Earplugs being used in prep for game
The Sooners have been using earplugs in practice to prepare for a loud environment Saturday on the road at Oregon.
Their use is designed to make it harder for the offense to hear quarterback Paul Thompsons snap counts and checks, forcing players to focus more on listening.
If it were up to Thompson, the team would wear the earplugs in practice every day.
It was kind of nice yesterday, he said. I have them in too. It was kind of quiet; kind of mellow out there. I couldnt hear the defensive coaches yelling over there on the other side. It was kind of relaxing. Id like to keep them the whole season.
Stoops not pleased with BCS
The BCS formula did not make any significant changes before this season. One third of the formula is based on the AP Poll, another third comes from the Harris Poll and the last third comes from computer rankings.
In the past, the BCS used strength of schedule in its rankings. Now, schedule is only one factor among many used to compile the computer rankings.
Stoops would like to see that change again.
Make strength of schedule matter more, he said. Weve done an about face now it doesnt matter. Lets face it, at the end of the year they count up losses and they slot you. Thats just how it is anymore. Its like Penn State goes out on the road this week to play No. 2 Notre Dame and they drop out (because they lost).
Middle Tennessee game to be on pay-per-view
The Sept. 23 Middle Tennessee at OU college football game will be televised on pay-per-view only by Big 12 Special Order Sports, FSN Southwests pay-per-view division.
The game will be available on participating cable television systems in Oklahoma and nationwide to satellite dish customers.
Suggested retail price for the 6 p.m. kickoff in Norman is $29.95.
Tickets available for Middle Tennessee game
OU officials said that approximately 500 tickets, which were returned by Middle Tennessee, are available.
The tickets sell for $57 each.
Purchases can be made online at SoonerSports.com, over the phone at 1-800-456-GoOU or in person at the office located in the Asp Avenue parking facility.
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