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Welcome to one of the great traditions in all of sports, football at the University of Oklahoma. Our very name is synonymous with the history and excellence of college football.
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It is that because the Sooner program is as vibrant and pertinent today as it was 50 years ago. This is a place where the championships of the past are appreciated, but never to the point that they blur the pursuit of our next one.
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Success here only creates a hunger for more; more success on the field, more success in the classroom and more success in life away from football. And the people here ask the right questions... How can we achieve more? How can we do it better? How can we help you reach your goals? The real winner in that scenario is the student-athlete. This environment inspires greatness and encourages excellence. It does so with an eye on compassion and friendliness, qualities that have long defined Oklahoma.
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I don’t believe there is a better situation in all of college football than the one that has been created right here in Norman. There is an unmistakable energy and yet a comfortable pace that co-exist on this campus. It is that atmosphere that allows us each year to set out in pursuit of college football’s highest goals, to prepare for that next championship. We know that success here is judged in that manner and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
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An overview of the Oklahoma football tradition including seven national championships, 40 conference titles, 24 bowl victories, four Heisman winners, 63 major award winners, 142 All-Americans, player honors, Sooners in the NFL, OU-Texas, facilities, Sooner power, coaching staff, the university and academics.
The Oklahoma Athletics Media Relations Department provides complete services for media covering the Sooners throughout the year. View contact information, media instructions and policies, information on credentials and media availability for coaches, staff and student-athletes.
Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is one of America’s most recognized college football cathedrals. Situated on the east side of the Norman campus, this historical facility is the largest sports arena in the state and, following its recent expansion, now ranks among the 15 largest on-campus facilities in the nation.
Oklahoma opens the season against North Texas in Norman. A home date with Miami (Fla.) highlights the non-conference schedule with the 102nd OU-Texas game slated for the Cotton Bowl. Big 12 foes Missouri, Texas A&M, Baylor and Oklahoma State visit Norman while OU travels to Colorado, Iowa State and Texas Tech.
As it does every year, graduation claimed a number of big-name players from the OU roster last season. That number is dwarfed by this one, though -- 31. That’s the number of Sooners that drew at least one starting assignment in 2006 that are back for 2007. This is a roster brimming with experience and talent.
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Season Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosters & Pronunciations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preseason Depth Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sooners at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opponent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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2006 Game Recaps & Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Overall Team Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Individual Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Awards & Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HISTORY
Individual Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Longest Plays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records by Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Season Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bowl Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Award Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heisman Trophy Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All-Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All-Americans Under Stoops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All-Conference Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letterwinners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sooners in the NFL Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sooner Football All-Time Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Records & Championships at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Traditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prentice Gautt Academics Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OU Athletics Department Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SoonerSports.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OU Athletics Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Information & Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maps & Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stadium Information & Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head Coach Bob Stoops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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OU Football Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sooner Football Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Booming Sooners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 National Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Conference Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 All-Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 National Award Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sooners in the NFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 National Attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Bowl Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 OU-Texas Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Football Time in Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Football Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Sooner Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Explosive Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Dominating Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sooner Special Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Head Coach Bob Stoops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 OU Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 The University of Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Academic Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Sooners in the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Norman & Oklahoma City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Big 12 Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Identifying and recruiting talent, coaching talent to play at its peak and preparing players for life after college, whether it be football or in the business world, nobody does it better than head coach Bob Stoops and the Oklahoma coaching staff.
Among this diversely talented group of Oklahoma players are likely candidates for a number of post-season awards. Last season’s squad had the smallest senior class of Bob Stoops’ tenure, hence this team features good experience and numerous appearances on college football’s big stage.
In a season fraught with adversity, Bob Stoops and his team chose to ignore the excuses. By doing so they secured one of the most unlikely in Oklahoma’s incredible list of 40 conference championships. The resulting Fiesta Bowl invitation meant that the senior class would play in all four of those classics.
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SOONER TRADITION History is one tough customer at Oklahoma. The tradition, so rich and so long-standing, is as daunting as it is impressive. To be among the best at Oklahoma is to be among the best in college football. Review complete statistics, award winners, player honors, letterwinners, bowl game tradition and NFL Sooners.
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SEASON BY SEASON The 2007 season will mark the 113th season of intercollegiate football at OU. The Sooners were playing football 12 years before Oklahoma became a state. This year, that same state celebrates its centennial. Rarely has a football program and commonwealth enjoyed a more harmonious relationship that what exists in the Sooner state.
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OU FOOTBALL QUICK FACTS University Information
Oklahoma Football History
Name of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Oklahoma Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norman, Okla. Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1890 Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,721 Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sooners School Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crimson & Cream Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Big 12 (South Division) School President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David L. Boren Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Castiglione School Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OU.edu Athletics Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SoonerSports.com Conference Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Big12sports.com
First Year of Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 (2007 is 113th season) All-Time Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-292-53 (.714) All-Time Conference Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410-131-22 (.747) All-Time Bowl Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-15-1 (.617)
Stadium Information
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Stadium Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Field Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owen Field Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natural Grass Official Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,112 First Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1923 First Game at Site . . . . . . . . . Oct. 20, 1923 (OU 62, Washington, Mo. 7) Largest Crowd . . . . . . . 85,313 on Nov. 11, 2006 (OU 34, Texas Tech 24) Record at Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-80-14 (.795) (1923-2006) Most Consecutive Wins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 (1947-1952)
Oklahoma Coaches & Staff Bob Stoops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Coach (Ninth Season) Overall Record at OU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86-19 (.824)
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Brent Venables . . . . . . . . . . . . Assoc. Head Coach/Defensive Coord./LB Bobby Jack Wright . . . . . . . . . Asst. Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coord./DB Kevin Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator/TE/FB Kevin Sumlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Offensive Coordinator/WR Cale Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recruiting Coordinator/RB Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach/QB James Patton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach/OL Jackie Shipp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach/DL Chris Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach/DE
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Offensive Lettermen Returning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Defensive Lettermen Returning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Specialist Lettermen Returning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Lettermen Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Players Redshirted in 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophomores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Redshirt Freshmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . True Freshmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2005 Final Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 Conference Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 (Big 12 Champions) Final Ranking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 11 (AP & USA Today Coaches)
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National Championships (AP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2000 1985 1975 1974 1956 1955 1950 National Championships (NCAA-Recognized) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2003 2000 1986 1985 1980 1978 1975 1974 1973 1967 1957 1956 1955 1953 1950 1949 Conference Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 2006 2004 2002 2000 1987 1986 1985 1984 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1968 1967 1962 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1944 1943 1938 1920 1918 1915 Big 12 Conference Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2006 2004 2002 2000 Bowl Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1994 1993 1991 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1972 1971 1970 1968 1967 1964 1962 1958 1957 1955 1953 1950 1949 1948 1946 1938 Bowl Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 2005 2002 2001 2000 1993 1991 1986 1985 1981 1980 1979 1978 1976 1975 1972 1971 1967 1958 1957 1955 1953 1949 1948 1946 Undefeated Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2000 1974 1973 1956 1955 1954 1949 1920 1918 1915 1911 1898 1897 1896 10+ Win Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 (No. 1 in the nation) 2006 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1987 1986 1985 1980 1979 1978 1977 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1967 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1950 1949 1948 1938 1915 Most Consecutive Wins . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 1953-1957 (NCAA D1 Record) All-Time Points Scored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,180 (No. 1 in Nation) All-Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 (63 Consensus) First-Team All-Conference Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Heisman Trophy Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (2003, 1978, 1969, 1952) Years with OU Player in Heisman Top 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 National Award Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 All-Time NFL Draft Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 (four No. 1 picks) All-Time First Round Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Sooners on Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Games (160-84-5) First TV Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 8, 1952, on NBC vs. Notre Dame
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(1999-Present) . . . . . . . . . . 86-19 (.819) (1996-1998) . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-22 (.353) (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5-1 (.500) (1989-1994) . . . . . . . . . . 44-23-2 (.652) (1973-1988) . . . . . . . . . 157-29-4 (.837) (1967-1972) . . . . . . . . . . 52-15-1 (.772) (1966) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 (.600) (1964-1965) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11-1 (.452) (1947-1963) . . . . . . . . . 145-29-4 (.826) (1946) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 (.727) (1941-1945) . . . . . . . . . . 27-18-3 (.594) (1937-1940) . . . . . . . . . . . 27-8-3 (.792) (1935-1936) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6-3 (.583) (1932-1934) . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12-4 (.482) (1927-1931) . . . . . . . . . . 19-19-6 (.500) (1905-1926) . . . . . . . . 122-54-16 (.677) (1904) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3-1 (.563) (1902-1903) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7-3 (.595) (1901) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 (.600) (1897-1900) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2-1 (.792) (1896) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-0 (1895) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1 (.000)
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2000s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79-14-0 (.849) 1990s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-51-3 (.543) 1980s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91-26-2 (.773) 1970s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-13-3 (.877) 1960s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-40-2 (.606) 1950s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93-10-2 (.895) 1940s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69-27-4 (.710) 1930s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-33-12 (.585) 1920s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-30-11 (.551) 1910s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-20-6 (.747) 1900s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-26-8 (.647) 1890s (First season in 1895) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2-0 (.800) Overall 768-292-53 (.714)
Weeks Ranked Top 5 in AP Poll*
* First full season after WWII to present (1946-2006)
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HISTORY
1. Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535-163-13 (.761) 2. Ohio State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484-160-20 (.744) 3. Penn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494-176-9 (.734) 4. Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481-174-15 (.729) 5. Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493-199-10 (.709) 6. Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491-193-11 (.714) 7. Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492-198-20 (.707) 8. Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467-192-14 (.704) 9. Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475-201-24 (.696) 10. Southern Cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469-200-23 (.694) 11. Florida State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443-211-17 (.673) 12. Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446-228-22 (.657) 13. Miami (Ohio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413-213-19 (.655) 13. Miami (Fla.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439-230-7 (.655) 15. Arizona State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436-228-10 (.654)
1. Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Ohio State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. Southern Cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. Florida State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. Miami (Fla.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Ohio State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Southern Cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. Miami (Fla.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. Florida State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE SOONERS
Oklahoma Football by Decade
COACHING STAFF
Bob Stoops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Blake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Howard Schnellenberger . . . . . Gary Gibbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry Switzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Fairbanks . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Mackenzie . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gomer Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bud Wilkinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Tatum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dewey Luster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Stidham . . . . . . . . . . . Lawrence Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . Lewie Hardage . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Lindsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bennie Owen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Ewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark McMahon . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vernon Parrington . . . . . . . . . . . No Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Harts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BOOMER S OONER
Oklahoma Head Coaches
National Championships (AP) 1. Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . 2. Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . 3. Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Miami (Fla.) . . . . . . . . Southern Cal . . . . . . . .
8 . . . . . . (1988, ‘77, ‘73, ‘66, ‘49, ‘47, ‘46, ‘43) 7 . . . . . . . . . . (2000, ‘85, ‘75, ‘74, ‘56, ‘55, ‘50) 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1992, ‘79, ‘78, ‘65, ‘64, ‘61) 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2001, ‘91, ‘89, ‘87, ‘83) 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2004, ‘03, ‘72, ‘67, ‘62)
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SOONER FOOTBALL TRADITION 6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
Great college football and the Oklahoma Sooners. For as long as anyone can remember the two have been one and the same. Unlike some schools where tradition represents ancient history, or others where it harkens back only a few years, Oklahoma’s tradition is a constant accomplishment unfettered by eras or time.
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The Sooners were playing football before Oklahoma became a state and have achieved a legacy so successful, that more than contributing to the history of this great game, it defines it.
Most Successful Program of the Modern Era
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Oklahoma is king in the modern era of college football. Since the end of World War II, the Sooners are the nation’s No. 1 team, with more victories (524) than any other school and the best winning percentage (.760). Victories 1946-2005:
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Some of the greatest players in college football history have worn the Crimson and Cream. The University of Oklahoma has averaged more than one All-American per year since it began playing football in 1895. To date, OU players have been bestowed the prestigious honor 142 times. Four Sooners have been awarded the Heisman Trophy including quarterback Jason White in 2003, running back Billy Sims in 1978 and running back Steve Owens in 1969. Running back Billy Vessels was OU’s first Heisman winner in 1952.
COACHING STAFF
Heisman Trophy Winners
Greatest Players in College Football
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BOOMER S OONER
7 National Championships 40 24 4 63 142 National Award Winners All-Americans
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Why Oklahoma? Rufus Alexander, Minnesota Vikings “The people made this the right decision for me. Everyone welcomes you here and they’re all very encouraging. You believe that you will become a great player here because the people here keeping telling you it will happen. It’s a very positive environment for a player.”
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* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1 975 * 1 985 * 2000
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BOOMING SOONERS 6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
What have you done for me lately? In Oklahoma’s case, plenty. This is one of the hottest programs in all of sports. Oklahoma has played in three national championship games over the last seven seasons, owns four Big 12 championships during that time and the most recently graduated senior class played in all four of the BCS games. OU also has turned out a list of award winners and draft picks so long that it taxes even the best memory to name them all.
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Greatness begets greatness and there has been plenty of that in Norman lately. Now, from all corners of the country, the best players come to join a program of traditional success that is riding one of its biggest waves.
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Wins This Century (2000-2006)
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NIC HARRIS
57 Consecutive Televised Games
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Imagine every game of your college career televised for family and friends back home. To a Sooner, that’s no dream; it’s reality. Every one of the past 57 OU football games have been on TV. Thanks to ABC, ESPN, Fox Sports Net millions of viewers tune in to see Oklahoma on a regular basis. Everyone loves a winner and the Sooners has been just that under head coach Bob Stoops. But OU’s success has driven ratings since the program’s first televised game in 1952. In all, the Sooners have played 249 games on TV. This is the center of the college football world and the television cameras are never far away.
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Stoops Era Attendance Approaches Four Million THE SOONERS
Since Bob Stoops became the head coach in 1999, Oklahoma has drawn 3,905,029 fans to Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Never has Sooner football been more popular with its rabid following. Stoops’ winning ways, which have yielded 47 victories in 49 home games, stoked the Sooner nation and have led to the expansion of OU’s stadium by 9,347 seats. Even so, attendance has exceeded the listed capacity of 82,112 in 23 consecutive games.
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In 2006, Oklahoma set records for average season attendance (84,561) and single game attendance (85,313). Both are typical of what has happened here in recent years. The top seven seasons for OU home attendance took place since Stoops arrived.
HISTORY 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1 975 * 1 985 * 2000
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SEVEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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2000 NATIONAL CHAMPS
Stoops Leads Oklahoma to Seventh Title In a 2000 season so richly laced with great moments, the one for the ages came in the national title game, a 13-2 victory over Florida State in the Orange Bowl. It has been called by some the greatest defensive effort ever in a championship game. The national title season came just two years into Bob Stoops’ tenure and just two years removed from a sub-.500 season. Along the way, the Sooners had thrilling wins over Nebraska, Texas, Texas A&M and Kansas State (twice), with only one of those contests played at Owen Field in Norman. Headliners included QB Josh Heupel, who finished second in the Heisman voting, and big-play linebacker Torrance Marshall. The mark at the end of the season was an unblemished 13-0.
2000
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Nothing defines the competitive success of a college athletics program like a national championship. Oklahoma, with seven national titles sprinkled over four decades, is one of the very few programs that sets out each fall with the expectation and legitimate goal of pursuing the national crown. That pursuit rates as a lot more than just talk around here.
BOOMER S OONER
HEAD COACH BOB STOOPS
Oklahoma is Championship Football
The aura is unmistakable, and it radiates from real and repeated success on college football’s biggest stage. Oklahoma has claimed more national championships than any other Big 12 program. The Sooners under Bob Stoops earned the program’s most recent title in 2000 with an Orange Bowl victory over Florida State to cap an undefeated, 13-0 season. OU’s other championships came under Barry Switzer in 1985, 1975 and 1974, and Bud Wilkinson in 1956, 1955 and 1950.
COACHING STAFF
Oklahoma has played for the BCS title three times during Stoops’ tenure.
Consensus National Titles Since 1950
THE SOONERS
BARRY SWITZE R
Barry Switzer led his Oklahoma teams to national championships in 1974, 1975 and 1985. He also won 12 Big Eight Conference championships and had eight bowl victories in 13 appearances. Switzer directed the Sooners on a 28-game win streak from 1973 (his first season as head coach) to 1975. When Oklahoma won the national championship in 1975, it marked the first time in history a team had won back-to-back titles more than once. In 1970, as an assistant, he convinced head coach Chuck Fairbanks to make the most significant and gutsy move in OU’s football history, a switch to the wishbone offense.
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Head Coach Bud Wilkinson BUD W ILKINSON
Oklahoma’s 13th football coach produced teams that were 6-2 in postseason play, won the national championship in 1950, 1955 and 1956 and did not lose an astounding 74 straight conference games from 19461959 (72 wins, 2 ties). His teams still hold the modern record for wins by a Division I-A school with 47 straight victories from 1953-1957. After the 1947 season, the Sooners won 12 straight conference championships. In 17 seasons at Oklahoma, Wilkinson fostered racial integration and graduated players at an 87.2 percentage rate while becoming the eighth-winningest coach in Division I-A history.
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1985 1975 1974 1956 1955 1950
Head Coach Barry Switzer
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No Team Has More Big 12 Titles Oklahoma won its first conference championship in 1915 and has since tacked on another 39. In other words, the Sooners average a conference title just about every two seasons. That same pace has carried through the Bob Stoops era with four league crowns in eight years. That feat merits considerable respect. Under the Big 12 format, teams must first win a divisional crown over five opponents before advancing to meet the other divisional winner at a neutral site.
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2006 BIG 12 CHAMPIONS
Four Big 12 Conference Championships Since the formation of the Big 12 Conference in 1996, no team has won as many league titles as Oklahoma. The most recent of the four came in 2006 when OU handled Nebraska, 21-7, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Sooners defeated Colorado, 42-3, in KC for the 2004 crown. Oklahoma won the 2002 Big 12 title over Colorado, 29-7, at Reliant Stadium in Houston and captured its first Big 12 championship in 2000 with a 27-24 victory against Kansas State at Arrowhead Stadium.
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2004
Sooners Roll Past Colorado, 42-3
2002
Oklahoma Handles Buffaloes, 29-7
2000
OU Beats Kansas State for Title, 27-24
The Oklahoma defense forced five turnovers and the offense put together at 99-yard third-quarter touchdown march as the Sooners stymied Nebraska, 21-7, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Big 12 Champions
Oklahoma was nearly flawless in Kansas City, getting three touchdown passes from Jason White and three more on the ground from Adrian Peterson to dismantle Colorado at Arrowhead Stadium for the Big 12 title.
Nate Hybl threw two touchdown passes and Quentin Griffin ran for a championship game-record 188 yards and two touchdowns as the eighth-ranked Sooners beat the No. 12 Buffaloes, 29-7.
Big 12 Champions
Big 12 Champions Oklahoma’s 40 Conference Titles Coach Year Conference Record Overall
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Bob Stoops Bob Stoops Bob Stoops Bob Stoops Barry Switzer Barry Switzer Barry Switzer Barry Switzer Barry Switzer Barry Switzer Barry Switzer Barry Switzer Barry Switzer Barry Switzer Barry Switzer Barry Switzer Chuck Fairbanks Chuck Fairbanks Chuck Fairbanks Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Bud Wilkinson Jim Tatum Snorter Luster Snorter Luster Tom Stidham Bennie Owen Bennie Owen Bennie Owen
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11-3 12-1 12-2 13-0 11-1 11-1 11-1 9-2-1 10-2 11-1 11-1 10-2 9-2-1 11-1 11-0 10-0-1 11-1 7-4 10-1 8-3 7-3 10-1 10-1 10-0 11-0 10-0 9-1-1 8-1-1 8-2 10-1 11-0 10-1 7-2-1 8-3 6-3-1 7-2 10-1 6-0-1 6-0 10-0
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7-1 8-0 6-2 8-0 7-0 7-0 7-0 6-1 7-0 7-0 6-1 7-0 5-2 6-1 7-0 7-0 5-1 6-1 7-0 7-0 5-1 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-0 6-0 6-0 5-0 5-0 4-0-1 4-1 4-0-1 5-0 5-0 4-0-1 2-0 3-0
THE SOONERS
Big 12 Big 12 Big 12 Big 12 Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Eight Big Seven Big Seven Big Seven Big Seven Big Seven Big Seven Big Seven Big Seven Big Seven Big Seven Big Seven Big Seven Big Six Big Six Big Six Big Six Big Six Missouri Valley Southwest Southwest
2004 BIG 12 CHAMPIONS
COACHING STAFF
A surprise option pitch on fourth-and-inches turned into a 22-yard gain by Quentin Griffin and set up Josh Heupel’s 17-yard go-ahead touchdown pass in No. 1 Oklahoma’s 27-24 victory over Kansas State.
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2006 2004 2002 2000 1987 1986 1985 1984 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1968 1967 1962 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1944 1943 1938 1920 1918 1915
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2006
OU Stymies Nebraska, 21-7
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ADRIAN PETERSON
If it’s a college football season, the likelihood is that more than one Sooner ranks among the best players in the land. That was true in 1913 when OU produced its first All-American and it’s true today when the rate of additions is so rapid that the total now outnumbers the age of the program itself. One of college football’s greatest programs has been built on some of college football’s finest players. That’s the natural result when talent meets coaching at a program with eye-popping facilities and great visibility.
Consensus All-Americans in the Big 12 University of Oklahoma players have earned consensus All-America honors 63 times in the program’s history. No other school in the Big 12 Conference has produced more consensus All-Americans. What is a consensus All-American? The NCAA officially recognizes selections from five All-America teams: The Sporting News, AP, AFCA, FWAA and Walter Camp. A player is designated a consensus All-American if he is a first-team selection on at least three of the five teams.
MARK CLAYTON
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142 ALL-AMERICANS
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All-Americans Consensus All-Americans
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All-Americans Under Stoops
OU All-Americans Since 2000 RUFUS ALEXANDER 2006 All-American
JAMMAL BROWN
TOMMIE HARRIS
TEDDY LEHMAN
VINCE CARTER
TEDDY LEHMAN
ROCKY CALMUS
MARK CLAYTON
ANTONIO PERKINS
JEFF FERGUSON
DAN CODY
DERRICK STRAIT
ROY WILLIAMS
ADRIAN PETERSON
JASON WHITE
ROCKY CALMUS
JAMMAL BROWN
BRANDON EVERAGE
JOSH HEUPEL
MARK CLAYTON
TOMMIE HARRIS
J.T. THATCHER
2004 All-American
2003 All-American
2003 All-American
2004 All-American
2003 All-American
2003 All-American
2004 All-American
2002 All-American
2003 All-American
2002 All-American
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2001 All-American
2001 All-American
2000 All-American
2000 All-American
2000 All-American
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HISTORY
2003 All-American
2003 All-American
2001 All-American
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2004 All-American
2002 All-American
THE SOONERS
2004 All-American
COACHING STAFF
Oklahoma players have earned All-America honors 22 times during head coach Bob Stoops’ eight-year tenure in Norman (an average of nearly three per year). The total includes 12 players from the defense, eight players on offense and two from special teams.
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Sixteen Winners in Last Seven Seasons For many years, college football has paused at the end of each season to recognize its finest players. The award names like Heisman, Outland, Thorpe and Butkus are woven into the fabric of the game as a tribute to the past and a beacon for the present. The awards ceremonies attract the greatest names in the game, and of course, they attract and honor Oklahoma Sooners. The road to the bright lights, podium and acceptance speech starts with great talent and hard work, common staples at OU. The Sooner program then provides the national stage on which players can be seen. The result has been an impressive collection of hardware.
2003
Heisman Trophy Winner Jason White
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Heisman Trophy Winner Billy Sims
1969
Heisman Trophy Winner Steve Owens
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Player Position Award Jammal Brown . . . . . . . . OT . . . . . . . . . Outland Trophy Jason White . . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . . . . . . Davey O’ Brien Award Jason White . . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . . . . . . Unitas Award Jason White . . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . . . . . . Maxwell Award Tommie Harris . . . . . . . . DT . . . . . . . . . Lombardi Award Jason White . . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . . . . . . Heisman Trophy Teddy Lehman . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . . Butkus Award Derrick Strait . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . . . . . . Thorpe Award Teddy Lehman . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . . Bednarik Award Derrick Strait . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . . . . . . Nagurski Award Jason White . . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . . . . . . Davey O’ Brien Award Roy Williams . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . . . . . . Nagurski Award Rocky Calmus . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . . Butkus Award Roy Williams . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . . . . . . Thorpe Award Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . . . . . . Walter Camp Trophy J.T. Thatcher . . . . . . . . . RS . . . . . . . . . Mosi Tatupu Award
Outland Trophy Winners
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Under Stoops: Jammal Brown
Heisman Trophy Winners Under Stoops: Jason White
Butkus Award Winners
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Under Stoops: Teddy Lehman, Rocky Calmus
Lombardi Award Winners Under Stoops: Tommie Harris
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Thorpe Award Winners
Under Stoops: Derrick Strait, Roy Williams
OU Two for Two with Nagurski & Thorpe
THE SOONERS
Only one school has produced the winner of the Nagurski Award (best defensive player) and Thorpe Award (best defensive back) in the same season. And Oklahoma has done it twice. Roy Williams was the first to pull off the double in 2001 and Derrick Strait followed in 2003.
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Elite Program Prepares Players for Next Level
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SOONERS IN THE NFL
Players with the ability and drive to make the NFL flourish at Oklahoma and leave here equipped to play football beyond their college days.
The league. Pro ball. The next level. It is the dream of every college football player. It is reality for many Oklahoma Sooners. Few programs in the country attract talent and prepare it to move on better than Oklahoma. Ten Sooners were tabbed in the 2005 NFL Draft alone, including two in the first round and five in the first two. OU plays pro schemes, has two coaches who had lengthy NFL careers and employs a rigorous strength and conditioning program that is so effective that many of those who have gone on to professional careers come back to Norman in the off-season to continue their training.
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Player Adrian Peterson Rufus Alexander C.J. Ah You Davin Joseph Chris Chester Dusty Dvoracek Travis Wilson Clint Ingram J.D. Runnels Jammal Brown Mark Clayton Brodney Pool Mark Bradley Dan Cody Brandon Jones Antonio Perkins Donte Nicholson Lance Mitchell Wes Sims Tommie Harris Teddy Lehman Derrick Strait Andre Woolfolk Quentin Griffin Jimmy Wilkerson Trent Smith Roy Williams Rocky Calmus Torrance Marshall Josh Heupel Stockar McDougle William Bartee
ROY WILLIAMS
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MARK CLAYTON
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Position Running Back Linebacker Defensive End Offensive Line Offensive Line Defensive Tackle Wide Receiver Linebacker Fullback Offensive Line Wide Receiver Safety Wide Receiver Defensive End Wide Receiver Defensive Back Defensive Back Linebacker Offensive Line Defensive Tackle Linebacker Defensive Back Defensive Back Running Back Defensive End Tight End Defensive Back Linebacker Linebacker Quarterback Offensive Line Defensive Back
Year 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2001 2001 2000 2000
Team Vikings Vikings Bills Buccaneers Ravens Bears Browns Jaguars Bears Saints Ravens Browns Bears Ravens Titans Browns Buccaneers Cardinals Chargers Bears Lions Jets Titans Broncos Chiefs Ravens Cowboys Titans Packers Dolphins Lions Chiefs
Sooners Selected in 2007: BOOMER S OONER
ADRIAN PETERSON
First Round - Minnesota Vikings
RUFUS ALEXANDER
Sixth Round - Minnesota Vikings
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C.J. AH YOU
Sixth Round - Buffalo Bills
LARRY BIRDINE
Free Agent - Green Bay Packers
Free Agent - St. Louis Rams
PAUL THOMPSON
KELLY GREGG
Free Agent - Green Bay Packers
THE SOONERS
“They get quality athletes and give them a chance to make plays. Plus, they do a great job of coaching at Oklahoma. That program has a tremendous amount of pride. They’ve won a lot of big games. And that type of atmosphere usually rubs off on the players.”
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- Eric DeCosta Director of College Scouting, Baltimore Ravens
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“Playing at Oklahoma really prepared me to play in the NFL and to be versatile because in this league you have to be able to block, catch, run and block some more. Coming from Oklahoma, you realize that the world is yours and that you can accomplish anything.” - J.D. Runnels Fullback, Chicago Bears
HISTORY
TOMMIE HARRIS
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Sooners at Center of College Football Oklahoma is a household name due to the overwhelming media attention that hovers around the Sooners. Writers and broadcasters representing the nation’s most recognized media outlets regularly interact with Sooner players and coaches and routinely spend time in Norman. And when they can’t come to campus, those same observers keep tabs on OU thanks to extensive television coverage. In 2006, all 14 Oklahoma games appeared on live television, including seven that were carried nationally or regionally on ABC or TBS. The Sooners are at the very center of college football and the entire world is watching.
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NATIONAL ATTENTION AT OU
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WEEKLY MEDIA DAY
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Over the past seven years, ESPN’s popular College Gameday production has broadcast on site from 16 of Oklahoma’s games. That’s an average of more than two games per season. Sooner football is one of the most popular subjects for SI with 29 cover appearances. Since 2000, Oklahoma players have appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated eight times.
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More than 38 million people visited SoonerSports.com last year, making the official website of the Oklahoma Athletics Department one of the top collegiate sites in the nation. The Sooners have played in front of 49 consecutive sellout crowds at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, including every home game of Coach Bob Stoops’ tenure.
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The popularity of the Sooners is evident in the immense amount of products and apparel purchased by fans. OU ranks fifth in the nation in sales of licensed merchandise.
Over the past five seasons, 95 percent of Oklahoma’s games were televised live (76 of 80 games). In fact, 57 consecutive OU games have been on TV.
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Why Oklahoma? J.D. Runnels, Chicago Bears “I didn’t know where I was going until I heard Coach Stoops’ voice on the other end of the phone There was always a special place in my heart for OU. I was aware of the winning tradition, national championships and bowl success that they had and all of the great players they produced.”
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Forty bowl appearances and 24 bowl victories have firmly entrenched Oklahoma among the most tradition-rich schools in America. The Sooners have become synonymous with post-season play at the highest level. At a school where the bowl history is laced with games of historical significance, the last few years have represented another fabulous roll for the Schooner. Three times in the last seven seasons the Sooners have played for the national championship, four times they have been in BCS bowls and in six seasons they played in January games. OU enjoys favored status among the bowl community, mostly for its tradition, but also for its fan following. Some 50,000 ventured to the Rose, Sugar, Orange and Fiesta Bowls over the last few seasons. Regardless of the location, Sooner fans flock to follow a bowl tradition that is as fresh as it is historic.
2005
HOLIDAY BOWL O klahoma vs. O R E G O N
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ORANGE BOWL
O klahoma vs. S OU T H E R N CAL
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SUGAR BOWL
O klahoma vs. L OU I S I A N A STATE
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ROSE BOWL
O klahoma vs. WA S H I N G TON ST.
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COTTON BOWL O klahoma vs. A R K A N S AS
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ORANGE BOWL
O klahoma vs. F L O R I DA S TATE
1999
INDEPENDENCE BOWL O klahoma vs. O L E M I SS
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Eight Seasons, Eight Bowls Head coach Bob Stoops has taken all eight of his Oklahoma teams to bowl games during his tenure in Norman. Of the eight games, three were National Championship bouts, five were BCS bowl games and six were in January. The Sooners and their fans have enjoyed trips to Phoenix, San Diego, Miami, Pasadena, New Orleans and Dallas while playing in some of the most prestigious bowls in college football.
MARC US WALKER
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BOOMER S OONER
Bowl Appearances Since 1939 Bowls in Stoops’ Eight Seasons
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Perennial Bowl Power
THE SOONERS
The Sooners have been a mainstay in college football’s bowl tradition since their first trip to Miami in 1939. Oklahoma ranks third among all schools in total bowl wins with 24. OU is one of just seven schools with 40 or more bowl appearances. The Sooners rank second in bowl winning percentage among those teams:
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Storied Rivalry at Cotton Bowl in October
GOLDEN HAT TROPHY
The Oklahoma-Texas game, played each season at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, a location approximately halfway between the two campuses, is one of the country’s most spectacular sporting events. Staged during the State Fair of Texas, the contest is witnessed by a crowd perfectly defined by color – half crimson, half burnt orange – in an atmosphere that is arguably more unique than that found at any other game. This rivalry is one that marks time and gives players and fans alike experiences for a lifetime.
The Tunnel Experience From the top of The Tunnel that leads into the floor of the Cotton Bowl it looks like no big deal. All you can see is end zone. Then you start running and the world explodes around you. Your eardrums are pounded by the screams of 75,587 people and the blasts of the modified 12-gauge shotguns that the OU Ruf/Nek spirit group carries... You feel the world shake and start to understand why every Longhorn or Sooner who has taken these steps before you can never seem to find the exact words necessary to convey what has just happened. You’ve just run down the tunnel at the OU-Texas game -- generally regarded as one of the greatest moments a college football player can experience. - Mark Wangrin, ESPN.com
THE RED RIVER RIVALRY
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Why Oklahoma? Dan Cody, Baltimore Ravens “The camaraderie in the program is great. For the people who are going to be far from home for an extended period of time, I would think that would be very important. Everybody meshes so well there. You’re welcomed with open arms and then you’re part of a very close-knit group.”
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BOOMER S OONER
Victories in Stoops’ Eight Games Consecutive Sellouts Since 1946 Consecutive Games at Cotton Bowl
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SOONERS TAKE THE FIELD
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FOOTBALL TIME IN OKLAHOMA
Sooners Set to Perform in Norman To understand a football Saturday in Norman, one must first understand what the sport means to Oklahomans. The Sooners were competing on the gridiron before this grand land moved from territorial status to statehood. Few college programs are more engrained in their surroundings than the one at OU. Game day at Oklahoma is about more than 80,000 fans witnessing one of the most historic and vibrant programs in college football at one of the game’s truly great cathedrals. It is about pride for a great university. Indeed, it is about pride for an entire state. Game day here represents football and a whole lot more.
STEVEN COLEMAN
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JUAQ UIN IGLESIAS BOOMER S OONER
The official capacity of Memorial Stadium is 82,112 but OU averaged 84,561 fans per game last season. That put the Sooners at No. 13 in the nation in average attendance. Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is the 15th largest stadium in the country. It is 2,000 seats larger than the other two I-A stadiums in Oklahoma combined.
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Since the stadium’s opening in 1923, the Sooners have 33 undefeated seasons at home, including five perfect home seasons under head coach Bob Stoops. The Sooners have played in front of 493 consecutive sellout crowds in Norman including every home game of Bob Stoops’ tenure.
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Although OU just completed a stadium expansion, the facility operated at 103 percent capacity in 2006 -- sixth best in the nation. That means no empty seats for games in Norman.
Oklahoma has won 80 percent of its home games at Memorial Stadium. Since the facility’s opening in 1923, the Sooners are 331-80-14 at home.
MEMORIAL STADI UM
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Preparation Meets Opportunity It would be hard to imagine a football program doing more over the last six years to enhance its facilities than OU. The $70 million expansion and enhancement of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is perhaps the most noticeable upgrade, but it is simply the lead project in a plan that has impacted every facet of Sooner football. A new locker room, a new indoor training facility, a new weight training facility, a new practice field, roughly 8,000 new seats and 60 new stadium suites are testaments to OU’s dedication to providing the best for its student-athletes. Preparation routinely meets opportunity at Oklahoma. It does so largely because the Sooners have what they need to succeed.
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Four regulation-size practice fields are available to the Sooners right outside their locker room: Owen Field, two grass fields plus an artificial turf field with sand pit. The ceiling inside the Everest Training Facility hangs a full 65 feet above the SafePlay Synthetic Turf surface. This allows for all kicking and throwing drills during practice. Oklahoma recently completed a $70 million stadium expansion and enhancement project that added nearly 9,500 seats. On those rare days that the weather forces Oklahoma to practice indoors, the Sooners can move to the 74,000square-foot Everest Indoor Training Facility.
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OU FOOTBALL FACILITIES
ALONZO DOTSON
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OKLAHOMA LOCKER ROOM
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BARRY SWITZER HISTORY
The Barry Switzer Center Located at the south end of the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, the Switzer Center houses football offices, the football locker room, equipment room, the 13,000-square-foot Siegfried Strength and Conditioning Complex, the 8,000square-foot Freede Sports Medicine Facility and the 7,000-square-foot Touchdown Club Legends’ Lobby.
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Championship Strength & Conditioning The best testimony for the impact Jerry Schmidt and his staff have on Oklahoma football players comes from former Oklahoma players -- those in professional football. It’s not uncommon for members of that select fraternity to return to Norman for part of their off-season training regimen. During their time in the Sooner program, they learned the quality of the strength and conditioning program. Schmidt has been involved with three national football championships at three different schools. His success is no coincidence. Now in his ninth year at OU, he is recognized nationally as one of the best in the business, and the athletics department has surrounded him with facilities that give Sooner student-athletes the best opportunity to excel.
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Jerry Schmidt has coached with teams that played in five national championship games. He has three national title rings from Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Florida. Schmidt has worked with four Heisman winners, including Jason White (Oklahoma), Danny Wuerffel (Florida), Barry Sanders (Oklahoma State) and Tim Brown (Notre Dame). A total of 18 Sooners were selected in the 2005, 2006 and 2007 NFL Drafts. No school has produced more pro football selections than Oklahoma the past three years. Schmidt has coached 24 NFL first-round picks including OU’s Adrian Peterson, Davin Joseph, Jammal Brown, Mark Clayton, Tommie Harris, Andre Woolfolk and Roy Williams. No. 31 for the Dallas Cowboys and former Sooner standout, Roy Williams, donated $100,000 to establish a new weight room in Oklahoma’s Everest Training Facility.
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40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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SOONER POWER
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COACH SCHMIDT
BOOMER S OONER
SOONER STRENGTH
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CHRIS BROWN
The Best in the Business “Jerry Schmidt is Oklahoma’s Director of Sports Enhancement. He worked under Tom Osborne at Nebraska, Lou Holtz at Notre Dame and Steve Spurrier at Florida, where he became buddies with the Gators’ then-defensive coordinator, Bob Stoops.
HISTORY
“Schmidt made sure that Stoops’ players were big and fast. Insiders will tell you he’s probably the best in the business. The Sooners have played for three national titles since 2000. “Almost to a man, the Sooners looked like they were cut out of marble. There were no guts hanging over belts. There were no skinny arms or pear-shaped frames. They were as soft as petrified trees. These guys looked like well-conditioned athletes.” - Ted Miller, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 2005
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Big Names, Big Balance Pass oriented? You could make that case. Numerous records for both passing and receiving have fallen over the last few years. Run oriented? Maybe. After all, the single season rushing mark was set in 2004. Well which is it, passing or running? At Oklahoma, the answer is both. While most schools dream of balance, OU is balance. In 2006, the Sooners passed for 2,682 yards. They rushed for 2,480. And that balance creates opportunity for some of the best-known names in all of college football. It is common to see the ball in the hands of 10-15 players during a game. Many stay involved to the detriment of none. Under Coach Stoops, the Oklahoma offense, with its pro influence and varied formations, has produced:
QB RB WR TE OL
Two All-Americans, three Heisman finalists, one Heisman Trophy winner and OU’s record holders in game, season and career passing yards. One Heisman finalist, one All-American, four 1,000-yard rushers, Oklahoma’s single season rushing yards record holder and OU’s No. 2 and No. 3 career rushers. Two All-Americans, one Biletnikoff Award finalist and OU’s record holders in game, season and career receptions, receiving yards and touchdown receptions (tied). One Mackey Award and Oklahoma’s record holder in touchdown receptions in a game (tied). Three All-Americans, one Outland Trophy winner and two Rimington Award finalists.
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
EXPLOSIVE OFFENSE
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ALLEN PATRICK
Oklahoma has averaged 35 points per game under Stoops.
BOOMER S OONER
The big-play Sooners have 103 scoring plays of 25 yards or longer since Stoops became the head coach.
Fourteen different Sooner players logged a pass reception during the 2006 season. Oklahoma has produced an All-Big 12 offensive lineman in each of the last eight seasons.
MALCOLM KELLY
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Oklahoma has scored a touchdown in 105 consecutive games, a streak that dates back to Nov. 7, 1998.
Three different Oklahoma running backs exceeded 100 rushing yards in a game last season.
COACHING STAFF THE SOONERS SEASON REVIEW
JUAQUIN IGLESIAS
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Outstanding players have dominated the landscape. Twice in the last seven years, a Sooner has been named the best defensive player in the nation.
STEVEN COLEMAN
Oklahoma’s defense suffers from a bit of an identity crisis. With a takeaway in 94 of Bob Stoops’ 105 games and 20 interception or fumble returns for touchdowns during this coach’s tenure, the defense has a reputation of, well, being a little offensive. The Sooners’ attack-style defense, long appreciated for its speed and aggressive attitude, is perhaps best known for its consistency. OU has ranked among the top 16 teams in the nation in total defense for seven consecutive years.
NIC HARRIS
Oklahoma has forced at least one turnover in 93 of 105 games (89 percent) over the last eight seasons.
The Sooner defense has at least one interception in 70 of 93 games (75 percent) over the last seven years. Sooner defenders have scored 25 touchdowns, an average of three per year, since Bob Stoops took over at Oklahoma.
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Attacking Defense Built on Speed
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DOMINATING DEFENSE
Since Bob Stoops arrived in 1999, the Oklahoma defense has surrendered an average of just 17 points per game.
The Oklahoma defense has registered nine shutouts under Stoops.
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OU’s defense allowed less than 100 rushing yards per game in four of the last six seasons.
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Oklahoma Defense Under Stoops
One Lombardi Award winner, two Lombardi Award finalists, one Nagurski Award finalist and two All-Americans.
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Two Butkus Award winners, four Butkus Award finalists, one Lombardi Award finalist, one Nagurski Award finalist, one ABC Defensive Player of the Year and four All-Americans.
Two Nagurski Award winners, two Thorpe Award winners and four All-Americans.
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Three Hendricks Award finalists, one Lott Award finalist and one All-American.
Opponent Scoring Average Last Five Seasons Under Stoops
Five Seasons Prior to Stoops
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CORY BENNETT
REGGIE SMITH
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Bob Stoops’ commitment to special teams performance is evidenced by the number of first-team players that participate on those units. The wisdom of that move, and the program’s overall devotion to special teams play, is found in the staggering numbers that relate to every possible facet of the kicking and return games.
GARRET T HART LEY
A strong case can be made that no program has played better on its special teams in recent years than Oklahoma. Time and again the Sooners have blown games wide open with electric and innovative special teams play.
OU Special Teams Under Stoops
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Two Lou Groza Award finalists.
One All-American and one Ray Guy Award finalist.
Two All-Americans and one Mosi Tatupu Award winner.
Why Oklahoma? Dusty Dvoracek, Chicago Bears “The coaching staff impressed me more than any other I dealt with during the recruiting process. They really meant what they said. The best players really do get to play, no matter what. That’s how you win championships. And the fans here are great. They root for us, but they care about us as people.”
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JUAQUIN IGLESIAS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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REGGIE SMITH
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The Sooners have 24 special teams touchdowns under their current head coach. Fourteen of those came on punt returns by five different players.
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Oklahoma has blocked 21 kicks since head coach Bob Stoops arrived in Norman in 1999. Antonio Perkins tied an NCAA record during his career at Oklahoma (2001-04) with eight punt returns for touchdowns. He had three against UCLA in 2003.
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In 2006, Garrett Hartley connected on 19-of-20 field goal attempts, setting the OU single-season field goal percentage record at 95 percent.
Oklahoma special teams have converted on four scoring plays (three touchdowns and one two-point conversion) off faked kicks since 1999.
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Winningest Active Coach in College Football The kind of admiration Bob Stoops has achieved is the best kind. It’s a byproduct of the success his program has enjoyed and the manner in which he has conducted himself. Football observers from coast to coast have witnessed the renaissance authored by Stoops at Oklahoma and often proclaim the Sooner coach among the very best in the land. When Stoops arrived in Norman, OU had fallen on brief and uncharacteristic hard times. He has returned Oklahoma football to its rightful place among the elite, and there is no denying that he is the person most responsible for the turnaround. The pride has been restored and a nation has noticed. Winningest active coaches with at least eight years as head coach:
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HEAD COACH BOB STOOPS
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HEAD COACH BOB STOOPS
Quotes on Coach Stoops “This is a (Sooner) team that’s going to contend for the National Championship as long as Bob Stoops wants to.” - John Saunders, ABC Sports “He has brought us back to the pinnacle of college football. Bob is creating his own legend. He inherited a program with great tradition, and he’s added to it.” - Barry Switzer, Former Oklahoma Head Coach
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“In a sport in which icons are dropping annually from sight, and phenoms are forever heading to the NFL, Stoops is the closest thing to a budding legend in the NCAA.” - John Romano, St. Petersburg Times “Bob Stoops is one of the first guys in the coaching profession that has ability to mix family along with coaching. About 15 years ago, you couldn’t do that. People thought that was the wrong thing to do. So I admire coach Stoops in that every time I talk to him, something about family comes up. You have three kids to raise, a wife to take care of and a football team to coach. In that order.” - Urban Meyer, Head Coach, University of Florida “Stoops’ philosophy is at the same time unbending and liberating. He presides over players who are competitive and aggressive, but also respectful and talkative.” - David Barron, Houston Chronicle
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STOOPS ON SIDELINE
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Oklahoma has played in bowl games in all eight seasons under Stoops. Five of the eight have been BCS bowls and three have been National Championship games. Stoops has produced 22 All-Americans in his seven seasons in Norman including 13 consensus selections. OU had a record seven All-Americans in 2003 and five in 2004.
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The Sooners have spent 22 weeks ranked No. 1 under Coach Stoops. OU is tied with Notre Dame in first place in college football history for most weeks (95) ranked No. 1.
32 Sooners have been selected in the NFL Draft during Stoops’ tenure in Norman. No school has had more picks (18) than Oklahoma the past three seasons. Bob Stoops’ Oklahoma Sooners strike fast and hard. OU has held double-digit leads in 87 of the team’s 105 games, or 83 percent, since Stoops took over as head coach.
COACHING STAFF
COACH STOOPS
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“I put Coach Stoops above everything else. He is very down to earth. He never acts like he is above everybody else or better than the next guy. All of the coaches here are great. This is home away from home, a family away from my family.”
HISTORY
Why Oklahoma? Malcolm Kelly, Junior Wide Receiver
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155 Cumulative Years of Experience In Bob Stoops’ eight seasons at the University of Oklahoma, four of his assistant coaches have gone on to become head coaches at other I-A programs. It’s not hard to gauge the quality of the Sooner staff or Stoops’ ability to hire good people. The beneficiaries are Oklahoma’s players. In record numbers they have been honored and drafted into the professional ranks. And that has been true regardless of what position they play.
BRENT V ENABLES
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OU COACHING STAFF
Identifying and recruiting talent, coaching talent to play at its peak and preparing players for life after college, whether it be in football or in the business world, nobody does it better than Oklahoma.
BRENT VENABLES
Assoc. Head Coach, Defensive Coord., Linebackers
BOBBY JACK WRIGHT
Asst. Head Coach, Co-Defensive Coord., Secondary
KEVIN WILSON
Offensive Coordinator, Tight Ends & Fullbacks
CHRIS WILSON
Cale Gundy
Recruiting Coordinator, Running Backs
KEVIN SUMLIN
Co-Offensive Coordinator, Receivers
JOSH HEUPEL
Assistant Coach, Quarterbacks
JAMES PATTON
Assistant Coach, Offensive Line
JACKIE SHIPP
Assistant Coach, Defensive Line
CHRIS WILSON
Assistant Coach, Defensive Ends
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Three former Stoops assistants are now head coaches: Mike Leach, Texas Tech; Mark Mangino, Kansas; Mike Stoops, Arizona and Chuck Long, San Diego State.
K EVI N W ILSON
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OU’s coaches have a cumulative 52 years on the sidelines in Norman. Venables, Wright, Gundy and Shipp were on Bob Stoops’ first staff in 1999. The Oklahoma staff has coached 69 players with National Football League experience, including 19 Sooners selected in the past three NFL Drafts.
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Three current assistants played for Oklahoma. Jackie Shipp (1980-83), Chris Wilson (1988-91) and Cale Gundy (1990-93) all wore the Crimson & Cream.
The OU staff has been involved in 97 bowl games including coaching 82. The staff played in another 15 bowl games during their college careers. The Oklahoma coaching staff has a cumulative total of 164 years of coaching experience which averages to nearly 16 years per coach.
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Flagship Educational Institution of the Sooner State The University of Oklahoma is experiencing a golden era in the history of a great institution. The quality of new students is soaring and donor confidence is at an all-time high. Over the last 11 years, OU’s donor base has expanded at a staggering rate, moving from 17,000 to 108,000. President David L. Boren has spurred significant changes that have resulted in a learning environment of the highest order. As a result, the state of Oklahoma enjoys resources that impact everything from medical science to the arts for many years to come. The University of Oklahoma has long embraced the great tradition of Sooner athletics. With competitive facilities all located on the main campus, including several near the heart of the university, student-athletes and their classmates mingle comfortably in an environment that fosters an attitude of excellence, regardless of the endeavor.
