It is a sad, sad day for Oklahoma Sooner fans. However, it is a great day as well. The Oklahoma Sooners will be without their star running back next year, the beast, All-Day, Adrian Peterson. A.D. is headed pro and most likely to the Raiders. As much as I dislike the Raiders, I will be a fan if this is the case. Watching this kid play football for the last 3 years has been a true treat. Every snap, every play could be a clip of the week or a play of the game. His explosive and raw running style brought a smile to my face.

In an excerpt from SoonerSports.Com, Adrian said:

The lure of staying at Oklahoma was tied mainly to the relationships Peterson established with teammates, especially those in his recruiting class.

“I came in with all those guys and I think a lot about the relationships we’ve built and all the hard work we’ve put in together.”

Bravo A.D. If there was a reason to stay, and that is pushing it, this was it. You do it for your boys! Your teammates.

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