3 Stony Brook, 9 p.m. Sep. 10 at SMU, TBA Sep. 17 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Sep. 24 at South Florida, TBA Sep. 29 Houston, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Tulane, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Colorado St., 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Southern Miss., 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Rice, TBA Nov. 12 East Carolina, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 Tulsa, 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at UCF, 7 p.m. UTAH Sep. 1 Montana St., 8 p.m. Sep. 10 at Southern Cal, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at BYU, 9:15 p.m. Oct. 1 Washington, TBA Oct. 8 Arizona St., TBA Oct. 15 at Pittsburgh, TBA Oct. 22 at California, TBA Oct. 29 Oregon St., TBA Nov. 5 at Arizona, TBA Nov. 12 UCLA, TBA Nov. 19 at Washington St., TBA Nov. 25 Colorado, 3:30 p.m. UTAH ST. Sep. 3 at Auburn, Noon Sep. 10 Weber St., 8 p.m. Sep. 24 Colorado St., 8 p.m. Sep. 30 at BYU, 8 p.m. Oct. 8 Wyoming, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Fresno St., 10 p.m. Oct. 22 Louisiana Tech, 3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Hawaii, Mid Nov. 12 San Jose St., 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Idaho, 5 p.m. Nov. 26 Nevada, 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. VANDERBILT Sep. 3 Elon, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 10 UConn, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Mississippi, 12:20 p.m. Sep. 24 at South Carolina, TBA Oct. 8 at Alabama, TBA Oct. 15 Georgia, TBA Oct. 22 Army, TBA Oct. 29 Arkansas, TBA Nov. 5 at Florida, TBA Nov. 12 Kentucky, TBA Nov. 19 at Tennessee, TBA Nov. 26 at Wake Forest, TBA VIRGINIA Sep. 3 William & Mary, 6 p.m. Sep. 10 at Indiana, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 at North Carolina, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 Southern Miss., TBA Oct. 1 Idaho, TBA Oct. 15 Georgia Tech, TBA Oct. 22 NC State, TBA Oct. 27 at Miami, 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Maryland, TBA Nov. 12 Duke, TBA Nov. 19 at Florida St., TBA Nov. 26 Virginia Tech, TBA VIRGINIA TECH Sep. 3 Appalachian St., 12:30 p.m. Sep. 10 at East Carolina, TBA Sep. 17 Arkansas St., 4 p.m. Sep. 24 at Marshall, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Clemson, TBA Oct. 8 Miami, TBA Oct. 15 at Wake Forest, TBA Oct. 22 Boston College, TBA Oct. 29 at Duke, TBA Nov. 10 at Georgia Tech, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 North Carolina, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at Virginia, TBA W. KENTUCKY Sep. 1 Kentucky, 9:15 p.m. Sep. 10 Navy, 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Indiana St., 7 p.m. Oct. 1 Arkansas St., 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at Middle Tennessee, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at FAU, TBA Oct. 22 Louisiana-Lafayette, 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at Louisiana-Monroe, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 FIU, 4 p.m.
Nov. 12 at LSU, 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at North Texas, 4 p.m. Nov. 26 Troy, 1 p.m. W. MICHIGAN Sep. 3 at Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Nicholls St., 7 p.m. Sep. 17 Cent. Michigan, Noon Sep. 24 at Illinois, TBA Oct. 1 at UConn, TBA Oct. 8 Bowling Green, 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at N. Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at E. Michigan, 1 p.m. Oct. 29 Ball St., 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at Toledo, 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at Miami (Ohio), 8 p.m. Nov. 25 Akron, TBA WAKE FOREST Sep. 1 at Syracuse, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 NC State, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 Gardner-Webb, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Boston College, TBA Oct. 8 Florida St., TBA Oct. 15 Virginia Tech, TBA Oct. 22 at Duke, TBA Oct. 29 at North Carolina, TBA Nov. 5 Notre Dame, TBA Nov. 12 at Clemson, TBA Nov. 19 Maryland, TBA Nov. 26 Vanderbilt, TBA WASHINGTON Sep. 3 E. Washington, 7 p.m. Sep. 10 Hawaii, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 17 at Nebraska, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 California, TBA Oct. 1 at Utah, TBA Oct. 15 Colorado, TBA Oct. 22 at Stanford, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 Arizona, TBA Nov. 5 Oregon, TBA Nov. 12 at Southern Cal, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Oregon St., TBA Nov. 26 Washington St., TBA WASHINGTON ST. Sep. 3 Idaho St., 5 p.m. Sep. 10 UNLV, TBA Sep. 17 at San Diego St., 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Colorado, TBA Oct. 8 at UCLA, TBA Oct. 15 Stanford, TBA Oct. 22 Oregon St., TBA Oct. 29 at Oregon, TBA Nov. 5 at California, TBA Nov. 12 Arizona St., TBA Nov. 19 Utah, TBA Nov. 26 at Washington, TBA WEST VIRGINIA Sep. 4 Marshall, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 10 Norfolk St., TBA Sep. 17 at Maryland, Noon Sep. 24 LSU, TBA Oct. 1 Bowling Green, TBA Oct. 8 UConn, TBA Oct. 21 at Syracuse, 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Rutgers, TBA Nov. 5 Louisville, TBA Nov. 12 at Cincinnati, TBA Nov. 25 Pittsburgh, TBA Dec. 1 at South Florida, 8 p.m. WISCONSIN Sep. 1 UNLV, 8 p.m. Sep. 10 Oregon St., Noon Sep. 17 at N. Illinois, 3:30 p.m. Sep. 24 South Dakota, TBA Oct. 1 Nebraska, 8 p.m. Oct. 15 Indiana, Noon Oct. 22 at Michigan St., 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Ohio St., 8 p.m. Nov. 5 Purdue, TBA Nov. 12 at Minnesota, TBA Nov. 19 at Illinois, TBA Nov. 26 Penn St., TBA WYOMING Sep. 3 Weber St., 9 p.m. Sep. 10 Texas St., 6 p.m. Sep. 17 at Bowling Green, TBA Sep. 24 Nebraska, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Utah St., 8 p.m. Oct. 15 UNLV, 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at San Diego St., 10 p.m. Nov. 5 TCU, 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at Air Force, 2 p.m. Nov. 19 New Mexico, 2 p.m. Nov. 26 at Boise St., 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at Colorado St., 2 p.m.
There’s no place like home TULSA’S NEW COACH | BILL BLANKENSHIP TAKES OVER REINS OF HIS ALMA MATER Editor’s Note: This story was published in the Aug. 1 editions of the Tulsa World. BY ERIC BAILEY The Tulsa World
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Bill Blankenship received unsolicited advice from a pair of Conference USA coaches on Sunday afternoon. East Carolina’s Ruffin McNeill and Memphis’ Larry Porter — two men who guided their alma maters in rookie seasons in 2010 — told Blankenship to wrap his arms around his similar challenge as Tulsa’s new head coach. “It’s a tremendous responsibility because the expectations you have as a coach surpasses that which anyone can have of you,” said Porter, a 1996 Memphis graduate. “This is your alma mater. You want to do everything that speaks of excellence. This is a brand you understand and embrace.” “No one can do the job and represent the university with the pride of someone at their alma mater,” said McNeill, ECU Class of 1980. “You have a chance to go out to homes and not sell your program.
After finishing last season in the Top 25 and with a landmark victory at Notre Dame, Tulsa handed the reins over to new coach Bill Blankenship. AP PHOTO
Why? Because you lived it. You are it. “He is Tulsa.” Blankenship was the league’s only new coach during Conference USA media day at the Memphis Hilton. Coaches and players met the media during the four-hour event. Blankenship knows that he is inheriting a program that had three 10-win seasons in the past four years and is coming off a Top 25 season. Expectations are high. “No matter where I’ve had a job, I’ve always felt that same kind of internal pressure and passion,” said Blankenship, a 1979 Tulsa
graduate. “This time it is different because it is almost like this is the family business. “This is where I went to school. Tulsa — that word means something to me. It’s where I lived most of my adult life. It was already a very passionate responsibility, but it goes to another level because I attended the University of Tulsa.” McNeill took over a program that was the twotime defending C-USA champions. A 6-7 season wasn’t what many expected in 2010. How do you deal with criticism, especially at
your home school? “When you have the blessing and talent to become a head coach, a lot of things come with it,” McNeill said. “If you accept credit, you have to be ready to accept blame.” Memphis’ young team finished with a 1-11 record. The rebuilding year didn’t discourage Porter, thanks in part to where he was coaching. “To be in a position of leadership at a place that you love, to me, no matter how tough it was last year, there was never a day that I felt like I couldn’t get the job done,” Porter said. “When you are driven to do something you believe in, you will get results. Bill will get results.” Blankenship said he is ready for the up-anddown ride as a college head coach. “This is the part where I hope my experience will pay some dividends,” Blankenship said. “I’ve never coached a season that was not a rollercoaster ride. “There was never a game where I didn’t face adversity. Each game becomes a month and each month becomes a season and a year.”
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Trent Wilkins Shavodrick Beaver Damaris Johnson G.J. Kinne James Roberson Ricky Johnson Reid Singleton Malachia Blankenship Jameel Owens Thomas Roberson Stephen Rouse Alex Singleton Brian Moore Justin Skillens Alan Dock Jordan James Genesis Cole Kalen Henderson J.D. Ratliff Brett Davis Milton Howell Marco Nelson John Flanders Trey Watts Zik Asiegbu Ja’Terian Douglas Dexter McCoil Samuel Crabtree DeWitt Jennings Marshall Gilbert Lowell Rose Cole Way Jonathan Chavira Tony Peoples Luke Snider Curnelius Arnick Mitchell Osborne DeAundre Brown Willie Carter Austin McDaniel Colbert Nelson Michael Britton Marcus Pate Cody Wilson Cody Lambert Donnell Hawkins Bo Abbott Kevin Fitzpatrick Durrell Finch Matt Hulse Jared St. John Trent Dupy Jake Sizelove Shawn Jackson Daeshon Bufford Jacob Rader Joe King Alec Henry Gabe Moyer Kody Cooke David Lazenby Clint Anderson Brian DeShane Stetson Burnett Garrett Stafford Jake Alexander Jared Grigg Tyler Holmes Eric Sproal Clay Sears Freeman Kelley Greg Brown Nathan Largen Bryan Burnham Garrett Klutts Matt Hesterberg Alex Pace Derrick Jackson Cory Dorris Tyrunn Walker Rashad Robinson Darrell Zellars Jack Jewell
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TULSA FOOTBALL: POSITION-BY-POSITION ANALYSIS
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players. That is a nice problem for coaches to have.
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(one returning starter) I Depth: G.J. Kinne, K. Henderson, J. Calcagni I The scoop: G.J. Kinne is Conference USA’s reigning offensive player of the year after throwing for 3,650 yards and 31 touchdowns and guiding the Hurricane on a season-ending seven-game win streak in 2010, capped by a Hawaii Bowl win. Kalen Henderson redshirted last season and moved up the depth chart following Shavodrick Beaver’s transfer. Calcagni may be a redshirt candidate. I Bottom line: Tulsa cannot afford for anything to happen to Kinne this season with so much inexperience behind him. The rough part is that there aren’t many tune-up games for TU which could allow Henderson to get repetitions early in the season.
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RUNNING BACKS (one returning starter) I TB: T. Watts, J. Douglas OR A. Singleton I H-back: W. Carter, C. Sears I The scoop: A running back has not led the team in rushing since Tarrion Adams graduated in 2008. Trey Watts emerged as the opening day starter in 2010 but was slowed by injuries. Ja’Terian Douglas was “protected” by coaches last year and not asked to do too much. Alex Singleton led all running backs with 391 yards and nine touchdowns. Willie Carter could be the next Charles Clay and is expected to get looks at tailback. I Bottom line: If Tulsa is able to establish a running game between the tackles rather than using its speed around the ends, just how much more potent do you think this offense could be? It’ll be interesting to see how Carter is used in the offense.
WIDE RECEIVER (three returning starters) I WR: D. Johnson, F. Kelley I FL: J. James, R. Johnson I SE: T. Roberson, B. Burnham OR G. Owens I TE: C. Sears, M. Britton I The scoop: Damaris Johnson
Tulsa quarterback G.J. Kinne will lead the high-powered Golden Hurricane offense again this season. AP PHOTO was the go-to receiver last season. The senior has 2,746 receiving yards and 17 touchdown catches in his career. Jordan James only had one reception last season, but is getting looks at the flanker spot, while Thomas Roberson is nearly 100 percent healthy after a lower leg injury in the offseason. Clay Sears may be used more in the offense as a tight end. Keep an eye out for Freeman Kelley and Ricky Johnson, two veterans who could grab some passes. I Bottom line: Everyone is familiar with Damaris Johnson, but some of the “behind the scenes” guys need to step up. Coach Bill Blankenship has said he needs at least six players from this group to contribute in 2011.
OFFENSIVE LINE (five returning starters) I LT: T. Holmes, J. Grigg I LG: C. Anderson, G. Moyer
I C: T. Dupy, J. Alexander I RG: S. Burnett OR B. DeShane I RT: J. King, D. Lazenby OR M. Romine I The scoop: Tulsa returns all five starters from an offensive line that helped the team average 505 yards a game last year. Clint Anderson is a first-team preseason All-Conference USA member. Tyler Holmes was a top-10 pick in this past summer’s Canadian Football League draft. Trent Dupy is a two-year starter at center and getting pushed by Jake Alexander. Stetson Burnett and Brian DeShane are battling for the right guard spot (DeShane was a starting right tackle last season) and Tech transfer Joe King is getting the first look at right tackle. I Bottom line: Two years ago, the offensive line was a liability. Now there are at least 10 players who could start. The depth could help the team redshirt younger
(Two starters) I DE: T. Walker, D. Finch I DT: D. Bufford, D. Luetjen I DT: D. Jackson, J. Jewell I DE: C. Dorris, J. St. John OR R. Robinson I The scoop: Tyrunn Walker and Cory Dorris are the anchors of the defensive line, which may be the thinnest position group on the veteran team. Walker and Dorris combined for 89 tackles and 17.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage last season. Daeshon Bufford moves from end to a tackle position and joins Derrick Jackson, who played all 13 games last season. Defensive tackles who may be asked to contribute right away are Derrick Luetjen, a true freshman, and Jack Jewell, a sophomore who did not play last year. Bottom line: Tulsa’s season may hinge on this position group. Many games — especially early nonconference contests — will be controlled at the line of scrimmage. Will this group made up of solid starters and untested backups be able to get the job done?
LINEBACKERS I CANE: D. Brown, A. Dock OR D. Jennings I MIKE: C. Arnick, C. Wilson OR T. Martin I WILL: S. Jackson, D. Hawkins OR M. Osborne I The scoop: DeAundre Brown returns to the team after redshirting last year to focus on academics. Brown led the Hurricane with 102 tackles from his safety spot in 2009. Curnelius Arnick is the leader and is coming off a season where he had a team-high 115 tackles. Shawn Jackson will be more of a traditional linebacker after being asked to attack the quarterback ball much of last year. The backups are young, but coaches are confident in them. Alan Dock has drawn plenty of praise. I Bottom line: All three linebackers have shown the ability to make plays during their careers — Brown had a big interception in a 2008 win at SMU, Arnick (Ha-
waii) and Jackson (Notre Dame) had key interception returns for touchdowns last year. Keep an eye on Dock, who may be small (5-10, 207) but coaches have plenty of faith in him.
DEFENSIVE BACKS I BANDIT: D. McCoil, L. Snider I FS: M. Nelson, J. Roberson OR T. Wilkins I CB: L. Rose, J. Skillens I CB: J. Flanders, M. Howell OR J.D. Ratliff I The scoop: Dexter McCoil and Marco Nelson each had six interceptions last season, which was the most by a Tulsa player since 2005. Both return with hopes of increasing that number. John Flanders is a senior leader and has locked down one cornerback spot. The other side is being held by Lowell Rose, but Justin Skillens is giving him competition. I Bottom line: The sophomore Nelson was a transplanted offensive player and developed into a freshman All-American. It’ll be interesting to see how he adapts to the new defensive scheme (he missed spring drills because of injury).
SPECIAL TEAMS I KO: K. Fitzpatrick, C. Way I FG/PAT: K. Fitzpatrick I P: C. Way I Deep snapper: B. Abbott I Holder: C. Sears I KOR: D. Johnson I PR: D. Johnson I The scoop: Coaches have to feel comfortable with Damaris Johnson, who is already the NCAA’s record holder for all-purpose and kickoff returns yards with 7,470 and 3,417 yards, respectively. Kevin Fitzpatrick hit 16-of-24 field goal attempts last season, but is looking for the consistency that saw him go 9-of-10 in 2009. Cole Way continues to develop as he steps into punter role as freshman. I Bottom line: The return teams will be one to watch this year as opponents have to decide whether to kick to Johnson or pooch kick (and give up yardage). Fitzpatrick will be needed to find his 2009 form, and he must adapt to new holder Clay Sears. Way has a powerful leg and is spending fall camp focused on consistency. BY ERIC BAILEY, THE TULSA WORLD
BLAST FROM THE PAST DYNAMIC DUOS | PAIR LIKE SANDERS, SHEPARD HASN’T BEEN SEEN SINCE THE MID-1990S Ryan Aber
PAST DYNAMIC DUOS
Midwest City’s Vernon Maxwell and Rodney Rideau Years before Barry J. Sanders and Sterling Shepard were putting fear in defenses, Midwest City had Vernon Maxwell and Rodney Rideau.
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ere’s how long its been since Oklahoma has seen a duo like Heritage Hall’s Barry J. Sanders and Sterling Shepard — the Class 6A champion was someone other than Jenks or Tulsa Union. In the mid-90s, Midwest City had the dynamic backfield tandem of Vernon Maxwell and Rodney Rideau terrifying defenses (and offenses, as both played two ways). As a senior, Maxwell ran for 1,680 yards and 19 touchdowns. Rideau, primarily serving as Maxwell’s blocker at fullback, had 601 yards and seven touchdowns that same year. In 1995, they led the Bombers to their second consecutive Class 6A title, the last won by someone other than Jenks or Union. Maxwell and Rideau made their names at Midwest City, and players like Emmanual Maxwell, Vernon’s nephew who was an All-State player in 2009 for the Bombers, and Darwin Rideau, Rodney’s cousin who starred with Star Spencer the same year, have carried on those names. Sanders and Shepard, though, already had a standard to live up to when they arrived. Sanders carrying the same first name as his father, the legendary OSU and NFL Hall of Fame
Midwest City’s Vernon Maxwell rambles through the Putnam Norh defense during 1995 Class 6A high school football championship game. PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE
Heritage Hall’s Barry J. Sanders, left, and Sterling Shepard are the sons of former NFL stars, but their star power is more recently reminiscent of a Midwest City tandem from the 1990s. PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN
running back. Shepard is the son of former OU and NFL wide receiver Derrick Shepard. And while both have a long ways to go to live up to the lofty standards set by their fathers, they’ve accomplished plenty at the high school level. There have been plenty of other electrifying duos since Maxwell and Rideau tore up opponents. Southmoore had Julian Wilson and Austin Haywood two years ago. Millwood had Josh Turner and Kevonte Richardson last year.
But Sanders and Shepard are even better. Sanders burst onto the scene as a freshman, with a 64-yard touchdown run against Lincoln Christian. Sanders broke multiple tackles and hurdled another defender on his way to the end zone. Video of the run was aired on ESPN SportsCenter less than a week later and quickly racked up more than one million views on YouTube. Shepard’s introduction into the limelight in his own right came with much less fanfare.
After a solid sophomore season that included injury problems, Shepard opened last season with a dominating performance in the Chargers’ 35-16 win over Casady. Shepard showed his versatility in that game, returning an interception 66 yards for a touchdown, catching a touchdown pass and running for a 25-yard score. If both can stay healthy this season, Sanders and Shepard could go down among the best offensive duos in state high school history.
Midwest City’s Rodney Rideau flies over Union’s Derick Collins during the 1994 Class 6A high school football championship game. PHOTO BY STEVE GOOCH, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE
THE OKLAHOMAN’S PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAM OFFENSE
DEFENSE
Pos. Player, School QB Ramsey Hamilton, Beggs RB Barry J. Sanders, Heritage Hall RB Alex Ross, Jenks RB Donovan Roberts, Norman WR Keon Hatcher, Owasso WR Zack Robinson, Seq.-Tahlequah OL Cayman Bundage, Douglass OL Daniel Burton, Putnam North OL Derrick Crawford, Tulsa East Central OL Blake Belcher, Guthrie OL Sam Sabin, Jenks
Ht. Wt. Cl. 6-2 180 Sr. 5-11 190 Sr. 6-1 220 Sr. 6-0 195 Sr. 6-2 195 Sr. 6-2 195 Sr. 6-2 275 Sr. 6-4 270 Sr. 6-3 295 Sr. 6-6 271 Sr. 6-2 250 Sr.
Pos. Player, school DL Justin Wilson, Luther DL Ashton Henderson, Jenks DL Quintaz Struble, Heritage Hall LB Jevonte Cross, Tulsa East Central LB Marc Robinson, Millwood LB Conner Sherwood, Cascia Hall LB Landry Chappell, Guthrie DB Ricky Reeves, Midwest City DB Michael Thomas, Lawton MacArthur DB Kevin Peterson, Wagoner DB Cole Swayze, Purcell
SPECIAL TEAMS Ht. Wt. Cl. 6-0 328 Sr. 6-0 310 Sr. 6-2 235 Sr. 6-3 230 Sr. 5-10 216 Sr. 6-2 218 Sr. 5-11 220 Sr. 5-11 175 Sr. 6-1 195 Sr. 5-11 170 Sr. 6-1 195 Sr.
Pos. K P KR
Player, school Daniel Schwarz, Lawton MacArthur Sheldon Wilson, Anadarko Sterling Shepard, Heritage Hall
Ht. 6-2 5-10 5-10
Wt. Cl. 183 Sr. 170 Sr. 175 Sr.
The Oklahoman’s preseason All-State team includes Putnam North’s Daniel Burton, left, Heritage Hall’s Quintaz Struble, center, and Anadarko’s Sheldon Wilson, right. PHOTOS BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER AND JOHN CLANTON, THE OKLAHOMAN
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DE Onuoha catching eye of colleges MEET THE SUPER 30 | EDMOND SANTA FE STANDOUT IMPRESSED AT OKLAHOMA CAMP
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HIGH SCHOOLS EDMOND — Colleges are starting to take notice of Edmond Santa Fe’s Michael Onuoha after his performance at Oklahoma’s camp this summer. The 6-foot-7, 225pound defensive end and receiver has moved into The Oklahoman’s Super 30 at No. 29. He said he’s received interest from Oklahoma, Missouri and Tulsa so far. “The only camp I really went to this summer was the OU camp,” Onuoha said. “I did pretty well. ... They want to see more footage of me before they make any offer.” Onuoha missed a good chunk of his junior season after separating his shoulder in 2010. Also a standout basketball player, he returned in time for the Wolves’ hoops season. He hit 63.8 percent of his field goal attempts and averaged 8.1points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Onuoha said playing football in college is his first choice. “I’d rather go for foot-
ball, but if for some odd reason something doesn’t happen with football, basketball will be my secondary,” Onuoha said. Edmond Santa Fe coach Lance Manning said Onuoha will have lots of opportunity if he performs well during the early part of the season. “Mike is a talent,” Manning said. “If he can have a good first half of the season, I think Mike is going to have a lot of opportunity. “The ball is in Mike’s court. People know about him; they’re ready to pull the trigger, they want to see him have a good first few games, and Mike is fully capable.” Onuoha said he needs to work on gaining weight and his counter moves on defense. “My rush is pretty good, but I need to work on my counters and my weight,” Onuoha said. “I’m losing a lot of weight from playing basketball, and sweating a lot.” Onuoha said Oklahoma is looking at him for both offense and defense. “He’s a good athlete, he works hard and he’s approaches it with a good attitude,” Manning said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he has ... offers if things work out like we think they will.”
Edmond Santa Fe’s Michael Onuoha is also a standout basketball player, but he said playing football in college is his first choice. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
SUPER 30 | A LOOK AT THE OKLAHOMAN’S TOP 30 FOR THE CLASS OF 2012 1. Barry Sanders
RB, Heritage Hall, 5-11, 190 (1) Sanders has targeted Oklahoma State, Alabama, Florida State and Stanford as his top choices.
2. Alex Ross, committed to Oklahoma
RB, Jenks, 6-1, 220 (2) OU commit is right on Sanders’ heels in competition to be state’s top prospect.
3. Sterling Shepard, Oklahoma
11. Casey Curtis
21. Kason Key
RB, Putnam City, 5-8, 170 (12) The PC speedster is playing cornerback this year, too.
QB, Owasso, 6-4, 215 (21) On the radar of several schools with his prototypical QB body and strong arm.
12. Ramsey Hamilton
22. Keon Hatcher, Arkansas
13. Daniel Burton
23. Corben Jones
QB, Beggs, 6-2, 180 (9) Has the skills to be a college QB, but could be recruited to some big programs as an athlete.
WR, Heritage Hall, 5-10, 175 (3) Son of former Sooner Derrick Shepard jumped at OU offer when it came.
OL, Putnam City North, 6-4, 270 (17) Collection of offers ranging from Arizona to Iowa State, with state schools showing strong interest as well.
4. Donovan Roberts, Arkansas
14. Andrew Long
WR, Owasso, 6-2, 195 (27) Key’s top receiving target recently settled on Arkansas as his college choice.
QB, Yukon, 6-2, 195 (24) Has his sights set on bigger things after quarterbacking the Millers to eight wins last year.
24. Brandon Taylor
RB, Southmoore, 5-10, 185 (14) Air Force was the first to offer the latest Southmoore stud.
QB, Mustang, 6-2, 225 (28) Oregon State has extended a verbal offer; schools like Missouri and Tulsa are watching closely as well.
15. Victor Williams
25. Jared Collins, Arkansas
DB, Muskogee, 5-9, 165 (15) Dartmouth has offered, and some Division I programs are showing interest.
DB, Tulsa Washington, 5-10, 170 (NR) Speedy nephew of former Sooner running back Patrick Collins committed to Arkansas.
16. Conner Sherwood, Tulsa
26. Markus Wakefield
OL, Guthrie, 6-6, 271 (6) The Bluejays’ monster offensive tackle committed to Tulsa on Aug. 19.
LB, Cascia Hall, 6-2, 218 (18) Another member of a strong class of Tulsa commits in Bill Blankenship’s first year.
7. Ashton Henderson
17. Damian Gibson
27. George Kittle
18. Sheldon Wilson
28. Justin Wilson
9. Michael Thomas, Tulsa
19. Zac Veatch
29. Michael Onuoha
DB, Lawton MacArthur, 6-1, 195 (11) Tulsa commit has Lawton Mac ready to make noise in 5A again this season.
TE/DE, Broken Arrow, 6-4, 250 (19) Size, strength and athletic ability to play several positions in college.
WR/DE, Ed. Santa Fe, 6-7, 225 (NR) Known as a basketball prospect for a couple seasons, Onuoha is getting noticed on the football field now, too.
10. Ricky Reeves
20. Cole Swayze
30. Marc Robinson
RB, Norman, 6-0, 195 (4) Arkansas-bound power back ready to show the west side can compete at the top of Class 6A.
5. Cayman Bundage, Arizona
OL, Douglass, 6-2, 275 (5) Arizona commit spent offseason slimming down and rebuilding with muscle.
6. Blake Belcher, Tulsa
DT, Jenks, 6-0, 310 (7) Louisville has been in strong pursuit of this powerful DT.
8. Kevin Peterson
DB, Wagoner, 5-11, 170 (13) Arizona offered in March and other mid-majors have followed, including Tulsa.
DB, Midwest City, 5-11, 175 (8) The Bomber defense will be among the state’s best and this shutdown CB is a big reason why.
TE/DE, T. East Central, 6-3, 220 (10) Will be vital on both sides of the ball on a team loaded with college prospects.
RB, Anadarko, 5-10, 170 (16) What will the Warrior star do to follow up last year’s 2,798 yards and 49 TDs?
ATH, Purcell, 6-1, 195 (23) Looks like he’s fully recovered from last year’s ACL injury.
DL, Heritage Hall, 6-1, 270 (25) Colorado State got in on him early, and some Big 12 programs are pursuing him.
WR, Norman, 6-4, 195 (30) Air Force is on board with more offers to come for this athletic wideout.
DT, Luther, 6-0, 328 (NR) Moved back to Luther after playing last year in Georgia; has Tulsa, Ohio offers.
