The Sooners held a 102-play scrimmage Saturday, which Bob Stoops addressed after Tuesday’s practice. Stoops said he was pleased with the way the offense limited penalties and turnovers, and the way the defense tackled in the open field. Stoops also said the first-team defense did not give up any big plays -- a good sign, considering that was the unit’s Achilles’ heel in 2011.

Stoops really praised Penn State transfer Justin Brown and noted how “wonderful he’s fit in. He’s really made [the WRs] a solid group.” The other star of the scrimmage was Fresno State transfer Jalen Saunders, who reeled in a pair of touchdowns. Stoops said Saunders is still waiting to hear from the NCAA to see if he’ll be granted a waiver to play this season. Wide receivers coach Jay Norvell said Saunders, in addition to a change of coach at Fresno State, had additional issues, both personal and medical, which could impact the NCAA’s decision. Norvell declined to elaborate on the issues.

The starting unit at the moment is Trey Metoyer and Brown on the outside, with Kenny Stills working in the slot. Should Saunders gain eligibility, he would probably be OU’s fourth or fifth option at receiver, along with LaColtan Bester and Sterling Shepard.

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