(by John Shinn) EL PASO, Texas -- Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops admitted Wednesday there should be an extra emphasis on bowl games for one reason.

"This game lasts a long time," he said. "You don't have another one to play for quite a while. Our whole team is anxious and excited to play."

The Sooners (7-5) will be trying to break a three-game bowl losing streak at 1 p.m. today when they face No. 19 Stanford in the Sun Bowl....read more from The Norman Transcript

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