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Ryan broyles

By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/25/2011

After redshirting in 2007, Broyles made his debut in Oklahoma's 52-26 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats, the second game of the 2008 season. He hit the ground running, hauling in a 27 yard touchdown catch for the game's opening score, and finished...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/25/2011

With both the national and conference titles completely out of the picture, Oklahoma had only pride to play for as they faced rival Oklahoma State in the 2009 edition of Bedlam.  The Cowboys had a little more on the line; a win would have set...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/25/2011

During Oklahoma's road game against Kansas in the 2011 season, it was not a matter of "if", but rather "when" would Ryan Broyles become the NCAA's all-time leader in career receptions. Midway through the 2nd quarter, Broyles got behind the...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/25/2011

The 2010 season concluded with Oklahoma making its way back to Glendale, AZ, to face the upstart Connecticut Huskies in the Fiesta Bowl. Heavily favored to win, Oklahoma didn't disappoint, taking the contest by a final score of 48-20.  Ryan...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/25/2011

Oklahoma bade farewell to its 2010 Senior Class with a 45-7 rout of Texas Tech.  There was a lot of speculation that Ryan Broyles too might have just played his last home game for the Sooners.   If that was the case, then what a way to...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/25/2011

Oklahoma concluded an injury riddled, mixed-fortune 2009 season with their 3rd ever trip to the Sun Bowl; the school's first since 1993.  Awaiting them were the Stanford Cardinal, who were a much improved team from previous seasons, featuring...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/25/2011

The 2009 season started off on the wrong note with #3 Oklahoma losing 14-13 in the season opener to #20 BYU.  A 21-20 loss to Miami in early October had all but knocked the Sooners out of the national title picture. In their annual showdown...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/25/2011

The 2008 version of the Red River Rivalry featured the highest scoring total (80 points) in the 100+ years of meetings between Texas and Oklahoma. Leading 7-3, Oklahoma drove into Texas territory, and a few plays later, QB Sam Bradford found a...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/25/2011

The 2010 Edition of the Bedlam rivalry had a lot on the line for both Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, with the winner advancing to what would be the final Big 12 title game. A game that had been tight through the first three quarters saw a 40 point...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/22/2011

Baylor upend Oklahoma for programs first ever win in the series

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Boomer sooner

By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/14/2011

  On Saturday while Oklahoma State was busy beating the brakes out of Texas Tech, I as well as the rest of Sooner Nation were scratching our heads asking the same question, "Just how did Texas Tech BEAT Oklahoma?", and  "Could this be...

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Missing

By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/14/2011

Conclusion: The games mentioned above played a key role in derailing Oklahoma’s run to the national championship in those particular seasons, giving credibility to my theory.  However, before you dismiss my claim as "sour grapes", I...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/14/2011

2002, November 9: Texas A&M 30, #1 Oklahoma 26 (College Station, TX) Kyle Field hasn't always been a friendly place for Oklahoma, and this day would be no exception.  The Aggies were unsettled at quarterback after senior starter Mark...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/14/2011

2003, December 6: #10 Kansas State 35, #1 Oklahoma 7 (Kansas City, MO) Oklahoma had managed to avoid all the drama that faced 1-loss teams going into the game, and a win was all they needed to book their tickets to New Orleans for the national...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/14/2011

2007, September 29: Colorado 27, #3 Oklahoma 24 (Boulder, CO) Oklahoma led 24-7 midway through the 3rd quarter and appeared to roll before completely stalling.  2nd year head Coach Dan Hawkins, and son QB Cody Hawkins, orchestrated a comeback...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/14/2011

2010, October 23: #11 Missouri 36, #1 Oklahoma 27 (Columbia, MO) The newly released BCS standings had the Sooners at #1, to the surprise of just about everyone.  Mizzou's Gahn McGaffie returned for the opening kickoff for a touchdown to get...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/14/2011

2011, October 22: Texas Tech 41, #3 Oklahoma 38 (Norman, OK) The Red Raiders had lost consecutive games prior to their visit to Norman.  They quickly jumped to a 24-7 halftime lead and held off a valiant Sooners' comeback thereafter. ...

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Boomer sooner

By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/14/2011

On Saturday while Oklahoma State was busy beating the brakes out of Texas Tech, I as well as the rest of Sooner Nation were scratching our heads asking the same question, "Just how did Texas Tech BEAT Oklahoma?", and  "Could this be the SAME...

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/07/2011

Oklahoma gets past Texas A&M, but lose their leading receiver.

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 11/02/2011

Oklahoma bounces back to winning ways in a rout over Kansas State.

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 10/25/2011

A review of the Oklahoma- Texas Tech game.

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By Josiah @ View From the 30 10/19/2011

Oklahoma start slow before outpacing Kansas.

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Missing

By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 05/22/2011

Sometimes, the only question we can ask is, "Why?" Today was one of those times. As the news of the death of University of Oklahoma linebacker, Austin Box, leaked across the country, fans everywhere were saddened. Tragedies cause teams to put...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 04/18/2011

The sun was shining and the fans filled Oklahoma Memorial Stadium with a lot of excitement on Saturday for the annual Red-White spring game. An announced crowd of over 25,000 fans saw the Red team defeat the White team, 20-14, and all were sent...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 03/23/2011

Yesterday was just another day in Norman, Oklahoma. The wind was blowing, it was a bit overcast and yet, the excitement in the air was simply unmistakable. Football was once again happening in the heart of Sooner Nation. The Sooners' quest for the...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 03/01/2011

While the Oklahoma Sooners are pegged by many to be sitting on top of pretty much every national title contender list at the beginning of the 2011 season, this offseason has been anything but perfect. This past week, it was revealed that starting...