LB, Millwood, 5-10, 216 (29) Hungry for the chance to get back on the field after sitting out last year because of transfer rules. COMPILED BY SCOTT WRIGHT
Note: Previous ranking in parentheses
CLASS 6A | JARION TUDMAN AND JARED BENWAY, EDMOND NORTH
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer RBs Mike Alstott and Warrick Dunn Edmond North’s Jarion Tudman said that when he first met Jared Benway, he thought of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott, which we assume would make Tudman the Huskies’ version of Warrick Dunn. Alstott and Dunn were dynamic in the Buccaneers’ backfield together from 1997-2001. Alstott was the thunder; Dunn the lightning. During their time together in Tampa, the duo combined for 7,805 yards and 54 touchdowns. Warrick Mike Dunn Alstott AP PHOTOS
Edmond North’s Jarion Tudman, left, and Jared Benway will see time on the field together this season after Benway missed the 2010 season with a broken leg. PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE, THE OKLAHOMAN
CLASS 6A’S OTHER DYNAMIC DUOS
THUNDER & LIGHTNING
RUNNING BACKS | BENWAY BRINGS PUNISHING RUNNING STYLE; TUDMAN HAS THE SPEED EDMOND — When Jarion Tudman moved from Amarillo, Texas, to Edmond before the start of the 2010 season and saw Edmond North running back Jared Benway, he was reminded of a former NFL star known for his punishing running style. “When I saw him the first time, I thought, ‘There’s a big Mike Alstott-looking dude,’” Tudman said with a laugh. For his part, Benway was impressed with his new teammate’s speed. “I was amazed by how fast he was,” Benway said. “ `He runs a 4.3 (40-yard dash), and that’s the thing we really need in the backfield is that kind of speed.” Benway had 67 carries, 294 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore, and came into 2010
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HIGH SCHOOLS as the presumptive featured back. With Tudman’s sprinter’s speed and Benway’s strength and physicality, the Huskies’ run attack was set for big things with the junior duo. But during preseason practices, Benway went down with a broken leg that ended his season before it even began. “It was tough,” Benway said. “I was really looking forward to that season, but I just encouraged Jarion, and he went out and had a great year.”
Tudman rushed for 1,299 yards and nine touchdowns in 2010 while embracing and learning from his injured teammate. “I knew we had a big threat over there, and I wished he was playing,” Tudman said. “But I embraced him, took some of his technique and used it to my ability. He gave me some good coaching points. He’s been a great asset to me.” Benway is back for his senior season, fully healed and ready to go. “This year we’re gonna be a dynamic duo,” Tudman said. “It’s a luxury to have,” Edmond North coach Jeremy Dombek said. “They’ve each got to get their touches. They are different types of running
backs.” The duo can be used in a variety of ways. The Huskies can play with both of them in the backfield with Benway lead blocking for Tudman. They can also put Tudman in the slot, where he can catch the ball in the open field and put his lightning speed to use. “We look forward to seeing how creative we can be from an offensive standpoint,” Dombek said. Tudman said if everything goes according to plan, he expects both of them to hit the 1,000-yard rushing mark in 2011. “Jared is so hungry,” Dombek said. “I’ve never seen a kid that wants to play high school football as bad as Jared Benway right now. He’s really, really worked his tail off. He’s ready to go.”
Ricky Reeves, left, and Ronnie Davis will have both sides of the field covered for Midwest City. PHOTO BY ZACH GRAY, THE OKLAHOMAN
I Midwest City: Ricky Reeves and Ronnie Davis: The Bombers’ defense has both sides of the field covered with this cornerback duo. Reeves has picked off eight passes in the last two years as a starter, and Davis intercepted two last season. I Jenks: Ashton Henderson and Orion Jones: This defensive line duo anchors a strong Trojan defense. Henderson is a full-time tackle, while the lighter Jones can play inside or on the end. I Lawton: D.J. Ward and Patrick Diaz: These dynamic defensive linemen combined for 17 sacks last season. I Stillwater: Cory Hassell and Jesse Vester: Senior receivers combined for 2,070 yards and 17 TDs from QB Jerame Littell in 2010. I Southmoore: Andrew Long and Karltrell Henderson: Long, a senior, and Henderson, a junior, combined for over 2,500 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns last season.
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CLASS 6A RANKINGS 1. Jenks (13-1) Senior RB Alex Ross is the headliner for the onceagain stacked Trojans. 2. Tulsa Union (13-1) Defending state champion Redskins open season at home vs. Louisiana power Evangel Christian. 3. Midwest City (10-1) Bombers are loaded with talent, speed and experience. 4. Broken Arrow (9-3) Senior TE/DE Zac Veatch caught eight touchdowns last season. 5. Lawton (12-1) Junior DL D.J. Ward had nine sacks last season. 6. Norman (8-3) Senior RB Donovan Roberts headlines a strong Tigers offense. 7. Owasso (8-5) Senior WR Keon Hatcher, an Arkansas commit, had over 1,000 yards receiving and nine TDs last season. 8. Mustang (7-4) Senior QB Brandon Taylor threw for over 3,300 yards and 36 TDs as a junior. 9. Yukon (8-3) Millers return seven starters after having their best season in more than a decade last year. 10. Southmoore (6-4) Senior Andrew Long and junior Kartrell Henderson are a tough 1-2 RB combo. 11. Edmond North (6-6) Huskies return 14 starters from last year’s quarterfinal team. 12. Lawton Eisenhower (8-4) Senior QB Adrian McDonald and WR Tre Douglas are both getting D-I interest. 13. Edmond Santa Fe (1-9) Expect talented Wolves to drastically improve from last year’s one-win campaign. 14. Muskogee (5-6) Senior WR/DB Victor Williams is a top prospect. 15. Bartlesville (7-4) Senior FB/LB Jack Wiseman has received interest from Navy and Air Force.
6A PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAM Pos. QB RB RB RB WR WR OL OL OL OL OL
Mustang quarterback Brandon Taylor threw for over 3,300 yards last season. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN
DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB K P KR
Offense Player, School Brandon Taylor, Mustang Alex Ross, Jenks Donovan Roberts, Norman Casey Curtis, Putnam City Keon Hatcher, Owasso Cory Hassell, Stillwater Daniel Burton, Putnam North Sam Sabin, Jenks Foster Hare, Norman Grant Christian, Tulsa Union John Scheihing, Edmond Memorial Defense Ashton Henderson, Jenks Orion Jones, Jenks D.J. Ward, Lawton Zeke Lewis, Midwest City Luke Catron, Choctaw Blace Walser, Tulsa Union Kaleb Thompson, Southmoore Ricky Reeves, Midwest City Ronnie Davis, Midwest City George Kittle, Norman Quad Ware, Broken Arrow Special teams Camden Bohnert, Edmond North Preston Soper, Muskogee Andrew Long, Southmoore
Ht. 6-2 6-1 6-0 5-8 6-2 5-8 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-3
Wt. 225 220 195 170 195 180 270 250 300 280 270
Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
6-0 6-2 6-4 5-9 5-11 5-11 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-4 5-11
310 280 235 210 190 200 205 175 170 195 180
Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
6-0 182 Sr. 5-11 170 Sr. 5-9 175 Sr.
THREE QUESTIONS FOR CLASS 6A
Zeke Lewis Midwest City linebacker
Ry Huff Edmond Memorial QB
16. Edmond Memorial (6-5) Senior Ry Huff takes over QB duties full-time for the Bulldogs; inexperienced OL is a concern. 17. Del City (5-5) Eagles are a fast, but young, team that will drop to 5A next year. 18. Bixby (5-6) Senior QB T.J. Eckert threw for 2,400 yards and 20 TDs last season. 19. Enid (6-4) Plainsmen coach Tommy Parker calls senior Mitchell Foote “one of the best receivers in the state.” 20. Westmoore (6-6) Jaguars return eight starters on offense and five on defense.
Dre Holman Putnam North running back
21. Sand Springs (1-9) Sandites return nine starters on offense. 22. Putnam City (6-4) Senior RB Casey Curtis is one of the state’s top backs. 23. Putnam North (4-6) Senior RB Dre Holman and senior OL Daniel Burton are two of the class’ top players. 24. Stillwater (1-9) Senior QB Jerame Littell has two dynamic receivers in Cory Hassell and Jesse Vester. 25. Norman North (3-7) Junior RB Bryan Payne will be the T-Wolves’ featured back under new coach Wade Standley. 26. Choctaw (3-7) Yellowjackets have two tough LBs in seniors Marcese Dickson and Luke Catron.
Bryan Payne Norman North running back
27. Moore (0-10) Lions return 13 starters, including senior receivers Grant Linstead and Jordan Martin. 28. Ponca City (1-9) Senior QB Brent Wilson is getting D-I interest. 29. Putnam West (1-9) Three offensive linemen return for the Patriots. 30. Shawnee (3-7) Wolves return to Class 5A in 2012. 31. Sapulpa (4-6) Chieftains return senior QB Tyler Williams, who threw for nearly 2,000 yards and 19 TDs last year. 32. U.S. Grant (0-10) Senior Carlos Morales is a first-year starter at QB. BY RYAN ABER AND JASON KERSEY
Could this finally be the West side’s year? It is a question that gets asked every year, and will continue to be asked until a team other than Jenks or Tulsa Union wins the Class 6A championship. But once again, another team hoisting the gold ball seems unlikely. Midwest City has lots of talent back — especially on defense — but the Trojans and Redskins just seem too talented and too deep. What teams could make big improvements this year? Edmond Santa Fe and Stillwater. Both teams went 1-9 last year, but both have new coaches and return lots of talent. The Wolves have a talented young QB in sophomore Justice Hansen to run Lance Manning’s spread offense, lots of good receivers and have WR/DE Michael Onuoha, who has a basketball body and is working to build his strength. The Pioneers return QB Jerame Littell and WRs Cory Hassell and Jesse Vester, all seniors who lit up the stat sheet despite Stillwater’s record. How will Shawnee fare in its final 6A season? The Wolves were 3-7 overall and 1-6 in District 6A-3 play last year. The Wolves were a perennial power in Class 5A, but, as they have shown, there is a big, big difference between 5A and 6A. Shawnee is in a brutal district that includes Jenks, Broken Arrow, Norman, Muskogee and Southmoore. But a Week 2 nondistrict game against Deer Creek should be a strong indicator of how good this team is against fair competition. Next season, the Wolves return to Class 5A. BY JASON KERSEY
CLASS 5A | BRYAN DUTTON AND LANDRY CHAPPELL, GUTHRIE
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar, The Odd Couple Guthrie’s Bryan Dutton and Landry Chappell are certainly different. Late one night, Dutton decided to shave the sides of his head and cut a star in one side and his initials in the other. Chappell said he’d never consider doing such a thing. “My mom would kill me,” he said. Dutton is the offensive leader for the Bluejays. Chappell is Guthrie’s defensive face. But while the pair are in different classes, have different personalities and bring different attributes to the field, they spend as much time together as any duo around. Through football, baseball and wrestling seasons, Dutton and Chappell are together. BY RYAN ABER
Guthrie quarterback Bryan Dutton, left, and linebacker Landry Chappell have played sports together for years and became best friends in elementary school. PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE, THE OKLAHOMAN
UNLIKELY PAIR
Landry Chappell and Bryan Dutton have been close for almost as long as they can remember. When Chappell was in third grade and Dutton in second, Dutton’s father asked Chappell’s father why his son was “so crazy.” “My dad told him it was because of wrestling,” Chappell said. “That’s when he got started with that sport.” Sports have been the centerpiece of their friendship, first with football, then wrestling and baseball. Especially now that they’re in high school, they see each other constantly between practices, games and workouts. “We’ve been best friends ever since around third or fourth grade,” Dutton said. “When you’re around a person for 14 years, you get to know
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them pretty personally. We’ve just kind of bonded over sports.” Dutton, Guthrie’s junior quarterback, is the unquestioned leader of the offense, even as an underclassman. He’s started at the position since he was a freshman and threw for 2,400 yards last year for the 11-2 Blue Jays. Chappell, a four-year starter, has the same role on Guthrie’s defense. Last season, he had 178 tackles and five sacks. “Ever since we were little kids, he’s always been one of the best if not the
QUARTERBACK & LINEBACKER | SPORTS HELPED GUTHRIE’S LEADERS BOND AS CHILDREN
best kids on any of the teams we’ve been on, whether it’s football, basketball or wrestling,” Dutton said. “I think I could be even better if I just played one, but I just love being in competition too much to give any up,” Chappell said. “I might not be the most athletic guy on the team, but I’ll do anything I can to find a way to win.” Dutton was named an All-American in baseball and will likely have opportunities to play any of his three sports in college. “In Guthrie, football is everything,” he said. “I don’t know what I’m going to play in college, but football is so big up here, and it’s so much fun being a part of this team.” Even though he’s been a leader in the past, by virtue of his position if nothing
else, there will be extra pressure on Dutton this season with Kentrell Brothers and Devonte McCully, his two top targets from last season, having graduated. Brothers went on to Missouri while McCully is at East Central. “Any pressure is good pressure, I guess,” Dutton said. “I had a lot of weapons around me last year. This year, it’s going to be more on me, and I’m going to have to make plays with my feet more often.” For Chappell, his main goal is breaking through from being a contender to being a football champion. “I want to get to the show instead of being right outside,” he said. “We’re not the most athletic team but we’re one of the toughest and work the hardest. We’re tired of getting beat when it matters.”
Oscar Madison (Jack Klugman), left, and Felix Ungar (Tony Randall) are two roommates with very different personalities. Guthrie’s Bryan Dutton and Landry Chappell are longtime friends despite being very different. AP PHOTO
CLASS 5A’S OTHER DYNAMIC DUOS I Carl Albert: Darren Colquitt and Alex Polston: Neither are as tall as six feet, but are both big-time playmakers especially on defense for the Titans. I Duncan: Brandon and Bradley Carletti-Silva: Brandon (formerly Brandon Wilson) is a three-year starter at QB, while Bradley moves from a part-time to a full-time starting role at wide receiver. I McAlester: Tony Kiefer and Adam Boyd: Kiefer threw for more than 2,700 yards last season, with nearly 1,000 of that going to Boyd. I Tulsa East Central: Damian Gibson and Jevonte Cross: Gibson is the force up front for the Cardinals’ defense, manning the end (while also playing a significant offensive role). Cross plays behind Gibson, moving from outside to inside linebacker this year. I Tulsa Kelley: Alex Maguire and Austin Morris: Morris took over at tailback last year after Maguire was hurt early. If both can stay healthy this year, they’ll be a potent backfield tandem for the Comets. BY RYAN ABER
CLASS 5A RANKINGS 1. Tulsa East Central (12-2) TE/DE Damian Gibson headlines a very deep, very talented team. 2. Guthrie (11-2) All of the Bluejays’ OL returns from last year’s semifinal team. 3. Carl Albert (9-3) Perennial powers will once again be near the top in 5A 4. McAlester (10-2) Buffs could be poised for title run with 10 returners on each side, including QB Tony Kiefer. 5. Tulsa Washington (13-1) With just two offensive starters returning, the Hornets will need new faces to step up to defend title. 6. Lawton MacArthur (10-3) Junior RB Darius Graham is one of the state’s top underclassmen. 7. Coweta (9-3) Most of last season’s breakout team returns. 8. Deer Creek (8-4) QB Joel Blumenthal’s continued development lifts Antlers. 9. Ada (5-6) With six returning starters on offense, Cougars could make run if young line comes together. Ada is
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Alex Polston Carl Albert punter
Joel Blumenthal Deer Creek quarterback
celebrating its 100th year of football this season. 10. Ardmore (6-5) With 10 returners on defense, Tigers figure to be tough to score on. 11. Duncan (5-6) DE Michael Buben is one of seven returners on the defensive side. 12. Tulsa Kelley (5-6) Injuries held Comets back last year, but there’s still plenty of talent at Kelley. 13. Grove (7-4) QB Adam Steffenson threw for more than 2,000 yards last season. 14. Claremore (4-7) Running back Chase Talbert sets the tone for the Zebras. 15. Durant (5-6) The defensive line, especially on the outsides, figures to be a strength.
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16. El Reno (4-6) Coach Shawn Mason takes over a team that returns seven offensive and eight defensive starters. 17. Noble (2-7) To improve on last year’s mark, Bears will have to get production from young talent. 18. Chickasha (2-7) Coach Tom Cobble takes over Chicks after three seasons at El Reno. 19. Altus (5-5) The defensive backfield figures to be a strength for the Bulldogs. 20. Collinsville (3-7) Cardinals must fill holes on defense in order to compete in top-heavy district. 21. Skiatook (4-7) A strong group of returning LBs leads Bulldogs’ defense.
22. Tulsa Central (5-5) RB Tyron Garth is one of the fastest players in the state. 23. Tahlequah (2-8) Young team needs to find breakout players to compete in tough district. 24. Tulsa Memorial (4-6) The Chargers have the potential to break through and make the playoffs for the first time since 1989. 25. Pryor (4-6) The season finale against Tulsa Central could be for a playoff spot. 26. Tulsa Hale (3-7) Coach Anthony Fogle’s squad could benefit from the Tulsa Public Schools’ consolidation. 27. Southeast (3-7) The Spartans’ offensive line is key to success. 28. Tulsa Edison (2-8) DE Josh Jones is part of a solid defensive line. 29. Western Heights (2-8) The Jets figure to be strongest up front, with a solid corps of linemen. 30. Northwest (2-8) WR Terry Arnold gives Knights a legitimate threat. 31. Capitol Hill (1-9) QB Luis Leyva is one of the Redskins returning starters. BY RYAN ABER
Carl Albert’s showdown with Guthrie is likely to once again determine the District 5A-1 winner. PHOTO BY STEVE GOOCH, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE
Offense Pos. Player, school QB Tony Kiefer, McAlester RB Chase Talbert, Claremore RB Alex Maguire, Tulsa Kelley RB Jordan Laskey, Duncan WR Adam Boyd, McAlester TE Damian Gibson, Tulsa East Central OL Derrick Crawford, Tulsa East Central OL Blake Belcher, Guthrie OL Rayshawn Cato, Carl Albert OL Jordan Jones, Coweta OL Nick Clark, Tulsa Kelley Defense DL Michael Buben, Duncan DL Darren Colquitt, Carl Albert DL Matt Shirey, Durant DL Josh Jones, Tulsa Edison LB Jevonte Cross, Tulsa East Central LB Landry Chappell, Guthrie LB Jordan Cunningham, Claremore DB Luke Davis, Guthrie DB Michael Thomas, Lawton MacArthur DB Jared Collins, Tulsa Washington DB Kenyon Gordon, Ardmore Special teams K Daniel Schwarz, Lawton MacArthur P Alex Polston, Carl Albert KR Rashaad Copeland, El Reno
Ht. Wt. Cl. 5-10 185 Sr. 5-10 180 Sr. 5-11 185 Sr. 5-5 174 Sr. 6-1 185 Sr. 6-3 220 Sr. 6-3 295 Sr. 6-6 271 Sr. 6-2 291 Sr. 6-3 315 Sr. 6-0 265 Sr. 6-5 242 Sr. 5-1 204 Sr. 6-2 240 Sr. 6-3 240 Sr. 6-3 230 Sr. 5-11 220 Sr. 5-10 180 Jr. 5-1 175 Sr. 6-1 195 Sr. 6-1 160 Sr. 5-10 170 Sr. 6-2 183 Sr. 5-11 168 Sr. 6-1 190 Sr.
THREE QUESTIONS FOR CLASS 5A Can Tulsa Washington repeat? The Hornets lost all but two starters on offense and return just five on defense from last season’s title team. Washington does have plenty of talent remaining, most notably wide receiver/defensive back Jared Collins, but they’ll have to break in a lot of new players, especially on the offensive line and at quarterback. Outside of the traditional powers, who can contend for the title? McAlester. The Buffaloes return 10 starters on each side of the ball, including dynamic QB Tony Kiefer, who has more than 7,000 total yards the last two seasons combined. McAlester also has WR/DB Adam Boyd and LB/RB Jarome Smith among its returners. Tony Kiefer Who wins District 5A-1? Like it has in recent years, the district title will come down to the meeting between Guthrie and Carl Albert. This year, that game is Oct. 14 at Guthrie. The Bluejays feature two of the best players around in lineman Blake Belcher and LB Landry Chappell, as well as plenty of other talent. Carl Albert doesn’t have the star power it has had in recent years, but the Titans are still among the contenders in Class 5A. Guthrie is the slight favorite entering the season, but once again the game figures to be a nail-biter. BY RYAN ABER
CLASS 4A | CAYMAN BUNDAGE AND JAS’SEN STONER, DOUGLASS
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Superman and Clark Kent
Douglass seniors Jas’Sen Stoner, left, and Cayman Bundage were in eighth grade when coach Willis Alexander came to the program. They’ve had some success since then, including a state title and a runner-up finish. PHOTO BY
Douglass seniors Cayman Bundage and Jas’Sen Stoner are like two sides of the same person. They both do things right, make good grades, show up to practice on time. Each is a leader in his own right. On the football field, their differing styles show through. Stoner, a middle linebacker, flies around on the field, making big hits and touchdownsaving tackles. With a team-best 160 stops last season, Stoner seemed to always be there when his team needed him. Bundage’s play is less flashy. More of a workman’s style, using a quiet strength to overpower opponents and get the job done. And you probably wouldn’t want to be stuck in a phone booth with him.
BY SCOTT WRIGHT
NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
DOUGLASS’ ‘E.F. HUTTONS’
Superman and Clark Kent are two sides of the fictional comic book character. AP PHOTO
STONER AND BUNDAGE | WHEN THE TROJAN SENIORS TALK, THEIR TEAMMATES LISTEN
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Douglass coach Willis Alexander holds a standard of expectations for what his players should be, how they should behave and what they have to do to succeed. If you’re curious what those expectations entail, just watch Trojan seniors Cayman Bundage and Jas’Sen Stoner. Not only are Bundage and Stoner two of the most important Trojans on Friday nights, they exemplify what Alexander wants his program to represent — and the coach is very specific about where it all starts. “First of all, they’re both great students. They’re both gonna have a core GPA over 3.6,” Alexander said. “I don’t have teachers calling me about their behavior or them not doing their work.
The academic side is something I don’t have to worry about.” From there, it trickles over to the weight room, the locker room, the practice field. “I trust they’re gonna be where they’re supposed to be and do everything they’re supposed to do,” Alexander said. “I don’t have to watch them to make sure, because they’re gonna do it. They’re dependable, reliable. They love being a part of this team, this program and this family.” Bundage, a 6-foot-2, 280-pound lineman, has verbally committed to Arizona. He’ll play a vital role for the Trojans at offensive and defensive tackle — but especially on offense, where Douglass has been among the state’s top rushing teams the last three years. Stoner, a 6-foot-1, 205pound linebacker, was the team’s leading tackler with 160 during last year’s Class 4A state championship run. Air Force and some other
Division-I programs have already expressed interest. The two were in eighth grade when Alexander took over five years ago. “It’s gonna be hard for me to lose those two,” Alexander said. “I remember when they came in as babies. Now they’re getting ready to play their senior year and head off to college.” This year, Bundage and Stoner are seniors, and thus, leaders. But neither of them is going out of his way to draw attention to himself in that role. They’re each leading like they always have — with actions. “They’re not rah-rah guys,” Alexander said. “But they’re like E.F. Hutton — when they talk, people listen.” Bundage and Stoner don’t have loud, boisterous personalities, so they don’t try to be something they’re not. “When we all get together, I’ll talk, but when the time comes, I just lead by example,” Stoner said. “I
try to go hard every day, come to school on time, do all my work — just be an example on the field and off the field.” Players who came before them, like Quinton Neil, Corey Mitchell, Stanley Johnson and others, laid the groundwork for their behavior, and they’re trying to do the same thing for the Trojans who follow them. “Doing things right has a lot to do with the pride of being a Trojan,” Bundage said. “You’ve got to lead by example. If the younger kids see you doing it, they’ll do it, too, and that’s what builds your program.” Comments like that are a sign to Alexander that he’s building his program the right way. “Hopefully we can keep pressing on and keep the program at a high, competitive level,” Alexander said. “If along the way, we have a chance to win another state championship, good. But our most important goal here is to educate these kids and get them ready for life.”
CLASS 4A’S OTHER DYNAMIC DUOS I Wagoner: Kevin Peterson and Jeremy Applegate — Peterson (cornerback) and Applegate (linebacker) will both be most important to Wagoner’s defense, which should be the team’s strength. But both are also dangerous when they get the ball on offense. I Broken Bow: Eric Dockins and Cory Rahmings — Dockins is a major-college prospect at running back coming off a 1,400-yard season, while Rahmings is earning similar attention at defensive end after collecting 96 tackles last year. I Oologah: Sage Hamby and Sam Noble — Any coach will tell you that success starts with the linemen, and Oologah has a couple of impressive ones in Hamby and Noble. I Clinton: Jalee Rainge and Caleb Webb — Rainge has been waiting for his chance to shine as Clinton’s No. 1 running back, and his life will be easier the more he runs behind the 280-pound Webb on the offensive line. I Piedmont: Cassius Calhoun and Collin Bricker — Bricker was one of 4A’s top tacklers last year, and will also step in at QB this season. Calhoun is drawing college interest as a running back. BY SCOTT WRIGHT
CLASS 4A RANKINGS 1. Douglass (12-2) The Trojans are trying to fill the gaps from last year’s strong senior class and repeat as state champs. 2. Wagoner (13-1) The Bulldogs will have a new QB, but return a variety of talent all over the field. 3. Glenpool (9-3) RB Alton Adkins will anchor the offense once again. 4. Catoosa (10-3) Trying to build off last year’s run to the state semifinals. 5. Clinton (10-2) The Red Tornadoes are reloading again, especially at RB with senior Jalee Rainge. 6. McGuinness (8-3) New coach Justin Jones is trying to build on McGuinness’ recent success. 7. Broken Bow (12-1) A new QB, but RB Eric Dockins anchors the offense after rushing for 1,400 yards. 8. Sallisaw (7-4) QB Ben Oberste returns to build on a strong sophomore campaign. 9. Elk City (8-3) With four returning starters on each side of the ball, the Elks will count on several new faces. 10. Oologah (10-2) Graduated a lot of depth, but still dangerous with QB Zach Cantwell running the show. 11. Elgin (8-4) QB Garrett Lorah is back
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Brandon Nguyen McGuinness linebacker
Cassius Calhoun Piedmont running back
after leading 4A in passing a year ago 12. Harrah (8-3) Looking to build momentum off last year’s 7-0 start. 13. Hilldale (7-4) An offense with a good mix of power and speed makes Hilldale a potential top-10 team. 14. Vinita (7-4) Several returning players in crucial positions, starting with QB/DB Jake Roach. 15. Poteau (3-7) Coach Jeff Broyles has plenty of talent to work with at the skill positions. 16. Cleveland (6-4) Junior QB Chas Stallard could be on the verge of a breakout season. 17. Tecumseh (5-6) Strong in the offensive skill positions with several new starters on the line. 18. Fort Gibson (4-7) Last year, RB Jake Gandara broke the school’s singleseason rushing record held by Teddy Lehman.
Collin Bricker Piedmont quarterback
19. Woodward (5-5) Will face former coach Justin Jones with a trip to McGuinness Sept. 30. 20. Miami (3-7) Success will be dictated by the ability of the run game, led by RB Kyle Jolley. 21. Piedmont (3-7) Got a boost when RB Cassius Calhoun was ruled eligible by the OSSAA after transferring from Casady. 22. Tulsa McLain (2-8) An experienced team will get a boost from the return of TE/DE Keith Doyle, injured in Week 4 last year. 23. McLoud (1-9) With a thin senior class, underclassmen will be vital. 24. Cushing (2-8) RB Dawson Myers was among the top rushers in 4A last year. 25. Muldrow (3-7) The Bulldogs don’t have a lot of experience, but excitement is high under new coach Rob Johnson. 26. Cache (2-8) Six-foot-four QB Tyler
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Tate has several athletic weapons around him. 27. Jay (3-7) Shai Jones is an athletic dual-threat QB and is coming off a good sophomore year. 28. Stilwell (2-8) The Indians will count on an experienced backfield and several two-way players. 29. Mannford (2-8) QB/DB Brian Broom is vital in all three phases of the game. 30. Guymon (2-8) Coach Joe Litsch hopes to win games in the trenches with several talented linemen on both sides. 31. Santa Fe South (3-7) New QB Ivan Zavala will have one of the state’s top receiving targets in Abraham Luna. 32. Tulsa Webster (2-8) The Warriors will rely on the abilities of several young players. BY RYAN ABER AND SCOTT WRIGHT
Camden Tharp, center, and the Irish are looking for another strong season after going 8-3 in 2010. PHOTO BY STEVE GOOCH, THE OKLAHOMAN
Pos. QB RB RB RB WR WR OL OL OL OL OL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB K P KR
Offense Player, school Garrett Lorah, Elgin Alton Adkins, Glenpool Eric Dockins, Broken Bow Dawson Myers, Cushing Eric Delay, Cleveland Abraham Luna, Santa Fe South Blaine Atchley, Tecumseh Cayman Bundage, Douglass Sage Hamby, Oologah Montanna Poorboy, Catoosa Caleb Webb, Clinton Defense Cory Rahmings, Broken Bow Rusty Reece, Miami Heath Wilson, Wagoner Jeremy Applegate, Wagoner Collin Bricker, Piedmont Brandon Nguyen, McGuinness Jas’Sen Stoner, Douglass Jake Gandara, Fort Gibson Keegan Metcalf, Elk City Kevin Peterson, Wagoner Jake Roach, Vinita Special teams Sinue Rodriguez, Sallisaw Chris Compton, Douglass Jalee Rainge, Clinton
Ht. 6-0 5-10 6-1 5-10 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-4 6-2
Wt. 170 175 215 175 200 170 260 275 260 290 280
Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
6-2 6-5 6-3 6-1 6-1 5-11 6-0 5-8 5-11 5-11 6-2
250 275 235 215 190 200 210 180 185 170 190
Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
5-9 150 So. 6-1 190 Sr. 5-8 160 Sr.