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The University of Oklahoma ranks number one among comprehensive public universities in the per capita number of freshman National Merit Scholars. The University of Oklahoma is in the top five in the nation among all comprehensive public universities in the graduation of Rhodes Scholars. OU is included on Review’s “Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges” list, which ranks the best colleges in the nation based on academic excellence per value. OU has 19 colleges offering 152 majors at the baccalaureate level and 160 majors at the master’s level. The university’s annual operating budget is more than $1 billion.
OU boasts an enrollment of nearly 30,000 students and more than 2,000 full-time faculty. The Norman campus maintains a student to instructor ratio of 20:1.
OU STUDENT UNION
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UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
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What do you know about OU? • OU is the highest ranked public university in the history of Oklahoma. The latest U.S. News and World Report rankings place OU in the top tier among national public universities. • OU ranks in the top 10 in the nation in the Freshman Year Experience, according to a national study by the Policy Center on the First Year of College. The study recognizes OU’s initiatives for first-year students and its commitment to put students first.
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• OU has the highest-ranked student body in state history at a public university. Oklahoma is also number one per capita among public universities in the number of National Merit Scholars enrolled. Seven hundred National Merit Scholars currently are enrolled at OU. • OU has over a $1.5 billion impact annually on the state’s economy each year. Over the past decade, research and sponsored programs expenditures at Oklahoma have more than doubled, and OU continues to set new records for funding for externally sponsored research.
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• OU continues to break private fund-raising records, with more than $1 billion in gifts and pledges over the past decade, which has provided funding for dramatic capital improvements, the growth in faculty endowment and student scholarships. • For complete information on The University of Oklahoma and the Norman campus, please visit the official website at www.OU.edu.
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Preparing Leaders for Tomorrow The recent Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium expansion and improvement included remodeled office space in the facility’s north end. The largest piece of that project was the Prentice Gautt Academic Center. Some 35,000 square feet are dedicated to the academic pursuits of Sooner student-athletes. Indeed, there is considerable emphasis on classroom performance at OU. The center staff has achievement as its focus, a fact that is reflected in a graduation rate that exceeds that of the general student body. In addition to its academic work, the staff assists in several life skills areas designed to enrich students in a broad range of tasks.
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The Prentice Gautt Academic Center maintains two computer labs for OU student-athletes with more than 100 desktop units and over 40 laptops available to check out. Some 35,000 square feet are dedicated to the academic pursuits of Oklahoma student-athletes at the Prentice Gautt Academic Center in the stadium’s north end. Legendary running back Prentice Gautt wore No. 38 during his Sooner career from 1956-59. The first African-American player at OU, the academic center is named in his honor. The graduation rate for University of Oklahoma studentathletes who complete their eligibility is 84 percent.
The Prentice Gautt Academic Center is available more than 90 hours per week for OU student-athletes.
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ACADEMIC SUCCESS
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PRENTICE GAUTT
The OU Academics Center that today’s student-athletes use everyday now bears the name of the man who left an indelible legacy for Sooner Athletics and helped change a society in the process.
“His personal example of quiet courage, grace under pressure, and dedication to the university helped open the doors of opportunity for countless number of African-American and minority student-athletes who have followed him into collegiate athletics.”
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“It is appropriate that this center be named after Prentice Gautt,” University of Oklahoma President David L. Boren said. “His personal values and character, along with his leadership as associate commissioner of the Big 12 Conference, continue to bring pride to his alma mater.
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The Legacy of Prentice Gautt
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MARC US WALKER
Sooners Take an Active Role OU lives by a clear and strong motto as it interacts with its studentathletes ‌ Inspiring Champions for Today, Preparing Leaders for Tomorrow. As part of that promise, the Athletics Department and the football program take an active role in a number of community service projects. Individually, football players serve with numerous groups. Two of their largest projects include a free football clinic for underprivileged youth and the distribution of food that is donated by Oklahoma fans at a designated home game.
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Each year on the morning of the spring football game, the Sooners provide a complimentary football clinic for a select group of youth from throughout the central Oklahoma region. The team also plays an active role in a food drive that takes place near the Thanksgiving holiday. OU fans donate food at a game and players help in the distribution the following Monday. Oklahoma’s student-athletes recognize that wearing the Crimson and Cream means representing a popular sports program and themselves as individuals. They are encouraged to respond to a public that adores them, while learning important lessons about making a positive impact in the lives of others in and around the community in which they live.
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Sooners Finalists for Citizenship Cup
In each of the last two years an Oklahoma player has been named a finalist for the Wooden Citizenship Cup, a national award presented annually by the Atlanta-based Athletes for a Better World. In 2005, current Sooner Jacob Gutierrez was among five finalists and in 2006 it was Carl Pendleton. Both have been trend-setters in reaching out to others. Gutierrez, a regular contributor in the Norman Public Schools, was named Norman’s 2005 Youth Citizen Volunteer of the Year.
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Pendleton earned national acclaim when it was announced that he would forgo his senior season of eligibility to enter graduate school at OU and take over guardianship of his 11-year-old brother. Subsequently, Pendleton received post-graduate scholarships from the NCAA and the National Football Foundation, while also being named Big 12 Conference Sportsman of the Year. In addition, Pendleton won the Bobby Bowden Award, the highest student-athlete honor presented by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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Oklahoma’s roster has long included players that understand what it means to be a role model and those individuals have so involved themselves in the community that it has captured the national spotlight.
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NORMAN & OKLAHOMA CITY
Norman - Home of the Sooners Norman is an ever-changing city of nearly 100,000 residents. Located in the heart of the state, it has grown to become the third largest city in Oklahoma. Despite its continuous growth, it has maintained the spirit and serenity of a small, close-knit community. Since the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889, Norman has grown into a popular and smart city. The spirit of Norman and its citizens is unwavering and uncompromising. While other towns were clamoring to become the state capital, Norman residents wanted to have the first state university. When the first OU president got off the train and saw a prairie, he saw opportunity. As home to the state’s premier educational institution, Norman boasts an excellent quality of life and is a city that thrives on and celebrates the diversity of its community. Legendary University of Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer called Norman “a university town with a championship spirit.” Norman continually exhibits its love for sports by hosting numerous local and national athletic events.
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The Oklahoma City metropolitan area has a population of more than one million people. OKC is the largest city in the state and the 29th largest city in the nation. Norman is the third largest city in the state with over 100,000 residents. Despite its growth, the city nurtures and maintains its small, college town atmosphere. Located just 18 miles north of Norman, the state’s capital, Oklahoma City, offers all the trappings of a large metropolitan area within an easy drive. The average annual temperature in Norman. The area enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters. Four distinct seasons with a warm spring and fall. Norman boasts more than 175 restaurants including barbecue, Mexican, Oriental, Greek, Indian, Italian, Thai, seafood, health and natural foods. Due to its central location, Norman is a quick 196-mile drive from Dallas. Roughly 20 percent of OU’s students are from Texas and choose to come north.
THE STATE CAPITOL
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Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, the state’s capital, is located just 18 miles north of the Norman campus. It was the first city settled in the Land Run of 1889 because of its position at the center of the state.
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Oklahoma City offers a variety of attractions and activities different from any other place in the country. Oklahoma City sprawls across 625 square miles of America’s heartland. The city’s metro population numbers more than one million -- a third of the entire state’s population. Oklahoma City has become a haven for exciting sports action. It is home to three minor league teams and is the host of the NCAA College Softball World Series.
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Located just southeast of downtown, Bricktown is Oklahoma City’s entertainment and dining district. Restaurants with a total capacity of more than 4,000 seats, shopping, and a generous helping of turn-of-thecentury charm has turned Bricktown into a hotspot for Oklahoma City nights.
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Why Oklahoma? Davin Joseph, Tampa Bay Buccaneers HISTORY
“When I came to visit Oklahoma, my hosts were Vince Carter and Tommie Harris. I had so much fun just chilling at their house. I found some really genuine people here that I didn’t find at those other schools. They were out to make something of themselves the right way.”
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BIG 12 CONFERENCE Prominence on a National Stage Just 11 years into its existence, the Big 12 has vaulted to the top of intercollegiate athletics. A regular player in the determination of national championships, the conference offers its more than 4,000 studentathletes that rare opportunity to compete in the national spotlight every season. Today’s student-athlete desires a conference that pushes each participant to excel, while opening the door for prominence on the national stage. Big 12 schools have combined for more than 800 NCAA crowns and have nearly 170 national team titles. No conference provides a more optimal environment for success than the Big 12.
BAYLOR
Oklahoma has won all 16 of its meetings with the Bears.
COLORADO
Two of OU’s four Big 12 titles have come against Buffs.
IOWA STATE
OU owns a commanding 66-5-2 series lead over Cyclones.
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KANSAS
OU’s 66-27-6 series lead includes 18 shutouts of Kansas.
KANSAS STATE
Sooners once reeled off 32 straight wins over Wildcats.
MISSOURI
Oklahoma has won 63 of 70 games against Tigers.
NEBRASKA
The Sooners lead in the battle of the Big Reds, 43-37-3.
OKLAHOMA STATE
College football’s most lopsided, continuous in-state rivalry.
TEXAS
OU has won five of last seven by combined score of 211-127.
TEXAS A&M
Oklahoma has won six of last seven for 14-10 advantage.
TEXAS TECH 50
ALLEN PATRICK
Sooners own 11-3 series lead against Red Raiders.
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With a total of more than 340,000 students enrolled, the Big 12 Conference ranks No. 2 among the nation’s conferences. OU has a total enrollment of more than 30,000. Newspapers in the Big 12 region have a combined circulation of more than eight million. Markets include Dallas, Denver, Houston, Oklahoma City, San Antonio and St. Louis.
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Big 12 Conference stadiums and arenas have a combined seating capacity of 1.1 million. The Sooners averaged 84,561 fans per game at home in Norman in 2006.
The television households throughout the Big 12 Conference represent 18 million people. In the past four seasons, 50 of OU’s 54 games (92 percent) have been televised live. Stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the upper Midwest, Big 12 Conference schools are located in seven different states with a total population of more than 42 million people.
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The Big 12 led the nation with 36 non-conference wins in 2006. Its total of 10 losses in non-conference tilts was the lowest in I-A while the league’s .782 win percentage was the highest in the country. In 2006, the Big 12 Conference had nine bowl-eligble teams. The league has sent at least eight to bowl games in five of the last six seasons.
The Big 12 leads all conferences with five appearances in the BCS National Championship Game and was the only conference to place two teams in the Top 6 of both the final Associated Press and Coaches polls from 2001-04.
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HISTORY
An all-time high 4,738,046 people attended Big 12 stadium in 2006. A total of 463,153 fans attended bowl games in which a Big 12 team was playing, an eight-game average of 57,895.
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College Football at the Highest Level
For more conference information, please visit www.Big12sports.com.
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OU ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS Kenny Mossman
Jason Matheson
Mike Houck
Scott Matthews
Chris Freet
BRIAN DUDE
Craig Moran
PHILLIP ROGERS
Jessica Summers
MITCH HECKART
Jared Thompson
Matt Montgomery
Debbie Copp
SHERIDAN SAMPLES
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communications Office: (405) 325-8231 Home: (405) 321-2220 kmossman@ou.edu Associate Media Relations Director Office: (405) 325-8227 Home: (405) 447-2731 mhouck@ou.edu Associate Media Relations Director Office: (405) 325-3671 Home: (405) 249-6075 cfreet@ou.edu Assistant Media Relations Director Office: (405) 325-6449 Home: (405) 249-8264 cmoran@ou.edu Assistant Media Relations Director Office: (405) 325-8372 Home: (405) 831-6851 jlsummers@ou.edu Assistant Media Relations Director Office: (405) 325-8314 Home: (405) 834-2984 jaredthompson@ou.edu Director of Publications Office: (405) 325-8367 Home: (405) 329-6799 dcopp@ou.edu
OU Athletics Media Relations Media Relations Main Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (405) 325-8231 Media Relations Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (405) 325-7623 University of Oklahoma Athletics Media Relations Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Suite 2525, 180 W Brooks St, Norman, OK 73019 SoonerSports.com The latest, official information on Oklahoma football is available at SoonerSports.com. Log on for complete media services including statistics, rosters, bios, schedules, press conferences, quotes and more. SoonerSportsMedia.com Media credentials for Oklahoma football will be processed online at SoonerSportsMedia.com. Action photos, mugs and logos are available for download. Visit SoonerSportsMedia.com for details. Oklahoma Football Online Official OU Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SoonerSports.com OU Media Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SoonerSportsMedia.com Big 12 Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Big12sports.com Big 12 Media Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CollegePressBox.com NCAA Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAAsports.com
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Director of Internet Services Office: (405) 325-4274 Home: (918) 691-3886 jmatheson@ou.edu Director of Graphic Design Office: (405) 325-8223 Home: (405) 664-0844 smatthews@ou.edu Media Relations Graduate Assistant Office: (405) 325-8413 Home: (405) 990-4140 briandude@ou.edu Media Relations Graduate Assistant Office: (405) 325-8349 Home: (405) 880-0794 philliprogers@ou.edu Media Relations Student Assistant Office: (405) 325-8349 Home: (405) 863-0515 mitch86@ou.edu Media Relations Student Assistant Office: (405) 325-8349 Home: (405) 740-9570 mmonty@ou.edu Media Relations Student Assistant Office: (405) 325-8349 Home: (405) 863-4226 sheridankay@ou.edu
OU Athletics Phone Directory All numbers (405) 325 + four-digit extension OU Athletics Main Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OU Athletics Ticket Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Castiglione, Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Naifeh, Executive Associate AD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerald Gurney, Ph.D., Sr. Assoc. AD/Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Phillips, Sr. Assoc. AD/Chief Financial Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Rempe, Sr. Assoc. AD/SWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Trantham, Assoc. AD/Event Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Ray Johnson, Assist. AD/Ticket Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Leonard, Execute Director of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Anderson, Head Athletics Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Barnhart, Sooner Sports Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cavanaugh, Director of Broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danny Davis, Director of Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Haskin, Director of Promotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Kelly, Manager of Financial Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Martin, Coordinator of Team Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim George, Director of Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Schmidt, Director of Sports Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Staley, Director of Branding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Tipton, Asst. AD/Athletics Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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COVERING THE SOONERS Credential Requests
Requests for media credentials to University of Oklahoma home games should be made online at SoonerSportsMedia.com. Only those requests submitted by the sports editor of a newspaper or the sports director for a radio or television station will be considered.
Credential requests for Oklahoma football season will only be accepted online at SoonerSportsMedia.com. Please visit the website for complete instructions on submitting the online application form.
Priority is given to daily newspapers (by circulation), television stations and radio stations that program sports for more than half of their daily broadcast schedules. A credential does not guarantee a seat and access to the team bench area is prohibited at all times. Credentials include:
Sideline: Primary recipients are photographers. Only photographers on assignment for accredited publications (not websites) will be afforded credentials. Pass only gains access to the sideline (not the press box).
Season Credentials Requests should be made at SoonerSportsMedia.com by August 10. Only those media who routinely cover OU games, practices and media conferences are eligible for season credentials.
Single-Game Credentials Requests must be made at least one week in advance of the contest. Any organization that requests a single-game credential then does not use it will not be granted another pass for the remainder of the season. No credentials will be granted after Thursday of game week.
Credential Pick-up Credentials may be picked up from the media relations office during the week or from media will call (Gate 2) at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on game day (see map on page 57). Photo identification is required for pick up. Each media representative must claim his or her pass. No group pick ups are allowed.
Tuesday: All coaches^ and defensive players* are available following practice. Wednesday: Coaching staff available following practice. No player availability. Thursday, Friday & Sunday: No availability. Saturday: Post-game availability only. Members of the OU Athletics Media Relations staff will escort media representatives to the appropriate locker room areas with five minutes remaining in the game. The Oklahoma locker room, home or away, is closed to the media at all times. Head coach Bob Stoops and several Sooner players will be brought to a designated interview area. At home games, that area is the Big Red Room, located in the Switzer Center (first floor). At the beginning of the fourth quarter, interview requests will be collected. For games in Norman, the opposing head coach will meet with the media inside the opponent interview room, the SoonerVision studio (southwest corner, under the stadium grandstands). A representative from the OU Media Relations Office will be on hand to assist the media in finding this area. Interviews with the head coach and players from the visiting team will be based on the post-game policy of that institution. * Some players have evening classes that could preclude them from post-practice interviews.
HISTORY
Texas will serve as the host school this year. Any media not based in Oklahoma or Texas should contact UT for credentials. OU-Texas credentials will be distributed to local media at the Tuesday media luncheon in Norman. Any credentials not claimed that day will be available the Friday before the game at a pick-up location in Dallas (times and exact location TBA). No credentials will be mailed, but outlets willing to provide an overnight account number no later than Wednesday of game week may receive them in that manner.
Media Luncheon at 11:30 a.m., at the stadium. Coach Stoops’ comments, beginning at noon, available via telephone to media only (contact Athletics Media Relations for more information). A few players also are available. All coaches and offensive players* who do not participate in the luncheon are available following practice.
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OU-Texas Credentials Those interested in covering the annual Oklahoma-Texas game at Dallas will need to make a separate request for credentials. Each school handles the requests from its regular pool of media. Aside from national media, only season credential holders are eligible.
Monday: Bob Stoops participates on the Big 12’s Weekly Teleconference at 10:10 a.m.
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Any media member who loses a season credential will automatically be moved to the single-game list for the following season. Media outlets who cannot provide names for passes for an entire season will be placed on the single-game list and should provide names on a weekly basis.
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Combination: These are only for those individuals who require access to the press box and the sideline. Few are issued.
Parking Passes Parking passes are in a limited supply and will be prioritized similar to the way credentials are issued. Most media parking is located in the Asp Ave. Parking Facility located immediately west of the stadium, one half block north of the intersection at Lindsey and Asp (see map on page 57).
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Press Box: Primary recipients are newspaper writers, television reporters and radio personnel. This pass gains access to the press box. Sideline access is only permitted for the last five minutes of the game.
Pertinent media information including forms, instructions and special media releases are available online 24 hours a day. Approved media outlets also have access to OU’s high-resolution image library for player and coaching staff action photos and mugs.
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Media Credentials
^ Bob Stoops’ weekly radio show takes place each Tuesday night during the season. Depending on the length of the workout, he may not be available for interviews after practice.
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MAPS & DIRECTIONS
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OKLAHOMA CITY
Directions from OKC Airport Follow directions from airport terminal to Interstate 44. Travel west on I-44 (towards Lawton). Merge to I-240 east. Take exit 4A south on Interstate 35. Norman is 17 miles south of the airport. Once in Norman, exit I-35 at Lindsey Street. Turn left (east) at the top of the ramp onto Lindsey. Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is located approximately three miles east of I-35 on the corner of Asp and Lindsey (circled on map to right).
Directions from Dallas/Ft. Worth Travel north on Interstate 35 to Norman. Once in Norman, exit at Lindsey Street. Turn right (east) at the top of the ramp onto Lindsey. Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is located approximately three miles east of I-35 on the corner of Asp and Lindsey (circled on map to right).
Return to OKC Airport Drive I-35 north from Norman to I-240 west. Follow I-240 west to I-44 (I-240 automatically merges with I-44 just west of May Avenue). Take Exit 116B, Airport Road, exit on the left. Follow Airport Road west to Meridian Ave. Take the Meridian Avenue southbound exit and follow Meridian south approximately one mile to the airport.
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Stadium Quick Facts
Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is one of America’s most recognized college football cathedrals. Situated on the east side of the Norman campus, this historical facility is the largest sports arena in the state and, following its recent expansion, now ranks among the 15 largest college football stadiums in the nation.
Stadium Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Field Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owen Field Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natural Grass Official Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,112 First Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1923 First Game at Site . . . . . . . . . Oct. 20, 1923 (OU 62, Washington, Mo. 7) Largest Crowd . . . . . . . 84,943 on Nov. 12, 2005 (OU 36, Texas A&M 30) OU’s Record at Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-80-14 (.792) (1923-2005) Most Consecutive Wins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 (1947-1952)
With the expansion of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to an official capacity of 82,112 and with every home game exceeding that capacity, Oklahoma set numerous attendance records in 2004. In fact, the 10 largest crowds in Memorial Stadium history have occured in the past two seasons.
The largest crowd ever to watch a game in the history of the state of Oklahoma jammed Memorial Stadium on November 13, 2004. The Sooners stormed past rival Nebraska, 30-3, in front of 84,916 fans. OU has compiled a 36-1 record at home (.972) under head coach Bob Stoops (1999-2004). Not coincidentally, those five seasons all rank at the top of the list for average home attendance.
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Oklahoma’s average attendance in 2004 for six home games was 84,532. OU ranked first in the Big 12 Conference and No. 9 in the nation in average attendance. Oklahoma ranked No. 4 in the nation in percent of stadium capacity filled for home games at 104 percent.
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The flagship stations for the network are 50,000-watt KOKC, AM 1520 and KRXO, 107.7 FM in Oklahoma City. In Tulsa, the Sooner Sports Radio Network broadcasts may be heard on 100,000-watt KMOD, 97.5 FM. These three stations, along with more than 35 regional affiliates, carry Sooner Sports Talk with Bob Stoops on Tuesday nights, the Coaches Corner with Sooner Coordinators on Thursday evenings and Sooner Sports Today, which airs twice daily, five days per week throughout the season. Game Broadcasts Network broadcasts for all Sooner football games will begin 90 minutes prior to kickoff with a call-in segment, the Sooner Tailgate Show. The show includes interviews with coaches and players plus a pre-game conversation with Bob Stoops. After the game, the Sooner Wrap-up Show features game highlights, player comments and a post-game interview show with Stoops and his assistant coaches. Sooner Sports Talk with Bob Stoops Each Tuesday throughout the season, Sooner Sports Talk provides fans with the opportunity to talk to OU head coach Bob Stoops. The statewide broadcasts air from 7:05-8 p.m. Central. Call toll free at (877) 600-6432. Coaches’ Corner Each Thursday throughout the season, Coaches Corner will feature OU assistant coaches on a statewide call-in show. The broadcast will air from 7:05-8 p.m. Central. Call toll free at (877) 600-6432. Sooner Sports Today This three-minute program airs twice daily (Monday through Friday) on network affiliates. It features timely information and comments from Sooner players and coaches.
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Oklahoma exceeded even the most optimistic outlooks by fashioning an 11-3 record while adding the fourth Big 12 title and fifth BCS bowl game of Bob Stoops’ tenure.
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Prognosticating Oklahoma football? Not many are willing to be so bold these days. Last season, the Sooners moved a wide receiver to quarterback one day before practices began, then lost all-everything running back Adrian Peterson to injury just two games into the Big 12 Conference schedule. A long line formed as the “experts” called for OU’s demise. That same line again formed later at the crow buffet.
That squad featured the smallest senior class of the Stoops era so the departures, by numbers, were relatively small even with junior Adrian Peterson declaring for the NFL Draft. As the results indicate, the group of departed players was solid. Finding their replacements will be a key part of the fall. Still, the number of returning players with quality playing experience is substantial. It would appear that Oklahoma is set up for another strong run. Given the outcome of 2006, very few are willing to say otherwise.
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The Offense Eight starters return on offense, including four of the five offensive linemen that started the last seven games. It was that line that was all the rage in 2006. Pinpointed by some as a potential weak spot for the team before the season began, it blossomed into one of the strengths. That strong front, an experienced and dangerous group of receivers and a strong stable of running backs are the foundation on which this offense can build. The main focus will be on identifying a starting quarterback. The graduation of Paul Thompson, the surprise and outstanding signal-caller from last year, leaves a void. Coaches are confident in the abilities of the three players vying for the spot, but won’t have the luxury of experience there as the season begins. This staff and team have faced that factor before and still forged ahead successfully. Both expect to do the same in 2007 and the supporting cast is so proven that it’s hard to expect anything less. Stoops’ four Big 12 titles have come with four different quarterbacks.
Patrick had been known as a standout athlete so his results were only mildly surprising. The same cannot be said for Chris Brown. The then-true freshman ran like a much older back in gaining 343 yards on 70 carries.
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His vision and strength proved valuable as he scored six touchdowns.
The three who hope to win the job for 2007 include junior Joey Halzle, redshirt freshman Sam Bradford and true freshman Keith Nichol, who enrolled at OU in January. Halzle saw action in two games last season and completed 1-of-2 passes for 15 yards. He knows the system and has had more reps with the first unit than any of the other quarterbacks.
Two running backs redshirted last year and both are considered bright prospects. DeMarco Murray, who was brilliant in spring drills and the spring game, and Mossis Madu are elusive threats capable of the big play. It would not be surprising to see either or both of them on the field.
Bradford was an accomplished performer in the high school ranks, and not just in football. He also earned recognition in basketball and golf. That overall athletic ability is bound to serve him well.
Normally, the early departure of a back as decorated as Adrian Peterson would leave a gaping hole. That’s the same thing that some expected to find when the school’s No. 3 career rusher suffered a broken collar bone in the seventh game of the 2006 season.
The three players trying to win the quarterback job don’t need an added incentive, but throwing to this acrobatic and speedy group could certainly be one.
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Receivers
Then depth happened. Oklahoma found that it had two or three more backs capable of running the team to victories. In Peterson’s seven-game absence, OU reeled off just as many wins and saw two other backs combine for five 100-yard rushing performances. The most effective was Allen Patrick, a converted defensive back, who ran for 761 yards and four touchdowns. His 65-yard burst at Oklahoma State was the longest rush of the year by a Sooner.
And the list goes on. Fred Strong is back along with Quentin Chaney, the tallest receiver on the team at 6-5 (4.47 40) and Adron Tennell, the only true freshman to make a catch last season. Add in Brandon Caleb, who played as a true freshman, and OU has a deep list of wideouts. The same can be said at tight end where all three of those who played last season return. Joe Jon Finley led with 19 catches, but Jermaine Gresham, just a true freshman at the time, added eight, and Brody Eldridge, an accomplished blocker, had two. For any QB interested in throwing the ball, the prospects couldn’t be much better. And of all of those listed above, just one, Finley, is a senior.
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At fullback, four players will compete in Matt Clapp, Brody Eldridge, Ian Pleasant and Dane Zaslaw. All four played the position last season. Eldridge will still be listed at tight end despite his somewhat frequent forays into the backfield.
When Kelly isn’t open, there are plenty of options. Juaquin Iglesias caught 41 passes last season and Manuel Johnson hauled in 36. Both are capable of taking even a short toss for a long gain.
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Nichol was a prized recruit when the Sooners landed him during the winter months. Rated as one of the top run/throw prospects in the country, Nichol participated in the Elite 11 quarterback camp. He went through spring drills with the Sooners.
The corps of receivers is good enough and the ground game effective enough that Kelly may not post national or even conference-leading statistics in 2007, yet based on the quality of his work, will have to be considered among the frontrunners for the Biletnikoff Award.
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Another that figures in the mix is senior Jacob Gutierrez. He endured knee surgery after the 2005 season, but bounced back and drew one start in 2006. He stands 5-6, but bench presses 420 pounds and has been on the Sooner roster longer than any of the current backs.
The ring leader is Malcolm Kelly. At 6-4, 213, he’s a big target, but he also has a flair for the circus catch. Get the ball in Kelly’s zip code and it will likely result in a completion. He has the best numbers of any two-year receiver in OU history, an impressive accomplishment considering that three former Sooners started for NFL teams just last season.
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A relative newcomer at quarterback? That’s nothing new. The Sooners played most of 2005 with a redshirt freshman, then utilized Paul Thompson in 2006 even though he entered the campaign with just one career start at the position.
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The unvarnished truth is that the outlook is bright along the offensive line. Six players who have started, five who started extensively, are back for 2007. That fact alone would rate as positive, but the size and ability almost trumps the experience. This will be one of the biggest offensive lines Oklahoma has ever put on the field. Ability dictates that it could also be one of the best, but that will have to be proven on the field. In the middle, Oklahoma welcomes back Jon Cooper, the starting center each of the last two seasons. He missed one game last season and true freshman Chase Beeler filled in more than admirably. At the guards, the Sooners return George Robinson and Brandon Walker, who got all 14 starts last season. They’re capably backed by Sherrone Moore and Brian Simmons. The latter got a late jump on the 2006 season due to injury, but came on strong. The lone lost starter on the line, Chris Messner, resided at left tackle and was a consensus All-Big 12 selection. His loss can’t be ignored, but neither can the group that stands ready to fill the spot. Two of the returning tackles started on the right side last season. Branndon Braxton started the first seven games, then broke his leg against Colorado and gave way to true freshman Trent Williams. Williams played well beyond his years. One of those two could go to left tackle, or even to a guard spot, or the left tackle could be junior college transfer Phil Loadholt.
The 6-8, 350-pounder was a two-time junior college All-American at Garden City (Kan.). He combines imposing stature with an impressive history in basketball that gave him footwork normally found in a smaller player. Another ingredient is Cory Brandon, who has added another 24 pounds to spread 295 over his 6-7 frame. Coaches are high on his ability. If the depth, talent and size mesh as it appears that it might on paper, this offensive line could rate as one of the best nationally.
The Defense The trademarks are still there -- blistering speed, an immovable front and a vast array of blitz packages. Oklahoma has some excellent athetes to replace, especially at defensive end and linebacker, but the candidates carry the recognizeable attributes and varying levels of experience. The interior and secondary return nearly intact and it is around those two areas that coaches can build. Oklahoma has ammassed a dynamic group of defensive backs and a defensive front that was downright menacing through much of last season. The most encouraging aspect of the defense is the overall athletic ability. The coaching staff will have some interesting options when it comes to building schemes. Several players in this group have skill sets that lay the playbook wide open.
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Three of the four players that rotated in the two interior spots return in Steven Coleman, DeMarcus Granger and Cory Bennett. The lone departure is Carl Pendleton, who actually had one year remaining, but chose to adopt a younger brother and enter graduate school. There are good candidates waiting in the wings. Gerald McCoy was perhaps the most heralded player in the 2006 recruiting class and will now get his first taste of playing time. Adrian Taylor redshirted last season, but also was highly regarded coming out of high school and did nothing to diminish that reputation while working with the scout squad. Another former redshirt, Cordero Moore, is vying for time too. The end position is less certain. C.J. Ah You, Larry Birdine and Calvin Thibodeaux were fixtures. All three ended their eligibility last season so it will be necessary to identify replacements. One that emerged during the 2006 campaign was Alonzo Dotson. He has all the tools and the size. If he can play as consistently in a more prominent role, it will bolster the defense. Other candidates include John Williams and Auston English. Williams has been plagued by medical issues, but may have those behind him now. If so, he is a strong wild card. His size exceeds any of the other ends. He was impressive two years ago before suffering a knee injury. He endured an illness last season. It would be an understatement to say that the coaches are anxious to see what he brings when he comes back to the field.
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missed the 2006 season. He was slowed by another knee ailment in the spring of 2007, but is expected back in time for the opener. On the weak side, Curtis Lofton is now a veteran player and someone that could push for post-season honors.
Alan Davis played defensive end two years ago and made plays, then spent some time at fullback last year before returning to his more natural position. Jeremy Beal redshirted last season, but coaches like him a lot and he will likely make a push. Redshirt freshman Pryce Macon will be in the mix, too.
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Ten of the 11 players that saw the field last season, including all of the predominant starters, are back and the secondary could be a strength of this Oklahoma team.
Linebackers
Even so, there was still movement in the spring, including one change that made a significant impact. Reggie Smith moved from safety to corner. It looks like he could be joined by Marcus Walker, but Lendy Holmes also is proven at the position.
The strong side still boasts considerable experience in Lewis Baker and Demarrio Pleasant, both of whom got starts last season. Those two will likely stay in that spot but could be considered for other roles.
Redshirt freshman Dominque Franks moved onto the corner depth chart in April, too. D.J. Wolfe moved from corner to strong safety in the spring and made a good run at the position. Keenan Clayton is back after getting two starts last season.
Another interesting element is Ryan Reynolds. He was moving rapidly up the depth chart at the end of his freshman season and continued his strong play into the following spring, but then incurred a knee injury after the spring and
At free safety, Nic Harris and Darien Williams have combined for 25 career starts in the secondary and will vie for the job.
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Garrett Hartley made 19-of-20 field goals last season and that percentage was the best in the nation among kickers with more than 10 makes. He also drilled 49-of-50 PATs and boomed 31 touchbacks. The Groza finalist is back for his senior season.
Punter
Oklahoma went with two punters last season -- Michael Cohen on the deep kicks and Mike Knall the short. Both return. Cohen averaged 41.0 per kick while Knall dropped down nine inside the 20 with only one touchback.
Returners
Reggie Smith took a punt return back for a touchdown and Juaquin Iglesias did the same on a kickoff. Smith will likely handle the punts while the duo will probably be deep for kickoffs. Manuel Johnson also could be used in a return capacity.
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In the middle, Oklahoma pulled in junior college All-American Michael Reed at the semester break. Athletic and physical, he could fit the bill for the Sooners.
There won’t be much need for a program to identify the key special teams personnel -- they’re all the same from a year ago when the special teams logged a stellar season.
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Two of the three starters must be replaced in Rufus Alexander on the weakside and Zach Latimer in the middle. Alexander was the school’s 142nd All-American while Latimer held his starting role for each of the past two seasons.
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Other linebackers include Austin Box, a true freshman who came in at the semster break, Lamont Robinson, a sophomore, and redshirt freshman Brandon Crow.
Other players to watch are Quinton Carter, perhaps the most physical defensive back on the team, Jonathan Nelson, Brian Jackson and Brett Bowers.
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English redshirted last season after playing as a true freshman. Coaches have always liked his ability and feel that he should contribute quickly.
Deep Snapper
Derek Shaw handled all of the snaps last season as a true freshman and is projected to work in that role again.
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Alphabetical Roster
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No. Name (Letters) 84 Alexander, Frank 87 Anderson, David 20 Anderson, Rocky 16 Baker, Lewis*** 44 Beal, Jeremy 75 Beeler, Chase 97 Bennett, Cory** 27 Bothun, Garrett 26 Bowers, Brett* 42 Box, Austin 14 Bradford, Sam 70 Brandon, Cory 76 Braxton, Branndon** 46 Bread, T.C. 29 Brown, Chris* 85 Broyles, Ryan 99 Bumpus, Jonte 8 Caleb, Brandon* 18 Carter, Cortney 20 Carter, Quinton* 84 Chaney, Quentin** 34 Clapp, Matt* 22 Clayton, Keenan* 31 Cohen, Michael* 90 Coleman, Steven** 64 Cooke, Kody 50 Cooper, Jon** 39 Cox, Collin 48 Crow, Brandon 95 Davis, Alan 91 Dotson, Alonzo* 83 Eldridge, Brody* 33 English, Auston 19 Finley, Joe Jon*** 32 Fleming, Jamell 15 Franks, Dominique 41 Gove, Derek 96 Granger, DeMarcus* 18 Gresham, Jermaine* 21 Gutierrez, Jacob*** 15 Halzle, Joey* 54 Hannan, Jason 5 Harris, Nic** 10 Hartley, Garrett*** 13 Hayes, Michael 57 Hesse, Brock 11 Holmes, Lendy** 59 Howard, Zach 63 Hughey, Noah 9 Iglesias, Juaquin** 2 Jackson, Brian* 6 Jackson, Desmond 62 Jimoh, Tola 55 Johnson, Kyle 1 Johnson, Manuel**
Name Pos. Johnson, Manuel . . . . WR Jackson, Brian . . . . . . . DB Smith, Reggie . . . . . . . DB Kelly, Malcolm . . . . . . . WR Nelson, Jonathan . . . . . DB Harris, Nic . . . . . . . . . . DB Nimmo, John . . . . . . . . QB Nichol, Keith . . . . . . . . . QB Jackson, Desmond . . . . DB Murray, DeMarco . . . . . RB Reynolds, Ryan . . . . . . . LB Caleb, Brandon . . . . . . WR Iglesias, Juaquin . . . . . WR Hartley, Garrett . . . . . . . . K Reed, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . LB Holmes, Lendy . . . . . . . DB Wasson, Chase . . . . . . WR Wilson, Corey . . . . . . . . WR Knall, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . P Hayes, Michael . . . . . . DB Bradford, Sam . . . . . . . QB Franks, Dominique . . . DB Halzle, Joey . . . . . . . . . QB Baker, Lewis . . . . . . . . . LB McEachern, Hays . . . . QB Madu, Mossis . . . . . . . RB Stevens, Jimmy . . . . . . . . K Carter, Cortney . . . . . . DB Gresham, Jermaine . . . TE Finley, Joe Jon . . . . . . . TE Anderson, Rocky . . . . . RB Carter, Quinton . . . . . . DB Gutierrez, Jacob . . . . . RB Clayton, Keenan . . . . . DB Patrick, Allen . . . . . . . . RB Walker, Marcus . . . . . . DB Wolfe, D.J. . . . . . . . . . . DB Bowers, Brett . . . . . . . . DB Bothun, Garrett . . . . . . WR Proctor, Sam . . . . . . . . . DB Lewis, Travis . . . . . . . . . . LB Brown, Chris . . . . . . . . RB Robinson, Lamont . . . . . LB Cohen, Michael . . . . . . . . P Fleming, Jamell . . . . . . DB English, Auston . . . . . . . DE Clapp, Matt . . . . . . . . . FB Whitson, Carter . . . . . . WR Moreland, Matthew . . . . . . K Cox, Collin . . . . . . . . . . WR Lofton, Curtis . . . . . . . . . LB Williams, Darien . . . . . . DB Gove, Derek . . . . . . . . RB Box, Austin . . . . . . . . . . . LB Beal, Jeremy . . . . . . . . DE
Pos. DE DE RB LB DE OL DT WR DB LB QB OL OL LB RB WR DE WR DB DB WR FB DB P DT OL OL WR LB DE DE TE DE TE DB DB RB DT TE RB QB OL DB K DB LB DB OL OL WR DB DB DE DS WR
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HT 6-5 6-5 5-11 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-2 5-9 6-0 6-3 6-5 6-7 6-6 6-3 5-10 6-0 6-4 6-1 5-10 6-1 6-4 6-2 6-1 6-0 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-3 6-6 5-11 5-11 5-9 6-3 6-6 5-6 6-3 6-3 6-3 5-9 5-10 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-3 6-1 6-1 5-11 6-0 6-3 5-11
WT 235 220 187 210 254 276 278 173 203 220 213 295 312 225 190 170 220 196 180 190 213 244 210 205 299 315 285 187 220 253 262 258 257 260 187 183 185 300 250 187 208 270 226 198 190 204 196 250 270 201 190 187 228 230 177
Cl. Fr. Fr. RFr. Sr. RFr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. RFr. RFr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. RFr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Fr. RFr. RFr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. RFr. So. Jr. RFr. So. Jr. So. Fr. So. Jr. Jr.
Hometown (Previous School) Baton Rouge, La. (Southern Lab) Lawton, Okla. (MacArthur HS) Concordia, Kan. (Concordia HS) Carrollton, Texas (Hebron HS) Carrollton, Texas (Creekview HS) Jenks, Okla. (Jenks HS) San Antonio, Texas (Roosevelt HS) Rowlett, Texas (Rowlett HS) Jacksonville, Fla. (Trinity Christian Academy) Enid, Okla. (Enid HS) Oklahoma City, Okla. (Putnam City North HS) Corsicana, Texas (Corsicana HS) Youngstown, Ohio (Ursuline HS) Norman, Okla. (Norman HS) Alexandria, La. (Alexandria HS) Norman, Okla. (Norman HS) Muskogee, Okla. (Muskogee HS) Atlanta, Ga. (Fork Union Military Academy) Dallas, Texas (Duncanville HS) Las Vegas, Nev. (Cheyenne HS) Tulsa, Okla. (Washington HS) Phoenix, Ariz. (Paradise Valley HS) Sulphur Springs, Texas (Sulphur Springs HS) Houston, Texas (Kilgore College) Dallas, Texas (Skyline HS) Enid, Okla. (Enid HS) Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins HS) Rowlett, Texas (Rowlett HS) Comanche, Okla. (Comanche HS) Colleyville, Texas (Heritage HS) Alief, Texas (Hastings HS) La Cygne, Kan. (Prairie View HS) Canadian, Texas (Canadian HS) Arlington, Texas (Arlington HS) Arlington, Texas (Juan Seguin HS) Tulsa, Okla. (Union HS) Carrollton, Texas (Creekview HS) Dallas, Texas (Kimball HS) Ardmore, Okla. (Ardmore HS) San Antonio, Texas (Madison HS) Huntington Beach, Calif. (Golden West CC) Waxahachie, Texas (Waxahachie HS) Alexandria, La. (Alexandria HS) Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll HS) Altus, Okla. (Altus HS) Mesquite, Texas (Poteet HS) Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff HS) Shawnee, Okla. (Shawnee HS) El Reno, Okla. (Redlands CC) Killeen, Texas (Killeen HS) De Soto, Texas (De Soto HS) Seguin, Texas (Seguin HS) Tulsa, Okla. (Union HS) Konawa, Okla. (Konawa HS) Gilmer, Texas (Gilmer HS)
Roster Numerical Roster Hometown (Previous School) Longview, Texas (Longview HS) Scottsdale, Ariz. (Chaparral HS) San Antonio, Texas (Robert E. Lee HS) Fountain, Colo. (Garden City CC) Kingfisher, Okla. (Kingfisher HS) Corpus Christi, Texas (Carroll HS) Norman, Okla. (Norman HS) Oklahoma City, Okla. (Southeast HS) Austin, Texas (Austin HS) Rosenberg, Texas (Terry HS) Mesquite, Texas (Horn HS) Derby, Kan. (Butler County CC) Tulsa, Okla. (Bishop Kelley HS) Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman HS) Mansfield, Texas (Summitt HS) Lowell, Mich. (Lowell HS) Ponca City, Okla. (Ponca City HS) Lawton, Okla. (MacArthur HS) Conway, S.C. (Independence CC) Lewisville, Texas (Lewisville HS) Alexandria, Va. (West Hills CC) Pearland, Texas (Pearland HS) Vero Beach, Fla. (Yuba CC) Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman HS) Atlanta, Ga. (Washington HS) Salem, N.J. (Salem HS) Sand Springs, Okla. (Charles Page HS) Raleigh, N.C. (Hargrave Acad.) Edmond, Okla. (Sante Fe HS) Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs HS) Oklahoma City, Okla. (Heritage Hall HS) New Orleans, La. (O. Perry Walker) Austin, Texas (Stephen F. Austin HS) Euless, Texas (Trinity HS) Mansfield, Texas (Mansfield HS) Irving, Texas (Irving HS) Detroit, Mich. (Coffeyville CC) Waco, Texas (Waco HS) Southlake, Texas (Texas State) Shawnee, Okla. (Shawnee HS) New Orleans, La. (O. Perry Walker) Mesquite, Texas (North Mesquite HS) Houston, Texas (Lamar HS) Longview, Texas (Longview HS) Carrollton, Texas (Creekview HS) Lawton, Okla. (Eisenhower HS) Edmond, Okla. (Memorial HS)
No. 45 46 48 49 50 51 52 54 54 55 57 59 62 63 64 66 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
Name Pos. Zaslaw, Dane . . . . . . . . FB Bread, T.C. . . . . . . . . . . LB Crow, Brandon . . . . . . . . LB Pleasant, Ian . . . . . . . . FB Cooper, Jon . . . . . . . . . OL Pleasant, Demarrio . . . . LB Shaw, Derek . . . . . . . . DS Taggart, Tommy . . . . . . DT Hannan, Jason . . . . . . . OL Johnson, Kyle . . . . . . . DS Hesse, Brock . . . . . . . . . LB Howard, Zach . . . . . . . . OL Jimoh, Tola . . . . . . . . . DE Hughey, Noah . . . . . . . OL Cooke, Kody . . . . . . . . . OL Stephenson, Donald . . . OL Brandon, Cory . . . . . . . OL Williams, Trent . . . . . . . OL Robinson, Duke . . . . . . OL Walker, Brandon . . . . . OL Simmons, Brian . . . . . . OL Beeler, Chase . . . . . . . OL Braxton, Branndon . . . . OL Moore, Sherrone . . . . . OL Williams, Alex . . . . . . . . OL Loadholt, Phi . . . . . . . . . OL Tennell, Adron . . . . . . . WR Strong, Fred . . . . . . . . . WR Stradford, Tyler . . . . . . . WR Eldridge, Brody . . . . . . TE Chaney, Quentin . . . . . WR Alexander, Frank . . . . . DE Broyles, Ryan . . . . . . . . WR Taylor, Adrian . . . . . . . . DT Anderson, David . . . . . . DE Mensik, Eric . . . . . . . . . TE Moore, Cordero . . . . . . DT Coleman, Steven . . . . . DT Dotson, Alonzo . . . . . . DE Nix, Jordan . . . . . . . . . . DT McCoy, Gerald . . . . . . . DT Macon, Pryce . . . . . . . . DE Davis, Alan . . . . . . . . . . DE Granger, DeMarcus . . . DT Bennett, Cory . . . . . . . . DT Williams, John . . . . . . . DE Bumpus, Jonte . . . . . . . DE
SEASON REVIEW
Cl. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. RFr. RFr. RFr. Jr. RFr. So. Sr. Fr. RFr. RFr. Fr. RFr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. RFr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr.
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WT 217 178 220 350 235 260 190 289 180 246 297 297 195 191 176 204 190 260 191 231 215 202 250 237 330 227 210 293 197 275 170 180 197 285 293 184 306 192 180 190 300 197 249 321 185 196 237
COACHING STAFF
HT 6-4 5-9 6-2 6-8 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-4 5-11 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-2 5-10 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-5 6-0 6-1 6-4 6-1 6-6 5-6 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-3 5-11 5-11 5-11 6-5 6-0 6-5 6-5 6-0 6-0 6-1
2 0 0 7 SEAS ON
No. Name (Letters) Pos. 4 Kelly, Malcolm** WR 13 Knall, Mike* P 28 Lewis, Travis LB 79 Loadholt, Phil OL 40 Lofton, Curtis** LB 94 Macon, Pryce DE 17 Madu, Mossis RB 93 McCoy, Gerald DT 16 McEachern, Hays QB 88 Mensik, Eric TE 89 Moore, Cordero DT 77 Moore, Sherrone* OL 37 Moreland, Matthew K 7 Murray, DeMarco RB 4 Nelson, Jonathan DB 6 Nichol, Keith QB 5 Nimmo, John QB 92 Nix, Jordan DT 23 Patrick, Allen* RB 51 Pleasant, Demarrio*** LB 49 Pleasant, Ian* FB 27 Proctor, Sam DB 10 Reed, Mike LB 8 Reynolds, Ryan LB 72 Robinson, Duke** OL 30 Robinson, Lamont LB 52 Shaw, Derek* DS 74 Simmons, Brian* OL 3 Smith, Reggie** DB 66 Stephenson, Donald OL 17 Stevens, Jimmy K 82 Stradford, Tyler WR 81 Strong, Fred* WR 54 Taggart, Tommy DT 86 Taylor, Adrian DT 80 Tennell, Adron* WR 73 Walker, Brandon* OL 24 Walker, Marcus*** DB 11 Wasson, Chase WR 35 Whitson, Carter WR 78 Williams, Alex OL 41 Williams, Darien*** DB 98 Williams, John** DE 71 Williams, Trent* OL 12 Wilson, Corey WR 25 Wolfe, D.J.*** DB 45 Zaslaw, Dane** FB
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HISTORY
Pronunciation Guide Jacob Gutierrez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOO-tee-air-ez Joey Halzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HALLZ-lee Juaquin Iglesias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAH-keen EE-glay-see-us Mossis Madu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moses MUH-doo
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Hays McEachern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mack-EECH-urn Sherrone Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SHUH-rone Demarrio Pleasant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUH-mar-ee-oh Adron Tennell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-dron TUH-nell
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
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7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE RE NCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-A M ERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINN ERS
Preseason Depth Chart
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Offense
Defense
WR
4 80
Malcolm Kelly Adron Tennell
6-4 6-4
217 184
Jr. So.
DE
91 33
Alonzo Dotson Auston English
6-4 6-3
262 257
Sr. So.
LT
79 70
Phil Loadholt Cory Brandon
6-8 6-7
350 295
Jr. RFr.
DT
96 93
DeMarcus Granger or Gerald McCoy
6-3 6-4
300 289
So. RFr.
LG
72 77
Duke Robinson Sherrone Moore
6-5 6-3
330 297
Jr. Sr.
DT
97 90
Cory Bennett Steven Coleman
6-2 6-4
278 299
Jr. Sr.
