Entry: Notes and Quotes Dec 19, 2005



BEST ATTRIBUTE: The steady improvement Oklahoma enjoyed throughout the season while introducing 12 freshmen makes the Sooners a definite threat in 2006. From the beginning, when OU started 2-3, coach Bob Stoops exhibited patience and the Sooners prospered, especially on the defensive side.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: While QB Rhett Bomar is only a redshirt freshman and still has an abundance of promise, he had trouble at times moving the ball consistently, though the part of the problem was his young line. Play at those positions should continue to improve, and as long as RB Adrian Peterson is healthy, the Oklahoma offense will be OK.

GAME OF THE YEAR: Although the 45-12 loss to Texas on Oct. 8 ended an infamous five-game winning streak in the series for the Sooners, the setback was far from devastating. Oklahoma not only recovered, it almost ran the table the rest of the way. A controversial touchdown on the final play by Texas Tech was all that prevented OU from winning its last six games. Granted, the outcome against Texas is always magnified, but credit the Sooners for not folding when they were 2-3.

MATCHUP TO WATCH: Oklahoma RB Adrian Peterson vs. Oregon DT Haloti Ngata -- The Ducks have a pair of outstanding defensive linemen in Ngata and DE Devan Long, which could make matters difficult on Peterson, who was hemmed in the box on numerous occasions this season. Still, if Peterson keeps churning, he's capable of breaking long gains against anyone.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "The guy's just getting his ankle back. He's running better and better, but I still don't think it's all the way back." -- Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops after RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 237 yards in a Nov. 26 win over Oklahoma State.
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