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Football: How Waggoner’s non-stop motor moved him atop the depth chart

J.D. Waggoner is known for his impressions. He can imitate head coach Paul Rhoads, defensive coordinator Wally Burnham and defensive ends coach Stan Eggen.

He’s built a reputation as a fun, crazy, wild teammate. He enjoys it, but he’d rather be known for something else — his non-stop effort.

Waggoner’s drive helped him will his way atop the depth chart and he’ll use it to try to stop No. 14 Oklahoma on Saturday (6 p.m., ESPNU).

“It’s important for me to have that characteristic,” Waggoner said. “I want to be a guy who has a motor.