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Missing

By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 02/13/2011

Hey if you're suffering from a lack of football, check out this preview for 2011 I wrote up. Should have you going for awhile!

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Missing

By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/26/2011

College football is arguably America's most popular sport. And yet at the same time, it is the sport that more often than not leaves its fans less than satisfied in the way that its champion is determined. College football's Football Bowl...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/22/2011

Trey Metoyer- Wide Receiver Rivals Rank- 5-star, #2 WR, #15 overall ESPN Rank- 4-star, #7 WR, #49 overall Metoyer is a native of Whitehouse, Texas, and checks in at 6'2'', 196 pounds. The best attribute of Metoyer is his hands. Scouts have been...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/20/2011

Brandon Williams- Running Back Rivals Rank- 5-star, #3 RB, #16 overall ESPN Rank- 4-star, #7 RB, #70 overall What Oklahoma recruiting class would be complete without a stud running back? According to some scouts, Williams has the chance to be the...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/19/2011

Marquis Anderson- Defensive Tackle Rivals Rank- 4-star, #8 DT, #92 overall ESPN Rank- 4-star, #15 DT Anderson is far from the biggest tackle prospect, but gaining bulk is something that will be easy to do at the next level. Anderson possesses a...

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Missing

By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/19/2011

Oklahoma recruit Brandon Carter has switched his verbal commitment from OU to TCU. The Euless Trinity wide receiver made a visit to TCU this past weekend and made the change today. Carter cited being closer to family and being able to play slot...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/18/2011

Oklahoma announced today that the annual Red-White spring game will be held on Saturday, April 16th. The time for this game has not been released as of yet. The Sooners will begin spring practice on March 8.

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/18/2011

Dylan Dismuke Rivals Rank- 4-star, #23 OT ESPN Rank- 3-star, #55 OT Dismuke is a home grown Oklahoman, so the Sooners didn't have to look far to find him. Dismuke is a tough run blocker and has good feet. However, he needs some work in order to...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/18/2011

Danzel Williams- Athlete Rivals Rank- 3-star, #30 Athlete ESPN Rank- 4-star, #6 Athlete, #61 overall Williams is a small, shifty back, much like Roy Finch. He has a lot of speed, quickness, and good balance while running. However, he does not...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/17/2011

Nathan Hughes- Defensive End Rivals Rank- 4-star, #19 DE ESPN Rank- 4-star, #9 DE, #89 overall Hughes, at 6'6" is a big guy, but he can also move very well. With lots of strength and plenty of speed, Hughes could be a great swing person that...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/15/2011

Jordan Wade- Defensive Tackle Rivals Rank- 4-star, #11 DT ESPN Rank- 4-star, #8 DT, #103 overall Wade is the second of the three solid defensive-tackle recruits that Oklahoma is signing in this class. Wade is more like a defensive tackle in terms...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/14/2011

Jordan Phillips- Defensive Tackle Rivals Rank- 4-star, #4 DT, #42 overall ESPN- 4-star, #12 DT, #146 overall Phillips comes to OU as the top player in the state of Kansas, according to Rivals. Because of his size and skill set, Phillips has been...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/14/2011

National Signing Day is less than three weeks away, but the Sooners didn't have to wait to get another great player. Former Iowa running back Brandon Wegher is transferring to Oklahoma after sitting out the 2010 season for personal reasons....

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/13/2011

P.L. Lindley- Linebacker Rivals Rank- 3-star, #32 LB ESPN Rank- 4-star, #11 OLB Lindley has tremendous upside and many are pegging him to be an outside linebacker at the next level. The only downside is that he needs to fill out his frame a...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/12/2011

With the 2010 season in the books, it's time to begin looking at the incoming recruiting class of 2011. Starting today, I'll be revealing who I believe are the top 10 recruits in the OU 2011 recruiting class. We'll start today at #10 with: Brandon...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/07/2011

Oklahoma receiver Ryan Broyles will be returning to Norman for his senior year. The announcement comes on the heels of linebacker Travis Lewis' announcement yesterday that he was coming back as well for his senior season. The Sooners' leading...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 01/05/2011

Oklahoma linebacker Travis Lewis said today that he will be returning to Oklahoma for his senior season. "I'm coming back to win a national championship, point blank" said Lewis. "Anything else would be a disappointment. That is the main goal....

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 12/27/2010

The University of Connecticut has been known as a basketball school for, well, ever. With a men's a women's program that are consistently in the top 25 and making deep runs in the NCAA tournament and ultimately winning championships, it's hard...

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Missing

By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 12/12/2010

Don't get me wrong, I totally respect Urban Meyer as a football coach and as a man. The things he has been able to accomplish at Florida over the past few seasons have been more than impressive and he is deserving of every bit of recognition he...

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Missing

By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 12/08/2010

Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson was announced as the new head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers this afternoon. Wilson has been with Oklahoma since 2002 and in the offensive coordinator position since 2006 when Chuck Long left to become...

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Missing

By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 12/05/2010

As the confetti rained down on the players and coaches clad in crimson and cream celebrating with the Big 12 championship trophy, the fans and players in red quietly made their way off the field and out of the stadium and out of the Big 12....

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 11/22/2010

The Baylor Bears for years have been known as the laughingstock of the Big 12 conference. Every year, people circle that game on their calendars knowing that no matter how the season is going, they can almost guarantee a win against the Bears....

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 11/15/2010

There really is no place like home for the Oklahoma Sooners. One week after a disappointing loss on the road to the Texas A&M Aggies, Oklahoma once again looked like a championship caliber team on their home field, routing the Texas Tech Red...

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By Luke McConnell @ View From the 30 11/08/2010

I waited until Sunday night to write this so that my emotions would die down, so that I could seriously look at just what happened last night in College Station with a clear conscience. There is no way to explain what has been happening to the...

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