C
50 75
Jon Cooper Chase Beeler
6-2 6-3
285 276
Jr. So.
DE
98 33
John Williams Auston English
6-5 6-3
249 257
Sr. So.
RG
74 73
Brian Simmons Brandon Walker
6-4 6-3
293 306
So. Jr.
SLB
16 51
Lewis Baker Demarrio Pleasant
6-2 6-2
210 231
Sr. Sr.
RT
76 71
Branndon Braxton Trent Williams
6-6 6-5
312 321
Jr. So.
MLB
10 8
Mike Reed or Ryan Reynolds
6-1 6-1
250 237
Jr. So.
TE
19 18 83
Joe Jon Finley or Jermaine Gresham or Brody Eldridge
6-6 6-6 6-5
260 250 258
Sr. So. So.
WLB
40 48
Curtis Lofton Brandon Crow
6-0 6-1
235 220
Jr. RFr.
WR
1 8
Manuel Johnson Brandon Caleb
5-11 6-1
177 196
Jr. So.
CB
3 15
Reggie Smith Dominique Franks
6-1 5-11
197 183
Jr. RFr.
QB
15 14 6
Joey Halzle or Sam Bradford or Keith Nichol
6-3 6-5 6-2
208 213 204
Jr. RFr. Fr.
FS
5 41
Nic Harris Darien Williams
6-3 6-0
226 197
Jr. Sr.
RB
23 29 7
Allen Patrick Chris Brown DeMarco Murray
6-0 5-10 6-0
191 190 191
Sr. So. RFr.
SS
25 22
D.J. Wolfe Keenan Clayton
6-0 6-1
196 210
Sr. So.
FB
45 49 34
Dane Zaslaw Ian Pleasant Matt Clapp
6-1 5-10 6-2
237 215 244
Sr. Sr. Jr.
CB
24 11
Marcus Walker Lendy Holmes
5-11 6-1
192 196
Sr. Jr.
SL
9 81
Juaquin Iglesias Fred Strong
6-1 6-1
201 197
Jr. Jr.
NB
5 16
Nic Harris Lewis Baker
6-3 6-2
226 210
Jr. Sr.
Special Teams K
10 37
Garrett Hartley Matthew Moreland
5-9 6-1
198 195
Sr. Fr.
KR
3 9
Reggie Smith Juaquin Iglesias
6-1 6-1
197 201
Jr. Jr.
P
31 13
Michael Cohen Mike Knall
6-0 5-9
205 178
Sr. Jr.
PR
3 9
Reggie Smith Juaquin Iglesias
6-1 6-1
197 201
Jr. Jr.
DS
52
Derek Shaw
6-1
210
So.
H
16
Hays McEachern
5-11
180
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Preseason Awards & Honors Duke Robinson, Offensive Line
Athlon Sports Preseason Top 20 Big 12 Freshmen, No. 7
Athlon Sports Preseason Big 12 First Team Lindy’s Sports Preseason Big 12 First Team Street and Smith’s Magazine Big 12 First Team The Sporting News Preseason Big 12 First Team
Branndon Braxton, Offensive Line Athlon Sports Preseason Big 12 Second Team Lindy’s Sports Preseason Big 12 Second Team
Reggie Smith, Defensive Back
Athlon Sports Preseason Big 12 Second Team The Sporting News Preseason Big 12 Second Team
DeMarcus Granger, Defensive Line Athlon Sports Preseason Big 12 Third Team
Athlon Sports Preseason Third Team All-American Athlon Sports Preseason Big 12 First Team Lindy’s Sports Preseason Big 12 First Team Street and Smith’s Sports Preseason Big 12 First Team The Sporting News Preseason Big 12 First Team The Sporting News Preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Bronko Nagurski Award Watch List
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Jon Cooper, Offensive Line
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Austin Box, Linebacker
Marcus Walker, Defensive Back
Athlon Sports Preseason Big 12 First Team Lindy’s Sports Preseason Big 12 First Team Street and Smith’s Sports Preseason Big 12 First Team The Sporting News Preseason Big 12 First Team
Athlon Sports Preseason Big 12 Second Team Lindy’s Sports Preseason Big 12 Second Team The Sporting News Preseason Big 12 Second Team
Nic Harris, Defensive Back
COACHING STAFF
Garrett Hartley, Kicker
Lindy’s Sports Preseason Big 12 Second Team
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Malcolm Kelly, Wide Receiver Maxwell Award Watch List Athlon Sports Preseason Big 12 First Team Lindy’s Sports Preseason Big 12 Second Team The Sporting News Preseason Big 12 Second Team
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Allen Patrick, Running Back Mawell Award Watch List Athlon Sports Preseason Big 12 First Team Lindy’s Sports Preseason Big 12 Second Team The Sporting News Preseason Big 12 First Team
HISTORY
ALL EN PATRICK
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Coaching Staff
Name (Alma Mater, Year) Title Bob Stoops (Iowa, 1983) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Coach Brent Venables (Kansas State, 1992) . . . . . . . . . . Associate Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator/LB Bobby Jack Wright (SW Texas State, 1973) . . . . . Assistant Head Coach/ Co-Defensive Coordinator/DB Kevin Wilson (North Carolina, 1984) . . . . . . Offensive Coordinator/TE/FB Cale Gundy (Oklahoma, 1994) . . . . . . . . . . . . Recruiting Coordinator/RB Kevin Sumlin (Purdue, 1986) . . . . Co-Off. Coor./ Passing Game Coor./WR James Patton (Miami (Ohio), 1993) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach/OL Josh Heupel (Oklahoma, 2001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach/QB Jackie Shipp (Langston, 1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach/DL Chris Wilson (Oklahoma, 1992) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Coach/DE
2006 Season in Review 2006 Final Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 Conference Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1, Big 12 Champions Postseason Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Postseason Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boise State 43, Oklahoma 42 (OT) Final Ranking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 11 (AP, USA Today Coaches)
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Returning Players What Returns By Percentage
Rushing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.1% Passing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05% Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.9% Punt Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96.0% Kickoff Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.8% Interceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.2% Scoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.9% Total Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.8% All-Purpose Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.1% Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% Punting Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.9% Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.5% Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.5% Fumble Recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.0%
OFFENSIVE LETTERMEN RETURNING (25)
OL Chase Beeler, OL Branndon Braxton, RB Chris Brown, WR Brandon Caleb, WR Quentin Chaney, FB Matt Clapp, OL Jon Cooper, TE Brody Eldridge, TE Joe Jon Finley, TE Jermaine Gresham, RB Jacob Gutierrez, QB Joey Halzle, WR Juaquin Iglesias, WR Manuel Johnson, WR Malcolm Kelly, OL Sherrone Moore, RB Allen Patrick, FB Ian Pleasant, OL Duke Robinson, OL Brian Simmons, WR Fred Strong, WR Adron Tennell, OL Brandon Walker, OL Trent Williams, FB Dane Zaslaw
DEFENSIVE LETTERMEN RETURNING (20)
LB Lewis Baker, DT Cory Bennett, DB Brett Bowers, DB Quinton Carter, DB Keenan Clayton, DT Steven Coleman, DE Alan Davis, DE Alonzo Dotson, DT Demarcus Granger, DB Nic Harris, DB Lendy Holmes, DB Brian Jackson, LB Curtis Lofton, LB Demarrio Pleasant, LB Ryan Reynolds, DB Reggie Smith, DB Marcus Walker, DB Darien Williams, DE John Williams, DB D.J. Wolfe
40 CONFE RE NCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-A M ERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINN ERS
Sooners at a Glance
SPECIAL TEAMS LETTERMEN RETURNING (5)
P Michael Cohen, K Garrett Hartley, P Mike Knall, H Hays McEachern, LS Derek Shaw
LETTERMEN LOST (10)
DE C.J. Ah You, LB Rufus Alexander, DE Larry Birdine, DB Jason Carter, LB Zach Latimer, OT Chris Messner, DT Carl Pendleton, RB Adrian Peterson, DE Calvin Thibodeaux, QB Paul Thompson
PLAYERS WHO REDSHIRTED last season (22)
TE Ryan Allgood, RB Rocky Anderson, LB Jeremy Beal, QB Sam Bradford, OL Cory Brandon, LB Brandon Crow, DE Auston English, DB Dominque Franks, RB Derrick Gove, DB Michael Hayes, OL Zach Howard, DE Tim Johnson, DE Pryce Macon, RB Mossis Madu, DT Gerald McCoy, TE Eric Mensik, RB DeMarco Murray, DB Jonathan Nelson, QB John Nimmo, LB Ryan Reynolds, LB Lamont Robinson, DT Adrian Taylor
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Sooners at a Glance Starters
Seniors (17)
Offensive Starters Returning (14)
LB Lewis Baker, WR Garrett Bothun, P Michael Cohen, DL Steven Coleman, DE Alonzo Dotson, TE Joe Jon Finley, RB Jacob Gutierrez, K Garrett Hartley, OL Sherrone Moore, RB Allen Patrick, LB Demarrio Pleasant, FB Ian Pleasant, CB Marcus Walker, DB Darien Williams, DE John Williams, DB D.J. Wolfe, FB Dane Zaslaw
Juniors (26)
C Chase Beeler (1), OT Branndon Braxton (7), C Jon Cooper (13), TE Brody Eldridge (8), TE Joe Jon Finley (14), TE Jermaine Gresham (2), WR Juaquin Iglesias (11), WR Manuel Johnson (4), WR Malcolm Kelly (13), RB Allen Patrick (5), OL Duke Robinson (14), OL Brandon Walker (14), OT Trent Williams (7), FB Dane Zaslaw (1)
Offensive Starters Lost (3)
OT Chris Messner (14), RB Adrian Peterson (7), QB Paul Thompson (14)
Defensive Starters Returning (11)
DT Cory Bennett (13), DB Keenan Clayton (2), DT Steven Coleman (13), DB Nic Harris (4), DB Lendy Holmes (11), LB Curtis Lofton (5), LB Demarrio Pleasant (2), DB Reggie Smith (14), DB Marcus Walker (11), DB Darien Williams (11), DB D.J. Wolfe (3)
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DT Cory Bennett, DB Brett Bowers, OL Branndon Braxton, DB Cortney Carter, WR Quentin Chaney, FB Matt Clapp, OL Jon Cooper, DE Alan Davis, QB Joey Halzle, DB Nic Harris, DB Lendy Holmes, WR Juaquin Iglesias, DS Kyle Johnson, WR Manuel Johnson, WR Malcolm Kelly, P Mike Knall, OL Phil Loadholt, LB Curtis Lofton, QB Hays McEachern, OL Sherrone Moore, LB Mike Reed, OL Duke Robinson, DB Reggie Smith, WR Fred Strong, DT Tommy Taggart, OL Brandon Walker
* Numbers in parenthesis denote games started.
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Sooners By Class
Defensive Starters Lost (6)
OL Chase Beeler, RB Chris Brown, WR Brandon Caleb, DB Quinton Carter, DB Keenan Clayton, WR Collin Cox, DE Brody Eldridge, DE Auston English, DT DeMarcus Granger, TE Jermaine Gresham, LB Brock Hesse, DB Brian Jackson, DE Tola Jimoh, DT Cordero Moore, LB Ryan Reynolds, LB Lamont Robinson, DS Derek Shaw, OL Brian Simmons, WR Adron Tennell, WR Carter Whitson, OL Trent Williams
Redshirt Freshmen (17)
True Freshmen (18)
P Michael Cohen (12), K Garrett Hartley (14), P Mike Knall (2), H Hays McEachern (14), DS Derek Shaw (14).
Specialists Starters Lost (0)
Returning Statistical Leaders Rushing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen Patrick (761) Passing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joey Halzle (15) Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malcolm Kelly (993) Punt Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reggie Smith (287) Kickoff Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juaquin Iglesias (363) Interceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nic Harris (4) Scoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garrett Hartley (106) Total Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen Patrick (761) All-Purpose Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malcolm Kelly (993) Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garrett Hartley (19) Punting Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Cohen (2,091) Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nic Harris (68) Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nic Harris (7) Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Coleman (3.0)
Non-Returning Statistical Leaders
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HISTORY
Rushing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson (1,012) Passing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Thompson (2,667) Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson (136) Punt Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Carter (12) Kickoff Return Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson (162) Interceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zach Latimer (3) Scoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson (78) Total Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Thompson (2,818) All-Purpose Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson (1,310) Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable Punting Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rufus Alexander (118) Tackles for Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rufus Alexander (12) Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.J. Ah You (4.0)
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DE, Frank Alexander, DE David Anderson, LB Austin Box, WR Ryan Broyles, LB T.C. Bread, DE Jonte Bumpus, OL Kody Cooke, DB Desmond Jackson, LB Travis Lewis, K Matthew Moreland, QB Keith Nichol, DT Jordan Nix, DB Sam Proctor, OL Donald Stephenson, K Jimmy Stevens, WR Tyler Stradford, OL Alex Williams, WR Corey Wilson
Specialists Starters Returning (5)
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RB Rocky Anderson, LB Jeremy Beal, QB Sam Bradford, OL Cory Brandon, LB Brandon Crow, DB Dominique Franks, RB Derek Gove, DB Michael Hayes, OL Zach Howard, DE Pryce Macon, RB Mossis Madu, DT Gerald McCoy, TE Erik Mensik, RB DeMarco Murray, DB Jonathan Nelson, QB John Nimmo, DL Adrian Taylor
DE C.J. Ah You (9), LB Rufus Alexander (14), DE Larry Birdine (13), MLB Zach Latimer (14), DT Carl Pendleton (3), DE Calvin Thibodeaux (6)
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Sophomores (21)
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Oklahoma will play its second consecutive 12-game regular-season schedule in 2007, hosting seven of those contests in Norman. Highlighting the slate is the first game of a home-and-home series with the University of Miami, rekindling a rivalry that last saw action when the two teams met for the 1986 national championship game at the Orange Bowl 21 seasons ago. The Sooners also face in-state rival Tulsa for the first time in two seasons with a short trip up the interstate to Skelly Stadium. The matchup with Texas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas is set for its traditional date of the first Saturday in October while the Bedlam Game against Oklahoma State has been moved from its original October date to the Thanksgiving weekend.
North Texas North Texas Mean Green Game: Sept. 1 at Norman Series: 6-0, Oklahoma Last Meeting: Aug. 31, 2003 OU 37, UNT 3 at Norman
Miami Media Relations Contact: Eric Capper ecapper@unt.edu (940) 565-2476 meangreensports.com
Utah State Utah State Aggies Game: Sept. 15 at Norman Series: 3-0, Oklahoma Last Meeting: Sept. 21, 1991 OU 55, Utah St. 21 at Norman
Media Relations Contact: Zach Fisher zach.fisher@usu.edu (435) 797-2066 utahstateaggies.com
Media Relations Contact: David Plati david.plati@colorado.edu (303) 492-5626 cubuffs.com
Media Relations Contact: Chad Moller mollerc@missouri.edu (573) 882-3241 mutigers.com
Texas Longhorns Game: Oct. 6 at Dallas, Texas Series: 56-39-5, Texas Last Meeting: Oct. 7, 2006 UT 28, OU 10 at Dallas
Media Relations Contact: John Bianco john.bianco@athletics.utexas.edu (512) 471-1346 texassports.com
Iowa State Cyclones Game: Oct. 20 at Ames, Iowa Series: 66-5-2, Oklahoma Last Meeting: Oct. 14, 2006 OU 34, ISU 3 at Norman
Media Relations Contact: Tom Kroeschell tkroesch@iastate.edu (515) 294-3372 cyclones.com
Baylor Media Relations Contact: Alan Cannon a-cannon@athletics.tamu.edu (979) 845-0563 aggieathletics.com
at Texas Tech Texas Tech Red Raiders Game: Nov. 17 at Lubbock, Texas Series: 11-3, Oklahoma Last Meeting: Nov. 11, 2006 OU 34, TTU 24 at Norman
Media Relations Contact: Donald Tomkalski donald-tomkalski@utulsa.edu (918) 631-2395 tulsahurricane.com
at Iowa State
Texas A&M Texas A&M Aggies Game: Nov. 3 at Norman Series: 15-10, Oklahoma Last Meeting: Nov. 4, 2006 OU 17, A&M 16 at College Station
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Game: Sept. 21 at Tulsa Series: 14-7-1, Oklahoma Last Meeting: Sept. 10, 2005 OU 31, TU 15 at Norman
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Missouri Missouri Tigers Game: Oct. 13 at Norman Series: 63-25-3, Oklahoma Last Meeting: Oct. 28, 2006 OU 26, MU 10 at Columbia, Mo.
Media Relations Contact: Rich Korch rkorch@miami.edu (305) 284-3244 hurricanesports.com
at Tulsa
at Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Game: Sept. 29 at Boulder, Colo. Series: 40-16-2, Oklahoma Last Meeting: Oct. 22, 2006 OU 24, CU 3 at Norman
Miami Hurricanes Game: Sept. 8 at Norman Series: 3-2, Miami Last Meeting: Jan. 1, 1987 UM 21, OU 14 at Orange Bowl
Baylor Bears Game: Nov. 10 at Norman Series: 16-0, Oklahoma Last Meeting: Nov. 18, 2006 OU 36, BU 10 at Waco, Texas
Media Relations Contact: Nick Joos nicholas-joos@baylor.edu (254) 710-3043 baylorbears.com
Oklahoma State Media Relations Contact: Chris Cook chris.cook@ttu.edu (806) 742-2770 texastech.com
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Oklahoma State Cowboys Game: Nov. 24 at Norman Series: 78-16-7, Oklahoma Last Meeting: Nov. 25, 2006 OU 27, OSU 21 at Stillwater
Media Relations Contact: Kevin Klintworth kevin.klintworth@okstate.edu (405) 744-7714 okstate.com
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Head Coach
Bob Stoops Head Coach | Ninth Season | 86-19 (.819) Record at Oklahoma
History is one tough customer at Oklahoma. The tradition, so rich and so long-standing, is as daunting as it is impressive. To be among the best at Oklahoma is to be among the best in college football... Such dramatics are lost on Bob Stoops. The Sooner head coach befriended the would-be albatross of OU’s successful past from his first day on campus and remains steadfastly focused on tomorrow and the championship it holds. It falls then to long-time observers and experts of the game to define Stoops’ impact. Rarely have the pundits had it so easy. That was true again in 2006. Stoops’ youngest team, faced with adversity that might have crumbled other squads, persevered to yet another Big 12 Championship and BCS Bowl berth. Many called it Stoops’ best coaching job, a mouthful of compliment considering the star-studded nature of his accomplishments at OU. Under Stoops, Oklahoma has won 86 games; the 2000 national championship; spent 74 consecutive weeks in the national rankings; played in eight bowl games, five of the BCS variety; taken part in three national championship games and captured four Big 12 crowns. On a playing field leveled by scholarship limits and parity, this era stares down the Oklahoma standard and does not blink. The achievement is so brilliant that it dulls the memory of what Stoops inherited. When he arrived in Norman, the proud Sooner program was five years removed from a winning record, four from a postseason appearance. Those atypical days of angst are so forgotten now that they could be mentioned with the Land Rush and Dust Bowl.
Stoops has been characterized as a grounded family man, brilliant big-game coach, relentless recruiter, strong leader and a person with uncommon perspective. His success emanates from a disciplined style true to his roots in the Steel Valley of Ohio, but he is far from inflexible. The principles to which he holds are the tried and true axioms of the sport … mixed with cutting-edge strategy and an appreciation for the calculated risk. During his time, OU has produced record-setting passers and receivers, three 1,000-yard rushers, suffocating defense and special teams units that rank among the most dynamic in the land. The Sooners have been nothing if not versatile. The son of a coach, Stoops was a four-year starter at Iowa. He began his coaching career in 1983 as a volunteer in the Hawkeye program under Hayden Fry, working through the ranks until he became co-defensive coordinator at Kansas State (1991-95). There he played a key role in one of the most impressive turnarounds in college football history. Eventually, he left for Florida and a three-year stint as Steve Spurrier’s defensive coordinator. In 1996, he was part of a national championship team. It was with the Gators that the spotlight found Stoops and made him one of the hottest names in the profession. His hiring at Oklahoma was one for the ages.
Coaching Accomplishments
• Stoops is 86-19 overall, 4-4 in bowls, 3-3 in January bowls, 2-3 in BCS games, 56-11 vs. the Big 12, 31-8 vs. the Big 12 South, 25-3 vs. the Big 12 North, 4-1 in the Big 12 title game, 29-8 vs. non-conference opponents, 47-2 at home, 25-9 on the road, 13-8 on neutral fields and 25-10 vs. ranked opponents. • OU has set or tied more than 170 school records under Stoops, not including bowl bests and marks specific to a particular position (i.e., receptions by a running back). Among those marks under Stoops are passing for a game, season and career; receiving for a game, season and career; and rushing for a season.
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Birthdate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 9, 1960 Hometown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youngstown, Ohio High School . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardinal Mooney, 1978 College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa, 1983 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Carol daughter, Mackenzie twin sons, Isaac and Drake
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Coaching History
1999-Present . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma, Head Coach 1996-1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida, Asst. Head Coach, Def. Coor. 1991-1995 Kansas State, Co-Defensive Coordinator 1989-1990 . . . . Kansas State, Defensive Backs 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . Kent State, Assistant Coach 1985-1987 . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa, Volunteer Coach 1983-1984 . . . . Iowa, Graduate Assistant Coach
OU Football Then and Now
The years before and after Bob Stoops’ arrival ...
• An OU player has finished among the top seven in the Heisman voting five times: Adrian Peterson (No. 2 in 2004), Jason White (No. 3 in 2004), Jason White (No. 1 in 2003), Roy Williams (No. 7 in 2001) and Josh Heupel (No. 2 in 2000). • OU has had a double-digit lead in 87 of 105 games. • Oklahoma has played in eight bowl games. Never had an OU coach taken even his first three teams to bowls. Prior to Stoops’ arrival, OU had gone four straight years without a bowl, and had not played in one of what is now a BCS game since the 1988 Orange Bowl (1987 season). Stoops, in his second season, led OU to the 2001 Orange Bowl (2000 season).
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• Under Stoops, OU has produced 22 All-Americans; two AP Players of the Year (Heupel, White); two Nagurski Award winners (Williams, Derrick Strait); two Thorpe Award winners (Williams, Strait); two Butkus Award winners (Rocky Calmus, Teddy Lehman); one Bednarik Award winner (Lehman); one Lombardi Award winner (Tommie Harris); one Walter Camp winner (Josh Heupel); two O’Brien Award winners (Jason White twice); a Maxwell Award winner (White); a Unitas Award winner (White); an Outland Trophy winner (Jammal Brown) and one Mosi Tatupu Award winner (J.T. Thatcher).
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Before Since (1991-98) (1999-2006) Overall Record 46-43-3 86-19-0 Conference Record 26-31-2 58-11-0 Vs. Ranked Opponents 2-26-2 25-10 No. of Weeks in AP Top 25 43 92 National Titles 0 1 Conference Titles 0 4 BCS Games 0 5 Bowl Games 3 8 National Award Winners 0 16 Heisman Trophy Winners 0 1 Heisman Trophy Finalists 0 4 All-America Selections 2 22 All-Conference Selections 19 56 All-Conference Academic 24 49 NFL 1st Round Choices 1 8 NFL Top 5 Round Choices 12 27 Years Among final Top 25 2 7 Years Among final top 10 0 5 School Records Set 8 93
• OU won the 2000 national championship, played for two more and captured five Big 12 South crowns and four Big 12 titles. Oklahoma has spent 22 weeks at No. 1.
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• Stoops has authored two of the seven longest winning streaks in Oklahoma history. His 2000 and 2001 teams won 20 straight, while the 2002 and 2003 teams reeled off 14 in a row. Those victories all came against I-A opponents.
• OU has had a Butkus finalist in four of the last six years and a Lombardi finalist in three of the last five. The Sooners also had finalists for the Biletnikoff, Groza, Guy, Hendricks, Mackey and Doak Walker awards.
• During his final four seasons in Manhattan, Kansas State posted a 35-12 record and played in three bowl games.
HISTORY
• In 1996 and 1997, his Florida defense scored eight touchdowns. The 1996 Gators won the national championship.
• He assisted K-State to its first 10-win season with a defense that allowed seven or fewer points in six games, including three shutouts. In 1995, his unit led the nation in total defense (250.8 ypg) with four defensive backs named All-Big Eight.
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Bowl Games as a Coach (19)
2007 Fiesta (BCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Orange (BCS National Championship game) . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2004 Sugar (BCS National Championship game) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2003 Rose (BCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2002 Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2001 Orange (BCS National Championship game) . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 1999 Independence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 1999 Orange (BCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida 1998 Florida Citrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida 1997 Sugar (National Championship) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida 1995 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State 1994 Aloha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State 1993 Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State 1987 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa 1986 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa 1985 Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa 1984 Freedom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa 1983 Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa
Bowl Games as a Player (2)
1983 Peach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa 1982 Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa
Accomplishments as a Player
• Four-year starter at defensive back, Iowa, 1979-82 • Honorable Mention All-American, 1982 • Iowa team Most Valuable Player, 1982 • Two-time All-Big Ten selection, 1979, 1982 • Career totals included 205 tackles and 10 interceptions
Stoops’ Career Coaching Record
Year 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
School . . . . . . . Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bowl Oklahoma . . . . Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 . . . . . . . Fiesta Bowl, lost to Boise State (43-42, OT) Oklahoma . . . . Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Bowl, def. Oregon (17-14) Oklahoma . . . . Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange Bowl, lost to USC (55-19) Oklahoma . . . . Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sugar Bowl, lost to LSU (21-14) Oklahoma . . . . Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 . . . . . . . . Rose Bowl, def. Washington State (34-14) Oklahoma . . . . Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cotton Bowl, def. Arkansas (10-3) Oklahoma . . . . Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-0 . . . . . . . . . . . Orange Bowl, def. Florida State (13-2) Oklahoma . . . . Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 . . . . . . Independence Bowl, lost to Ole Miss (27-25)
1998 1997 1996
Florida . . . . . . . Asst. Head Coach/Def. Coor. . . . . 10-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange Bowl, def. Syracuse (31-10) Florida . . . . . . . Asst. Head Coach/Def. Coor. . . . . 10-2 . . . . . . . . Florida Citrus Bowl, def. Penn State (21-6) Florida . . . . . . . Asst. Head Coach/Def. Coor. . . . . 12-1 . . . . . . . . . . . Sugar Bowl, def. Florida State (52-20)
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989
Kansas State . . Co-Defensive Coordinator . . . . . . . 10-2 . . . . . . . . Holiday Bowl, def. Colorado State (54-21) Kansas State . . Co-Defensive Coordinator . . . . . . . . 9-3 . . . . . . . . . Aloha Bowl, lost to Boston College (12-7) Kansas State . . Co-Defensive Coordinator . . . . . . 9-2-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper Bowl, def. Wyoming (52-17) Kansas State . . Co-Defensive Coordinator . . . . . . . . 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Bowl Game Kansas State . . Co-Defensive Coordinator . . . . . . . . 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Bowl Game Kansas State . . Defensive Backs Coach . . . . . . . . . 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Bowl Game Kansas State . . Defensive Backs Coach . . . . . . . . 1-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Bowl Game
1988
Kent State . . . . Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Bowl Game
1987 1986 1985 1984 1983
Iowa . . . . . . . . . Volunteer Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Bowl, def. Wyoming (20-19) Iowa . . . . . . . . . Volunteer Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 . . . . . . . Holiday Bowl, def. San Diego State (39-38) Iowa . . . . . . . . . Volunteer Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rose Bowl, lost to UCLA (45-28) Iowa . . . . . . . . . Graduate Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freedom Bowl, def. Texas (55-17) Iowa . . . . . . . . . Graduate Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gator Bowl, lost to Florida (14-6)
Totals At OU
24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214-77-2 (.730) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bowl Coaching Record: 12-7 Eight years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86-19 (.819) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bowl Coaching Record: 4-4
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Prominent Pupils
• C.J. Ah You (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bills • Rufus Alexander (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . Vikings • Mark Bradley (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bears • Jammal Brown (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saints • Chris Chester (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ravens • Mark Clayton (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ravens • Dan Cody (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ravens • Dusty Dvoracek (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . Bears • Tommie Harris (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bears • Clint Ingram (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jaguars • Brandon Jones (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Titans • Davin Joseph (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . Buccaneers • Teddy Lehman (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lions • Lynn McGruder (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . Seahawks • Brandon Moore (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49ers • Donte Nicholson (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . Buccaneers • Antonio Perkins (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colts • Adrian Peterson (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . Vikings • Brodney Pool (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Browns • J.D. Runnels (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bears • Wes Sims (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saints • Derrick Strait (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Panthers • Jimmy Wilkerson (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . Chiefs • Roy Williams (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . Cowboys • Travis Wilson (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Browns • Andre Woolfolk (Oklahoma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Titans • Jevon Kearse (Florida) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eagles • Mike Peterson (Florida) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jaguars • Fred Weary (Florida) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texans
Assistant Coaches Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers | ninth Season
Coaching Accomplishments
• One of five finalists for the 2006 Broyles Award.
Birthdate . . . . . . December 18, 1970 Hometown . . . . . . . . . . Salina, Kan. High School . . . . Salina South, 1989 College . . . . . . Kansas State, 1992 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Julie sons, Jake and Tyler
Bowls Coached (14)
• In 2002, OU was No. 6 nationally in scoring defense, No. 7 in pass efficiency, defense, No. 9 in passing defense, No. 10 in total defense and No. 14 in rushing defense. • Coached the Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2002 (Lance Mitchell), 1999 (Torrance Marshall) and 1997 (Jeff Kelly). • In 2001, the Sooners ranked No. 4 nationally in scoring defense, No. 4 in total defense, No. 5 in pass efficiency defense, No. 7 in rushing defense and No. 11 in passing defense. OU ranked No. 6 nationally in turnovers gained with 33 takeaways for a second straight season.
Accomplishments as a Player
• HM All-Big Eight in 1992 with 124 tackles (second on team), including a team-leading 68 unassisted tackles. • Standout LB at Garden City (Kan.) Community College where he was an All-American after recording 276 tackles. • Class 5A Defensive POY, Kansas Sports Magazine.
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2007 Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Orange . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2004 Sugar . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2003 Rose . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2002 Cotton . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2001 Orange . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 1999 Independence . . . . Oklahoma 1998 Alamo . . . . . . . Kansas State 1998 Fiesta . . . . . . . . Kansas State 1997 Cotton . . . . . . . Kansas State 1995 Holiday . . . . . . Kansas State 1994 Aloha . . . . . . . . Kansas State 1993 Copper . . . . . . . Kansas State
• The 2003 Sooners ranked No. 1 nationally in total defense and passing defense, No. 2 in pass efficiency defense, No. 3 in scoring defense, No. 5 in turnover margin and No. 19 in rushing defense.
• Rufus Alexander (Oklahoma), Vikings First Team All-American 2006 Big 12 Defensive POY • Clint Ingram (Oklahoma), Jaguars • Lance Mitchell (Oklahoma), Cardinals 2004 All-Big 12, Butkus Award finalist, 2002 Big 12 Defensive NOY • Teddy Lehman (Oklahoma), Lions 2003 Butkus Award winner, Bednarik Award winner, First Team All-American • Rocky Calmus (Oklahoma), Colts 2001 Butkus Award winner 2001 Big 12 Defensive POY First Team All-American • Torrance Marshall (Oklahoma), Packers First Team All-American, Big 12 Defensive NOY • Brandon Moore (Oklahoma), 49ers • Jeff Kelly (Kansas State), Falcons 1998 Big 12 Defensive POY 1997 Big 12 Defensive NOY • Ben Leber (Kansas State), Vikings • Mark Simoneau (Kansas State), Falcons • Percell Gaskins (Kansas State), Panthers
THE SOONERS
2004-present . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Associate Head Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers 1999-2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Co-Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State Def. Run Game Coordinator 1996-1998 . . . . . . . . . Kansas State Linebackers 1993-1995 . . . . . . . . . Kansas State Graduate Assistant
• Coordinated a unit that led the Big 12 in 2004 in total defense, rushing defense and scoring defense. The Sooners ranked No. 11 nationally in scoring and rushing defense, No. 13 in total defense. OU held 11 opponents below their scoring and total offense average.
Prominent Pupils
COACHING STAFF
Coaching History
• The 2005 OU defense ranked No. 4 against the rush and No. 13 in total yards. Rufus Alexander and Dusty Dvoracek were consensus All-Big 12. C.J. Ah You was the consensus Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year.
• All three 1997 K-State linebackers were all-conference.
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The Venables File
• Coached the 2006 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in Rufus Alexander. The ‘06 defense led the Big 12 in total (No. 16 nationally), scoring (No. 19 nationally) and pass efficiency defense (No. 13 nationally) and was No. 2 in rushing defense (No. 16 nationally). OU tied for sixth nationally with 32 turnovers caused.
• Oklahoma’s 2000 linebackers included Rocky Calmus (first team All-American and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year) and Torrance Marshall (first team All-Big 12).
BOOMER S OONER
BRENT VENABLES
THE VENABLES FAMILY
HISTORY 73 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Assistant Coaches
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
BOBBY JACK WRIGHT
Assistant Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary | ninth Season
Coaching Accomplishments
• In 2006, OU led the Big 12 and ranked No. 13 nationally in pass efficiency defense. All five players who started in the secondary received some kind of all-conference recognition.
The Wright File
Birthdate . . . . . December 11, 1950 Hometown . . . . . . . . Mission, Texas High School . . . . . . . . Mission, 1968 College . . . . . . SW Texas St., 1973 Texas A&I, 1980 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Bee daughters, McKenna, Melia and Micaelan
Coaching History
2005-present . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Assistant Head Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator, Secondary 1999-2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Recruiting Coordinator, Defensive Ends 1986-1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas Assistant Coach 1983-1985 . . . . . . North Texas State Assistant Coach 1979-1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas A&I Assistant Coach 1973-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coach Texas High School ranks
• Moved to the secondary in 2005. D.J. Wolfe and Reggie Smith both earned postseason honors. The Sooners ranked No. 21 nationally in passing efficiency defense. In Big 12 games, OU ranked No. 1 in completion percentage defense, No. 2 in passing efficiency defense and No. 3 in passing yardage allowed. • OU defensive backs had more interceptions in 11 games of 2005 than in 13 games of 2004. • Wright’s 2004 DE rotation of Dan Cody, Jonathan Jackson and Larry Birdine ranked No. 1, 2 and 3, respectively, in sacks among Big 12 players. • Also the special teams coordinator in 2004, Wright saw OU rank No. 1 in the Big 12 in kickoff coverage (15.7 ypr.), while giving opponents an average of just 4.2 yards on 21 attempts. • In 2003, his ends piled up 35 TFL, 20 sacks and 59 hurries. In ‘02, the DEs accounted for nearly half of the team’s sacks. Jimmy Wilkerson was All-Big 12 for the second straight year. In ‘01, the ends combined for 21 tackles for loss, including 18 by Wilkerson. • Under Wright’s guidance, All-Big 12 receiver Mike Adams broke every UT record in 1996. • In 1991, his secondary ranked No. 1 in the nation in pass efficiency defense. • Developed freshman Texas K Phil Dawson, a first
Bowls Coached (13)
• His 1995 receiving unit was the best in the SWC when it averaged 16.8 yards per catch (107 catches for 1,796 yards and 10 TD). It featured first team All-SWC performer Mike Adams, the SWC’s leading receiver. • Helped lead North Texas to a 1983 conference crown and the I-AA playoffs. • Was on the coaching staff that led Texas A&I to the 1979 Division II national title.
Prominent Pupils
• Dan Cody (Oklahoma), Ravens Finalist for the Hendricks Award and consensus All-Big 12 selection (2003-04) • Jonathan Jackson (Oklahoma), Bears All-Big 12 • Jimmy Wilkerson (Oklahoma), Chiefs Honorable mention All-Big 12 • Cory Heinecke (Oklahoma) Two-time honorable mention All-Big 12 • Corey Callens (Oklahoma) Honorable mention All-Big 12 • Priest Holmes (Texas), Chiefs • Mike Adams (Texas), Steelers • Lance Dunn (Texas), Bengals All-American • Stanley Richards (Texas), Chargers All-American • Winfred Tubbs (Texas), 49ers All-American • Wane McGarity (Texas), Cowboys • Britt Hager (Texas), Broncos All-American • Eric Metcalf (Texas), Falcons
THE WRIGHT FAMILY
2007 Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Orange . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2004 Sugar . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2003 Rose . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2002 Cotton . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2001 Orange . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 1999 Independence . . . . Oklahoma 1997 Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas 1996 Sugar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas 1994 Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas 1991 Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas 1987 Bluebonnet . . . . . . . . . Texas
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team All-SWC honoree and Groza semifinalist, into the top-ranked kicker in the nation.
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Assistant Coaches Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends/Fullbacks | SIXTH Season
Coaching Accomplishments
The Wilson File
Coaching History
• The 2004 Sooners, featuring Wes Sims, a sixth-round draft choice by the Chargers, and All-Big 12 pick Joseph, were No. 8 in total offense and averaged 34.8 points. • The 2003 team ranked No. 3 nationally with 42.9 points/game and No. 19 with 439.4 yards of total offense/game. • In 2002, the line had four honorees as Quentin Griffin fell 13 yards shy of OU’s season rushing record. • As Northwestern’s offensive coordinator, the 2001 Wildcats led the Big 10 in total offense and QB Zac Kustok was conference leader in that same category.
Prominent Pupils
• Davin Joseph (Oklahoma), Buccaneers 2005 and 2004 All-Big 12 • Chris Chester (Oklahoma), Ravens • Jammal Brown (Oklahoma), Saints Two-time All-American, 2004 Outland Trophy winner • Wes Sims (Oklahoma), Chargers • Vince Carter (Oklahoma), Raiders 2004 All-American; 2003 and 2004 Rimington Award finalist • Eric Beverly, (Miami, Ohio), Falcons • Alex Sulfsted, (Miami, Ohio), Redskins • Travis Prentice, (Miami, Ohio), Vikings NCAA all-time leading scorer, No. 5 NCAA rusher • Damian Anderson (Northwestern) All-American, No. 6 rusher in Big Ten history • Zac Kustok (Northwestern) Big Ten total offense leader, Unitas Award finalist
THE WILSON FAMILY
SEASON REVIEW
Bowls Coached (8)
HISTORY
2007 Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Orange . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2004 Sugar . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2003 Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2002 Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2000 Alamo . . . . . . . . Northwestern 1986 Aloha . . . . . . . . North Carolina
Bowls Played (4)
1983 Peach . . . . . . 1982 Sun . . . . . . . . 1981 Gator . . . . . . . 1980 Bluebonnet . .
THE SOONERS
2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oklahoma Offensive Coord., TE, FB 2002-05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Co-Offensive Coordinator, OL 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwestern Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, QB 1999-2000 . . . . . . . . . Northwestern Offensive Coordinator, QB 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami (Ohio) Offensive Coordinator/QB 1992-97 . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami (Ohio) Offensive Coordinator, OL 1990-91 . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami (Ohio) Offensive Line 1989 . . . . Foard (N.C.) High School Head Coach, Athletics Director 1988 . . . . . . . . . North Carolina A&T Offensive Coordinator, OL 1987 . . . . . . . . Winston Salem State Offensive Line 1984-86 . . . . . . . . . . North Carolina Student, Graduate Asst. Coach
• In 2004, the line, featuring Outland winner Jammal Brown and Walter Camp All-American and Rimington Award finalist Vince Carter, cleared the way for Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson’s 1,925 rushing yards while allowing a Big 12-low nine sacks.
• Has helped produce 14 1,000-yard rushers. At OU, both Peterson (1,925 yards in 2004, 1,024 in 2005) and Griffin (1,884 yards in 2002) worked under Wilson.
COACHING STAFF
Birthdate . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 23, 1961 Hometown . . . . . . . . . Maiden, N.C. High School . . . . . . . . Maiden, 1980 College . North Carolina, 1984, 1987 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Angela daughters, Elaina, Makenzie and Marlee; sons, Trey and Toby
• The 2005 line produced consensus All-Big 12 pick Davin Joseph as Adrian Peterson again eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards. Three freshmen were integrated as starters.
• Finalist for the 2000 Broyles Award.
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• The 2006 offense was balanced with 2,480 rushing yards and 2,682 passing yards. Three different running backs logged 100-yard games and QB Paul Thompson put up numbers that ranked among the top 10 in school history for passing yards, touchdown passes, and completion percentage. OU ranked No. 19 nationally in scoring offense; No. 17 in rushing offense.
• In 2000, Northwestern set 25 school marks while ranking No. 3 nationally in total offense. The co-Big Ten champs were led by Damian Anderson, who rushed for a Big Ten record 193.6 yards per game.
BOOMER S OONER
Kevin wilson
North Carolina North Carolina North Carolina North Carolina
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* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Assistant Coaches
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
CALE GUNDY
Recruiting Coordinator/Running Backs | ninth Season
Coaching Accomplishments
• In 2006, three different OU running backs logged 100-yard games, including true freshman Chris Brown, as the team piled up 177.4 rushing yards per game. • In 2005, he coached his third 1,000-yard rusher and saw two different backs log 100-yard games for the second straight season.
The Gundy File
Birthdate . . . . . . . . . . April 10, 1972 Hometown . . . . . Midwest City, Okla. High School . . . . Midwest City, 1990 College . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma, 1994 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Kristi son, Kennedy Cale daughter, Caitlin Rae
Coaching History
2005-present . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Recruiting Coordinator, RB 1999-2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Running Backs 1996-1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UAB Running Backs 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UAB Quarterbacks 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Student Assistant Coach
Bowls Coached (9)
2007 Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Orange . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2004 Sugar . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2003 Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2002 Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2001 Orange . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 1999 Independence . . . . . Oklahoma 1994 Copper . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma
• In 2004, coached his second 1,000-yard rusher in the last three years in Adrian Peterson. Peterson set a school season record and NCAA freshman rushing record with 1,925 yards. • Also tutored Kejuan Jones, who rushed for more than 2,000 yards during his career. • Adept at securing the ball, Gundy’s 2004 backs logged 48 receptions for 377 yards and rarely lost a fumble (OU lost only nine as a team). • Coached 2003 OU backs to 1,896 yards. The backfield hauled in 54 passes for three TD. • In 2003, Oklahoma’s running backs were charged with just two fumbles lost. • Coached Quentin Griffin, who finished his career as the No. 2 rusher in Sooner history. In 2002, he gained 1,884 yards and ranked No. 6 in the nation with 134.6 yards per game. Griffin, a consensus All-Big 12 first team selection, became the first Sooner to surpass 1,000 yards since 1998 and also finished his career as the school’s second-leading receiver. He caught one pass in an OU record 29 consecutive games. • No OU back lost a fumble in 2002.
THE GUNDY FAMILY
Bowls Played (2)
1993 John Hancock . . . . . Oklahoma 1991 Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma
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• OU backs fumbled just twice during the 2001 season, all in the first three games. • In 2000, OU backs produced 32 rushing TDs, up from 15 in 1999. First team All-Big 12 Quentin Griffin scored 16 of those, second most in the conference. His six TDs against Texas set a Sooner record.
Prominent Pupils
• Adrian Peterson (Oklahoma), Vikings Consensus All-American; highest finishing freshman (second) in the history of the Heisman Trophy. • Quentin Griffin (Oklahoma) First team All-Big 12; Second team All-American
Accomplishments as a Player
• Held virtually all of the Sooners’ single-game, single-season and career passing records until they were re-written by Josh Heupel (1999-2000) and Jason White (2000-04). • Paced the Sooners to a 31-13-2 record in his four seasons and was all-conference as a senior. • One of only three OU quarterbacks to throw for more than 4,000 yards (Heupel, White). • Big Eight Offensive Newcomer of the Year after setting passing marks for completions (54), attempts (109) and yards (904).
Assistant Coaches Co-Offensive Coordinator/Receivers | fifth Season
Coaching Accomplishments
• His 2006 receiving corps hauled in 17 touchdown grabs. Malcolm Kelly recorded one of the top seasons in school history and reached 1,000 career receiving yards faster than any player in school history.
Coaching History
• Became Texas A&M’s offensive coordinator after the third game of the 2002 season. Prior to the switch, the Aggies had scored just 48 points in three games (16.0 per), but afterwards, A&M put 297 points on the board, 33.0 per contest. The offense averaged 419 yards per game after netting just 286 in the first three contests. • Purdue’s 1998 receivers set school records with 377 receptions for 4,208 yards and 43 TD.
Accomplishments as a Player
• Four-year letterman for Purdue as a linebacker, from 1983-86, and ended his career among the top 10 in tackles for the Boilermakers. • Named to Sports Illustrated’s All-America walk-on list as a freshman when he led Purdue with 91 tackles. • Honorable mention All-Big Ten in 1984. Led the team with 109 stops and helped the team reach the Peach Bowl. Also earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors as a senior, ranking No. 5 in the league with 114 tackles.
THE SOONERS
2006-present . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Co-Offensive Coordinator, WR 2003-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Special Teams Coordinator, TE 2001-2002 . . . . . . . . . . Texas A&M Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, WR 1998-2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue Receivers 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minnesota Quarterbacks 1993-96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minnesota Receivers 1991-92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wyoming Receivers 1988-90 . . . . . . . . Washington State Graduate Assistant
• OU’s tight ends became a more integral part of the Sooner offensive scheme in Sumlin’s second season (2004). The group went from 18 receptions for 219 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games of the 2003 season to 23 catches for 226 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games.
• J.D. Runnels (Oklahoma), Bears • Bethel Johnson (Texas A&M), New England • Terrance Murphy (Texas A&M), Packers • Jammar Taylor (Texas A&M), Giants • Chris Daniels (Purdue), Buccaneers • Ike Jones (Purdue), Colts • Cory Sauter (Minnesota), Colts • Vinnie Sutherland (Purdue), 49ers • Ryan Thelwell (Minnesota), Broncos • Ryan Yarborough (Wyoming), Jets
COACHING STAFF
Birthdate . . . . . . . . . August 3, 1964 Hometown . . . . . . Indianapolis, Ind. High School . . . . Brebeuf Prep (Ind.) College . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue, 1986 Family . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Charlene daughters, Courtney and Shelby; sons, Jackson and J.R.
Prominent Pupils
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• In 2005, the OU tight ends accounted for three of the team’s nine touchdown receptions, while the special teams witnessed the emergence of P Cody Freeby, who ranked No. 18 nationally. The Sooners were No. 10 in net punting. Also on the special teams, return specialist Reggie Smith made a mark as a true freshman, leading the team with a 20.9-yard average on 18 attempts.
• Chris Daniels set a Big Ten record with 121 catches and recorded another Big Ten record with 21 receptions in one game.
BOOMER S OONER
Kevin sumlin
THE SUMLIN FAMILY SEASON REVIEW
Bowls Coached (8)
2007 Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Orange . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2004 Sugar . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2002 GalleryFurniture.com . . Texas A&M 2002 Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue 2000 Outback . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue 1998 Alamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue
HISTORY
Bowls Played (1)
1984 Peach . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purdue
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Assistant Coaches Quarterbacks | THIRD Season
Coaching Accomplishments
• Tutored Paul Thompson, who, after finding out just one day before fall camp that he would play quarterback, piloted OU to an 11-3 mark. He put up numbers on the season that rank among OU’s top 10 for passing yards, touchdown passes and completion percentage.
The Heupel File
Birthdate . . . . . . . . March 22, 1978 Hometown . . . . . . . . Aberdeen, S.D. High School . . Aberdeen Central, 1996 College . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma, 2001 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Dawn
Coaching History
2005-present . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Quarterbacks 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arizona Tight Ends 2003-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Graduate Assistant
Bowls Coached (4)
2007 Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Orange . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2004 Sugar . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma
Accomplishments as a Player • 2000 Heisman Trophy runner-up.
• 2000 Walter Camp Award winner. • Associated Press Player of the Year, 2000.
• After spending one season as tight ends coach at Arizona, he returned to his alma mater late in the 2005 campaign and was on the staff to coach in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl victory over Oregon.
• CBS Player of the Year, 2000.
• Coached the tight ends at Arizona. The top two combined for 31 receptions for 346 yards and eight touchdowns.
• OU’s first consensus All-America quarterback, and first Oklahoma QB since 1971 to earn All-America honors.
• Arizona tight end Brad Wood led the Wildcats with six touchdowns. That figure represented the most receiving TDs in a single season since Bobby Wade hauled in eight for UA in 2002. • Arizona handed then No. 7 UCLA its first loss of the season by a score of 52-14 at Tucson. • Helped coach the Oklahoma Sooners to the 2004 national championship game (Sugar Bowl) as a graduate assistant. • Founded The 14 Foundation, a non-profit organization that serves underprivileged children throughout the state of Oklahoma.
Bowls Played (2)
2001 Orange . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 1999 Independence . . . . . Oklahoma
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• Led Sooners to 2000 national championship over Florida State in Orange Bowl.
