Oklahoma’s compact, high-effort back with a brief but real Sooners footprint
In the 2007 season, Derek Gove appeared in a limited role for Oklahoma, logging 3 carries for 5 yards (1.7 per carry), which points to depth-piece usage rather than a featured offensive load[5][12]. What stands out is not the box score splash, but the profile: a 5-foot-9, 185-pound back with a traditional Oklahoma frame for a physical runner, plus the kind of persistence it took to earn a roster spot and stay on the academic team[7][14]. If you value toughness, low-drama reliability, and a player who understands program standards, he fits the mold.
