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Published: June 30, 2008
Tough schedule gives Sooners chance to grow fan base
Scott Wright
NORMAN — Last year, the Oklahoma Sooners got into the NCAA Tournament because they won enough games. But they got a No. 6 seed — at least in good part — because they won enough games against one of the toughest schedules in the country.

The latter part of that equation looks to be repeated in 2008-09. It's just up to the Sooners to win the games.

This season's schedule is looking like it will be challe...

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