Stoops hasn't lost confidence in Hartley's kicking ability
Sooner senior is taking a closer look at his technique after recent misses

 
By Scott Wright
Published: October 12, 2007

NORMAN — Bob Stoops ' confidence in his field goal kicker hasn't wavered.

That's why the Oklahoma coach sent senior Garrett Hartley onto the field for a 38-yard try in the final minute against Texas on Saturday. Despite the negative possibilities — what if Texas blocked the kick and returned it for a tying touchdown? — Stoops felt Hartley would make it.

He missed it and now Hartley's senior season i...


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