OKLAHOMA CITY — Before the season started, Oklahoma’s offensive coordinator talked about preparing the Sooners to deal with an injury to Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford.
The worst case scenario became reality Saturday night and the result was a season-opening 14-13 upset at the hands of Brigham Young.
Now, with no timetable for their star quarterback’s return, the Sooners are looking for Plan C — or at least a revised Plan B.
“Whether he is here or is not here for this week and the weeks to come, we’re sitting right here at 0-1 and we’ve got to buckle it up and get moving in a quick direction and a positive direction,” offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Sunday.
Oklahoma’s medical staff was still taking a look at treatment options for Bradford on Sunday. The injury to Bradford’s right (throwing) shoulder has been called a sprained AC joint.
Purdue quarterback Curtis Painter missed two games last season and played as a reserve three weeks after injuring the joint.
Wilson said a similar treatment process is ongoing for second-team All-America tight end Jermaine Gresham, who has cartilage damage in his right knee and didn’t play against BYU.
Ducks’ Blount offers apology
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount called Boise State defensive end Byron Hout and coach Chris Petersen to apologize for the punch he threw at Hout following Thursday’s season-opening game between the teams.
Footnotes.
Jevan Snead recovered from a rough start to throw for two touchdowns and Dexter McCluster scored twice to lead No. 8 Mississippi to a 45-14 victory over host Memphis. It was the seventh consecutive win for the Rebels, who opened the season ranked higher than they have been since 1970.
• Georgia coach Mark Richt said offensive tackle Trinton Sturdivant suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the Bulldogs’ loss at Oklahoma State.
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