Sooners get week off before final run

(Norman, Oklahoma-AP) -- With a week off, Oklahoma has time to pause and reflect before starting its final run. Don't be surprised if it ends in the national championship game. After

Sunday, October 20th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Norman, Oklahoma-AP) -- With a week off, Oklahoma has time to pause and reflect before starting its final run.

Don't be surprised if it ends in the national championship game.

After what the second-ranked Sooners did in their last game against Iowa State, anything seems possible -- including a second national title in three years.

Oklahoma overwhelmed the Cyclones 49-to-three yesterday with a defensive effort that was almost shocking in its dominance.

The victory came a week after Oklahoma dominated the second half in beating then-Number 3 Texas and sets the Sooners up for their final stretch of games.

They're off next Saturday, then play host to Number 21 Colorado. Games with Texas A-and-M, Baylor, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State will follow.

The Big 12 championship game is December 7th in Houston.