Oklahoma linebacker Ryan Reynolds found himself in a familiar position Wednesday — watching from the sideline.
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The sophomore from Las Vegas said he suffered a partially torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee during Wednesday's practice.
Reynolds tore the ACL in his left knee last summer and missed the 2006 season, but the LCL injury is expected to keep Reynolds out just four to six weeks.
"It's really frustrating, just coming back and being able to hit again, then having this happen and being out for the rest of spring ball,” Reynolds said. "I was really starting to take on that Will (weakside) linebacker position.”
OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables was pleased with the way Reynolds was playing in the spring, which eases his concerns.
"He'll be back soon,” Venables said. "He could use the snaps. Everybody could. But he was playing really, really well, physically, mentally, instinctually. So I expect him to pick up where he left when he comes back.”
•Big guy, big toe: When 6-foot-8, 350-pound Phil Loadholt hurts his big toe, it's logical to believe the injury is a bigger problem than for an average-sized person.
Maybe that's why Loadholt, the front-runner to start at left tackle for the Sooners in the fall, will sit out the rest of spring practice. The transfer from Garden City (Kan.) Community College suffered a sprained big toe on his left foot Tuesday.
"It's a turf toe-type deal,” offensive line coach James Patton said. "We'll just wait and get him back for summer.”
•Signing No. 21: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops declined to comment on the situation regarding Lawton MacArthur senior defensive tackle Jordan Nix.
According to Nix's high school coach, Ernie Manning, Nix, 6-foot-3, 255 pounds, has signed a letter of intent with the Sooners.
Because of pending paperwork, OU cannot discuss it.
Nix's signing will give OU 21 players in the class of 2007, including eight Oklahoma natives. Nix played alongside fellow OU signee David Anderson on the Highlanders' defensive line.
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