Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
If you missed the NCAA ruling, find it at NCAA Lays Down the Law to Oklahoma -- Sooners to Vacate Wins.
Oklahoma does not forfeit games: "Vacate does not mean forfeit," explained Paul Dee, acting chair of the committee, which issued the findings and assessed the penalties. The teams that Oklahoma beat wouldn't get credit for victories. The Sooners' record for 2005 would be 0-4. (Dallas Morning News)
Audio from the NCAA teleconference available at KFOR.com: Part 1 - Part 2
No Response from Rhett Bomar or Brad McRae: Former Big Red general manager Brad McRae and Bomar did not return phone calls Wednesday. Bomar's father, Jerry Bomar, declined comment. Quinn told The Associated Press the ruling was "dumb." "I have no idea," Quinn said. "I don't care." (NewsOK.com)
JD Quinn's response to NCAA ruling from KFOR-TV:
It's comical when he tells KFOR's Brian Brinkley get a REAL job.
Two ESPY wins related to Oklahoma-Boise State:Boise State's improbable last-second win over Oklahoma during a wild finish in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl helped take the team to the top of the Internet voting in the best game category -- over an Oklahoma State/Texas college hoops tilt, and the Colts/Patriots NFC Championship game. The Jared Zabransky to Ian Johnson two-point conversion play that won the game in overtime took the best play category. The so-called "trick play" beat out plays from Major League Baseball, NFL, NBA and the X Games. (AP/KTVB)
NCAA decision means OU will have to repair damaged reputation: The Oklahoman
NCAA penalties could leave Sooners with a winless 2005: The Oklahoman
Sooner sanctions at a glance: Tulsa World
Sanctions timeline: Tulsa World
NCAA punishes OU football program: Tulsa World
OU failed to monitor players correctly: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
If they all cheat, why is OU the one always getting caught?: Houston Chronicle
Sooners punished; What about USC?: SI.com
NCAA's penalties won't hurt Sooners: The Sporting News
NCAA really can't take OU's wins away: FoxSports.com
Oklahoma Plans to Appeal NCAA Decision: ABC News
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