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Junior of the Year: Okoye

Junior of the Year: Okoye

Oklahoma's class of 2024 is on the clock in recruiting and a few stars emerged as candidates for Junior of the Year.

12/23/22
 • Josh McCuistion
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the state rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the state rankings

There's a new No. 1 in the state of Alabama.

6/9/19
 • Chad Simmons
Five Questions: Arkansas State

Five Questions: Arkansas State

Five Questions: Arkansas State - In cooperation with the other SBC sites on Rivals.com, we take a look at five questions facing each team as preseason

7/9/12
 • Luke Matheson
The Unlucky 13: Top classes that fizzled

The Unlucky 13: Top classes that fizzled

Lane Kiffin and many of the players in his 2009 recruiting class are long gone from Tennessee. That's just one of our Unlucky 13 highly ranked classes

2/27/12
 • Steve Megargee
Relieved Oku inks with Vols

Relieved Oku inks with Vols

The daily saga over the recruitment of running back David Oku finally came to an end on Thursday night when the talented tailback signed a letter of i

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3/5/09
 • Austin Price
Oku sticks to word

Oku sticks to word

In the end, David Oku of Lincoln (Neb.) East said he felt like he had to stick with his word. That word led him to the school that he originally commi

3/5/09
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Oku making unofficial stop in Auburn

Oku making unofficial stop in Auburn

Lincoln (Neb.) East running back David Oku has been to Auburn on at least two occasions. He camped on the Plains before his junior season and then ret

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2/27/09
 • Jeffrey Lee
AMP: David Oku why he moved.

AMP: David Oku why he moved.

Rivals.com AMP talks with the nations No. 1 ranked all-purpose back David Oku in an exclusive phone interview. Find out why the Rivals100 member mad

2/27/09
 • Gregg Peterson
Oku making a move

Oku making a move

One of the most bizarre recruiting stories this season has taken another strange turn. David Oku, the nation's No. 1 all-purpose running back confirme

2/23/09
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Difficult decision for Oku

Difficult decision for Oku

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert four-star tailback David Oku is one of the few top prospects from the 2009 recruiting class that remains unsigned. Is

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2/22/09
 • Jeffrey Lee
Recruiting continues for unsigned prospects

Recruiting continues for unsigned prospects

Even though National Signing Day for the class of 2009 has come and gone, there are a few top prospects who haven't signed, led by running back Bryce

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2/11/09
 • Mike Farrell
Position recruiting breakdown: Offense

Position recruiting breakdown: Offense

The LSU passing game should get a jolt in the near future from Rueben Randle and the nation's No. 2-ranked group of receivers as well as the top incom

2/7/09
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Oku decides to wait

Oku decides to wait

Even though it's officially the dead period, things are hardly quiet for Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert running back David Oku.

2/2/09
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Oku has great AU visit; delays decision

Oku has great AU visit; delays decision

One of the nation's top RB prospects, Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert four-star David Oku was in Auburn this weekend and is excited about the possibi

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2/1/09
 • Mark Johnson
Past vs. Present: Look back at the best

Past vs. Present: Look back at the best

Matt Barkley is the top-rated pro-style quarterback prospect in the 2009 class, but where would he rank among the top QBs from past classes? We took t

2/1/09
 • Bobby Burton
Category Rankings: The best of the best

Category Rankings: The best of the best

Rivals.com recruiting analysts work year-round to compile the most extensive and accurate prospect rankings and evaluations you will find. In the proc

1/28/09
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Two more trips for Oku

Two more trips for Oku

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert running back David Oku has been going back and forth on whether or not he's solid with his commitment to Tennessee. A

1/23/09
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Okla., Miss. headline state rankings releases

Okla., Miss. headline state rankings releases

Jenks (Okla.) High four-star cornerback Gabe Lynn started out the season as the top player in the state and he finishes in the No. 1 spot in the Soone

1/19/09
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Oku sets the record straight

Oku sets the record straight

Some prospects love the attention and the experience of being recruited. Others can't stand the constant phone calls and visits. Recruiting is differe

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1/4/09
 • Austin Price
Oku excited by Vols new direction

Oku excited by Vols new direction

Lane Kiffin will become Tennessee's 21st head coach later today and Midwest City, Okla., tailback David Oku couldn't be happier. Tennessee hired the m

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12/1/08
 • Austin Price
Rivals100 RB Oku back on the market

Rivals100 RB Oku back on the market

David Oku, the nation's No. 1 all-purpose running back from Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert, ended his recruitment in October by committing to the Te

11/24/08
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Oku ends it

Oku ends it

The drama in David Oku's life is officially over. The nation's No. 1 all-purpose running back from Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert exclusively let Ri

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10/18/08
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Oku talks official trip to Lincoln

