Peterson makes difference

 
By John Helsley
Published: September 3, 2006

NORMAN - The Sooners worked at getting quarterback Paul Thompson involved Saturday night - to mixed results.

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Then they got Adrian Peterson working.

Stuck in an unexpected battle with Alabama-Birmingham , Oklahoma turned to its rugged running back, the difference in an uneasy 24-17 win over Alabama-Birmingham on Owen Field.

The Sooners were tied 7-7 at the half, when Peterson had...


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