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Oklahoma OC details how John Mateer’s competitiveness is driving his injury recovery

Related Topics: Brent Venables, Pete Thamel

'...If there’s any sort of gray area, he may lean more toward the darker shade of the gray.'

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Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables already said quarterback John Mateer would “push the limits” to return from injury, but now with the Red River Rivalry only days away, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle shared even more details on how Mateer is trying to defy the odds for a quick return after undergoing surgery on his throwing hand just two weeks ago.