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Practice report (8-31-09)

August 31, 2009 The Sooners held their first game-week practice of the year, as OU prepares for Saturday’s game against BYU. Three pieces of news came from today: 1. Mike Balogun will not travel with the team to Arlington as he continues his fight with the NCAA. What Bob Stoops said about Balogun: “Right now he’s not... Read More

Breaking down OU’s roster August 29, 2009 1 Dominique Franks 6-0 192 DB JR Tulsa, Okla. (Union HS) Could challenge for the Jim Thorpe Award with a big season 2 Brian Jackson 6-1 200 DB SR De Soto, Texas (De Soto HS) Not the playmaker Franks is, but solid and is effective with long arms 3 Jonathan Nelson 5-11 172 DB JR Mansfield, Texas (Summitt HS)... Read More

Wilson, Nimmo weigh in August 28, 2009 Oklahoma offensive line coach Kevin Wilson and reserve QB John Nimmo spoke with The Sporting News about Sam Bradford’s most underrated attribute, and how difficult the end of his sophomore season was. It bothers him quite a bit. The last national championship game, that really hit him hard. I could see it…He... Read More

Former Sooner Justin Johnson makes ACU debut

August 28, 2009 Last night, former Sooner running back Justin Johnson made his Abilene Christian University debut, in ACU’s opener with NW Missouri State. Johnson, remember, announced he was transferring earlier this summer, noting the demand of school and football at an institution the caliber of OU was too much. Johnson... Read More

Thursday 8.27 Chat Archive August 27, 2009 Chat with OU beat writer David Ubben 4 Show / Hide Archive Comments The following comments are archived from the original publication of this post Luke on Aug 28, 2009 @ 3:20 am Read More

Practice report (8-27-09)

August 27, 2009 Heavy showers forced the Sooners to unexpectedly cut practice short Thursday. The Sooners dressed in shoulder pads and helmets only today. The biggest news of the day was DE coach Chris Wilson’s announcement that Auston English would be starting opposite Jeremy Beal at defensive end. English beat out... Read More

Practice report (8-26-09)

August 26, 2009 Stoops was not available for post-practice interviews today, but wide receivers coach Jay Norvell was. Norvell said he expects Jaz Reynolds to play this season. “I see Jaz playing if he continues to perform the way he’s practiced,” Norvell said. “He can stretch the field; he’s a very smart kid, which... Read More

Your move, RedHawks

August 25, 2009 Tomorrow night, the Ft. Myers Miracle, a Class A-Advanced minor league affiliate of the Twins in Ft. Myers, Fla., will be hosting a very special evening filled with gimmicks. In honor of the Saint Down South and the approaching college football season, Wednesday night will be WWTTD, or “What Would Tim Tebow... Read More

Practice report (8-25-09)

August 25, 2009 The Sooners had a shortened practice today, in all likelihood because of the 100-degree heat that swept through the state today. News and notes: * DB coach Bobby Jack Wright said freshmen Demontre Hurst and Marcus Trice will both shoulder significant roles. Hurst as the 3rd or 4th corner. Trice as the nickle... Read More

Video of OU’s latest commitment August 25, 2009 Rock Bridge (Columbia, Mo.) fullback/tight end Trey Millard (No. Read More

Two QBs leave ‘Canes August 25, 2009 Miami Coach Randy Shannon better hope his offensive line holds up against the Sooners’ front four in Miami on Oct. 3. Today, his No. 2 and No. 3 quarterbacks announced their intentions to transfer, leaving freshman A.J. Highsmith as the only back up to starter Jacory Harris. The two transfers, Taylor Cook and... Read More

Numbers check for returning Heisman QBs

August 24, 2009 History doesn't bode well for returning Heisman QBs. Fellow OU writer Jake Trotter spoke with Jason White for today’s Oklahoman. White, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2003, is one of five quarterbacks to return to college football after winning the Heisman. Sam Bradford will be the sixth. Of course, as I... Read More

Practice report (08-24-09)

August 24, 2009 Today, the Sooners began their first day of classes, and Bob Stoops said everyone reported to class and picked up their books. But the best news of the day was the return of a 100-percent Ben Habern to the practice field at center. Habern has been battling a recurring muscle flare-up in his back for the last... Read More

Adron Tennell uncut August 23, 2009 -JT Read More

Florida State responds August 22, 2009 Friday evening, Florida State University officials responded to The Oklahoman’s report that, according to court documents found in Mike Balogun’s lawsuit against the NCAA, FSU was responsible for notifying Big 12 and OU officials about Balogun’s semi-pro past. Here’s what the statement said: In response... Read More

Practice report (8-21-09)

August 21, 2009 Apologies for posting this practice report so late. It’s been a long day, and with Wort and Balogun, a longer week. Obviously, the big news of the day was that Tom Wort was going to miss the season with a torn ACL. This comes after a week after it was revealed the NCAA was investigating the eligibility of Mike... Read More

Florida safety rubbing INT in to Sam Bradford August 20, 2009 Earlier this week, Florida lineback Brandon Spikes called the Sooners the dirtiest team he’d ever played against. Now, Florida safety Ahmad Black is doing his best to rub his fourth-quarter interception in the national title game in Sam Bradford’s face. Even though Black ripped the ball away from former OU... Read More

Practice report (8-20-09)

August 20, 2009 For OU, the luck keeps getting worse for its middle linebackers. A week after it was revealed the NCAA was investigating the eligibility of Mike Balogun, freshman Tom Wort injures his knee in practice. “He was just jumping up for a ball and came down funny,” coach Bob Stoops said Thursday. “We’re worried... Read More

Bradford tops Mel Kiper’s Big Board August 20, 2009 Sam Bradford has found himself atop Mel Kiper’s 2010 NFL Draft Big Board. Considering Bradford turned down a chance to be a top five pick in 2009, it’s no real surprise, but Kiper’s comments are a little puzzling. 1. *Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma: Has underrated arm and great feel for position and is... Read More

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Stephanie Kuzydym

OU Sports Reporter

Stephanie Kuzydym learned at a young age that life is a game of inches. That's just one reason why she loves football. Kuzydym joined The Oklahoman in July 2012 as a Sooners beat writer.

Before arriving in Norman, Kuzydym was an intern for the sports departments at USA TODAY, the Orlando Sentinel and South Bend (Ind.) Tribune. She was also sports editor of her college paper, the Indiana Daily Student.

Kuzydym is from small town Indiana. She graduated from the IU School of Journalism at Indiana University in May 2012.

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Anthony Slater has been NewsOK.com's lead sports blogger since the summer of 2012, covering Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Before that, he covered OSU athletics for The Daily O'Collegian, working as the sports editor and beat writer for football and men's basketball. Originally from Northern California, he has lived in Oklahoma the past three years.

Jason Kersey

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Jason Kersey became The Oklahoman's OU football beat writer in May 2012 after a year covering high school sports and OSU recruiting. Before joining the newspaper in November 2006 as a part-time results clerk, he covered high school football for the Newcastle Pacer. During his time with The Oklahoman, he has also coordinated Thunder coverage, worked on the copy desk and covered several NFL games, including Super Bowl XLV. A Noble High School and OU graduate, he lives in Norman.