Oku talks official trip to Lincoln

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert all-purpose back David Oku was one of four uncommitted four-star prospects that made an official visit to Nebraska th

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9/29/08
 • John Talman
Loss Doesnt Damper Okus Trip

Loss Doesnt Damper Okus Trip

Tennessee played host to an impressive array of official and unofficial visitors this past weekend. One of the most impressive names on that list was

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9/22/08
 • Rob Lewis
Oku shakes things up again

Oku shakes things up again

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert four-star running back David Oku took his first official visit this past weekend to Louisville. Oku, who is the natio

9/2/08
 • Jeremy Crabtree
UofL football and baseball host visitors

UofL football and baseball host visitors

Several UofL athletic programs used the Governor's Cup as a recruiting weekend, and Cardinalsports.com has the scoop on the most comprehensive list of

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9/1/08
 • Jeff Wafford
Calm Oku targets October

Calm Oku targets October

Midwest City, Okla., running back David Oku has played the recruiting game smoothly with a calm outlook at what he hopes will be a bright future. He r

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8/17/08
 • Austin Price
Oku down to four

Oku down to four

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert four-star running back David Oku had everything already planned out. Official visits were scheduled and a decision ti

8/6/08
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Oku lays out a plan

Oku lays out a plan

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert running back David Oku may be just a bit more organized than most nationally recruited athletes. The 5-foot-10, 186-

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7/20/08
 • Rick Shaw
Oku goes in-depth on FSU, recruiting

Oku goes in-depth on FSU, recruiting

One player whose game does a lot of talking on the field is Midwest City (OK) Carl Albert running back David Oku. While his explosive performances on

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7/15/08
 • Chris Nee
Notebook: McAllister coming for a week

Notebook: McAllister coming for a week

In this <i>Warchant.com</i> recruiting notebook, three-star cornerback Ricardo Dixon talks about whether or not he is solid to South Florida. Also, fo

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7/10/08
 • Lee Gordon & Chris Nee
Oklahoma state ranking deep with talent

Oklahoma state ranking deep with talent

While it might not get as much national recognition as its neighbor south of the Red River, Oklahoma has always been a must-stop spot for college foot

7/9/08
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Oku roller coaster not slowing down

Oku roller coaster not slowing down

It is fitting that David Oku spends his summer working at an amusement park. Like the roller coasters at Frontier City where Oku works outside his nat

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6/22/08
 • John Brice
Category rankings: Running backs

Category rankings: Running backs

We've selected the best prospects in each specific category for every position and ranked them. Today we look at the running backs and Christine Micha

6/11/08
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Recruiting Notebook: In the trenches

Recruiting Notebook: In the trenches

This <i>Warchant.com Recruiting Notebook</i> includes numerous notes about FSU's recruiting efforts, including two recent offers on the offensive line

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6/10/08
 • Lee Gordon & Chris Nee
Oku narrows list to five

Oku narrows list to five

You would think it would take David Oku all summer to narrow his list of college possibilities. After all, the 5-foot-10, 186-pound running back out

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6/5/08
 • Rick Shaw
Oku shakes things up a little

Oku shakes things up a little

A few days after extending his list to seven schools, it looks like it's back to six for Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert four-star running back David

5/5/08
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Huskers in the race for four-star RB

Huskers in the race for four-star RB

Nebraska has made headway with several running backs across the country and in the Big 12 conference region of states especially over the last few mon

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5/3/08
 • John Talman
Oku reacts to Michigans recent pickups

Oku reacts to Michigans recent pickups

Michigan's recent additions of quarterbacks Kevin Newsome and Shavodrick Beaver have caught the attention of fellow Wolverine recruiting targets acros

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5/1/08
 • Josh Helmholdt
Oku impressed with Knoxville

Oku impressed with Knoxville

One of the big names in Knoxville this past weekend was Midwest City, Oklahoma tailback David Oku. Oku was in town with the family of friend and curre

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4/23/08
 • Austin Price
Lynn choice not certain Sooner

Lynn choice not certain Sooner

Jenks, Okla., defensive back Gabe Lynn is in the process of getting to know each of the schools that is working hard for his signature. Tennessee is a

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4/13/08
 • Austin Price
Oku will head out of Oklahoma

Oku will head out of Oklahoma

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert four-star running back David Oku will be leaving the state of Oklahoma to play his college football. Oku, the nation'

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4/9/08
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Oku breaks things down

Oku breaks things down

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert running back David Oku put up his third consecutive impressive season in Oklahoma's largest classification. The 5-foo

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3/27/08
 • Sean Stevens
In the running for Oku

In the running for Oku

David Oku has been no secret to schools as recruiting has picked up. Already holding a dozen offers, the talented running back out of Oklahoma said t

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3/11/08
 • Brian Freeman
Oku gets offer he was looking for