• Eighty percent winning percentage as OU quarterback of record with a 20-5 mark. • Passed for 7,456 yards and 53 touchdowns in career. • Oklahoma career top three in passing yards, completions and touchdown passes. • 2001 NFL draft, sixth round, Miami Dolphins.
Prominent Pupils
• Jason White, Oklahoma 2003 Heisman Trophy Winner
JOSH & DAWN HE UPEL
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
JOSH HEUPEL
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Assistant Coaches Offensive Line | second Season
Coaching Accomplishments
• His first OU line included just one senior, yet helped OU to 177.4 rushing yards/game, while surrendering a Big 12-low 1.21 sacks/game (No. 11 nationally). Three different running backs had 100-yard games.
Coaching History
• The 2005 team gave up just 11 sacks in 512 passing attempts on the season despite returning only one starter from the previous season. • Northwestern had at least one 1,200-yard rusher and one of the nation’s top 30 ground gainers each year from 2002-2005. • In 2000, Northwestern played Nebraska at the Alamo Bowl. That Wildcat team ranked No. 3 in the NCAA in total offense. • Every senior lineman Patton coached at Northwestern made it to the NFL.
• A four-year letterman at Miami (Ohio). • Had 45 career catches for 504 yards and one TD, including 16 catches for 166 yards as a senior. • Named a captain his senior year and earned first team All-Mid American Conference honors.
Prominent Pupils
• Zach Strief, Saints 2005 First Team All-American • Ikechuku Ndukwe, Redskins • Trai Essex, Steelers • Matt Ulrich, Colts • Austin King, Buccaneers • Jeff Roehl, Giants • Lance Clelland, Ravens • Leon Brockmeier, Steelers • Mike Sousa, Colts • Jay Trant, Cardinals
THE SOONERS
2006-present . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Offensive Line 2001-2005 . . . . . . . . . . Northwestern Offensive Line 1999-2000 . . . . . . . . . . Northwestern Tight Ends, H-backs 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miami (Ohio) Tight Ends, H-backs 1996-1997 . . . . . . . . . . Rhode Island Offensive Line 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhode Island Tight Ends 1993-1994 . . . . . . . . . Miami (Ohio) Graduate Assistant
• The 2005 team featured QB Brett Basanez, who ranked No. 3 in the nation in total offense, while freshman RB Tyrell Sutton ranked No. 8 in rushing yards per game and No. 16 in points per game. WR Shaun Herbert was No. 20 in receptions per game.
Playing Accomplishments
COACHING STAFF
Birthdate . . . . . . . . March 21, 1971 Hometown . . . . . . . . Lafayette, Ohio High School . . . . . . Allen East, 1989 College . . . Miami (Ohio), 1993 (B.S), 1995 (M.S.) Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Nichole daughters, Katelynn and Maddie; son, Brayden
• Coached with OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson at both Miami (Ohio) and Northwestern.
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The Patton File
• The 2005 Northwestern team advanced to the Sun Bowl. The offense was ranked No. 4 nationally in total yards (500.3), No. 7 in passing offense (306.8), No. 16 in turnover margin (+.75), No. 26 in rushing offense (193.4) and No. 28 in scoring offense (33.9).
• In 1998, he helped coach a Miami (Ohio) team that posted a 10-1 mark.
BOOMER S OONER
james patton
THE PATTON FAMILY
SEASON REVIEW
Bowls Coached (4)
2007 Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Sun . . . . . . . . . . Northwestern 2003 Motor City . . . . . Northwestern 2000 Alamo . . . . . . . . . Northwestern
HISTORY 79 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Assistant Coaches
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
JACKIE SHIPP Defensive Line | Ninth Season
Coaching Accomplishments
• Had one of his least experienced groups in 2006, but the defensive interior was strong. OU was second in the Big 12 and No. 16 nationally against the rush.
The Shipp File
Birthdate . . . . . . . . March 19, 1962 Hometown . . . . . . . . Stillwater, Okla. High School . . . . . . . . . Donart, 1980 College . . . . . . Oklahoma, 1980-83 Langston, 1992 Family . . . . . . . . . son, Christopher; daughter, Kaitlin
Coaching History
1999-present . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Defensive Line 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alabama Defensive Line 1997 . . . . . . . . Northeast Louisiana Defensive Line 1996-1997 . . . . . Minnesota Vikings Coaching Intern 1995 . . . . . . . . . Green Bay Packers Coaching Intern 1994-1996 . . . . . . . Southern Illinois Defensive Line 1993 . . . . . . . . . . Tennessee-Martin Defensive Line 1992 . . . . . . . Central Missouri State Defensive Line 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Langston Linebackers
Bowls Coached (9)
• The 2005 season was another stellar campaign for OU’s defensive interior. Dusty Dvoracek was a consensus All-Big 12 selection after leading the nation’s DTs in tackles for loss with 19. The Sooners ranked No. 4 in rushing defense. • Despite losing a pair of All-Americans and featuring one transfer and two freshmen in the rotation in 2004, he crafted a defensive interior that showed perhaps more improvement than any area on the team during the course of the season. • In 2003 he coached Tommie Harris, the winner of the Rotary Lombardi Award and a consensus AllAmerican. Harris also was a finalist for the Nagurski and Bednarik Awards. He also coached All-Big 12 DT Dusty Dvoracek in 2003. • OU’s interior linemen had 32 tackles for loss and 15 sacks in 2003. • Two of his players, Tommie Harris and Kory Klein, earned All-Big 12 honors in 2001. • In 2000, he had four defensive linemen selected to All-Big 12 teams including first team selection Ryan Fisher.
Accomplishments as a Player
• A first-round pick (14th overall) of the Miami Dolphins where he played five seasons. He helped
2007 Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Orange . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2004 Sugar . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2003 Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2002 Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2001 Orange . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 1999 Independence . . . . . Oklahoma 1998 Music City . . . . . . . . . Alabama
• A standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma, he starred on Sooner squads that posted a combined 33-14-1 record, won two bowl games and captured the 1980 Big Eight Championship. • Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior, and was selected as an All-American by Football News following his junior campaign. • In the 1982 border clash with Texas, Shipp was a one-man wrecking crew with 23 tackles, an OU single-game record. • Totaled 489 total tackles in his career which stands second on the OU list for career tackles. Also owns the single-season record for tackles (189) during his sophomore campaign in 1981.
Prominent Pupils
• Dusty Dvoracek (Oklahoma), Bears 2003, 2005 All-Big 12 first team • Tommie Harris (Oklahoma), Bears 2003 Lombardi winner, 2003 Bednarik and Nagurski finalist; 2002 Lombardi and Nagurski finalist, first team All-Big 12, 2001, 2002 and 2003. • Kory Klein (Oklahoma) 2000 second team Freshman All American, 2001 second team All-Big 12
JACKIE SHIPP
Bowls Played (3)
1983 Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 1981 Sun Bowl . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 1980 Orange . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma
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the Dolphins post a 48-31 record, make two playoff appearances and advance to the 1985 Super Bowl. Shipp was the Dolphins’ leading tackler (79) in 1987 and finished his career in Miami with 231 tackles. • Played one season with the Los Angeles Raiders (1988).
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Assistant Coaches Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Ends | third Season
Coaching Accomplishments
• His 2006 ends logged 25.5 tackles for loss, including 10 sacks. They also knocked down seven passes.
• Coached on the Illinois State squad that captured the Gateway Conference title and advanced to the NCAA Division I-AA semifinals in 1999. That season marked the only time that the Redbirds accomplished those feats.
• His three fumble recoveries as a senior ties for the OU single-season record by a linebacker. • His 12 career pass deflections ranks seventh all-time by a linebacker at OU. • Top OU tackler (eight) in 1991 Gator Bowl. • All-Big Eight second team three times. • Drafted in the 12th round by the Chicago Bears in 1992.
Prominent Pupils
• C.J. Ah You (Oklahoma), Bills 2005 Big 12 Def. NOY • Justin Bannan (Colorado), Bills 2001 First Team All-Big 12 • Tyler Brayton (Colorado), Raiders First-round draft pick in 2003 • Gabe Nyenhuis (Colorado), Bills • Chad Pegues (Illinois St.), Browns • Damian Gregory (Illinois St.), Bucs
THE SOONERS
2005-present . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Defensive Ends 2000-2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado Defensive Line Jan. 2000-May 2000 . . . . . . . . Army Defensive Line 1998-1999 . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois State Defensive Line 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana State Recruiting Coordinator, LB 1996 . .Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Defensive Coordinator, DL 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . Northern Illinois Linebackers 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana State Linebackers 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana State Graduate Assistant
• The Buffaloes were the Big 12 North champions three times during his tenure.
• Third-team All-America selection as a junior by The Football News.
COACHING STAFF
Coaching History
• Colorado ranked No. 15 nationally and No. 2 in the Big 12 with 33 sacks in 2004.
• Was on the 1991 Butkus Award watch list.
THE WILSON FAMILY
Birthdate . . . . . . . . January 8, 1969 Hometown . . . . . . . . . Dallas, Texas High School . . . . . Richardson, 1987 College . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma, 1992 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Tina son, Caleb; daughter, Colby
• A four-year letterman at Oklahoma between 1988-1991, he recorded 311 tackles, 18th-best all-time and 11th-best for an OU linebacker.
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The Wilson File
• With his top returning starter (Larry Birdine) lost in August and one of his budding stars (John Williams) sidelined in the opener by injuries, he still coached the defensive ends to a brilliant season in 2005 at Oklahoma. C.J. Ah You was named Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year and MVP of the Holiday Bowl, and Calvin Thibodeaux captured postseason honors while leading the team with 10 sacks.
Playing Accomplishments
BOOMER S OONER
chris wilson
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Bowls Coached (5)
2007 Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2005 Holiday . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2004 Houston . . . . . . . . . . Colorado 2002 Alamo . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado 2001 Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado
Bowls Played (3)
HISTORY
1991 Gator . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 1989 Citrus . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 1989 Orange . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma
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Support Staff Director of Sports Enhancement | ninth Season
Coaching History
The Schmidt File
Birthdate . . . . . September 18, 1962 Hometown . . . . . . . . . Harvard, Neb. High School . . . . . . . . Harvard, 1980 College . . . . . . . . . Nebraska, 1986 Oklahoma, 2000 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Robin daughter, Aubrey; son, Samuel
1999-present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Director of Sport Enhancement 1995-1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida Coordinator 1989-1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notre Dame Coordinator 1988-1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State Director 1987-1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notre Dame Assistant
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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jerry schmidt
Coaching Accomplishments
• 1991 Collegiate Strength Coach of the Year by USA Fitness. • Worked with four Heisman Trophy winners, including Jason White (Oklahoma), Danny Wuerffel (Florida), Barry Sanders (Oklahoma State) and Tim Brown (Notre Dame). • Coached 23 NFL first-round draft picks. • Has coached with teams that played in five national championship games and has national title rings from OU, Notre Dame and Florida.
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40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
THE SCHMIDT FAMILY
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Support Staff Administrative Coordinator | ninth Season
OU Responsibilities
• Created Kansas State’s Corporate Partner Program and secured $3.4 million in advertising revenues to install a Sony JumboTron and three other scoreboards in KSU stadium.
• Serves as liaison with media relations, athletic administration, marketing, development, academic student life, game day operations and the business office, as well as FCA, the Touchdown Club, the OU Football Lettermen’s Association, and Sooner Sports Properties.
• Oversaw areas of allied industry, sponsorship, advertising and trade shows generating more than $3 million annually for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the trade organization representing more than one million beef producers.
Birthdate . . . . . . December 1, 1962 Hometown . . . . . . . . . . Salina, Kan. High School . . . Salina Central, 1981 College . . . . . . Kansas State, 1985 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Gina sons, Alex and Nathan
1999-present . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Administrative Coordinator 1997-99 . . . Nat’l Cattlemen’s Beef Assoc. Director of Marketing 1987-1997 . . . . . . . . . Kansas State Assoc. A.D. for External Affairs
• Coordinates all of OU’s travel arrangements, including Big 12 Championship and bowl games. • Works closely with Coach Stoops in coordinating community affairs, including the OU Football/FCA Holiday Food Drive and the Partners for Youth Football Clinic. • Co-coordinator of the OU Football Camp and OU Football Coaches Clinic.
COACHING STAFF
Professional Experience
• Coordinated the annual fund-raising plan for the Mike Ahearn Scholarship Fund, increased the number of Catbacker Clubs from eight to 34, and established and managed the Ahearn Fund Board of Directors, the Kansas State Sports Hall of Fame, and the Golden Cats football support group.
• Serves as President of the Bob Stoops Champions Foundation.
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The McMillen File
• Oversees football operations by working directly with OU’s strength, sports medicine, football video, equipment, field maintenance and secretarial staffs.
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BOOMER S OONER
matt mcmillen
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Support Staff Director of Football Operations | 29th Season
Coaching History
The Johnson File
Birthdate . . . . . . . . . . May 16, 1936 Hometown . . . . . . . . . King City, Mo. High School . . . . . . . King City, 1954 College . . . . . . . . . . Missouri, 1958 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Cindy two grown children, seven grandchildren
1998-present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Director of Football Operations Special Assistant to the Athletics Director 1979-1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Assistant Coach 1975-1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notre Dame Assistant Coach 1962-1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arkansas Assistant Coach 1960-1961 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missouri Assistant Coach 1958-1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arkansas Graduate Assistant
Player Accomplishments
• An All-Big Seven tackle for Missouri where he was an academic all-conference selection as well. • Co-captained and played in the Blue-Gray All-Star game • Academic All-Big Seven selection and was honored as the league’s most Outstanding Student-Athlete of the Year
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
merv johnson
Coaching Accomplishments
• In his 20 years as an OU assistant coach, he amassed a 150-67-5 record, a national championship, five Big Eight Conference titles and seven bowl game victories. • Produced 19 All-Americans. • Coached on staffs that amassed four national championships (Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Arkansas). • Inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Associaton Hall of Fame in 2002. • First recipient of the National Football Foundation Integrity Award in 2003. The award was subsequently named in his honor. • Received the All-American Football Foundation’s Mike Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.
OU Responsibilities
• Coordinates the day-to-day activities off the field for OU football players and deals with on-campus recruiting efforts. • Serves as color analyst on the Sooner Radio Network.
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THE JOHNSON FAMILY
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Support Staff Director of Athletics Equipment | eighth Season
Professional Experience
• Certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association. • Implemented a web-based inventory control system for accountability of athletics equipment, apparel and footwear for all OU sports programs. • Member of the OU bowl planning committee. • Assisted the university’s negotiating team in securing a multi-year athletics department Nike sponsorship agreement.
• Supervises staff of five assistants, two graduate assistants, two laundry assistants and 20 undergraduate managers. • Oversees all ordering, contract purchasing, issuance, inventory and maintenance of athletics equipment, apparel and footwear. • Coordinates all bowl gift and award purchasing and issuance. • Supervises all football team equipment related travel and game day operations.
COACHING STAFF
Birthdate . . . . . November 20, 1970 Hometown . . . . . . . . Fairland, Okla. High School . . . . . . . . . . . . Fairland College . . . Oklahoma, 1995 & 1998 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Shaye son, Parker Andrew daugther, Rachel
Professional Accomplishments
OU Responsibilities
THE SOONERS
TH E TIPTON FAMILY
The Tipton File
• Serves on the advisory board of several athletic equipment and apparel companies.
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• Coordinates annual Big 12 Equipment Manager spring conference.
BOOMER S OONER
greg tipton
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Support Staff Head Athletics Trainer | 11th Season
Professional Experience
1997-Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Head Athletic Trainer 1987-96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tulane Head Athletic Trainer 1980-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Assistant Athletic Trainer
The Anderson File
Birthdate . . . . . . . . . . May 25, 1957 Hometown . . . . . . . . . Sterling, Kan. High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sterling College . . . . . . . . Oklahoma (1979) Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Kerri sons, Caleb and Connor daughter, Kaitlin
Professional Accomplishments
• Is a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. • Is licensed by the State of Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure. • Active member and past chair of the Big 12 Medical Aspects of Sport Committee. • Also served as chair of Educational Program subcommittee. • Received the 2005 College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year award by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
• Active in the College Athletic Trainers Society. • Active in the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Association. • Developed a comprehensive sports program in conjunction with the Tulane University Hospital Department of Orthopedics. • Coordinated Tulane’s Substance Abuse Program.
OU Responsibilities
• Supervises a staff of six full-time certified athletic trainers, one physical therapist, eight graduate assistants and 20 undergraduates who provide the bulk of the care to the student-athletes. • An adjunct instructor for the Department of Health and Sport Sciences. • Conducts a summer Athletic Training Clinic geared toward high school athletic trainers.
• Cited for outstanding work in his field by the All-American Football Foundation in 2004. • Active in the Mid-American Trainers Association.
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
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scott anderson
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Support Staff SCOTT KOLOK
Graduate Assistant Coach
Assistant Strength Coach
The White File
The Kolok File
Birthdate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 21, 1969 Hometown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle, Wash. High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kentwood College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNLV Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single
Coaching History
Professional Experience
2000-present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Assistant Strength Coach 1998-2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tulsa Assistant Strength Coach 1997 (June-Dec.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intern International Performance Institute Jan. 1997-May 1997 . . . . . Springfield College Interim Head Coach 1995-1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Springfield College Graduate Assistant Coach 1994-1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Citadel Asst. Undergrad. Strength Coach
Playing Experience
The Rideau File
Birthdate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 30, 1977 Hometown . . . . . . . . . . . . . Midwest City, Okla. High School . . . . . . . Midwest City High School College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma, 2000
Professional Experience
2005-present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Assistant Strength Coach 2003-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas Assistant Strength Coach
Playing Experience
2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington Redskins 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New England Patriots 1996-1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma
COACHING STAFF
2007-present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma 2003-06 . . HC Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas • 30-12 record • Three-time conference champions (20-2) • Teams averaged 35 points over four years • 2005 US Army game assistant coach • Coached three high school All-Americans • Coached DeMarco Murray, Ryan Reynolds • Saw 27 players go to college fb, 13 D-I 2002 . .Head coach at Lake Havasu HS (Ariz.) 2000-01 . . . . Head coach at Socorro HS (NM)
Assistant Strength Coach
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Birthdate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 7, 1973 Hometown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Byram, Conn. High School . . . . . . . . Greenwich High School College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Citadel, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . Springfield (Mass.) College, 1997 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . wife, Carla; son, Donny
Rodney Rideau
BOOMER S OONER
David White
1992-95................................................... UNLV All-conference tight end in 1994
THE SOONERS
ZAC SPAVITAL
Graduate Assistant Coach
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Birthdate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 15, 1982 Hometown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tulsa, Okla. High School . . . . . . . . . . . . Tulsa Union, 2000 College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murray State, 2004 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single
Coaching History
2005-present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma
Playing Experience
HISTORY
2003-2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murray State 2001-2002 . . . . . . . . . Northeastern Okla. A&M All-conference and all-region selection Gridwire Scholar All-American
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24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
Support Staff e. randy eichner, m.d.
Oklahoma Athletics Sports Medicine
Internal Medicine
The University of Oklahoma has a rich five-decade history of setting a standard for sports medicine care, a tradition that continues today.
jim hillis, rtp, atc
Head Athletic Trainer Scott Anderson, his staff and the team physicians comprise the professional staff. Anderson was named 2005 Trainer of the Year by the National Athletics Trainers’ Association and 2004 Trainer of the Year by the All-American Football Foundation.
Director of Rehabilitation
Coordinator of Orthopedic Coverage
Brock Schnebel, M.D., Head Team Physician for the 2000 United States Olympic Team, directs OU’s physician staff. Don McGinnis, M.D., serves an Olympic Team assignment in addition to his responsibilities with the Oklahoma Athletics Department.
brock schnebel, M.D.
E. Randy Eichner, M.D., Team Internist, is internationally recognized for his expertise in medicine issues related to sports. Martin Tippie, M.D., completes the Sooners’ primary physician staff.
don m c ginnis, m.d.
Team Physician
martin tippie, m.d.
The state-of-the-art Henry J. Freede Sports Medicine Complex in the Barry Switzer Center provides a convenient location for the Sooners to receive their care.
Team Physician Emeritus
The Sports Medicine Staff provides consistent service on a daily basis which includes injury prevention and acute care, post-injury rehabilitation, x-ray, and physician assessment.
ann deal
Jim Hillis, a Registered Physical Therapist and Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer, coordinates all rehabilitation protocols.
Secretary for Bob Stoops
sue greer
Secretary for Assistant Coaches
The combination of the staff and facility provide the care that is vital to a championship program. OU’s facility is equipped with SwimEx aquatic therapy, isokinetic rehabilitation and testing equipment, along with cardiovascular and exercise equipment that offers the ability to manage the multi-level needs of OU’s student-athletes.
COReY CALLENS
Brad Camp
julie m c gehee
Jon Denio
brian martin
Blake kuenzi
jeff salmonD
David littlejohn
Chris Watson
Amy Murphy
Assistant Strength Coach
Associate Director of Athletics Equipment
Recruiting Secretary
Associate Director of Athletics Equipment
Athletics Video Coordinator
Equipment Graduate Assistant
Turf Manager
Associate Director of Athletics Equipment
Graduate Assistant Athletics Trainer
Administrative Coordinator for Athletics Equipment
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Carrollton, Texas Hebron High School
CARROLLTON, T EX AS CREEKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
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2006: Moved back to linebacker after spending the previous season in the secondary ... tackle high of nine at Missouri ... recovered a fumble at Oregon ... led Oklahoma’s special teams with 15 tackles, including 10 that were unassisted.
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High School: First-team all-state linebacker as a senior ... District 10-5A Defensive MVP ... Creekview Defensive Player of the Year ... team captain ... had 127 tackles, two sacks, 19 quarterback hurries, 19 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one interception return for a touchdown as a senior ... was ranked the No. 11 defensive end in the nation by ESPN.com ... coached by Garry Monty. The Wrap-up: Born Dec. 2, 1987 ... parents: Lee and Sherry Beal.
2004: Redshirted. 2003: Played in 10 games and had two tackles in four ... broke up a pass against UCLA ... one of only two true freshmen on the team to see action (the other was FB Dan Townsend). High School: U.S. Army All-American and a USA Today second team All-American ... three-year letterman and a three-year starter at linebacker and tight end ... had 90 tackles, eight tackles for loss, one sack, one interception and one fumble recovery as a senior ... missed four games due to a minor injury ... caught three passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns ... team captain ... had 123 tackles as a junior ... coached by Brian Brazil ... competed in relay events on the track and field team ... varsity basketball player as a junior. The Wrap-up: Converted to strong safety in the spring of 2005 after spending the early portion of his college career at outside linebacker ... moved back to weak side linebacker later in the 2005 season ... born Oct. 12, 1984, in Bremerhaven, Germany ... son of Linda and Joe Baker ... business major.
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2006: Redshirted.
2005: Played well at strong safety ... posted a season-high eight tackles against Tulsa ... started games six through 10.
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Jenks, Okla. Jenks High School
San Antonio, Texas Roosevelt High School
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High School: Named first team all-state by the Tulsa World and Oklahoman ... district 6A-4 MVP Lineman by Tulsa World ... Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State ... carried a 4.0 GPA and scored a 33 on his ACT ... National Merit Semifinalist ... coached by Allan Trimble.
2006: Played extensively in a four-man rotation on the defensive interior ... started eight games ... tackle best of six against UAB ... four stops at Texas A&M ... credited with a sack in the Fiesta Bowl.
The Wrap-up: Born Dec. 28, 1986... parents: Darrell and Susan Beeler ... versatile lineman that could also play guard.
2005: Started the opener and played in all 11 games ... notched his season best of four tackles in the Oklahoma State game ... credited with sacks against Kansas State and Texas A&M. 2004: Redshirted.
The Wrap-up: Born Dec. 22, 1985 ... son of Felicia Bennett and Mike Parker ... undecided on a major.
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High School: A three-year letterwinner and two-year starter ... competed at the defensive end, tight end and fullback positions ... had 82 tackles, 12 for loss, one fumble recovery, nine pass deflections, 33 hurries, nine sacks and three blocked kicks as a senior ... recorded 57 tackles as a junior, including 11 for loss ... seven of his tackles for loss were sacks ... also recovered two fumbles ... coached by Glen Hill.
COACHING STAFF
2006: Saw action in five games at center ... drew his lone start against Middle Tennessee when Jon Cooper was out with an injury ... recorded 11 of his 18 knockdowns in that game ... graded 85% against the Blue Raiders ... got 85 snaps, 52 against Middle Tennessee.
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Jacksonville, Fla. Trinity Christian academy
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. PUTNAM CITY NORTH High School
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2006: Played in eight games on special teams ... logged a tackle at Oklahoma State. 2005: Worked in a reserve role. 2004: Redshirted. High School: Started and lettered for three years ... also played tight end and returned kickoffs ... team went 37-4 during his three years ... helped lead team to state, district and regional titles in 2002 and 2003 ... totaled 292 tackles (134 solo), 15 interceptions and 26 sacks during his career ... compiled 77 tackles, including 38 solo stops, three sacks and three interceptions as a senior ... amassed 350 yards on kick returns ... returned one of his picks 94 yards for a touchdown ... caught a 37-yard pass for a touchdown and intercepted a pass in the state championship game ... team ended the season with a 14-0 record ... team finished his junior year 13-1 and 10-3 during his sophomore campaign ... coached by Verlon Dorminey ... also played baseball his sophomore year.
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High School: Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State selection ... second team all-state pick by The Oklahoman ... threw for 2,422 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior ... rated the No. 17 quarterback in the nation by both CollegeFootballNews.com and Scout.com ... earned all-city honors as a junior ... a standout basketball player, he averaged 18.4 points and 10.5 rebounds as a senior for the Panthers ... also a member of the golf team ... football coach was Bob Wilson. The Wrap-up: Born Nov. 8, 1987 ... parents: Kent and Martha Bradford ... has a vertical leap of 34.5 inches.
The Wrap-up: Has run a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash ... father coached under Jimmy Johnson at Oklahoma State ... born: Oct. 22, 1985 ... son of Joe and Julie Bowers.
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2006: Redshirted.
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CORSICANA, TEXAS CORSICANA High School
Youngstown, Ohio Ursuline High School
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High School: Finished his senior season with 46 pancake blocks and 30 cuts ... first team all-state as a senior ... earned all-area and all-district honors as a junior ... led Corsicana to an 11-2 record as a junior ... recorded more than 80 pancake blocks his junior season ... coached by Dave Henigan.
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2006: Was the starter at right tackle until going down in the Colorado game with a broken left leg ... missed the remainder of the season ... graded at 80% in his seven games ... credited with 53 knockdowns, including 12 against Texas ... his best grade, 86%, came in the Middle Tennessee game. 2005: Started games two through four at right tackle ... played in 11 games. High School: Rated the No. 53 player in the nation by Rivals.com ... rated the No. 6 offensive lineman in the nation by PrepStar and No. 13 by SuperPrep ... PrepStar All-American ... first team All-State, All-Northeastern Ohio and All-Steel Valley his junior and senior seasons ... a three-year letterman and a two-year starter ... graded out at 87 percent on run blocking and 96 percent on pass blocking his senior year ... team posted a 5-5 mark ... recorded an 86 percent run blocking grade and 91 percent pass blocking grade as a junior ... helped team reach the state semifinals and record a mark of 8-6 in 2002 ... varsity letterman in basketball ... led his conference in scoring ... competed in shot put and discus on the track and field team ... football coach was Don Murphy.
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The Wrap-up: Signed with Oklahoma in 2004 ... enrolled at OU in spring 2005 ... born Dec. 10, 1985 ... son of Eric Braxton and Tonya Harris ... cousin of Samaki Walker, who played 10 seasons in the NBA.
COACHING STAFF
The Wrap-up: Born Oct. 5, 1987 ... parent: Deon Brandon ... the left tackle added 24 pounds since arriving to go from 271 to 295.
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2006: Played in the Middle Tennessee and Texas games before incurring an injury ... missed the remainder of the season ... received a medical hardship ruling and will be a freshman again in 2007.
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70 cory brandon
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29 Chris Brown
8 Brandon Caleb
Alexandria, La. Alexandria High School
Atlanta, Ga. Fork Union Military Academy
RB
Year 2006
5-10
190
so
G-GS Rushing Avg. TD Lg Rec. Avg. TD Long 5-2 70-343 4.9 4 65 - - - -
2006: Started against Texas Tech and Baylor after Adrian Peterson and Allen Patrick went down with injuries ... had 24 attempts for 169 yards and one TD at Baylor, had 16 carries for 84 yards and two touchdowns versus Colorado and 19 for 74 and a pair of TDs against Oklahoma State. High School: Two-time all-state ... conference MVP for offense ... All-Central Louisiana ... rushed for 1,685 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior ... four-time all-district ... ran for 1,934 yards and 23 TDs as a junior ... Alexandria’s all-time rushing leader with 5,866 yards and 79 touchdowns ... coached by Butch Stoker.
WR
6-1
196
High School: All-state at linebacker and receiver as a senior ... team captain ... All-Central Virginia, all-league and all-state linebacker as a junior ... four-time state triple jump champion ... also won track state championships in long jump (three times), high hurdles and intermediate hurdles... 2005 Central Virginia Track Athlete of the Year ... won the Randle Award in 2004 as Fork Union’s outstanding undergraduate athlete ... coached in football by Mickey Sullivan ... National Honor Society member. The Wrap-up: Born July 30, 1987 ... Parent: Eulethia Simms.
The Wrap-up: Born May 2, 1987 ... parent: Bridgett Williams.
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2006: Saw action in 10 games, mostly on special teams ... recorded two tackles for the season.
40 CONFEREN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-A M ER ICANS
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The Sooners 20 QUINTON CARTER
Dallas, Texas Duncanville High School
Las Vegas, Nev. Cheyenne High School
DB
5-10
180
JR
2006: Worked in a reserve role.
DB
2005: Redshirted. High School: First team all-district pick and an all-state academic selection as a senior ... logged 61 tackles and two interceptions as a senior cornerback after getting 40 tackles and two interceptions as a junior ... both junior and senior teams posted 8-3 marks and advanced to postseason play ... coach by Don Schreiber.
so
G-GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks INT FC FR PBU 5-0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
2006: Played in five games, all on special teams units ... had one tackle against UAB ... earned a reputation as one of the secondary’s most physical players. High School: As quarterback for Cheyenne High, threw for more than 650 yards and eight touchdowns during regular season ... ran for 400-plus more yards ... earned all-league honors as a junior ... also a standout basketball player ... coached by Dave Snyder. The Wrap-up: Born July 20, 1988 ... son of Clemon and Sandra Carter ... graduated high school a semester early and enrolled at OU in January 2006 ... owns a 37-inch vertical leap and runs a 4.45 40 ... worked at safety in the spring.
COACHING STAFF
The Wrap-up: Son of Mark Carter and Tina Jones ... born Sept. 24, 1985 ... sociology major.
190
2 0 0 7 SEAS ON
Year 2006
6-1
BOOMER S OONER
18 Cortney CARTER
THE SOONER S SEASON REVIEW
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Year 2005 2006 Career
G-GS 6-0 10-0 16-0
84 QUENTIN CHANEY
34 MATT CLAPP
Tulsa, Okla. B. T. Washington High School
Phoenix, Ariz. Paradise Valley High School
WR
6-4
Rec Yds 2 26 5 52 7 78
Avg 13.0 10.4 11.1
213
jr
TD Long 0 17 vs. TCU 2 15 vs. Missouri 2 17 vs. TCU
2006: Made his first career touchdown grab at Missouri, a 15-yard reception ... season-best four catches for 37 yards in the Fiesta Bowl ... also scored a touchdown in the game. 2005: Saw action in six games ... had a 17-yard reception against TCU and a nine-yard grab against Tulsa. 2004: Redshirted. High School: Four-year starter and letterwinner football and basketball... also played at the free safety position ... posted a career 33-8 record and led team to a district championship all four years ... hauled in 24 catches for 570 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior ... scored three more touchdowns on the defensive side off of interceptions ... totaled 41 tackles and seven interceptions in 2003 ... named a team captain as a senior ... selected to compete in the Oil Bowl ... caught 18 passes his junior year for 404 yards and eight scores ... made 22 stops on defense ... intercepted five passes and returned one for a touchdown ... recorded 11 receptions for 155 yards and five scores in 2001 ... had eight catches for 139 yards and two touchdowns as a freshman ... coached by Antwain Jimmerson.
FB
6-2
244
2005: Played in nine games exclusively on special teams. High School: Played both fullback and linebacker ... gained 1,033 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior ... also totaled 71 solo tackles and four sacks in nine games before suffering a leg injury ... finished the 2003 campaign with 1,602 yards and 18 touchdowns ... rushed for 1,000 yards and 19 touchdowns as a sophomore ... named super All-State first team as fullback and as a linebacker ... awarded the Larry Gordon Award for state’s best linebacker and the “Whizzer” White Award given to the state’s best linebacker his senior year ... was the No. 6 fullback in the nation (Rivals.com) ... ranked No. 3 in the Postseason Arizona Top 15 (Rivals.com) ... awarded Phoenix Metro and Arizona Player of the Year (Phoenix Metro FB Magazine) ... listed as the No. 98 player in the Southwest (Scout.com) ... coached by Donni Yantis. The Wrap-up: Son of Greg and Shelley Clapp ... born Dec. 6, 1986 ... ... has taken an ice bath pror to every game since high school ... enjoys playing chess ... sat out the spring while recovering from an injury.
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2006: Was slowed by injury, but saw action in two games as a reserve.
The Wrap-up: Runs a 4.47 40 ... born Nov. 25, 1985 ... son of Melvin Crawford and Regina Chaney-Crawford.
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24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-A M ER ICANS
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The Sooners 31 Michael Cohen
Sulphur Springs, Texas Sulphur Springs High School
Houston, Texas Kilgore College
DB
210
so
G-GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks INT FC FR PBU 13-2 6 8 14 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 0
2006: Started the first two games at strong safety, then worked in a reserve role at that position throughout the season ... also saw time on special teams units ... tackle best of four against UAB ... registered eight tackles on special teams. 2005: Redshirted.
G No. 13 51
Yards Avg. TB 2,091 41.0 4
205
FC 13
sr
50+ 8
I20 8
2006: Had a solid first season as Oklahoma’s punter ... averaged 41.0 yards for the season with just three touchbacks ... 13 of his boots resulted in a fair catch ... uncorked at least one 50-yard kick in six games and had two at Oregon ... launched a 75-yarder at Texas A&M and a 72-yarder at Baylor ... against the Bears, averaged 51.0 yards on three kicks ... opposing teams averaged just 4.2 yards per punt return. Junior College: Spent the first two years of his career at Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas... averaged 43 yards per kick as a sophomore... Averaged 40.1 yards per boot as a freshman with a long of 59 yards... kicked barefooted as a freshman at Kilgore, then switched to a shoe in his sophomore season... coached at Kilgore by Jimmy Rieves. The Wrap-up: Attended Cypress Falls High School in Houston... son of Harry and Robin Cohen... Born April 7, 1986 ... His great aunt, Joan Blumenthal, was the women’s golf coach at OU ... Walked-on prior to 2006 season and earned a scholarship for 2007.
THE SOONER S
The Wrap-up: Excelled in testing with a 360-pound bench press and a 37.5 vertical, both of which topped the receivers/defensive backs ... son of Quon Clayton ... born June 19, 1987.
Year 2006
6-0
COACHING STAFF
High School: Rated the No. 12 safety in the country (ESPN.com), No. 74 player in the nation (Rivals.com), No. 3 safety in the nation (Rivals. com), No. 8 player in Texas Postseason Top 100 (Rivals.com), No. 63 player in the nation (Scout.com) and No. 4 safety in the nation (Scout. com) ... compiled 120 tackles and intercepted four passes during his senior campaign ... shared time at running back ... clocked at 4.52 in the 40-yard dash ... coach: Brad Turner.
P
2 0 0 7 SEAS ON
Year 2006
6-1
BOOMER S OONER
22 Keenan Clayton
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
90 STEVEN COLEMAN
50 JON COOPER
Dallas, Texas Skyline High School
Fort Collins, Colo. Fort Collins High School
DT
Year 2004 2005 2006 Career
G-GS UT AT Total Loss 11-0 1 0 1 0-0 12-0 4 2 6 2.0-4 14-7 6 10 15 5.0-43 37-7 11 12 22 7.0-47
6-4
Sacks 0-0 0-0 3.0-38 3.0-38
299
INT 0 0 0 0
sR
FC FR PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2006: Enjoyed a breakout season with six starting assignments ... season-high four tackles against Texas ... three sacks averaged 12.7 yards in losses. 2005: Worked in a reserve role ... had TFL against TCU and Tulsa. 2004: Lone tackle came versus Kansas, an unassisted stop. 2003: Redshirted. High School: Ranked the No. 17 defensive tackle in the nation by both Rivals.com and The Sporting News ... named to the DFW Coca-Cola All-Star game and logged two sacks in that game ... had 38 tackles as a senior with two fumbles forced, two sacks, six deflections and four quarterback hurries ... helped team to the 5A playoffs as both a junior and senior ... also played on the offensive line during his high school career and had 72 pancakes as a sophomore (right guard) ... excellent high school student.
OL
6-2
285
2005: Suffered a dislocation and break in his right ankle at Texas Tech and missed the remainder of the season ... started the Texas A&M and Texas Tech games at center and was one of the most solid true freshmen on the team ... also saw action throughout the season at guard ... played in a total of seven games ... had no penalties and a high passing grade of 83% in OU’s stringent grading process. High School: Three-year starter and letterman ... named Offensive Player of the Year in the Front Range Conference ... captured team MVP honors as a senior ... also played defensive tackle ... totaled 92 tackles, eight sacks and two interceptions ... also forced six fumbles ... No. 20 defensive tackle in the country (ESPN.com) ... No. 6 center in the nation (Rivals.com) ... No. 3 Postseason Colorado Top 15 (Rivals.com) ... No. 20 player in the Midlands (Scout.com) ... coached by Eric Rice. The Wrap-up: Parents: Tom and Chris Cooper ...dad played at Missouri from 1972-1975 and also wore No. 50 ... born Oct. 1, 1986 ... enjoys snow skiing and his favorite slope is Copper Mountain ... has worked security and in a hat shop.
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2006: Became a mainstay in the middle of the OU line ... started 13 of the 14 games and was in for 763 snaps ... missed the Middle Tennessee game due to injury ... had the second-highest grade on the team at 77% ... notched 125 knockdown blocks with a best of 18 at Oklahoma State ... highest game grade was 84% against OSU.
The Wrap-up: Born Feb. 8, 1985 ... son of Joseph and Shirley Coleman ... sociology major.
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
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24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-A M ER ICANS
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The Sooners 32 ALAN DAVIS
Comanche, OKLA. comanche High School
Colleyville, Texas Heritage High School
lb LB
6-1 6-2
220 210
FR-RS JR
2006: Redshirted
253
jr
2006: Moved to fullback during the season, but did not take game snaps in that position ... saw action with the special teams. 2005: Responded well when Oklahoma was hit hard by injuries at the DE position ... had a tackle high of two in three games ... logged a five-yard sack against Tulsa and a seven-yarder at Nebraska ... forced a fumble in the Tulsa game. 2004: Redshirted. High School: Lettered his last two years ... shared time at defensive end and tight end during his career ... made 25 stops and recorded three sacks on defense as a senior ... hauled in 11 catches for 130 yards as a senior on offense ... also ran for 91 yards on seven carries ... served as a team captain his senior year ... played in the Coca-Cola All-Star Classic at defensive end ... selected to play in the Oil Bowl All-Star Game ... helped lead team to a 9-2 record during his junior season ... coached by Chris Cunningham
THE SOONER S
The Wrap-up: Moved back to defensive end in the spring ... has been clocked at 4.7 in the 40-yard dash ... born May 22, 1986 ... son of Alan and Vernessa Davis.
COACHING STAFF
The Wrap-up: Born July 25, 1987 ... parents: Brent and Jan Crow.
6-2
2 0 0 7 SEAS ON
High School: Named to the 2005 OCA and Oklahoman all-state teams ... 2005 Duncan Banner Player of the Year ... District 2A-2 Linebacker of the Year ... all-area by the Lawton Constitution ... KSWO Player of the Year ... honorable mention all-state in 2004 ... had 244 tackles as a senior and led all classes ... had four sacks and an interception his senior year ... rushed for 524 yards and five touchdowns ... averaged 10.7 yards per carry ... had 38 receptions went for 457 yards and six touchdowns ... maintained perfect attendance and carried a 4.0 grade point average ... National Honor Society member ... coached by Brent Clark.
DE
BOOMER S OONER
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91 ALONZO DOTSON
83 BRODY ELDRIDGE
Alief, Texas Hastings High School
La Cygne, Kan. Prairie View High School
DE
Year 2006
6-4
262
TE
SR
G-GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks INT FC FR PBU 11-0 7 2 9 2.0-19 2.0-19 0 0 0 0
Year 2006
6-5
258
SO
G-GS Rushing Avg. TD Lg Rec. Avg. TD Long 14-7 - - - - 3-18 6.0 0 10
2006: Positioned himself for a big senior year with several outstanding plays ... five of his eight tackles came over the last four games of the season, including three at Baylor ... posted both of his sacks at Baylor, including one that resutled in a safety.
2006: Did most of his work in three-tight end sets or as a blocking back ... characterized by coaches as one of the top blockers on the team ... had three receptions on the season, including a long of 10 yards against Oregon.
2005: Sat out the season.
2005: Redshirted.
2004: Played in a backup role.
High School: Rated the No. 43 strongside defensive end in country (Rivals.com) and No. 16 player in the Midlands (Scout.com) ... All-State Kansas, 2004 ... broke his ankle in the second game of his senior year and did not play the rest of the season ... totaled 130 tackles and eight sacks his junior year ... also played tight end ... recorded 35 receptions and four touchdowns in the same season ... clocked at 4.7 seconds in the 40-yard dash ... coached by Sterling Hudson.
2003: Redshirted. In High School: His senior team went 11-3, winning a district championship ... also advanced four rounds in the state playoffs ... recorded 114 tackles (89 assisted, 25 solo), 15 tackles for loss and 12 sacks in his final prep campaign ... also competed in the discus for the track and field team. The Wrap-up: Born March 24, 1985 ... son of James and Kenyatta Davis ... majoring in sociology ... nephew of former Green Bay Packers star Santana Dotson and grandson of Alphonse Dotson, who played for the Oakland Raiders in 1970.
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFEREN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-A M ER ICANS
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The Wrap-up: Converted to tight end last spring ... son of Walt and Janet Eldridge ... born March 31, 1987.
BRODY ELDRIDG E
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Canadian, Texas Canadian High School
Arlington, Texas Arlington High School
DE
6-3
257
SO
2006: Redshirted.
The Wrapup: Born March 10, 1987 ... son of Dean and Kelly English.
Rec Yds 7 94 13 150 19 241 39 485
Avg 13.4 11.5 12.7 12.4
260
SR
TD Long 1 24 vs. Texas A&M 2 22 vs. Baylor 3 36 vs. Washington 6 36 vs. Washington
2006: Honorable mention All-Big 12 by the coaches and Associated Press ... his receptions, yards and touchdowns almost equalled the totals posted in his first two seasons ... season-high four receptions against UAB ... touchdown grabs against UAB, Missouri and Baylor ... long catch of 36 yards came in the Washington game. 2005: All-Big 12 Academic second team ... hauled in touchdown receptions against Kansas State and Texas ... season-high three catches vs. UCLA and Baylor ... receiving yardage bests were 41 against UCLA, 39 against Baylor ... fifth leading receiver on the team, tops among the tight ends.
2003: Redshirted.
The Wrap-up: Born Jan. 30, 1985 ... his brother, Matt, played defensive back at Nebraska ... son of Mickey and Patty Finley ... sociology major ... needs just 20 yards to crack OU’s career top 10 for receiving yards by a tight end ... already ranks No. 7 in catches wtih 39.
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High School: A top-35 athlete nationally by two recruiting services ... No. 24 quarterback in the nation by SuperPrep ... started at quarterback as a junior and senior and at tight end as a sophomore ... team went 12-2 his senior year with district and bi-district championships for a second consecutive year ... passed for 1,626 yards and rushed for 897 as a senior ... completed 82-of-168 passes and tossed 12 touchdowns in his final prep season ... also rushed for nine TDs and averaged 6.6 yards per carry ... coached by his father ... a hurdler on the track and field team ... qualified for the state meet in the 110 meter hurdles.
THE SOONER S
2004: Four of his six catches came over the last four games ... had a 24-yard touchdown reception at A&M ... season-high two catches at Baylor ... All-Big 12 Academic.
COACHING STAFF
High School: Three-year letterman at both running back and defensive end ... amassed 1,285 yards rushing and scored 18 touchdowns during his senior year ... recorded 33 solo tackles, 48 assists, and 11 sacks in 2004 ... led team to state semifinals as a senior ... rushed for 1,800 yards and 25 touchdowns as junior ... totaled 53 tackles and seven sacks in four games his junior season ... also participated on the track and field team ... ran the 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds ... No. 15 weakside linebacker (Rivals.com) ... No. 58 player in the Southwest (Scout.com) ... No. 49 player in Texas (Scout.com) ... No. 53 Texas Top 100 ... 7-AA All-District RB - 2003 and 2004 ... 7-AA All District DE - 2003 and 2004 ... Amarillo Globe Super Team defensive end ... recorded 315-pound bench press and 400-pound squat ... coached by Kyle Lynch.
G-GS 12-0 11-2 14-14 37-16
6-6
2 0 0 7 SEAS ON
2005: Saw spot duty in the Kansas State and Texas Tech games.
Year 2004 2005 2006 Career
TE
BOOMER S OONER
33 AUSTON ENGLISH
HISTORY 101 1950
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15 Dominique franks
96 DeMARCUS GRANGER
TULSA, OKLA. UNION HIGH School
Dallas, Texas KIMBALL High School
Db LB
5-11 6-2
183 210
FR-RS JR
2006: Redshirted High School: Tulsa World Oklahoma Player of the year ... first-team all-state by the World ... runner-up for state defensive player of the year by the Oklahoman ... KTUL Ford Award winner ... No. 26 cornerback nationally by CollegeFootballNews.com ... helped the Redskins to two 6A state titles after transferring from Owasso ... recorded seven interceptions and returned three for touchdowns as a senior ... also a return specialist who scored three touchdowns on kickoff returns during his senior season ... rushed for five touchdowns ... coached by Bill Blankenship. The Wrap-up: Born Oct. 8, 1987 ... parent: Thelma Martin ... has just 4.6% body fat and runs a 4.48 40 ... had one of the top springs on the team to move into the two-deep at cornerback.
DT
Year 2006
6-3
300
so
G-GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks INT FC FR PBU 14-0 7 13 20 4.0-9 0-0 0 0 0 0
2006: Worked his way in to a steady rotation on the defensive interior ... season-high five tackles at Texas A&M. 2005: Redshirted. High School: Rated the No. 11 player in the country (ESPN.com), No. 1 DT in the country (ESPN.com), No. 6 overall (CollegeFootballNews. com), No. 2 DT overall (CollegeFootballNews.com), No. 11 player in the country (Rivals.com), No. 3 player in Texas (Rivals.com), No. 9 player in the country (Scout.com) and No. 5 player in Texas (Scout.com) ... named a Parade All-American ... 2004 U.S. Army High School All-American ... Dallas Morning News Defensive Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004 ... totaled 79 tackles, including 25 for loss, and 17 sacks as a senior ... also forced 11 fumbles ... recorded 68 tackles and 17 sacks his junior year ... named Class 4A All-State and the Dallas area defensive player of the year as a junior ... clocked at 5.2 seconds in the 40-yard dash ... bench presses 405 pounds and squats 550 pounds ... coached by Darryl Jordan. The Wrap-up: Son of Debra Granger ... born Sept. 4, 1986 ... his mother manages a Mexican restaurant ... enjoys electronics and cars, particularly Mustangs ... cousin of Indiana Pacers player Danny Granger .
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFEREN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-A M ER ICANS
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JER MAINE G RESHAM
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TE
6-6
Rec Yds 8 161
Avg 20.1
250
TD 1
so
Long 41 vs. Texas
Year 2005 2006 Career
G-GS Rushing 11-2 48-254 12-1 46-219 23-3 94-473
Avg. 5.3 4.8 5.0
TD 2 0 2
5-6
187
SR
Lg Rec. Avg. TD Long 28 5-11 2.2 0 7 15 1-(-3) -0.3 0 -3 28 6-8 0.7 0 7
2006: Top rushing game was a seven-carry, 59-yard effort at Baylor ... drew the start in OU’s win over Texas Tech ... had a long rush of 15 yards in two games ... also a regular on special teams ... credited with four tackles on special teams.
