Ryan Broyles to stay at OU for senior year
By Staff Reports
Published: 1/6/2011 6:10 PM
Last Modified: 1/6/2011 6:35 PM
Oklahoma receiver Ryan Broyles will be back in 2011 for his senior season, the university announced Thursday night.
"We've got a chance to have a very good team next season and I really want to be part of that," Broyles said in a statement. "I like the guys on the team and the coaches, and feel like there is more we can accomplish. Being at OU means a lot to me. It's a great environment."
A junior from Norman, Broyles was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award given to the nation's top receiver. He entered the bowl season first in the nation in receptions per game (9.36) and third in receiving yards per game (116).
This season, he caught 131 passes for more than 1,600 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Broyles also said he wanted to finish his degree.
"He's a great football player and leader," OU coach Bob Stoops said. "You just shake your head at some of the things he can do and yet he impacts our team equally in the way he handles himself in other aspects of our program. His return obviously strengthens us in many ways."
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