Oku gets offer he was looking for

Ranked as the No. 20 prospect in the country by Rivals.com, Oklahoma City (Okla.) Carl Albert running back David Oku does not want for much when it co

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3/10/08
 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100 RB talks Auburn, new offense

Rivals100 RB talks Auburn, new offense

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert RB David Oku may not prefer the spread offense, understandable for a running back who likes to dot the Power I. But O

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3/6/08
 • Jeffrey Lee
Top rusher not rushing his decision

Top rusher not rushing his decision

As Rivals.com's No. 20 overall prospect, David Oku could seemingly play for any school in the country. But the recruiting process is slightly atypical

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3/4/08
 • Zack Lehatto
Oku gets his long awaited Sooner offer

Oku gets his long awaited Sooner offer

There may have been some serious tornado warnings rolling through Midwest City, Okla. on Sunday night but some of the town's biggest news came on Frid

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3/3/08
 • Josh McCuistion
Nations No. 2 junior RB grew up a Seminole fan

Nations No. 2 junior RB grew up a Seminole fan

When it comes to recruiting running backs for the class of 2009, there are two talented in-state targets high on Florida State's wish list in Lonnie P

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2/11/08
 • Chris Nee
Oklahomas Best Junior

Oklahomas Best Junior

To anyone who has been paying attention the last two years there probably isn't much suspense about who will be this year's pick as SoonerScoop.com's

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2/6/08
 • Josh McCuistion
Oku says trip to Norman goes well

Oku says trip to Norman goes well

One of the most intriguing stories in Norman this weekend was potentially the first five-star from Oklahoma in three years, Midwest City Carl Albert r

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2/3/08
 • Josh Mccuistion
Video feature: West coast rush for 2009

Video feature: West coast rush for 2009

Rivals.com has released the top 100 prospects in the class of 2009, ranked in order. As expected, Santa Ana (Calif.) quarterback Matt Barkley is high

11/28/07
 • Rivals.com AMP
Weve got next

Weve got next

College coaches and fans from all over the nation have had their eye on the Class of 2008 for quite a while due to prospects like Jameel Owens and Kye

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11/5/07
 • Justin Mitchell
David Oku shares the wealth

David Oku shares the wealth

David Oku understands that he's a lucky guy. The talented junior has been a marked man since he blew up on the recruiting scene as a freshman for coac

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10/2/07
 • Justin Mitchell
Oku Takes in Tech-OSU Game

Oku Takes in Tech-OSU Game

Though Texas Tech is certainly a pass happy offense, the media tends to constantly overlook the importance of having a solid running back in the Air R

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9/24/07
 • Jordan Strebeck
Oku starts to get written offers

Oku starts to get written offers

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert running back David Oku is on a roll. The 5-foot-8, 176-pound running back opened up his senior season with a monster

9/6/07
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Oku has a big day against Booker T.

Oku has a big day against Booker T.

He may only be entering his junior season but people are running out of superlatives for Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert running back David Oku. The

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9/1/07
 • Josh McCuistion
2009 top prospect starts with a bang

2009 top prospect starts with a bang

Coming into their junior seasons there was little doubt who was the top player in Oklahoma for 2009. 294 yards and four touchdowns later, there is lit

9/1/07
 • Josh McCuistion
Video feature: Rivals 100 to Watch- The RBs

Video feature: Rivals 100 to Watch- The RBs

Wichita East running back Bryce Brown heads the list of top back on the Rivals 100 to Watch for the class of 2009. National recruiting analyst Jeremy

8/20/07
 • Rivals.com AMP
Top 2009 back interested in AM

Top 2009 back interested in AM

Texas A&M has had one of the top rushing attacks in the nation lately and recruits are taking notice. Despite not hearing much from A&M yet, one of th

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8/10/07
 • Brian Perroni
Oku takes unofficial visit

Oku takes unofficial visit

Increasingly becoming one of the most popular 2009 prospects in the state of Oklahoma is Midwest City native David Oku. The speedy 5-foot-8, 176-poun

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8/10/07
 • Jay Fielder
Oku keeps tabs on Nittany Lions

Oku keeps tabs on Nittany Lions

The Class of 2009 recruiting season may seem like it's miles away at this point, but that doesn't mean Nittany Lions' fans shouldn't keep tabs on pote

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8/2/07
 • David Hutchinson
2009 RB wants to hear from Ducks

2009 RB wants to hear from Ducks

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert running back David Oku is one of the top candidates to be the No. 1-ranked player in the state of Oklahoma for 2009.