High School: First team All-American ... Oklahoman and Tulsa World All-State First Team ... First Team Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State ... named District 5A-1 Most Valuable Player ... selected to play in the Coaches All-State Game ... caught 70 passes for 1,205 yards and 24 touchdowns his senior season ... led the Tigers to a 12-0 record before losing in the 5A semifinals ... coached by Mike Lloyd.
2005: Got a start against Baylor and responded with 30 carries for 173 yards and two touchdowns ... registered his long run of the season in that game, a 28-yarder for a touchdown ... three tackles on special teams and a blocked punt against Kansas State ... missed the Texas A&M game after suffering a dislocated right elbow at Nebraska, then tore the ACL in his left knee in the Holiday Bowl ... both injuries occured on special teams play.
The Wrap-up: Runs a 4.6 in the 40-yard dash ... Born June 16, 1988.
2004: Worked in a reserve role, but did not have any statistics.
High School: Offensive Player of the Year in 2002 as named by the San Antonio Quarterback Club ... two-time all-district and all-city selection ... three-year starter ... finished career with 4,507 rushing yards and 52 touchdowns ... carried the ball 189 times as a senior for 1,815 yards, caught 11 passes for 123 yards and scored 52 touchdowns ... had 1,626 yards on 213 carries and 18 touchdowns as a junior
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The Wrap-up: Sat out spring 2006 drills while recoveirng from surgery ... one of six collegiate finalists for the 2006 Coach Wooden Cup, a citizenship award that was presented by Athletes For A Better World in Atlanta on Jan. 24 ... received the Youth Citizen Award, recognizing volunteerism, from the United Way of Norman and Junior League of Norman in the spring of 2005 ... bench presses 420 pounds, 95 pounds more than any other Sooner back and the fourth-highest weight on the team ... born March 13, 1984 ... son of Art and Linda Gutierrez ... majoring in sociology.
THE SOONER S
2003: Redshirted.
COACHING STAFF
2006: Made a significant impact as a true freshman with eight receptions ... had one catch in eight different games ... long reception went for 41 yards against Texas ... lone touchdown was a 22-yard grab against Middle Tennssee ... his 35-yard catch on a third-and-10 play from the OU one against Nebraska launched OU’s final scoring drive of the Big 12 title game, a 99-yard march ... caught a two-point conversion in the Fiesta Bowl.
RB
2 0 0 7 SEAS ON
G-GS 14-2
21 JACOB GUTIERREZ
Ardmore, Okla. Ardmore High School
BOOMER S OONER
Year 2006
18 Jermaine Gresham
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Year 2006
15 JOEY HALZLE
5 NIC HARRIS
Huntington Beach, Calif. Golden West Comm. College
Alexandria, La. Alexandria High School
QB
6-3
G-GS Comp-Att Pct 2-0 1-2 50.0
Yds 15
208
Avg 15.0
DB
JR
TD 0
INT 0
2006: The backup at quarterback ... saw time in the Middle Tennessee and Iowa State games ... his passing statistics were posted against the Blue Raiders. Junior College: Enrolled at OU at the beginning of the 2006 spring semester ... threw for 2,077 yards and 13 touchdowns in 10 games ... can do 21 reps on the bench at 185 pounds ... runs a 4.58 in the 40-yard dash ... coached by Ray Shackleford. High School: Three-year starter in high school ... threw for 2,500 yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior ... earned first team All-Area and All-CIF honors as a senior while leading his team to the All-CIF championship ... has a 28.7-inch vertical leap. The Wrap-up: Born Jan. 29, 1986 ... son of Corky and Teresa Halzle.
Year 2005 2006 Career
G-GS UT AT Total Loss 10-2 8 8 16 0.5-0 13-8 40 28 68 7.0-42 23-10 48 36 84 7.5-42
6-3
Sacks 0.5-0 2.5-11 3.0-11
226
INT 0 4 4
JR
FC FR PBU 1 0 0 0 0 8 1 0 8
2006: All-Big 12 second team by the coaches ... spent much of the season in the nickel role before taking over as free safety for the last three games ... led OU with four interceptions, two of which came at Oregon ... fourth on the team in total tackles ... tackle high of eight came at Oregon ... credited with 2.5 sacks ... broke up two passes against Oklahoma State and Nebraska. 2005: Started the Kansas State and Texas games at free safety ... had seven tackles and one sack against KSU ... also logged seven tackles against the Longhorns and forced one fumble ... joined fellow true freshman Reggie Smith as a defensive back against the Wildcats, marking only the second time in school history that two freshmen had started in the secondary ... a mainstay on special teams units. High School: Recorded 74 tackles and intercepted 11 passes, returning four for touchdowns his senior season ... led school to consecutive state playoff appearances ... named All-CENLA defensive MVP his senior year ... totaled 81 tackles and intercepted 10 passes as a junior ... owned school record with 21 interceptions and 9 interceptions returned for touchdowns... No. 11 safety in the nation (ESPN.com) ... No. 62 player in the Southeast (Scout.com) ... No. 94 player in the nation (Rivals.com) ... No. 5 safety in the nation (Rivals.com) ... No. 7 safety in the nation (CollegeFootballNews.com) ... unanimous Defensive MVP Louisiana (2004) ... All-Central Louisiana Honors (2004) ... All-State (2004)... also played wide receiver and returned punts ... clocked at 4.5 in the 40-yard dash ... honors student ... coached by Butch Stoker.
40 CONFEREN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-A M ER ICANS
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The Wrap-up: Born Oct. 6, 1986 ... guardian is LaQuanda Harrell ... has held jobs at a sporting goods store, as a baseball umpire and a basketball official ... said the event that most shaped his life was, “growing up without parents� ... tied with fellow DB Dominique Franks for the lowest body fat percentage on the team at 4.6.
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Southlake, Texas Carroll High School
Dallas, Tex as S outh Oak Cliff High school
K
G-GS Att-Made 3-3 1-1 12-12 14-22 14-14 19-20 29-29 34-43
198
Pct Blk Long 1.000 0 29 vs. USC .636 1 52 vs. Texas .950 1 46, twice .791 2 52 vs. Texas
SR
PAT 12-12 37-38 49-50 98-100
Pct. 1.000 .974 .980 .980
2004: Took over as the starting kicker at Baylor where he made all four of his PATs ... made all 12 of his PATs on the season ... his lone field goal attempt was a 29-yard make against Southern California in the Orange Bowl ... also had primary kickoff responsibilities after taking over the placements.
The Wrap-up: Born May 16, 1986 ... son of Bill and Cookie Hartley ... majoring in marketing.
Avg 9.5
JR
TD Long 0 11 vs. Texas A&M
G-GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks INT FC FR PBU 14-11 24 18 42 6.0-19 1.0-9 1-0 1 2 7
2006: All-Big 12 Honorable Mention by the coaches and Associated Press ... helped solidify the secondary when he won a starting corner job ... season-high eight tackles at Texas A&M ... recovered fumbles against Middle Tennessee and Missouri ... also had an interception and three breakups at Missouri. 2005: Spent the season at wide receiver ... both of his receptions came against Texas A&M ... returned four kickoffs for 66 yards with a long of 29 yards against Texas ... returned seven punts for 41 yards with a long of 21 at Nebraska ... credited with one tackle ... attempted one pass (incomplete) against Texas A&M. 2004: Redshirted. High School: A three-year letterman ... competed at eight different positions during his career including punter, kicker, quarterback, running back, wide receiver and defensive back ... also returned punts and kickoffs ... posted an 8-1 record as a starting quarterback during his career ... caught 38 passes and scored 10 touchdowns his senior year ... tossed two touchdown strikes as well ... intercepted six passes on defense ... played in only two games as a senior due to a broken collarbone ... team posted a 6-5 mark ... participated in the U.S. Army High School All-American Bowl with fellow Sooners Adrian Peterson and Marcus Walker ... caught six passes and scored two touchdowns during the Coca-Cola All-Star Game ... hauled in 38 catches for 505 yards as a junior ... also intercepted four passes on defense ... team went 3-7 in 2002 and 6-5 his sophomore year ... runs a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash ... coached by J.B. Wallace ... also a three-year letterman in basketball ... was first team all-district ... averaged 11 points, six rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 assists during his junior campaign ... selected to the Midland Oilman’s Classic all-tournament team as a sophomore and junior ... earned all-tournament honors at the Coca-Cola and Elite Eight tournaments in 2002.
HISTORY
The Wrap-up: Made a successful switch from receiver to cornerback in the spring of 2006 ... born Oct. 28, 1985 ... son of Lendy and Charlotte Holmes.
SEASON REVIEW
High School: Rated No. 2 kicker in the nation by Rivals.com ... No. 71 player in Texas (SuperPrep) ... named All-State by Dallas Morning News ... three-year starter and letterman ... set a national record for points in a career by a kicker ... established a state record for extra points in a career with 90 ... recorded a long field goal of 52 yards ... 86 percent of kickoffs went for touchbacks ... also served as the team’s punter and averaged 44.3 yards per kick ... nailed 14 of his 17 field goal attempts as a junior ... hit on 11-of-13 tries in 2001 ... coached by Todd Dodge.
Rec Yds 2 19
196
THE SOONER S
2005: Named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after making all three of his field goal attempts, including one to tie the game at the end of the first overtime, against Baylor ... his 52-yarder against Texas the longest ever by a Sooner against the Longhorns ... also made a 50yarder against Nebraska ... kicked off 67 times and had 33 touchbacks ... including squibs and sky kicks, averaged 58.5 yards on kickoffs ... had just one kickoff go out of bounds.
Year 2006
G-GS 10-0
6-1
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2006: Was one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Award and second team All-Big 12 by the coaches and Associated Press ... lone field goal miss was a blocked 44-yard attempt at Oregon ... field goal percentage of .950 set a season school record and led the nation among kickers with more than 10 attempts ... had 31 touchbacks in 78 kickoffs... scored 106 points to tie for third in OU history for kick scoring in one season ... No. 8 in career kick scoring with 200 points ... his 19 field goals for the season tie for No. 2 at OU while his career total of 34 is No. 6 ... 98 career PAT makes rank No. 9 at OU.
Year 2005
DB
2 0 0 7 SEAS ON
Year 2004 2005 2006 Career
5-9
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9 JUAQUIN IGLESIAS
2 BRIAN JACKSON
Killeen, Texas Killeen High School
De Soto, Texas De Soto High School
WR
6-1
Rec Yds 19 290 41 514 60 804
Avg 15.3 12.5 13.4
201
jr
TD Long 2 34 vs. TAMU, Ore. 2 37 vs. Oregon 4 37 vs. Oregon
2006: Second on the team in receptions and yards ... top game came in the Fiesta Bowl when he led OU with six catches for 120 yards ... five grabs against Washington, Oregon and Texas ... touchdown receptions against Middle Tennessee and Oklahoma State ... long catch, a 37yarder, came at Oregon ... also a potent kick returner, had an 88-yarder for a touchdown off a free kick at Baylor ... had a total of 14 returns for 363 yards and one touchdown (averaged 25.9 per return). 2005: Emerged as a standout as a true freshman ... caught a 21-yard pass in the second overtime to give OU a win over Baylor ... also caught a touchdown against Oklahoma State ... set season highs in receptions (5) and yards (85) in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl ... had three receptions for 38 yards at UCLA and 62 receiving yards against Texas A&M ... one rush for a nine-yard gain at Nebraska. High School: Earned all-area honors as a junior ... recorded 42 catches for 886 and 10 touchdowns as a senior ... threw two passes during his career, both for touchdowns ... also returned kicks ... named first team all-district as a senior in district 16-4A ... a starter on the basketball team where he averaged 17 points per game ... ran the 400, 800, and 1,600 relays as well ... coached by Sam Jones.
DB
Year 2006
6-1
190
2006: Played in five games with tackles in the Baylor and Nebraska games and a season-best two in the Fiesta Bowl. 2005: Redshirted. High School: Rated the No. 17 cornerback in the nation (ESPN.com), No. 20 cornerback in the country (Rivals.com), No. 34 player Postseason Texas Top 100 (Rivals.com), No. 59 player in the state of Texas (Scout. com) and No. 61 player in the Southwest (Scout.com) ... made 35 tackles and intercepted six passes as a senior ... team posted a 9-2 mark in 2004 ... totaled 30 tackles and four picks during his senior season ... clocked at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash ... competed on track and field team ... honors student ... coached by Dave Meadows. The Wrap-up: Sat out spring 2006 drills after suffering a knee injury during off-season conditioining ... son of Steven Jackson and O.C. and Cathy Johnson ... his cousin, Chris Draft, is a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons ... born May 4, 1987.
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The Wrap-up: Runs 4.45 in the 40 ... trying to become the 22nd 1,000-yard receiver in school history ... son of Bobby and Bernita Iglesias ... father owns a barber shop ... born Aug. 22, 1987 ... pronounced WAH-keen E-glay-C-us.
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Gilmer, Texas Gilmer High School
Longview, Texas Longview High School
WR
G-GS 10-0 12-5 22-5
Rec Yds 10 170 36 378 46 548
Avg 17.0 10.5 11.9
177
jr
TD Long 1 55 vs. Okla. State 3 32 vs. Texas Tech 4 55 vs. Okla. State
2005: Speedster who made an impact as a true freshman ... had a 55-yard catch and run touchdown against Oklahoma State ... season highs with four catches and 70 yards against Baylor ... two catches for 32 yards in the Holiday Bowl ... one rush for eight yards vs. Kansas.
Avg 14.2 16.0 15.4
JR
TD Long 2 42 vs. Texas A&M 10 73 vs. MT 12 73 vs. MT
2006: All-Big 12 second team by the coaches and Associated Press ... ... led the Sooners in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches ... tied the school record with 11 receptions against Texas Tech ... went over 100 receiving yards in five games with a best of 164 versus Middle Tennessee, a bowl team ... set a quarter record in that game after hauling in three passes for 134 yards in the first period ... set Big 12 Championship Game records with 10 receptions and 142 yards ... also caught two TDs in the win over Nebraska ... became the fastest player in OU history to reach 1,000 career receiving yards when he did it in his 19th game (at Missouri) ... ranks No. 6 at OU for receptions in a season, No. 3 in receiving yards and No. 3 in touchdown receptions ... had at least one touchdown in seven games and two scoring catches in three ... suffered a knee injury early in the Fiesta Bowl and missed most of the game (no statistics). 2005: All-Big 12 honorable mention (Big 12 Coaches) ... named to The Sporting News’ Freshman All-America honorable mention team and All-Big 12 Freshman Team ... led the Sooners in receptions and receiving yards ... season-high eight receptions at Nebraska ... caught seven passes for 79 yards in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl ... hauled in five passes for a season-best 118 yards against Texas A&M ... had TD catches against Kansas and Texas Tech ... ended season ranked No. 3 at OU for receiving yards by a freshman and for receptions by a freshman ... became the fourth freshman in OU history to lead the team in receiving, the first since 1975. High School: Caught 29 passes for 638 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior ... had 27 catches for 826 yards and six touchdowns as a junior ... three-time all-district first team selection at wide receiver ... named first team All-State his final two years ... No. 13 wide receiver (ESPN. com) ... No. 93 player in the nation (ESPN.com) ... No. 6 wide receiver in the country (Rivals.com and Scout.com) ... No. 68 player in the nation (Rivals.com) ... No. 7 Postseason Texas Top 100 (Rivals.com) ... No. 1 wide receiver in Texas (Scout.com) ... first team All-East Texas by Texas Sports Writers ... has a 38-inch vertical jump ... coached by John King.
HISTORY
The Wrap-up: Born Dec. 30, 1986 ... son of Moses and Marva Kelly, both of whom are mechanical engineers ... ranks No. 11 in OU career receiving yards, No. 12 in recptions and No. 9 in TD catches ... missed spring practice while recuperating from an injury.
SEASON REVIEW
The Wrap-up: Ran 4.49 in the 40 last spring ... born Oct. 14, 1986 ... son of Manuel and Marylyn Anderson ... eats a whole bag of peanut M&Ms before every game.
Rec Yds 33 471 62 993 95 1,464
217
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High School: Played quarterback and wide receiver ... threw for 48 career touchdowns, ran for 18 touchdowns, and caught 17 touchdowns ... set school season passing record ... No. 13 wide receiver in the nation (Rivals.com) ... No. 16 player Postseason Texas Top 100 (Rivals.com) ... No. 21 player in Texas (SuperPrep) ... MVP District 13-AAA (2004) ... MVP All East Texas (2004) ... first team All-State (2004) ... Dave Campbell Player of the Year (2004) ... first team All-State (2003) ... also a member of the basketball and track and field teams ... coached by Jeff Traylor.
G-GS 11-7 14-13 25-20
6-4
COACHING STAFF
2006: Had a big jump in production as a sophomore ... set career highs with six receptions for 87 yards against Texas Tech ... equalled that career-best with six grabs in the Fiesta Bowl ... TD grabs against Tech, Colorado and in the Fiesta Bowl ... his long play, a 32-yard catch, came in the Tech game ... rushed twice for 13 yards with a long of nine against Texas ... missed the Baylor game due to injury.
Year 2005 2006 Career
WR
2 0 0 7 SEAS ON
Year 2005 2006 Career
5-11
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Scottsdale, Ariz. SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Kingfisher, Okla. Kingfisher High School
P
Year 2006
G No. 8 11
5-9
178
JR
Yards Avg. TB FC 50+ 369 33.5 1
LB
I20 9
2006: Oklahoma’s punter on short fields ... nine of his 11 kicks were downed inside the 20 with only one touchback, none in his last 10 punts ... had three downed inside the five. 2005: Redshirted. Junior College: Averaged 43.9 yards per punt as a freshman for the Fighting Artichokes of Scottsdale Community College. High School: Earned two varsity letters as a punter and tailback for Chaparral High School in hometown of Scottsdale, Ariz. ... averaged 39.3 yards per punt as a senior ... also tallied 230 yards rushing on 26 carries and 208 yards receiving on six catches ... scored three touchdowns in his final prep season ... earned All-East Sky Region honors as a junior ... coached by Ron Estabrook. The Wrap-up: Son of Phil Knall and Debbie Bell ... born April 13, 1986.
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Year 2005 2006 Career
G-GS UT AT Total Loss 11-0 3 0 3 1.0-1 13-4 20 17 37 4.5-10 24-4 23 17 40 5.5-11
6-0
Sacks 0-0 0-0 0-0
235
INT 0 0 0
jr
FC 0 1 1
FR 0-0 1-0 1-0
PBU 0 0 0
2006: Logged his best tackle total with seven against the Aggies ... two tackles for loss at Oklahoma State ... forced a fumble against Middle Tennessee ... recovered a fumble in the Fiesta Bowl ... ranked second on the team in special teams tackles with 10. 2005: Saw spot duty at middle linebacker ... got most of his action on the Sooners’ special teams ... made a tackle for loss against Oklahoma State. High School: Three-year letterman and starter ... also played fullback ... led team in tackles with 168 his senior year and 505 over his career ... team won the 3A state championship in 2003 and advanced to semifinals in 2004 ... rushed for 12 touchdowns as a senior ... No. 8 inside LB in the nation (ESPN.com) ... No. 2 in the Midlands (SuperPrep and Scout.com) ... No. 9 linebacker in the nation (Scout.com) ... No. 2 player in Oklahoma (Scout.com) ... No. 4 inside LB in the nation (Rivals.com) ... No. 62 player in the nation (Rivals.com) ... Parade First Team All-American (2004) ... The Oklahoman All-State (2004) ... first team Coaches All-State 2004 ... nominated for the March of Dimes Oklahoma Headliners Banquet as one of the top scholar-athletes in the state of Oklahoma ... competed on the basketball and track teams ... honors student ... coached by Jeff Myers.
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The Wrap-up: Benched 380 last spring to tie for No. 2 among OU’s TE/LB group ... son of Terrell and LaDona Lofton ... born June 9, 1986 ... versatile player that could see action in the middle or on the outside.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL
NORMAN, OKLA. NORMAN High School
DE LB
6-1 6-2
260 210
FR-RS JR
RB LB
5-11 6-2
190 210
FR-RS JR
High School: Four-year starter ... named district defensive lineman of the year as a senior ... had 28 tackles, four tackles for loss and five and one-half sacks ... rated the No. 25 defensive tackle nationally by CollegeFootballNews.com, No. 45 by Scout ... rated the No. 33 strongside defensive end by Rivals ... earned first team all-district honors as a junior ... recorded 50 tackles, including 10 sacks, as a junior ... also had one interception and three fumble recoveries ... coached by Terry Morris.
High School: Rushed for 1,513 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior ... averaged 6.1 yards per carry ... also caught 23 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns ... all-district and all-conference as a senior ... district offensive player of the year ... Oklahoman second team all-state ... Oklahoma Coaches Association first-team all-stater ... Oklahoman Big All-City team ... team MVP ... a three-year starter ... played defensive back and running back his sophomore and junior years before switching to running back full-time as a senior ... coached by Butch Peters.
The Wrap-up: Born Sept. 5, 1987 ... parents: Prince and Faryce Macon.
The Wrap-up: Born Nov. 4, 1987 ... parents: Rudy and Ellen Garcia.
COACHING STAFF
2006: Redshirted
2 0 0 7 SEAS ON
2006: Redshirted
BOOMER S OONER
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16 HAYS McEACHERN
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. SOUTHEAST High School
Austin, Texas Austin High School
LB dt
6-2 6-4
210 289
JR FR-RS
QB
5-11
180
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2006: Redshirted
2006: The holder for all placements during the season.
High School: National defensive player of the year by USA Today ... 2005 Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year ... named to the OCA All-State team ... All-City Athletic Conference Player of the Year ... logged 82 tackles, 20 sacks and recovered nine fumbles as a senior ... all-area, all-state and all-metro as a junior ... finished that season with 83 tackles, including 23 tackles for loss, and 20 sacks ... had one interception (returned 48 yards for a touchdown) and two fumble recoveries ... all-state by the Oklahoman and Tulsa World ... best DL by Oklahoma Kickoff Magazine ... played in the U.S. Army High School All-American game ... Parade All-American ... coached by Michael Branch.
2005: Took over as the holder on placements prior to the Holiday Bowl game ... won the most inspirational walk-on and scout team player of the year awards.
The Wrap-up: Born Feb. 25, 1988 ... parents: Gerald and the late Patricia McCoy.
The Wrap-up: Born June 4, 1985 ... son of Randy and Jenna McEachern ... his father played quarterback at Texas and his mother was a cheerleader for the Longhorns ... his mother edited Mack Brown’s first book and is also editing his second ... both of his grandfathers played Division I football (paternal at TCU, maternal at North Texas) and both were high school coaches ... majoring in film and video studies.
2004: Redshirted. High School: Got the starting job in the final game of his junior season ... threw for 1,800 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior ... also played basketball (point guard) and participated in track and field (high jump) ... football coach was Steve Davis.
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GERALD McCOY
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MeSquite, Texas Horn High School
Derby, Kan. Butler County Comm. College
DT
6-2
297
so
OL
6-3
297
Sr
2006: Played in a backup role at guard in five games.
2005: Redshirted.
Junior College: Enrolled at mid-year during the 2005-06 school year ... two-year starter at Butler County Community College ... helped Butler to two conference titles and a 20-3 record in two seasons ... second team all-conference selection ... four-star pick by Scout.com ... ran the 40-yard dash in 5.2 seconds ... attended Derby High School in Derby, Kan ... coached by Troy Morrell.
High School: Three-year starter and letterman ... played tight end and defensive end ... totaled 95 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 2004 ... recorded 14 tackles for loss during his senior year ... runs a 4.9 40-yard dash ... bench pressed 320 pounds and squats 400 pounds ... also a standout basketball player ... coached by Don Payne.
The Wrap-up: Born Feb. 3, 1986 ... son of Michael and Debra-Ann Moore.
COACHING STAFF
The Wrap-up: Born Sept. 14, 1986 ... son of Roderick and Bernadine Moore ... mother is a highway patrol sergeant ... father played football at Tennessee-Chattanooga.
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2006: Worked in a reserve role.
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High School: Two-year starter ... senior team captain ... had 17 catches for 359 yards and four touchdowns as a senior ... had a long of 44 yards ... led Rangers to their most successful season ever as the team averaged more than 50 points per game ... rated the No. 25 tight end in the nation by Rivals and was a PrepStar All-Region pick ... played deep snapper, too ... unanimous District 24 4A selection at tight end ... THSCA 4A Academic All-Stater ... named to the all-area team ... also lettered in baseball and basketball ... coached by Tim Teykl.
High School: Named 2005 Sunset Region Offensive Player of the Year ... earned all-state honors in 2005 and was an all-conference pick three consecutive years ... rushed for 1,947 yards and 27 touchdowns in his senior season ... also caught 22 passes for 724 yards and seven touchdowns ... had 64 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions while playing defensive back ... played in the U.S. Army High School All-American game ... led his high school basketball team to a 2005 state title ... was a top-30 basketball recruit as well ... coached by David White.
The Wrap-up: Born Dec. 18, 1987 ... parents: Cletus and Margie Mensik.
The Wrap-up: Born Feb. 12, 1988 ... parent: Kevin Murray ... logged a 4.43 (team best) 40 time and a 41-inch (second to Jonathan Nelson) vertical jump during winter testing ... in three spring scrimmages he carried 29 times for 327 yards, an average of 11.3 yards per attempt.
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7 demarco murray
ROSENBERG, TEXAS TERRY High School
LAS VEGAS, NEV. BISHOP GORMAN High SCHOOL
te LB
6-5 6-2
248 210
FR-RS JR
RB LB
6-0 6-2
191 210
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2006: Redshirted
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MANSFIELD, TEXAS SUMMITT High School
Conway, S.c. Independence COMM. cOLLEGE
DB LB
5-11 6-2
176 210
FR-RS JR
2006: Redshirted
Avg. 136 761 897
191
SR
TD Lg Rec-Yds TD KOR-Yds Tack 5.5 2 4-8 0 4-69 8 4.5 4 0-0 0 0-0 0 4.6 6 4-8 0 4-69 8
2006: All-Big 12 honorable mention by the Big 12 coaches and Associated Press ... became the starter after Adrian Peterson was injured, then missed the Texas Tech and Baylor games due to injury ... exceeded 100 yards in four games with a best of 173 on 32 carries at Texas A&M ... long rush of 65 yards went for a touchdown on the first snap of the second half at Oklahoma State ... a standout on special teams before taking on a central role as a running back ... was credited with four tackles.
High School: Attended Conway High School in Conway, S.C. ... played defensive back, running back and kick returner ... recorded 105 tackles and four sacks as a senior ... rushed for 681 yards and seven touchdowns on 103 carries ... averaged 33 yards per return, including a 92-yard kickoff return for a touchdown ... first team All-State (2003) ... participated in 2002 Shrine Bowl ... coached by David Ward.
HISTORY
The Wrap-up: Ran 4.46 second in the 40-yard dash in winter drills ... his 4.9% body fat is third lowest on the team ... also logged the best vertical jump on the team at 37.5 inches ... son of Veronica Bromell and Roland Patrick ... has worked with his father in brick masonry ... born Feb. 15, 1984.
SEASON REVIEW
Junior College: No. 14 player in the JC Top 25 (Rivals.com) ... No. 23 JUCO player in the nation (CollegeFootballNews.com) ... first team Jayhawk All-Conference (2004) ... preseason All-American by J.C. Gridwire (2004) ... sat out most of his sophomore season at Independence (Kan.) Community College with a broken fibula and received a medical hardship.
THE SOONER S
2005: Converted from defensive back to running back early in the season ... got his first carries in game four vs. Kansas State ... carried 15 times for 49 yards against Baylor ... had three attempts for 42 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown, against Texas A&M ... logged three carries for 31 yards in the Oklahoma State game and scored the first touchdown of the game on a 27-yard sprint ... two of his four receptions came in the Kansas game ... his longest catch, a 12-yarder, came against Baylor ... had four kickoff returns for 69 yards with a long of 31 against Oregon in the Holiday Bowl ... credited with eight tackles and one fumble recovery (Baylor) as a special teams standout.
COACHING STAFF
The Wrap-up: Born May 6, 1988 ... parents: Brian and Pamela Nelson ... team-best 41.5-inch vertical jump in winter testing.
Year G-GS Rush 2005 11-0 25 2006 12-4 169 Career 23-4 194
6-0
2 0 0 7 SEAS ON
High School: A three-year starter at cornerback ... recorded only one interception and a handful of break-ups during his senior season when opponents stayed away from his side of the field ... rated the No. 10 cornerback and the No. 112 player in the nation by ESPN ... helped the Jaguars to a 9-4 record in the 4-5A district ... made 40 tackles, one interception and four fumble recoveries as a junior ... also a standout sprinter on the track team ... coached by Kyle Geller.
RB
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49 IAN PLEASANT
Lewisville, Texas Lewisville High School
ALEXANDRIA, VA. WEST HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LB
Year 2004 2005 2006 Career
6-2
231
G-GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks INT FC 12-0 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 7-1 9 1 10 2.0-5 1.0-4 0-0 0 13-4 6 5 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 32-5 17 7 24 2.0-5 1.0-4 0-0 0
SR
FR 0-0 0-0 2-0 2-0
FB
PBU 0 0 0 0
2006: Started at strongside linebacker against UAB and Middle Tennessee ... suffered a torn finger tendon in the Iowa State game, but missed only one contest (Colorado) ... tackle best of three against Texas ... recovered fumbles against Washington and Baylor. 2005: Started at strong side linebacker at UCLA for the injured Clint Ingram ... responded with 10 tackles, nine of which were unassisted ... also had two tackles for loss in that game and one sack for minus-four yards. 2004: Got two of his three tackles at Oklahoma State ... saw action in 13 games. 2003: Redshirted. High School: Consensus top-10 linebacker in the nation by major recruiting services ... Top 100 Dream Team by PrepStar ... U.S. Army All-American ... District 7-5A Defensive Player of the Year ... twice named first team all-district ... lettered three years and was a starter for two and one-half seasons ... made 138 tackles, including 10 for loss, four sacks and two fumble recoveries during his senior campaign ... recorded 88 tackles, 12 for loss, and two interceptions as a junior ... coached by Ronnie Gage ... competed on the basketball team. The Wrap-up: Logged a vertical of 36.5 inches last spring ... born Oct. 11, 1984 ... son of Dwayne and Susan Pleasant ... sociology major ... his cousin, Erwin Swiney, played college ball at Nebraska before moving on to the Green Bay Packers.
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SR
G-GS Rushing Avg. TD Lg Rec. Avg. TD Long 12-1 - - - - 2-13 6.5 0 11
2006: Saw some time at fullback, but played most extensively on special teams ... caught two passes, both at Oregon. 2005: Redshirted. Junior College: Played at West Hills in Coalinga, Calif., ... started at linebacker both years ...First Team All-Valley Conference as a sophomore, honorable mention as a freshman ... team won the Graffiti Bowl ... coached by Mark Gritton. High School: Three-year starter at linebacker for Hayfield Secondary School, Alexandria, Va. … his senior year shortened due to the D.C., sniper attacks … finished with 180 career tackles, 80 assisted, eight sacks and one interception…played fullback for one game… two rushes for 33 yards, two receptions for 80 yards … honorable mention 2001/02 all-metro (Virginia, D.C. and Maryland) … all-district first team on defense as a junor and senior and second team all-region …coach was Billy Pugh. The Wrap-up: Joined the team in the spring of 2005 ... born June 22, 1984 ... son of Mike Pleasant, a former OU player and track & field conference champion, and Lori Higgins ... his stepfather is Frank Higgins ... played nine seasons of hockey prior to high school and then again recreationally during high school ... majoring in sociology.
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Las Vegas, Nev. Bishop GormAn High School
Atlanta, Ga. Washington High School
LB
237
SO
G-GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks INT FC FR PBU 9-0 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0
2006: Missed the season after suffering a knee injury during off-season drills ... redshirted. 2005: True freshman who saw most of his snaps on special teams ... logged tackles against Tulsa, Nebraska and Oklahoma State.
6-5
330
Jr
2006: All-Big 12 honorable mention by the coaches and Associated Press ... graded at 76% for the season ... top grade was 84% at Oklahoma State ... notched 108 knockdown blocks on the season with a best of 12 against Oregon and Oklahoma State ... had the highest snap count on the line with 809. 2005: Played in 10 games, mostly at left guard as a true freshman ... saw some action at left tackle early in the season. High School: Three-year starter at offensive tackle ... recorded 87 pancake blocks and graded 91 percent ... named to the Super 11 by the Atlanta Journal Constitution in 2004 ... played nose tackle in goal line situations ... coached by Rodney Cofield. The Wrap-up: Versatile performer who can play guard or tackle ... born Oct. 10, 1986 ... son of Wanda Bryant and George Robinson ... guardians are Connie Bryant and Clifford Austin ... worked as a hawker selling programs and peanuts at Atlanta Braves games ... great nephew of singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson ... has visited Australia.
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High School: Four-year letterman ... played linebacker, defensive back, tight end and fullback ... had 94 tackles and six sacks as senior ... recorded 96 tackles and six sacks as junior ... ran for a career-best 393 yards as junior ... No. 30 player in the nation (ESPN.com) ... No. 2 linebacker in the nation (ESPN.com) ... No. 7 player in the Northwest (Scout.com) ... No. 2 outside LB in the nation (Rivals.com) ... No. 26 player in the nation (Rivals.com) ... No. 1 Postseason Nevada Top 10 (Rivals.com) ... No. 24 overall (CollegeFootballNews.com) ... No. 3 LB overall (CollegeFootballNews.com) ... USA Today First Team All-American (2004) ... Nevada’s Gatorade Player of the Year (2004) ... played in 2005 U.S. Army All-American game ... clocked at 4.57 in the 40-yard dash ... honors student ... state high school wrestling champion and five-time national Judo champion ... coached by David White.
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The Wrap-up: Suffered a torn ACL just after the completion of spring practice in 2006 then underwent more surgery on an LCL injury in the spring of 2007 ... son of Craig and Barbara Reynolds ... born Sept. 20, 1986 ... held a part-time job at his parents’ boat rental company.
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Salem, N.J. Salem High School
Sand Springs, Okla. Charles Page High School
LB
Year 2006
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So
G-GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks INT FC FR PBU 9-0 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0
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6-1
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High School: Played tight end, safety and deep snapper ... three-year starter ... special teams player of the year on his team as a senior ... all-district defensive back as a senior as well.
2006: Worked in a reserve role. 2005: Redshirted. High School: Four-year letterman ... recorded 34 tackles and one sack his senior year after recovering from an off-season automobile accident in which he suffered fractures to neck vertebrae ... posted 95 tackles, six sacks, and eight caused fumbles as a junior ... totaled 80 tackles and four sacks as a sophomore ... started at defensive end his freshman year ... had 49 tackles and three sacks ... honor student ... coached by Dave Lindenmuth ... runs a 4.6 40-yard dash.
The Wrap-up: Born: June 21, 1988 ... Parents: John and Pam Shaw ... member of the Osage and Ponca tribes.
The Wrap-up: Born Feb. 8, 1987 ... son of Myria Robinson and Craig Parsley ... was in a serious automobile accident in May 2004 -- he broke two vertebrae in his neck and required 60-70 stitches on his back, face, nose and eye socket ... once attended a 10-day football camp in Hawaii ... his uncle, Damion Johnson, was an offensive lineman at Kansas State and then later with the New York Giants.
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2006: Handled all of the long snaps for OU in his true freshman season ... credited with a tackle against Washington.
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Raleigh, N.c. Hargrave Academy
Edmond, Okla. Santa Fe High School
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2005: Redshirted.
The Wrap-up: Moved from defensive tackle to the offensive line in the spring of 2006 and immediately impressed the offensive staff ... ran the 40 in 4.95 last spring ... his cousin, Cedric, is on the roster of the NBA’s OKC/New Orleans Hornets and was a former standout at NC State... born March 16, 1985 ... was born with club foot deformity (wears a size 15 right shoe, a size 18 left).
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UT 30 30 60
AT 17 11 28
Total 47 40 87
197
JR
Loss Sacks INT FC FR 2.0-4 0-0 2-14 0 1-0 2.5-5 0-0 3-94 0 1-8 4.5-9 0-0 5-108 0 2-8
PBU 3 8 11
2006: All-Big 12 first team by the Associated Press, second team by the coaches ... was honorable mention as a return specialist on the coaches’ team ... started the first three games at cornerback before moving to the strong safety position ... did not start against Colorado due to injury ... two of his three interceptions came at Baylor ... returned one 42 yards for a touchdown against the Bears and had another that covered 52 yards to set up another Sooner TD ... also intercepted a pass against Nebraska ... tackle best of seven came at Oregon ... three PBU at Baylor ... had 33 of the team’s 34 punt returns on the season... had a 61-yarder for a touchdown against Middle Tennessee ... returned Washington punter Sean Douglas’ school-record 82-yard punt 62 yards ... returned 37 punts for 287 yards, an average of 7.8 per return (No. 8 in the Big 12) ... returned 12 kickoffs for 271 yards (22.6 per return) with a long of 55 yards at Oregon ... caught one pass, a 12-yarder, against Washington.
HISTORY
The Wrap-up: An outstanding athlete ... converted from strong safety to cornerback in the spring of 2007 ... had a 36.5-inch vertical leap last spring ... summer jobs have included working in a sporting goods store, as a janitor and at an amusement park ... born Sept. 13, 1986 ... son of Reginald and Brenda Smith.
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High School: Four-year starter ... played WR, RB and DB ... made 63 tackles and intercepted six passes (two returned for touchdowns) as a senior ... rushed the ball 122 times for 935 yards and nine TDs ... caught 47 passes for 607 yards and eight TDs his senior year ... registered 73 tackles and nine INTs in 2003 ... scored 20 offensive TDs as a junior ... led Edmond Santa Fe to 6A championship game as a junior ... finished his career with 28 INTs ... No. 4 cornerback in the nation (ESPN.com) ... No. 1 player in the Midlands (Scout.com) ... No. 5 cornerback in the nation (Rivals.com) ... No. 4 CB nation (CollegeFootballNews.com) ... 2005 U.S. Army High School All-American ... USA Today First Team All-American ... The Oklahoman All-State in 2003 and 2004 ... The Oklahoman Player of the Year for 2003 ... runs the 40 in 4.47 seconds ... competed on the basketball and track and field teams ... honors student ... coached by Dan Cocannouer.
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2005: Named to The Sporting News’ Freshman All-America and All-Big 12 Freshman teams ... started the last nine games at strong safety ... posted interceptions against Kansas State and Texas A&M ... recovered a fumble in the Baylor game ... tackle best of eight vs. Nebraska and Texas A&M ... had seven tackles in the Holiday Bowl win over Oregon.
COACHING STAFF
High School: Recorded 32 tackles, eight for loss, and three sacks in 2004 ... saw limited action due to finger injury ... played at Southeast Raleigh (N.C.) High School prior to Hargrave ... coached by Robert Puntry.
Year 2005 2006 Career
6-1
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2006: Saw action in seven games for 74 snaps as a backup guard ... credited with 10 knockdowns, including three at Missouri ... missed all of the preseason drills and the first three games after an off-season weightlifting accident.
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86 ADRIAN TAYLOR
Austin, Texas Stephen F. Austin High School
MANSFI ELD, T EXAS MANSFI ELD HIGH SCHOOL
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Avg 8.1
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TD Long 0 25 vs. Washington
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2006: Redshirted
2005: Worked in a reserve role.
High School: District IV-5A Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior ... named to the All-Arlington first team ... team defensive MVP ... logged 50 tackles, including six for loss, and a fumble recovery as a senior ... caught a touchdown pass and blocked two punts as well ... logged 63 tackles and seven sacks as a junior ... member of the player’s council team leadership group ... three-year starter and a senior captain ... coached by Kirk Thor.
2004: Redshirted.
The Wrap-up: Born June 21, 1988 ... parents: Adrian and Tina Taylor.
2006: Played in nine games and drew a start against Washington ... had a season-high four grabs for 45 yards against the Huskies ... three receptions for 27 yards against UAB.
High School: A two-year starter and three-year letterman ... also played at free safety ... had 40 catches for 885 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2003 ... averaged 22.1 yards per catch in his final season ... voted the team’s top receiver ... team posted a record of 5-5 ... had 35 catches for 770 yards and eight scores during his junior year. The Wrap-up: Excelled in the spring of 2006 ... has run the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds ... coached by Steve Davis ... also competed on the basketball and track and field teams ... born March 24, 1986 ... Parent: Loretta Griffin.
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WR
6-4
Rec Yds 2 26
Avg 13.0
184
SO
TD Long 0 15 vs. Nebraska
2006: Played in 12 games as a true freshman ... caught one pass for 11 yards against Middle Tennessee and another for 15 against Nebraska.
6-3
306 255
JR
2006: The season-long starter at right guard ... had the highest knockdown total for the season at 125, including a best of 19 against Texas ... graded at 76% for the season with a high mark of 83% against Colorado. Junior College: Earned first team AJCA and NJCAA All-America honors in 2005 ... named Offensive Lineman of the Year in the Kansas Jayhawk Conference ... four-star pick by Scout.com ... graded at 77% over the course of the 2005 season ... coached by Jeff Leiker. The Wrap-up: Runs the 40-yard dash in 5.28 seconds ... born Dec. 26, 1985 ... missed spring ball while recovering from surgery.
The Wrap-up: Born Sept. 11, 1987... Parents: Dexter and Debora Tennell.
COACHING STAFF
High School: All-Metroplex by the Dallas Morning News ... Elite 11 by Fort Worth Star-Telegram ... honorable mention all-state ... earned all-district honors as a senior ... named team MVP ... nominated for the Oil Bowl ... participated in the state track meet in the triple jump ... academic all-district ... finished his senior season with more than 1,000 yards receiving... rushed for 1,127 yards his senior season... also one of the top basketball players in Texas ... played in the U.S. Army High School All-American game ... caught nine touchdown passes as a junior ... runs the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds ... coached by Jim Bennett.
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73 Brandon WALKER
Irving, Texas Stephen F. Austin High School
BOOMER S OONER
Year 2006
80 Adron Tennell
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41 DARIEN WILLIAMS
Waco, Texas Waco High School
Mesquite, Texas North Mesquite High School
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Year G-GS UT 2004 5-4 10 2005 6-0 3 2006 14-11 19 Career 25-15 32
AT 4 5 13 22
Total 14 8 30 52
5-11
192
SR
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2006: All-Big 12 second team by the coaches, honorable mention by Associated Press ... took over as a starter in game four ... had interceptions against Missouri, Texas A&M and in the Fiesta Bowl (33-yard touchdown) ... took the pick back 19 yards against the Aggies to set up a field goal ... tackle best of five at Missouri ... tops on the team with nine pass deflections ... broke up four passes at Oregon ... forced a fumble against Nebraska. 2005: All-Big 12 Academic second team ... bothered by a dislocated shoulder during preseason drills ... rebounded to play in eight games ... season-best three tackles against TCU. 2004: Came out of his redshirt in game nine at A&M ... five tackles in first start vs. Nebraska ... started the last four games of the season. High School: Rated the No. 35 player in the nation (Insiders.com) ... No. 9 player in Texas (SuperPrep) ... No. 3 corner in the nation (Insiders. com) ... three-year starter ... recorded 30 tackles and caused two fumbles as a senior ... allowed just one pass completion in 25 attempts ... returned two kickoffs for 67 yards ... participated in U.S. Army High School All-American Game with Sooner signees Lendy Holmes and Adrian Peterson ... made 39 stops and returned one kickoff for 24 yards in 2002 when team posted an 11-1 record and reached the area finals ... coached by Johnny Tusa ... first-team academic all-district honors in 2003 and 2002 and second-team mention as a sophomore. The Wrap-up: Sat out the spring of 2006 while recovering from shoulder surgery ... has been clocked at 4.4 in the 40 ... born May 23, 1986 ... son of Marquitha Walker ... has collected all his shoe boxes since the sixth grade -- favorite pair is the Kevin Garnett style he got in the eighth grade.
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Year 2004 2005 2006 Career
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UT 1 27 40 68
AT Total Loss 0 1 0-0 16 43 0.5-1 27 67 4.5-24 43 111 5.0-25
6-0
Sacks 0-0 0-0 2.0-18 2.0-18
197
INT 0 0 1 1
SR
FC 0 0 2 2
FR PBU 0-0 1 1-0 0 1-0 4 2-0 5
2006: All-Big 12 honorable mention by the Coaches and Associated Press ... started the first 11 games at free safety before missing the Oklahoma State game with an injury ... played in a backup role in the Big 12 Championship ... had the highest tackle total of the season by any Sooner with 13 against Washington ... had nine stops each against Iowa State and Texas A&M ... had a 35-yard interception return against Iowa State ... recovered a fumble at Oregon ... forced fumbles in the UAB and Missouri games. 2005: Started the last three games and the Holiday Bowl at free safety and played extensively throughout the season ... tackle best of 11 at Texas Tech ... had 10 tackles at UCLA ... six stops in the bowl game ... recovered a fumble against Kansas State. 2004: Played in a reserve role and logged one tackle against Houston ... broke up a pass against Kansas. 2003: Redshirted. High School: No. 10 safety in the country by Rivals.com ... first team all-district defensive back and running back ... selected to play in the DFW Coca-Cola All-Star Game ... recorded 49 tackles, caused one fumble, recovered one fumble and had one interception in 11 games as a senior ... scored six touchdowns on 20 carries and rushed for 411 yards as a senior ... coached by Steve Bragg. The Wrap-up: Ran a 4.48 40 and benched 325 pounds during spring 2006 testing ... born Nov. 20, 1984 ... son of Leonard and Terri Williams ... sociology major ... suffered a broken jaw, but survived a serious car accident when he was eight -- car rolled eight times, “The only reason I lived was because I was wearing my seat belt.� ... wears No. 41 because his mother picked it for him in little league ... his uncle, Carl Richardson, played in the NFL for Miami and the Houston Oilers ... missed spring ball while recovering from injury.
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Houston, Texas Lamar High School
Longvi ew, t exas Longvi ew H igh S chool
DE
6-5
INT 0 0 0
SR
FC 0 0 0
FR 1-0 0-0 1-0
OL
PBU 0 0 0
2006: Played in eight games in his first season off knee surgery ... season-high two tackles against Texas.
321
SO
2006: Named to The Sporting News’ Freshman All-America second team ... became the starter just before the Missouri game after Branndon Braxton went down with a broken leg, then started the last six games ... played 462 snaps ... had 75 knockdowns, including 15 against Texas A&M ... posted his best grade of the season, 85%, against Texas Tech. High School: Unanimous first team all-district as a senior ... first team All-East Texas ... second team Texas All-State ... played in the Max Emfinger All-Star game ... first team Preseason SuperPrep team ... Named second team all-district 12-5A as a junior ... coached by John King. The Wrap-up: Born July 19, 1988 ... parents: Freddie and Veronica Williams.
2004: Reserve defensive end. 2003: Redshirted.
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High School: Defensive Player of the Year by the Houston Chronicle ... twice named all-district ... three-year starter at defensive end ... considered one of the top 50 players at his position by several recruiting services ... team went 9-3 in his final season ... made 57 stops, including 20 for loss, and recovered a fumble and forced a fumble in 2002 ... led the team in sacks with 14 ... coached by Tom Knowlen.
COACHING STAFF
2005: Appeared to be primed for a big season, then suffered a torn ACL in the opener against TCU and was lost for the season ... had four tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery before suffering the injury ... one of two defensive ends, the other being Larry Birdine, who was projected for significant playing time only to be lost to injury.
6-5
2 0 0 7 SEAS ON
Year G-GS UT AT Total Loss Sacks 2005 1-1 3 1 4 1.0-10 1.0-10 2006 8-0 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 Career 9-1 6 2 8 1.0-10 1.0-10
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The Wrap-up: Missed 2006 spring practices while recovering from surgery ... born April 20, 1985 ... son of John and Annie Williams ... communication major ... cousin of Derrick Johnson (former Texas linebacker), Michael Johnson (world class sprinter), Dwight Johnson (former San Francisco 49er), Ben Emmanuel (former Atlanta Falcon) and Kevin Emmanuel (former Dallas Cowboy).
