Bomar and offensive lineman J.D. Quinn were dismissed by coach Bob Stoops in August after it was discovered the two players had accepted money for work they did not perform at a Norman car dealership.
“I know the difference between right and wrong,” Bomar said in the letter. “I had no intention of taking money for not working. I got caught up in a situation and listened to the wrong person. I made a very bad mistake.”
Bomar reportedly wrote that he "got caught up in the limelight" and embarrassed himself, his family and the university.
Bomar now attends Sam Houston State in Huntsville, Texas, and has filed paperwork with the NCAA to get reinstated to play.
The school hopes to receive a ruling from the NCAA by the end of the month.
Castiglione vows to protect tradition: The future of the Red River Rivalry in Dallas might be a topic of considerable debate. Any thought of moving the kickoff to night, however, apparently isn’t up for discussion.
ABC pushed to move this year’s game to its prime-time slot, only to find both schools opposed.
“Quite candidly, I don’t see a day when we’ll agree to play this game at night,” Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione said.
“There are just too many characteristics that are important to the fans. And too many issues for us to address to have that game at night.
“I believe the fans like it just where it is. And they have been a big part of making this game what it is. ... We feel like it’s placed just perfectly — 2:30 in the afternoon.”
The issue of security in and around the state fair has been pegged as one reason not to play at night. Castiglione said that was just one of several factors.
“All the books you read about college football and traditions in college football and what’s most important, this is right ther
