Stoops would have liked a running clock down stretch

 
By John Rohde
Published: September 2, 2007

NORMAN — Total domination in a football game can be both comforting and awkward.

Deliberately holding down the score can sometimes be as insulting as running up the total. It can also can make a mockery of the game and result in injuries with players going half-speed.

Before the fourth quarter of Saturday night's 79-10 blowout of North Texas , Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops requested a running clock for the fi...


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