The Edmond Sun - Sports Opinion

SPRUILL: OU's Bradford still livin' the dream
There’s still no guarantee that Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford will play this season. But Sooner fan or not, you have to love the Heisman Trophy winner’s attitude.
His first start could come this week against Baylor, or it could be against Texas. You will not hear any crying from Bradford, though, that is for certain.
The media has questioned his decision about coming back. He could have been the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, instead he gets injured in the opener and now his future is in question.
But what seems so shocking to some across the country, really isn’t that shocking at all. Bradford is living his dream. The dream of any former high school star in the state of Oklahoma that wants to play in either Stillwater or Norman.
HARRISON: Local teams draw favorable regional assignments
With the end of the regular season fast approaching, local softball teams are turning their attention towards next week’s regional tournaments. While Edmond Santa Fe is the only squad that will be at home next week, all four teams have a legitimate shot at state.
SPRUILL: Edmond recovering from split
Things are shaping up for another great football season for local teams.
As it stands, Edmond still has two undefeated teams in Edmond North and Oklahoma Christian School. And there are signs the big three have reached a near full recovery from the spit.
HARRISON : Edmond softball players are catching on quick
Edmond has been known as hot bed for a number of spots including softball. But that reputation on the diamond appeared to have slipped a bit the past couple of seasons. Edmond Santa Fe was the city’s lone representative at the state tournament in 2007, and last fall the area teams were shut out of the ASA Softball Complex.
SPRUILL: Now that's depressing
And people wonder why no one watches the news anymore. Check out these depressing headlines that I browsed today on Yahoo! News.
SPRUIL: Let Vick play
According to a poll released by Angus Ried Strategies, a polling and marketing research firm based out of Canada, almost half of Americans think former Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick should not be allowed to play in the NFL.
However, a third of NFL fans would like to see Vick play for their team.
SPRUILL: Big 12 could make some noise in 2009
As good as Oklahoma State has a chance to be this upcoming football season, they still didn’t get one vote as the top team in the Big 12 South Media Preseason Football Poll released last week.
SPRUILL: There is always hope
As Tom Watson walked down the No. 18 fairway at Turnberry during the four-hole playoff, even though The Open had already been decided, I did have my reasons to keep watching.
Are Cowboys ready to take next step on gridiron?
The lights will shine brightly on Stillwater this fall and Mike Holder knows it. The Oklahoma State football team caught the eyes of many after an impressive 2008 campaign, but those expectations have only increased this year for the Cowboys, who boast three potential Heisman candidates and a recently completed Boone Pickens Stadium.
SPRUILL : No need to make votes public
Starting in 2010, ballots in the final regular-season USA Today coaches’ college football poll will be confidential.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Though we will have one more season to enjoy it.
CORTESE: Young pro baseball prospects
An ad caught my eye a few weeks ago in the Edmond Sun newspaper. Edmond All Sports Inc. (EASI) was looking for Umpires for the upcoming youth baseball season.
CORTESE: Parents are the real role models
Was Charles Barkley correct when he said parents should be the true role models for children, rather than those in the limelight?
SPRUIL: If OSU was winning would Ford still be in hot water?
You win games, anything goes. If you lose though, well, that’s a different matter. If you lose, everything gets scrutinized, which is what Oklahoma State basketball coach Travis Ford is learning now.
HARRISON : Time to name names
Just when you thought Major League Baseball was ready to start a season clear of the steroid abuse scandal, it got dragged into the ring for another round.
CORTESE: Ways to keep costs down in sports
As any parent who has been around the Edmond pee wee athletic circuit can tell you, the wide world of kid sports is something to behold these days.
CORTESE: Participation in high school athletics at an all-time high
Great news from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). High School sports are doing just fine, thank you. Nothing makes me happier than to see that their findings for the 19th straight year show that participation in athletics has increased once again.
SPRUILL : Memorial prepares for rough stretch
Whenever play resumes, Memorial girls basketball coach Shane Coffey knows its going to be rough.
SPRUILL: Girls hoops on the rise in Edmond
Edmond has definitely had its share of talent on the hardwood over the years.
Blake Griffin is widely considered the top pick in next years NBA Draft.
CORTESE: Encouragement goes a long way
Watching the inauguration of President Barack Obama made me proud to be an American. His election is an important lesson in how sports can have an influence on one’s life. After watching an interview with Chris Berman during Monday Night Football on November 3, 2008, I realized the strong impact sports had on him and his run for the White House.

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