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45 DANE ZASLAW
Lawton, Okla. Eisenhower High School
Edmond, Okla. Memorial High School
DB
6-0
UT AT Total Loss Sacks 45 20 65 3.5-11 1.5-3 10 8 18 0.5-1 0-0 55 28 83 4.0-12 1.5-3
196
INT 2-65 1-4 3-69
SR
Year 2005 2006 Career
G-GS 12-11 14-3 26-14
FC FR PBU 2 0 10 0 1 3 2 1 13
Year 2004
G-GS Rushing Avg. TD Lg Rec. Avg. TD Long 13-0 25-109 4.3 0 31 3-29 9.7 0 27
FB
Year 2006
2005: All-Big 12 honorable mention (Big 12 Coaches, AP) ... excelled at corner in his first season in the secondary (converted from running back in the spring of 2005) ... No. 3 on the team and tops among the defensive backs with 65 tackles ... picked off two interceptions, including one that he returned 65 yards for a touchdown against Kansas ... led the team with 10 pass break-ups ... tackle best was 12 against Tulsa ... had sacks against Tulsa and Kansas State ... forced fumbles against Tulsa and Texas Tech ... deflected three passes at Nebraska.
2003: Redshirted.
The Wrap-up: Ran a 4.48 40 in spring 2006 testing ... involved in summer Fellowship of Christian Athlete camps ... born Jan. 20, 1986 ... son of Paul and Myrna Adams ... moved from cornerback to safety in the spring of 2007.
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SR
2006: Saw his most extensive action as a Sooner ... had two receptions each against Colorado and Texas Tech ... his long reception was a 17-yarder in the Tech game ... also recorded a 16-yard grab against Oklahoma State. 2005: Played in a backup role.
High School: A four-year letterman and starter ... rushed for 2,974 yards on 357 carries for 39 touchdowns during his career ... caught 25 passes for 523 yards and 10 scores during his three seasons ... recorded 1,601 yards on 195 atttempts and 17 touchdowns on the ground as a senior ... also hauled in 14 catches for 268 yards and six touchdowns ... intercepted one pass on defense ... helped lead team to a 9-3 record ... served as a team captain as a senior ... rushed for 1,334 yards on 158 carries for 22 touchdowns during his junior campaign ... dependable receiver who caught 11 passes for 255 yards and four scores ... also used in kickoff return situations where he totaled 413 yards on 15 returns for an average of 27.5 yards per return ... transferred from Colorado after his freshman year ... clocked at 4.4 in the 40-yard dash ... coached by Bill Whiteley ... competed on the track and field team where he anchored the 4x100 relay team that placed second in the state ... also finished fourth in the state in the long jump in 2003.
237
G-GS Rushing Avg. TD Lg Rec. Avg. TD Long 9-1 - - - - 6-68 11.3 0 17
2006: Posted his season high of four tackles in the UAB and Texas games ... started games one, two and four at cornerback ... recovered a fumble against UAB ... picked off a pass against Nebraska.
2004: One of only four true freshmen to play during the season ... saw his most extensive action with 13 rushes for 63 yards against Houston -- ripped off a season-long run of 31 yards against the Cougars ... also had two of his three receptions for the season, and a season-long grab of 27 yards, in that game ... three tackles on special teams.
6-1
2004: Was sidelined by injury most of the season.
High School: Ranked among the top 15 linebackers in the country ... No. 1 linebacker in Oklahoma and the No. 4 player in Oklahoma overall by Rivals.com ... three-year starter ... played linebacker, defensive end, fullback and punter ... started his last two years at middle linebacker ... had 250 tackles and 12 sacks in his final two seasons ... had 121 tackles (40 UT, 81 AT), six tackles for loss, two sacks, three fumble recoveries and three passes broken up as a senior ... returned one fumble and one interception for a touchdown ... had 63 carries for 301 yards and three TDs as an I-Back ... averaged 37.5 yards on 40 punts ... had the No. 2 punting average in the state as a junior at 41.5. The Wrap-up: Born Sept. 11, 1984 ... son of James and Candace Zaslaw ... management major.
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DE | 6-0 | 228 | SO Tulsa, Okla. | Union High School
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55 Kyle Johnson
LB | 6-3 | 225 | FR Norman, Okla. | Norman High School
DS | 6-3 | 230 | JR Konawa, Okla. | Konawa High School
39 Collin Cox
37 Matthew Moreland
WR | 6-2 | 187 | SO Rowlett, Texas | Rowlett High School
K | 6-1 | 195 | FR Tulsa, Okla. | Bishop Kelley High School
41 Derek Gove
5 John Nimmo
RB | 5-9 | 185 | RS-FR Carrollton, Texas | Creekview High School
QB | 6-1 | 190 | RS-FR Ponca City, Okla. | Ponca City High School
13 Michael Hayes
54 Tommy Taggart
DB | 5-10 | 190 | RS-FR Altus, Okla. | Altus High School
DT | 6-3 | 285 | JR Euless, Texas | Trinity High School
57 Brock Hesse
11 Chase Wasson
LB | 5-10 | 204 | SO Mesquite, Texas | Poteet High School
WR | 5-11 | 180 | SR Southlake, Texas | Texas State
59 Zach Howard
35 Carter Whitson
OL | 6-0 | 250 | RS-FR Shawnee, Okla. | Shawnee High School
WR | 5-11 | 190 | SO Shawnee, Okla. | Shawnee High School
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WR | 5-9 | 173 | SR Rowlett, Texas | Rowlett High School
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OL | 6-3 | 270 | SO El Reno, Okla. | Redlands Community College
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RB | 5-11 | 187 | RS-FR Concordia, Kan. | Concordia High School
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63 Noah Hughey
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2007 SIGNING CLASS Due to the smallest senior class in Bob Stoops’ tenure, the Sooners had only 20 scholarships to assign. Oklahoma still filled its needs by picking up five offensive lineman and three each of linebackers, defensive ends and receivers while still affording key skill positions such as quarterback and place kicker. Two defensive backs, one defensive tackle and one athlete also signed with the Sooners. The 2007 Oklahoma signing class represents seven states and eight different positions on the field. Several from the class enrolled during the Spring term in January. Those included LB Austin Box, OL Kody Cooke, OL Phil Loadholt, QB Keith Nichol and LB Mike Reed. Loadhotl and Reed are the lone junior college transfers.
84 Frank Alexander DE | 6-5 | 235 | Baton Rouge, La. | Southern Lab School Had 76 tackles and a team-leading 13 sacks his senior year ... four year starter ... also saw time on offense as a tight-end ... named first-team all-state ... selected for all-district and all-metro teams ... chosen to the East Meets West All-American game ... all-district on both sides of the ball his junior season ... bench presses 315 and squats 430 pounds ... runs a 4.7 40-yard dash ... parents: Frank and Juanita Alexander ... coached by Michael Roach ... born Dec. 17, 1989.
42 Austin Box LB | 6-3 | 220 | Enid, Okla. | Enid High School Enrolled at OU in January ... played QB, FS, RB and WR in high school ... completed 55% of passes (126-231) for 1,938 yards with 13 TD as a senior, leading team to runner-up finish in class 6A ... ran for 1,086 yards and 15 TD ... recorded 71 tackles and three interceptions ... ran back two kickoffs for TDs ... senior team captain ... named Parade All-American ... named Defensive POY and all-state by The Oklahoman ...all-state by Tulsa World ... named conference POY ... played in the U.S. Army All-Star Game ... MVP of the 2006 state American Legion tournament ... his teams won state crowns in 2005 and 2006 and a national title ... runs a 4.6 40-yard dash ... parents: Craig and Gail Box ... his father played football at Northwestern Oklahoma State ... coached by Tom Cobble ... born Aug. 10, 1988.
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85 Ryan Broyles
DE | 6-5 | 220 | Lawton, Okla. | MacArthur High School
WR | 6-0 | 170 | Norman, Okla. | Norman High School
Had 82 tackles, two fumbles caused and recovered as a senior... also had 12 QB hurries and 11 sacks ... named second-team all-state by The Daily Oklahoman ... first-team all-state by Coaches Association ... All-district in class 5A-1 ... Lawton Constitution all-area ... all-district in basketball and third in the state meet in the 110 meter high hurdles ... coached by Ernie Manning ... parent: Alicia Scott ... born Oct. 26, 1988.
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Had 73 tackles and six INT as a senior ... recorded 44 catches for 908 yards and eight TD, and rushed for 345 yards and 12 TD ... averaged 20.6 yards per catch ... during his senior season, he scored touchdowns as an RB, WR and KR ... career 79 receptions for 1,688 yards and 18 TD ... career 157 tackles and 20 INT ... named to the 6A-2 all-district team ... chosen for the All-American Offense-Defense Bowl ... selected to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State team ... clocked at 4.51 40-yard dash ... first-team all-state by Tulsa World and The Oklahoman ... earned all-city honors as a junior ... also recruited as a basketball player, averaging 18 ppg ... parents: Edward and Stephanie Moore ... coached by Butch Peters ... born April 9, 1988.
2007 Signing Class 6 Desmond Jackson
DE | 6-4 | 220 | Muskogee, Okla. | Muskogee High School
DB | 5-11 | 187 | Seguin, Texas | Seguin High School
Recorded 92 tackles and nine sacks as a senior in Oklahoma’s 6A Class ... also recorded 10 tackles for loss, nine forced passes, and three fumble recoveries ... named first-team all-state by The Oklahoman and Tulsa World ... defensive lineman of the year in district 6A-4 ... collected 96 tackles and four sacks as a junior ... also a track and field athlete ... parent: Vida Bumpus ... coached by Matt Hennesy ... born Dec. 12, 1988.
64 Kody Cooke
28 Travis Lewis
OL | 6-4 | 315 | Enid, Okla. | Enid High School
LB | 6-2 | 220 | San Antonio, Texas | Robert E. Lee HS Played linebacker and running back in high school ... rushed for 1,436 yards on 222 carries with nine touchdowns as a senior ... also caught 10 passes for 108 yards and a score ... selected to the US Army All-American game ... named all-area and all-metro as a senior ... all-district and invited to the Army All-American combine as a junior ... in 2005 he rushed 109 times for 577 yards over a four-game stretch ... invited to the Army Combine and Nike Camp ... all-district as a junior ... runs a 4.34 40-yard dash ... benches 335 and squats 515 pounds ... coached by Jimmy Ramos ... parents: James Lewis and Dori Schwartz ... born Jan. 15, 1988.
79 Phil Loadholt
DB | 5-11 | 187 | Arlington, Texas | Seguin High School
OL | 6-8 | 350 | Fountain, Colo. | Garden City CC Enrolled at OU in January ... played at Garden City (Kan.) CC where he was a two-time junior college All-American ... Jayhawk Conference Lineman of the Year in 2006 ... had 93 pancake blocks and 113 tackles in 2006 ... won the Student Support Service Award and was named to the 3.0 Student Excellence List ... high school at Fountain Fort Carson in Fountain, Colo., where he was also a standout basketball and track and field athlete ... as a senior, he had 113 tackles along with eight TD ... named Colorado Springs Area Player of the Year ... team captain and two-time all-stater ... led hoops team to the state title game when he averaged 17 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks per game ... won a state championship in the discus ... coached by Mitch Johnson ... parents: Phillip and Brenda Loadholt ... born Jan. 21, 1986 in Honolulu, Hawaii ... was a teammate of current Sooner D.J. Wolfe in the seventh, eighth and 10th grades when both resided in Colorado.
54 Jason Hannan
6 Keith Nichol
OL | 6-3 | 270 | Waxahachie, Texas | Waxahachie HS
QB | 6-2 | 204 | Lowell, Mich. | Lowell Senior High School
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Enrolled at OU in January ... threw for 2,225 yards for 31 touchdowns (118-185) and ran for 1,075 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior ... had two interceptions from his cornerback position ... accounted for 9,650 yards and 134 touchdowns in three years as a starter ... passed for 6,550 yards and 76 touchdowns while rushing for 3,100 yards and 58 TD ... two-time Associated Press Class “A” Player of the Year... two-time first-team Associated Press All-State ... three-time all-state in Michigan’s largest class ... three-time Grand Rapids Press all-area ... Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior ... Elite 11 selection ... named to the Detroit News “Dream Team” ... led team to a state title as a sophomore ... career record of 34-3 ... runs a 4.68 40-yard dash ... coached by Noel Dean ... born Dec. 24, 1988 ... parents: Gary and Patrice Nichol.
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Never allowed a sack in three years as a starter... had 118 pancake blocks his senior season ... team captain in both his junior and senior seasons ... named second-team all-state his senior year ... three-time alldistrict in Texas class 4A ... selected for Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Florida ... earned first-team all-district honors as a sophomore and junior ... runs a 5.48 40-yard dash ... bench presses 345 and squats 515 pounds ... parents: Chuck and Debbie Hannan ... coached by David Ream ... born Feb. 8, 1989.
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Shutdown corner at Seguin where he received first team all-district as a senior ... caught 29 passes for 481 yards and four touchdowns his senior season ... second-team Associated Press All-State ... APSE Class 4A first-team all-state ... 34-inch vertical leap ... played in All-American Offense-Defense Bowl in Florida ... bench presses 320 and squats 375 pounds ... runs a 4.56 40-yard dash ... coached by Ricky Albus ... parents: Ralph and Sharon Fleming ... born May 5, 1989.
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Enrolled at OU in January ... had a blocking rate of 89 percent his senior year ... team captain as a senior ... named first-team all-state by The Oklahoman and Tulsa World ... co-offensive linemen of the year in Oklahoma district 6A-3 ... helped lead the Plainsmen to a runner-up finish in class 6A in his senior year ... named offensive player of the year by his team ... National Honor Society member ... parents: Kent and Angie Cooke ... coached by Tom Cobble ... born June 17, 1989.
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Recorded 86 tackles and three interceptions as a senior ... ran three kick-offs and two punt returns back for touchdowns ... on offense he recorded eight receptions for 210 yards and one TD ... selected to play in Offense-Defense Bowl in Florida ... chosen to play in the Austin Wrangler’s Lone Star Arena Football Classic and selected for the Oil Bowl ... voted first-team all-area ... seven interceptions, six taken back for touchdowns as a junior ... All-San Antonio selection as a junior ... runs a 4.5 40-yard dash ... bench presses 305 and squats 425 pounds ... grandson of Melanie Bruns ... coached by Jim Carson ... born April 3, 1989.
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40 CONFEREN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-A M ER ICANS
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2007 Signing Class 92 Jordan Nix
17 Jimmy Stevens
DT | 6-3 | 260 | Lawton, Okla. | MacArthur High School
K | 5-6 | 170 | Oklahoma City, Okla. | Heritage Hall
Three-year starter at the nose guard position … all-district as a junior and senior and the district lineman of the year in his final campaign … as a senior, he had 59 tackles, including 21 that were unassisted with one fumble recovery, six quarterback hurries and 5.5 sacks … blocked three kicks during his career, including two as a senior … coached by Ernie Manning … born Oct. 17, 1988, in Junction City, Kan.
His 50 career field goals (50-77) broke the national record total by a high school kicker... scored 18 total points in a single game as a junior ... connected on a string of 125 consecutive extra points ... career-long field goal of 52 yards as a senior ... went 10-25 as a senior, with most of his misses coming beyond 50 yards ... tied national single-season record with 22 field goals as a junior ... also punted for a 33-yard average ... named first-team all-state kicker by Tulsa World, and first-team punter by The Oklahoman ... Parade All-America first-team ... first-team All-USA by USA Today ... selected to inaugural East Meets West All-American football game ... all-state selection by Oklahoma Coaches Association ... runs a 40-yard dash in 4.6 sec ... coached by Andy Bogert ... parents: Jim and Colleen Stevens ... born June 16, 1989.
27 Sam Proctor
82 Tyler Stradford
ATH | 6-0 | 202 | Pearland, Texas | Pearland High School
WR | 6-3 | 180 | New Orleans, La. | O. Perry Walker HS
Ran 221 times for 1658 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior ... also completed 42 of 82 passes for 456 yards and four TD ... played on defense twice, both times recording a tackle ... helped lead his high school to the state semi-final in Texas class 5A ... senior team captain ... named offensive MVP by his teammates ... selected to play in the All-Greater Houston football game ... runs a 4.6 40-yard dash ... coached by Tony Heath ... parent: Yolanda Proctor ... born Sept. 5, 1988.
Caught 27 catches for 483 yards and six TD as a senior ... also saw playing time at cornerback and safety where he recorded five interceptions ... named all-district and All-West Bank after senior season ... all-area selection in Louisiana as a junior ... saw time on the field as a kick returner, running back three kick-offs for TD and had a 41-yard return average ... also was team’s punt returner ... runs a 4.41 40-yard dash ... coached by Skip Lamothe ... parent: Chalondra Stradford ... born May 5, 1988.
10 Mike Reed
78 Alex Williams
LB | 6-1 | 250 | Vero Beach, Fla. | Yuba Community College
OL | 6-5 | 300 | New Orleans, La. | O. Perry Walker HS
Enrolled at OU in January ... played two seasons at Yuba College in Marysville, Calif. ... his sophomore team that won the Bay Valley Conference and district titles ... the 49ers were 6-5 overall, 4-1 in league play and champions of the Holiday Bowl with a 29-8 win over Monterey Peninsula ... named Bay Valley Conference MVP ... J.C. Gridwire All-American ... a California All-State junior college team selection ... set a school record with 90 tackles on the season ... committed to OU before his sophomore season ... all-conference as a freshman when his team also won the league championship... coached by Ted Hoal ... attended Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Fla. ... four-year letterman ... all-state pick as a senior when he had 50 tackles and 23 touchdowns at middle linebacker and running back, respectively ... finished his career with 233 tackles ... coached by Billy Livings ... born August 20, 1984 ... parents: Eddie and Willimae Reed ... has seven brothers.
Recorded 16 pancake blocks his senior year ... gave up two sacks his freshman year, and has not allowed one since ... named all-district, All-West Bank team and all-metro his season year ... named honorable mention all-state after his senior season ... missed entire junior season because of Hurricane Katrina forcing him to move to a school without a football program ... all-state in basketball his junior year while not playing football ... bench presses 325 and squats 495 pounds ... runs a 5.1 40-yard dash ... coached by Skip Lamothe ... parent: Nicole Williams ... born March 10, 1988.
66 Donald Stephenson
12 Corey Wilson
OL | 6-6 | 275 | Blue Springs, Mo. | Blue Springs HS
WR | 6-0 | 185 | Carrollton, Texas | Creekview High School
Played in first three games but broken toe injury kept him from playing again until the playoffs ... transferred to Blue Springs from Central High School in Kansas City where he was named all-league as a junior ... bench presses 375 and squats 500 pounds ... runs a five-second 40-yard dash ... coached by Kelly Donohoe ... parents: Donald Ramey and Ethel Stephenson ... born Sept. 30, 1988.
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Rushed 31 times for 234 yards and three TD as a senior ... caught 18 passes for 343 yards and four TD, averaging 20 yards per catch ... rushed 31 times for three TD as a running back ... also was the team’s punt and kick-off returner ... awarded all-district honors at wide receiver after senior year ... named special teams player of the year in his district ... brother of former Sooner wide receiver Travis Wilson ... runs a 4.47 40-yard dash ... coached by Gary Childress ... parents: Charles and Wendy Wilson ... born Oct. 5, 1988.
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2006 season review Sept. 2 • Memorial Stadium • Norman, Okla.
Sept. 9 • Memorial Stadium • Norman, Okla.
Sept. 16 • Autzen Stadium • Eugene, Ore.
UAB
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WASHINGTON
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OKLAHOMA
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OKLAHOMA
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OREGON
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NORMAN, Okla. -- Adrian Peterson rushed for one touchdown and caught another as Oklahoma withstood a stubborn UAB team, 24-17. A crowd of 84,555, the largest ever to see an OU opener, witnessed the game.
NORMAN, Okla. -- Paul Thompson threw for a career-high 272 yards and Adrian Peterson plowed through Washington’s defense for 165 more as Oklahoma thwarted Washington before a gathering of 85,577.
Like the 2005 opener, when the Sooners lost to TCU, 17-10, Oklahoma committed four turnovers. Peterson had one of those, a fumble, but atoned with a four-yard touchdown run and a 69-yard TD reception. Paul Thompson got the start at quarterback and was impressive. He completed eight of his first 10 passes and finished 14-of-24 for 227 yards. He was picked off twice, but also had a pair of scoring tosses. OU trailed only once, 17-14, but scored on its first play after falling behind on the swing pass from Thompson to Peterson. The two teams combined for just 110 plays, a record for fewest plays in a game over the last 50 seasons.
Washington scored on its first play, a 54-yard bolt by Kenny James, before the teams settled into a tight first half. The halftime score was 13-13.
Kelly posted six grabs for a career-high 121 yards. Hartley made all three field goals, all four PAT kicks and launched touchbacks on seven of his eight kickoffs (the exception was a sky kick in the fourth quarter).
Adrian Peterson starred for the Sooners. He rushed 34 times for 211 yards and one touchdown in the game. He was particularly impressive in the fourth quarter when he gained 145 yards. Oklahoma trailed early, then built a 33-20 lead in the fourth quarter. A defense, that had played well through the second and third periods, faltered in the fourth and wound up surrendering 501 yards on the day.
Score by Quarters UAB Oklahoma
Score by Quarters Washington Oklahoma
Score by Quarters Oklahoma Oregon
1 0 7
2 7 0
3 10 14
4 0 3
Final 17 24
Scoring Summary: First Quarter 8:12 -- OU -- Finley 21 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 2-46 0:37 Second Quarter 7:17 -- UAB -- White 5 yd run (Mullins kick), 15-80 7:26 Third Quarter 10:32 -- OU -- Peterson 4 yd run (Hartley kick), 6-39 2:20 7:37 -- UAB -- White 24 yd pass from Hunt (Waters kick), 6-74 2:46 4:16 -- UAB -- Waters 32 yd field goal, 5-29 2:29 3:39 -- OU -- Peterson 69 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 1-69 0:25 Fourth Quarter 14:13 -- OU -- Hartley 30 yd field goal, 5-24 1:58 Statistics: UAB FIRST DOWNS 14 NET YARDS RUSHING 40-135 NET YARDS PASSING 169 Completions-Attempts-Int. 11-17-0 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 57-304 Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-1 Penalties: Number-Yards 11-77 PUNTS-YARDS 7-310 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 1-0-0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 3-73-0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 2-0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 1-2-0 Possession Time 35:14 Third-Down Conversions 2 of 11 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-3
OU 14 29-143 227 14-24-2 53-370 2-2 5-40 4-160 6-67-0 4-114-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 24:46 3 of 11 0 of 0 2-3 1-4
RUSHING: UAB -- Hunt 15-65, Burks 13-38, White 9-23, Elliott 1-5, Williams 1-5; OU -- Peterson 24-139, Thompson 4-6. PASSING: UAB -- Hunt 15-9-0-149-1; Williams 2-2-0-20-0; OU -- Thompson 24-14-2-227-2. RECEIVING: UAB -- White 4-53, Edwards 2-62, Slaughter 2-12, Elliott 1-28, Erwin 1-11, Sigler 1-3; OU -- Finley 4-79, Kelly 3-28, Strong 3-27, Iglesias 2-10, Peterson 1-69, Gresham 1-14. INTERCEPTIONS: UAB -- Sanders 1-0, Felder 1-0; OU -- None TACKLE LEADERS: UAB -- Evans, King - 7; OU -- Alexander, Latimer - 10 SACKS: UAB -- Register 1-3; OU -- Alexander 1-4 ATT: 84,555
The Sooners then put the game away with 24 unanswered points. The flurry started with a 35-yard pass from Thompson to Malcolm Kelly, their second hook-up of the day for a touchdown. Garrett Hartley added the third of his three field goals before Peterson ran in from 17 yards and one yard to settle the issue.
2 6 6
3 0 17
4 7 7
Final 20 37
Scoring Summary: First Quarter 12:16 -- UW -- James 54 yd run (Braunstein kick), 1-54 0:57 5:56 -- OU -- Kelly 7 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 4-22 2:06 Second Quarter 13:06 -- UW -- Braunstein 32 yd field goal, 9-47 3:22 8:58 -- OU -- Hartley 44 yd field goal, 9-36 3:48 3:31 -- UW -- Braunstein 24 yd field goal, 13-73 5:21 0:49 -- OU -- Hartley 37 yd field goal, 12-55 2:31 Third Quarter 11:15 -- OU -- Kelly 35 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 7-69 1:46 7:02 -- OU -- Hartley 30 yd field goal, 5-13 2:01 0:56 -- OU -- Peterson 17 yd run (Hartley kick), 6-92 2:13 Fourth Quarter 2:48 -- OU -- Peterson 1 yd run (Hartley kick), 9-80 4:47 1:27 -- UW -- Shackelford 2 yd pass from Bonnell (Braunstein kick), 6-63 1:11 Statistics: UW FIRST DOWNS 17 NET YARDS RUSHING 40-204 NET YARDS PASSING 180 Completions-Attempts-Int. 14-30-0 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 70-384 Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-1 Penalties: Number-Yards 6-50 PUNTS-YARDS 6-290 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 2-15-0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 1-14-0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 1-11-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 Possession Time 29:17 Third-Down Conversions 6 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-4 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-5
OU 22 35-181 272 21-33-1 68-453 1-1 7-38 3-133 3-75-0 2-53-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 30:43 5 of 12 1 of 1 5-5 0-0
RUSHING: UW -- Rankin 17-112, James 10-69, Stanback 12-18, Bonnell 1-5; OU -- Peterson 32-165, Thompson 2-11, Strong 1-5 . PASSING: UW -- Stanback 9-22-0-139-0, Bonnell 5-7-0-41-1, Rankin 0-1-0-0-0; OU - Thompson 21-33-1-272-2. RECEIVING: UW - Russo 3-70, Shackelford 3-42, Kirton 3-31, Williams 3-22, Reece 1-9, Rankin 1-6; OU -- Kelly 6-121, Iglesias 5-44, Strong 4-45, Finley 2-38, Peterson 2-6, Smith 1-12, Johnson 1-6. INTERCEPTIONS: UW - White 1-11; OU - na. TACKLE LEADERS: UW - White - 12; OU - D. Williams - 13 SACKS: UW - Stevens 1-5; OU - na ATT: 84,577
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EUGENE, Ore. -- It will go down at Oregon as one of the greatest wins in school history. It will go down at Oklahoma as one of the school’s most controversial losses. Several disputed calls down the stretch, including replays, marred a thrilling, offensive slugfest. In particular, the touching of the ball and awarding of possession on an Oregon onside kick with 1:06 remaining drew outcry from Oklahoma and many national media. The Pacific 10 Conference later acknowledged the errors and reprimanded the officiating crew. The Ducks rallied from a 13-point deficit over the final 3:12, then blocked OU’s potential game-winning field goal on the final play.
1 3 10
2 3 3
3 14 0
4 13 21
Final 33 34
Scoring Summary: First Quarter 13:39 -- UO -- Stewart 3 yd run (Martinez kick), 4-76 1:21 7:08 -- UO -- Martinez 22 yd field goal, 12-68 4:24 2:28 -- OU -- Hartley 41 yd field goal, 9-44 4:40 Second Quarter 2:01 -- OU -- Hartley 20 yd field goal, 7-17 4:18 0:00 -- UO -- Martinez 48 yd field goal, 10-49 2:01 Third Quarter 8:50 -- OU -- Thompson 1 yd run (Hartley kick), 5-47 2:34 3:48 -- OU -- Kelly 31 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 6-73 2:55 Fourth Quarter 14:49 -- UO -- Williams 30 yd pass from Dixon (Martinez kick), 11-87 3:59 12:19 -- OU -- Peterson 17 yd run (Hartley kick), 7-70 2:30 6:46 -- OU -- Hartley 20 yd field goal, 9-32 2:22 3:12 -- OU -- Hartley 22 yd field goal, 7-57 2:22 1:12 -- UO -- Dixon 16 yd run, 8-65 2:00 0:46 -- UO -- Paysinger 23 yd pass from Dixon, 2-52 0:26 Statistics: OU UO FIRST DOWNS 19 26 NET YARDS RUSHING 43-207 32-158 NET YARDS PASSING 174 343 Completions-Attempts-Int. 13-24-0 27-42-2 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 67-381 74-501 Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-1 3-2 Penalties: Number-Yards 8-69 6-49 PUNTS-YARDS 5-228 3-108 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 1--3-0 3-22-0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 5-123-0 5-92-0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 2-0-0 0-0-0 Possession Time 34:28 25:32 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 14 8 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 6-6 3-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-7 2-12 RUSHING: OU -- Peterson 34-211, Iglesias 1-2, Patrick 1-1, Thompson 7-(-7); UO -- Stewart 23-144, Dixon 6-34, Finley 1-0, Leaf 1-(-10) . PASSING: OU -- Thompson 13-23-0-174-1; UO - Dixon 26-41-2341-2, Leaf 1-1-0-2-0. RECEIVING: OU -- Iglesias 5-78, Kelly 3-66, Pleasant 2-13, Eldridge 1-10, Johnson 1-6, Strong 1-1;. UO -- Williams 9-177-1, Rosario 646, Stewart 4-33, Kent 3-16, Paysinger 2-58, Finely 2-5, Keeling 1-8. INTERCEPTIONS: OU -- Harris 2-0; UO -- na. TACKLE LEADERS: OU -- Carter - 10; UO -- Phillips - 14. SACKS: OU -- Birdine 1-75; UO -- Thurmond 1-2, Chung 1-1. ATT: 59,269
2006 season review Sept. 23 • Memorial Stadium • Norman, Okla.
Oct. 7 • Cotton Bowl • Dallas, Texas
Oct. 14 • Memorial Stadium • Norman, Okla.
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Texas
28
Iowa state
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OKLAHOMA
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OKLAHOMA
10
OKLAHOMA
34
NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma scored on six of its first seven offensive possessions and tacked on a defensive touchdown during that stretch in blowing out Middle Tennessee, 59-0. It was the worst loss for the Blue Raiders in their Division I era.
The defensive score came when LB Zach Latimer picked off a pass and returned it 22 yards. The shutout was the first by Oklahoma since 2004 and OU also held MTSU under 100 total yards. Adrian Peterson played against a defense geared to stop him, but still carried 27 times for 128 yards and three touchdowns. He sat out the fourth quarter. 1 0 24
2 0 21
3 0 7
4 0 7
Final 0 59
Texas won by playing almost error free. The Longhorns did not commit a turnover and were penalized just three times for 30 yards. It was the 101st meeting in the series. A crowd of 76,260, the second largest ever to witness the game, was in attendance. Score by Quarters Texas Oklahoma
1 7 0
2 0 10
3 14 0
4 7 0
Final 28 10
Scoring Summary: First Quarter 7:41 -- UT -- Young 15 yd run (Johnson kick), 9-62 4:42 Second Quarter 7:41 -- OU -- Peterson 29 yd run (Hartley kick), 3-75 0:51 :04 -- OU -- Hartley 35 yd field goal, 9-63 5:30 Third Quarter 12:13 -- UT -- Sweed 33 yd pass from McCoy (Johnson kick), 3-52 1:00 2:46 -- UT -- Shipley 7 yd pass McCoy (Johnson kick), 11-79 5:14 Fourth Quarter 10:37 -- UT -- Ross 3 yd fumble return (Johnson kick)
OU 21 44-190 272 14-20-0 64-462 2-2 2-10 2-28.5 3-68-1 1-15-0 2-33-1 0-0-0 30:11 4 of 9 1 of 2 6-7 3-22
OU 13 36-124 209 27-15-2 63-333 0-0 2--3 5-108 0-0 5-34.0 6-3 11-72 32:09 8 of 16 1 of 1 1-1 1-15
RUSHING: UT -- Charles 12-65, Young 11-60, McCoy 6-11, Pittman 1-(-8); OU -- Peterson 25-109, Thompson 7-18, Johnson 1-9, Patrick 2-2. PASSING: UT -- McCoy 11-18-0-108-2; OU -- Thompson 15-27-2209-0. RECEIVING: UT -- Sweed 2-38, Pittman 2-19, Shipley 2-17, Charles 2-7, Cosby 1-16, Young 1-9, Tweedie 1-2; OU -- Iglesias 5-69, Johnson 4-55, Kelly 2-31, Finley 2-3, Gresham 1-41, Peterson 1-10. INTERCEPTIONS: UT -- Ross 2-0; OU -- na. TACKLE LEADERS: UT -- Bobino 10; OU -- Ah You 8. SACKS: UT -- Miller, Robinson 1; OU -- Young 1. ATT: 76,260
Statistics: ISU FIRST DOWNS 12 NET YARDS RUSHING 29-89 NET YARDS PASSING 149 Completions-Attempts-Int. 14-25-2 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 54-238 Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-0 Penalties: Number-Yards 4-30 PUNTS-YARDS 9-401 KICKOFFS-YARDS 2-110 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 0-0-0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 4-57-0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 Possession Time 30:38 Third-Down Conversions 1 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-0 Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-15
OU 17 34-185 195 16-27-0 61-380 2-0 3-35 5-181 8-480 5-22-0 1-20-0 2-35-0 27:37 4 of 12 1 of 1 4-4 3-19
RUSHING: ISU -- Hicks 13-83, Kick 1-5, Scales 3-3, Meyer 12-(-2); OU -- Peterson 26-183, Patrick 2-7, Johnson 1-4, Thompson 5-(-9). PASSING: ISU -- Meyer 14-25-2-149-1; OU -- Thompson 16-27-0195-2. RECEIVING: ISU -- Blythe 3-60, Flynn 3-50, Davis 1-12, Sumrall 1-11, Moses 1-9, Scales 1-4, Hamilton 1-2, Nickel 1-2, Barkema 1-1, Hicks 1-(-2); OU -- Kelly 4-50, Johson 4-48, Peterson 3-45, Finley 3-31, Iglesias 1-17, Gresham 1-4. INTERCEPTIONS: ISU -- na; OU -- Williams 1-35, Alexander 1-0. TACKLE LEADERS: ISU -- McKenzie 15; OU -- Williams 9. SACKS: ISU -- Curvey, Moorehead, Rubin 1; OU -- Williams 2, Pendleton 1. ATT: 84,152
HISTORY
RUSHING: MT -- McNair 9-37, Gee 6-14, Craddock 2-3, Gross 7-(-8), Marks 4-(-24); OU -- Peterson 27-128, Patrick 13-52, Gutierrez 2-17, Thompson 1-(-5) . PASSING: MT -- Craddock 3-11-133-0, Marks 3-9-1-40-0; OU -- Thompson 13-18-0-257-3, Halzle 1-2-0-15-0. RECEIVING: MT -- Williams 2-37, Grigsby 2-18, Paschall 1-15, Chicola 1-3; OU -- Kelly 5-164, Iglesias 4-56, Johnson 2-22, Gresham 1-22, Tennell 1-11, Peterson 1-(-3). INTERCEPTIONS: MT -- na; OU -- Latimer 1-22, Harris 1-11. TACKLE LEADERS: MT -- Sabb 8; OU -- Alexander 8. SACKS: MT -- Jones 1-5; OU -- Latimer 2-18, Harris 1-4. ATT: 84,326
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Statistics: UT FIRST DOWNS 13 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 32-124 PASSING YDS (NET) 108 Passes Att-Comp-Int. 18-11-0 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 50-232 Fumble Returns-Yards 2-27 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 1-33 Interception Returns-Yards 2-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 7-37.6 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 Penalties-Yards 3-30 Possession Time 27:51 Third-Down Conversions 3 of 10 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-20
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Final Iowa State 7 0 2 0 9 Oklahoma 14 10 3 7 34 Scoring Summary: First Quarter 10:38 -- OU -- Peterson 6 yd run (Hartley kick) 4-57 2:25 5:08 -- OU -- Kelly 9 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 8-65 4:00 1:44 -- ISU -- Blythe 31 yd pass from Meyer (Culbertson kick), 6-80 3:19 Second Quarter 12:41 -- OU -- Hartley 46 yd field goal, 10-31 3:52 :39 -- OU -- Kelly 15 yd pass from Thompson, 6-85 1:33 Third Quarter 11:32 -- ISU -- Safety, OU 24, ISU 9 3:24 -- OU -- Hartley 35 yd field goal, 8-21 3:13 Fourth Quarter 6:35 -- OU -- Peterson 53 yd run (Hartley kick) 1-53 0:28
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Scoring Summary: First Quarter 10:54 -- OU -- Hartley 28 yd field goal, 7-27 2:33 6:37 -- OU -- Kelly 18 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 5-48 1:39 3:28 -- OU -- Peterson 3 yd run (Hartley kick), 3-76 0:35 2:58 -- OU -- Latimer 22 yd interception return (Hartley kick) Second Quarter 14:56 -- OU -- Peterson 2 yd run (Hartley kick), 5-62 1:13 5:22 -- OU -- Gresham 22 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 9-52 4:26 2:32 -- OU -- Peterson 7yd run (Hartley kick), 5-24 2:38 Third Quarter 12:37 -- OU -- Iglesias 15 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 5-67 2:06 Fourth Quarter 12:55 -- OU -- Smith 61 yd punt return (Hartley kick) Statistics: MT FIRST DOWNS 7 NET YARDS RUSHING 28- 22 NET YARDS PASSING 73 Completions-Attempts-Int. 6-20-2 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 48-95 Fumbles: Number-Lost 4-3 Penalties: Number-Yards 2-10 PUNTS-YARDS 8-39.0 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 0-0-0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 6-108-0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 Possession Time 29:49 Third-Down Conversions 1 of 11 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-0 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-5
Adrian Peterson rushed 25 times for 109 yards and one touchdown against the nation’s No. 3-ranked run defense. Paul Thompson completed 15-of-27 passes for 209 yards. He was picked off twice, but those interceptions came on the last two OU drives when the offense was in desperation mode.
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Score by Quarters Middle Tennessee Oklahoma
The Sooners fell behind by a 7-0 count, but rallied to take a 10-7 lead at halftime. Following the intermission, OU could mount nothing but mistakes. Four of the turnovers and five of the penalties ensued and the outcome was sealed.
NORMAN, Okla. -- Rarely has an Oklahoma victory been so painful for the Sooners as was this 34-9 triumph over Iowa State. Oklahoma dominated the visiting Cyclones, but on its final touchdown of the day lost running back Adrian Peterson to a broken collarbone. It came at the end of a 53-yard gallop that had the crowd of 84,152 whipped into a frenzy. Moments later, doctors on the sideline determined the severity of the injury. While still searching for perfection, OU head coach Bob Stoops had to admit that the victory was comprehensive. The Sooners, behind 183 yards from Peterson, rushed for 185 on the day to complement a passing game that yielded another 195. QB Paul Thompson was efficient, completing 16-of-27 for two touchdowns and no interceptions. Oklahoma’s defense was strong, too. FS Darien Williams spearheaded with nine tackles, two sacks and one interception, which he returned 35 yards. Iowa State mustered just 238 total yards, while converting only 1-of-12 third-down tries.
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Paul Thompson and Malcolm Kelly set the tone for the game, hooking up three times for 134 yards in the first quarter alone. Kelly scored OU’s first TD on an 18-yard grab, but also had a 73-yard reception in the period.
DALLAS -- Oklahoma outgained Texas by 101 yards, but stymied itself with 11 penalties and five turnovers in dropping a 28-10 decision.
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2006 season review Oct. 21 • Memorial Stadium • Norman, Okla.
Oct. 28 • Faurot Field • Columbia, Mo.
Nov. 4 • Kyle Field • College Station, Texas
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NORMAN, Okla. -- The night belonged to the Oklahoma defense as the Sooners stifled Colorado, 24-3. The Sooners held CU to season lows in first downs, rushing yards, passing yards and total yards, while equalling the low for points scored. The Buffs got just five first downs in the game and connected on only 3-of-14 passing attempts. The defense was led by LB Rufus Alexander, who chalked up 11 tackles. Another linebacker, Zach Latimer, had six stops, two for loss, and one interception. Sooner defenders made eight tackles behind the line of scrimmage. In the meantime the OU offense, in its first game without RB Adrian Peterson, was efficient. The Sooners committed just one turnover while churning out 166 yards on the ground against the nation’s ninth-ranked rushing defense. Peterson’s replacement, Allen Patrick, carried 35 times for 110 yards to account for the first 100-yard performance of the season by a back opposing Colorado. Score by Quarters Colorado Oklahoma
1 0 10
2 0 0
3 0 0
4 3 14
Final 3 24
Scoring Summary: First Quarter 7:49 -- OU -- M. Johnson 3 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 12-61 5:20 0:04 -- OU -- Hartley 46 yd field goal, 6-17 2:17 Fourth Quarter 10:26 -- OU -- Patrick 2 yd run (Hartley kick), 12-54 4:51 6:13 -- CU -- Crosby 39 yd field goal, 11-51 4:00 0:17 -- OU -- Brown 4 yd run (Hartley kick), 12-43 5:49 Statistics: CU FIRST DOWNS 5 NET YARDS RUSHING 30-74 NET YARDS PASSING 39 Completions-Attempts-Int. 3-14-1 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 44-113 Fumbles: Number-Lost 4-1 Penalties: Number-Yards 3-20 PUNTS-YARDS 6-213 KICKOFFS-YARDS 1-65 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 1-1-0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 2-40-0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 Possession Time 23:16 Third-Down Conversions 3 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-0 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0
OU 17 49-166 105 17-26-0 75-271 2-1 5-35 5-163 5-321 2--1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 36:44 9 of 18 1 of 2 3-3 0-0
RUSHING: CU -- Jackson 10-54, Holliday 10-23, Charles 6-2, Williams 1-0; OU -- Patrick 35-110, Thompson 5-26, Gutierrez 5-18, Brown 4-12. PASSING: CU -- Jackson 3-14-1-39-0; OU -- Thompson 17-26-0105-1. RECEIVING: CU -- Crawford 1-22, DeVree 1-11, Williams 1-6; OU -- Kelly 7-64, Finley 2-22, Zaslaw 2-12, Johnson 2-11, Iglesias 2-(-4), Eldridge 1-3, Gutierrez 1-(-3). INTERCEPTIONS: CU -- na; OU -- Latimer, 1. TACKLE LEADERS: CU -- Washington 17; OU -- Alexander 11. SACKS: CU -- na; OU -- na. ATT: 84,443
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Oklahoma’s defense contained Missouri’s spread offense and forced four Tiger turnovers as the Sooners posted a 2610 win over Missouri.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The calculated risk is nothing new for Bob Stoops, but in his 100th game as Oklahoma’s coach he reinforced that characteristic as perhaps never before.
OU scored 17 points off turnovers, scoring on three of the four it forced. Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel, who accounted for all but one of his team’s 360 total yards, entered the game with 19 touchdown throws and just five interceptions. He failed to complete a scoring pass against OU and was picked off three times.
With 1:29 remaining and OU clinging to a one-point lead, Stoops was faced with fourth-and-one from his own 29. The Sooner coach decided to go for the first down and when Paul Thompson plunged across his own 30 yard-line, he sealed the fate for Texas A&M, 17-16.
On offense, Allen Patrick once again rushed for big numbers while subbing for the injured Adrian Peterson. Patrick carried 35 times for 157 yards and OU rushed for a season-high 231.
The Aggies had no timeouts remaining and could only watch as Oklahoma downed the ball twice to run out the clock.
QB Paul Thompson hit on 11-of-19 passes with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He fired scoring tosses to Joe Jon Finley (18 yards) and Quentin Chaney (15 yards). It was Chaney’s first career TD reception. Thompson also rushed for a touchdown on a three-yard carry. Score by Quarters Oklahoma Missouri
2 9 0
3 7 7
4 3 0
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Scoring Summary: First Quarter 11:26 -- MU -- Wolfert 39 yd field goal, 8-65 3:34 3:52 -- OU -- Thompson 3 yd run (Hartley kick), 7-33 3:33 Second Quarter 14:56 -- OU -- Finley 18 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 6-58 2:56 11:52 -- OU -- Safety, OU 16, MU 3 Third Quarter 10:22 -- MU -- Daniel 13 yd run (Wolfert kick), 8-66 1:56 5:02 -- OU -- Chaney 15 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 10-80 5:20 Fourth Quarter 3:48 -- OU -- Hartley 30 yd field goal, 4-7 2:31 Statistics: FIRST DOWNS NET YARDS RUSHING NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int. TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
OU 21 52-231 127 11-19-0 71-358 3-2 5-39 5-214 5-304 1-12-0 1-4-0 3-5-0 0-0-0 36:23 5 of 15 0 of 1 4-4 1-14
MU 20 27-76 284 23-46-3 73-360 3-1 8-75 4-98 4-257 3-16-0 2-12-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 23:37 10 of 19 0 of 1 2-4 1-7
RUSHING: OU -- Patrick 25-157, Gutierrez 11-46, Thompson 6-28; MU -- Daniel 20-75, Goldsmith 4-1, Temple 3-0. PASSING: OU -- Thompson 11-19-0-127-2; MU -- Daniel 23-44-3284-0. RECEIVING: OU -- Kelly 4-40, Finley 2-33, Johnson 2-7, Gresham 1-17, Iglesias 1-15, Chaney 1-15; MU -- Coffman 5-57, Perry 5-40, franklin 4-53, Ekwerekwu 4-47, Rucker 3-29, Bracey 1-46, Saunders 1-12. INTERCEPTIONS: OU -- Latimer 1-1, Walker 1-3, Holmes 1-0; MU -- na. TACKLE LEADERS: OU -- Baker 9, MU -- Overstreet 13. SACKS: OU -- Alexander 1-14, MU -- Ricks 1-7. ATT: 62,045
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The powerful OU running game was a difference maker in the game. The Sooners ran for 224 yards, including a career-high 173 by Allen Patrick. In the meantime, the OU defense was stingy and twice turned away the Aggies with no points after a pair of Sooner fumbles. Just as important, A&M was forced to settle for field goals on two of its three trips to the red zone. Score by Quarters Oklahoma Texas A&M
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2 0 7
3 3 0
4 0 6
Final 17 16
Scoring Summary: First Quarter 10:09 -- OU -- Patrick 1 yd run (Hartley kick), 13-80 4:51 6:57 -- A&M -- Neumann 28 yd field goal, 6-60 3:12 5:57 -- OU -- Thompson 7 yd run (Hartley kick), 10-80 6:00 Second Quarter 11:24 -- A&M -- Lane 1 yd run (Neumann kick), 9-57 4:33 Third Quarter 7:31 -- OU -- Hartley 23 yd field goal, 4-0 1:11 Fourth Quarter 7:41 -- A&M -- Neumann 19 yd field goal, 8-59 2:20 3:28 -- A&M -- Neumann 39 yd field goal, 5-35 2:42 Statistics: OU FIRST DOWNS 16 NET YARDS RUSHING 45-224 NET YARDS PASSING 39 Completions-Attempts-Int. 3-12-0 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 57-263 Fumbles: Number-Lost 3-2 Penalties: Number-Yards 5-42 PUNTS-YARDS 4-184 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 2-11-0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 1-16-0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 1-19-0 Possession Time 28:36 Third-Down Conversions 1 of 9 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 1 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-12
A&M 15 40-204 63 8-18-1 58-267 0-0 6-48 5-193 1-1-0 2-39-0 0-0-0 31:24 6 of 14 0 of 0 1-8
RUSHING: OU -- Patrick 32-173, Gutierrez 7-52, Thompson 3-6; A&M -- Goodson 10-127, Lane 13-62, McGee 13-28, Lewis 2-(-1), Brown 1-(-4), Schroeder 1-(-8). PASSING: OU -- Thompson 3-12-0-39-0; A&M -- McGee 8-18-1-630. RECEIVING: OU -- Iglesias 1-19, Johnson 1-13, Kelly 1-7; A&M -- Schroeder 3-34, Goodson 3-15, Alexander 1-11, Bennett 1-3. INTERCEPTIONS: OU -- Walker 1, A&M -- na TACKLE LEADERS: OU -- D. Williams, Alexander 9; A&M -- Bullitt 9. SACKS: OU -- Coleman, Walker, Thibodeaux 1; A&M -- Harrington 1 ATT: 85,697
2006 season review Nov. 11 • Memorial Stadium • Norman, Okla.
Nov. 18 • Casey Stadium • Waco, Texas
Nov. 25 • Pickens Stadium • Stillwater, Okla.
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NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma rallied from a 14-point deficit to salvage senior night and defeat Texas Tech, 34-24.
Fourth-string running back Chris Brown, a true freshman, paced the ground attack with 16 rushes for 84 yards and two touchdowns, one a 40-yarder. The Sooner defense held Tech 10 points under its scoring average, 125.5 yards under its passing average and 50 yards below its rushing average. The Red Raiders, who led 24-17 at halftime, were 0-of-6 on third downs in the decisive second half. Allen Patrick, who had subbed the last two weeks for Adrian Peterson, missed the game with a sprained ankle.
