But how about this question: Does he want to play against Oklahoma State?
"What do you think?" Peterson said, jerking his head in mock disgust at the mere suggestion he'd skip a chance to compete if not for the broken collarbone that has sidelined him since the Iowa State game Oct. 14.
Perhaps that reaction more than anything offers the best insight into what the Oklahoma running back will do, if given clearance by doctors this week.
For any further clues, maybe an Ouija board is in order.
Will he or won't he? Doctors will x-ray and evaluate Peterson early this week, leading to a decision on his availability when the Sooners face OSU on Saturday in Stillwater.
"I'll have to get with the doctors (today) or Monday and just see what they think," said Sooners coach Bob Stoops. "Anyone that's throwing out anything else — let me tell you, I haven't conferred with them, because I knew he wasn't playing this week. When I get with them Monday and know something, then I'll have something to say about it.
"Anyone else that's talking about it before that is just guessing."
No one within the OU program was guessing Saturday.
Not even Peterson.
"We'll see," he said. "Taking it day by day."
Peterson's father, Nelson Peterson, wouldn't even offer a hunch.
"No comment," Dad said.
Not until doctors have their say.
The upcoming Bedlam game will mark Week 6 on the recovery calendar for Peterson.
That's standard recovery time for his injury, although the range varies from 4-8 weeks, depending on the individual.
Peterson has been undergoing x-rays and tests weekly.
"It's healing fine," said Nelson Peterson, Adrian's dad. "Everything's going according to plan."
Whether that plan involves OSU remains to be seen.
This much is clear: Adrian wants to play.
"Adrian was anxious to play the week after he got hurt," Nelson Peterson said. "When I was in the locker room talking to him after it happened, he wanted to know what could be done so he could play the next game.
"He's such a competitor. He wants to get out there and compete with his teammates. You know, he loves the people of Oklahoma. And he loves the game."
