NORMAN, Okla. -- When Kyler Murray signed with Texas A&M as a five-star recruiting prospect last year, he probably had visions of quickly becoming a star college quarterback.As opposed to emulating them in practice.But after a short-lived, tumultuous tenure in College Station, Murray left for Oklahoma, where hes sitting out this season because of the transfer rule. In the meantime, Murray has been preparing the Sooners defense by mimicking some of the top quarterbacks in the country on Oklahomas scout team.First, it was Houston dual-threat standout Greg Ward Jr.This week, it has been Ohio State Heisman hopeful J.T. Barrett.Kyler knows what his responsibility is, and, as a defense, he gives us great looks, whether its doing what the system tells him to do, running the zone-read, stuff like that, Sooners linebacker Jordan Evans said. But then, at the same time, he makes a lot of plays on his feet to keep us on our toes.Two years ago, Murray was one of the most accomplished high school quarterbacks ever to come out of the state of Texas. He was the Gatorade National Player of the Year at Allen High and ended his phenomenal prep career with three straight state championships, 10,386 yards passing, 4,129 yards rushing and 186 total touchdowns.Murray was the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback recruit in the country, and he was hotly pursued by Oklahoma and Texas. Ultimately, he signed with the Aggies. But when he elected to transfer, he quickly settled back on the Sooners.It was a no-brainer for me, Murray told ESPN.com in the spring. Just the trust I had in [coach Bob Stoops and offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley], the stability here. Coach Linc is one of, if not the best OC in the country. Then you look at the guys around you that youre playing with. We have all the talent in the world here.Among that talent corps is starting quarterback Baker Mayfield, who can serve as a model for Murray.Two years ago, Mayfield himself was running Oklahomas scout-team offense after transferring in from Texas Tech. The next season, Mayfield beat out incumbent Trevor Knight for the starting job, led the Sooners to the College Football Playoff and finished fourth in the Heisman voting.Kylers game is pretty similar to Baker, in that, when Baker was our scout-team quarterback, you saw stuff he did like, Whoa, this kid can play, Evans said. Its the same thing with Kyler. A lot of athleticism, strong arm. He looks like he can play.Murrays path back to the playing field could take longer than Mayfields did. This summer, the Big 12 granted Mayfield his fourth season of eligibility back, which means hell be back in Norman in 2017. Even after that, Murray will have to beat out former ESPN 300 recruit Austin Kendall, a true freshman, who is the Sooners No. 2 quarterback.I think when my time comes well be ready, Murray said this spring.Until then, Murray will be channeling his energy into getting the defense ready for what it will see Saturday.Hes been doing a great job, Evans said. Im thankful we have him.Charley Taylor Youth Jersey . -- Ryan Blaney provided more evidence that Penske Racings No. Doug Williams Jersey . Detroit and Boston are deadlocked, 1-1, and Tigers manager Jim Leyland could be forgiven if he was caught rationalizing instead of dissecting how his club could blow a 5-1 lead late in Game 2. http://www.redskinsrookiestore.com/Redskins-Darrell-Green-Jersey/ . Nathan MacKinnon, Jamie McGinn and Jan Hejda also scored for the Avalanche, who won despite being outshot 38-23. MacKinnons goal, also on the power play, came with just over a minute remaining. DaRon Payne Youth Jersey . 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Theres a strong possibility he will be back in the lineup against the Devils.Of course. I want to be (back) as fast as possible, Bergeron said. Thats the talk Ive had all week with (the medical staff). But at the same time you have to respect their opinion that theyre the ones that are putting the team and my interest in front and making sure were all taking care of that. So well see what happens. Obviously Id like to be on the ice, but ... hopefully I feel good tonight and tomorrow morning and we can go from there.Bergeron said he felt fine after going through the entire practice and not being limited in his activities. He wouldnt get more specific about his injury and would only say, It was in practice. I just hurt myself.Bruins coach Claude Julien expects to have Bergeron in the lineup.Unless Im told otherwise today or tomorrow whenn he comes in and feels any different, I think were hoping hes going to be in the lineup, Julien said.ddddddddddddThe Bruins made do without Bergeron by moving David Backes from right wing to center between Bergerons expected linemates Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak. The line of Backes, Marchand and Pastrnak combined for 16 points in the Bruins three games. Bergeron is expected to get his old spot back with Backes moving to another line.The Bruins, who start a three-game homestand against the Devils, were 17-8-6 last season and their home struggles contributed to their missing the Stanley Cup playoffs for a second straight season. Coming off a relatively successful road trip, Boston knows it needs to exercise some home dominance to prove its an improved team.We all know weve still got to improve as a hockey club, Julien said. And theres areas where we need to be better. But the fact that we were able to get through this road trip with a bunch of new players, the first road trip, and come out of there with a winning record is a good thing. So weve got to follow it up with this short home stretch here and hopefully we can build on that.Having Bergeron back should help the Bruins attempt to keep improving. ' ' '