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Anthony Kim talks golf, basketball, Blake Griffin October 30, 2009 | Comment on this article

Former Oklahoma golfer Anthony Kim spoke to PGATOUR.com this week, and talked about his experiences with Blake Griffin, the OU basketball team and Charles Barkley. Not all at once, of course. Here’s a few snippets: PGATOUR.COM: Not a Clippers fan? AK: No way, man. Even though my boy B.G. (Blake Griffin) plays... Read More

Download the OU-Kansas State Pregame Package

October 30, 2009 Click the image to download your quick look at this weekend’s OU football game from The Oklahoman and NewsOK.com — in printable and portable form. (Please note that it is a PDF document. Read More

OU vs. Kansas State: Breaking down the matchups

October 29, 2009 Quarterbacks Dual-threat Grant Gregory has done a nice job since replacing Carson Coffman. But not as good a job as Landry Jones has filling in for Sam Bradford. Edge: OU Running backs When healthy, DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown form one of the best 1-2 punches in the nation. But Daniel Thomas could be... Read More

Bradford’s surgery a success October 28, 2009 Sam Bradford underwent successful surgery on his throwing shoulder on Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala. The 35-minute procedure was finished at 10:45 this morning, and Bradford, though still experiencing soreness, was resting comfortably. “It all looked great in the end and everyone seems to feel very good about... Read More

Obama reaches out to…Sam Bradford? October 28, 2009 President Barack Obama named University of Oklahoma president David Boren co-chairman of his Intelligence Advisory Board today. But at the tail end of his speech announcing the decision, Obama had this to say: “I thank David for agreeing to serve in this capacity, even as he continues to lead the University... Read More

Bradford and Griffin: Just unlucky October 27, 2009 Six hours after Sam Bradford said goodbye to Oklahoma football, news broke that Sooner Nation’s other blessed son, Clippers rookie Blake Griffin, had a stress fracture in his kneecap that would delay his official NBA debut six weeks. Plenty credit The Clippers Curse. Others want to throw a dunce cap on Sam... Read More

The words of Sam Bradford

October 27, 2009 Below is the entirety of what could be QB Sam Bradford’s final press conference at Oklahoma. Bradford will undergo season-ending surgery in Birmingham, Ala., Wed., effectively ending his career as a Sooner. Bradford is expected to enter the NFL Draft after this season. On all that went into the decision: It... Read More

Chat: David Ubben (10.26) October 26, 2009 Chat with OU beat writer David Ubben Read More

Unfavorable comparison for Bradford

October 26, 2009 Not the kind of buzz Bradford would like to inspire at this point. Last season, Sam Bradford played behind a dominant offensive line, racking up 50 touchdown passes and helping the Oklahoma offense score 716 points. Bradford’s lack of contact, though good for Oklahoma’s laundry bills, brought a flood of... Read More

OU 35, Kansas 13: Postgame thoughts

October 26, 2009 It looks like the Sam Bradford era is officially over. Sunday, the announcement came that Bradford is undergoing season-ending surgery on his separated shoulder. If all goes as planned, he will enter the NFL Draft. That means the Landry Jones era has officially begun. Jones was sharp in the second half against... Read More

Download the OU-Kansas Pregame Package

October 23, 2009 Click the image to download your quick look at this weekend’s OU football game from The Oklahoman and NewsOK.com — in printable and portable form. (Please note that it is a PDF document. Read More

Bradford travels with team October 23, 2009 He may end up having surgery. But not this weekend. OU quarterback Sam Bradford traveled with the team to Lawrence, Kan., for the Sooners’ game Saturday against Kansas. Read More

Alex Smith offers Bradford advice October 23, 2009 When Bradford suffered his original shoulder injury, he spoke with the New York Giants’ Eli Manning, who returned from a less-serious injury in 10 days, eventually leading his team to a Super Bowl win. Now that he’s re-injured the shoulder, Bradford spoke with a source who had a less positive experience with... Read More

Chat recap: Trotter (10-22-09) October 22, 2009 Chat with OU football beat writer Jake Trotter -JT Read More

Jeff Capel Q&A October 22, 2009 Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel had a lot to say at Big 12 Media Day on Wednesday in Kansas City. Here’s a few things that won’t make tomorrow’s paper: Will it be a struggle to keep big man Tiny Gallon in the paint when he likes playing on the perimeter? You must have seen Tiny play somewhere. That is... Read More

OU at Kansas: Breaking down the matchups

October 22, 2009 Quarterbacks Landry Jones has three career starts. Todd Reesing has 31. Edge: Kansas Running backs DeMarco Murray is questionable with a gimpy ankle, but Chris Brown is healthy and ready to go. Jake Sharp is a nice back, but he’s no Chris Brown. Edge: OU Wide receivers Dezmon Briscoe and Kerry Meier... Read More

University of Oklahoma fans wear OU colors before, during and after the game

October 20, 2009 What a weekend! University of Oklahoma- University of Texas in the Cotton Bowl! Read More

Texas 16, OU 13: Postgame thoughts

October 18, 2009 Despite a valiant effort from its defense, OU dropped to 3-3 following a tough 16-13 loss to Texas. The big storyline, though, was Sam Bradford re-injuring his throwing shoulder. Barring something unforeseen, it appears Bradford has played his final game in a Sooner uniform. It will be interesting to see how this... Read More

Brooks Brothers launches "Mad Men Edition" suit

October 17, 2009 Brooks Brothers is going mad. Mad for “Mad Men.” The brand synonymous with men’s suits has launched a limited “Mad Men Edition” suit designed with award-winning costume designer Janie Bryant of the highly popular television series. Inspired by the razor sharp 1960s tailoring favored by the... Read More

Vintage OSU and OU T-shirts at Allyson's Closet October 16, 2009 Go Pokes. Go Sooners. Support your favorite team. 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.

Anthony Slater

Reporter

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

OU Sports Reporter

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.