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7/25/07
 • Sean Stevens
Local 2009 RB one of the best

Local 2009 RB one of the best

A local prospect that could end up being the top in-state player for 2009 is Midwest City, Oklahoma product David Oku. The shifty 5-foot-8, 176-pound

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7/16/07
 • Reed Coldiron
Camp Video: Top 2009  RB has Auburn No. 1

Camp Video: Top 2009 RB has Auburn No. 1

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert's David Oku could be the top RB prospect in the country in the 2009 class, and for Auburn fans that appears to be goo

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6/11/07
 • Jeffrey Lee
Running back group loaded for AU camp

Running back group loaded for AU camp

Auburn is expected to have at least five of the country's top RB recruits competing in its first prospect camp this weekend, in addition to several mo

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6/8/07
 • Jeffrey Lee
Top 2009 Oklahoma RB camping at AU

Top 2009 Oklahoma RB camping at AU

Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert junior RB David Oku has had the date circled on his calendar for months. June 8. "Leaving for Auburn". Friday morni

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6/6/07
 • Jeffrey Lee
Oku wants to hear from Husker staff

Oku wants to hear from Husker staff

Most of the focus at this time of year is on the recruits who will comprise the upcoming class of 2008, but some younger prospects are already creatin

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6/1/07
 • Mike Matya
2009 Oku interested in the Buckeyes

2009 Oku interested in the Buckeyes

The class of 2008 is not even halfway done but that is not slowing down interest in 2009 players in the Buckeyes. Midwest City (Okla.) running back Da

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5/27/07
 • Staff
2009 back up to three offers

2009 back up to three offers

Need further proof that Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert running back [db]David Oku[/db] is one of the top players in the class of 2009? Then check ou

5/14/07
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Oku picks up Tech offer

Oku picks up Tech offer

Carl Albert's David Oku isn't old enough to legally view an R-Rated movie, but already has several offers from Division-I colleges to play football on

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5/12/07
 • Armen Williams
Top 2009 RB planning visit to the Plains

Top 2009 RB planning visit to the Plains

Midwest City (OK) Carl Albert RB David Oku will be a junior in the fall. However, that didn't keep Auburn coach Eddie Gran from extending an offer. No

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5/12/07
 • Jeffrey Lee
Better hurry if you want to recruit Oku

Better hurry if you want to recruit Oku

If college football programs want on the David Oku band wagon, they better jump aboard now. The fact that the Midwest City, Oklahoma all-star is only

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5/10/07
 • Armen Williams
TCU Nike Camp Notebook

TCU Nike Camp Notebook

It's the date that players circle on their calendars every year. Its place where stars are born. That place is the Nike Camp and OkPrepXtra.com has ex

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5/1/07
 • Justin Mitchell
Oku looking beyond state lines

Oku looking beyond state lines

Even though Carl Albert sophomore David Oku has the athletic capability to participate in many sporting activities, he has decided that it's time to p

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4/30/07
 • Armen Williams
Fort Worth Nike Report

Fort Worth Nike Report

Remember the name David Oku. After a stellar sophomore season and a phenomenal showing at this weekend's Fort Worth Nike Camp, Oku's name will be toss

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4/30/07
 • Adam Gorney
Photo Gallery: A big weekend in Ft. Worth

Photo Gallery: A big weekend in Ft. Worth

FORT WORTH, Texas - Of course with the Elite 11 in town for the weekend there it comes as no surprise that SoonerScoop.com's photo gallery is littered

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4/30/07
 • Josh McCuistion
Sooner targets impress in Fort Worth

Sooner targets impress in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, Texas - There are always some interesting connections that take place at a camp, when a pool of players from different areas as well as in

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4/29/07
 • Josh McCuistion
Oku is more than OK

Oku is more than OK

FORT WORTH, Texas – Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert running back David Oku admitted he was a little nervous on the 3 hour drive from Oklahoma City t

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4/29/07
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Receivers represent in Fort Worth

Receivers represent in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, Texas - It was a big day for wide receivers in the Lone Star State on Saturday. Jeff Fuller and Texas commit Dan Buckner were two of the m

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4/28/07
 • John Talman
No rivalry in this friendship

No rivalry in this friendship

No matter how many times the old adage of 'I' being less important than 'team' can be spun by coaches there is no doubt that sports fans are drawn to

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4/16/07
 • Josh McCuistion
AU goes to Oklahoma; offers top 2009 RB

AU goes to Oklahoma; offers top 2009 RB

When your specialty is producing NFL running backs, time and distance isn't a factor when recruiting your next star. At least not for Auburn. The Tige

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4/4/07
 • Jeffrey Lee
Video: David Oku runs wild

Video: David Oku runs wild

Video: David Oku runs wild

3/30/07
 • Rivals.com
Oklahoma back enjoys meeting Peterson

Oklahoma back enjoys meeting Peterson

One of this week's most notable visitors during Oklahoma's first public scrimmage was Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert running back David Oku who figu

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3/19/07
 • Josh McCuistion