Sooner Sports News (10/27): Perine named PoW, Sanchez named Thorpe semifinalist

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Samaje Perine Named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week Posted: 26 Oct 2015 10:43 PM PDT Oklahoma sophomore running back Samaje Perine was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after his performance in Saturday's 63-27 win over Texas Tech. Perine rushed for season highs of 201 yards and four touchdowns to help the Sooners improve to 6-1 on the year and 3-1 in the Big 12. The 201-yard effort ranks as the third best by a Big 12 player this year, while the four rushing touchdowns are tied as the most by a conference player. Read More »

Zack Sanchez Named Thorpe Award Semifinalist Posted: 26 Oct 2015 10:49 PM PDT OU junior cornerback Zack Sanchez was named a Thorpe Award semifinalist Monday. The award, given to college football's top defensive back, is presented annually by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association in Oklahoma City. One of two semifinalists from the Big 12 (Oklahoma State's Kevin Peterson is the other), Sanchez is looking to become OU's fourth Thorpe Award winner. Rickey Dixon (1987), Roy Williams (2001) and Derrick Strait (2003) were previously honored. Read More »

Judge's Decision Could Threaten Completion Date Of Stadium Upgrades Posted: 26 Oct 2015 12:28 PM PDT Construction on a renovation project at the University of Oklahoma football stadium could be halted after a judge issued an injunction for a company that was not chosen for the project despite being the lowest bidder. District Judge Thad Balkman on Friday granted the injunction sought by HME Inc. The company is suing the OU Board of Regents, the project manager and the company awarded the contract under a state law allowing a higher bidder to be chosen if the low bidder doesn't meet requirements of a "responsible" bidder. (KOCO/AP) RELATED: Lawsuit Could Halt Stadium Expansion Project Are you on Google+? Add +Oklahoma Sooners Blog to your Circle!