Sooners needing a hero again
With A.D. out, Thompson will have to anchor offense for rest of season

 
By John Helsley
Published: October 20, 2006

NORMAN — Paul Thompson rescued the Sooners ' autumn once this season, returning to quarterback and producing in his team's time of need.

Well, Thompson is needed again.

And this time Oklahoma needs more.

As in main man more.

Adrian Peterson is out, due to miss a month or more with a fractured collarbone. So the offensive focus shifts to Thompson, effectively dumping the season's ultimate meas...


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