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Peterson had second thoughts right up to declaration

By Gene Wojciechowski
ESPN.com

Monday, January 15, 2007

Oklahoma tailback Adrian Peterson's decision to forego his senior season for the 2007 NFL draft didn't come until Monday's declaration deadline arrived. And even then, said his head coach, there were second thoughts. "I bet even today, even after saying it, he still has his reservations because of loyalty reasons: loyalty to his goals and to his teammates," said Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops. Ultimately, Stoops said Peterson made a "business" decision based on research and discussions the OU coac ...

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