Score by Quarters Texas Tech Oklahoma
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3 0 3
4 0 14
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2 0 0
3 23 0
4 0 7
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OU 25 36-139 309 24-31-1 67-448 4-3 2-25 2-76 38.0 2-8-0 5-92-0 1-0-0 33:31 7 of 11 0 of 0 3-3 2-10
RUSHING: OU -- Brown 24-169, Gutierrez 12-59, Thompson 4-10; BU Mosley 7-14, Price 2-2, Sims 1-1, Szymanski 9-(-57). PASSING: OU -- Thompson 12-19-1-178-2; BU -- Szymanski 22-452-188-0. RECEIVING: OU -- Kelly 5-115, Iglesias 3-29, Gresham 1-19, Finley 1-10, Eldridge 1-5, Strong 1-0; BU -- Mosley 5-23, White 3-38, Sims 3-17, Jones 2-29, Zeigler 2-25, Shelton 2-15, Price 2-7, Adams 1-16, Payne 1-11, Gettis 1-7. INTERCEPTIONS: OU -- Smith 2-94-1; BU -- Arline 1-15. TACKLE LEADERS: OU -- Harris 7; BU -- Wilson 6. SACKS: OU -- Ah You, Dotson 2, Coleman 1; BU -- na ATT: 31,221
2 6 0
3 14 7
4 0 7
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Scoring Summary First Quarter 9:49 -- OSU -- Savage 5 yd run (Ricks kick), 12-79 5:11 3:37 -- OU -- Brown 3 yd run (Hartley kick), 13-80 6:12 Second Quarter 1:08 -- OU -- Iglesias 13 yd pass from Thompson (kick failed), 9-53 4:42 Third Quarter 14:21 -- OU -- Patrick 65 yd run (Hartley kick), 1-65 0:39 9:38 -- OSU -- Reid 1 yd run (Ricks kick), 9-80 4:43 3:51 -- OU -- Brown 1 yd run (Hartley kick), 11-74 5:47 Fourth Quarter 6:41 -- OSU -- Woods 2 yd pass from Reid (Ricks kick), 10-60 4:25 Statistics: OU FIRST DOWNS 19 NET YARDS RUSHING 47-238 NET YARDS PASSING 77 Completions-Attempts-Int. 7-11-0 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 58-315 Fumbles: Number-Lost 0-0 Penalties: Number-Yards 2-11 PUNTS-YARDS 5-209 Average Yards Per Punt 41.8 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 1-6-0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 2-53-0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 Posession Time 30:52 Third-Down Coversions 9 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 0 Red-Zone scores-Chances 3-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-10
OSU 20 39-119 243 17-31-0 70-362 1-1 5-37 4-177 44.2 2-10-0 2-47-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 29:08 6 of 15 3 of 4 3-4 1-8
RUSHING: OU -- Patrick 23-169, Brown 17-72, Thompson 5-1; OSU -- Savage 16-49, Toston 6-33, Reid 10-20, Robinson 6-19, Crosslin 1-(-2). PASSING: OU -- Thompson 7-11-0-77-1; OSU -- Robinson 8-17-0149-0, Reid 8-12-0-82-1, Newton 1-1-0-12-0 RECEIVING: OU -- Johnson 2-19, Finley 2-17, Zaslaw 1-16, Iglesias, 1-13, Kelly 1-12; OSU -- Woods 6-95, Bowman 6-80, Pettigrew 2-40, Toston 2-11, Parks 1-17. INTERCEPTIONS: OU -- na; OSU -- na. SACKS: OU -- Ah You 1; OSU -- Lavine 1. ATT: 42,819
HISTORY
RUSHING: TT -- Woods 8-40, Harrell 3-(-9); OU -- Brown 16-84-2, Gutierrez 8-28, Thompson 10-26, Iglesias 1-4.. PASSING: TT -- Harrell 26-48-1-250-2; OU -- Thompson 24-31-1309-2 RECEIVING: TT -- Johnson 7-67, Filani 5-69, Woods 5-34, Amendola 3-14, Morris 2-28, Reese 1-28, Walker 1-6, Schaefer 1-5, G. Walker 1-(-1); OU -- Kelly 11-153, Johnson 6-87, Iglesias 3-22, Zaslaw 2-30, Gresham 1-9, Finley 1-8. INTERCEPTIONS: TT -- Huffman 1-54; OU -- Thibodeaux -- 1-0 TACKLE LEADERS: TT -- Huffman, Garcia 10; OU -- Alexander, Harris 7 SACKS: TT -- Nitschmann 1; OU -- Harris, Birdine, Holmes 1 ATT: 85,313
OU BU 17 11 41-236 20(-48) 178 188 12-19-1 22-45-2 60-414 65-140 4-4 0-0 5-45 3-15 4-21 7-302 54.5 43.1 4-10-0 0-0-0 2-111-1 5-74-0 2-94-1 1-15-0 0-0-0 1-56-1 30:13 29:47 6 of 11 3 of 16 0 of 0 1 of 4 2-3 1-2 5-61 0-0
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Statistics: FIRST DOWNS NET YARDS RUSHING NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int. TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS Average Yards Per Punt Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
Score by Quarters Oklahoma Oklahoma State
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Scoring Summary: First Quarter 5:23 -- OU -- Finley 10 yd pass from Thompson (try for two failed), 10-85 4:23 4:14 -- OU -- Smith 42 yd interception return (Hartley kick) 2:02 -- BU -- Haven 38 yd field goal, 4-4 0:57 Third Quarter 12:46 -- OU -- Kelly 21 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 5-75 2:14 7:44 -- OU -- Brown 7 yd run (Hartley kick), 4-18 1:31 5:46 -- OU -- Dotson sack for safety 5:30 -- OU -- Iglesias 88-yard free kick return (Hartley kick) Fourth Quarter 7:48 -- BU -- Davis 56 yd fumble return (Havens kick)
Scoring Summary: First Quarter 9:51 -- OU -- Hartley 28 yd field goal, 7-40 3:18 4:20 -- TT -- Johnson 30 yd pass from Harrell (Trlica kick), 8-77 3:42 Second Quarter 14:53 -- OU -- Johnson 32 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 9-82 4:16 11:18 -- TT -- Trlica 32 yd field goal, 7-63 3:45 9:25 -- TT -- Johnson 6 yd pass from Harrell (Trlica kick), 5-18 1:33 1:43 -- TT -- Huffman 54 yd interception return (Trlica kick) 0:10 -- OU -- Kelly 40 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 5-69 1:20 Third Quarter 4:50 -- OU -- Hartley 23 yd field goal, 10-56 5:35 Fourth Quarter 12:51 -- OU -- Brown 40 yd run (Hartley kick), 6-70 2:41 2:21 -- OU -- Brown 2 yd run (Hartley kick), 14-80 6:57 Statistics: TTU FIRST DOWNS 16 NET YARDS RUSHING 11-31 NET YARDS PASSING 250 Completions-Attempts-Int. 26-48-1 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 59-281 Fumbles: Number-Lost 0-0 Penalties: Number-Yards 7-51 PUNTS-YARDS 4-170 Average Yards Per Punt 42.5 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 1--1-0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 7-91-0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 1-54-1 Possession Time 26:29 Third-Down Conversions 2 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-9
Score by Quarters Oklahoma Baylor
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OU won despite committing four turnovers, one of which, an interception, was returned for a TD.
STILLWATER, Okla. -- An Oklahoma team defined by its grittiness all year, used two of its toughest elements -- a relentless ground game and a stifling defense -- to notch its fourth straight win over Oklahoma State, 27-21, and its seventh consecutive triumph overall. The win ran the OU advantage to 78-16-7 in the nation’s most lopsided series between in-state opponents. Allen Patrick, who had missed the previous two games with an ankle injury, carried 23 times for 163 yards. His first carry of the second half went off tackle for 65 yards and a touchdown. The Sooner defense held OSU 15.6 points under its scoring average and more than 51 yards under its total offensive average. OU twice held 13-point leads in the second half. The Cowboys missed an opportunity to cut into those early in the fourth quarter when quarterback Zac Robinson, on a fourth-and-goal play, was stood up at the Sooner 1. He fumbled into the end zone and the ball was recovered by Oklahoma’s Demarrio Pleasant. Coupled with Texas’ loss to Texas A&M one day earlier, the win gave Oklahoma the Big 12 South Division title and a berth in the Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship Game.
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Senior QB Paul Thompson, who earlier in the evening won OU’s prestigious Don Key Award, completed 24-of-31 passes for two touchdowns and a career-high 309 yards. His favorite target, Malcolm Kelly, tied a school record with 11 receptions that went for 153 yards and one TD.
WACO, Texas -- How well was Oklahoma playing in running its winning streak to six games? The Sooners dominated, 36-10, despite committing five turnovers. Three things kept the Sooners dominant -- a potent rushing game (236 yards), a stifling defense (Baylor had -48 yards rushing) and the big play (a 42-yard interception return for a touchdown, an 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and a sack for a safety). Chris Brown made his first career start and responded with 24 carries for 169 yards and one touchdown. Paul Thompson hit 12-of-19 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Malcolm Kelly had five grabs for 115 yards and one TD. The defense had five sacks, two each by C.J. Ah You and Alonzo Dotson. The latter accounted for the safety. BU would have gone scoreless if not for OU mistakes. The Bears got a field goal after a muffed punt and scored their lone touchdown on a fumble that Brown simply dropped. The -48 yards rushing was the second best performance ever by an OU defense.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Ninety-nine yards and a defense as unyielding as the chilly temperatures were the difference when Oklahoma posted a decisive 21-7 win over Nebraska in the Dr Pepper Big 12 Conference Championship.
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A crowd of 80,031, the largest in the history of the game, watched the Sooners claim their 40th conference crown and their fourth since the inception of the Big 12 (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006). Leading 14-7 in the third quarter and mired inside its own 16 for a third consecutive drive, OU set sail on what Bob Stoops called, “the drive of the year.” Oklahoma marched 99 yards in 11 plays for a touchdown even though the first two snaps netted nothing. Finally, on a third-and-10, Paul Thompson hit Jermaine Gresham for 35 yards and the Sooners had their springboard. It was the first of five straight completions for Thompson, who, after misfiring on one throw, tossed a three-yard fade to Malcolm Kelly for the touchdown.
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Kelly had eight grabs for 142 yards, the latter of which set a Big 12 title game record. He also scored twice. On defense, Oklahoma shut down a Cornhusker team that was averaging 34 points per game. Nebraska started three drives in Sooner territory and another three at its own 47, 49 and 43, yet managed just one touchdown on a 23-yard drive following an OU turnover. Score by Quarters Nebraska Oklahoma
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2 7 0
3 0 7
4 0 0
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Scoring Summary: First Quarter 14:12 -- OU -- Patrick 2 yd run (Hartley kick), 1-25 0:12 5:35 -- OU -- Kelly 66 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 1-66 0:32 Second Quarter 4:37 -- NU -- Teafatiller 14 yd pass from Taylor (Congdon kick), 3-23 0:33 Third Quarter 12:46 -- OU -- Kelly 3 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 11-99 3:21
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Jan. 1 • U of Phoenix Stadium • Glendale, Ariz.
Statistics: NU FIRST DOWNS 17 NET YARDS RUSHING 21-84 NET YARDS PASSING 282 Completions-Attempts-Int. 23-50-3 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 71-366 Fumbles: Number-Lost 3-2 Penalties: Number-Yards 5-24 PUNTS-YARDS 7-239 Average Yards Per Punt 34.1 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 3-3-0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 3-49-0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 1-0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 Possession Time 28:21 Third-Down Conversions 3 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-6
OU 13 28-42 265 19-35-1 63-307 2-0 3-25 9-330 36.7 2-0-0 2-50-0 3-4-0 1-8-0 31:39 4 of 15 0 of 1 2-2 3-13
RUSHING: NU -- Jackson 13-70, Taylor 7-16, Wilson 1-(-2); ); OU -- Patrick 15-35, Brown 7-4, Thompson 5-4, Gutierrez 1-(-1). PASSING: NU -- Taylor 23-50-3-282-1; OU -- Thompson 19-34-1265-2. RECEIVING: NU -- Jackson 5-28, Nunn 4-37, Purify 3-37, Wilson 3-20, Peterson 2-72, Lucky 2-44, Swift 1-18, Teafatiller 1-14, Phillips 1-7, Erickson 1-5; OU -- Kelly 10-142, Johnson 5-47, Iglesias 2-26, Gresham 1-35, Tennell 1-15. INTERCEPTIONS: NU -- Shanle 1-0; OU -- Harris 1-0, Smith 1-0, Wolfe 1-4. TACKLE LEADERS: NU -- McKeon 8; OU -- Alexander, Latimer 6. SACKS: NU -- Moore 1-6; OU -- Ah You 1-5, Harris 1-6, Thibodeaux 1-2. ATT: 80,031
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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Ninth-ranked Boise State completed a perfect season with a 43-42 overtime victory over No. 7 Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl. In one of the most dramatic finishes in BCS history, the Sooners and the Broncos combined for 22 points in the final 86 seconds of regulation. OU recovered from an 18-point deficit midway through the third quarter to twice take seven-point leads. The Broncos appeared to be finished when OU cornerback Marcus Walker intercepted Jared Zabransky’s pass and returned it 33 yards for a touchdown to put the Sooners ahead 35-28 with 1:02 remaining. Boise State’s trick play that resulted in a 50-yard touchdown on fourth-and-18 in the final seconds of regulation sent the game to overtime. Oklahoma’s Adrian Peterson opened the overtime with a 25-yard touchdown run, his final collegiate play. After missing seven games to injury, he carried 20 times for 77 yards and two scores. The Broncos answered with Vinny Perretta’s fourth-down TD pass to Derek Schouman. On a two-point conversion, Zabransky handed the ball behind his back to Ian Johnson, who raced untouched into the end zone. Score by Quarters 1 Boise State 14 Oklahoma 7
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Final 43 42
Scoring Summary: First Quarter 9:06 -- BSU -- James 49 yd pass from Zabransky (Montgomery kick) 7-71 3:31 7:28 -- BSU -- Johnson 2 yd run (Montgomery kick), 2-9 0:57 0:26 -- OU -- Johnson 8 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick), 14-82 7:02 Second Quarter 5:38 -- OU -- Hartley 31 yd field goal, 5-38 2:47 :33 -- BSU -- James 32 yd pass from Zabransky (Montgomery kick), 6-65 1:32 Third Quarter 8:05 -- BSU -- Tadman 27 yd interception return (Montgomery kick) 4:29 -- OU -- Peterson 8 yd run (Hartley kick), 2-11 0:47 Fourth Quarter 14:57 -- OU -- Hartley 28 yd field goal, 8-50 3:17 1:26 -- OU -- Chaney 5 yd pass from Thompson (Iglesias from Thompson) 6-77 1:14
1:02 -- OU -- Walker 33 yd interception return (Hartley kick) :07 -- BSU -- Rabb 35 yd pass from Zabransky (Montgomery kick), 5-78 0:55 Overtime 15:00-- OU -- Peterson 25 yd run (Hartley kick), 1-25 15:00 -- BSU -- Schouman 5 yd pass from Perretta (Johnson run) Statistics: BSU FIRST DOWNS 16 NET YARDS RUSHING 35-110 NET YARDS PASSING 267 Completions-Attempts-Int. 20-30-1 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 65-377 Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-2 Penalties: Number-Yards 8-63 PUNTS-YARDS 8-333 Average Yards Per Punt 41.6 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 3-16-0 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 6-124-0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 3-52-1 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 Possession Time 28:21 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-13
OU 23 38-174 233 19-32-3 70-407 1-1 6-35 5-202 40.4 4-27-0 6-85-0 1-33-1 0-0-0 31:39 2 of 10 0 of 0 5-5 3-16
RUSHING: BSU -- Johnson 23-101, Zabransky 9-8, Perretta 2-2, Gingg 1- (-1); OU -- Peterson 20-77, Patrick 11-61, Thompson 7-36. PASSING:BSU -- Zabransky 19-29-1-262-3, Perretta 1-1-0-5-1; OU -- Thompson 19-32-233-2. RECEIVING: BSU -- Schouman 8-72, Rabb 4-79, James 3-96, Johnson 2-4, Naanee 1-19, Perretta 1-3, Dailey 1-(-6); OU -- Iglesias 6-120, Johnson 6-57, Chaney 4-37, Peterson 2-9, Zaslaw 1-10. INTERCEPTIONS: BSU -- Tadman 2-27, Alexander 1-25; OU -- Walker 1-33. TACKLE LEADERS:BSU -- Wilson 10; OU -- Alexander 17. SACKS: BSU -- Browning 0.5-3, Williams 1-6, Schlekeway 0.5-3; OU -- Alexander 1.5-7, Bennett 0.5-1, Birdine 1-8. ATT: 73,719
team statistics W/L W W L W L W W W W W W W W L
Score Time 24-17 3:16 37-20 3:32 33-34 3:54 59-0 2:43 10-28 3:12 34-9 2:58 24-3 2:54 26-10 3:15 17-16 3:09 34-24 3:19 36-10 2:56 27-21 3:02 21-7 3:40 42-43 (ot) 3:58
Attendance 84,555 84,577 59,269 84,326 76,260 84,152 84,443 62,045 85,697 85,313 31,221 42,819 80,031 73,719
* Conference Game ^ at Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas + Big 12 Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. & Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
Oklahoma Opponents
1 130 54
2 82 47
3 119 40
4 86 58
OT Total 7 424 8 242
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HISTORY
Oklahoma Opponent SCORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 . . . . . . . . . . 242 Points Per Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.3 . . . . . . . . . . 17.3 FIRST DOWNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 . . . . . . . . . . 209 Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 . . . . . . . . . . 85 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 . . . . . . . . . . 116 Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 RUSHING YARDAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2480 . . . . . . . . . 1382 Yards gained rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2740 . . . . . . . . . 1820 Yards lost rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 . . . . . . . . . . 438 Rushing Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 557 . . . . . . . . . . 424 Average Per Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 Average Per Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177.1 . . . . . . . . . 98.7 TDs Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PASSING YARDAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2682 . . . . . . . . . 2638 Att-Comp-Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340-205-11 . . . . 434-225-18 Average Per Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.9 . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 Average Per Catch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.1 . . . . . . . . . . 11.7 Average Per Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191.6 . . . . . . . . 188.4 TDs Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . 15 TOTAL OFFENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5162 . . . . . . . . . 4020 Total Plays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 897 . . . . . . . . . . 858 Average Per Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8 . . . . . . . . . . 4.7 Average Per Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368.7 . . . . . . . . 287.1 KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . 37-844 . . . . . . . . 49-853 PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . 38-299 . . . . . . . . 20-83 INT RETURNS: #-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-223 . . . . . . . . 11-132 KICK RETURN AVERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.8 . . . . . . . . . . 17.4 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.9 . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 INT RETURN AVERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.4 . . . . . . . . . . 12.0 FUMBLES-LOST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-22 . . . . . . . . 23-14 PENALTIES-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69-521 . . . . . . . . 77-579 Average Per Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.2 . . . . . . . . . . 41.4 PUNTS-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-2460 . . . . . . 85-3409 Average Per Punt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.7 . . . . . . . . . . 40.1 Net punt average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.7 . . . . . . . . . . 36.1 TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME . . . . . . . . 31:38 . . . . . . . . 28:22 3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS . . . . . . . . . 71/177 . . . . . . . . 58/192 3rd-Down Pct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40% . . . . . . . . . . 30% 4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS . . . . . . . . . . 7/11 . . . . . . . . . 10/22 4th-Down Pct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64% . . . . . . . . . . 45% SACKS BY-YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-203 . . . . . . . . 16-106 MISC YARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 . . . . . . . . . . . 29 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20 . . . . . . . . 12-17 ON-SIDE KICKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1 . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 RED-ZONE SCORES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-52 (94%) . . . 25-33 (76%) RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS . . . . . . . 33-52 (63%) . . . 16-33 (48%) PAT-ATTEMPTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-50 (98%) . . . 28-28 (100%) ATTENDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587397 . . . . . . . 281051 Games/Avg Per Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/83914 . . . . . . 5/56210 Neutral Site Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/74990
COACHING STAFF
Score by Quarters
Team Statistics
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
Date Opponent Sept. 2 UAB Sept. 9 Washington Sept. 16 at Oregon Sept. 23 Middle Tenn. *Oct. 7 Texas^ *Oct. 14 Iowa State *Oct. 21 Colorado *Oct. 28 at Missouri *Nov. 4 at Texas A&M *Nov. 11 Texas Tech *Nov. 18 at Baylor *Nov. 25 at Okla. State +Dec. 4 Nebraska &Jan. 1 Boise State
BOOMER S OONER
Schedule & Results
133 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
team statistics Rushing
GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Peterson 7 188 1071 59 1012 5.4 12 53 144.6 Patrick 12 169 789 28 761 4.5 4 65 63.4 Brown 5 70 355 12 343 4.9 6 40 68.6 Gutierrez 13 46 226 7 219 4.8 0 15 16.8 Thompson 14 71 275 124 151 2.1 3 27 10.8 Johnson 12 2 13 0 13 6.5 0 9 1.1 Iglesias 14 2 6 0 6 3.0 0 4 0.4 Strong 9 1 5 0 5 5.0 0 5 0.6 TEAM 10 8 0 30 -30 -3.8 0 0 -3.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 14 557 2740 260 2480 4.5 25 65 177.1 Opponents 14 424 1820 438 1382 3.3 10 58 98.7
Passing
GP Eff. Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G Thompson 14 142.45 204-336-11 60.7 2667 22 73 190.5 Halzle 2 113.00 1-2-0 50.0 15 0 15 7.5 McEachern 13 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 TEAM 10 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 14 141.44 205-340-11 60.3 2682 22 73 191.6 Opponents 14 106.01 225-434-18 51.8 2638 15 67 188.4
No. Yds Avg TD Long Smith 37 287 7.8 1 62 Carter 1 12 12.0 0 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 38 299 7.9 1 62 Opponents 20 83 4.2 0 14
Interceptions
No. Yds Avg TD Long Harris 4 11 2.8 0 11 Latimer 3 23 7.7 1 22 Smith 3 94 31.3 1 52 Walker 3 56 18.7 1 33 Thibodeaux 1 0 0.0 0 0 D. Williams 1 35 35.0 0 35 Alexander 1 0 0.0 0 0 Holmes 1 0 0.0 0 0 Wolfe 1 4 4.0 0 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 18 223 12.4 3 52 Opponents 11 132 12.0 2 54
Kick Returns
Receiving
GP No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G Kelly 14 62 993 16.0 10 73 70.9 Iglesias 14 41 514 12.5 2 37 36.7 Johnson 12 36 378 10.5 3 32 31.5 Finley 14 19 241 12.7 3 36 17.2 Peterson 7 10 136 13.6 1 69 19.4 Strong 9 9 73 8.1 0 25 8.1 Gresham 13 8 161 20.1 1 41 12.4 Zaslaw 9 6 68 11.3 0 17 7.6 Chaney 10 5 52 10.4 2 15 5.2 Eldridge 14 3 18 6.0 0 10 1.3 Tennell 12 2 26 13.0 0 15 2.2 I. Pleasant 13 2 13 6.5 0 11 1.0 Smith 14 1 12 12.0 0 12 0.9 Gutierrez 13 1 -3 -3.0 0 0 -0.2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 14 205 2682 13.1 22 73 191.6 Opponents 14 225 2638 11.7 15 67 188.4
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No. Yds Avg TD Long Iglesias 14 363 25.9 1 88 Smith 12 271 22.6 0 55 Peterson 7 162 23.1 0 59 Johnson 2 34 17.0 0 16 Lofton 1 14 14.0 0 14 TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 37 844 22.8 1 88 Opponents 49 853 17.4 0 34
Fumble Returns
No. Yds Avg TD Long Smith 1 8 8.0 0 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 1 8 8.0 0 8 Opponents 4 85 21.2 2 56
team statistics Total Offense
No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd Cohen 51 2091 41.0 75 4 13 8 0 Knall 11 369 33.5 42 1 2 9 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 62 2460 39.7 75 5 15 17 0 Opp. 85 3409 40.1 82 2 22 27 2
Field Goals
Hartley FGM-FGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20 Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.0 1-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-0 20-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 30-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 40-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 50-99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-0 Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Oklahoma (30) (44),(37),(30) (41),(20),(20),(22),44 (28) (35) (46),(35) (46) (30) (23) (28),(23) - - - (31),(28)
Opponents (32),43 (32),(24) (22),51,(48) 56,(39) (39) (28),(19),(39) (32),47,28 (38) -
HISTORY
UAB WASHINGTON Oregon Middle Tennesse Texas Iowa State Colorado Missouri Texas A&M Texas Tech Baylor Oklahoma State Nebraska Boise State
SEASON REVIEW
Field Goal Sequence
THE SOONERS
G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G Peterson 7 1012 136 0 162 0 1310 187.1 Kelly 14 0 993 0 0 0 993 70.9 Iglesias 14 6 514 0 363 0 883 63.1 Patrick 12 761 0 0 0 0 761 63.4 Smith 14 0 12 287 271 94 664 47.4 Johnson 12 13 378 0 34 0 425 35.4 Brown 5 343 0 0 0 0 343 68.6 Finley 14 0 241 0 0 0 241 17.2 Gutierrez 13 219 -3 0 0 0 216 16.6 Gresham 13 0 161 0 0 0 161 12.4 Thompson 14 151 0 0 0 0 151 10.8 Strong 9 5 73 0 0 0 78 8.7 Zaslaw 9 0 68 0 0 0 68 7.6 Walker 14 0 0 0 0 56 56 4.0 Chaney 10 0 52 0 0 0 52 5.2 D. Williams 13 0 0 0 0 35 35 2.7 Tennell 12 0 26 0 0 0 26 2.2 Latimer 14 0 0 0 0 23 23 1.6 Eldridge 14 0 18 0 0 0 18 1.3 Lofton 14 0 0 0 14 0 14 1.0 I. Pleasant 13 0 13 0 0 0 13 1.0 Carter 12 0 0 12 0 0 12 1.0 Harris 14 0 0 0 0 11 11 0.8 Wolfe 14 0 0 0 0 4 4 0.3 TEAM 10 -30 0 0 0 0 -30 -3.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 14 2480 2682 299 844 223 6528 466.3 Opponents 14 1382 2638 83 853 132 5088 363.4
Punting
COACHING STAFF
All-Purpose Yards
G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G Thompson 14 407 151 2667 2818 201.3 Peterson 7 188 1012 0 1012 144.6 Patrick 12 169 761 0 761 63.4 Brown 5 70 343 0 343 68.6 Gutierrez 13 46 219 0 219 16.8 Halzle 2 2 0 15 15 7.5 Johnson 12 2 13 0 13 1.1 Iglesias 14 2 6 0 6 0.4 Strong 9 1 5 0 5 0.6 TEAM 10 9 -30 0 -30 -3.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 14 897 2480 2682 5162 368.7 Opponents 14 858 1382 2638 4020 287.1
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
|-------------------- PATs --------------------| Player TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points Hartley 0 19-20 49-50 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 106 Peterson 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 78 Kelly 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60 Brown 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 Patrick 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 Iglesias 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 20 Thompson 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-1 0 0 18 Johnson 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Finley 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Chaney 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Smith 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Gresham 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Walker 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Latimer 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Dotson 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2 McEachern 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 0 TEAM 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 52 19-20 49-50 0-0 1 1-2 0 2 424 Opponents 29 12-17 28-28 1-1 0 0-0 0 1 242
BOOMER S OONER
Scoring
Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.
135 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
game-by-game statistics Rushing (Att.-Yards-TD)
Kicking (Hartley)
UAB -Washington Oregon M. Tenn. Texas Iowa State Colorado Missouri Texas A&M Texas Tech Baylor Okla. St. Nebraska Boise State
UAB Washington Oregon M. Tenn. Texas Iowa State Colorado Missouri Texas A&M Texas Tech Baylor Okla. St. Nebraska Boise State
Brown Gutierrez Iglesias Johnson Patrick Peterson Thompson - - - - 4-6-0 24-143-1 - - - - 2-11-0 32-165-2 - - 1-2-0 - 1-1-0 34-211-1 7-(-7)-1 - 2-17-0 - - 13-52-0 27-128-3 1-(-5)-0 - - - 1-9-0 2-2-0 25-109-1 7-18-0 - - - 1-4-0 2-7-0 26-183-2 5-(-9) 4-12-1 5-18-0 - - 35-110-1 - 5-26-0 - 10-41-0 - - 36-162-0 - 6-28-1 - 7-52-0 - - 32-173-1 - 3-6-1 16-84-2 8-28-0 - - - - 10-26-0 24-169-1 12-59-0 - - - - 4-10-0 19-74-2 - - - 23-163-1 - 5-8-0 7-4-0 1-(-1)-0 - - 15-35-1 - 5-4-0 - - - - 11-61-0 20-77-2 7-36-0
FG FG Seq. PAT KO Avg. TB 1-1 30 3-3 5-64.8 2 3-3 (44), (37), (30) 4-4 8-62.1 7 4-5 (41),(20),(20),(22),(44) 3-3 8-61.2 1 1-1 (28) 8-8 10-61.7 4 1-1 (35) 1-1 3-49.3 1 2-2 (46), (35) 4-4 8-60.0 4 1-1 (46) 3-3 6-62.5 3 1-1 (30) 3-3 6-60.8 2 1-1 (23) 2-2 3-60.0 1 2-2 (28), (23) 4-4 1-65.0 0 - - 4-4 5-60.8 0 - - 3-4 5-63.8 3 - - 3-3 4-60.5 1 2-2 (31), (28) 4-4 7-64.9 1
Ret. 3-24.3 1-14.0 5-18.4 6-18.0 5-21.6 4-14.3 2-20.0 2-6.0 2-19.5 1-20.0 5-14.8 2-23.5 3-16.3 6-20.6
Punting Passing (Comp.-Att.-Int.-Yards-TD) Thompson UAB 14-24-2-227-2 Washington 21-33-2-272-2 Oregon 13-23-0-174-1 M. Tenn. 13-18-0-257-3 Texas 15-27-2-209-0 Iowa State 16-27-0-195-2 Colorado 17-26-0-105-1 Missouri 11-19-0-127-2 Texas A&M 3-12-0-39-0 Texas Tech 24-31-1-309-2 Baylor 12-19-1-178-2 Oklahoma St. 7-11-0-77-1 Nebraska 19-34-1-265-2 Boise State 19-32-3-233-2
Halzle - - - 1-2-0-15-0 - - - - - - - - - -
McEachern 0-1-0-0-0 -
Cohen UAB Washington Oregon Texas Iowa State Colorado Missouri Texas A&M Texas Tech Baylor Okla. St. Nebraska Boise St.
No. 3 3 5 4 3 5 3 3 1 4 4 9 5
Avg. Long 40.7 47 44.3 53 45.6 55 35.0 43 39.3 40 32.6 40 44.3 51 50.0 75 48.0 48 54.5 72 42.8 48 36.7 47 40.4 53
50+ I-20 I-10 I-5 - 1 - - 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 0 - 0 - - - - - - - 2 - - 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - 1 - - 1 1 - -
Ret. 2-15 3-22 1-1 2-16 1-1 1(-1) 2-10 3-3 3-16
Knall UAB M. Tenn. Texas Iowa State Missouri Texas A&M Texas Tech Okla. St.
No. 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1
Avg. Long 38.0 38 28.5 31 30.0 30 31.5 36 40.5 42 34.0 34 28.0 28 38.0 38
50+ I-20 I-10 I-5 Ret. - - - - - 2 1 1 - 1 - - - 2 - - - 2 1 1 1-0.0 - 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - - -
Receiving (Rec.-Yards-TD) Chaney Eldridge UAB - - Washington - - Oregon - 1-10-0 M. Tenn. - - Texas - - Iowa State - - Colorado - 1-3-0 Missouri 1-15-1 - Texas A&M - - Texas Tech - - Baylor - 1-5-0 Okla. St. - - Nebraska - - Boise State 4-37-1 -
Finley Gresham Gutierrez Iglesias 4-79-1 1-14-0 - 2-10-0 2-38-0 - - 5-44-0 - - - 5-78-0 - 1-22-1 - 4-56-1 2-3-0 1-41-0 - 5-69-0 3-31-0 1-4-0 - 1-17-0 2-22-0 - 1-(-3) 2-(-4)-0 2-33-1 1-17-0 - 1-15-0 - - - 1-19-0 1-8-0 1-9-0 - 3-22-0 1-10-1 1-19-0 - 3-29-0 2-17-0 - - 1-13-1 - 1-35-0 - 2-26-0 - - - 6-120-0
Johnson Kelly Peterson P leasant Smith - 3-28-0 1-69-1 - - 1-6-0 6-121-2 2-6-0 - 1-12-0 1-6-0 5-78-1 - 2-13-0 - 2-22-0 5-164-1 1-(-3)-0 - - 4-55-0 2-31-0 1-10-0 - - 4-48-0 4-50-2 3-45-0 - - 2-11-1 7-64-0 - - - 2-7-0 4-40-0 - - - 1-13-0 1-7-0 - - - 6-87-1 11-153-1 - - - - 5-115-1 - - - 2-19-0 1-12-0 - - - 5-47-0 10-142-2 - - - 6-57-1 0-0-0 2-9-0 - -
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Strong Tennell Zaslaw 3-27-0 - 4-45-0 - 1-1-0 - - 1-11 - - - - - - 2-12 - - - - - - 2-30-0 1-0-0 - - - 1-16-0 - 1-15-0 - - 1-10-0
Defensive statistics
Tackles
Pass Def
Ast Total TFL-Yds
Fumbles Blkd
GP
Solo
Sacks-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF
Alexander
14
75
43
118
12.0-43
3.5-25
1-0
3
3
2-0
Latimer
14
44
40
84
10.0-33
2.0-18
3-23
6
3
.
Harris
14
40
28
68
7.0-42
2.5-11
4-11
8
5
D. Williams
13
40
27
67
4.5-24
2.0-18
1-35
6
2
Holmes
14
24
18
42
6.0-19
1.0-9
1-0
7
1
2-0
.
.
.
Smith
14
30
11
41
3.5-6
.
3-94
8
.
1-8
.
.
.
Ah You
14
25
16
41
8.5-48
4.0-42
.
3
7
.
1
.
.
Birdine
14
17
22
39
7.5-23
3.0-17
.
2
5
.
1
.
.
.
Kick
Saf
4
.
.
2
.
.
.
.
.
.
1-0
2
.
.
Lofton
14
20
17
37
4.5-10
.
.
.
1-0
1
.
.
Baker
14
24
10
34
1.0-2
.
.
2
1
1-0
.
.
.
Walker
14
19
13
32
0.5-2
0.5-2
3-56
9
.
1-0
1
.
.
Thibodeaux
14
14
17
31
7.5-19
1.0-2
1-0
1
5
1-0
1
.
.
14
14
15
29
2.5-7
0.5-1
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12
15
11
26
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1
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2
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Granger
14
7
13
20
4.0-9
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1
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Wolfe
14
10
8
18
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1-4
3
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1-0
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6
10
16
5.0-43
3.0-38
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6
8
14
0.5-1
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D. Pleasant
13
6
5
11
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1
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2-0
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Pendleton
13
6
4
10
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Dotson
11
7
2
9
2.0-19
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Jackson
5
3
1
4
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Gutierrez
13
2
2
4
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Patrick
12
3
1
4
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J. Williams
8
3
1
4
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Caleb
10
1
1
2
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Eldridge
14
1
1
2
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Peterson
7
1
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1
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Shaw
13
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1
1
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Kelly
14
1
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1
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Finley
14
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1
1
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1-0
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Thompson
14
1
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1
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1
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M. Johnson
12
1
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Bowers
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466
349
815
89-357
26-203
18-223
61
34
14-8
13
2
2
Opponents
14
540
439
979
72-235
16-106
11-132
26
10
21-85
21
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HISTORY
Carter
SEASON REVIEW
14 13
THE SOONERS
Coleman Clayton
COACHING STAFF
Bennett Carter
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
BOOMER S OONER
Defensive Leaders
137 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
2006 awards
138
Bob Stoops, Head Coach • Big 12 Coach of the Year, Big 12 Coaches and Associated Press • Big 12 Coach of the Year, Kansas City Star • Big 12 Coach of the Year, Austin American-Statesman • Big 12 Coach of the Year, Houston Chronicle • Big 12 Coach of the Year, Waco Tribune-Herald • Eddie Robinson (FWAA) Coach of the Year Finalist • Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Finalist Brent Venables, Defensive Coordinator • Frank Broyles Award Finalist
Chris Messner, Offensive Lineman • All-Big 12 First Team, Big 12 Coaches and Associated Press • All-Big 12 First Team, Kansas City Star • All-Big 12 First Team, Austin American-Statesman • All-Big 12 First Team, Houston Chronicle • All-Big 12 First Team, Waco Tribune-Herald • All-America Third Team, Rivals.com Allen Patrick, Running Back • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Big 12 Coaches • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Associated Press
C.J. Ah You, Defensive End • All-Big 12 First Team, Big 12 Coaches • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Associated Press Rufus Alexander, Linebacker • All-America First Team, AFCA • All-America Second Team, Walter Camp • All-America Third Team, Associated Press • Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Big 12 Coaches • Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Associated Press • Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Kansas City Star • Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Austin American-Statesman • All-Big 12 First Team, Big 12 Coaches and Associated Press • All-Big 12 First Team, Kansas City Star • All-Big 12 First Team, Austin American-Statesman • All-Big 12 First Team, Houston Chronicle • All-Big 12 First Team, Waco Tribune-Herald Larry Birdine, Defensive End • All-Big 12 First Team, Big 12 Coaches • Academic All-Big 12 First Team Jon Cooper, offensive Lineman • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Associated Press
Carl Pendleton, Defensive Lineman • Academic All-District VI, ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA • Academic All-Big 12 First Team • Big 12 Male Sportsperson of the Year • Bobby Bowden Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award • Draddy Award finalist • FedEx/Football Writers of America Courage Award finalist • National Football Foundation Post-Graduate Scholarship • Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate Scholarship • Wuerffel Trophy Finalist • Wooden Citizenship Cup Finalist Adrian Peterson, Running Back • All-Big 12 First Team, Big 12 Coaches • All-Big 12 Second Team, Associated Press • All-Big 12 Second Team, Austin American-Statesman • All-Big 12 Second Team, Houston Chronicle • All-Big 12 Second Team, Waco Tribune-Herald • Doak Walker Award and Maxwell Award Semifinalist George Robinson, Offensive Lineman • All-Big 12 Second Team, Kansas City Star • All-Big 12 Second Team, Austin American-Statesman • All-Big 12 Second Team, Houston Chronicle • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Big 12 Coaches and Associated Press • All-America Third Team, Rivals.com
Steven Coleman, Defensive Lineman • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Big 12 Coaches Brody Eldridge, Tight End/Fullback • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Big 12 Coaches Joe Jon Finley, Tight End • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Big 12 Coaches and Associated Press Jacob Gutierrez, Running Back • Academic All-Big 12 Second Team • AFCA Good Works Team Nic Harris, Defensive Back • All-Big 12 Second Team, Big 12 Coaches • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Associated Press Garrett Hartley, Kicker • Lou Groza Award Finalist • All-Big 12 First Team, Austin American-Statesman • All-Big 12 First Team, Waco Tribune-Herald • All-Big 12 Second Team, Big 12 Coaches and Associated Press • All-Big 12 Second Team, Kansas City Star • All-Big 12 Second Team, Houston Chronicle • All-America Second Team, Rivals.com Lendy Holmes, Defensive Back • All-Big 12 First Team, Kansas City Star • All-Big 12 Second Team, Houston Chronicle • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Big 12 Coaches and Associated Press Malcolm Kelly, Wide Receiver • All-Big 12 First Team, Austin American-Statesman • All-Big 12 First Team, Waco Tribune-Herald • All-Big 12 Second Team, Big 12 Coaches and Associated Press • All-Big 12 Second Team, Houston Chronicle Zach Latimer, Linebacker • All-Big 12 First Team, Waco Tribune-Herald • All-Big 12 Second Team, Associated Press • All-Big 12 Second Team, Houston Chronicle • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Big 12 Coaches
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Curtis Lofton, Linebacker • Academic All-Big 12 Second Team
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Reggie Smith, Defensive Back • All-Big 12 First Team (DB), Associated Press • All-Big 12 First Team (DB), Austin American-Statesman • All-Big 12 First Team (DB), Houston Chronicle • All-Big 12 Second Team (DB), Big 12 Coaches • All-Big 12 Second Team (DB), Kansas City Star • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (PR/KR), Big 12 Coaches Paul Thompson, Quarterback • Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, Waco Tribune-Herald • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Big 12 Coaches and Associated Press • Don Key Award (OU award for dedication and leadership) Brandon Walker, Offensive Lineman • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Big 12 Coaches and Associated Press Marcus Walker, Defensive Back • All-Big 12 First Team, Waco Tribune-Herald • All-Big 12 Second Team, Big 12 Coaches • All-Big 12 Second Team, Austin American-Statesman • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Associated Press Darien Williams, Defensive Back • All-Big 12 Second Team, Waco Tribune-Herald • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Big 12 Coaches and Associated Press Trent Williams, Offensive Lineman • Freshman All-America Second Team, The Sporting News Dane Zaslaw, Fullback • Academic All-Big 12 First Team
HISTORY HEADER BOOMER S OONER 2 0 0 7 S EAS ON COACHING STAFF THE SOONERS SEASON REVIEW HISTORY 139 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Rushing
Receiving
Rushes Game . . . . . . . . . . Season . . . . . . . . Career . . . . . . . . .
Receptions Game . . . . . . . . . . Season . . . . . . . . Career . . . . . . . . .
11, Malcolm Kelly vs. Texas, Tech 2006; 11, Josh Norman vs. Texas Tech, 2001; 11, Trent Smith vs. Kansas, 2001 83, Mark Clayton, 2003 221, Mark Clayton, 2001-04
Receiving Yards Game . . . . . . . . . . Season . . . . . . . . Career . . . . . . . . .
190, Mark Clayton vs. Texas, 2003 1,425, Mark Clayton, 2003 3,241, Mark Clayton, 2001-04
55, Steve Owens vs. Oklahoma State, 1969 393, Steve Owens, 1968 958, Steve Owens, 1967-69
Rushing Yardage Game . . . . . . . . . . 294, Greg Pruitt vs. Kansas State, 1971 Season . . . . . . . . 1,925, Adrian Peterson, 2004 Career . . . . . . . . . 4,118, Billy Sims, 1975-79 Yards Per Attempt Game . . . . . . . . . 26.8 (6-161), Eric Mitchel vs. Kansas State, 1988 Season . . . . . . . . 8.98, Greg Pruitt, 1971, (196 attempts) Career . . . . . . . . . 7.48, Darrell Shepard, 1979-81 (166 attempts)
Passing
Yards Per Reception Game . . . . . . . . . . 47.7, Virgil Boll vs. Colorado, 1962 (3 receptions, 143 yards) Season . . . . . . . . 29.1, Jon Harrison, 1971 (17 receptions) Career . . . . . . . . . 27.0, Jon Harrison, 1970-71 (30 receptions)
200-Yard Rushing Games Season . . . . . . . . 4, Billy Sims, 1978 Career . . . . . . . . . 7, Billy Sims, 1975-79 Rushing Yards by a Freshman Game . . . . . . . . . . 259, Earl Johnson vs. Colorado, 1983 (redshirt); 249, Adrian Peterson vs. Oklahoma State, 2004 (true) Season . . . . . . . . 1,925, Adrian Peterson, 2005 (true); 1,184, De’Mond Parker, 1996 (redshirt) Rushing Yards by a Quarterback Game . . . . . . . . . . 195, Thomas Lott vs. Kansas State, 1976 Season . . . . . . . . 1,289, Jack Mildren, 1971 Career . . . . . . . . . 2,713, Jamelle Holieway, 1985-88
Touchdown Receptions Game . . . . . . . . . . 4, Trent Smith vs. Kansas, 2001 Season . . . . . . . . 15, Mark Clayton, 2003 Career . . . . . . . . . 31, Mark Clayton, 2001-04
Jason White
Rushing Touchdowns Game . . . . . . . . . . 6, Quentin Griffin vs. Texas, 2000 Season . . . . . . . . 23, Steve Owens, 1969; Billy Sims, 1979 Career . . . . . . . . . 57, Steve Owens, 1967-69
Attempts Game . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, Josh Heupel vs. Colorado, 1999 Season . . . . . . . . 553, Josh Heupel, 1999 Career . . . . . . . . . 1,025, Josh Heupel, 1999-2000 Completions Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, Josh Heupel vs. Mississippi, 1999 Season . . . . . . . . 349, Josh Heupel, 1999 Career . . . . . . . . . 654, Josh Heupel, 1999-2000 Completion Percentage Game . . . . . . . . . . 1.000 (8-8), Jack Jacobs vs. Kansas, 1941 Season . . . . . . . . . .653 (255-390), Jason White, 2004 Career . . . . . . . . . .638 (654-1,025), Josh Heupel, 1999-2000 Lowest Interception Percentage Season . . . . . . . . .000, Monte Deere, 1962 (71 attempts); .022, Jason White, 2003 (451 attempts, 10 interceptions) Career . . . . . . . . . .024 Jason White, 1999-2004 (900 attempts, 24 interceptions) Yards Passing Game . . . . . . . . . . Season . . . . . . . . Career . . . . . . . . .
429, Josh Heupel vs. Louisville, 1999 3,850, Josh Heupel, 1999 7,992, Jason White, 1999-2004
300-Yard Games Season . . . . . . . . 8, Josh Heupel, 1999 Career . . . . . . . . . 14, Josh Heupel, 1999-2000 Consecutive 300-Yard Games Season . . . . . . . . 3, Josh Heupel, 1999 (twice); 2000 (twice) 400-Yard Games Season . . . . . . . . 2, Josh Heupel, 1999 Career . . . . . . . . . 2, Josh Heupel, 1999-2000 Touchdown Passes Game . . . . . . . . . . 5, five times; last by Jason White vs. Texas A&M, 2004 Season . . . . . . . . 40, Jason White, 2003 Career . . . . . . . . . 81, Jason White, 1999-2004 Consecutive Games with a Touchdown Pass Season . . . . . . . . 13, Josh Heupel, 1999; 2000 Career . . . . . . . . . 25, Josh Heupel, 1999-2000
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Total Offense
36, Quentin Griffin vs. Texas, 2000 138, Billy Sims, 1979; Steve Owens, 1969 342, Steve Owens, 1967-69
Most Kickoff Returns Game . . . . . . . . . . 7, Jarrail Jackson vs. Nebraska, 1997 Season . . . . . . . . 22, Chris Lewis, 1997 Career . . . . . . . . . 55, Buster Rhymes, 1980-84
Touchdowns Game . . . . . . . . . . Season . . . . . . . . Career . . . . . . . . .
Total Offense Yards Game . . . . . . . . . . 410, Josh Heupel vs. Louisville, 1999 (429 Passing, -19 Rushing) Season . . . . . . . . 3,773, Josh Heupel, 2000 (3,606 Passing, 167 Rushing) Career . . . . . . . . . 7,877, Jason White, 1999-2004 (7,922 Passing, -45 Rushing)
6, Quentin Griffin vs. Texas, 2000 23, Billy Sims, 1979; Steve Owens, 1969 57, Steve Owens, 1967-69
Most Kickoff Return Yards Game . . . . . . . . . . 229, Brandon Daniels vs. Notre Dame, 1999 Season . . . . . . . . 508, Brandon Daniels, 1999 Career . . . . . . . . . 1,237, Buster Rhymes, 1980-84 Best Kickoff Return Average Game . . . . . . . . . . 45.80, Brandon Daniels vs. Notre Dame, 1999 (5 returns); 57.00, Antwone Savage vs. North Carolina, 2001 (2 returns); 100.00, twice (1 return); most recently Mark Bradley vs. Iowa State, 2003 Season . . . . . . . . 31.75, Brandon Daniels, 1999 Career . . . . . . . . . 25.67, Joe Wylie, 1970-72
Points by a Kicker Game . . . . . . . . . . 17, Trey DiCarlo vs. Texas, 2003 Season . . . . . . . . 131, Trey DiCarlo, 2003 Career . . . . . . . . . 328, R.D. Lashar, 1987-90
Punts Most Punts Game . . . . . . . . . . Season . . . . . . . . Career . . . . . . . . .
Extra Points Attempted Game . . . . . . . . . . 11, Tim Lashar vs. Missouri, 1986; Trey DiCarlo vs. Texas A&M, 2003 Season . . . . . . . . 76, Trey DiCarlo, 2003 Career . . . . . . . . . 202, R.D. Lashar, 1987-90
4, five times; most recently DiCarlo at Texas A&M, 2002 21, Tim Duncan, 2001 48, Tim Duncan, 1999-01; Tim Lashar, 1983-86
Punt Returns
Most Punt Return Yards Game . . . . . . . . . . 277, Antonio Perkins vs. UCLA, 2003 Season . . . . . . . . 643, Antonio Perkins, 2002 Career . . . . . . . . . 1,441, Antonio Perkins, 2002-04
Tackles by a Lineman Game . . . . . . . . . . 21, Kevin Murphy vs. Missouri, 1983 Season . . . . . . . . 144, Kevin Murphy, 1983 Career . . . . . . . . . 365, Rick Bryan, 1980-83 Tackles by a Linebacker Game . . . . . . . . . . 23, Jackie Shipp vs. Missouri, 1981 Season . . . . . . . . 189, Jackie Shipp, 1981 Career . . . . . . . . . 530, Daryl Hunt, 1975-78 Tackles by a Defensive Back Game . . . . . . . . . . 20, Rodney Rideau vs. Notre Dame, 1999 Season . . . . . . . . 120, Rodney Rideau, 1999 Career . . . . . . . . . 299, Zac Henderson, 1974-77 Tackles for Loss Game . . . . . . . . . . Season . . . . . . . . Career . . . . . . . . .
