Top Stories from Monday:
Home Game Versus Baylor Sold Out
"The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department announced Monday that the Sooners’ home football game against Baylor on Nov. 8 is sold out. OU previously announced sellouts for the Tennessee and Oklahoma State home games. Sooner Sports"
Oklahoma’s Bob Stoops Regains Swagger; Sooners Poised for Playoff Run in 2014
"Had Big Game Bob become Big Mouth Bob? Little did we or Stoops know that he’d be staring down the mighty Crimson Tide in the Sugar Bowl in January. Suddenly, Stoops’ months-old words had become fighting words. Yet the swaggering Stoops and his Sooners hardly backed down. No, they backed it all up, pounding Bama and capping a late-season turnabout that altered everything in Norman, flipping feelings on the season and the program’s recent substandard perceptions, and of course, the future. Big Game Bob was back. Athlon"
With new dorms, new blood and a stadium renovation, OU’s got one key recruiting piece left to get
"Over the last year, Oklahoma has been steadily crossing off any reason for recruiting excuses. Athlete housing, an infusion of new blood in the coaching staff, stadium renovations and now alternate uniforms give the Sooners a much more inviting recruiting pitch. Over the last year, Oklahoma has been steadily crossing off any reason for recruiting excuses. Athlete housing, an infusion of new blood in the coaching staff, stadium renovations and now alternate uniforms give the Sooners a much more inviting recruiting pitch. The Oklahoman"
New Orleans Saints 2014 Training Camp Profile: Kenny Stills
"Whether it is in the NFL draft or in free agency, the New Orleans Saints love acquiring targets for their eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Brees. Well, Sean Payton and Co. did just that by selecting Kenny Stills as the No. 144 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. No. 84 will be looking for a sophomore step-up in hopes of taking his game to the next level in 2014. He looks to remain a productive member of that high-powered offense for the long haul. Rant Sports"
Tweets of Interest:
This’ll look nice in Bob Stoops’ hands.
A new era, a new trophy. pic.twitter.com/anXBuxO7uV
— College Football Playoff (@CFBPlayoff) July 14, 2014
Gabe does not approve.
Should've kept the crystal ball.
— Gabe Ikard (@GabeIkard) July 14, 2014
Might want to mark these dates down, though.
How does the new CFB Playoff format work? Read more... #ESPN #Sooners #big12 #fox http://t.co/qAuIkWqEzy pic.twitter.com/JGLQjz93Ij
— Sooner4OU (@Sooner4OU) July 14, 2014
Look, Oklahoma State! You’re a top college football program now!
Oklahoma State spokesman tells @ESPN OSU under NCAA investigation, hopes internal review done in few months
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) July 14, 2014
Place your bets now.
Bovada: Trevor Knight is a 16:1 favorite to win the Heisman. #Sooners
— RJ Young (@RJ_Young) July 14, 2014
Yes, Michael. They do. SIDE NOTE: Breaking Bad is a great Netflix show to watch while waiting for OU Football.
I know I'm way late but does everyone hate Skylar in breaking bad??
— S. M. Hunnicutt (@Hunnicutt08) July 14, 2014
John, you did see our two linebackers on the Butkus watch list, right?
5-star LB John Houston sets three officials -- ($) http://t.co/AAwXf5vXnO #Ducks, #Noles, #Sooners
— Mike Farrell (@mfarrellsports) July 14, 2014
UNMATCHED.
OU is elite both in college and in the NFL. Be a part of something great, not something hoping to be great. pic.twitter.com/uEiP5HkeuA
— Josh Heupel (@OU_CoachHeupel) July 14, 2014
A nice birthday present for myself (July 16).
The 2014 #Big12FB preseason team will be announced Wed., July 16 w/ the preseason poll announced on Thurs., July 17. Both set for 10 a.m. CT
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) July 14, 2014
Ain’t no cupcakes ’round here.
Amath M’Baye getting that contract by any means.
How about @Amath22Juice going for 27 tonite in Vegas. Avg'ing 20.5 thru 2 NBA Summer League games. @CamClark_21 scores 5 in 14 min in debut.
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_MBBall) July 15, 2014
I mean it’s only fair.
Looks slick.
The @OULloydNoble court makeover includes the addition of the new @Big12Conference logo. #Sooners pic.twitter.com/ARBdPtguXV
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_MBBall) July 15, 2014