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Big 12, national titles run through Dallas By John ShinnThe Norman Transcript Stoops believes his team has little in common with the last one he took to Dallas. He sees a team ready to peak, not plummet.
“There’s no question we’re a much different team coming into the game than we were a year ago. I don’t even know that you can compare the two. And one of the biggest reasons, too, is Adrian Peterson’s health. “That changes everything in regards to our play-calling and regards to the passing game. Overall our line’s playing better, our receivers are much improved, our quarterback’s playing better. “We’re different defensively, though we’ve had our moments where we’ve given up some plays. Overall, I still believe we’re further along than where we were at that time a year ago.” What remains to be seen is if that’s far enough to carry OU past Texas and into the Big 12’s driver’s seat. The recent history of the Red River rivalry says the Sooners know how to hit their stride when Texas is on the other side of the field. They stumbled last season, but things can change over the course of a year. “We are a year more mature and this game is definitely going to be competitive because we are hungry,” defensive end Larry Birdine said. “I am not the only senior on the team that wants to go out beating Texas. This is one of our goals. To beat Texas.” John Shinn366-3536jshinn@normantranscript.com 
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