Robinson, Bradford consensus All-Americans
A Big 12 record nine football players have earned 2008 Consensus All-America honors, topping the previous high of eight in 2007.
That list included Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, offensive guard Duke Robinson and Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant.
Wide receiver Michael Crabtree (Texas Tech) and defensive lineman Brian Orakpo (Texas) were unanimous first team selections.
Tight end Chase Coffman (Missouri), offensive lineman Brandon Carter (Texas Tech), quarterback Colt McCoy (Texas) and all-purpose back Jeremy Maclin (Missouri) also earned consensus honors.
Crabtree, Robinson and Maclin were repeat selections from last season.
By Jake Trotter
OU-BYU in 2009?
Brigham Young athletic director Tom Holmoe told reporters Wednesday that he’s close to finalizing BYU’s 2009 schedule.
Will that include playing Oklahoma in the new Dallas Cowboys stadium in Texas in a season-opener?
“I think everybody knows that when I am working with scheduling, I don’t want to announce anything, or say anything out there until it is done,” Holmoe told The Salt Lake Tribune. “Right now, it is pretty obvious there are a lot of things that are going on. It is not that I have been trying to keep anything from the fans or the press or anything, but we are very close to solidifying a change.
“People can speculate and put two and two together….I just said things are getting close. You may be able to piece together the puzzle, but I just won’t say anything.”
OU’s is looking for two 2009 non-conference opponents. The Sooners already are scheduled to play Tulsa in Norman and Miami at Dolphin Stadium.
By Jake Trotter
