PRACTICE NOTES
January 2013
Aggies wind down AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Practice
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – The No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies fine-tuned its preparations for the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners and the 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic with a light walk-through at Cowboys Stadium.
With the stadium dressed up in logos and banners, the Aggies (10-2, 6-2 SEC) worked out in black shorts and t-shirts for just under an hour to take those final, crucial steps for their fourth-straight bowl game and sixth in seven seasons.
“We got some kicking game stuff done and caught some balls in the lights.
Oklahoma focused ahead of showdown with Texas A&M
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – Underneath a closed roof at Cowboys Stadium, the Big 12 Co-Champion Oklahoma Sooners held their final workout a day before squaring off against Texas A&M in the 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
Players and coaches for the No. 11 Sooners (10-2, 8-1 Big 12) held an hour walkthrough in shorts and t-shirts implementing their final game plan for the Aggies (10-2, 6-2 SEC). Offense, defense and special teams each went through their specific final reviews at half speed.
Preparation Continues for Oklahoma in Fourth AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Practice
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – Big 12 Co-Champion Oklahoma continued to finalize their game plans for No. 9 Texas A&M with an hour and a half workout at Cowboys Stadium Wednesday afternoon.
The Sooners (10-2, 8-1 Big 12) practiced in shoulder pads and shorts as a part of their typical “Thursday” game week workout. The Sooners worked on special teams and individual drills as the Aggie War Hymn continued to play on repeat in the background.
Friday night’s challenge has Oklahoma Head Coach Bob Stoops looking for an advantageous matchup against their Texas A&M (10-2, 6-2) opponents.
Texas A&M Gets First Feel of Cowboys Stadium
DALLAS – The No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies took part in their first practice on the playing surface for the 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic with an hour practice at Cowboys Stadium.
“We were able to move the ball on both sides and really do our scripts we usually do on Thursdays,” said head coach Kevin Sumlin. “We tried to turn the music up as loud as it could be so we could work with some crowd noise. We worked a lot on the kicking game today because that’s what’s different.
Oklahoma Kicks Off the New Year with Third Practice at Cowboys Stadium
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – Big 12 Co-Champion Oklahoma kicked off 2013 with a light practice at Cowboys Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The Sooners continued their usual game week schedule without friction, holding a “Wednesday” workout in shorts and shoulder pads towards Friday night’s showdown against Texas A&M.
The team went through drills and situational work as music and crowd noise filled the stadium to simulate what is expected to be an intense atmosphere.
Aggies Work Out at Highland Park for a Second-Straight Day
DALLAS – The No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies were back in the indoor facility at Highland Park High School for another physical workout to get ready for the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners and the 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
A&M put on the pads once again for an up-tempo practice that featured work in all three phases, position-by-position fundamentals and game simulation. Head coach Kevin Sumlin said he was pleased with his team’s attention to detail at this point with the game three days away.
December 2012
Oklahoma Continues 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Preparation With Second Practice
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – The No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners held their second practice in preparation for the 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic inside Cowboys Stadium Monday afternoon.
The Sooners (10-2, 8-1 Big 12) worked out for just over two hours gearing up towards their showdown against No. 9 Texas A&M (10-2, 6-2 SEC). OU continued their typical in-season game week preparation with full speed and contact.
“Practice went really well, we did some work against each other kind of going fast,” Oklahoma Head Coach Bob Stoops said.
Texas A&M Goes Indoors to Continue AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Prep
DALLAS – With the rainy weather in the Metroplex, the No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies took their New Year’s Eve practice indoors to Highland Park High School.
The Aggies got a surprise to start practice with current Los Angles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who was completing a workout at the place where he starred in high school, on hand to greet the team. The Dallas native turned down a scholarship to play baseball at Texas A&M in 2006 when the Dodgers selected him as the seventh overall pick in the MLB Draft.
Aggies Hold First AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Practice
Dallas – The No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies got back to football basics for their first practice for the 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
Under brisk outdoor conditions, the Aggies donned full pads for a nearly 60-minute workout on the practice field adjacent to Ford Stadium on the SMU campus. The spirit of the 12th Man was in full force as a swarm of Texas A&M fans welcomed the squad prior to its first workout in preparation to take on the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners (10-2, 8-1 Big 12 Conference).
Oklahoma Begins Preparations For Classic Showdown
Arlington, Texas – The 11th ranked Oklahoma Sooners began their AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic preparations at Cowboys Stadium today as they looked ahead to a matchup with the No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies.
Spirited music filled the air as the Sooners (10-2, 8-1 Big 12) held a two-hour practice in shorts and shoulder pads.
Earlier in the day, Head Coach Bob Stoops and select players met with the media to talk about the upcoming matchup with the Aggies and getting back into the groove after the holiday break.
Texas A&M Rolls Into Dallas For The 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic
Dallas – The No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies made the three-hour drive from College Station to Dallas in private vehicles to begin their week of preparation for the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners and the 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
"We had practice this morning in College Station and the guys handled themselves well coming up to the Metroplex on their own. There were no issues that I am aware of,” said head coach Kevin Sumlin. “We are excited to be at the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic and the hospitality is already outstanding.
Oklahoma Arrives In North Texas Ahead Of 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic
Grapevine, Texas – Players and coaches for the Big 12 Co-Champion Oklahoma Sooners arrived in North Texas today in preparation for their showdown against the Texas A&M Aggies in the 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
Sooner players and coaches arrived at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine Saturday afternoon. The Gaylord will serve as the team headquarters for OU during their stay in North Texas.
Oklahoma Head Coach Bob Stoops said his team is looking forward to the week.
January 2012
SNYDER STRESSES STICKING TO THE BASICS IN FOURTH WORKOUT
Today was no different as the Wildcats practiced at Cowboys Stadium for the fourth consecutive afternoon. The Wildcats held a two hour workout as they look towards matching up against a high-profile SEC squad in the No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks.
“They’re a determined group and have the “never give up” type of attitude and approach to each ballgame that they play,” Head Coach Bill Snyder said.
ARKANSAS CONTINUES PREP FOR THE AT&T COTTON BOWL CLASSIC
Head coach Bobby Petrino commented in his news conference prior to the team’s practice that the Razorbacks have enjoyed a great week preparing to play in a game with such great history and tradition as the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
“It’s been a tremendous experience for our football team and our families with a first-class organization.
KANSAS STATE SHARPENS FOCUS DURING THIRD PRACTICE
Looming at the end of the week is a top-ten showdown against No. 6 Arkansas. The Wildcat players are beginning to lock in to their ultimate goal of a Classic championship through an intense, physical practice.