THREE QUESTIONS ON CLASS 4A Can Douglass repeat? Several of the top teams in Class 4A had significant losses due to graduation and must fill those holes. Douglass falls into that category, too, after saying goodbye to players like Aliston Cobb, Marcus Caddell, DeVante McKinney, Ravi Riley, Shon Bridges and a few more. But coach Willis Alexander has developed his program to the point that it can reload, rather than rebuild. The Trojans have some strong returning players and other future stars who have been waiting their turn to start for the orange and black. Who is the top threat to the Trojans’ hope of back-to-back titles? It could be the same team as last year — Wagoner. Douglass had to go to overtime to beat the Bulldogs in the title game, 20-13, and coach Dale Condict’s squad has a bevy of talent returning, including defensive back Kevin Peterson and linebacker Jeremy Applegate. Both of them will be valuable on offense as well, though the team will miss quarterback Prince McJunkins, who was extremely dangerous running and throwing. Who are the dark horse contenders in 4A? Clinton lost running back Saul Pina to graduation, but Mike Lee’s squad will be in the hunt once again. McGuinness was a perennial playoff team under Kenny Young, and you would expect that Justin Jones can keep it rolling. Lastly, don’t overlook Sallisaw as a potential contender. Quarterback Ben Oberste grew up a lot as a starter in his sophomore season, and he should only be better this year.
BY SCOTT WRIGHT
CLASS 3A | BARRY J. SANDERS AND STERLING SHEPARD, HERITAGE HALL
Pushing each other to greatness RUNNING BACK/CORNERBACK & RECEIVER/SAFETY | PAIR ARE FRIENDS AND COMPETITORS
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HIGH SCHOOLS Pull up to the Heritage Hall football practice field near the south end of campus on a weekday afternoon. There, during one-on-one drills, an intense competition is brewing between two of Oklahoma’s top college football prospects — Barry J. Sanders and Sterling Shepard. “We’re always pushing each other,” Shepard said. “Sometimes he’ll get me; sometimes I’ll get him. It’s just competition.” Sanders, a running back and cornerback, and Shepard, a receiver and safety, always choose each other to match up with in these types of drills. But it isn’t just them that benefits from the intense competition. “When you have those two guys competing against each other, everyone gets better,” Chargers coach Andy Bogert said. “They’re always out front, challenging each other every day. They’re funny about getting after each other.” The competitions bring out their differences — both physical and personalitywise. “I wish I had his quickness,” Sanders said. “I can’t guard him off the ball.” And, as is natural in football, sometimes competition can get overheated. But Sanders and Shepard’s close off-the-field friendship allows them to get after each other without anyone taking
DUO THEY RESEMBLE
The Beatles’ John Lennon and Paul McCartney Running back Barry J. Sanders and receiver Sterling Shepard each bring different talents and make their own contributions to Heritage Hall, but the Chargers wouldn’t be the same without either of them. The same could be said for a dynamic music duo in the 1960s — John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the two main songwriters and vocalists of The Beatles. After The Beatles broke up, Lennon and McCartney had wildly successful careers apart from one another. When Shepard, who has committed to Oklahoma, and Sanders, who remains uncommitted but has ruled out the Sooners, move on to their separate college careers, expect similar results. BY JASON KERSEY
Heritage Hall’s Barry J. Sanders, left, and Sterling Shepard are close off the field, but they have very different styles of leadership. PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN
anything personally. “We can get onto each other and not take it personal,” Sanders said. “We understand that we just want what is in the best interest of the team. We make sure each other are doing the best we can.” Shepard said: “On the football field, you have a lot of moments where situations get a little heated, and we definitely have come across moments where we both get heated. We know that we’re great friends both on and off the field, so we’re not gonna get mad at each other from something that is a heated situation.” So, other than intense competition, what may cause these heated situations? “He plays a lot,” Sanders said, with a laugh. “He likes to have fun. And there’s a time and place for everything, and sometimes his timing is a little off.”
Shepard is the more vocal of the two, and it shows in their leadership styles. “I like to lead by example; I’m not into the whoo-hollering stuff like this dude,” Sanders said. Shepard said: “I usually speak what I want to get across.” For all their differences, their most glaring similarity is the attention they get from college recruiters. Sanders and Shepard are two of the most highly ranked recruits in the Oklahoma class of 2012. Sanders has rushed for 3,617 yards and 50 touchdowns in his career, and Shepard broke out last season with 1,015 yards receiving and 18 touchdowns. Shepard committed to Oklahoma in March, while Sanders, who is considering Alabama, Florida State, Oklahoma State and Stanford, remains undecided. “I’m envying his situation
right now, already being committed and being done with it,” Sanders said. “I’ll probably take him on some of my officials. Him and some other guys. And maybe I’ll go with him on a few.” Wherever Sanders winds up playing in college, this will likely be the final season the duo lines up on the same side of a football game. It has been a friendship born of football and circumstance. Sanders was already at Heritage Hall when Shepard enrolled at the school as a freshman, and they became fast friends. “Ever since we met each other, it’s all been about the football thing,” Shepard said. “When I first came to Heritage Hall, he was just a real good guy. “On the field, we obviously are a real good match. Off the field, he’s one of my best friends. I’m with him pretty much all the time.”
John Lennon, left, and Paul McCartney had successful careers together and apart. AP PHOTO
3A’S OTHER DYNAMIC DUOS I Anadarko: Sheldon Wilson and Tyler Melton — Wilson rushed for nearly 2,800 yards and 49 TDs as a junior, and Melton, the Warriors’ senior QB, accounted for 14 total TDs last season. The Warriors advanced to the 3A semifinals. I Bethany: Ryley Claborn and Gage Diffee — Claborn threw for more than 2,200 yards and 24 TDs last season, and Diffee had 734 yards and nine TDs receiving. I Heritage Hall: Markus Wakefield and Quintaz Struble — Defensive linemen Wakefield and Struble combined for 141 tackles and 30 sacks in the Chargers’ 2010 championship season. Linebacker Cale Courtney added 93 tackles and 10 sacks. I Metro Christian: Troy Jensen and Drew Hillenburg — Hillenburg and Jensen, both seniors, combined for 2,141 yards receiving and 26 TDs as juniors. Their QB, senior Andrew Hearon, threw 49 TDs last season. I Seminole: Garrett Clark and Tyler O’Daniel — O’Daniel grabbed six touchdown receptions with 693 yards last season. Clark, who has started since he was a freshman, threw 26 TDs and rushed for seven more.
BY JASON KERSEY
CLASS 3A RANKINGS 1. Heritage Hall (15-0) Star-studded defending champs play on ESPNU against Bethany in Week 9 on Oct. 28. 2. Anadarko (12-1) Senior RB Sheldon Wilson rushed for nearly 2,800 yards and 49 touchdowns in 2010. 3. Cascia Hall (11-2) Tulsa commit and senior LB Connor Sherwood is the anchor of the Commando defense. 4. Bethany (10-4) Senior QB Ryley Claborn threw for 2,239 yards and 24 TDs a year ago. 5. Metro Christian (10-4) Senior QB Andrew Hearon and WRs Troy Jensen and Drew Hillenburg create dynamic passing game for Patriots. 6. Tuttle (7-4) Tigers return five starters, but are always a threat under coach Phil Koons, who enters his 19th season and has a career record of 180-41. 7. Purcell (7-4) Senior QB and Division I prospect Cole Swayze returns from a torn ACL. 8. Kingfisher (10-4) Yellowjackets made an unlikely run to the 3A title game last year after finishing fourth in their district. 9. Seq.-Tahlequah (9-2) Junior QB Brayden Scott threw for 2,132 yards and 20 TDs as a sophomore. 10. Seminole (9-3) Chieftains return QB Garrett Clark, who has started since he was a freshman and has thrown for nearly 6,000 career passing yards. 11. Berryhill (5-6) Senior RB Adam Dolan is back after rushing for nearly 1,300 yards and 18 TDs as a junior. 12. Beggs (8-5) Went to third round of playoffs in 2010 behind All-State QB Ramsey Hamilton. 13. Verdigris (9-3) Junior RB Tanner Smith returns after 1,280 yards and 21 TDs last year.
3A PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAM 14. Plainview (8-4) Indians lost to Bethany in the second round of last year’s playoffs. 15. Spiro (11-2) Coach Chris Bunch must replace two All-State football players, but returns WR/DB Kent Booze. 16. Newcastle (8-4) Senior QB Blake Woodard returns for Racers, who lost in the second round of last year’s playoffs. 17. Perkins-Tryon (9-2) Demons won district title in 2010 but were beaten in the first round by eventual state runner-up Kingfisher. 18. Sperry (8-2) Senior lineman Chris Wallace (6-foot-4, 310 pounds) is getting serious attention from recruiters. 19. Weatherford (1-9) Eagles return 19 starters but remain a young team. 20. Valliant (10-2) Senior RB Lorenz Mims is back after a 1,000-yard season, but team must replace Dylan Parker at QB. 21. Madill (8-3) Wildcats lost to Tuttle in the first round of the 2010 playoffs. 22. Seq.-Claremore (2-7) The perennial Class 3A power looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2010. 23. Bristow (5-6) Junior QB Adam Lomenick is back, but Pirates must replace graduated RB Leonard Fullbright. 24. Keys (Park Hill) (7-4) Keys lost in the first round of the 2010 playoffs. 25. Blanchard (6-5) Senior RB/FS John McCracken rushed for nearly 1,200 yards and 25 TDs as a junior. 26. Marlow (5-5) Team is young, but has strong, deep offensive and defensive lines led by senior Dillon Hanley. 27. Nowata (7-5) Ironmen lost in second round of the 2010 playoffs. 28. Checotah (6-4) String of injuries cost Wildcats a playoff berth last year, but team returns loads of talent.
29. Victory Chr. (5-6) Coach Brent Marley says team is experienced and talented, but lacks depth. 30. Henryetta (7-4) Knights return junior RB Blake Johnson, who rushed for 1,184 TDs last year. 31. Stigler (7-4) Junior Cade Shearwood and sophomore Seth Sandlin are competing to replace Jarrett Radford at QB. 32. Inola (5-6) Longhorns lost to Cascia Hall in the first round of the 2010 playoffs. 33. Prague (4-7) Red Devils lost to Newcastle in the first round of the 2010 playoffs. 34. Lone Grove (5-5) Senior OL Greg Higgs (6-3, 290) is a returning leader for the Longhorns. 35. John Marshall (5-5) Coach Bruce Troxell and the Bears return six starters on each side of the ball. 36. Little Axe (5-6) Indians return nine starters, including Walter Lynn, who had 61 tackles and three sacks last year, and Charles Lynn, who had 83 tackles, three sacks and an interception. 37. Bridge Creek (8-3) Coach Jerry Wallis returns no offensive starters, but look out for senior RB/LB Judge Leiter. 38. Sulphur (4-6) Senior QB/DB Ty Williams passed and rushed for more than 1,000 yards last year with 20 total TDs. He starts both ways. 39. Bethel (4-6) Wildcats coach Eddie Paul enters his second season at the helm and cites experience gained last year as the team’s strength. 40. Eufaula (3-7) Ironheads have missed the playoffs the past two seasons. 41. Kellyville (3-7) Senior receiver Jonathon Buckley returns after 760 yards and six touchdowns a year ago. 42. Centennial (3-7) Bison are in the brutal 3A-3 with Heritage Hall,
Bethany and Kingfisher. 43. Pauls Valley (2-8) Junior QB Joe Foster threw for nine TDs and 1,318 yards last year. Senior lineman Kelvin Brister (6-4, 260) is a two-year starter. 44. Idabel (3-7) TE/DE Grant Hamilton beginning to catch college recruiters’ eyes. 45. Atoka (5-5) Pat Marble will replace all-time state passing leader L.T. Pfaff at QB. 46. Westville (3-7) Yellowjackets seeking first playoff berth since 2008. 47. Roland (2-8) Senior QB Brooks Robertson has 16 starts over the past two years and is one of seven returning starters. 48. Dickson (2-8) Coach Jeremy Reed cites the offensive line as a team strength. The Comets return 12 starters. 49. Chandler (1-9) Lions return 15 starters. Junior Blake Barrier rushed for 430 yards and five TDs last year. 50. Star Spencer (1-9) Junior RB/LB Kenneth Davis Jr. made 140 tackles last season on defense and rushed for 321 yards. 51. Dewey (1-9) Bulldogs return 15 starters, including senior QB Trey Sloan. 52. Okmulgee (1-9) Coach John Horner says his team must get good production out of its talented freshman class. 53. Riverside (1-8) Senior QB/DB Houston Perez, a two-year starter, will lead the Braves in 2011. 54. Blackwell (1-9) Maroons’ only win in 2010 was at Chisholm in Week 3. 55. Locust Grove (0-10) Team returns 12 seniors. including LB Sergio Natividad, who had 91 tackles last year. 56. Hugo (0-10) Senior QB Dalton Lindsey returns as the Buffaloes seek to improve on last year’s winless campaign. BY JASON KERSEY
Pos. QB RB RB RB WR WR OL OL OL OL OL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB K P KR
Offense Player, school Ramsey Hamilton, Beggs Barry J. Sanders, Heritage Hall Sheldon Wilson, Anadarko Logan Nault, Kingfisher Sterling Shepard, Heritage Hall Zack Robinson, Seq.-Tahlequah Markus Wakefield, Heritage Hall Chris Wallace, Sperry Greg Higgs, Lone Grove Michael Miears, Tuttle Daniel Smith, Anadarko Defense Quintaz Struble, Heritage Hall Grant Hamilton, Idabel Brett Gilstrap, Bethany Wes Satoe, Anadarko Conner Sherwood, Cascia Hall Cale Courtney, Heritage Hall Kenneth Davis, Star Spencer Trey Ervin, Seminole Daniel King, Victory Christian Zach Eggleston, Beggs Cole Swayze, Purcell Special teams Erik Testa, Cascia Hall Ryley Claborn, Bethany Drew Hillenburg, Metro Christian
Ht. 6-2 5-11 5-11 5-8 5-10 6-2 6-1 6-4 6-3 6-0 5-11
Wt. 180 190 175 155 175 195 280 310 290 220 275
Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
6-2 6-4 6-1 6-1 6-2 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-7 6-0 6-1
235 215 190 175 218 175 225 165 155 170 195
Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
5-9 160 Sr. 6-3 180 Sr. 6-1 175 Sr.
THREE QUESTIONS FOR CLASS 3A Can anyone beat Heritage Hall? Heritage Hall won the Class 3A championship last year and comes into 2011 loaded with NCAA Division I talent on both sides of the ball. The scariest thing for opponents? The Chargers won the title with superstar RB Barry J. Sanders missing eight games with a foot injury. WR Sterling Shepard has committed to OU, and lineman Markus Wakefield, TE/DT Quintaz Struble and WR/LB Cale Courtney are all also D-I prospects. Then, add in another major recruit, QB Quinn Shanbour, who sat out last season after transferring from Bishop McGuinness. If the Chargers can stay healthy, a repeat seems probable. Can Sheldon Wilson possibly match his numbers from last season? Wilson rushed for 2,798 yards and 49 TDs as a junior last season as his Anadarko team advanced to the Class 3A semifinals. This season, expectations are even higher for the Warriors. Defenses will hone in on Wilson, but if they focus on him too much, they risk allowing senior QB Tyler Melton and Anadarko’s trio of returning senior receivers to go off. With the rest of the Warrior offense, it would seem unlikely that Wilson could match those numbers. Of course, defenses knew about him last year and didn’t stop him. Will Weatherford rebound? Weatherford, a perennial power, suffered through a 1-9 record last year. The Eagles return 19 starters, but coach Mickey Selfried’s bunch is still very young. The team is also in the tough District 3A-1, which includes Anadarko and Tuttle.
BY JASON KERSEY
CLASS 2A | IVAN MORENO AND LEVI HILL, HENNESSEY
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
Former Auburn RBs Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown In the 2004 season, Auburn couldn’t go wrong no matter who carried the ball. Carnell “Cadillac” Williams ran for 1,165 yards as a senior. His tandem partner, Ronnie Brown, ran for 913 that season. Hennessey coach Shannon Watford understands the delicate balance that Tigers coach Tommy Tuberville dealt with that year. The Eagles have senior Ivan Moreno, who ran for 1,425 yards and 13 touchdowns last year during Hennessey’s championship run. They also have junior Levi Hill, who ran for 1,647 yards and 20 scores. Like Williams and Brown, the pair have contrasting running styles, and each takes pressure off the other. Either way, Watford and Hennessey can’t go wrong. BY RYAN ABER
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Hennessey’s Ivan Moreno, left, and Levi Hill and each rushed for more than 1,000 yards last season while helping lead the Eagles to their first football championship. PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT RUNNING BACKS | HENNESSEY DUO HAPPY SPLITTING CARRIES FOR DEFENDING CHAMPS Some very talented high school players couldn’t handle sharing the spotlight at their position. Hennessey’s Ivan Moreno and Levi Hill wouldn’t have it any other way, though. “We split the carries and like it that way,” Hill, a junior, said. “It’s a lot of fun. “It’s a dream come true.” Last year certainly was for the Eagles’ running back tandem. Moreno, a senior this year, ran for 1,425 yards and 13 touchdowns while also scoring four receiving touchdowns and recording 93 tackles and three interceptions. Hill ran for 1,647 yards and 20 scores and had 56 tackles on defense. Together, the duo played
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a huge part in lifting Hennessey to its first football state championship. Other teams, especially at the 2A level where players play both ways, have running backs that tend to wear down as the game progresses. With Moreno and Hill, there’s always a fresh set of legs to turn loose. “It takes a lot of pressure off,” Moreno said. “He’s somebody that I can rely on when it comes to offense and defense.
“We just kind of take turns. We’re not selfish. We don’t care who gets the yards or who gets the touchdowns as long as the team is winning.” Their styles also keep defenses guessing when they’re both lined up in the backfield. “It’s lightning and thunder,” Hill said. “He’s more of a guy that can juke people. I’m more of a downhill runner and just try to run over people.” This season, the Eagles go from being the underdog that has a chance to contend to the team everybody else wants to knock off. Hennessey doesn’t mind the target. “There wasn’t as much pressure last year as there is this time,” Moreno said.
“That’s the big change from last year to this year. So far, the target is on our backs until someone knocks us off. We like it that way.” Hill grew up the son of a football coach. His dad came to Hennessey five years ago after being an assistant at Tuttle. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen him away from football,” Moreno said of Hill. “He’s always thinking about it and thinking about ways to get better.” Moreno took to baseball more than football when he was little and, although he still loves that sport, he’s coming around on football. “Ever since high school, it’s starting to take over a little,” Moreno said.
CLASS 2A’S OTHER DYNAMIC DUOS I Davis: Cole Weber and Zac Maynard — Maynard moves to fullback for his senior season while Weber, the Wolves’ leading rusher a year ago, is back at quarterback for the 2A favorites. I Jones: Tylor Seabolt and Michael Lowe — Seabolt had more than 1,200 yards and 14 receiving touchdowns last year while Lowe threw for more than 2,400 and 30 scores. I Lincoln Christian: Zack Simmons and Max Simmons — On offense, Max clears the way for Zack, who ran for more than 1,600 yards last year. On defense, the twins team up at linebacker for one of the top teams in the class. I Lindsay: Hunter Eubank and Aaron Smith — After being the third option last year at receiver, Smith figures to improve on the 509 receiving yards he put together last year as Eubank threw for more than 3,700. I Stroud: Dakota Biswell and Levi Killman — The running back duo combined for more than 3,000 yards and 46 touchdowns on the ground last season. BY RYAN ABER
CLASS 2A RANKINGS 1. Davis (12-2) Leading rusher (Cole Weber) and tackler (Zac Maynard) return for 2A favorites. 2. Hennessey (12-3) Defending state champions return most of their skill position players. 3. Millwood (13-1) Falcons lost a lot from last year’s favorites but are still loaded. 4. Lincoln Christian (10-3) Just two defensive starters return, but Bulldogs remain loaded. 5. Jones (9-3) Could contend for a title if line continues to develop. 6. Stroud (11-2) If they stay healthy, Tigers have potential to contend for title. 7. Vian (8-3) With nine returning starters on each side, the Wolverines could be contenders. 8. Washington (9-4) The Warriors will need some young linebackers to step up. 9. Colcord (11-3) Jake Swicegood anchors both the offensive and defensive lines for the Hornets. 10. Watonga (9-2) The Eagles could pass more this season with the continued development of QB Travis Hartfield. 11. Morris (7-5) Six starters return on the offensive side for Larry Crenshaw’s team. 12. Commerce (11-2) Lost to eventual champion Hennessey in third round last season. 13. Lindsay (8-4) Hunter Eubank returns at QB after putting up ridiculous numbers in 2010. 14. Adair (8-3) Michael Fraley is a versatile threat for the Warriors. 15. Tonkawa (6-5) Buccaneers have a speedy group of returners in the backfield.
2A PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAM Pos. QB RB RB WR WR WR OL OL OL OL OL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB K P KR
Offense Player, school Hunter Eubank, Lindsay Dakota Biswell, Stroud Ivan Moreno, Hennessey Tylor Seabolt, Jones Brennen Evans, Lincoln Christian Rylan Russell, Cordell Rob Boyd, Vian Devin Dobbins, Millwood Clay Hunt, Jones Max Simmons, Lincoln Christian Jake Swicegood, Colcord Defense Blake Gordon, Stroud Aaron Johnson, Morris Justin Wilson, Luther Levi Hill, Hennessey Marc Robinson, Millwood Braden Smith, Commerce Ty Stewart, Salina Orlando Pina, Hennessey Michael Fraley, Adair Cole Weber, Davis Shawn Bradley, Heavener Special teams Keegan Carter, Oklahoma Christian Conner Pulley, Newkirk Javis Flynn, Watonga
Ht. 5-9 6-1 5-8 6-2 5-8 5-9 6-4 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-1
Wt. 175 170 170 200 150 160 295 290 270 230 260
Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr.
6-3 6-4 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-2 6-0 6-1 5-11 5-10 6-4
235 250 328 180 216 180 240 180 160 196 180
Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
6-2 176 Sr. 6-4 196 Sr. 5-9 170 Sr.
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Dakota Biswell, left, and his Stroud teammates could contend for a title this season. PHOTO BY JOHN CLANTON, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE 16. Hartshorne (7-5) The development of a young line could be the key to success. 17. Talihina (11-1) Haven’t lost regular-season game since 2007. 18. Christian Heritage (7-4) RB Andy Habib is part of a strong group of returning skill position players. 19. Coalgate (7-5) Bounced back from 0-3 start to make playoffs last year. 20. Holdenville (8-3) Tre Harjo is a solid twoway returner for the Wolverines. 21. Frederick (8-3) Fell to Coalgate in opening round a year ago.
Marc Robinson Millwood linebacker 22. Newkirk (9-2) The Tigers have to break in a new QB but have plenty of returners elsewhere. 23. Okemah (7-4) The Panthers are young but talented up front.
Tylor Seabolt Jones wide receiver 24. Crooked Oak (6-6) Beat Watonga in opening round before falling to Washington in second round. SEE CLASS 2A, PAGE 76S
Who’s the favorite? It’s hard to narrow it down to one. Hennessey has many of their starters back from last season’s state championship team, with the exception of its linebackers. Davis also returns a good core of players from its 12-2 team and has depth that makes them tough to contend with in 2A. The Wolves get the slight nod in the rankings, though Hennessey came together at the right time last season and figures to be even tougher this year. Who has the potential to make a Hennesseytype run this season? A young Hennessey team steadily progressed during the regular season last year before coming together in the playoffs and making a run to the title. A team with similar makeup is Vian. The Wolverines bring back nine starters on each side of the ball from last year’s 8-3 team but are a young team with plenty of talent still developing. Vian might be a year away from contending for a state title, but if things fall into places this year, that time frame could be moved up. How far will Millwood fall? The Falcons lost plenty of big-time talent from last year’s team, and they certainly won’t be as potent offensively. But there is still plenty of talent at Millwood, including Heritage Hall transfer Marc Robinson, who sat out last season, and lineman Devin Dobbins. The Falcons don’t enter the season as the favorites in the class for the first time in a few years, but they’re still among the top teams in 2A. BY RYAN ABER
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25. Chelsea (6-4) The Green Dragons return nine defensive starters. 26. Oklahoma Christian (4-7) Nine returning defensive starters give Saints a chance to be an improved team. 27. Salina (8-4) The Wildcats have plenty of experience on the lines but have young skill players. 28. Hobart (7-4) The Bearcats are inexperienced up front but have solid returners at the skill positions. 29. Pawhuska (6-6) Looking for third consecutive playoff berth. 30. Tishomingo (5-6) With four returning starters on offense, Indians have holes to fill. 31. Meeker (6-4) The Bulldogs return most of
their offensive line and Caleb Martin at QB. 32. Kansas (4-6) Cody Bright returns after rushing for nearly 1,000 yards last year. 33. Wilburton (3-8) The Diggers figure to be improved in Gavin Crocker’s second season. 34. Pocola (5-5) Looking for first playoff berth since 2007. 35. Lexington (4-6) Missed playoffs for first time since 2006 last year. 36. Alva (4-6) Nine defensive and eight offensive starters return. 37. Luther (3-7) After a year away, Justin Wilson returns and could be one of the top players in the state. 38. Cordell (4-6) Missed playoffs last season after going 9-3 in 2009. 39. Caney Valley (5-5) Won first three games last season.
40. Perry (3-7) Lost final five games of 2010. 41. Marietta (4-6) Shut out four times last year. 42. Pawnee (3-7) Missed playoffs last year after going 9-3 in 2009. 43. Kingston (3-8) Made playoffs last year with late three-game winning streak. 44. Haskell (2-8) Haymakers looking for first playoff berth since 2004. 45. Comanche (2-7) Scored 20 or more points in five of seven losses last season. 46. St. Mary (2-8) Chris Stiles takes over the Rockets and has a team with plenty of speed. 47. Northeast (2-8) The Vikings have solid skill position players but will need to develop up front to be successful. 48. Ketchum (2-8) Looking for first playoff berth since 2007. 49. Chouteau (2-8) Dropped final seven games of last season.
50. Quapaw (2-8) Last playoff appearance came in 2003. 51. Heavener (2-8) Last made the playoffs in 2008. 52. Mounds (2-8) Started 2-0 last season before faltering. 53. Antlers (1-9) Junior QB Bryce Martin could have a breakout season. 54. Konawa (0-10) Haven’t made the postseason since 1999. 55. Walters (0-10) Blue Devils are undersized, but return a defense that is capable of helping Walters show improvement. 56. Panama (0-10) Razorbacks haven’t made the playoffs since 2007. 57. Wyandotte (0-10) Tate Smith returns at QB to lead a solid group of skill position players. 58. Chisholm (0-10) Improved numbers could help Longhorns break into win column. BY RYAN ABER
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CLASS A | JOSH WAY AND SAM MARTIN, WAYNE
BUILDING A WINNER Wayne running back Josh Way, left, and quarterback Sam Martin helped lead the team to their first playoff win since 1994.
PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN
DUO THEY RESEMBLE
Phineas and Ferb Wayne running back Josh Way and quarterback Sam Martin are committed to building the Bulldog football program into a winner. And it’s been a quick construction job, turning around a program that won only two games when Way was a freshman. Maybe Way and Martin took some tips from Phineas and Ferb, the animated Disney characters who regularly construct some fantastic new project in a day, always agitating their older sister. Wayne had only won two postseason games in its history before Way and Martin came along. Last season, the Bulldogs were district champions and reached the second round of the playoffs.
