ESPN reports that former Sooner Sterling Shepard injured his thumb on the first day of full-team practice “The Giants are optimistic wide receiver Sterling Shepard can return before the season opener after he fractured his thumb on the first day of full-team practice.” Full Article: Giants WR S. Shepard out with fractured thumb
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“I learn a new system every year.” Actually, Sam Bradford is on his third system in two years. From Chip Kelly to Doug Pederson to the 5-0 Vikings, Bradford is learning, and winning, on the fly. Source: On his third team in six years, Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Bradford finds a place to flourish – NFL 2016
Now on his 3rd NFL team, and umpteenth Offensive Coordinator, has Sam finally found a path for a successful season? Less than one month after being acquired by the Vikings and getting the full immersion treatment with a new team with an entirely new offense and play-calling terminology, Bradford led the Vikings to a third-straight win as a starter and a 4-0 record to start the season. Source: Sam Bradford is getting the last laugh | FOX Sports
What gives? Boren, OU are flipping yet again on Big 12 expansion leanings. Thamel goes into detail on background, probable causes for the change(es) of heart. The latest on Big 12 expansion: Indications are Oklahoma’s set to vote “no” on adding schools. Could that mean the league stays status quo? Answering that and all of the Big 12’s other urgent questions. Source: Big 12 expansion: Oklahoma’s reversal adds more doubt to process
As reported by various news outlets, messageboards, Twitter accounts, etc. OU backup QB Austin Kendall was on SoonerSportsTV writing checks that someone else’s body will have to cash. I think they have a really basic defense,” he said. “I think we can go out there and, I mean, Baker, he’ll light them up. I’m really looking forward to it. If my number’s called, I think I can do the same. Source: Oklahoma Backup QB Austin Kendall Says Baker Mayfield Will Light Up “Basic” Ohio State Defense | The Big Lead
The Ohio State Offensive Coordinator will have his son taking an unofficial visit with the Sooners on Saturday. The conflict is going to be ratcheted up on Saturday for class of 2018 linebacker Edward Warinner. Warinner, a three-star linebacker from Powell, Ohio, is being recruited by a number of FBS schools. Source: Ohio State OC’s son will be on Oklahoma recruiting visit when Sooners host Buckeyes
…if the Buckeyes defense is truly national contender-worthy, it’s going to need to prove it in its next outing, against current No. 14 Oklahoma. Source: Oklahoma Awaits as 1st True Test for Dominant Ohio State Defense | Bleacher Report
OU can finally talk about Ohio State, now that the ULM game is in the books. Baker Mayfield passed for 244 yards and three touchdowns in a half of work, and the 14th-ranked Sooners beat Louisiana-Monroe 59-17 on Saturday night… Source: Mayfield leads No. 14 Oklahoma past ULM 59-17
Not sure you could call exposing a significant weakness during a season-opening loss, but the AP thinks that might be the case …but the Cougars might have done the Sooners a favor by showing them what they need to fix in the secondary with Ohio State looming Source: Oklahoma DC: Changes at corner could follow Houston loss