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2009 Oklahoma Sooners: Special Teams

In every season but one under Bob Stoops, the Oklahoma Sooners have been one of the top 20 programs in the nation in special teams play. In 2008, however, the special teams weren't so “special...

Written by Tim Bond about 3 months ago 1,090 reads 2 comments
A Look at the 2009 Oklahoma Sooners: Defense

Ever since the arrival of Bob Stoops, Oklahoma has been known as a program with a very respectable defense—until 2008, that is. In 2008, Oklahoma's defense was the poorest it has been in the Stoops era, finishing 68th overall...

Written by Tim Bond about 3 months ago 1,826 reads 10 comments
A Look at the 2009 Oklahoma Sooners: Offense

Leading into the 2009 season, the biggest question for Oklahoma's offense is who will start on the Sooners' offensive line...

Written by Tim Bond about 3 months ago 1,991 reads 17 comments
The Big 12's Top Five Quarterbacks for 2009

In 2008, the Big 12 had a great season when it comes to offensive output. These offenses were led by some very good quarterbacks that will not be back in 2009, like Graham Harrell and Chase Daniel...

Written by Tim Bond about 5 months ago 1,111 reads 7 comments
Previewing The Oklahoma Sooners' Opponents: BYU

BYU had a decent season in 2008. After being projected to be at the top of the Mountain West Conference last season, the Cougars ended the season in third place behind Utah and TCU, respectively...

Written by Tim Bond about 5 months ago 1,161 reads 9 comments
Oklahoma Sooner Legend: Steve Owens

Steve Owens was born December 9, 1947 in Gore, Oklahoma and was raised in Miami, Oklahoma. His love of Oklahoma Sooner football began when he was just six years old. It was at that time when Oklahoma started their amazing 47 game winning streak...

Written by Tim Bond about 6 months ago 779 reads 0 comments
Oklahoma Sooner Legend: Granville Liggins

Granville Liggins was born on June 2, 1946 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. When he was younger, Granville succeeded at sports. No matter what the sport, he was exceptional. After he graduated high school, he attended the University of Oklahoma...

Written by Tim Bond about 6 months ago 184 reads 0 comments
Oklahoma Sooner Legend: Billy Vessels

Billy “Curly” Vessels was born on Mar. 22, 1931 in Cleveland, OK. At an early age, Billy found his niche in football, due to a very unstable family life...

Written by Tim Bond about 6 months ago 185 reads 0 comments
Oklahoma Sooner Legend: Dr. Prentice Gautt

Prentice Gautt was born on Feb. 8, 1939 in Oklahoma City, OK. In his early years, Gautt played high school football for Douglass High School in Oklahoma City...

Written by Tim Bond about 6 months ago 356 reads 2 comments
Remembering Wayman Tisdale: A Sooner Legend

Wayman Lawrence Tisdale was born on June 9, 1964 in Fort Worth, Texas. His father, Louis Tisdale, was a long time pastor of the Friendship Church in Tulsa, OK until he passed away in 1997...

Written by Tim Bond about 6 months ago 156 reads 1 comments
The Ultimate NBA Dream Team

As you all very well know, the NBA is the supreme league in the world when it comes to professional basketball. This league has produced players like Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, among others...

Written by Tim Bond about 6 months ago 300 reads 8 comments
Justin Chaisson: Should He Be Allowed in Norman?

Should athletes who have a criminal history, convicted or not, be allowed to play college football? Should Bob Stoops and the University of Oklahoma continue to honor Justin Chaisson's commitment ...

Written by Tim Bond about 7 months ago 2,280 reads 6 comments
True Role Models: Athletes Who Did More

We all know about Tim Tebow, Terrell Owens, Tiger Woods, and other well known sports figures. A lot of younger kids look up to them as role models, which is understandable...

Written by Tim Bond about 7 months ago 558 reads 0 comments
SoonersNews.com's 2009 Oklahoma Football Preview: Post-Spring Edition

2009 could be a very magical season for Oklahoma. They will be vying for yet another Big 12 and National Championship. After 2008 was complete, there were questions on which underclassmen were going to leave early and which would stay...

Written by Tim Bond about 7 months ago 1,983 reads 8 comments
Oklahoma Sooner Athletics: Nothing Else Like It!

When people think about the Oklahoma Sooner athletic department, the first thought they come to is football. And rightfully so. The football program from Norman, OK is matched by very few in this great country of ours...

Written by Tim Bond about 8 months ago 427 reads 6 comments
Which Is the Better Basketball Job: Oklahoma or Arizona?