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A’S OTHER DYNAMIC DUOS RUNNING BACK & QUARTERBACK | WAYNE DUO READY TO FINISH TURNING THE PROGRAM AROUND WAYNE — A year ago at this time, the Wayne football players were motivating themselves with talk of winning a playoff game — something the Bulldogs had done only twice in their history. They accomplished it with a first-round victory last November, bowing out the next week to Morrison, 27-26. And that only left them hungry for more. “We just think of how we lost to Morrison by one point in the playoffs,” said senior running back Josh Way. “That’s what motivates us through the summer. We talk about it, watch the video of it. The sting is still there.” Way and quarterback Sam Martin were a big reason for last year’s 8-4 record. Way rushed for nearly 1,800 yards, while Martin added more than 1,000 passing yards and almost as much on the ground.
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Now, the duo is focused on more success this year, with the hope of helping to build Wayne into a perennially strong football program — and make other people notice. “Last year in the preseason, we were picked to finish last in our district, and ended up winning it,” said Martin, a 5foot-11, 195 pound junior. “We’ve definitely been taken lightly a lot. “Sometimes last year, I felt like teams weren’t giving us their best game, because they thought they could come in here and roll over us. I think this year will be a different sto-
ry.” Wayne won three games total in 2007-08, then finally got back to the playoffs in 2009. Last year’s team won in the first round for the program’s first playoff win since 1994 — when it reached the third round. Coach Brandon Sharp will rely on the talents of Way and Martin with hopes of taking the program to the next level. Way has the talent to be a starting running back at just about any high school in the state. But the 6-foot, 205pounder is a bruiser at the Class A level. “Once he got it figured out last year, he was tough to stop,” coach Brandon Sharp. “He’s gonna carry the ball 20, 25 times a game. He’s gonna be our workhorse. He’s an exceptional athlete.” Martin stepped into the starting QB role as a sopho-
more, using his combination of intellect and athletic ability to manage the Bulldog offense. “He’s extremely smart,” Sharp said. “He made a 31 on the ACT as a sophomore. It’s good to have an intelligent kid like that running your offense. “He does a great job getting us into the right plays with audibles at the line. He was farther along as a sophomore than any quarterback I’ve had.” Sharp was on the 1994 team that won Wayne’s previous two playoff games, and he’s very committed to making Wayne a regular power. “The talent level is there. It’s taken us a few years to get the attitude right,” Sharp said. “Winning one playoff game a season is not what we want. We want to be deep into the playoffs, and every year I’ve been here, our goal has been a gold ball. That’s all we think about.”
I Thomas: Dylan Seiter and Justin Eck — The Terriers will get a lot done with defense this year, and these two guys are key. Seiter led the team with 85 tackles and Eck picked off 10 passes. I Minco: Cade Baade and Jacob Smart — A pair of two-way standouts, Baade threw for nearly 1,900 yards and had six interceptions at safety; Smart had more than 900 total yards at running back and 150 tackles at linebacker. I Carnegie: Chaz Hurt and Chandler Pettit — QB Cameron Nix deserves some of the credit, too, but these two Carnegie wideouts combined for nearly 90 catches, more than 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns last year. I Morrison: Spencer Venus and Dylon Quinata — In Class A, a good quarterback (Venus) and running back (Quinata) can take you a long way — and that’s where Morrison hopes to go. I Foyil: Will Wood and Kody Sanders — Foyil’s dangerous pair of running backs each had more than 1,000 total yards from scrimmage last season.
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CLAS A RANKINGS 1. Woodland (15-0) Several key players return as the Cougars try to repeat the perfect season. 2. Thomas (12-2) A lot of experienced players back from last year’s state semifinal squad. 3. Velma-Alma (11-1) The Comets will be young but have experience in key spots and good team speed. 4. Okeene (10-2) If some new faces can fill holes on defense, the Whippets could be ready to make a run at the gold ball. 5. Morrison (10-4) With several experienced leaders, the Wildcats look ready for another deep playoff run. 6. Ringling (8-3) The Blue Devils look to be reloading following the loss of seniors in several spots. 7. Wynnewood (8-5) Expectations are high again for the Savages after last year’s deep playoff run. 8. Cashion (11-2) Ty Reasnor steps in at QB with lots of experience around him. 9. Afton (11-1) WR Sam Shepard is a legitimate Division I prospect, but Afton isn’t a oneman show. 10. Minco (7-4) Three-sport star Cade Baade is back under center to lead the Bulldogs. 11. Wayne (8-4) RB Josh Way is returning with hopes of surpassing last year’s 1,752 rushing yards and 22 TDs. 12. Crescent (9-4) An experienced offensive line will be key to the Tigers’ success. 13. Carnegie (8-4) Cameron Nix threw for 2,500 yards last year and has most of his receivers back. 14. Beaver (9-2) If youngsters grow up fast, the Dusters could be ready for another strong season. 15. Elmore City (10-2) A solid run game should keep Elmore City on the
Dexton Robertson Cashion lineman right track. 16. Stratford (12-3) Coach Robert McDown takes over last year’s state runner-up with several holes to fill. 17. Quinton (8-3) Experienced players on the lines will be valuable for the Savages. 18. Mangum (7-5) A strong, experienced senior class will be key to another playoff run for the Tigers. 19. Foyil (8-4) A stout running game has Foyil ready to take the next step. 20. Oklahoma Bible (8-3) A strong defensive front will help OBA make a run at a third straight playoff appearance. 21. Healdton (7-4) Good mix of experience and young talent. 22. Gore (8-3) A balanced offense will be key for the Pirates. 23. Savanna (6-4) Dangerous run game with RB Zac Doyle and four returning starters on the offensive line. 24. Central-Sallisaw (8-3) A solid returning core of starters give the Tigers a chance to improve on last year’s eight-win mark. 25. Fairland (5-5) Good size in the trenches should help keep them competitive. 26. Pioneer (4-6) Derek Gabriel is coming off a 2,000-yard, 20-TD season at QB. 27. Turpin (6-5) Senior Matt Mendoza
rushed for more than 1,500 yards and had 102 tackles last season. 28. Empire (5-6) Enough firepower on offense to make some noise in District A-4. 29. Apache (4-6) Good combination of experience on the offensive line and athletes at the skill spots. 30. Texhoma (4-6) Strong returning group could lead Texhoma back to the playoffs. 31. Dibble (4-6) Should compete for a playoff spot in a stout District A-5. 32. Wewoka (5-6) Good mix of size and athletic ability, especially on defense. 33. Mooreland (3-7) Coach Frank Howard will rely on the experience of his 14 returning starters. 34. Porter (5-6) Thin at the skill positions, but coach Ron Coppedge has a strong offensive line to work with. 35. Hominy (4-7) Linebacker Austin Jones is coming back from his third knee surgery. 36. Sayre (6-5) Good core of blockers return to open holes for RB Corey Mooney. 37. Drumright (4-5) Not a huge team, but hoping to use speed to their advantage. 38. Rush Springs (4-6) Good size on defense, where they hope to make some strides this year. 39. Hollis (2-7) Team speed will be key for the young Tigers. 40. Snyder (4-6) A couple big guys in the trenches will help keep the run game moving. 41. Oklahoma Union (3-6) Creativity on defense will help them utilize an athletic group of young players. 42. Waurika (3-7) Several offensive weapons give the Eagles the chance to score quickly.
43. Fairview (2-8) Utilized a lot of young players last year who gained valuable experience. 44. Barnsdall (2-9) Must build on momentum from last year’s strong finish that earned them a playoff berth. 45. Liberty (3-7) Several players got experience on defense last season. 46. Warner (2-7) Senior Montana Tassey’s play at running back and linebacker will be vital to the Eagles’ success. 47. Hinton (0-10) Nine starters return on each side of the ball as new coach James Hansen tries to turn the Comets around. 48. Hulbert (0-10) With seven returning starters on offense, new coach Mitchell Crittenden is aiming for a balanced attack. 49. Wellston (1-9) Size and experience on the offensive line will be valuable. 50. Burns Flat-Dill City (0-9) QB/DB Tyler Hardin could be a major difference-maker for the Eagles. 51. Wilson (1-8) Decent size in the trenches will help the Eagles compete. 52. Maysville (1-9) Looking for some depth to help build the program. 53. Hooker (1-8) Junior Joe Bean is a big play waiting to happen at QB. 54. Bray-Doyle (0-10) A lot will be asked of several young players. 55. Yale (1-9) Must build around a run game focused on quickness. 56. Haileyville (1-9) Several experienced players ready to turn things around. 57. Porum (N/A) Dropped football last season, but hopeful to rebuild the program this year. BY RYAN ABER AND SCOTT WRIGHT
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Offense Player, school Cameron Nix, Carnegie Josh Way, Wayne Dylon Quinata, Morrison Matt Mendoza, Turpin Sam Shepard, Afton Chandler Pettit, Carnegie Dexton Robertson, Cashion Jorden Evans, Foyil James Pitts, Morrison Talon Miles, Hominy James Pitts, Morrison Defense Jordan Murray, Quinton Dalton Harless, Velma-Alma Nick Volpe, Oklahoma Bible Dylan Seiter, Thomas Jacob Smart, Minco Tyler Gaines, Stratford Trey Knowles, Wynnewood Justin Eck, Thomas Cade Baade, Minco Bret Wardlaw, Okeene Derek Gabriel, Pioneer Special teams David Rivera, Beaver Ryan Keely, Dibble Zac Doyle, Savanna
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THREE QUESTIONS ON CLASS A Who is the top contender to unseat defending champ Woodland? Woodland certainly looks to be capable of a repeat performance this season, but there appear to be several teams waiting in line for the Cougars to stumble. Thomas is first on the list. Bob Ward’s team surely hasn’t forgotten the pain of the 46-26 loss to Woodland in the semifinals last year, but this season could be different. They’ve got size and speed. Morrison looks primed for another strong season after reaching the semis last year. And Wynnewood got a reminder of what it feels like to go deep in the playoffs, which should give them a boost. Is there a dark-horse candidate to make a run at the title? In Class A, there will always be some surprises, and they’re usually difficult to predict. But one team not in our top 10 who could be dangerous is Carnegie. Quarterback Cameron Nix has drawn recruiting interest from some Division I colleges, and and he has several offensive weapons around him. Cashion is another team that can’t be forgotten. Can Afton receiver Sam Shepard play at the next level? There will always be doubters of kids trying to make the jump from a small high school to a major college. But when a big program is willing to offer a scholarship to a small-school player, it’s usually because they’ve seen him against college-ready competition. That’s the case with Shepard, who made a name for himself at summer camps. And this isn’t a Wes Welker story, either. Shepard is 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds with legitimate speed and very good hands. BY SCOTT WRIGHT
EIGHT-MAN | MIKE MILLER AND MATT MILLER, DAVENPORT
SIDE BY SIDE DAVENPORT — The dynamic Miller brothers of Davenport are about as familiar with one another as two teammates can be. Mike Miller, the Bulldogs’ senior running back, and Matt Miller, the team’s junior quarterback, have been on sports teams together since they were little. Matt always played with older teams and has always been his big brother’s quarterback. Last season, Mike rushed for 2,103 yards and 30 touchdowns, and Matt threw for 1,457 yards and 14 touchdowns, plus 470 yards and seven touchdowns rushing. The duo connected for three touchdowns through the air. But their on-the-field bond goes beyond the offensive backfield. The duo also starts together in the Bulldog secondary, where Mike, a safety, had 87 tackles and three interceptions and Matt, the left cornerback, had 73 tackles and five picks. But wait, there’s more. The brothers also have the middle of the Bulldogs’ infield covered on the baseball field, where Matt plays second base and Mike plays shortstop. Mike is the team’s leadoff hitter; Matt bats second. “We’re always together,” Mike said., “He rides with me everywhere. We always have time to talk
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HIGH SCHOOLS about film, talk about what we gotta do next week or the week after. We’re always talking football.” Or playing it, in the real world or the digital world. The duo admits that some of their NCAA Football 12 games get quite heated. Then there is the big rivalry — Mike is an OSU fan, Matt an OU fan. They’ve never attended a Bedlam game together, but if they did, “You might have to get security called into the stands,” Mike quipped. But when they are on an actual field together, the Millers are tough to beat. And in 2011, the Millers aren’t counting on that happening much — if at all. Mike said: “Hopefully we’ll make a good run at the gold ball. If we all stay healthy, we’ll have a pretty good shot.” Matt added: “We pretty much have to win a gold ball for everybody (in the community). It’s just expected.”
DUO THEY MOST RESEMBLE
OSU coach Mike Gundy and OU running backs coach Cale Gundy The older brother loves OSU; the younger brother loves OU. Davenport senior running back and safety Mike Miller is a Cowboys fan, and his younger brother, Bulldogs quarterback and corner Matt Miller, is a Sooners fan. Mike Gundy played at Oklahoma State and now is the head coach there, and his younger brother Cale was a Sooner quarterback and now coaches the OU running backs.
OSU coach Mike Gundy, left, and his brother Cale Gundy. PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE
Davenport’s Mike Miller, left, and his brother Matt Miller aren’t just a running back and quarterback. They also start together in the team’s secondary and play on the Bulldogs’ baseball team. PHOTO BY STEVE GOOCH, THE OKLAHOMAN
CLASS B RANKINGS 1. Caddo (9-3) Bruins lost to eventual state champion Cherokee in the semifinals last year. 2. Wetumka (11-3) Junior RB Derrick Moore rushed for more than 2,000 yards last season, when Wetumka was the Class B runner-up. 3. Kiefer (11-2) Trojans lost to Wetumka in the 2010 Class B semifinals. 4. Davenport (10-2) Brothers Mike and Matt Miller man the offensive and defensive backfields for the Bulldogs. 5. Dewar (12-1) Dragons had a perfect regular season in 2010 but were beaten by eventual state champion Cherokee in the semifinals. 6. Garber (5-5) Junior QB Jordan Avantz returns for the young Wolverines. 7. Laverne (10-2) District B-1 coaches picked the Tigers to win their loaded district, which includes the last three state champs. 8. Cherokee (14-0) Defending champs return five starters, including senior WR/DB Derek Richmond. 9. Depew (9-2) QB Robert Lame, RB Roy Lewis and RB Sonny Stafford all rushed for more than 1,000 yards last season. 10. Fox (9-3) Foxes only lost three seniors fom last year’s Class B quarterfinal team. 11. Welch (8-3) Wildcats return 12 starters and are senior loaded. 12. Seiling (5-6) Snuck into the 2010 playoffs after emerging from a three-way tie in brutal District B-1. 13. Pond Creek-Hunter (8-3) Junior WR/DB Brady Krittenbrink is a player to watch in Class B. 14. Alex (6-5) Longhorns lost in the first
8-MAN PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAM Cherokee’s Henry Washington, left, helped the Chiefs to a victory over Dewar in the 2010 Class B state semifinals. PHOTO
BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE
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round of last year’s playoffs. 15. Gans (7-4) Grizzlies were shut out by Kiefer in last year’s first round of the playoffs. 16. Summit Christian (6-5) Eagles won their first six games and lost their last five in 2010. 17. Central Marlow (7-4) Bronchos’ RB Ashton Wright rushed for 900 yards and 14 TDs last year. 18. Allen (6-4) Mustangs return nine starters, including senior QB Brady Caldwell. 19. Weleetka (5-5) Outlaws return all 16 starters, but must improve on defense. 20. Bowlegs (5-5) DE Dalton Presley is a four-year starter. 21. Paoli (5-5) Senior Jerry Johnson was a 1,000-yard rusher last season. 22. Keota (4-6) Lions return eight starters but have a young offensive line. 23. Cyril (6-4) Just missed the 2010 playoffs with a 5-4 district record. 24. Watts (6-3) Watts barely missed the playoffs last season.
25. Geary (5-5) Will be fighting for a playoff spot in the tough District B-1. 26. Oaks (5-5) Quarterback Jeremiah Snell is back for his senior season. 27. South Coffeyville (4-6) Lions scored 234 and gave up 399 points in 2010. 28. Wesleyan Christian (3-7) Mustangs open the 2011 season at home against Boulevard Christian. 29. Canton (3-7) Tigers open the season at home against Class C’s Forgan. 30. Macomb (2-8) Team will play in its own stadium for the first time to open the season against Carney. 31. Merritt (2-8) Oilers open the season at home against Corn Bible. 32. Oklahoma Christian Academy (2-8) Eagles ended 2010 on a good note — a 45-0 win over Sasakwa. 33. Ringwood (1-9) Red Devils open the season at Class C power Timberlake. 34. Canadian (1-8) Cougars get early test in district play against 2010
Offense Player, school Coy Troutt, Timberlake Mike Miller, Davenport Tyler Sweeten, Arkoma Brady Krittenbrink, P.C.-Hunter Brett Edens, Allen Landon Wilbanks, Davenport John Huff, Maud Colby Sander, Seiling Defense Dalton Presley, Bowlegs Roy Lewis, Dewey Tomas Rojo, Covington-Douglas Garrett Thompson, Temple Tanner Jones, Forgan Zach Jeandemange, Paoli Dillon Langley, Fox Ty Miller, Caddo Special teams Andrew Rogers, Copan Jerry Johnson, Paoli Magnus Scott, Coyle
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THREE QUESTIONS ON 8-MAN Which is the top eight-man team in the Oklahoma City area? Davenport returns all 16 starters from its quarterfinal team last season, and coach John Greenfield said the team feels really good about its chances in Class B. Senior RB Mike Miller rushed for more than 2,100 yards and scored 33 TDs last season. Landon Wilbanks Davenport offensive lineman Class B runner up Wetumka. 35. Agra (1-9) Team’s lone win in 2010 came against Copan in Week 9. 36. Sasakwa (1-9) Vikings open the season with a tough test at Allen. 37. Victory Life (1-7) Early test for the Eagles at Gans in Week 2. 38. Copan (1-9) Team’s one 2010 win came in Week 7 against Wesleyan Christian. 39. Cave Springs (0-9) Hornets scored just 28 points in all of last season. 40. Kremlin-Hillsdale (0-10) Broncs will try to bounce back from a winless 2010. BY JASON KERSEY
Can Coyle finally break through into the Class C playoffs? The Bluejackets are in their seventh season of football and have yet to make the playoffs. But last season, Coyle finished fifth in the brutal District C-3, which includes defending state champion Deer CreekLamont. This season, the Bluejackets return senior running back Magnus Scott, who rushed for more than 1,500 yards and 28 touchdowns last season. The key game to Coyle’s playoff chances will be Week 2 against Medford. Last year, Medford won on a last-second touchdown and ended up in fourth place because of the win. Will Shattuck reclaim the Class C title this year? Shattuck won the Class C state championship every year between 2003 and 2008, but its national eight-man winning streak record of 93 was snapped in the 2009 quarterfinals. Then, the Indians lost in the Class C semifinals last year. Will coach Troy Bullard’s team reclaim its top spot this year? The Indians return nine starters this year, including four-year starter Aaron McCandless at quarterback. Whether Shattuck wins back the title or not, expect the Indians to be in the discussion deep into the Class C playoffs in 2011. BY JASON KERSEY
CLASS C RANKINGS 1. Deer Creek-Lamont (13-0) Defending state champion outscored opponents 144-12 in the 2010 Class C playoffs. 2. Shattuck (11-2) The Indians, a Class C powerhouse and last year’s runner-up, return nine starters. 3. Timberlake (9-3) Senior QB Coy Troutt scored 30 touchdowns last season. 4. Tipton (10-2) Tigers return 11 starters, including senior WR/DB Clayton Kincannon, who picked off five passes last year. 5. Temple (10-2) Running backs Nic Brown and Cody Littles combined for 30 touchdowns last season. 6. Forgan (11-2) Young players must step up for Bulldogs, who bring
Magnus Scott Coyle running back back just two starters on each side of the ball. 7. Covington-Douglas (11-2) Wildcats lost 10 seniors off last year’s team, but return senior lineman and team leader Tomas Rojo. 8. Ryan (8-3) Cowboys lost to Shattuck in the first round of the playoffs last year.
9. Sharon-Mutual (7-4) Senior QB Weston Free is a four-year starter and team leader. 10. Maud (10-2) Tigers have won 37 consecutive district games, but must replace all their skill players. 11. Medford (5-5) Cardinals lost a close first-round playoff game to Maud last year. 12. Thackerville (4-6) Young Wildcats have a strong backfield led by junior running back Jose Mose. 13. Midway (8-3) The Chargers lost to Timberlake in the first round of last year’s playoffs. 14. Waynoka (6-5) Railroaders share a tough district with Forgan, Shattuck and Sharon-Mutual. 15. Corn Bible (7-3) The Crusaders lack experience, but have three ju-
niors that are two-year starters. 16. Duke (4-6) Senior RB Dominique Vick is back after rushing for more than 1,500 yards and 20 TDs last year. 17. Coyle (5-5) Senior RB Magnus Scott headlines a fast team seeking its first playoff berth. 18. Waukomis (4-6) Junior QB Tyler Terrel rushed for 1,250 yards last season. 19. Webbers Falls (6-5) The Warriors lost to Covington-Douglas in the first round of last year’s playoffs. 20. Arkoma (5-6) Senior WR/DB Tyler Sweeten scored 45 total TDs last season 21. Tyrone (6-4) Bobcats just missed the 2010 playoffs last season.
22. Claremore Christian (2-8) Expect Warriors to win more games with six starters back on each side of the ball. 23. Balko (3-6) The Bison made a threewin improvement from 2009 to 2010. 24. SW Covenant (2-7) Patriots bring back seven starters but lost six seniors from last year’s team. 25. Bluejacket (3-7) Chieftains ended last year tied for sixth in District C-4. 26. Buffalo (2-7) Bison opens the season at Class B power Laverne. 27. Carney (1-9) Junior RB Dalton Roberson rushed for 553 yards and three TDs last year. 28. Bokoshe (3-6) Tigers had a two-game winning streak early in the 2010 season.
29. Cement (2-7) Bulldogs scored 96 points and gave up 396 last season. 30. Boise City (1-9) Wildcats looking to get back in the playoff mix after a down year in 2010. 31. Prue (2-8) Rockets hoping to add more wins this year with hard work and senior leadership. 32. Mt. View-Gotebo (1-8) Tigers lone win came in Week 8 over Grandfield. 33. Grandfield (0-8) Bearcats played for the Class C title in 2007, missed the playoffs in 2008 and went winless in 2009 and 2010. 34. Goodwell/Yarbrough (0-10) Scored just 44 points and gave up 499 in 2010. BY JASON KERSEY
2011 COACHING CHANGES School Alex Altus Antlers Ardmore Atoka Balko Bartlesville Boise City Bokoshe Bray-Doyle Capitol Hill Carnegie Cave Springs Cement Central Marlow Chickasha Choctaw Chouteau Coalgate Commerce Community Chr. Copan Cushing Dibble Dickson Ed. Santa Fe El Reno Fairland Fort Gibson Geary Goodwell Gore Haskell Hinton Hollis Hooker Hulbert Jay Kellyville Kingston Kremlin-Hillsdale Liberty Life Christian Little Axe Madill Maysville McGuinness Mounds Muldrow Muskogee Newkirk Norman North
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Old coach Justin Savage Lyn Hepner Mike Zulkey Larry McBroom Forrest Mazey Ronnie Watson Ron Smith Arlen Harris Chad Ritter Warren Butler Montana Lyons Roger Hoeltzel Michael Foreman Andy Alvarado Colin Watkins Rick VanCleave Bill Bays Mark Vance Wade Boyles Willie Ng Josh Norman Jason Collins Lance Hoggatt Charley North Mitchell Crittenden Bruce Gowen Tom Cobble Jimmy Dushane DJ Howell Chad Elerick Len Halliburton Brandon Ellis Mike Gaston Jason Freeman Milton Cooper Joe Biddle Johnny Morrison Shane Holland Jason Culler Greg Mitchell Brent Hendrix Gerry Hammond Loy Hill Tony Smith Kerry Roberts Jeff Hall Kenny Young Jerry Henderson Kyle Fowler Matt Hennesy Barrett Shupe Lance Manning
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ON TV New coach Matt Brand Chad Stone Harry Wright Doug Wendell Joe Jones Rusty Thomas John McKee Justin House Tyler Massey David Perkins Chris Stiles has taken over as head coach at St. Mary. Jason Webster PHOTO BY JOHN CLANTON, THE OKLAHOMAN Robert Bernard Steve Adair Glenn Howard Mark Perry Tom Cobble Richard Tuberville Mark Jones Jeremy Reeder Steve Moss Paul Potter Rob Carroll Barrett Shupe J.R. Conrad Dan Burgess has replaced former coach Matt Miller Jeremy Reed at U.S. Grant. PHOTO BY ZACH GRAY, THE OKLAHOMAN Lance Manning Northeast 2A Tim Thomas G.B. Myles Shawn Mason Northwest 5A Anthony Robinson Lloyd Smith Jerry Johnson Nowata 3A Eric Walkingstick Randel Zabel James Singleton Oaks B Gary Hummingbird C.D. Thompson Sean Hamm Panama 2A Wayne Morton Brandon Ellis Jason Pierson Pauls Valley 3A Kevin Foster John Inman Lee Blankenship Pawnee 2A Todd Beer Jody Boyd Greg Wilson Piedmont 4A Rob Green Craig Church James Hansen Porum A James Todd Kenny Hokit Reade Box Prague 3A Charles Atchison Kyle Fridrich Jacob Kreamer 2A Matt Williams Kyle Fowler Mitchell Crittenden Salina Snyder A Robert Babcock Don Craig Darrin Wegner St. Mary 2A Dal Nichols Chris Stiles Kelly Anderson Star Spencer 3A Terrell Love James Harding John Caraway Stillwater 6A Rusty Atkins Tucker Barnard Terry Fettke Stratford A Michael Blackburn Robert McDown Brian Tinker Ind. Chuck Peot John Drake Thomas Hardaway SW Christian Texhoma A Reade Box Aaron Witten Ted Dorrell U.S. Grant 6A Matt Miller Dan Burgess Milton Cooper Waurika A Larry VanBeber Danny Edelman Richard Norman Wellston A Lloyd Leep Fred Peery Justin Jones Western Hts. 5A Kevin Ball Ed Polly Gabe Ellis Westville 3A Waymon Potts D. Throckmorton Robert Johnson Wetumka B Lee Vick Waymon Potts Josh Blankenship Woodland A Trent Worley Joe Sindelar Bob Underwood Woodward 4A Justin Jones Darris Servis Wade Standley
Games on Cox (Channels 3 and 703)
Steve Marshall will serve as Oklahoma City area play-by-play announcer, and Mike Wolfe will handle the Tulsa telecasts. The analysts have yet to be named. The telecasts will be replayed on Saturdays. I Sept. 1, Edmond North at Southmoore, 7 p.m. I Sept. 2, Owasso at Broken Arrow, 7 p.m. I Sept. 8, Norman at Moore, 7 p.m. I Sept. 9, Tulsa Union vs. Jenks at TU’s Chapman Stadium, 7 p.m. I Sept. 16, Broken Arrow at Tulsa Union, 7:30 p.m. (statewide) I Sept. 16, Owasso at Jenks, 7:30 p.m. (will air on alternate channel in Tulsa, will air on tape delay in OKC) I Sept. 23, Edmond North at Del City, TBA I Sept. 30, Tulsa game TBA (will air in Tulsa) I Sept. 30, Putnam City North at Midwest City, 7 p.m. (will air in OKC) I Oct. 6, Southmoore at Norman, 7 p.m. I Oct. 7, Owasso at Tulsa Union, 7:30 p.m. I Oct. 13, Broken Arrow at Southmoore, 7 p.m. I Oct. 14, Carl Albert at Guthrie, 7:30 p.m. I Oct. 21, Norman North at Choctaw, 7 p.m. I Oct. 27, Mustang at Westmoore, 7 p.m. I Oct. 28, Jenks at Broken Arrow, TBA I Nov. 4, Oklahoma City game TBA
Games on ESPNU (Cox 253/718 HD)
I Sept. 2, Evangel Christian (La.) at Tulsa Union, 7 p.m. I Oct. 28, Bethany at Heritage Hall at 7 p.m.
Games on Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/722 HD)
I Sept. 5, Douglass vs. DeSoto, Texas, Cowboys Stadium, 4:30 p.m.
KSBI scoreboard show
KSBI will not broadcast a game of the week this year. Instead, they will offer scoreboard update shows on Thursday and Friday nights. Brian Birchell, Rachel Redman and Abigail Ogle, daughter of KFOR-4 news anchor Kevin Ogle, will rotate as host of the shows, which will be one to two minutes every half-hour from 7 to 10 p.m., according to KSBI president Vince Orza.
Oklahoma High School Sports Express
The high school highlights show hosted by Van Shea Iven will air weekly at 10:30 p.m. Sunday nights on KOKH-25 (Cox 12)
On NewsOK.com/Varsity
Visit NewsOK.com/Varsity throughout the football season for special high school videos, including highlights, interviews and analysis by Oklahoman writers Ryan Aber, Jason Kersey and Scott Wright.
