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• College football quarterback Sam Bradford plays for the Oklahoma Sooners. Bradford won the 2008 Heisman Trophy. He also won the Davey O'Brien award in 2008, given to the top collegiate quarerback.rticleid=20081212_92_B1_Olhmur200895 Bradford is Winner of O'Brien QB Award]

  On January 14, 2009, Bradford announced that he would stay with the Sooners for his senior season in 2009, rather than declaring eligible for the NFL draft.CBSSports.com: Heisman Winner Bradford Will Return to Oklahoma

  According to ESPN.com.espn.go.com: [1], Bradford strained his throwing shoulder during Oklahoma's 13-14 loss to BYU on September 5, 2009. Many experts feel that the injury will strongly affect Bradford's chances to repeat as Heisman Trophy winner and Oklahoma's chances for another trip to the BCS title game.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: November 8, 1987ESPN.com: Sam Bradford
  2. Birthplace: Oklahoma City, OklahomaESPN.com: Sam Bradford
  3. Position: QuarterbackESPN.com: Sam Bradford
  4. Height: 6'4"ESPN.com: Sam Bradford
  5. Weight: 218 lbsESPN.com: Sam Bradford
  6. Major: BusinessOklahoma Sooners Official Athletic Site: Sam Bradford
  7. Played golf, basketball and football in high schoolOklahoma Sooners Official Athletic Site: Sam Bradford
  8. Named the 2008 Player of the Year by the Associated PressESPN.com: Oklahoma's Sam Bradford: AP Player of the Year

• College Football Highlights

  Bradford was redshirted during his first year, then made his debut with the Sooners in 2007. He passed for 36 touchdowns, setting a NCAA record for a freshman. Bradford was honored as an All-American by The Sporting News and Rivals.com. He was also named the Big 12 Player of the Year by CollegeFootballNews.com, The Sporting News Freshman of the Year and was nominated for the Manning Award, given to the top collegiate quarterback in the NCAA.Oklahoma Sooners Official Athletic Site: Sam Bradford

  In 2008, Bradford led the Sooners to a 9-1 start to the season. Their only loss came in week seven, as they fell to the then-top ranked Texas Longhorns in the annual Red River Rivalry. During a November 8, 2008, game, Bradford recorded 320 yards for four touchdowns. This brought his career total to 461 completions, an Oklahoma record.ESPN.com: Bradford Plays Field as Oklahoma Zaps Texas A&M

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