Patrick O'Hara Named OU's Starting Kicker

The sophomore kicker won the position just days before the opener but after weeks of deliberation.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 11:55 am

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Patrick O'Hara Named OU's Starting Kicker

Originally Published: Aug 31, 2010 9:42 PM CDT

Oklahoma Sports Staff

OU coach Bob Stoops announced on his weekly radio show on Tuesday evening that sophomore kicker Patrick O’Hara will be the starting kicker for the Sooners this season.

O’Hara was 6-of-9 on field goals last season and converted 15-of-15 PAT attempts.

He did not play high school football, and his first action in a competitive football game – on any level – came against Texas A&M last season when he hit a 26-yard field goal and had two extra points in a 65-10 victory.

The Sooners kick off at 6:30 Saturday against Utah State in Norman.