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OKLAHOMA CITY AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STADIUM ADDRESS LIST 1. Bethany: N.W. 50th and Council 2. Bethel: 36000 Clear Pond Road, Shawnee 3. Blanchard: S. Jefferson Ave., Blanchard 4. Bishop McGuinness: 801 N.W. 50th 5. Bridge Creek: 2209 E. Sooner Rd., Blanchard 6. C.B. Speegle Stadium, home of Capitol Hill, Southeast and U.S. Grant: 500 S.W. 36th 7. Carl Albert: 2512 S. Post, Midwest City 8. Casady: 9500 N. Penn 9. Cashion: 101 N. Euclid, Cashion 10. Chandler: 900 National Drive, Chandler 11. Choctaw: 14300 N.E. 10th, Choctaw 12. Christian Heritage: 6400 S. Sooner Road 13. Royal Stadium, home of Community Christian: 5300 N. Interstate Drive, Norman
Yukon’s new high school includes a new football field and health and wellness center. For a printable map of all the Oklahoma City area stadiums, go to NewsOK.com/Varsity. PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN 24. El Reno: 2001 Sunset Drive, El Reno
37. McLoud: 1100 W. Seikel Blvd., McLoud
25. Guthrie: 108 E. Harrison, Guthrie
38. Meeker: 214 E. Carl Hubbell Blvd., Meeker
26. Harrah: 20568 Walker St., Harrah
39. Midwest City: 701 E. Lockheed, Midwest City
27. Hennessey: 604 E. Oklahoma St., Hennessey
40. Millwood: 6724 Martin Luther King Blvd.
28. Heritage Hall: 1800 N.W. 122nd
41. Minco: 410 N.W. 9th, Minco
18. Deer Creek: 6101 N.W. 206th, Edmond
29. Taft Stadium, home of John Marshall and Northwest: 2501 N. May
19. Del City: 1900 Sunnylane, Del City
30. Jones: 304 Hawaii St., Jones
42. Moore Stadium, home of Moore, Westmoore and Southmoore: 300 N. Eastern, Moore
20. Destiny Christian: 3801 S.E. 29th
31. Kingfisher: 1500 S. 13th St., Kingfisher
21. Dibble: 22092 1st St., Dibble
32. Lexington: 420 N.E. 4th, Lexington
14. Coyle: 1233 Highway 33 E., Coyle 15. Crescent: Corner of Jefferson and Fir, Crescent 16. Crooked Oak: 1901 S.E. 15th 17. Davenport: E. 6th St., Davenport
22. Moses F. Miller Stadium, home of Douglass and Northeast: 900 N. Martin Luther King Ave. 23. Wantland Stadium, home of Edmond Memorial, Edmond North and Edmond Santa Fe: 100 N. University Drive, Edmond
33. Life Christian: 6801 S. Anderson Road 34. Little Axe: 2000 168th Ave., Little Axe 35. Luther: Corner of N.E. 4th St. and Dogwood St., Luther 36. Macomb: 36591 State Highway 59B, Macomb
43. Mount Saint Mary: 25th and South Shartel 44. Mustang: 906 S. Heights Drive, Mustang 45. Newcastle: 101 N. Main, Newcastle 46. Noble: 48th and Etowah, Noble 47. Harve Collins Field, home of Norman and Norman North: 911 W. Main, Norman 48. Oklahoma Christian: Interstate 35 and Second, Edmond
49. Oklahoma Christian Academy: Oklahoma Christian University intramural field, 2501 E. Memorial Road 50. Pauls Valley: Chickasaw St. and Park Road, Pauls Valley 51. Piedmont: Corner of N.W. 178th Street and South Piedmont Road, Piedmont 52. Purcell: 919 N. 19th, Purcell 53. Putnam City Stadium, home of Putnam City, Putnam North and Putnam West: 5300 N.W. 50th 54. Santa Fe South: 4712 S. Santa Fe 55. SeeWorth Academy: All games are away 56. Shawnee: 1001 N. Kennedy 57. Southwest Christian: Life Christian Academy, 6801 S. Anderson Road 58. Southwest Covenant: 401 N. 11th, Yukon
Little Axe opened their rebuilt football stadium in Oct. 2010. PHOTO BY STEVE SISNEY, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE 59. Star Spencer, home of Star Spencer and Centennial: 3001 N.E. Spencer Road 60. Tecumseh: 901 N. 13th, Tecumseh 61. Tuttle: 102 N. Cimarron, Tuttle 62. Washington: 101 E. Kerby, Washington
63. Wayne: 212 S. Seifried, Wayne 64. Wellston: 1100 Birch Ave., Wellston 65. Western Heights: 8201 S.W. 44th 66. Windsor Hills: Putnam City Optimist Field, N.W. 50th and Council 67. Yukon: 1777 S. Yukon Parkway, Yukon
2011 CITY-AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES
B BETHANY (3A-3) (Reagan Roof) S 2 at Blanchard S 9 Pauls Valley S 16 Washington S 23 John Marshall S 30 Open O 7 Tulsa NOAH O 14 at Kingfisher O 20 Centennial O 28 at Heritage Hall N 4 Newcastle BETHEL (3A-4) (Eddie Paul) S 2 at McLoud S 9 Bridge Creek S 16 at Madill S 23 Perkins S 30 Keys (Park Hill) O 7 at Little Axe O 14 at Star Spencer O 20 Prague O 28 Chandler N 4 at Bristow BLANCHARD (3A-1) (Jeff Craig) S 2 Bethany S 9 at Lindsay S 16 Newcastle S 23 Riverside S 30 at Pauls Valley O 7 at Tuttle O 14 at Weatherford O 20 Anadarko O 28 Marlow N 4 at Bridge Creek
CASADY (IND.) (Koby Scoville) A 26 All Saints S 1 at Heritage Hall S 9 at Oklahoma Christian S 16 Houston Kinkaid S 23 at Dallas Cistercian S 30 Dallas Greenhill O 6 at Dallas St. Mark’s O 14 Houston St. John’s O 21 at Houston Episcopal O 28 at Holland Hall CASHION (A-2) (Lynn Shackelford) S 2 at Adair S 9 at Morrison S 16 Luther S 23 at Pioneer S 30 Crescent O 7 Watonga O 14 at Okeene O 20 Minco O 28 at Wellston N 4 Hinton CENTENNIAL (3A-3) (Mark Ryan) S 1 Capitol Hill S 9 at Anadarko S 16 Northwest S 23 at Heritage Hall S 30 Newcastle O 7 at John Marshall O 13 SeeWorth Aca. O 20 at Bethany O 27 Kingfisher N 3 at Hennessey
BRIDGE CREEK (3A-1) (Jerry Wallis) S 2 at Elgin S 9 at Bethel S 16 at Little Axe S 23 at Tuttle S 30 Weatherford O 7 at Anadarko O 14 Marlow O 20 Kingfisher O 28 at Riverside N 4 Blanchard
CHANDLER (3A-4) (Neal Bacon) S 1 at Stroud S 9 Kingfisher S 16 at Harrah S 23 Star Spencer S 30 at Prague O 7 Henryetta O 14 at Bristow O 20 Perkins O 28 at Bethel N 4 Little Axe
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CHOCTAW (6A-1) (Richard Tuberville) S 1 at Putnam West S 9 at Edmond North S 16 Putnam City S 23 at Moore S 30 Lawton Eisenhower O 7 Edmond Memorial O 14 at Midwest City O 20 Norman North O 28 at Yukon N 4 Putnam North
CAPITOL HILL (5A-2) (Jason Webster) S 1 at Centennial S 9 U.S. Grant S 15 at Southeast S 23 at Duncan S 30 Chickasha O 7 at Altus O 14 Ardmore O 21 Northwest O 27 at Lawton MacArthur N 4 Durant CARL ALBERT (5A-1) (Gary Rose) S 2 at Tulsa Washington S 9 Ardmore S 16 Duncan S 23 Western Heights S 30 at El Reno O 7 Southeast O 14 at Guthrie O 20 at Ada O 28 Deer Creek N 4 at Noble
CHR. HERITAGE (2A-2) (John Merrell) S 2 at Maysville S 9 at Lincoln Christian S 16 Oklahoma Christian S 23 at Jones S 30 Northeast O 7 Open O 14 Millwood O 20 at Lexington O 28 Luther N 4 at Crooked Oak
COMMUNITY CHR. (IND.) (Paul Potter) A 26 at Sunrise Chr., (Kan.) S 2 Quinton S 10 SeeWorth Aca. S 17 at Lighthouse Chr. S 23 OKC Patriots S 30 Rejoice Christian O 7 SW Christian O 14 at Destiny Christian O 20 Open O 28 Open
DEL CITY (6A-2) (Nick Warehime) S 2 Midwest City S 9 Norman North S 15 at Norman S 23 Edmond North S 29 at Putnam City O 7 Westmoore O 13 at Lawton O 20 Edmond Santa Fe O 27 at U.S. Grant N 4 at Mustang
EDMOND SANTA FE (6A-2) (Lance Manning) S 2 Edmond Memorial S 9 at Yukon S 15 Midwest City S 23 Westmoore S 30 at Lawton O 7 at Mustang O 13 U.S. Grant O 20 at Del City O 28 Edmond North N 4 at Putnam City
COYLE (C-3) (Shane Weathers) S 2 Agra S 9 at Medford S 16 at Ryan S 23 at SW Covenant S 30 DC-Lamont O 7 at Timberlake O 14 Open O 20 at Waukomis O 28 Covington-Douglas N 4 Carney
DESTINY CHRISTIAN (IND.) (Rusty Stone) A 26 Word of Life S 2 at SW Covenant S 9 OKC Patriots S 16 Windsor Hills S 23 at Rejoice Christian S 30 SW Christian O 7 at Corn Bible O 14 Community Chr. O 21 Gracemont O 28 at Life Christian
EL RENO (5A-1) (Shawn Mason) S 2 at Woodward S 9 Chickasha S 16 Elk City S 23 at Noble S 30 Carl Albert O 7 at Deer Creek O 14 Ada O 20 Guthrie O 28 at Southeast N 4 at Western Heights
CRESCENT (A-2) (J.L. Fisher) S 1 Wynnewood S 9 Crooked Oak S 16 at Perry S 23 Sayre S 30 at Cashion O 7 Okeene O 14 at Minco O 20 Wellston O 28 at Hinton N 4 Pioneer
DIBBLE (A-5) (J.R. Conrad) S 2 at Minco S 9 at Bray-Doyle S 16 Wilson S 23 Wayne S 30 at Waurika O 7 at Maysville O 14 at Elmore City O 20 Rush Springs O 28 Stratford N 4 at Wynnewood
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CROOKED OAK (2A-2) (Greg Adams) S 2 St. Mary S 9 at Crescent S 16 at John Marshall S 23 Luther S 30 at Lexington O 7 at Northeast O 14 Perry O 20 Millwood O 28 at Jones N 4 Chr. Heritage
DOUGLASS (4A-2) (Willis Alexander) S 5 DeSoto, Texas (at Arlington) S 10 at Millwood S 16 Star Spencer S 23 at Tecumseh S 30 Santa Fe South O 7 at Cushing O 14 McLoud O 20 Harrah O 28 at Glenpool N 4 at Cleveland
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DAVENPORT (B-2) (John Greenfield) S 2 at Dewar S 9 at Okla. Christian Aca. S 16 Fox S 23 at Alex S 30 Macomb O 7 at Cyril O 14 Sasakwa O 20 Bowlegs O 28 at Central Marlow N 4 Paoli
EDMOND MEMORIAL (6A-1) (Justin Merideth) S 2 at Edmond Santa Fe S 9 at Stillwater S 16 Edmond North S 23 at Putnam North S 29 Moore O 7 at Choctaw O 14 Lawton Eisenhower O 20 Midwest City O 28 at Norman North N 4 Yukon
DEER CREEK (5A-1) (Grant Gower) S 2 Piedmont S 9 Shawnee S 16 at Tecumseh S 23 Guthrie S 30 at Southeast O 7 El Reno O 14 at Western Heights O 20 Noble O 28 at Carl Albert N 4 at Ada
EDMOND NORTH (6A-2) (Jeremy Dombek) S 1 at Southmoore S 9 Choctaw S 16 at Edmond Memorial S 23 at Del City S 30 Mustang O 7 Putnam City O 14 at Westmoore O 21 Lawton O 28 at Edmond Santa Fe N 3 U.S. Grant
GUTHRIE (5A-1) (Rafe Watkins) S 2 at Duncan S 9 at Ponca City S 16 Enid S 23 at Deer Creek S 30 Ada O 7 at Noble O 14 Carl Albert O 20 at El Reno O 28 Western Heights N 4 Southeast
H HARRAH (4A-2) (Greg Willis) S 2 at Western Heights S 9 Piedmont S 16 Chandler S 23 at Cushing S 30 McLoud O 7 at Tecumseh O 14 Santa Fe South O 20 at Douglass O 28 Cleveland N 4 at Glenpool HENNESSEY (2A-1) (Shannon Watford) S 2 Northeast S 9 at Jones S 16 at Kingfisher S 23 at Perry S 30 Alva O 7 at Chisholm O 14 Oklahoma Christian O 20 Tonkawa O 28 at Watonga N 3 Centennial HERITAGE HALL (3A-3) (Andy Bogert) S 1 Casady S 9 at Clinton S 16 Davis S 23 Centennial S 30 at Tulsa NOAH O 7 at Newcastle O 13 at John Marshall O 20 Open O 28 Bethany N 4 at Kingfisher
J JOHN MARSHALL (3A-3) (Bruce Troxell) S 2 at Northwest S 9 at Cache S 16 Crooked Oak S 23 at Bethany S 30 at Kingfisher O 7 Centennial O 13 Heritage Hall O 20 at Newcastle O 27 Weatherford N 4 Open JONES (2A-2) (Dave Martin) S 2 at Perkins S 9 Hennessey S 16 at St. Mary S 23 Chr. Heritage S 30 Morris O 7 at Millwood O 14 Lexington O 20 at Luther O 28 Crooked Oak N 4 at Northeast
K KINGFISHER (3A-3) (Jeff Myers) S 2 at Watonga S 9 at Chandler S 16 Hennessey S 23 at Newcastle S 30 John Marshall O 7 Open O 14 Bethany O 20 at Bridge Creek O 27 at Centennial N 4 Heritage Hall
L LEXINGTON (2A-2) (Waymon Scott) S 2 at Sulphur S 9 Little Axe S 16 at Purcell S 23 at Northeast S 30 Crooked Oak O 7 Luther O 14 at Jones O 20 Chr. Heritage O 28 Meeker N 4 at Millwood LIFE CHRISTIAN (IND.) (Thomas Hardaway) A 23 at SW Christian S 2 Eagle Point S 9 Windsor Hills S 16 Gracemont S 23 Riverfield S 30 at Boulevard Chr. O 7 at Rejoice Christian O 14 OKC Patriots O 20 at Community Chr. JV O 28 Destiny Christian
LITTLE AXE (3A-4) (Ted Dorrell) S 2 at Santa Fe South S 9 at Lexington S 16 Bridge Creek S 23 Bristow S 30 at Perkins O 7 Bethel O 14 Okmulgee O 20 Star Spencer O 28 at Prague N 4 at Chandler LUTHER (2A-2) (Scott O’Hara) S 2 at Wellston S 9 St. Mary S 16 at Cashion S 23 at Crooked Oak S 30 Millwood O 7 at Lexington O 14 Northeast O 20 Jones O 28 at Chr. Heritage N 4 Stroud
M MACOMB (B-2) (Tommy Price) S 2 Carney S 8 Bowlegs S 16 at Cyril S 22 Sasakwa S 30 at Davenport O 6 Central Marlow O 14 at Paoli O 21 Okla. Christian Aca. O 28 at Fox N 3 Alex MCGUINNESS (4A-1) (Justin Jones) S 2 Open S 9 at Tulsa Kelley S 16 Millwood S 23 at Clinton S 30 Woodward O 7 at Elk City O 14 Elgin O 21 Piedmont O 28 at Cache N 4 Guymon MCLOUD (4A-2) (Eric Cardin) S 2 Bethel S 9 Perkins S 16 at Seminole S 23 Glenpool S 30 at Harrah O 7 Cleveland O 14 at Douglass O 20 Santa Fe South O 28 at Tecumseh N 4 at Cushing MEEKER (2A-5) (Mike Hedge) S 2 Prague S 9 at Konawa S 16 at Wellston S 23 Haskell S 30 at Okemah O 7 Stroud O 14 at Morris O 20 Mounds O 28 at Lexington N 4 at Holdenville
2011 CITY-AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES
M MIDWEST CITY (6A-1) (Steve Huff) S 2 at Del City S 9 Enid S 15 at Edmond Santa Fe S 23 at Yukon S 30 Putnam North O 7 at Moore O 14 Choctaw O 20 at Edmond Memorial O 28 Lawton Eisenhower N 4 Norman North MILLWOOD (2A-2) (Tony Henry) S 2 at Star Spencer S 10 Douglass S 16 at McGuinness S 23 Alva S 30 at Luther O 7 Jones O 14 at Chr. Heritage O 20 at Crooked Oak O 28 Northeast N 4 Lexington MINCO (A-2) (Clint Warren) S 2 Dibble S 9 Wayne S 16 at Apache S 23 at Wellston S 30 Hinton O 7 at Pioneer O 14 Crescent O 20 at Cashion O 28 Okeene N 4 at Burns Flat-Dill City MOORE (6A-1) (Scott Myers) S 2 at Westmoore S 8 Norman S 16 Southmoore S 23 Choctaw S 29 at Edmond Memorial O 7 Midwest City O 14 at Norman North O 20 Yukon O 28 at Putnam North N 4 at Lawton Eisenhower MUSTANG (6A-2) (Ty Prestidge) S 2 Yukon S 8 at Putnam North S 16 Bixby S 23 Lawton S 30 at Edmond North O 7 Edmond Santa Fe O 14 at Putnam City O 20 U.S. Grant O 27 at Westmoore N 4 Del City
N NEWCASTLE (3A-3) (Keith Bolles) S 2 Pauls Valley S 9 Tuttle S 16 at Blanchard S 23 Kingfisher S 30 at Centennial O 7 Heritage Hall O 14 at Tulsa NOAH O 20 John Marshall O 28 Open N 4 at Bethany
NOBLE (5A-1) (Steve Barrett) S 2 at Tecumseh S 9 Duncan S 16 at Chickasha S 23 El Reno S 30 at Western Heights O 7 Guthrie O 13 at Southeast O 20 at Deer Creek O 28 Ada N 4 Carl Albert
OKLA. CHRISTIAN (2A-1)
(Derek Turner) S 2 at Metro Christian S 9 Casady S 16 at Chr. Heritage S 23 Chisholm S 30 at Watonga O 7 Perry O 14 at Hennessey O 21 at Northeast O 28 at Alva N 4 Tonkawa
PUTNAM CITY (6A-2) (John Wofford) S 2 Putnam North S 9 Putnam West S 16 at Choctaw S 23 at U.S. Grant S 29 Del City O 7 at Edmond North O 14 Mustang O 21 Westmoore O 28 at Lawton N 4 Edmond Santa Fe
SOUTHEAST (5A-1) (Michael Branch) S 2 U.S. Grant S 9 at Star Spencer S 15 Capitol Hill S 23 at Ada S 30 Deer Creek O 7 at Carl Albert O 13 Noble O 20 at Western Heights O 28 El Reno N 4 at Guthrie
NORMAN (6A-3) (Greg Nation) S 1 at Norman North S 8 at Moore S 15 Del City S 23 Sapulpa S 30 at Shawnee O 6 Southmoore O 13 at Putnam West O 21 Broken Arrow O 28 at Muskogee N 4 Jenks
OKC PATRIOTS (IND.) (Jon Sikes) S 2 at Okla. Christian Aca. S 9 at Destiny Christian S 16 at Rejoice Christian S 23 at Community Chr. S 30 Lighthouse Chr. O 7 at Gracemont O 14 at Life Christian O 20 SeeWorth Aca. O 28 at Word of Life N 1 OSD N 4 at Dallas HSAA
PUTNAM NORTH (6A-1) (Bob Wilson) S 2 at Putnam City S 8 Mustang S 16 Putnam West S 23 Edmond Memorial S 30 at Midwest City O 7 Norman North O 14 at Yukon O 20 at Lawton Eisenhower O 28 Moore N 4 at Choctaw
SOUTHMOORE (6A-3) (Chris Jensen) S 1 Edmond North S 9 Westmoore S 16 at Moore S 22 Muskogee S 30 at Sapulpa O 6 at Norman O 13 Broken Arrow O 20 at Jenks O 28 Shawnee N 3 at Putnam West
PUTNAM WEST (6A-3) (John Jensen) S 1 Choctaw S 9 at Putnam City S 16 at Putnam North S 23 at Broken Arrow S 30 Jenks O 7 at Shawnee O 13 Norman O 20 Muskogee O 28 at Sapulpa N 3 Southmoore
ST. MARY (2A-3) (Chris Stiles) S 2 at Crooked Oak S 9 at Luther S 16 Jones S 23 Washington S 30 at Frederick O 7 Lindsay O 14 at Cordell O 20 at Hobart O 28 Comanche N 4 at Walters
NORMAN NORTH (6A-1) (Wade Standley) S 1 Norman S 9 at Del City S 16 Westmoore S 23 at Lawton Eisenhower S 30 Yukon O 7 at Putnam North O 14 Moore O 20 at Choctaw O 28 Edmond Memorial N 4 at Midwest City NORTHEAST (2A-2) (G.B. Myles) S 2 at Hennessey S 9 Northwest S 15 Riverside S 23 Lexington S 30 at Chr. Heritage O 7 Crooked Oak O 14 at Luther O 21 Oklahoma Christian O 28 at Millwood N 4 Jones NORTHWEST (5A-2) (Lloyd Smith) S 2 John Marshall S 9 at Northeast S 16 at Centennial S 23 at Altus S 30 Ardmore O 7 at Duncan O 14 Chickasha O 21 at Capitol Hill O 28 Durant N 4 Lawton MacArthur
O OKLA. CHRISTIAN ACA. (B-2)
(Keith Lough) S 2 OKC Patriots S 9 Davenport S 16 at Central Marlow S 23 Paoli S 30 at Bowlegs O 7 at Fox O 14 Alex O 20 at Macomb O 28 Cyril N 4 at Sasakwa
P PAULS VALLEY (3A-2) (John Inman) S 2 at Newcastle S 9 at Bethany S 16 Lindsay S 23 Plainview S 30 Blanchard O 7 at Dickson O 14 at Purcell O 20 Lone Grove O 28 Sulphur N 4 at Madill
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PERKINS (3A-4) (Lloyd Wertman) S 2 Jones S 9 at McLoud S 16 Cushing S 23 at Bethel S 30 Little Axe O 7 at Star Spencer O 14 Prague O 20 at Chandler O 28 Bristow N 3 at Beggs
SANTA FE SOUTH (4A-2) (Jerry Braziel) S 2 Little Axe S 9 at Riverside S 16 SeeWorth Aca. S 23 Cleveland S 30 at Douglass O 7 Glenpool O 14 at Harrah O 20 at McLoud O 28 Cushing N 4 Tecumseh
PIEDMONT (4A-1) (Craig Church) S 2 at Deer Creek S 9 at Harrah S 16 Western Heights S 23 at Elgin S 30 Clinton O 7 at Woodward O 14 Elk City O 21 at McGuinness O 28 Guymon N 4 Cache
SEEWORTH ACA. (IND.) (Robert Walker) S 2 at Riverside S 10 at Community Chr. S 16 at Santa Fe South S 19 at Edmond Memorial JV S 26 at St. Mary JV O 10 at OKC Legion O 13 at Centennial O 20 at OKC Patriots O 28 Open N 4 Open
PURCELL (3A-2) (Mike Wilson) S 2 at Lindsay S 9 Washington S 16 Lexington S 23 at Sulphur S 30 at Madill O 7 Plainview O 14 Pauls Valley O 20 at Dickson O 28 Mustang JV N 4 Lone Grove
SHAWNEE (6A-3) (Billy Brown) S 2 at Bartlesville S 9 at Deer Creek S 16 Ponca City S 23 at Jenks S 30 Norman O 7 Putnam West O 14 at Muskogee O 20 Sapulpa O 28 at Southmoore N 4 Broken Arrow
STAR SPENCER (3A-4) (James Harding) S 2 Millwood S 9 Southeast S 16 at Douglass S 23 at Chandler S 30 at Bristow O 7 Perkins O 14 Bethel O 20 at Little Axe O 28 Victory Christian N 4 Prague STILLWATER (6A-4) (Tucker Barnard) S 1 at Tulsa East Central S 9 Edmond Memorial S 16 at Yukon S 23 Sand Springs S 30 at Bixby O 7 Ponca City O 14 at Owasso O 20 at Enid O 28 Bartlesville N 4 Tulsa Union SW CHRISTIAN (IND.) (John Drake) A 23 Life Christian A 26 at Windsor Hills S 2 Cherokee S 9 Chetopa, Kan. S 16 Arkoma S 23 at Gracemont S 30 at Destiny Christian O 7 at Community Chr. O 21 Rejoice Christian O 28 at Thackerville
SW COVENANT (C-3) (Bill Martin) S 2 Destiny Christian S 9 Waukomis S 16 at Covington-Douglas S 23 Coyle S 30 at Carney O 7 DC-Lamont O 14 at Medford O 20 Open O 28 at Rejoice Christian N 4 Timberlake
T TECUMSEH (4A-2) (Greg George) S 2 Noble S 9 at Seminole S 16 Deer Creek S 23 Douglass S 30 at Cleveland O 7 Harrah O 14 at Glenpool O 20 at Cushing O 28 McLoud N 4 at Santa Fe South TUTTLE (3A-1) (Philip Koons) S 2 Cache S 9 at Newcastle S 16 at Elgin S 23 Bridge Creek S 30 at Riverside O 7 Blanchard O 14 Open O 20 Weatherford O 28 at Anadarko N 4 at Marlow
U U.S. GRANT (6A-2) (Dan Burgess) S 2 at Southeast S 9 at Capitol Hill S 16 Ada S 23 Putnam City S 30 at Westmoore O 7 Lawton O 13 at Edmond Santa Fe O 20 at Mustang O 27 Del City N 3 at Edmond North
W WASHINGTON (2A-3) (Brad Beller) S 1 Apache S 9 at Purcell S 16 at Bethany S 23 at St. Mary S 30 Walters O 7 Comanche O 14 at Frederick O 20 Lindsay O 28 Cordell N 4 at Hobart
WAYNE (A-5) (Brandon Sharp) S 2 Konawa S 9 at Minco S 16 at Empire S 23 at Dibble S 30 Maysville O 7 at Elmore City O 14 Rush Springs O 20 at Stratford O 28 Wynnewood N 4 Ringling WELLSTON (A-2) (Fred Peery) S 2 Luther S 9 at Drumright S 16 Meeker S 23 Minco S 30 at Carnegie O 7 at Hinton O 14 Pioneer O 20 at Crescent O 28 Cashion N 4 at Okeene WESTERN HTS. (5A-1) (Ed Polly) S 2 Harrah S 9 at Tulsa Central S 16 at Piedmont S 23 at Carl Albert S 30 Noble O 7 at Ada O 14 Deer Creek O 20 Southeast O 28 at Guthrie N 4 El Reno WESTMOORE (6A-2) (Billy Langford) S 2 Moore S 9 at Southmoore S 16 at Norman North S 23 at Edmond Santa Fe S 30 U.S. Grant O 7 at Del City O 14 Edmond North O 21 at Putnam City O 27 Mustang N 4 Lawton WINDSOR HILLS (IND.) (Wes Randall) A 26 SW Christian S 1 OSD S 9 at Life Christian S 16 at Destiny Christian S 23 at Boulevard Chr. S 30 at Strother O 7 South Haven O 14 Rejoice Christian O 21 Open O 28 at Steelville, Mo.
