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BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME / BOWL GAME / BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: University of Oklahoma's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Sam Bradford throws a pass during college football practice Barry University in Miami, Saturday Jan. 3, 2009. OU plays Florida in the BCS Championship NCAA college football game on Thursday, Jan. 8. (AP Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan) ORG XMIT: FLJB104

As impressive as Sam Bradford was in 2008, perspective reminds us that the Putnam City native is still only 21. Translation: He’s going to get better.

Bradford is in the middle of his fourth fall preseason camp, and coach Bob Stoops is reminding anyone who’ll listen that his star didn’t spend the summer sitting on the couch watching his highlight reels.

“He’s stronger, he’s quicker, the ball comes out faster,” Stoops said. “I’m sure he’s been processing. He has another year of experience on the field.”

An inexperienced receiving corps will probably contribute to a slight drop in production more than the offensive line will, but Bradford could be better than ever physically and mentally.

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