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Two weeks after noting that Big 12 expansion is not a sure thing, Oklahoma president David Boren said Tuesday that the Sooners have not yet reached an institutional opinion on expansion. Nike Shox Online .SI.com and The Dallas Morning News both reported Tuesday that Boren had come full circle and is now opposed to Big 12 expansion.I do not know where the speculation came from, Boren said in a statement to ESPN, but Oklahoma has not yet taken a position on expansion.Oklahoma State mega-booster T. Boone Pickens said Tuesday on the Austin American-Statesmans On Second Thought podcast that expansion is probably unlikely. Pickens also took aim at Boren, suggesting its time for him to retire and addressing his oscillation on the issue of expansion.Ive known David forever. He likes to talk. He gets a little bit confused sometimes, Pickens said, according to the Austin American-Statesman.After a university regents meeting Sept. 14 at OU-Tulsa, Boren noted that expansion shouldnt be automatically assumed.I would just caution you and say I would not take expansion as a given, he said.Since last year, Boren had been one of the biggest drivers behind the Big 12 expansion movement. He said he believed the Big 12 to be psychologically disadvantaged because it was smaller than the other Power 5 conferences.However, sources have told ESPN that one of Borens biggest motivations to expand was to drive the creation of a conference network. With only 10 schools and limited markets, expansion was viewed as a prerequisite for getting a network off the ground.My hunch is that a Big 12 network might be very advantageous to the entire conference, Boren said in May.But after the league met with TV officials in June, Boren acknowledged that the boat had sailed on the formation of a traditional conference network.The Big 12 presidents and chancellors are scheduled to meet again Oct. 17 in Irving, Texas, where expansion is expected to be the primary topic. Nike Vapormax Mens Sale .B. - Sebastien Auger made 44 saves as the Saint John Sea Dogs edged the visiting Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Wholesale Nike Shox China . 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The Ravens sat Justin Forsett in Week 4, opening the door for West to take the job onto himself. And take it, he did. After managing just 119 yards on 33 carries (3.6 average) through the first three games, West piled up 113 yards on 21 carries (5.4 average) on Sunday. Yes, Kenneth Dixon is going to figure into this backfield at some point soon, but for now, West is a must-add and top-25 back for Week 5.Carson Wentz, QB, Philadelphia Eagles (34 percent). I was a bit surprised that Wentzs ownership didnt rise more this past week, but thats likely attributable to the Eagles bye week. Heres your last best chance to pick him up, as Philly is back on the field in Week 5 against Detroit. Were entering the second week where bye weeks are part of the NFL schedule, a pair notable quarterbacks (e.g. Cam Newton and Carson Palmer) are unfortunately dealing with concussions, so you may be in the market for a signal-caller. Wentzs play has been incredible, and hes a smart add in all leagues.Dontrelle Inman, WR, San Diego Chargers (0.7 percent). There were positive indicators for Inman entering Week 4, including this: He led the Chargers in snaps played in each of the teams first three games (the Keenan Allen injury led to this being the case). Inmans volume of snaps turned into production on Sunday, as he snagged seven catches for 120 yards and a touchdown. San Diego continues to be a high-ceiling passing attack minus Allen and Danny Woodhead. Inman should be added in 12-team or larger leagues.James White, RB, New England Patriots (21.9 percent). While White has just 13 points in standard scoring so far this season, hes among the Patriots primed to take off with Tom Brady now back at quarterback. Over the final four games of last season, White racked up 28 catches and four total touchdowns. If you play in PPR scoring, Whites ceiling could reach as high as an RB2 with Brady back.Robert Woods, WR, Buffalo Bills (10.3 percent). The Bills will be without Sammy Watkins for at least seven more games, meaning Woods will assume their top-receiver duties during that stretch. He had his way with the New England secondary in Week 4 (seven catches for 89 yards on 10 targets) and is a player very much worth adding in PPR leagues of 12 teams or more. Woods is a former second-round pick who many believed would make a seamless transition to the NFL.Orleans Darkwa, RB, New York Giants (32.7 percent). For as long as Rashad Jennings sits out (hand), Darkwa is likely to be the starter for the Giants. He filled in on Monday night, carrying the ball 12 times for 48 yards and a touchdown. He faces the exceptionally stingy Packers run defense in Week 5, but Darkwa is an add for any team that needs RB depth.Bilal Powell, RB, New York Jets (32.6 percent). This isnt just a heads up for those who own Matt Forte: its for anyone who plays in a PPR league or a team in need of running back hellp in standard scoring. Vapormax Plus Cheap. Powell is a well-rounded player whose role for the Jets picked up in Week 4. He played just three fewer snaps than Forte and piled up 37 more total yards. Fortes practice workload is already being limited because of a knee issue (hes going to be limited on Wednesdays, according to head coach Todd Bowles, though the issue is not worrisome). Forte owners should snatch him up immediately, and others can as well.Sammie Coates, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers (11.5 percent). Coates can flat out fly -- he has a catch of at least 40 yards in each game this season -- and recorded six catches in Week 4. Its a potent passing offense with a number two wide receiver job for the taking. Hes a very intriguing, potentially high-ceiling add for any league.Hunter Henry, TE, San Diego Chargers (32.5 percent). It doesnt feel like Antonio Gates will be ready for Week 5 after not practicing for the second straight week. Henry has proven to be a very capable fill-in during Gates absence. With four fantasy-relevant tight ends out for Week 5 because of a bye (Travis Kelce, Jimmy Graham, Coby Fleener and Julius Thomas), Henry is a possible top-10 play.Cole Beasley, WR, Dallas Cowboys (42.8 percent). We could list three Cowboys wideouts in this piece, as Terrance Williams and Brice Butler both found the end zone in Week 4, but heres the issue: Their roles are dependent upon the health of Dez Bryant. Bryant was listed as questionable for Week 4 on the official injury report and could be back any week now. If he returns, Williams and Butler are not startable players. Beasley, meanwhile, continues to carry PPR value. He has been on this list a lot recently. If we get early word that Bryant will be out in Week 5, Id choose Butler over Williams if need be.Eddie Royal, WR, Chicago Bears (9 percent). Weve seen Royal soar in spurts before (five touchdowns in the first two weeks of 2013, four touchdowns in Weeks 3-4 of 2014), so his recent surge isnt entirely out of left field. But with Kevin White now dealing with an ankle issue, theres an opportunity for Royal to keep a steady role in Chicago as the No. 2 wideout. In larger PPR leagues, hes worth a look.Fozzy Whittaker, RB, Carolina Panthers (32.6 percent). The Panthers ground game needs Jonathan Stewart back in a major way, but until that happens, its a two-man split between Whittaker and Cameron Artis-Payne. Game flow will dictate the usage of these two backs, but while Carolina seemingly was able to set the tempo all season in 2015, their struggles early in 2016 have led to plenty of passing-down situations. Whittaker remains a usable flex in deep PPR leagues.C.J. Spiller, RB, Seattle Seahawks (7.4 percent). With C.J. Prosise out due to injury, Spiller got a chance to debut for Seattle in Week 4. The result? A trip to the end zone on a 7-yard touchdown catch. Spiller has so much athleticism and talent; if he carries a third-down role going forward, hell be a usable piece in 14- or 16-team PPR leagues.Kenneth Dixon, RB, Baltimore Ravens (20.8 percent). It might seem a bit odd to suggest Dixon after Wests breakthrough performance, but were always willing to look down the line for an upside play. This much we know about Dixon: Hes getting healthy, and the Ravens believe in his talent. He is a stash player in your 16-team leagues. ' ' '