Y YUKON (6A-1) (Todd Wilson) S 2 at Mustang S 9 Edmond Santa Fe S 16 Stillwater S 23 Midwest City S 30 at Norman North O 7 at Lawton Eisenhower O 14 Putnam North O 20 at Moore O 28 Choctaw N 4 at Edmond Memorial
2011 OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES
A ADA (5A-1) (Matt Weber) S 2 Ardmore S 9 at McAlester S 16 at U.S. Grant S 23 Southeast S 30 at Guthrie O 7 Western Heights O 14 at El Reno O 20 Carl Albert O 28 at Noble N 4 Deer Creek ADAIR (2A-8) (Mark Lippe) S 2 Cashion S 8 Chouteau S 16 at Foyil S 23 at Quapaw S 30 Ketchum O 7 at Commerce O 14 at Colcord O 20 Wyandotte O 28 at Salina N 4 Kansas AFTON (A-8) (Zach Gardner) S 2 at Joplin McAuley S 9 at Ketchum S 16 Quapaw S 23 Liberty S 30 at Foyil O 7 Hulbert O 14 at Fairland O 21 Oklahoma Union O 28 at Porter N 4 Yale AGRA (B-4) (George Weve) S 2 at Coyle S 9 at Kiefer S 16 Depew S 23 at Summit Christian S 30 Welch O 7 at Watts O 14 Wesleyan Christian O 20 Oaks O 28 at Copan N 4 South Coffeyville ALEX (B-2) (Matt Brand) S 2 Temple S 9 Cyril S 16 at Sasakwa S 23 Davenport S 30 at Central Marlow O 7 Paoli O 14 at Okla. Christian Aca. O 20 Fox O 28 at Bowlegs N 3 at Macomb ALLEN (B-3) (Kenny Deaton) S 2 Sasakwa S 9 at Cave Springs S 16 Gans S 23 at Weleetka S 30 Victory Life O 7 Keota O 14 at Wetumka O 20 Caddo O 28 at Dewar N 4 Canadian
ALTUS (5A-2) (Chad Stone) S 2 Vernon, Texas S 9 Lawton Eisenhower S 15 at Lawton S 23 Northwest S 29 at Lawton MacArthur O 7 Capitol Hill O 14 at Durant O 20 Duncan O 28 at Chickasha N 4 at Ardmore ALVA (2A-1) (Ryan Laverty) S 1 at Elk City S 9 Blackwell S 16 Hobart S 23 at Millwood S 30 at Hennessey O 7 Tonkawa O 14 at Watonga O 20 at Perry O 28 Oklahoma Christian N 4 Chisholm ANADARKO (3A-1) (Kent Jackson) S 2 at Chickasha S 9 Centennial S 16 at Cache S 23 Lone Grove S 30 Marlow O 7 Bridge Creek O 14 at Riverside O 20 at Blanchard O 28 Tuttle N 4 at Weatherford ANTLERS (2A-4) (Harry Wright) S 1 at Valliant S 9 at Savanna S 16 Atoka S 23 Talihina S 30 at Konawa O 7 Marietta O 14 at Kingston O 20 Tishomingo O 28 at Coalgate N 4 Davis APACHE (A-3) (Larry McDaniel) S 1 at Washington S 9 Rush Springs S 16 Minco S 23 Burns Flat-Dill City S 30 at Mangum O 7 at Snyder O 14 Hollis O 20 at Okeene O 28 at Sayre N 4 Carnegie ARDMORE (5A-2) (Doug Wendell) S 2 at Ada S 9 at Carl Albert S 16 McAlester S 23 Lawton MacArthur S 30 at Northwest O 7 Durant O 14 at Capitol Hill O 20 Chickasha O 28 at Duncan N 4 Altus
ARKOMA (C-4) (Mark Weatherton) S 2 Keota S 9 Prue S 16 at SW Christian S 23 Bluejacket S 30 Eagle Point Chr. O 7 at Maud O 14 Midway O 20 at Webbers Falls O 28 Bokoshe N 4 at Claremore Chr. ATOKA (3A-8) (Joe Jones) S 2 Wilburton S 9 at Coalgate S 16 atAntlers S 23 at Eufaula S 30 Hugo O 7 at Seminole O 14 Idabel O 20 Stigler O 28 at Spiro N 4 Valliant
B BALKO (C-1) (Rusty Thomas) S 2 at Moscow, Kan. S 9 Shattuck S 16 at Sharon-Mutual S 23 at Goodwell S 30 Boise City O 7 Tyrone O 13 at Waynoka O 21 Open O 28 at Forgan N 4 Buffalo BARNSDALL (A-7) (Marlon Houston) S 2 at Caney Valley S 9 at Quinton S 16 Oklahoma Union S 23 Woodland S 30 at Liberty O 7 Foyil O 13 Hominy O 20 at Yale O 28 Drumright N 4 at Morrison BARTLESVILLE (6A-4) (John McKee) S 2 Shawnee S 9 at Tulsa East Central S 16 Skiatook S 23 Owasso S 30 at Ponca City O 7 Bixby O 14 at Sand Springs O 20 Tulsa Union O 28 at Stillwater N 4 at Enid BEAVER (A-1) (Miek McVay) S 2 at Turpin S 9 Hollis S 16 Booker, Texas S 23 at Texhoma S 30 at Oklahoma Bible O 7 Mooreland O 14 at Hooker O 20 Thomas O 28 at Fairview N 4 Turpin
BEGGS (3A-7) (Bob Craig) S 2 Kellyville S 9 at Seq. Tahlequah S 16 at Morris S 23 at Keys (Park Hill) S 30 Okmulgee O 7 at Victory Christian O 14 Roland O 20 at Henryetta O 28 Checotah N 3 Perkins
BOKOSHE (C-4) (Tyler Massey) S 2 Porum S 9 at Midway S 16 Webbers Falls S 23 Eagle Point S 30 at Claremore Chr. O 7 Prue O 14 Open O 20 Bluejacket O 28 at Arkoma N 4 Maud
BROKEN BOW (4A-4) (Greg Werner) S 2 at Idabel S 9 Durant S 16 Metro Christian S 23 at Muldrow S 30 Hilldale O 7 at Tulsa Webster O 14 at Stilwell O 20 at Poteau O 28 Sallisaw N 4 Fort Gibson
CANEY VALLEY (2A-7) (Anthony Fogle) S 2 Barnsdall S 9 Wyandotte S 16 at Salina S 23 Newkirk S 30 at Chelsea O 7 Pawnee O 14 at Mounds O 21 at Pawhuska O 28 Chouteau N 4 at Lincoln Christian
BERRYHILL (3A-5) (Pat Harper) S 2 at Glenpool S 9 Seneca, Mo. S 16 Tulsa Webster S 23 Lighthouse Chr. S 30 Blackwell O 6 at Cascia Hall O 14 Sperry O 20 at Dewey O 28 Nowata N 4 at Kellyville
BOULEVARD CHR. (IND.) (Joe Schmidt) A 26 Cookson Hills S 2 at Wesleyan Chr. S 9 Eagle Point S 16 Cornerstone Chr. S 23 Windsor Hills S 30 Life Christian O 7 Open O 14 Open O 20 Open O 28 Open
BUFFALO (C-1) (Blake Lamle) S 2 at Laverne S 9 at Forgan S 16 Shattuck S 23 at Sharon-Mutual S 30 Goodwell O 7 at Boise City O 14 Tyrone O 20 Waynoka O 28 Open N 4 at Balko
CANTON (B-1) (Rob Davis) S 2 Forgan S 9 Merritt S 16 at Pond Creek-Hunter S 23 at Laverne S 30 Kremlin-Hillsdale O 7 at Garber O 14 Seiling O 20 at Geary O 28 Ringwood N 4 Cherokee
BOWLEGS (B-2) (Scott Douthit) S 2 at Maud S 8 at Macomb S 16 Paoli S 23 at Cyril S 30 Okla. Christian Aca. O 7 at Sasakwa O 14 Fox O 20 at Davenport O 28 Alex N 4 Central Marlow
BURNS FLAT (A-3) (Patrick Bronn) S 2 at Cordell S 9 Open S 16 Mooreland S 23 at Apache S 30 Snyder O 7 at Hollis O 14 Sayre O 20 at Carnegie O 28 Mangum N 4 Minco
CARNEGIE (A-3) (Robert Bernard) S 2 Hobart S 9 at Frederick S 16 Thomas S 23 at Hollis S 30 Wellston O 7 Sayre O 14 at Mangum O 20 Burns Flat-Dill City O 28 Snyder N 4 at Apache
BIXBY (6A-4) (Loren Montgomery) S 2 Jenks S 9 Sapulpa S 16 at Mustang S 23 at Tulsa Union S 30 Stillwater O 7 at Bartlesville O 14 Enid O 20 at Owasso O 28 at Ponca City N 4 Sand Springs BLACKWELL (3A-5) (Ron Shroyer) S 2 at Perry S 9 at Alva S 16 Chisholm S 23 Cascia Hall S 30 at Berryhill O 7 at Metro Christian O 14 at Nowata O 21 Kellyville O 28 Dewey N 4 at Sperry BLUEJACKET (C-4) (Ronnie Simmons) S 2 at Welch S 16 SW Christian, Mo. S 23 at Arkoma S 30 Maud O 7 at Midway O 11 Cornerstone Chr. O 14 Webbers Falls O 20 at Bokoshe O 28 Claremore Chr. N 4 at Prue BOISE CITY (C-1) (Justin House) S 2 at Springfield, Colo. S 9 at Tyrone S 16 Waynoka S 23 Rolla, Kan. S 30 at Balko O 7 Buffalo O 14 at Shattuck O 20 at Sharon-Mutual O 28 Goodwell N 4 Forgan
BRAY-DOYLE (A-4) (David Perkins) S 2 Elmore City S 9 Dibble S 16 Maysville S 23 Wilson S 30 at Empire O 7 at Stratford O 14 at Healdton O 20 Ringling O 28 at Waurika N 4 Velma-Alma BRISTOW (3A-4) (Mike Legg) S 2 Cushing S 9 at Stroud S 16 Mannford S 23 at Little Axe S 30 Star Spencer O 7 at Prague O 14 Chandler O 20 at Checotah O 28 at Perkins N 4 Bethel BROKEN ARROW (6A-3) (Steve Spavital) S 2 Owasso S 10 at Odessa Permian S 16 at Tulsa Union S 23 Putnam West S 30 at Muskogee O 7 Sapulpa O 13 at Southmoore O 21 at Norman O 28 Jenks N 4 at Shawnee
C CACHE (4A-1) (Barry Foster) S 2 at Tuttle S 9 John Marshall S 16 Anadarko S 23 at Elk City S 30 Elgin O 7 at Clinton O 14 Woodward O 20 at Guymon O 28 McGuinness N 4 at Piedmont CADDO (B-3) (Randy Hitsman) S 2 at Kiefer S 9 at Dewar S 16 Canadian S 23 at Cave Springs S 30 Gans O 7 at Weleetka O 14 Victory Life O 20 at Allen O 28 Wetumka N 4 at Keota CANADIAN (B-3) (Don Farris) S 2 Strother S 9 Wetumka S 16 at Caddo S 23 Dewar S 30 at Keota O 7 at Cave Springs O 14 Gans O 20 at Weleetka O 28 Victory Life N 4 at Allen
CARNEY (C-3) (Casey Coles) S 2 at Macomb S 9 at DC-Lamont S 16 Medford S 20 at OSD S 30 SW Covenant O 7 at Covington-Douglas O 14 Timberlake O 20 at Prue O 28 Waukomis N 4 at Coyle CASCIA HALL (3A-5) (Joe Medina) S 2 at Holland Hall S 9 Glenpool S 16 Tulsa Edison S 23 at Blackwell S 30 Locust Grove O 6 Berryhill O 14 at Kellyville O 20 Nowata O 28 Sperry N 4 at Dewey CATOOSA (4A-3) (Aaron Meier) S 2 Skiatook S 9 at Collinsville S 16 at Fort Gibson S 23 Tulsa McLain S 30 Mannford O 7 at Oologah O 14 at Jay O 20 Wagoner O 28 at Vinita N 4 Miami
2011 OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES
C CAVE SPRINGS (B-3) (Steve Adair) S 2 Oaks S 9 Allen S 16 at Wetumka S 23 Caddo S 30 at Dewar O 7 Canadian O 14 at Keota O 20 at Gans O 28 Weleetka N 4 at Victory Life CEMENT (C-2) (Glenn Howard) S 2 Cyril S 9 Tipton S 16 at Grandfield S 23 Temple S 30 at Corn Bible O 7 Duke O 14 at Ryan O 20 Thackerville O 28 at Mt. View-Gotebo N 4 Open CENTRAL MARLOW (B-2) (Mark Perry) S 2 Mt. View-Gotebo S 9 at Paoli S 16 Okla. Christian Aca. S 23 at Fox S 30 Alex O 6 at Macomb O 14 Cyril O 21 at Sasakwa O 28 Davenport N 4 at Bowlegs CENTRAL SALLISAW (A-6) (John Hart) S 2 Kansas S 9 at Heavener S 16 at Talihina S 23 at Warner S 30 Savanna O 7 at Wewoka O 14 Haileyville O 21 at Quinton O 28 Gore N 4 Porum CHECOTAH (3A-7) (Brandon Turley) S 2 at Poteau S 9 Eufaula S 16 at Inola S 23 at Okmulgee S 30 Victory Christian O 7 at Roland O 14 Henryetta O 20 Bristow O 28 at Beggs N 4 Keys (Park Hill) CHELSEA (2A-7) (Wade Wolf) S 1 Inola S 9 at Foyil S 16 Ketchum S 23 at Pawnee S 30 Caney Valley O 7 at Pawhuska O 14 Chouteau O 20 at Lincoln Christian O 28 Newkirk N 4 at Nowata
CHEROKEE (B-1) (Bryce Schanbacher) S 2 at SW Christian S 9 at Laverne S 16 Kremlin-Hillsdale S 23 at Garber S 30 Seiling O 7 at Geary O 14 Ringwood O 20 Pond Creek-Hunter O 28 at Merritt N 4 at Canton
CLEVELAND (4A-2) (Dale Anderson) S 1 Hominy S 9 at Mannford S 16 at Dewey S 23 at Santa Fe South S 30 Tecumseh O 7 at McLoud O 14 Cushing O 20 Glenpool O 28 at Harrah N 4 Douglass
COMMERCE (2A-8) (Steve Moss) S 2 Oklahoma Union S 9 Lighthouse Chr. S 16 at Riverton, Kan. S 23 at Ketchum S 30 at Colcord O 7 Adair O 14 Wyandotte O 20 at Salina O 28 at Kansas N 3 Quapaw
CHICKASHA (5A-2) (Tom Cobble) S 2 Anadarko S 9 at El Reno S 16 Noble S 23 Durant S 30 at Capitol Hill O 7 Lawton MacArthur O 14 at Northwest O 20 at Ardmore O 28 Altus N 4 at Duncan
CLINTON (4A-1) (Mike Lee) S 2 Weatherford S 9 Heritage Hall S 16 at Plainview S 23 McGuinness S 30 at Piedmont O 7 Cache O 14 at Guymon O 20 at Elgin O 28 Elk City N 4 at Woodward
COOKSON HILLS CHR. (IND.) (Curtis Waltman) A 26 at Boulevard Chr. S 2 Open S 9 Open S 16 at Eagle Point S 24 Cornerstone Chr. (Mo.) O 1 Community Chr. JV O 7 at Riverfield O 14 Open O 20 Open O 28 Open N 4 Open
CHISHOLM (2A-1) (Joey Reinart) S 1 Oklahoma Bible S 9 at Fairview S 16 at Blackwell S 23 at Oklahoma Christian S 30 Perry O 7 Hennessey O 14 at Tonkawa O 20 Watonga O 28 Pioneer N 4 at Alva
COALGATE (2A-4) (Jeremy Reeder) S 2 at Stratford S 9 Atoka S 16 Holdenville S 23 Marietta S 30 at Kingston O 7 Tishomingo O 14 at Wilburton O 20 at Davis O 28 Antlers N 4 at Konawa
CHOUTEAU (2A-7) (Mark Jones) S 2 Warner S 8 at Adair S 16 Mounds S 23 at Fairland S 30 at Lincoln Christian O 7 Newkirk O 14 at Chelsea O 20 Pawnee O 28 at Caney Valley N 4 Pawhuska
COLCORD (2A-8) (Bud Simmons) S 1 Gentry, Ark. S 9 at Westville S 16 Haskell S 23 at Salina S 30 Commerce O 7 at Kansas O 14 Adair O 20 Quapaw O 28 at Wyandotte N 4 at Ketchum
CLAREMORE (5A-4) (Rob Gilbreath) S 1 Oologah S 9 at Miami S 16 at Tulsa Memorial S 23 Coweta S 30 at Tulsa Edison O 7 Pryor O 14 at Tulsa Central O 20 at Grove O 28 Tahlequah N 4 Tulsa East Central
COLLINSVILLE (5A-3) (Kevin Jones) S 2 at Mannford S 9 Catoosa S 16 at Oologah S 23 at Tulsa Hale S 30 Open O 7 at Tulsa Washington O 14 McAlester O 20 Skiatook O 28 at Tulsa Memorial N 4 Tulsa Kelley
CORN BIBLE (C-2) (Terry Fellenstein) S 2 at Merritt S 9 at Thackerville S 16 Mt. View-Gotebo S 23 at Grandfield S 30 Cement O 7 Destiny Christian O 14 Tipton O 20 Ryan O 28 at Temple N 4 at Duke
CLAREMORE CHR. (C-4) (Ryan Mullins) S 2 at Riverfield S 9 at Maud S 16 Midway S 22 at Webbers Falls S 30 Bokoshe O 7 Eagle Point O 14 at Prue O 20 Strother O 28 at Bluejacket N 4 Arkoma
COMANCHE (2A-3) (Steve Justus) S 1 Velma-Alma S 9 at Ringling S 16 Marlow S 23 at Walters S 30 Cordell O 7 at Washington O 14 Hobart O 20 Frederick O 28 at St. Mary N 4 at Lindsay
COV.-DOUGLAS (C-3) (Brian Smith) S 2 at Garber S 9 Webbers Falls S 16 SW Covenant S 23 at Tipton S 30 Timberlake O 7 Carney O 14 at Waukomis O 20 Medford O 28 at Coyle N 4 at DC-Lamont
COPAN (B-4) (Rob Carroll) S 2 Wetumka S 9 at South Coffeyville S 16 Kiefer S 23 at Depew S 30 Summit Christian O 7 at Welch O 14 Watts O 21 at Wesleyan Christian O 28 Agra N 4 at Oaks CORDELL (2A-3) (Dustin Beasley) S 2 Burns Flat-Dill City S 9 at Sayre S 16 at Snyder S 23 Lindsay S 30 at Comanche O 7 at Hobart O 14 St. Mary O 20 Walters O 28 at Washington N 4 Frederick
COWETA (5A-4) (Bubba Burcham) S 2 Wagoner S 9 at Sand Springs S 16 at Tulsa Kelley S 23 at Claremore S 30 Tulsa East Central O 7 at Grove O 14 Tahlequah O 20 Pryor O 28 at Tulsa Central N 4 Tulsa Edison CUSHING (4A-2) (Barrett Shupe) S 2 at Bristow S 9 Okmulgee S 16 at Perkins S 23 Harrah S 30 at Glenpool O 7 Douglass O 14 at Cleveland O 20 Tecumseh O 28 at Santa Fe South N 4 McLoud CYRIL (B-2) (Steve Vetter) S 2 at Cement S 9 at Alex S 16 Macomb S 23 Bowlegs S 30 at Sasakwa O 7 Davenport O 14 at Central Marlow O 20 Paoli O 28 at Okla. Christian Aca. N 4 Fox
D DAVIS (2A-4) (Jody Weber) S 2 at Ringling S 9 Sulphur S 16 at Heritage Hall S 23 Konawa S 30 at Marietta O 7 Kingston O 14 at Tishomingo O 20 Coalgate O 28 Open N 4 at Antlers DC-LAMONT (C-3) (David Zachary) S 1 at Kremlin-Hillsdale S 9 Carney S 16 at Waukomis S 23 Medford S 30 at Coyle O 7 at SW Covenant O 14 Forgan O 20 at Timberlake O 28 Open N 4 Covington-Douglas DEPEW (B-4) (Greg Benson) S 2 Weleetka S 9 Wesleyan Chr. S 16 at Agra S 23 Copan S 30 at South Coffeyville O 7 Kiefer O 14 at Oaks O 21 at Summit Christian O 28 Welch N 4 at Watts
DEWAR (B-3) (Josh Been) S 2 Davenport S 9 Caddo S 16 at Keota S 23 at Canadian S 30 Cave Springs O 7 at Gans O 14 Weleetka O 20 at Victory Life O 28 Allen N 4 at Wetumka DEWEY (3A-5) (Chris Revard) S 2 at Vinita S 9 at Verdigris S 16 Cleveland S 23 at Sperry S 30 at Kellyville O 7 Nowata O 14 Inola O 20 Berryhill O 28 at Blackwell N 4 Cascia Hall DICKSON (3A-2) (Jeremy Reed) S 2 at Kingston S 9 Stratford S 16 at Tishomingo S 23 Madill S 30 at Plainview O 7 Pauls Valley O 14 Norman JV O 20 Purcell O 28 at Lone Grove N 4 at Sulphur DRUMRIGHT (A-7) (Phil Elerick) S 2 Porter S 9 Wellston S 16 at Hulbert S 23 at Yale S 30 Open O 7 Morrison O 14 at Woodland O 20 Liberty O 28 at Barnsdall N 4 Hominy DUKE (C-2) (Jonathan Hampton) S 2 Gracemont S 9 Ryan S 16 at Temple S 23 at Mt. View-Gotebo S 30 Tyrone O 7 at Cement O 14 Thackerville O 20 at Tipton O 28 Grandfield N 4 Corn Bible DUNCAN (5A-2) (Jim Holloway) S 2 Guthrie S 9 at Noble S 16 at Carl Albert S 23 Capitol Hill S 30 at Durant O 7 Northwest O 14 at Lawton MacArthur O 20 at Altus O 28 Ardmore N 4 Chickasha
DURANT (5A-2) (Byron Cordell) S 2 McAlester S 9 at Broken Bow S 16 Hugo S 23 at Chickasha S 30 Duncan O 7 at Ardmore O 14 Altus O 20 Lawton MacArthur O 28 at Northwest N 4 at Capitol Hill
E EAGLE POINT CHR. (IND.) (Kirk Baker) S 2 at Life Christian S 9 at Boulevard Chr. S 16 Cookson Hills S 23 at Bokoshe S 30 at Arkoma O 7 at Claremore Chr. O 14 Open O 20 Open O 28 Open N 4 Open ELGIN (4A-1) (Curtis Lorah) S 2 Bridge Creek S 9 at Marlow S 16 Tuttle S 23 Piedmont S 30 at Cache O 7 Guymon O 14 at McGuinness O 20 Clinton O 28 at Woodward N 4 at Elk City ELK CITY (4A-1) (Jason Scheck) S 1 Alva S 9 at Weatherford S 16 at El Reno S 23 Cache S 30 at Guymon O 7 McGuinness O 14 at Piedmont O 20 Woodward O 28 at Clinton N 4 Elgin ELMORE CITY (A-5) (Sam Sharp) S 2 at Bray-Doyle S 9 Marietta S 16 Konawa S 23 at Stratford S 30 at Wynnewood O 7 Wayne O 14 Dibble O 21 at Maysville O 28 at Wilson N 4 Rush Springs EMPIRE (A-4) (Tony Roberts) S 2 Walters S 9 at Maysville S 16 Wayne S 23 at Rush Springs S 30 Bray-Doyle O 7 Healdton O 14 at Ringling O 21 at Waurika O 28 Velma-Alma N 4 at Wilson
2011 OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES
E ENID (6A-4) (Tommy Parker) S 2 Tulsa Kelley S 9 at Midwest City S 16 at Guthrie S 23 Ponca City S 30 at Owasso O 7 Sand Springs O 14 at Bixby O 20 Stillwater O 28 at Tulsa Union N 4 Bartlesville EUFAULA (3A-8) (Johnny Bohannon) S 2 Keys (Park Hill) S 9 at Checotah S 16 at Vian S 23 Atoka S 30 at Spiro O 7 Valliant O 14 at Stigler O 20 Hugo O 28 at Idabel N 4 Seminole
F FAIRLAND (A-8) (Jerry Johnson) S 2 at Wyandotte S 9 Quapaw S 16 at Oswego, Kan. S 23 Chouteau S 30 Oklahoma Union O 7 at Porter O 14 Afton O 21 Open O 28 Foyil N 4 at Hulbert FAIRVIEW (A-1) (Chris Cayot) S 2 Okeene S 9 Chisholm S 16 at Watonga S 23 at Thomas S 30 Turpin O 7 at Hooker O 14 Mooreland O 20 at Texhoma O 28 Beaver N 4 at Oklahoma Bible
FORGAN (C-1) (Doug Bowles) S 2 at Canton S 9 Buffalo S 16 at Tyrone S 23 at Shattuck S 30 Waynoka O 7 Sharon-Mutual O 14 at DC-Lamont O 20 at Goodwell O 28 Balko N 4 at Boise City FORT GIBSON (4A-4) (James Singleton) S 2 at Tahlequah S 9 Pryor S 16 Catoosa S 23 Tulsa Webster S 30 at Stilwell O 7 Sallisaw O 14 Hilldale O 20 at Muldrow O 28 Poteau N 4 at Broken Bow FOX (B-2) (Brent Phelps) S 2 at Ryan S 9 Sasakwa S 16 at Davenport S 23 Central Marlow S 30 at Paoli O 7 Okla. Christian Aca. O 14 at Bowlegs O 20 at Alex O 28 Macomb N 4 at Cyril
FOYIL (A-8)
(Jesse Leigh) S 2 at Ketchum S 9 Chelsea S 16 Adair S 23 at Porter S 30 Afton O 7 at Barnsdall O 14 at Morrison O 20 Hulbert O 28 at Fairland N 4 Oklahoma Union FREDERICK (2A-3) (Hugh Farmer) S 2 at Mangum S 9 Carnegie S 16 Dallas Gateway Charter S 23 at Hobart S 30 St. Mary O 7 at Walters O 14 Washington O 20 at Comanche O 28 Lindsay N 4 at Cordell
G GANS (B-3) (Trent Holt) S 2 Midway S 9 Victory Life S 16 at Allen S 23 Wetumka S 30 at Caddo O 7 Dewar O 14 at Canadian O 20 Cave Springs
O 28 at Keota N 4 at Weleetka GARBER (B-1)
(Mark Harmon) S 2 Covington-Douglas S 9 Geary S 16 at Ringwood S 23 Cherokee S 30 at Merritt O 7 Canton O 14 at Laverne O 20 Kremlin-Hillsdale O 28 at Pond Creek-Hunter N 4 at Seiling GEARY (B-1) (Sean Hamm) S 2 at Shattuck S 9 at Garber S 16 Seiling S 23 Pond Creek-Hunter S 30 at Ringwood O 7 Cherokee O 14 at Merritt O 20 Canton O 28 at Laverne N 4 Kremlin-Hillsdale GLENPOOL (4A-2) (Steve Edwards) S 2 Berryhill S 9 at Cascia Hall S 16 at Seq. Claremore S 23 at McLoud S 30 Cushing O 7 at Santa Fe South O 14 Tecumseh O 20 at Cleveland O 28 Douglass N 4 Harrah
GOODWELL (C-1) (Jason Pierson) S 1 at Texhoma JV S 9 at Waynoka S 16 Walsh, Colo. S 23 Balko S 30 at Buffalo O 7 Shattuck O 14 at Sharon-Mutual O 20 Forgan O 28 at Boise City N 4 Tyrone
GRANDFIELD (C-2) (Thomas Murray) S 2 at Frederick JV S 9 at Strother S 16 Cement S 23 Corn Bible S 30 at Tipton O 7 Ryan O 13 at Temple O 20 Mt. View-Gotebo O 28 at Duke N 4 at Thackerville
GORE (A-6) (Lee Blankenship) S 2 at Hackett, Ark. S 9 Talihina S 16 Panama S 23 at Haileyville S 30 Wewoka O 7 at Porum O 14 Quinton O 20 at Savanna O 28 at Central Sallisaw N 4 Warner
GROVE (5A-4) (Dennis Millican) S 2 Miami S 9 at Jay S 16 Wagoner S 23 Pryor S 30 at Tulsa Central O 7 Coweta O 14 at Tulsa Edison O 20 Claremore O 28 at Tulsa East Central N 4 at Tahlequah
GRACEMONT (IND.) (Jeremy Scott) A 26 Open S 2 at Duke S 9 Open S 16 at Life Christian S 23 SW Christian S 30 Medford O 7 OKC Patriots O 14 at Mt. View-Gotebo O 21 at Destiny Christian O 28 Open
