Can’t get a break

There were several close calls at the Cotton Bowl that went against OU. Going back to the instant replay fiascoes this year against Oregon and last year against Texas Tech, it’s evident OU is in the middle of long string of bad breaks.

“That’s the way it goes,” Stoops said. “You’ve got to keep playing and eventually you do get some. And I’m sure through those other years we’ve had our share of them.

“I’m a positive enough person that I believe by the time the whole thing runs it’s course, we’ll get our share too. Yeah, we’ve been on the opposite side of some tight calls. That’s the way it goes.”

No decision on McCoy

There’s still a chance freshman defensive tackle Gerald McCoy could play this season. McCoy was the USA Today Defensive Player of the Year last season at Southeast High School in Oklahoma City, but hasn’t played. He has been getting some reps with the first and second teams in practice, but that doesn’t mean he’ll see the field this season.

“It’s one thing to look good in certain segments of practice, it’s another thing when things are at the level that we’re playing at,” Stoops said. “Not everybody sees that part of it. We do.

“So Gerald’s closer and closer. We’re bringing him along and if we feel he can make an impact, we’ll play him.”

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