Now, before everyone of you jump to conclusions, just stop, relax, and read on. Arizona has had a ton of success under their longtime coach, Lute Olson. Coach Olson went on to win 598 games for the Wildcats...

Written by Tim Bond about 8 months ago 473 reads 12 comments
Contact Sport, Not Wrestling: The NCAA Needs To Curb the Excessive Play!

When I was younger, I loved playing basketball. Like many of you, I would much rather have played at the local park against others, but sometimes had to settle for the driveway, alone, instead...

Written by Tim Bond about 8 months ago 411 reads 1 comments
Dear NCAA: Something Smells Fishy About Pete Carroll's Coaching Disciples

I know I will get criticized and hammered for what I am about to write about. But many outside of this certain university probably agree with me. Dear NCAA, You have two new coaches in your college ranks from one coaching tree...

Written by Tim Bond about 10 months ago 644 reads 33 comments
SoonersNews.com Presents: The Top 15 Most Prestigious College Football Programs

While I watched ESPN and their ramblings about who they felt were the most prestigious programs since 1936, I thought I would do the same just to see if it matches what ESPN did...

Written by Tim Bond about 10 months ago 1,330 reads 28 comments
The Top 10 Active College Football Coaches

College football has produced some of the most brilliant minds to ever coach the game of football. You can name coaches like Paul “Bear” Bryant, Bud Wilkinson, Tom Osborne, Bo Schembechler, Woody Hayes, and others to the list of the best coaches ever...

Written by Tim Bond about 10 months ago 1,985 reads 76 comments
Previewing the 2009 Oklahoma Sooners

What a great season the Oklahoma Sooners had in 2008. They fell short of their ultimate goal, but overall it was a very good season for the program...

Written by Tim Bond about 10 months ago 1,156 reads 2 comments
Karma Will Cost the Florida Gators the National Championship

Now, before I get too far into this article, I want to say I think Tim Tebow is a very good athlete and quarterback. I also want to say that the Florida Gators are a very good football team...

Written by Tim Bond about 11 months ago 175 reads 10 comments
Florida Vs. Oklahoma: Position Vs. Position Break Down

Florida Back Seven vs. Oklahoma WRs, TEs, and RBs The Florida secondary is a good one. However, they have only had to face a schedule that included facing teams that averaged just 205 passing yards per game...

Written by Tim Bond about 11 months ago 971 reads 16 comments
Bring On The National Championship Already!

When the FedEx BCS National Championship rolls around we will be watching what everyone perceives as two teams among the elite this season...

Written by Tim Bond about 11 months ago 97 reads 0 comments
Big 12 Football: Chicken or The Egg?

SEC fans want to talk about how bad Oklahoma's defense is. They also want to speak about how the terrible defenses in the Big 12 make the offenses look a lot better. Now, this may be the classic chicken or egg argument...

Written by Tim Bond about 11 months ago 215 reads 3 comments

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Tim Bond Article Archive

2009 Oklahoma Sooners: Special Teams

A Look at the 2009 Oklahoma Sooners: Defense

A Look at the 2009 Oklahoma Sooners: Offense

The Big 12's Top Five Quarterbacks for 2009

Previewing The Oklahoma Sooners' Opponents: BYU

Oklahoma Sooner Legend: Steve Owens

Oklahoma Sooner Legend: Granville Liggins

Oklahoma Sooner Legend: Billy Vessels

Oklahoma Sooner Legend: Dr. Prentice Gautt

Remembering Wayman Tisdale: A Sooner Legend

The Ultimate NBA Dream Team

Justin Chaisson: Should He Be Allowed in Norman?

True Role Models: Athletes Who Did More

SoonersNews.com's 2009 Oklahoma Football Preview: Post-Spring Edition

Oklahoma Sooner Athletics: Nothing Else Like It!

Which Is the Better Basketball Job: Oklahoma or Arizona?

Contact Sport, Not Wrestling: The NCAA Needs To Curb the Excessive Play!

Dear NCAA: Something Smells Fishy About Pete Carroll's Coaching Disciples

SoonersNews.com Presents: The Top 15 Most Prestigious College Football Programs

The Top 10 Active College Football Coaches

Previewing the 2009 Oklahoma Sooners

Karma Will Cost the Florida Gators the National Championship

Florida Vs. Oklahoma: Position Vs. Position Break Down

Bring On The National Championship Already!

Big 12 Football: Chicken or The Egg?

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