GUYMON (4A-1) (Joe Litsch) S 2 Dalhart, Texas S 9 at Liberal, Kan. S 16 Hugoton, Kan. S 23 at Woodward S 30 Elk City O 7 at Elgin O 14 Clinton O 20 Cache O 28 at Piedmont N 4 at McGuinness
2011 OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES
H HAILEYVILLE (A-6) (Michael Martin) S 2 Talihina S 9 at Pocola S 16 at Lincoln, Ark. S 23 Gore S 30 Porum O 7 at Quinton O 14 at Central Sallisaw O 20 Warner O 28 Savanna N 4 at Wewoka HARTSHORNE (2A-6) (Bill Williams) S 2 at Henryetta S 9 at Holdenville S 16 Stigler S 23 at Heavener S 30 Tishomingo O 7 at Panama O 14 Pocola O 20 Vian O 28 at Talihina N 4 Wilburton HASKELL (2A-5) (Greg Wilson) S 2 at Stigler S 9 Kellyville S 16 at Colcord S 23 at Meeker S 30 Holdenville O 7 Oklahoma Union O 14 at Okemah O 20 Stroud O 28 at Morris N 4 Mounds HEALDTON (A-4) (David Bingman) S 2 at Rush Springs S 9 Snyder S 16 Walters S 23 at Velma-Alma S 30 Wilson O 7 at Empire O 14 Bray-Doyle O 20 at Wynnewood O 28 at Ringling N 4 Waurika HEAVENER (2A-6) (John Thompson) S 2 at Savanna S 9 Central Sallisaw S 16 at Paris, Ark. S 23 Hartshorne S 30 at Vian O 7 Wilburton O 14 at Talihina O 20 Open O 28 at Panama N 4 Pocola HENRYETTA (3A-7) (Kenny Speer) S 2 Hartshorne S 9 Morris S 16 at Kellyville S 23 Victory Christian S 30 at Roland O 7 at Chandler O 14 at Checotah O 20 Beggs O 28 at Keys (Park Hill) N 4 Okmulgee
HILLDALE (4A-4) (Chad Kirkhart) S 2 at Pryor S 9 Wagoner S 16 Tulsa Hale S 23 at Poteau S 30 at Broken Bow O 7 Muldrow O 14 at Fort Gibson O 21 Sallisaw O 27 at Tulsa Webster N 4 Stilwell
HOMINY (A-7) (Scott Harmon) S 1 at Cleveland S 9 Pawnee S 16 Pawhuska S 23 Morrison S 30 at Woodland O 7 Liberty O 13 at Barnsdall O 20 at Newkirk O 28 Yale N 4 at Drumright
HINTON (A-2) (James Hansen) S 2 at Thomas S 9 Watonga S 16 at Sayre S 23 Okeene S 30 at Minco O 7 Wellston O 14 Snyder O 20 at Pioneer O 28 Crescent N 4 at Cashion
HOOKER (A-1) (Jacob Kreamer) S 2 at Booker, Texas S 9 Open S 16 Gruver, Texas S 23 at Turpin S 30 at Thomas O 7 Fairview O 14 Beaver O 20 at Mooreland O 28 Oklahoma Bible N 4 at Texhoma
HOBART (2A-3) (Rod Wald) S 2 at Carnegie S 9 Mangum S 16 at Alva S 23 Frederick S 30 at Lindsay O 7 Cordell O 14 at Comanche O 20 St. Mary O 28 at Walters N 4 Washington
HUGO (3A-8) (Courtney Lattimore) S 2 at Vian S 9 Wewoka S 16 at Durant S 23 Stigler S 30 at Atoka O 7 Spiro O 14 at Valliant O 20 at Eufaula O 28 Seminole N 4 Idabel
HOLDENVILLE (2A-5) (Butch Rawls) S 1 Wewoka S 9 Hartshorne S 16 at Coalgate S 23 at Prague S 30 at Haskell O 7 Okemah O 14 at Stroud O 20 Morris O 28 at Mounds N 4 Meeker HOLLAND HALL (IND.) (Tag Gross) A 26 Trinity Valley S 2 Cascia Hall S 9 at Victory Christian S 16 Lincoln Christian S 23 at Houston Kinkaid S 30 Dallas St. Mark’s O 6 at Dallas Greenhill O 14 Houston Episcopal O 21 at Houston St. John’s O 28 Casady HOLLIS (A-3) (Reade Box) S 2 at Wellington, TX S 9 at Beaver S 16 at Quanah, Texas S 23 Carnegie S 30 at Sayre O 7 Burns Flat-Dill City O 14 at Apache O 20 at Mangum O 28 Open N 4 Snyder
HULBERT (A-8) (Mitchell Crittenden) S 2 Yale S 9 at Mounds S 16 Drumright S 23 at Oklahoma Union S 30 Porter O 7 at Afton O 14 Regent Prep O 20 at Foyil O 28 Glenpool JV N 4 Fairland
I IDABEL (3A-8) (Corey Russell) S 2 Broken Bow S 9 Poteau S 16 at Horatio, Ark. S 23 Spiro S 30 at Valliant O 7 Stigler O 14 at Atoka O 20 at Seminole O 28 Eufaula N 4 at Hugo INOLA (3A-6) (Lynn Cutshaw) S 1 at Chelsea S 9 Salina S 16 Checotah S 23 at Seq. Claremore S 30 at Verdigris O 7 Seq. Tahlequah O 14 at Dewey O 20 Westville O 28 at Metro Christian N 4 Locust Grove
J JAY (4A-3) (Darrin Wegner) S 2 Gravette, Ark. S 9 Grove S 16 at McDonald Cty, Mo. S 23 Miami S 30 Vinita O 7 at Wagoner O 14 Catoosa O 20 at Mannford O 28 Oologah N 4 at Tulsa McLain JENKS (6A-3) (Allan Trimble) S 2 at Bixby S 9 Tulsa Union (Skelly) S 16 Owasso S 23 Shawnee S 30 at Putnam West O 7 Muskogee O 14 at Sapulpa O 20 Southmoore O 28 at Broken Arrow N 4 at Norman
K KANSAS (2A-8) (Eddie Barnwell) S 2 at Central Sallisaw S 8 at Locust Grove S 16 Westville S 23 at Wyandotte S 30 Salina O 7 Colcord O 14 at Quapaw O 20 Ketchum O 28 Commerce N 4 at Adair KELLYVILLE (3A-5) (Kelly Anderson) S 2 at Beggs S 9 at Haskell S 16 Henryetta S 23 at Nowata S 30 Dewey O 7 at Sperry O 14 Cascia Hall O 21 at Blackwell O 28 Verdigris N 4 Berryhill KEOTA (B-3) (Eric Henry) S 2 at Arkoma S 9 at Weleetka S 16 Dewar S 23 at Victory Life S 30 Canadian O 7 at Allen O 14 Cave Springs O 20 at Wetumka O 28 Gans N 4 Caddo KETCHUM (2A-8) (Ryan Rogers) S 2 Foyil S 9 Afton S 16 at Chelsea S 23 Commerce S 30 at Adair O 7 at Wyandotte O 14 Salina O 20 at Kansas O 28 at Quapaw N 4 Colcord
KEYS (PARK HILL) (3A-7) (Gary Willis) S 2 at Eufaula S 9 Vian S 16 at Verdigris S 23 Beggs S 30 at Bethel O 7 at Okmulgee O 14 at Victory Christian O 20 Roland O 28 Henryetta N 4 at Checotah KIEFER (B-4) (Josh Calvert) S 2 Caddo S 9 Agra S 16 at Copan S 23 South Coffeyville S 30 at Oaks O 7 at Depew O 14 Summit Christian O 20 at Welch O 28 Watts N 4 at Wesleyan Christian KINGSTON (2A-4) (John Caraway) S 2 Dickson S 9 at Madill S 16 Valliant S 23 at Tishomingo S 30 Coalgate O 7 at Davis O 14 Antlers O 20 at Konawa O 28 Marietta N 4 at Plainview KONAWA (2A-4) (Brent Daniel) S 2 at Wayne S 9 Meeker S 16 at Elmore City S 23 at Davis S 30 Antlers O 7 Open O 14 at Marietta O 20 Kingston O 28 at Tishomingo N 4 Coalgate KREMLIN-HILLSDALE (B-1) (Terry Fettke) S 1 DC-Lamont S 9 Ringwood S 16 at Cherokee S 23 Merritt S 30 at Canton O 7 Laverne O 14 at Pond Creek-Hunter O 20 at Garber O 28 Seiling N 4 at Geary
L LAVERNE (B-1) (Tim Allen) S 2 Buffalo S 9 Cherokee S 16 at Merritt S 23 Canton S 30 at Pond Creek-Hunter O 7 at Kremlin-Hillsdale O 14 Garber O 20 at Seiling O 28 Geary N 4 at Ringwood
LAWTON (6A-2) (Randy Breeze) S 2 at Lawton Eisenhower S 9 Lawton MacArthur S 15 Altus S 23 at Mustang S 30 Edmond Santa Fe O 7 at U.S. Grant O 13 Del City O 21 at Edmond North O 28 Putnam City N 4 at Westmoore
LOCUST GROVE (3A-6) (Travis Sims) S 1 Salina S 8 Kansas S 16 at Vinita S 23 at Metro Christian S 30 at Cascia Hall O 7 Westville O 14 at Verdigris O 20 Seq. Tahlequah O 28 Seq. Claremore N 4 at Inola
L. EISENHOWER (6A-1) (Boone Copeland) S 2 Lawton S 9 at Altus S 16 at Lawton MacArthur S 23 Norman North S 30 at Choctaw O 7 Yukon O 14 at Edmond Memorial O 20 Putnam North O 28 at Midwest City N 4 Moore
LONE GROVE (3A-2) (Kenny Ridley) S 2 Marlow S 9 Tishomingo S 16 at Wynnewood S 23 at Anadarko S 30 Sulphur O 7 Madill O 14 at Plainview O 20 at Pauls Valley O 28 Dickson N 4 at Purcell
L. MACARTHUR (5A-2) (Brett Manning) S 1 Wichita Falls S 9 at Lawton S 16 Lawton Eisenhower S 23 at Ardmore S 29 Altus O 7 at Chickasha O 14 Duncan O 20 at Durant O 27 Capitol Hill N 4 at Northwest
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LIBERTY (A-7) (Brian Tinker) S 2 Mounds S 9 Open S 16 at Porter S 23 at Afton S 30 Barnsdall O 7 at Hominy O 14 Yale O 20 at Drumright O 28 Morrison N 4 at Woodland LINCOLN CHR. (2A-7) (Darren Melton) S 2 at Morris S 9 Chr. Heritage S 16 at Holland Hall S 23 at Pawhuska S 30 Chouteau O 7 Vian O 14 at Newkirk O 20 Chelsea O 28 at Pawnee N 4 Caney Valley LINDSAY (2A-3) (Tom Ferguson) S 2 Purcell S 9 Blanchard S 16 at Pauls Valley S 23 at Cordell S 30 Hobart O 7 at St. Mary O 14 Walters O 20 at Washington O 28 at Frederick N 4 Comanche
MADILL (3A-2) (Milton Cooper) S 2 at Tishomingo S 9 Kingston S 16 Bethel S 23 at Dickson S 30 Purcell O 7 at Lone Grove O 14 Sulphur O 20 at Marietta O 28 at Plainview N 4 Pauls Valley MANGUM (A-3) (Larry Lewis) S 2 Frederick S 9 at Hobart S 16 Okeene S 23 at Snyder S 30 Apache O 6 at Altus JV O 14 Carnegie O 20 Hollis O 28 at Burns Flat-Dill City N 4 at Sayre MANNFORD (4A-3) (Jason Landrum) S 2 Collinsville S 9 Cleveland S 16 at Bristow S 23 at Oologah S 30 at Catoosa O 7 Tulsa McLain O 14 at Vinita O 20 Jay O 28 at Miami N 4 Wagoner MARIETTA (2A-4) (Dewayne Taylor) S 2 at Wilson S 9 at Elmore City S 16 Waurika S 23 at Coalgate S 30 Davis O 7 at Antlers O 14 Konawa O 20 Madill O 28 at Kingston N 4 Tishomingo
2011 OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES
M MARLOW (3A-1) (Jeremy Gage) S 2 at Lone Grove S 9 Elgin S 16 at Comanche S 23 Weatherford S 30 at Anadarko O 7 Sulphur O 14 at Bridge Creek O 20 Riverside O 28 at Blanchard N 4 Tuttle MAUD (C-4) (Bruce Harrell) S 2 Bowlegs S 9 Claremore Chr. S 16 at Prue S 22 Strother S 30 at Bluejacket O 7 Arkoma O 11 at OSD O 20 at Midway O 28 Webbers Falls N 4 at Bokoshe MAYSVILLE (A-5) (Richard Norman) S 2 Chr. Heritage S 9 Empire S 16 at Bray-Doyle S 23 Wynnewood S 30 at Wayne O 7 Dibble O 14 at Velma-Alma O 21 Elmore City O 28 at Rush Springs N 4 at Stratford MCALESTER (5A-3) (Bryan Pratt) S 2 at Durant S 9 Ada S 16 at Ardmore S 23 Tulsa Memorial S 30 at Skiatook O 7 Tulsa Kelley O 14 at Collinsville O 20 Tulsa NOAH O 27 at Tulsa Hale N 4 Tulsa Washington MEDFORD (C-3) (Chad Burnham) S 1 Pond Creek-Hunter S 9 Coyle S 16 at Carney S 23 at DC-Lamont S 30 at Gracemont O 7 Open O 14 SW Covenant O 20 at Covington-Douglas O 28 Timberlake N 4 Waukomis MERRITT (B-1) (Kevin Schmidt) S 2 Corn Bible S 9 at Canton S 16 Laverne S 23 at Kremlin-Hillsdale S 30 Garber O 7 at Seiling O 14 Geary O 20 at Ringwood O 28 Cherokee N 4 at Pond Creek-Hunter
METRO CHRISTIAN (3A-6) (Jared McCoy) S 2 Oklahoma Christian S 9 at Tulsa NOAH S 16 at Broken Bow S 23 Locust Grove S 30 at Westville O 7 Blackwell O 14 at Seq. Tahlequah O 20 Verdigris O 28 Inola N 4 at Seq. Claremore MIAMI (4A-3) (Rick Woods) S 2 at Grove S 9 Claremore S 16 Pryor S 23 at Jay S 30 Wagoner O 7 at Vinita O 14 Tulsa McLain (NEO) O 20 at Oologah O 28 Mannford N 4 at Catoosa MIDWAY (C-4) (Jeremy Jackson) S 2 at Gans S 9 Bokoshe S 16 at Claremore Chr. S 23 Prue S 30 Open O 7 Bluejacket O 14 at Arkoma O 20 Maud O 28 Open N 4 at Webbers Falls MOORELAND (A-1) (Frank Howard) S 2 Sayre S 9 Pioneer S 16 at Burns Flat-Dill City S 23 at Oklahoma Bible S 30 Texhoma O 7 at Beaver O 14 at Fairview O 20 Hooker O 28 at Turpin N 4 Thomas MORRIS (2A-5) (Larry Crenshaw) S 2 Lincoln Christian S 9 at Henryetta S 16 Beggs S 23 Stroud S 30 at Jones O 7 at Mounds O 14 Meeker O 20 at Holdenville O 28 Haskell N 4 at Okemah MORRISON (A-7) (Cory Bales) S 1 at Tonkawa S 9 Cashion S 16 at Pawnee S 23 at Hominy S 30 Yale O 7 at Drumright O 14 Foyil O 20 Woodland O 28 at Liberty N 4 Barnsdall
MOUNDS (2A-5) (Gabe Ellis) S 2 at Liberty S 9 Hulbert S 16 at Chouteau S 23 Okemah S 30 at Stroud O 7 Morris O 14 Caney Valley O 20 at Meeker O 28 Holdenville N 4 at Haskell MT. VIEW-GOTEBO (C-2) (Barret Richardson) S 2 at Central Marlow S 9 Temple S 16 at Corn Bible S 23 Duke S 30 at Ryan O 7 at Thackerville O 14 Gracemont O 20 at Grandfield O 28 Cement N 4 Tipton MULDROW (4A-4) (Robert Johnson) S 2 at Roland S 9 Spiro S 16 at Sperry S 23 Broken Bow S 30 Sallisaw O 7 at HIlldale O 14 at Tulsa Webster O 20 Fort Gibson O 28 at Stilwell N 4 Poteau MUSKOGEE (6A-3) (Josh Blankenship) S 2 at Sand Springs S 9 at Owasso S 16 Tulsa Central S 22 at Southmoore S 30 Broken Arrow O 7 at Jenks O 14 Shawnee O 20 at Putnam West O 28 Norman N 4 Sapulpa
N NEWKIRK (2A-7) (Bob Underwood) S 2 at Pioneer S 9 Tonkawa S 16 at Yale S 23 at Caney Valley S 30 Pawhuska O 7 at Chouteau O 14 Lincoln Christian O 20 Hominy O 28 at Chelsea N 4 Pawnee NOWATA (3A-5) (Randel Zabel) S 2 Pawhuska S 9 at Vinita S 16 at Wyandotte S 23 Kellyville S 30 Sperry O 7 at Dewey O 14 Blackwell O 20 at Cascia Hall O 28 at Berryhill N 4 Chelsea
O OAKS (B-4) (C.D. Thompson) S 2 at Cave Springs S 9 at Welch S 16 South Coffeyville S 23 at Watts S 30 Kiefer O 7 at Wesleyan Chr. O 14 Depew O 20 at Agra O 28 Summit Christian N 4 Copan OKEENE (A-2) (Jeff Wardlaw) S 2 at Fairview S 9 Thomas S 16 at Mangum S 23 at Hinton S 30 Pioneer O 7 at Crescent O 14 Cashion O 20 Apache O 28 at Minco N 4 Wellston
OKEMAH (2A-5) (Joe Turner) S 2 at Seq. Tahlequah S 9 Prague S 16 at Okmulgee S 23 at Mounds S 30 Meeker O 7 at Holdenville O 14 Haskell O 20 Porter O 28 at Stroud N 4 Morris OKLAHOMA BIBLE (A-1) (Mark Boyd) S 1 at Chisholm S 9 Yale S 16 at Pioneer S 23 Mooreland S 30 Beaver O 7 at Texhoma O 14 at Thomas O 20 Turpin O 28 at Hooker N 4 Fairview OKLA. SCHOOL/DEAF (IND.) (Tommy Varner) S 1 at Windsor Hills S 8 at Missouri Deaf S 17 at Mississippi Deaf S 20 Carney S 29 Kansas Deaf O 8 Iowa Deaf O 11 Maud O 19 Wisconsin Deaf O 27 Arkansas Deaf N 1 at OKC Patriots
OKLAHOMA UNION (A-8) (Lance Williams) S 2 at Commerce S 9 at Sunrise Chr. (Kan.) S 16 at Barnsdall S 23 Hulbert S 30 at Fairland O 7 at Haskell O 14 Porter O 21 at Afton O 29 Lighthouse Chr. N 4 at Foyil OKMULGEE (3A-7) (John Horner) S 2 Seminole S 9 at Cushing S 16 Okemah S 23 Checotah S 30 at Beggs O 7 Keys (Park Hill) O 14 at Little Axe O 20 Victory Christian O 28 at Roland N 4 at Henryetta OOLOGAH (4A-3) (Brandon Craig) S 1 at Claremore S 9 at Skiatook S 16 Collinsville S 23 Mannford S 30 at Tulsa McLain O 7 Catoosa O 14 at Wagoner O 20 Miami O 28 at Jay N 4 Vinita
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O OWASSO (6A-4) (Bill Patterson) S 2 at Broken Arrow S 9 Muskogee S 16 at Jenks S 23 at Bartlesville S 30 Enid O 7 at Tulsa Union O 14 Stillwater O 20 Bixby O 28 at Sand Springs N 4 Ponca City
P PANAMA (2A-6) (Brandon Ellis) S 1 at Spiro S 9 Roland S 16 at Gore S 23 Wilburton S 30 at Talihina O 7 Hartshorne O 14 at Vian O 20 at Pocola O 28 Heavener N 3 at Tulsa NOAH PAOLI (B-2) (Justin Hannah) S 2 Thackerville S 9 Central Marlow S 16 at Bowlegs S 23 at Okla. Christian Aca. S 30 Fox O 7 at Alex O 14 Macomb O 20 at Cyril O 28 Sasakwa N 4 at Davenport PAWHUSKA (2A-7) (Eddy Scott) S 2 at Nowata S 9 Perry S 16 at Hominy S 23 Lincoln Christian S 30 at Newkirk O 7 Chelsea O 14 at Pawnee O 21 Caney Valley O 28 Woodland N 4 at Chouteau PAWNEE (2A-7) (Jody Boyd) S 2 Woodland S 9 at Hominy S 16 Morrison S 23 Chelsea S 30 at Tonkawa O 7 at Caney Valley O 14 Pawhuska O 20 at Chouteau O 28 Lincoln Christian N 4 at Newkirk PERRY (2A-1) (Craig Hixon) S 2 Blackwell S 9 at Pawhuska S 16 Crescent S 23 Hennessey S 30 at Chisholm O 7 at Oklahoma Christian O 14 at Crooked Oak O 20 Alva O 28 at Tonkawa N 4 Watonga
PIONEER (A-2) (Kurt Myers) S 2 Newkirk S 9 at Mooreland S 16 Oklahoma Bible S 23 Cashion S 30 at Okeene O 7 Minco O 14 at Wellston O 20 Hinton O 28 at Chisholm N 4 at Crescent PLAINVIEW (3A-2) (Chris Berus) S 2 Aubrey, TX S 9 at Sanger, TX S 16 Clinton S 23 at Pauls Valley S 30 Dickson O 7 at Purcell O 14 Lone Grove O 20 at Sulphur O 28 Madill N 4 Kingston POCOLA (2A-6) (Rick Lang) S 2 Regent Prep S 9 Haileyville S 16 at Quinton S 23 Vian S 30 at Wilburton O 7 Talihina O 14 at Hartshorne O 20 Panama O 27 at Stigler JV N 4 at Heavener PONCA CITY (6A-4) (Rob Fry) S 2 at Sapulpa S 9 Guthrie S 16 at Shawnee S 23 at Enid S 30 Bartlesville O 7 at Stillwater O 14 Tulsa Union O 20 Sand Springs O 28 Bixby N 4 at Owasso PC-HUNTER (B-1) (David Kerr) S 1 at Medford S 9 at Seiling S 16 Canton S 23 at Geary S 30 Laverne O 7 at Ringwood O 14 Kremlin-Hillsdale O 20 at Cherokee O 28 Garber N 4 Merritt PORTER (A-8) (Ron Coppedge) S 2 at Drumright S 9 Warner S 16 Liberty S 23 Foyil S 30 at Hulbert O 7 Fairland O 14 at Oklahoma Union O 20 at Okemah O 28 Afton N 4 Open
PORUM (A-6) (Kenny Hokit) S 2 at Bokoshe S 8 Gans JV S 16 Open S 23 Savanna S 30 at Haileyville O 7 Gore O 14 Warner O 20 at Wewoka O 28 Quinton N 4 at Central Sallisaw POTEAU (4A-4) (Jeff Broyles) S 2 Checotah S 9 at Idabel S 16 Gravette, Ark. S 23 Hilldale S 30 at Tulsa Webster O 7 Stilwell O 13 at Sallisaw O 20 Broken Bow O 28 at Fort Gibson N 4 at Muldrow PRAGUE (3A-4) (Kyle Fridrich) S 2 at Meeker S 9 at Okemah S 16 Stroud S 23 Holdenville S 30 Chandler O 7 Bristow O 14 at Perkins O 20 at Bethel O 28 Little Axe N 4 at Star Spencer PRUE (C-4) (Johnny Ray) S 2 at South Coffeyville S 9 at Arkoma S 16 Maud S 23 at Midway S 30 Webbers Falls O 7 at Bokoshe O 14 Claremore Chr. O 20 Carney O 28 at Strother N 4 Bluejacket PRYOR (5A-4) (J.R. Winton) S 2 Hilldale S 9 at Fort Gibson S 16 at Miami S 23 at Grove S 30 Tahlequah O 7 at Claremore O 14 Tulsa East Central O 20 at Coweta O 28 Tulsa Edison N 4 Tulsa Central
Q QUAPAW (2A-8) (Brad Homer) S 2 Oswego, Kan. S 9 at Fairland S 16 at Afton S 23 Adair S 30 Wyandotte O 7 at Salina O 14 Kansas O 20 at Colcord O 28 Ketchum N 3 at Commerce
QUINTON (A-6) (Chad Gragg) S 2 at Community Chr. S 9 Barnsdall S 16 Pocola S 23 Wewoka S 30 at Warner O 7 Haileyville O 14 at Gore O 21 Central Sallisaw O 28 at Porum N 3 at Savanna
R REJOICE CHR. (IND.) (Albert Kemp) S 2 Summit Christian S 9 Open S 16 OKC Patriots S 23 Destiny Christian S 30 at Community Chr. O 7 Life Christian O 14 at Windsor Hills O 21 at SW Christian O 28 SW Covenant N 4 Open RINGLING (A-4) (Tracy Gandy) S 2 Davis S 9 Comanche S 16 Open S 23 at Waurika S 30 Velma-Alma O 7 at Wilson O 14 Empire O 20 at Bray-Doyle O 28 Healdton N 4 at Wayne RINGWOOD (B-1) (Rustin Donaldson) S 2 at Timberlake S 9 at Kremlin-Hillsdale S 16 Garber S 23 at Seiling S 30 Geary O 7 Pond Creek-Hunter O 14 at Cherokee O 20 Merritt O 28 at Canton N 4 Laverne RIVERFIELD (IND.) (Jason Bogle) A 26 Open S 2 Claremore Chr. S 9 Open S 16 at Strother S 23 at Life Christian S 30 at Waukomis O 7 Cookson Hills O 14 Strother O 20 Open O 28 Open RIVERSIDE (3A-1) (James Sutteer) S 2 SeeWorth Aca. S 9 Santa Fe South S 15 at Northeast S 23 at Blanchard S 30 Tuttle O 7 at Weatherford O 14 Anadarko O 20 at Marlow O 28 Bridge Creek N 4 Open
ROLAND (3A-7) (Jeff Streun) S 2 Muldrow S 9 at Panama S 16 at Spiro S 23 Westville S 30 Henryetta O 7 Checotah O 14 at Beggs O 20 at Keys (Park Hill) O 28 Okmulgee N 4 at Victory Christian RUSH SPRINGS (A-5) (Tim Beard) S 2 Healdton S 9 at Apache S 16 at Velma-Alma S 23 Empire S 30 Stratford O 7 Wynnewood O 14 at Wayne O 20 at Dibble O 28 Maysville N 4 at Elmore City RYAN (C-2) (Stan Mueggenborg) S 2 Fox S 9 at Duke S 16 Coyle S 23 at Thackerville S 30 Mt. View-Gotebo O 7 at Grandfield O 14 Cement O 20 at Corn Bible O 28 Tipton N 4 Temple
S SALINA (2A-8) (Kyle Fowler) S 1 at Locust Grove S 9 at Inola S 16 Caney Valley S 23 Colcord S 30 at Kansas O 7 Quapaw O 14 at Ketchum O 20 Commerce O 28 Adair N 4 at Wyandotte SALLISAW (4A-4) (Craig Benson) S 2 Greenwood, Ark. S 9 at Alma, Ark. S 16 Tahlequah S 23 Stilwell S 30 at Muldrow O 7 at Fort Gibson O 13 Poteau O 21 at Hilldale O 28 at Broken Bow N 4 Tulsa Webster SAND SPRINGS (6A-4) (Dustin Kinard) S 2 Muskogee S 9 Coweta S 16 at Sapulpa S 23 at Stillwater S 30 Tulsa Union O 7 at Enid O 14 Bartlesville O 20 at Ponca City O 28 Owasso N 4 at Bixby
SAPULPA (6A-3) (Mike Gottsch) S 2 Ponca City S 9 at Bixby S 16 Sand Springs S 23 at Norman S 30 Southmoore O 7 at Broken Arrow O 14 Jenks O 20 at Shawnee O 28 Putnam West N 4 at Muskogee
SEQ. CLAREMORE (3A-6) (Jody Iams) S 2 at Siloam Springs S 9 Sperry S 16 Glenpool S 23 Inola S 30 at Seq. Tahlequah O 7 Verdigris O 14 at Westville O 20 Open O 28 at Locust Grove N 4 Metro Christian
SASAKWA (B-2) (Johnnie Loggins) S 2 at Allen S 9 at Fox S 16 Alex S 22 at Macomb S 30 Cyril O 7 Bowlegs O 14 at Davenport O 21 Central Marlow O 28 at Paoli N 4 Okla. Christian Aca.
