After four patient years at OU, the fifth-year running back’s time could be now.
When Daniel Brooks arrived in Norman as a teenager to play running back for the Sooners, he brought with him the attitude and perseverance of a seasoned vet. Following his impressive performance in the shutout win at K-State last October when he carried 11 times for 41 yds and added 34 more on a tackle-dodging pass reception, Guerin Emig of the Tulsa World detailed Brooks’ injury setbacks to his years in high school. So considering what it’s taken for him get to his fifth and final year of eligibility in the crimson and cream, he’s certainly earned his chance to shine.