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12-31-2007, 08:51 AM
OSU Notebook: Bowman ready
By MATT DOYLE World Sports Writer
12/31/2007
Oklahoma State senior wide receiver Adarius Bowman will make his return to the lineup for Monday's Insight Bowl against Indiana. Bowman missed the last two games of the regular season after suffering a sprained knee.
OSU coach Mike Gundy and quarterback Zac Robinson said Bowman is excited about returning to action.
"When you're a senior and you have an injury that at first looked serious, he was like most players in that situation and had a little fear," Gundy said. "When he found out it was a two- to four-week injury and everything was going to be OK, I saw relief on his face. He will play very hard in this game because it's his nature and he is very competitive."
Said Robinson: "Over the past few weeks, (Bowman) has been as hungry as ever. He looks to be back at full speed."
Bowl veterans: OSU senior linebacker Jeremy Nethon and senior defensive end Marque Fountain will join an exclusive list with Monday's Insight Bowl appearance. Both will have played in four bowl games in their OSU careers.
Nethon and Fountain played in the Cotton and Alamo bowls before redshirting in 2005. They helped OSU to the Independence Bowl last year.
Only two players in OSU history have played in four bowls. Offensive lineman Paul Blair and receiver Terry Werner played in bowls following the 1981, 1983, 1984 and 1985 seasons.
Gift bag: As gifts from the Insight Bowl, OSU and Indiana players received an Xbox 360, a copy of the NCAA '08 Football video game and a Bulova watch.
Dress code: OSU is considered the home team for Monday's game and will wear orange jerseys. Indiana will wear its visiting white jersey. Presiding over the game is a Pac-10 officiating crew.
By MATT DOYLE World Sports Writer
12/31/2007
Oklahoma State senior wide receiver Adarius Bowman will make his return to the lineup for Monday's Insight Bowl against Indiana. Bowman missed the last two games of the regular season after suffering a sprained knee.
OSU coach Mike Gundy and quarterback Zac Robinson said Bowman is excited about returning to action.
"When you're a senior and you have an injury that at first looked serious, he was like most players in that situation and had a little fear," Gundy said. "When he found out it was a two- to four-week injury and everything was going to be OK, I saw relief on his face. He will play very hard in this game because it's his nature and he is very competitive."
Said Robinson: "Over the past few weeks, (Bowman) has been as hungry as ever. He looks to be back at full speed."
Bowl veterans: OSU senior linebacker Jeremy Nethon and senior defensive end Marque Fountain will join an exclusive list with Monday's Insight Bowl appearance. Both will have played in four bowl games in their OSU careers.
Nethon and Fountain played in the Cotton and Alamo bowls before redshirting in 2005. They helped OSU to the Independence Bowl last year.
Only two players in OSU history have played in four bowls. Offensive lineman Paul Blair and receiver Terry Werner played in bowls following the 1981, 1983, 1984 and 1985 seasons.
Gift bag: As gifts from the Insight Bowl, OSU and Indiana players received an Xbox 360, a copy of the NCAA '08 Football video game and a Bulova watch.
Dress code: OSU is considered the home team for Monday's game and will wear orange jerseys. Indiana will wear its visiting white jersey. Presiding over the game is a Pac-10 officiating crew.