SEQ. TAHLEQUAH (3A-6) (Brent Scott) S 2 Okemah S 9 Beggs S 16 at Victory Christian S 23 Verdigris S 30 Seq. Claremore O 7 at Inola O 14 Metro Christian O 20 at Locust Grove O 28 at Westville N 4 Open
SAVANNA (A-6) (James Bond) S 2 Heavener S 9 Antlers S 16 at Wilburton S 23 Porum S 30 at Central Sallisaw O 7 Warner O 14 at Wewoka O 20 Gore O 28 at Haileyville N 3 Quinton
SHARON-MUTUAL (C-1) (Chris Syms) S 1 at Seiling S 9 Timberlake S 16 Balko S 23 Buffalo S 30 at Shattuck O 7 at Forgan O 14 Goodwell O 20 Boise City O 28 at Tyrone N 4 at Waynoka
SAYRE (A-3) (Wes Brower) S 2 at Mooreland S 9 Cordell S 16 Hinton S 23 at Crescent S 30 Hollis O 7 at Carnegie O 14 at Burns Flat-Dill City O 20 at Snyder O 28 Apache N 4 Mangum
SHATTUCK (C-1) (Troy Bullard) S 2 Geary S 9 at Balko S 16 at Buffalo S 23 Forgan S 30 Sharon-Mutual O 7 at Goodwell O 14 Boise City O 21 at Tyrone O 28 Waynoka N 4 Open
SEILING (B-1) (Andy Claborn) S 1 Sharon-Mutual S 9 Pond Creek-Hunter S 16 at Geary S 23 Ringwood S 30 at Cherokee O 7 Merritt O 14 at Canton O 20 Laverne O 28 at Kremlin-Hillsdale N 4 Garber
SKIATOOK (5A-3) (Vance Miller) S 2 at Catoosa S 9 Oologah S 16 at Bartlesville S 23 at Tulsa Washington S 30 McAlester O 6 at Tulsa Hale O 14 Open O 20 at Collinsville O 28 Tulsa Kelley N 4 Tulsa Memorial
SEMINOLE (3A-8) (Mike Snyder) S 2 at Okmulgee S 9 Tecumseh S 16 McLoud S 23 Valliant S 30 at Stigler O 7 Atoka O 14 at Spiro O 20 Idabel O 28 at Hugo N 4 at Eufaula
SNYDER (A-3) (Don Craig) S 2 at Waurika S 9 at Healdton S 16 Cordell S 23 Mangum S 30 at Burns Flat-Dill City O 7 Apache O 14 at Hinton O 20 Sayre O 28 at Carnegie N 4 at Hollis
2011 OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES
S S. COFFEYVILLE (B-4) (Craig Hood) S 2 Prue S 9 Copan S 16 at Oaks S 23 at Kiefer S 30 Depew O 7 at Summit Christian O 14 Welch O 20 at Watts O 28 Wesleyan Chr. N 4 at Agra SPERRY (3A-5) (Robert Park) S 2 Verdigris S 9 at Seq. Claremore S 16 Muldrow S 23 Dewey S 30 at Nowata O 7 Kellyville O 14 at Berryhill O 21 Open O 28 at Cascia Hall N 4 Blackwell SPIRO (3A-8) (Chris Bunch) S 1 Panama S 9 at Muldrow S 16 Roland S 23 at Idabel S 30 Eufaula O 7 at Hugo O 14 Seminole O 20 at Valliant O 28 Atoka N 4 at Stigler STIGLER (3A-8) (Chris Risenhoover) S 2 Haskell S 9 at Wilburton S 16 at Hartshorne S 23 at Hugo S 30 Seminole O 7 at Idabel O 14 Eufaula O 20 at Atoka O 28 Valliant N 4 Spiro STILWELL (4A-4) (Tom Schroeder) S 2 at Tulsa Hale S 9 Tahlequah S 16 Tulsa NOAH S 23 at Sallisaw S 30 Fort Gibson O 7 at Poteau O 14 Broken Bow O 20 Tulsa Webster O 28 Muldrow N 4 at Hilldale STRATFORD (A-5) (Robert McDown) S 2 Coalgate S 9 at Dickson S 16 at Wewoka S 23 Elmore City S 30 at Rush Springs O 7 Bray-Doyle O 14 at Wynnewood O 20 Wayne O 28 at Dibble N 4 Maysville
STROTHER (IND.) (Jason McVeigh) S 2 at Canadian S 9 Grandfield S 16 Riverfield S 22 at Maud S 30 Windsor Hills O 7 at Webbers Falls O 14 at Riverfield O 20 at Claremore Chr. O 28 Prue STROUD (2A-5) (Chris Elerick) S 1 Chandler S 9 Bristow S 16 at Prague S 23 at Morris S 30 Mounds O 7 at Meeker O 14 Holdenville O 20 at Haskell O 28 Okemah N 4 at Luther SULPHUR (3A-2) (Jim Dixon) S 2 Lexington S 9 at Davis S 17 Ardmore JV S 23 Purcell S 30 at Lone Grove O 7 at Marlow O 14 at Madill O 20 Plainview O 28 at Pauls Valley N 4 Dickson SUMMIT CHR. (B-4) (Ron Davis) S 2 at Rejoice Christian S 9 Watts S 16 at Wesleyan Chr. S 23 Agra S 30 at Copan O 7 South Coffeyville O 14 at Kiefer O 21 Depew O 28 at Oaks N 4 at Welch
T TAHLEQUAH (5A-4) (Charles Cooper) S 2 Fort Gibson S 9 at Stilwell S 16 at Sallisaw S 23 Tulsa Central S 30 at Pryor O 7 Tulsa Edison O 14 at Coweta O 20 Tulsa East Central O 28 at Claremore N 4 Grove TALIHINA (2A-6) (Kelly Gravitt) S 2 at Haileyville S 9 at Gore S 16 Central Sallisaw S 23 at Antlers S 30 Panama O 7 at Pocola O 14 Heavener O 20 at Wilburton O 28 Hartshorne N 4 at Vian
TEMPLE (C-2) (Brad Spurlock) S 2 at Alex S 9 at Mt. View-Gotebo S 16 Duke S 23 at Cement S 30 Thackerville O 7 at Tipton O 13 Grandfield O 21 Open O 28 Corn Bible N 4 at Ryan
TISHOMINGO (2A-4) (Mark Patterson) S 2 Madill S 9 at Lone Grove S 16 Dickson S 23 Kingston S 30 at Hartshorne O 7 at Coalgate O 14 Davis O 20 at Antlers O 28 Konawa N 4 at Marietta
TULSA KELLEY (5A-3) (JJ Tappana) S 2 at Enid S 9 McGuinness S 16 Coweta S 23 Open S 30 Tulsa Hale O 7 at McAlester O 14 Tulsa Washington O 21 Tulsa Memorial O 28 at Skiatook N 4 at Collinsville
TULSA WEBSTER (4A-4) (Don Gibson) S 2 Victory Christian S 9 at Shiloh Christian, Ark. S 16 at Berryhill S 23 at Fort Gibson S 30 Poteau O 7 Broken Bow O 14 Muldrow O 20 at Stilwell O 27 Hilldale N 4 at Sallisaw
TEXHOMA (A-1) (Aaron Witten) S 2 at Gruver, Texas S 9 Sunray, Texas S 16 at Stratford, Texas S 23 Beaver S 30 at Mooreland O 7 Oklahoma Bible O 14 at Turpin O 20 Fairview O 28 at Thomas N 4 Hooker
TONKAWA (2A-1) (Mike Kirtley) S 1 Morrison S 9 at Newkirk S 16 at Woodland S 23 Watonga S 30 Pawnee O 7 at Alva O 14 Chisholm O 20 at Hennessey O 28 Perry N 4 at Oklahoma Christian
TULSA MCLAIN (4A-3) (Dan Bitson) S 2 Tulsa Edison S 8 at Tulsa Hale S 16 Open S 23 at Catoosa S 30 Oologah O 7 at Mannford O 14 at Miami (NEO) O 20 Vinita O 28 at Wagoner N 4 Jay
TURPIN (A-1) (Mario Mendoza) S 2 Beaver S 9 at Booker, Texas S 16 at Shamrock, Texas S 23 Hooker S 30 at Fairview O 7 Thomas O 14 Texhoma O 20 at Oklahoma Bible O 28 Mooreland N 4 at Beaver
TULSA CENTRAL (5A-4) (Dan Phillips) S 1 Tulsa Memorial S 9 Western Heights S 16 at Muskogee S 23 at Tahlequah S 30 Grove O 7 at Tulsa East Central O 14 Claremore O 20 at Tulsa Edison O 28 Coweta N 4 at Pryor
TULSA MEMORIAL (5A-3) (Tony Daniels) S 1 at Tulsa Central S 9 at Tulsa Edison S 16 Claremore S 23 at McAlester S 29 Tulsa Washington O 6 Open O 13 Tulsa Hale O 21 at Tulsa Kelley O 28 Collinsville N 4 at Skiatook
TYRONE (C-1) (Josh Bell) S 2 Rolla, Kan. S 9 Boise City S 16 Forgan S 23 at Waynoka S 30 at Duke O 7 at Balko O 14 at Buffalo O 21 Shattuck O 28 Sharon-Mutual N 4 at Goodwell
THACKERVILLE (C-2) (Cody McCage) S 2 at Paoli S 9 Corn Bible S 16 at Tipton S 23 Ryan S 30 at Temple O 7 Mt. View-Gotebo O 14 at Duke O 20 at Cement O 28 SW Christian N 4 Grandfield THOMAS (A-1) (Bob Ward) S 2 Hinton S 9 at Okeene S 16 at Carnegie S 23 Fairview S 30 Hooker O 7 at Turpin O 14 Oklahoma Bible O 20 at Beaver O 28 Texhoma N 4 at Mooreland TIMBERLAKE (C-3) (Brian Severin) S 2 Ringwood S 9 at Sharon-Mutual S 16 Open S 23 Waukomis S 30 at Covington-Douglas O 7 Coyle O 14 at Carney O 20 DC-Lamont O 28 at Medford N 4 at SW Covenant TIPTON (C-2) (Jim Kerbo) S 2 at Waukomis S 9 at Cement S 16 Thackerville S 23 Covington-Douglas S 30 Grandfield O 7 Temple O 14 at Corn Bible O 20 Duke O 28 at Ryan N 4 at Mt. View-Gotebo
T. EAST CENTRAL (5A-4) (Travis Hill) S 1 Stillwater S 9 Bartlesville S 16 at Tulsa Washington S 23 at Tulsa Edison S 30 at Coweta O 7 Tulsa Central O 14 at Pryor O 20 at Tahlequah O 28 Grove N 4 at Claremore TULSA EDISON (5A-4) (Jim Cherry) S 2 at Tulsa McLain S 9 Tulsa Memorial S 16 at Cascia Hall S 23 Tulsa East Central S 30 Claremore O 7 at Tahlequah O 14 Grove O 20 Tulsa Central O 28 at Pryor N 4 at Coweta TULSA HALE (5A-3) (Anthony Fogle) S 2 Stilwell S 8 Tulsa McLain S 16 at Hilldale S 23 Collinsville S 30 at Tulsa Kelley O 6 Skiatook O 13 at Tulsa Memorial O 20 at Tulsa Washington O 27 McAlester N 4 Open
TULSA NOAH (IND.) (Joe Blankenship) S 2 Lighthouse Chr. S 9 Metro Christian S 16 at Stilwell S 23 at DeSoto, Texas S 30 Heritage Hall O 7 at Bethany O 14 Newcastle O 20 at McAlester O 27 at Tulsa Union JV N 3 Panama TULSA UNION (6A-4) (Kirk Fridrich) S 2 Evangel S 9 at Jenks (Skelly) S 16 Broken Arrow S 23 Bixby S 30 at Sand Springs O 7 Owasso O 14 at Ponca City O 20 at Bartlesville O 28 Enid N 4 at Stillwater TULSA WASHINGTON (5A-3) (Darrell Hall) S 2 Carl Albert S 10 at Abilene, Texas S 16 Tulsa East Central S 23 Skiatook S 29 at Tulsa Memorial O 7 Collinsville O 14 at Tulsa Kelley O 20 Tulsa Hale O 28 Open N 4 at McAlester
V VALLIANT (3A-8) (Brett Jones) S 1 Antlers S 9 Foreman, Ark. S 16 at Kingston S 23 at Seminole S 30 Idabel O 7 at Eufaula O 14 Hugo O 20 Spiro O 28 at Stigler N 4 at Atoka VELMA-ALMA (A-4) (Greg Gothard) S 1 at Comanche S 9 Wynnewood S 16 Rush Springs S 23 Healdton S 30 at Ringling O 7 Waurika O 14 Maysville O 20 Wilson O 28 at Empire N 4 at Bray-Doyle VERDIGRIS (3A-6) (Dan Nickles) S 2 at Sperry S 9 Dewey S 16 Keys (Park Hill) S 23 at Seq. Tahlequah S 30 Inola O 7 at Seq. Claremore O 14 Locust Grove O 20 at Metro Christian O 28 at Kellyville N 4 Westville
2011 OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES
V VIAN (2A-6) (Brandon Tyler) S 2 Hugo S 9 at Keys (Park Hill) S 16 Eufaula S 23 at Pocola S 30 Heavener O 7 at Lincoln Christian O 14 Panama O 20 at Hartshorne O 28 at Wilburton N 4 Talihina VICTORY CHRISTIAN (3A-7) (Brent Marley) S 2 at Tulsa Webster S 9 Holland Hall S 16 Seq. Tahlequah S 23 at Henryetta S 30 at Checotah O 7 Beggs O 14 Keys (Park Hill) O 20 at Okmulgee O 28 at Star Spencer N 4 Roland VICTORY LIFE (B-3) (Tim Wigington) S 2 Open S 9 at Gans S 16 Weleetka S 23 Keota S 30 at Allen O 7 Wetumka O 14 at Caddo O 20 Dewar O 28 at Canadian N 4 Cave Springs VINITA (4A-3) (Duwayne King) S 2 Dewey S 9 Nowata S 16 Locust Grove S 23 at Wagoner S 30 at Jay O 7 Miami O 14 Mannford O 20 at Tulsa McLain O 28 Catoosa N 4 at Oologah
W WAGONER (4A-3) (Dale Condict) S 2 at Coweta S 9 at Hilldale S 16 at Grove S 23 Vinita S 30 at Miami O 7 Jay O 14 Oologah O 20 at Catoosa O 28 Tulsa McLain N 4 at Mannford WALTERS (2A-3) (Ray Headley) S 2 at Empire S 9 Waurika S 16 at Healdton S 23 Comanche S 30 at Washington O 7 Frederick O 14 at Lindsay O 20 at Cordell O 28 Hobart N 4 St. Mary
WARNER (A-6) (Chris McMullen) S 2 at Chouteau S 9 at Porter S 16 Open S 23 Central Sallisaw S 30 Quinton O 7 at Savanna O 14 at Porum O 20 at Haileyville O 28 Wewoka N 4 at Gore WATONGA (2A-1) (Shannon Grimes) S 2 Kingfisher S 9 at Hinton S 16 Fairview S 23 at Tonkawa S 30 Oklahoma Christian O 7 at Cashion O 14 Alva O 20 at Chisholm O 28 Hennessey N 4 at Perry WATTS (B-4) (Doug Ward) S 2 at Webbers Falls S 9 at Summit Christian S 16 Welch S 23 Oaks S 30 at Wesleyan Chr. O 7 Agra O 14 at Copan O 20 South Coffeyville O 28 at Kiefer N 4 Depew WAUKOMIS (C-3) (Mike Felder) S 2 Tipton S 9 at SW Covenant S 16 DC-Lamont S 23 at Timberlake S 30 Riverfield O 7 at Waynoka O 14 Covington-Douglas O 20 Coyle O 28 at Carney N 4 at Medford WAURIKA (A-4) (Danny Edelman) S 2 Snyder S 9 at Walters S 16 at Marietta S 23 Ringling S 30 Dibble O 7 at Velma-Alma O 14 at Wilson O 21 Empire O 28 Bray-Doyle N 4 at Healdton WAYNOKA (C-1) (Scott Kysar) S 2 Open S 9 Goodwell S 16 at Boise City S 23 Tyrone S 30 at Forgan O 7 Waukomis O 13 Balko O 20 at Buffalo O 28 at Shattuck N 4 Sharon-Mutual
WEATHERFORD (3A-1) (Mickey Seifried) S 2 at Clinton S 9 Elk City S 16 Woodward S 23 at Marlow S 30 at Bridge Creek O 7 Riverside O 14 Blanchard O 20 at Tuttle O 27 at John Marshall N 4 at Anadarko WEBBERS FALLS (C-4) (Brian Haynie) S 2 Watts S 9 at Covington-Douglas S 16 at Bokoshe S 22 Claremore Chr. S 30 at Prue O 7 Strother O 14 at Bluejacket O 20 Arkoma O 28 at Maud N 4 Midway WELCH (B-4) (Ryan Gleaves) S 2 Bluejacket S 9 Oaks S 16 at Watts S 23 Wesleyan Chr. S 30 at Agra O 7 Copan O 14 at South Coffeyville O 20 Kiefer O 28 at Depew N 4 Summit Christian WELEEKTA (B-3) (Tony Hawkins) S 2 at Depew S 9 Keota S 16 at Victory Life S 23 Allen S 30 at Wetumka O 7 Caddo O 14 at Dewar O 20 Canadian O 28 at Cave Springs N 4 Gans WESLEYAN CHR. (B-4) (Nathan England) S 2 Boulevard Chr. S 9 at Depew S 16 Summit Christian S 23 at Welch S 30 Watts O 7 Oaks O 14 at Agra O 21 Copan O 28 at South Coffeyville N 4 Kiefer WESTVILLE (3A-6) (Dusty Throckmorton) S 2 Lincoln, Ark. S 9 Colcord S 16 at Kansas S 23 at Roland S 30 Metro Christian O 7 at Locust Grove O 14 Seq. Claremore O 20 at Inola O 28 Seq. Tahlequah N 4 at Verdigris
Putnam City’s Desmond Tilly watches the direction of the ball during practice on Aug. 12. PHOTO BY PAUL HELLSTERN, THE OKLAHOMAN WETUMKA (B-3) (Waymon Potts) S 2 at Copan S 9 at Canadian S 16 Cave Springs S 23 at Gans S 30 Weleetka O 7 at Victory Life O 14 Allen O 20 Keota O 28 at Caddo N 4 Dewar
WILSON (A-4) (Bob Richmond) S 2 Marietta S 9 Open S 16 at Dibble S 23 at Bray-Doyle S 30 at Healdton O 7 Ringling O 14 Waurika O 20 at Velma-Alma O 28 Elmore City N 4 Empire
WEWOKA (A-6) (Tommy Bare) S 1 at Holdenville S 9 at Hugo S 16 Stratford S 23 at Quinton S 30 at Gore O 7 Central Sallisaw O 14 Savanna O 20 Porum O 28 at Warner N 4 Haileyville
WOODLAND (A-7) (Joe Sindelar) S 2 at Pawnee S 9 Open S 16 Tonkawa S 23 at Barnsdall S 30 Hominy O 7 at Yale O 14 Drumright O 20 at Morrison O 28 at Pawhuska N 4 Liberty
WILBURTON (2A-6) (Gavin Crocker) S 2 at Atoka S 9 Stigler S 16 Savanna S 23 at Panama S 30 Pocola O 7 at Heavener O 14 Coalgate O 20 Talihina O 28 Vian N 4 at Hartshorne
WOODWARD (4A-1) (Darris Servis) S 2 El Reno S 9 at Garden City, Kan. S 16 at Weatherford S 23 Guymon S 30 at McGuinness O 7 Piedmont O 14 at Cache O 20 at Elk City O 28 Elgin N 4 Clinton
WYANDOTTE (2A-8) (Scott Martin) S 2 Fairland S 9 at Caney Valley S 16 Nowata S 23 Kansas S 30 at Quapaw O 7 Ketchum O 14 at Commerce O 20 at Adair O 28 Colcord N 4 Salina WYNNEWOOD (A-5) (Brad O’Steen) S 1 at Crescent S 9 at Velma-Alma S 16 Lone Grove S 23 at Maysville S 30 Elmore City O 7 at Rush Springs O 14 Stratford O 20 Healdton O 28 at Wayne N 4 Dibble
Y YALE (A-7) (Craig Ellis) S 2 at Hulbert S 9 at Oklahoma Bible S 16 Newkirk S 23 Drumright S 30 at Morrison O 7 Woodland O 14 at Liberty O 20 Barnsdall O 28 at Hominy N 4 at Afton
PAST OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS BY YEAR 2010
Douglass brought home the Class 4A state championship trophy last season. PHOTO BY STEVE GOOCH, THE OKLAHOMAN
2005
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1995
6A: Union; 5A: Tulsa Washington; 4A: Douglass; 3A: Heritage Hall; 2A: Hennessey; A: Woodland; B: Cherokee; C: DC-Lamont
6A: Union; 5A: Tulsa East Central; 4A: Clinton; 3A: Tuttle; 2A: Chandler; A: Tonkawa; B: Morrison; C: Shattuck
6A: Jenks; 5A: Carl Albert; 4A: Clinton; 3A: Deer Creek; 2A: Millwood; A: Tonkawa; B: Pioneer; C: Kremlin-Hillsdale
6A: Midwest City; 5A: John Marshall; 4A: Ada; 3A: Frederick; 2A: Davis; A: Turpin; B: Snyder; C: Central Marlow
2009
2004
1999
1994
6A: Union; 5A: Carl Albert; 4A: Star Spencer; 3A: Cascia Hall; 2A: Lincoln Christian; A: Tonkawa; B: Garber; C: Timberlake
6A: Union; 5A: Carl Albert; 4A: Clinton; 3A: Berryhill; 2A: Sulphur; A: Pawnee; B: Weeketka; C: Shattuck
6A: Jenks; 5A: Carl Albert; 4A: Weatherford; 3A: Cascia Hall; 2A: Fairview; A: Tonkawa; B: Pioneer; C: Medford
6A: Midwest City; 5A: Woodward; 4A: Ada; 3A: Frederick; 2A: Watonga; A: Velma-Alma; B: Morrison; C: Central Marlow
2008
2003
1998
1993
6A: Union; 5A: Tulsa Washington; 4A: Glenpool; 3A: Cascia Hall; 2A: Heritage Hall; A: Morrison; B: Garber; C: Shattuck
6A: Jenks; 5A: Shawnee; 4A: Clinton; 3A: Kingfisher; 2A: Bethany; A: Ringling; B: Morrison; C: Shattuck
6A: Jenks; 5A: Carl Albert; 4A: Elk City; 3A: Oologah; 2A: Heritage Hall; A: Rush Springs; B: Garber; C: Balko
6A: Jenks; 5A: Carl Albert; 4A: Ada; 3A: Frederick; 2A: Watonga; A: Velma-Alma; B: Morrison; C: Central Marlow
2007
2002
1997
1992
6A: Jenks; 5A: Guthrie; 4A: McGuinness; 3A: Clinton; 2A: Cascia Hall; A: Okeene; B: Morrison; C: Shattuck
6A: Union; 5A: Guthrie; 4A: Glenpool; 3A: Sulphur; 2A: Millwood; A: Thomas; B: Weeketka; C: Pond Creek-Hunter
6A: Jenks; 5A: Carl Albert; 4A: Clinton; 3A: Oologah; 2A: Hobart; A: Turpin; B: Pioneer; C: Tipton
6A: Norman; 5A: Ardmore; 4A: Weatherford; 3A: Newcastle; 2A: Wynnewood; A: Ringling; B: Morrison; C: Grandfield
2006
2001
1996
1991
6A: Jenks; 5A: Carl Albert; 4A: McGuinness; 3A: Seq. Claremore; 2A: Millwood; A: Okeene; B: Morrison; C: Shattuck
6A: Jenks; 5A: Carl Albert; 4A: Clinton; 3A: Tuttle; 2A: Millwood; A: Hominy; B: Pioneer; C: Pond Creek-Hunter
6A: Jenks; 5A: Ada; 4A: Clinton; 3A: Seminole; 2A: Frederick; A: Washington; B: Pioneer; C: Wynoka
5A: Putnam North; 4A: Ada; 3A: Weatherford; 2A: Wynnewood; A: Shattuck; B: Morrison; C: Grandfield
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CONTINUED: PAST OKLAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS BY YEAR 1990
1979
5A: Lawton Ike; 4A: Ardmore; 3A: Millwood; 2A: Davis; A: Crescent; B: Morrison; C: Balko
4A: Tulsa Hale; 3A: Jenks; 2A: Durant; A: Blanchard; B: Davis; C: Cashion
1989
4A: Tulsa McLain; 3A: Duncan; 2A: Clinton; A: Watonga; B: Fox; C: Turpin
5A: Edmond; 4A: Carl Albert; 3A: Broken Bow; 2A: Cascia Hall; A: Ringling; B: Morrison; C: Temple
1988
5A: Midwest City; 4A: McAlester; 3A: Ada; 2A: Wynnewood; A: Seiling; B: Morrison; C: Helena-Goltry
1987
5A: Lawton; 4A: Tulsa McLain; 3A: Guymon; 2A: Wynnewood; A: Marietta; B: Welch; C: Kremlin-Hillsdale
1986
5A: Muskogee; 4A: Tulsa McLain; 3A: Ada; 2A: Davis; A: Fairfax; B: Morrison; C: Lone Wolf
1985
5A: Midwest City; 4A: Broken Bow; 3A: Bristow; 2A: Morris; A: Fox; B: Pond Creek-Hunter
1984
5A: Washington; 4A: Duncan; 3A: Clinton; 2A: Chandler; A: Picher; B: Morrison
1983
5A: Enid; 4A: Duncan; 3A: Durant; 2A: Morris; A: Hominy; B: Pernell
1982
5A: Jenks; 4A: Ardmore; 3A: Clinton; 2A: Hobart; A: Hominy; B: Pernell
1981
4A: Putnam West; 3A: Bishop Kelley; 2A: Sallisaw; A: Stroud; B: Okeene; C: Cashion
1980
4A: Tulsa Memorial; 3A: Ada; 2A: Sallisaw; A: Hobart; B: Kingston; C: Turpin
1978
1977
4A: Putnam City; 3A: Duncan; 2A: Seminole; A: Watonga; B: Fairfax; C: Cashion
1976
4A: Del City; 3A: Douglass; 2A: Bristow; A: Okemah; B: Fairfax; C: Waynoka
1975
4A: Putnam City; 3A: Okmulgee; 2A: Bristow; A: Beggs; B: Fairfax; C: Turpin
1974
4A: Putnam City; 3A: Ada/Owasso; 2A: Skiatook; A: Stroud; B: Davenport; C: Forgan
1973
4A: Tulsa Washington; 3A: Shawnee; 2A: Broken Bow; A: Hominy; B: Davenport; C: Turpin
1972
1968
A: Capitol Hill; B: Wynnewood; C: Medford
1967
1955
2A: None; A: Ada; B: Lindsay; C: Thomas; Eight-man: None
A: Muskogee; B: Watonga; C: Grandfield
3A: Tulsa Washington; 2A: Donart; A: Clinton; B: Hobart; C: Marietta; Eightman: Balko
1966
3A: Enid; 2A: Sand Springs;A: Wewoka; B: Talihina; C: Rush Springs; Eight-man: Balko
1965
2A: Ardmore; A: Seminole; B: Tonkawa; C: Maysville; Eight-man: None
1952
A: Ada; B: Tonkawa; C: Tipton
1951
A: Ada; B: Waurika; C: Thomas
1964
1950
3A: Enid; 2A: Ada; A: Holdenville; B: Marlow; C: Marietta; Eight-man: Marshall
1963
2A: Lawton; A: John Marshall; B: Lindsay; C: Union; Eight-man: Turpin
1962
2A: Lawton; A: Ada; B: Lindsay; C: Beaver; Eightman: Jet
1961
1971
1960
4A: Washington; 3A: Altus; 2A: Watonga; A: Vian; B: Texhoma; C: Braman
2A: Midwest City; A: Seminole; B: Choctaw; C: Beaver; Eight-man: Tyrone
1970
2A: Northwest; A: Ada; B: Marlow; C: Beaver; Eightman: Carmen-Dacoma
3A: Tulsa Washington; 2A: Okmulgee; A: Clinton; B: Stroud; C: Thomas; Eightman: Helena
1953
3A: Enid; 2A: Ada; A: Clinton; B: Wynnewood; C: Seiling; Eight-man: Balko
2A: Norman; A: Cushing; B: Douglass; C: Thomas; Eight-man: Freedom
1969
1949
2A: Douglass; A: Ada; B: Frederick; C: Thomas; Eight-man: None
4A: Tulsa Hale; 3A: OKC Southeast; 2A: Broken Bow; A: Purcell; B: Davenport; C: Turpin
4A: Lawton; 3A: Ada; 2A: Nowata; A: Stroud; B: Minco; C: Helena
1956
3A: Tulsa Washington; 2A: McAlester; A: Clinton; B: Hobart; C: Minco; Eightman: Jet-Nash
1959
1958
2A: Capitol Hill; A: Cushing; B: Lindsay; C: Grandfield; Eight-man: None
1957
2A: Capitol Hill; A: Ada; B: Ardmore-Douglass; C: Thomas; Eight-man: None
A: Muskogee; B: Sayre; C: Thomas
1948
1947
A: Okmulgee; B: Dewey; C: Thomas
1946
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A: Tulsa Central; B: Fairview; C: Medford
1945
A: Duncan; B: Woodward; C: Medford
1944
A: OKC Classen; B: Garber; C: Lone Wolf Note: There were no championship in 1954 due to membership vote of “too much football.” That year had regular season games only, but the playoffs were reinstated the next year.
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