5, five times; most recently Teddy Lehman vs. Kansas State, 2003 24, Kelly Gregg, 1998 59, Rocky Calmus, 1998-01
Interceptions Game . . . . . . . . . . Season . . . . . . . . Career . . . . . . . . .
3, eight times; most recently J.T. Thatcher vs. Kansas, 2000 9, Rickey Dixon, 1987 18, Darrell Royal, 1946-49
Sacks Game . . . . . . . . . . Season . . . . . . . . Career . . . . . . . . .
3 by several; most recently Calvin Thibodeaux vs. Texas A&M, 2005 14, Martin Chase, 1997; Cedric Jones, 1994 31.5, Cedric Jones, 1992-95
HISTORY
Best Punt Return Average Game . . . . . . . . . . 39.6, Antonio Perkins vs. UCLA (7 returns, 277 yards) Season . . . . . . . . 23.5, Jack Mitchell, 1948 (22 returns) Career . . . . . . . . . 23.8, Jack Mitchell, 1946-48 (39 returns)
23, Jackie Shipp vs. Missouri, 1981 189, Jackie Shipp, 1981 530, Daryl Hunt, 1975-78
SEASON REVIEW
Most Punt Returns Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, Jack Jacobs vs. Santa Clara, 1941; Larry Grigg vs. Nebraska, 1951; Curtis Fagan vs. N. Texas, 2001, and Kansas State, 2001 Season . . . . . . . . 53, Antonio Perkins, 2003 Career . . . . . . . . . 126, Jarrail Jackson, 1996-99
Total Tackles Game . . . . . . . . . . Season . . . . . . . . Career . . . . . . . . .
THE SOONERS
Best Punting Average Game . . . . . . . . . . 56.3, Michael Keeling vs. Kansas, 1981 (3 punts) Season . . . . . . . . 47.84, Jack Jacobs, 1940 Career . . . . . . . . . 42.48, Jeff Ferguson, 1998-2001
Consecutive Extra Points Season . . . . . . . . 66, Tim Lashar, 1986 Career . . . . . . . . . 140, Uwe von Schamann, 1976-78 Field Goals Game . . . . . . . . . . Season . . . . . . . . Career . . . . . . . . .
18, Jack Jacobs vs. Santa Clara, 1941 80, Jeff Ferguson, 2001; Mike Winchester, 1984 252, Jeff Ferguson, 1998-2001
Defense
COACHING STAFF
Extra Points Made Game . . . . . . . . . . 11, Tim Lashar vs. Missouri, 1986; Trey DiCarlo vs. Texas A&M, 2003 Season . . . . . . . . 74, Trey DiCarlo, 2003 Career . . . . . . . . . 196, R.D. Lashar, 1987-90
All-Purpose Yards Game . . . . . . . . . . 374, Greg Pruitt vs. Kansas State, 1971 (294 rushing, 34 receiving, 46 return) Season . . . . . . . . 2,148, Quentin Griffin, 2002 (1,884 rushing, 264 receiving) Career . . . . . . . . . 5,881, Joe Washington, 1972-75 (4,071 rushing, 253 rec., 1,557 ret.)
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
Kickoff Returns
Points Game . . . . . . . . . . Season . . . . . . . . Career . . . . . . . . .
BOOMER S OONER
Scoring
141 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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TEAM RECORDS Rushing
Total Offense
Kicking
Rushing Yards Game . . . . . . . . . . 768 vs. Kansas State, 1988 Season . . . . . . . . 5,635, 1971
Most Plays Season . . . . . . . . 1,041, 1972 Per Game . . . . . . 86.8, 1972
Rushing Yards Per Attempt Game . . . . . . . . . . 10.6 (72-768) vs. K-State, 1988 Season . . . . . . . . 7.1, 1971
Yards Per Play Game . . . . . . . . . . 10.6 vs. Colorado, 1980 Season . . . . . . . . 7.6, 1971
Most Extra Points Game . . . . . . . . . . 11 vs. Missouri, 1986; Texas A&M, 2003 Season . . . . . . . . 74, 2003
Rushing Attempts Game . . . . . . . . . . 88 vs. Oklahoma State, 1972 Season . . . . . . . . 879, 1972 Per Game . . . . . . 73.9, 1974
Passing
Most Attempts Game . . . . . . . . . . 58 vs. Colorado, 1999 Season . . . . . . . . 566, 1999 Per Game . . . . . . 47.17, 1999 Most Completions Game . . . . . . . . . . 39 vs. Mississippi, 1999 Independence Bowl Season . . . . . . . . 358, 1999 Per Game . . . . . . 28.83, 1999 Fewest Attempts Game . . . . . . . . . . 1, several times Season . . . . . . . . 63, 1976 Per Game . . . . . . 5.25, 1976 Fewest Completions Game . . . . . . . . . . 0, several; last vs. Arizona, 1989 Season . . . . . . . . 24, 1976 Per Game . . . . . . 2.0, 1976 Most Yards Passing Game . . . . . . . . . . 429, vs. Louisville, Baylor, 1999 Season . . . . . . . . 4,109, 2003 Per Game . . . . . . 327.42, 1999 Completion Percentage Game . . . . . . . . . . 1.000, several times Season . . . . . . . . .660, 2004 Most Yards Per Attempt Game . . . . . . . . . . 25.7 vs. Colorado, 1962 Season . . . . . . . . 12.77, 1971 Most Yards Per Completion Game . . . . . . . . . . 36.1 vs. Colorado, 1962 Season . . . . . . . . 26.85, 1971 Most Interceptions Thrown Game . . . . . . . . . . 5 vs. Wisconsin, 1970; Kansas State, 1969 Season . . . . . . . . 18, 2000
Total Yards Offense Game . . . . . . . . . . 875 vs. Colorado, 1980 Season . . . . . . . . 6,682, 1971 Per Game . . . . . . 566.83, 1971
Fewest Turnovers Game . . . . . . . . . . 0, several; last vs.Texas Tech, 2006 Season . . . . . . . . 17, 2002 and 2003 Per Game . . . . . . 1.21, 2002 and 2003
Scoring
Points Scored Game . . . . . . . . . . 82 vs. Colorado, 1980 Season . . . . . . . . 601, 2003 Per Game . . . . . . 46.6, 1956
Extra Point Percentage Game . . . . . . . . . . 1.000, several, last vs. Oregon, 2006 Holiday Bowl (2-2) Season . . . . . . . . 1.000, several times, last in 1993 (46-46) Most Punts Game . . . . . . . . . . 18 vs. Santa Clara, 1941 Season . . . . . . . . 85, 2001 Punting Average Game . . . . . . . . . . 56.3 vs. Kansas State, 1981 Season . . . . . . . . 42.31, 2006
Defense
Most Touchdowns Game . . . . . . . . . . 12 vs. Colorado, 1980 Season . . . . . . . . 78, 2003 Per Game . . . . . . 7.0, 1956
Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed Game . . . . . . . . . . -52 vs. Kansas, 1986 Season . . . . . . . . 594, 1949 Per Game . . . . . . 54.00, 1949
Most Rushing Touchdowns Game . . . . . . . . . . 12 vs. Colorado, 1980 Season . . . . . . . . 61, 1971 Per Game . . . . . . 5.10, 1956
Fewest Rushing Attempts Season . . . . . . . . 296, 1999 Per Game . . . . . . 26.9, 1999
Most Passing Touchdowns Game . . . . . . . . . . 5 vs. Indiana State, 1999; Louisville, 1999; Iowa State, 2003; Texas A&M, 2003, 2004 Season . . . . . . . . 43, 2003 Per Game . . . . . . 3.07, 2003 Field Goals Game . . . . . . . . . . 4 vs. Texas, 1966; vs. Penn State, 1986; vs. Oklahoma State, 1986; vs. Iowa State, 1995; at Texas A&M, 2002 Season . . . . . . . . 21, 2001 Per Game . . . . . . 1.62, 2001
Returns
Most Punt Return Yards Game . . . . . . . . . . 277 vs. UCLA, 2003 Season . . . . . . . . 949, 1948 Per Game . . . . . . 86.27, 1948 Most Kickoff Return Yards Game . . . . . . . . . . 289 vs. Notre Dame, 1999 Season . . . . . . . . 898, 1997 Per Game . . . . . . 75.20, 1947
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Field Goal Percentage Game . . . . . . . . . . 1.000, several, last (3-3) at Baylor, 2006 Season . . . . . . . . .950 (19-20), 2006
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Fewest Rushing Yards Per Attempt Season . . . . . . . . 1.58, 1986 Fewest Passing Yards Allowed Game . . . . . . . . . . -2 vs. Oklahoma State, 1993 Season . . . . . . . . 555, 1956 Per Game . . . . . . 55.50, 1956 Fewest Passing Completions Allowed Season . . . . . . . . 47, 1960 Per Game . . . . . . 4.7, 1960 Most Sacks Game . . . . . . . . . . 9, twice; last vs. Nebraska, 2006 Season . . . . . . . . 48, 1986 Per Game . . . . . . 4.09, 1989 Fewest Points Allowed Game . . . . . . . . . . 0, 250 times (118 since 1938); last vs. Middle Tenn., 2006 Season . . . . . . . . 29, 1938 Per Game . . . . . . 2.64, 1938 Fewest Touchdowns Allowed Game . . . . . . . . . . 0, several; last vs. MTSU, 2006 Season . . . . . . . . 4, 1938 Per Game . . . . . . 0.36, 1938 Total Yards Defense Game . . . . . . . . . . 14 vs. Washington State, 1938 Season . . . . . . . . 1,226, 1938 Per Game . . . . . . 111.45, 1938
LONGEST PLAYS Yards Player 100* Mark Bradley 100 Buster Rhymes 100 Al Needs 99* Jerome Ledbetter 99 Joe Golding 97 Derrick Strait 96 Jeff Frazier 96 Randy Hughes 96 Buck McPhail 96 Darrell Royal * First career return
Player Jeff Frazier Buck McPhail Jimmy Harris Mike Thomas George Thomas Darrell Shepard Keith Jackson De’Mond Parker Anthony Stafford Marcus Dupree Leon Heath
Passing
Receiver Ben Hart P.J. Mills Lance Rentzel Max Boydston Wahoo McDaniel Virgil Boll Arthur Guess Larry Grigg Ted Long
Pos RB RB QB RB RB QB TE RB RB RB RB
Pos RB DB RB RB RB RB DB RB WR
Cl Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr.
TD Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Opponent Kansas State, 1980 Iowa State, 2003 Colorado, 1980 Oklahoma State, 1980 Boston College, 1949 Kansas State, 1937 Kansas State, 2000 Santa Clara, 1940 Notre Dame, 1999
Cl Jr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr.
TD Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Opponent North Texas, 1995 Kansas State, 1951 Kansas, 1954 Oregon, 1972 Oklahoma State, 1949 Colorado, 1980 Nebraska, 1985 San Diego State, 1996 Texas, 1988 Nebraska, 1982 LSU, 1950
Yards 96 93 91 91 87 85 84 83 82 81 81
Pos QB WR DB RB DB RB DB RB DB DB RB
Cl Jr. So. So. So. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr.
TD Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Opponent Kansas State, 1948 Colorado, 1966 Tulsa, 2002 Iowa State, 1955 Missouri, 1994 Iowa State, 1977 UCLA, 2003 Iowa State, 1949 South Florida, 2002 Oklahoma State, 1999 Iowa State, 1957
Pos DB DB DB DB DB QB DB QB RB DB
Cl Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr.
TD Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Opponent Kansas State, 1945 Texas, 1946 Texas Tech, 2003 Colorado, 1973 Oklahoma State, 1987 Duke, 1957 Texas Tech, 2000 Maryland, 1955 Kansas State, 1944 Kansas, 1988
Pos DL DB OL LB DL DB DL DB TE LB DL
Cl Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr.
TD Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N
Opponent Air Force, 2001 San Diego State, 1995 Marquette, 1941 North Texas, 1987 Colorado, 1992 Clemson, 1972 Kansas, 1979 Alabama, 2002 Oklahoma State, 1953 Texas-El Paso, 2000 North Texas, 1987
Play Kickoff Return Rush Troy DeGar Pass Major Applewhite Pass Kickoff Return Kickoff Return Koy Detmer Pass Todd Doxson Pass Carl Straw Pass Rush
Team Kansas State, 1968 Kansas, 1997 Tulsa, 1996 Texas, 1998 Iowa State, 1971 Kansas, 1964 Colorado, 1992 Iowa State, 1995 Kansas State, 1988 Nebraska, 1980
Player Darrell Royal Eddie Hinton Antonio Perkins Tommy McDonald Darrius Johnson Freddie Nixon Antonio Perkins Buddy Jones Antonio Perkins J.T. Thatcher Jakie Sandefer
Passer Ronnie Fletcher Eric Moore John Hammond Buddy Leake Bobby Boyd Monte Deere Steve Collins Buddy Leake Cale Gundy
Pos TE RB P QB RB P P/K P K/P RB QB
TD Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Opponent Florida State, 1965 Iowa State, 1995 Maryland, 1964 California, 1954 West Virginia, 1958 Colorado, 1962 Nebraska, 1989 Pittsburgh, 1953 Colorado, 1990
Cl So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. So.
Opponent Kansas, 1973 Oklahoma State, 1977 Oklahoma State, 1975 Missouri, 1990 Missouri, 1978 Colorado, 1976 Tulsa, 1987 Florida State, 1980 Auburn, 1971
Cl Jr. So. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. So.
Opponent Iowa State, 1958 Kansas State, 1970 Oklahoma State, 1996 Oklahoma State, 1948 Nebraska, 1940 Missouri, 1995 Texas Tech, 1993 Iowa State, 1987 Kansas, 1981 North Carolina, 1956 Missouri, 1947
Yards 100 99 97 96 95 94 85 82 82 80
Player Al Needs Joe Golding Derrick Strait Randy Hughes Rickey Dixon David Baker J.T. Thatcher Carl Dodd Johnny West Scott Garl
Fumble Returns
Yards 69 65 61 58 58 57 56 45 43 28 28
Player Cory Heinecke Marlon Wesley Claire Morford Dante Jones Aubrey Beavers Clyde Powers John Goodman Eric Bassey Max Boydston Rocky Calmus Adrian Cooper
Longest Plays Against Yards 100 99 99 97 95 93 92 90 89 89
Player Mack Heron Eric Vann Wes Caswell Wayne McGarity Willie Jones Gale Sayers Charles Johnson Eric Williams Greg Washington Jarvis Redwine
HISTORY
Player Wahoo McDaniel Joe Wylie Brian Lewis Darrell Royal Jack Jacobs Brian Lewis Scott Blanton Todd Thomsen Michael Keeling Billy Pricer Darrell Royal
Yards Player 100 Buster Rhymes 100* Mark Bradley 99* Jerome Ledbetter 95 Jerome Ledbetter 95 George Thomas 94 Otis Rogers 93 J.T. Thatcher 92 Orville Matthews 89 Brandon Daniels * First career kickoff return attempt
SEASON REVIEW
Yards 91 87 81 81 79 78 78 78 78 78 78
Kickoff Returns
Interception Returns
Player Tony DiRienzo Uwe von Schamann Tony DiRienzo R.D. Lashar Uwe von Schamaan Uwe von Schamaan R.D. Lashar Michael Keeling John Carrol
Punts
Opponent Iowa State, 2003 Kansas State, 1980 Kansas State, 1945 Colorado, 1980 Texas, 1946 Texas Tech, 2003 North Texas, 1995 Colorado, 1973 Kansas State, 1951 Kansas State, 1948
Punt Returns
Field Goals Yards 60 58 56 54 54 54 53 53 53
Play KO Return KO Return Int. Return KO Return Int. Return Int. Return Rush Int. Return Rush Punt Return
THE SOONERS
Yards 95 90 90 87 86 83 82 80 80
TD Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y
COACHING STAFF
Yards 96 96 91 90 90 89 88 86 86 86 86
Cl Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr.
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
Rushing
Pos WR RB DB RB DB DB RB DB RB QB
BOOMER S OONER
All Plays
143 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
RUSHING RECORDS 6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
Yds 1,925 1,896 1,884 1,760 1,670 1,649 1,523 1,344 1,321 1,289
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Yds 294 291 282 274 261 259 258 249 248 248
142 ALL-AMERICANS
Rushing - Game Player Greg Pruitt De’Mond Parker Billy Sims Mike Gaddis Steve Owens Earl Johnson David Overstreet Adrian Peterson Quentin Griffin Steve Owens
Rushing - Season Player Adrian Peterson Billy Sims Quentin Griffin Greg Pruitt Billy Sims Steve Owens Steve Owens Mike Gaddis Joe Washington Jack Mildren
Rushing - Career
Yds 4,118 4,071 4,045 4,041 3,938 3,403 3,198 3,122 3,033 2,910 2,726
Player Billy Sims Joe Washington Adrian Peterson Steve Owens Quentin Griffin De’Mond Parker Stanley Wilson Greg Pruitt Adrian Peterson Lydell Carr Mike Gaddis
Pos RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB
Class Jr. So. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr.
Att 19 31 36 29 55 28 18 33 32 53
Pos RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB QB
Class Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr.
Year 2004 1978 2002 1971 1979 1968 1969 1991 1974 1971
Pos RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB
Years 1975-79 1972-75 2004-06 1967-69 1999-02 1996-98 1979-82 1970-72 2004-06 1984-87 1988-91
Rushing Attempts - Game
Att 55 53 47 46 44 41 40 39 38 37 37 37
Player Steve Owens Steve Owens Steve Owens Steve Owens Steve Owens Steve Owens Steve Owens Ron Shotts Dewell Brewer Spencer Tillman Steve Owens Steve Owens
Pos RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB
Class Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr.
Rushing Attempts - Season
Att 393 358 339 287 256 248 241 225 223 220
Player Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . . Quentin Griffin . . . . . . . . Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Gaddis . . . . . . . . . . Kejuan Jones . . . . . . . . . Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . .
Opponent, Year Kansas State, 1971 Texas, 1997 Missouri, 1979 Oklahoma State, 1989 Oklahoma State, 1969 Colorado, 1983 Colorado, 1980 Oklahoma State, 2004 Texas, 2002 Iowa State, 1969
Car 339 256 287 196 248 393 358 241 194 223
Car 593 675 747 958 744 579 567 422 559 563 443
Avg 5.70 7.41 6.56 8.98 6.73 4.20 4.25 5.58 6.81 5.78
TD 15 22 15 18 23 21 23 17 12 20
Avg 6.94 6.03 5.40 4.22 5.29 5.88 5.64 7.40 5.43 5.17 6.15
TD 53 39 40 57 44 21 15 38 29 21 30
Opponent, Year Oklahoma State, 1969 Iowa State, 1969 Kansas State, 1968 Missouri, 1968 Kansas, 1968 Nebraska, 1968 Wisconsin, 1969 Oklahoma State, 1966 Kansas State, 1989 Hawaii, 1983 N.C. State, 1968 Kansas, 1968
Class Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . So. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . So. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year 1968 1969 2004 2002 1978 1979 1991 2003 1971 2005
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Rushing Attempts - Career
Att 958 747 744 675 593 579 567 563 563 541
Player Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quentin Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . De’Mond Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stanley Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lydell Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Years 1967-69 2004-06 1999-02 1972-75 1975-79 1996-98 1979-82 1993-96 1984-87 1969-71
Rushing Touchdowns - Game
TD 6 5 5 4
Player Class Opponent, Year Quentin Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . So. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas, 2000 Jerald Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . So. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State, 1994 Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nebraska, 1968 By 17 players; most recently by Kejuan Jones vs. Texas Tech, 2003
Rushing Touchdowns - Season
TD 23 23 22 21 20 18 18 18 18 17 17 17
Player Year Class Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. J.C. Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Steve Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . So. Greg Pruitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. George Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Quentin Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . So. Mike Gaddis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Billy Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr.
Rushing Touchdowns - Career
TD 57 53 44 39 38 35 34 32 32 32
Player Seasons Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967-69 Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975-79 Quentin Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-02 Joe Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972-75 Greg Pruitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970-72 J.C. Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976-80 Steve Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973-75 Jamelle Holieway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985-88 Kejuan Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002-04 Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969-71
RUSHING & PASSING RECORDS # 12 11 11 10 9 9 9 8 7 7 7
Player Quentin Griffin . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . . . . Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Washington . . . . . . . . . Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Washington . . . . . . . . . Greg Pruitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Class 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. 1968 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . So. 1969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. 1952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr.
Player Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . De’Mond Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quentin Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Pruitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamelle Holieway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Years 1967-69 2002-06 1975-79 1972-75 2004-06 1996-98 1999-02 1970-72 1973-75 1984-88 1950-52
200-Plus Yard Games - Season
# 4 3 3 3 3 3
Player Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . . . . Quentin Griffin . . . . . . . . . . Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Pruitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Class 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. 1969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr.
# 7 6 5 4 4
Player Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . De’Mond Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quentin Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Gaddis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yards 429 420 394 390 389 384 383 374 372 353 352 350
Player Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Jason White Josh Heupel Jason White Jason White Jason White Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Nate Hybl
Cl Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr.
Att 42 54 32 53 27 34 29 37 50 41 50 40
Comp 29 37 22 39 44 26 35 29 31 32 32 28
Opponent, Year Louisville, 1999 Baylor, 1999 Texas Tech, 2003 Mississippi, 1999 Iowa State., 2004 Iowa State, 2003 Nebraska, 2004 Kansas St., 2000 Texas A&M, 1999 Indiana St., 1999 Texas Tech, 1999 North Texas, 2001
Year 1999 2003 2000 2004 2006 2002 2001 1993 2005 1992 1994
Passing Yards - Career
Yards 7,922 7,456 6,686 5,091 3,744 3,095 3,092 2,675 2,449 2,430 2,364
Player Jason White Josh Heupel Cale Gundy Nate Hybl Bobby Warmack Paul Thompson Jack Mildren Eric Moore Garrick McGee Jamelle Holieway Danny Bradley
Years 1999-04 1999-00 1990-93 2000-02 1966-68 2002-06 1969-71 1995-98 1994-95 1985-88 1981-84
Att 553 451 472 255 204 363 412 269 308 227 284
Att 990 1,025 808 791 475 246 358 393 377 257 311
Comp 349 278 305 390 336 209 246 159 167 131 149
Int 16 10 15 9 11 8 13 7 10 15 13
TD 33 40 20 35 22 24 14 17 10 9 8
Comp Int 627 24 654 31 460 32 464 23 259 19 409 12 170 25 168 20 195 19 117 15 143 16
TD 81 53 40 40 22 26 24 15 11 22 16
Completions - Game # 39 37 36 34 32 32 32 31 31 29 29 29 29
Player Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Nate Hybl Nate Hybl Jason White Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Jason White Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Josh Heupel
Cl Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.
Att 53 54 48 50 44 50 41 50 48 44 37 43 42
Completions - Season
# 349 305 278 246 235 209 204 167 159 149 131 116
Player Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Jason White Nate Hybl Jason White Nate Hybl Paul Thompson Rhett Bomar Cale Gundy Garrick McGee Cale Gundy Cale Gundy
Year 1999 2000 2003 2001 2004 2002 2006 2005 1993 1994 1992 1991
Yards 390 420 347 292 353 352 343 372 311 389 429 374 346
Cl Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So.
Opponent, Year Mississippi, 1999 Baylor, 1999 Tulsa, 2001 Texas Tech, 2001 Baylor, 2001 Texas Tech, 1999 Indiana State, 1999 Texas A&M, 1999 Texas, 1999 Kansas, 2004 Kansas State, 2000 Kansas, 2000 Louisville, 1999
Att 553 472 451 412 390 363 336 308 269 284 227 203
Yards 3,850 3,606 3,846 2,409 3,205 2,538 2,667 2,018 2,311 1,909 1,914 1,557
SEASON REVIEW
Passing Yards - Game
Years 1975-79 2004-06 1996-98 1999-02 1988-91
Cl Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr.
THE SOONERS
200-Plus Yard Games - Career
Player Josh Heupel Jason White Josh Heupel Jason White Paul Thompson Nate Hybl Nate Hybl Cale Gundy Rhett Bomar Cale Gundy Garrick McGee
COACHING STAFF
# 23 22 20 19 17 16 16 13 11 10 10
Yards 3,850 3,846 3,606 3,205 2,667 2,538 2,409 2,311 2,018 1,914 1,909
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
100-Plus Yard Games - Career
Passing Yards - Season
BOOMER S OONER
100-Plus Yard Games - Season
HISTORY 145 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
PASSING RECORDS
146
Completions - Career
# 654 627 464 460 259 246 195 170 168 167 160
Player Josh Heupel Jason White Nate Hybl Cale Gundy Bobby Warmack Paul Thompson Garrick McGee Jack Mildren Eric Moore Rhett Bomar Justin Fuente
Years 1999-00 1999-04 2000-02 1990-93 1966-68 2002-06 1994-95 1969-71 1995-98 2005 1996-97
Att Yds 1,025 7,456 990 7,922 791 5,091 808 6,686 475 3,744 409 3,095 377 2,449 358 3,092 393 2,675 308 2,018 325 2,289
Year 2004 2000 2001 1999 2003 2006 1939 2001 1938 1993 1962 1992 1952
Class Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr.
Att 390 472 113 553 451 204 66 412 128 269 71 227 52
Comp 255 305 73 349 278 336 40 246 76 159 41 131 30
Completion Percentage - Career
Minimum 100 attempts Pct Player .638 Josh Heupel .633 Jason White .601 Paul Thompson .587 Nate Hybl .569 Cale Gundy .568 Hugh McCullough .545 Bobby Warmack .535 Eddie Crowder .519 Claude Arnold .517 Garrick McGee .508 Dave Robertson
Attempts - Game
# Player 58 Josh Heupel 54 Josh Heupel 53 Josh Heupel 51 Nate Hybl 50* Jason White 50 Josh Heupel 50 Josh Heupel 48 Nate Hybl 48 Nate Hybl 48 Josh Heupel * Big 12 Championship Game
Attempts - Season
# 553 472 451 412 390 363 336 308 284 269 227
Player Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Jason White Nate Hybl Jason White Nate Hybl Paul Thompson Rhett Bomar Garrick McGee Cale Gundy Cale Gundy
Years 1999-00 1999-04 2002-06 2000-02 1990-93 1937-38 1966-68 1950-53 1948-50 1994-95 1970-72
Att 1,025 990 246 791 808 162 475 114 160 377 132
Class Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr.
Comp 26 37 39 34 27 32 31 22 36 31
Yards 328 420 390 292 298 352 372 220 347 311
Year 1999 2000 2003 2001 2004 2002 2006 2005 1994 1993 1992
Cl Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr.
Com 349 305 278 246 255 209 204 167 149 159 131
2007 OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL GUIDE
# 1,025 990 808 791 475 393 377 358 325 311
Player Josh Heupel Jason White Cale Gundy Nate Hybl Bobby Warmack Eric Moore Garrick McGee Jack Mildren Justin Fuente Danny Bradley
Years 1999-00 1999-04 1990-93 2000-02 1966-68 1995-98 1994-95 1969-71 1996-97 1981-84
Comp 654 622 460 464 259 168 195 170 160 143
Yards 7,456 7,922 6,686 5,091 3,744 2,675 2,449 3,092 2,289 2,364
Int 31 24 32 23 19 20 19 25 18 16
TD 53 81 40 40 22 15 11 24 10 16
Touchdown Passes - Game
Completion Percentage - Season Minimum 50 attempts Pct Player .654 Jason White .646 Josh Heupel .646 Jason White .631 Josh Heupel .616 Jason White ,607 Paul Thompson .606 Beryl Clark .597 Nate Hybl .594 Hugh McCullough .591 Cale Gundy .578 Monte Deere .577 Cale Gundy .577 Eddie Crowder
Attempts - Career
Comp 654 627 409 464 460 92 259 61 83 195 67
Opponent, Year Colorado, 1999 Baylor, 1999 Mississippi, 1999 Texas Tech, 2001 Kansas St., 2003 Texas Tech, 1999 Texas A&M, 1999 Oklahoma St., 2001 Tulsa, 2001 Texas, 1999
Yards 3,850 3,606 3,846 2,409 3,205 2,538 2,667 2,018 1,909 2,311 1,914
Int 16 15 10 13 9 8 11 10 13 7 15
TD 33 20 40 14 35 24 22 10 8 17 9
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# Player Cl Opponent, Year 5 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas A&M, 2004 5 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas A&M, 2003 5 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa State, 2003 5 Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louisville, 1999 5* Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana State, 1999 4 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas, 2004 4 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State, 2004 4 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas Tech, 2003 4 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baylor, 2003 4 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas, 2003 4 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fresno State, 2003 4 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . So. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas, 2001 4 Eric Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . So. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State, 1996 4 Eddie Crowder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado, 1951 4 Claude Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State, 1950 4 Claude Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas, 1950 * First career start
Touchdown Passes - Season
# 40 35 33 24 22 20 17 14 13 11
Player Year Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nate Hybl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cale Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nate Hybl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claude Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Touchdown Passes - Career
# 81 53 40 40 24 22 22 21 18 16
Cl Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr.
Player Years Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-04 Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-00 Nate Hybl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-02 Cale Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990-93 Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969-71 Jamelle Holieway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985-88 Bobby Warmack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966-68 Steve Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973-75 Claude Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948-50 Danny Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981-84
PASSING RECORDS Cl Comp-Att Sr. 16-18 Sr. 9-15 Sr. 17-21 Sr. 14-18 Fr. 11-15 Sr. 26-34 Sr. 19-26 Sr. 22-32 Sr. 29-35 Jr. 22-28 Sr. 21-29 Sr. 13-22 Jr. 21-28 So. 25-31 Sr. 7-15 Sr. 11-16
200-Yard Passing Games - Season
Yards TD Int 263 5 0 200 4 0 290 4 0 257 2 0 194 2 0 384 5 0 324 3 0 394 4 0 383 3 0 341 2 1 313 3 0 278 2 0 333 2 1 329 2 0 137 3 0 175 2 1
Opponent, Yr Texas A&M, 2003 Kansas, 1950 Texas, 2003 Houston, 2004 Iowa St., 1995 Iowa St., 2003 Kansas, 1993 Texas Tech, 2003 Nebraska, 2004 Texas Tech, 1992 Baylor, 2000 UTEP, 2002 Iowa State, 1992 Virginia, 1991 Okla. State, 1962 Okla. State, 1993
Passing Efficiency - Season Yr 1971 1962 1952 1974 1988 2004 1950 2003 1972 1951 1973
Cl Com Sr. 32 Jr. 41 Sr. 52 Jr. 26 Sr. 37 Sr. 255 Sr. 59 Sr. 278 Sr. 59 Jr. 30 So. 38
Att 68 71 30 63 65 390 119 451 116 57 91
Int 2 0 3 4 3 9 1 10 4 1 6
Yds 1,189 1,593 7,922 1,313 2,430 3,095 2,036 7,456 6,686 3,092 3,744
TD 11 18 81 11 22 26 21 53 40 24 22
Int 4 6 24 7 15 14 17 31 32 25 19
Passing Efficiency - Career
Minimum 100 attempts Eff Player 165.94 Eddie Crowder 165.13 Claude Arnold 152.70 Jason White 151.21 Dave Robertson 141.53 Jamelle Holieway 137.84 Paul Thompson 135.96 Steve Davis 135.92 Josh Heupel 134.85 Cale Gundy 128.19 Jack Mildren 128.02 Bobby Warmack
Yrs 1950-52 1948-50 1999-04 1970-72 1985-88 2002-06 1973-75 1999-00 1990-93 1969-71 1966-68
Com 61 83 627 67 117 246 86 654 460 170 259
Att 114 160 990 132 257 409 215 1,025 808 358 475
# 23 22 12 11 6 4 3 2 2
Player Years Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-04 Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-00 Cale Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990-93 Nate Hybl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-02 Rhett Bomar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 Garrick McGee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994-95 Justin Fuente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996-97 Eric Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995-98 Bobby Warmack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966-68
300-Yard Passing Games - Season
# 8 6 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1
Player Year Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Nate Hybl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Cale Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 Cale Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Nate Hybl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Garrick McGee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Cale Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991
300-Yards Passing Games - Career
# 14 7 5 3 1
Player Years Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-00 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-04 Cale Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990-93 Nate Hybl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-02 Garrick McGee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994-95
400-Yard Passing Games - Season
# 2
Player Year Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999
SEASON REVIEW
TD 10 9 6 11 5 35 13 40 10 5 9
200-Yard Passing Games - Career
THE SOONERS
Yds 889 839 704 601 686 3,205 1,069 3,846 1,136 475 934
Player Year Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 Rhett Bomar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 Nate Hybl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 Nate Hybl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Cale Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Garrick McGee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Cale Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993
COACHING STAFF
Minimum 50 attempts Eff Player 199.52 Jack Mildren 198.84 Monte Deere 197.95 Eddie Crowder 166.32 Steve Davis 161.73 Jamelle Holieway 159.42 Jason White 159.41 Claude Arnold 158.11 Jason White 154.68 Dave Robertson 148.07 Eddie Crowder 147.42 Steve Davis
# 12 12 10 10 6 6 5 5 4 4
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
Minimum 15 attempts Eff Player 303.29 Jason White 260.00 Claude Arnold 259.81 Jason White 234.38 Jason White 225.97 Eric Moore 219.87 Jason White 215.83 Cale Gundy 213.43 Jason White 203.06 Jason White 197.30 Cale Gundy 197.21 Josh Heupel 195.24 Nate Hybl 191.33 Cale Gundy 191.08 Cale Gundy 189.39 Monte Deere 189.38 Cale Gundy
BOOMER S OONER
Passing Efficiency - Game
400-Yard Passing Games - Career
Player Years Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-00
HISTORY
# 2
147 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
PASSING & RECEIVING RECORDS Consecutive Starts by a Quarterback
# 34 34 27 25 25 24 21 20 18 17 15
Player Years Steve Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973-75 Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969-71 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003-04 Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-00 Bobby Warmack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966-68 J.C. Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-80 Jimmy Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954-56 Eddie Crowder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951-52 Danny Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983-84 Jamelle Holieway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986-87 Thomas Lott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977-78
Career Starts by a Quarterback
# 37 34 34 33 31 30 29 25 25 25 24 23
Player Years Cale Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990-93 Steve Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973-75 Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969-71 Jamelle Holieway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985-88 Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-04 Bobby Warmack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966-68 Thomas Lott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976-78 Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-00 J.C. Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-80 Jimmy Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954-56 Danny Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981-84 Nate Hybl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-02
Career Victories by a Quarterback
# 32 30 27 25 24 23 23 22 21 20 20
Player Steve Davis Jamelle Holieway Jason White Jimmy Harris Jack Mildren Cale Gundy Thomas Lott J.C. Watts Bobby Warmack Nate Hybl Josh Heupel
Lost 1 3 4 0 9 12 5 3 9 3 5
Tie Pct 1 .956 0 .909 0 .871 0 1.000 1 .721 2 .649 1 .810 0 .880 0 .700 0 .909 0 .800
Years 1973-75 1985-88 1999-04 1954-56 1969-71 1990-93 1976-78 1978-80 1966-68 2000-02 1999-00
Career Winning Percentage by a QB
Minimum 15 starts Pct Player 1.000 Jimmy Harris 1.000 Gene Calame .956 Steve Davis .938 Darrell Royal .909 Jamelle Holieway .880 J.C. Watts .871 Jason White .870 Nate Hybl .841 Jack Mitchell .825 Eddie Crowder .810 Thomas Lott .800 Josh Heupel .771 Danny Bradley .721 Jack Mildren .700 Bobby Warmack
Started 25 15 34 16 33 25 31 23 22 20 29 25 24 34 30
W 25 15 32 15 30 22 27 20 18 16 23 20 18 24 21
L 0 0 1 1 3 3 4 3 3 3 5 5 5 9 9
T 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0
Years 1954-56 1953-54 1973-75 1946-49 1985-88 1978-80 1999-04 2000-02 1946-48 1951-52 1976-78 1999-00 1981-84 1969-71 1966-68
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Season Winning Percentage by a QB Minimum 10 starts Pct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .955 .923 .917 .917 .917 .917 .909 .909 .909 .909 .909
Player Josh Heupel Steve Davis Jimmy Harris Jimmy Harris Darrell Royal Steve Davis Jason White J.C. Watts Steve Davis Dave Robertson Jack Mildren Nate Hybl Jamelle Holieway Thomas Lott Bobby Warmack Claude Arnold
Receptions - Game
# 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9
Player Malcolm Kelly Josh Norman Trent Smith Brandon Jones Quentin Griffin Jarrail Jackson Eddie Hinton Gordon Brown Travis Wilson Quentin Griffin Trent Smith Brandon Daniels Corey Warren
Receptions - Season
# 83 66 66 64 64 62 56 54 52 51 50 50
Player Mark Clayton Mark Clayton Trent Smith Quentin Griffin Eddie Hinton Malcolm Kelly Brandon Daniels Jarrail Jackson Josh Norman Quentin Griffin Travis Wilson Antwone Savage
Receptions - Career # 221 169 164 157 135 123 106 104 104 103
Player Mark Clayton Quentin Griffin Trent Smith Antwone Savage Curtis Fagan Eddie Hinton Corey Warren Travis Wilson Stephen Alexander Josh Norman
W 13 11 10 11 10 10 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10
Cl So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr.
Pos WR WR TE RB WR WR WR WR WR RB WR WR
Pos WR RB TE WR WR WR WR WR TE WR
L 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Pos WR WR TE WR RB WR WR TE WR RB TE WR WR
Cl Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr So. Jr. So.
T 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Year 2000 1974 1956 1955 1949 1973 2004 1979 1975 1972 1971 2001 1986 1978 1967 1950
Opponent, Year Texas Tech, 2006 Texas Tech, 2001 Kansas, 2001 North Texas, 2003 North Texas, 2001 Mississippi, 1999 Oklahoma State, 1968 Oklahoma State, 1965 Nebraska, 2004 Arkansas, 2002 Tulsa, 2001 Texas Tech, 1999 Texas, 1992
Year 2003 2004 2001 2001 1968 2006 1999 1999 2001 2000 2004 2000
Yds 1,425 876 603 472 1,034 993 681 659 479 429 660 621
Avg 17.17 13.3 9.14 7.38 16.16 16.0 12.16 12.2 9.21 8.41 13.2 12.41
TD 15 8 6 2 6 10 4 7 2 0 11 3
Year 2001-04 1999-02 1999-02 1999-02 1999-02 1966-68 1990-93 2002-05 1994-97 1998-01
Yds 3,241 1,337 1,525 2,009 1,689 1,894 1,785 1,300 1,591 1,177
Avg 14.7 7.91 9.3 12.8 12.51 15.4 16.84 12.4 15.3 11.43
TD 31 7 16 13 13 12 13 17 6 7
RECEIVING & TOTAL YARDS RECORDS Player Mark Clayton Eddie Hinton Malcolm Kelly Mark Clayton Buster Rhymes Brandon Jones Brandon Daniels Travis Wilson Jarrail Jackson Corey Warren Antwone Savage Andre Woolfolk Curtis Fagan
Pos WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR
Cl Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. So. So.
Receiving Yards - Career Player Mark Clayton Antwone Savage Eddie Hinton Corey Warren Curtis Fagan Tinker Owens Keith Jackson Stephen Alexander Trent Smith P.J. Mills
Pos WR WR WR WR WR WR TE TE TE WR
Year 2001-04 1999-02 1966-68 1990-03 1999-02 1972-75 1984-87 1994-97 1999-02 1992-95
Rec 83 64 62 66 31 46 56 50 54 34 50 42 41
Avg 17.17 16.16 16.0 13.3 23.58 15.41 12.16 13.2 12.2 18.82 12.42 14.62 14.78
TD 15 6 10 8 3 8 4 11 7 3 3 5 7
Rec 221 157 123 106 135 70 68 104 164 87
Avg 14.7 12.8 15.4 16.84 12.51 23.13 23.66 15.30 9.30 17.47
TD 31 13 12 13 13 11 15 6 16 9
Touchdown Receptions - Game
Player Cl Pos Rec Yds Opponent, Year Trent Smith Jr. TE 11 70 Kansas, 2001 Mark Bradley Sr. WR 4 128 Oklahoma State, 2004 Curtis Fagan So. WR 3 88 Baylor, 2000 Jack Lockett Jr. WR 3 54 Oklahoma State, 1950 Mark Clayton Jr. WR 7 166 Texas A&M, 2003 44 times; most recently WR Travis Wilson vs. USC, 2004
Touchdown Receptions - Season Player Mark Clayton Travis Wilson Malcolm Kelly Mark Clayton Brandon Jones Mark Bradley Curtis Fagan Jarrail Jackson Jejuan Rankins Trent Smith Michael McDaniel Corey Warren Eddie Hinton
Year 2003 2004 2006 2004 2003 2004 2000 1999 2003 2001 1996 1993 1968
Cl Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
Pos WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR TE WR WR WR
Player Year Mark Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael McDaniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eddie Hinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 times; most recently by Mark Clayton, 2001
100-Yard Receiving Games - Career
# 15 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Player Mark Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eddie Hinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael McDaniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antwone Savage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corey Warren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tinker Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Offense - Game
Yards 410 397 387 384 377 375 371 368 362 360
Name Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Jason White Josh Heupel Jason White Jason White Jason White Nate Hybl Nate Hybl
Cl Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.
Pl 47 57 60 34 55 37 46 36 44 53
Total Offense - Season
Yards 3,773 3,749 3,696 3,149 2,818 2,484 2,483 2,451 2,294 2,178 2,014 1,992 1,925
Player Josh Heupel Josh Heupel Jason White Jason White Paul Thompson Nate Hybl Cale Gundy Nate Hybl Rhett Bomar Jack Mildren Garrick McGee Bobby Warmack Adrian Peterson
Cl Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr.
Run -19 -23 -3 0 5 -8 -18 -26 12 13
Pass 419 420 390 384 372 383 389 394 350 347
Year 2000 1999 2003 2004 2006 2002 1993 2001 2005 1971 1994 1968 2004
Plays 555 607 493 413 407 426 399 497 398 291 383 315 339
TD 6 3 3 5 6 3 4 4 3 2
Rush 167 -101 -150 -56 151 -54 172 42 276 1289 105 334 1,925
Cl Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
Years 2001-04 1966-68 1994-96 1999-02 1990-93 1964-66 1970-71 1972-75 1994-97
Opponent, Year Louisville, 1999 Baylor, 1999 Mississippi, 1999 Iowa St., 2003 Texas A&M, 1999 Nebraska, 2004 Kansas, 2004 Texas Tech, 2003 North Texas, 2001 Tulsa, 2001
Pass 3,606 3,850 3,846 3,205 2667 2,538 2,311 2,409 2,018 889 1,909 1,658 0
TD 27 38 41 35 25 25 23 18 14 30 10 16 15
Touchdown Receptions - Career Player Mark Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trent Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis Fagan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antwone Savage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corey Warren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malcolm Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eddie Hinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tinker Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Years Pos 2001-04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR 2002-05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR 1999-02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE 1984-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE 2001-04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR 1999-02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR 1999-02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR 1990-93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR 2005- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR 1966-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR 1972-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR
HISTORY
# 31 17 16 15 14 13 13 13 12 12 11
SEASON REVIEW
# 15 11 10 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6
# 8 4 3 3 2
THE SOONERS
# 4 3 3 3 3 2
100-Yard Receiving Games - Season
COACHING STAFF
Yards 3,241 2,009 1,894 1,785 1,689 1,619 1,609 1,591 1,525 1,520
Year 2003 1968 2006 2004 1983 2003 1999 2004 1999 1992 2000 2000 2000
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
Yards 1,425 1,035 993 876 731 709 681 660 659 640 621 614 606
BOOMER S OONER
Receiving Yards - Season
149 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
TOTAL YARDS & RETURN RECORDS Total Offense - Career Yards 7,877 7,522 6,923 5,143 5,117 5,074 4,713 4,160 4,118 4,111 4,109
Player Jason White Josh Heupel Cale Gundy Jamelle Holieway Jack Mildren Nate Hybl Bobby Warmack Steve Davis Billy Sims Joe Washington Steve Owens
Years 1999-04 1999-00 1990-93 1985-88 1969-71 2000-02 1966-68 1973-75 1975-79 1972-75 1967-69
All-Purpose Yards - Game Yards 374 317 307 302 295 295 282 277 272 268
Player Greg Pruitt Mike Gaddis De’Mond Parker Billy Vessels Steve Sewell David Overstreet Billy Sims Antonio Perkins De’Mond Parker Brandon Daniels
Plays 22 30 32 21 30 19 36 7 20 8
Rush 294 27 291 208 153 258 282 - 244 39
Plays 1,114 1,162 1,112 796 899 942 805 749 593 680 964
Rec PR KR 34 - 46 43 - - 16 - - 94 - 94 142 - - 37 - - - - - - 277 - 28 - 19 229 - 229
All-Purpose Yards - Season
Yards 2,148 2,066 1,937 1,931 1,904 1,884 1,744 1,712 1,604 1,599 1,558
Player Quentin Griffin Greg Pruitt Adrian Peterson Billy Sims Joe Washington Steve Owens Joe Washington Billy Sims Eddie Hinton Billy Vessels Steve Owens
Year 2002 1971 2004 1978 1974 1968 1973 1979 1968 1950 1969
Plays 322 210 339 257 228 412 218 249 121 185 363
Player Joe Washington Quentin Griffin Greg Pruitt Adrian Peterson Steve Owens Billy Sims De’Mond Parker Eddie Hinton Buster Rhymes Stanley Wilson Mark Clayton Dewell Brewer
Years 1972-75 1999-02 1970-72 2004-06 1967-69 1975-79 1996-98 1966-68 1980-84 1979-82 2001-04 1989-92
Plays 820 913 499 778 987 597 632 326 300 603 249 543
Punt Return Yards - Game
Yards 277 160 150 150 146 137 127 121 120 118
Player Antonio Perkins J.T. Thatcher Antonio Perkins Brandon Jones Jarrail Jackson J.T. Thatcher Tommy McDonald Antonio Perkins Dan Ruster Larry Grigg
Cl Jr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So.
Ret 7 5 6 7 6 7 4 5 7 8
Pass 7,922 7,456 6,686 2,430 3,092 5,091 3,744 2,036 0 40 68
Rush 4,071 3,938 3,122 4,045 4,041 4,118 3,403 633 1,158 3,198 82 2,298
Avg 39.57 32.00 25.00 21.43 24.33 19.57 31.75 24.20 17.14 14.75
Rec 253 1,337 491 198 168 77 504 1,894 1,118 155 3,241 311
TD 3 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1
TD 83 65 56 54 56 45 35 55 53 40 60
Opp., Year Kansas State, 1971 Oklahoma St., 1989 Texas, 1997 Nebraska, 1950 Kansas St., 1984 Colorado, 1980 Missouri, 1979 UCLA, 2003 SDSU, 1996 Notre Dame, 1999
Rush Rec PR KR 1,884 264 - - 1,760 108 1 197 1,925 12 - - 1,896 35 - - 1,321 71 332 180 1,649 123 - 112 1,173 89 26 222 1,670 42 - - 109 1,035 52 376 938 250 60 322 1,523 32 - 23
All-Purpose Yards - Career
Yards 5,881 5,275 4,431 4,405 4,362 4,249 4,129 4,000 3,800 3,782 3,544 3,454
Rush -45 66 237 2,713 2,025 -17 969 2,124 4,118 4,071 4,041
Int - - - - - - - - 32 29 -
TD 18 18 15 22 14 21 10 23 6 15 23
PR KR Int 829 728 - - 139 679 - 162 - 153 - 54 - 222 474 967 32 287 1237 59 370 101 120 182 663 -
Opponent, Year UCLA, 2003 Arkansas St., 2000 South Florida, 2002 Tulsa, 2001 Missouri, 1999 Baylor, 2000 Iowa State, 1955 Missouri, 2003 SMU, 1971 Nebraska, 1951
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Punt Return Yards - Season
Yards 643 642 634 517 410 357 332 323 319
Player Antonio Perkins Antonio Perkins J.T. Thatcher Jack Mitchell Jarrail Jackson Curtis Fagan Joe Washington Jarrail Jackson Basil Banks
Cl So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So.
Year 2002 2003 2000 1948 1998 2001 1974 1999 1979
Punt Return Yards - Career
Yards 1,441 1,238 927 829 780 616 608 606 573
Player Antonio Perkins Jarrail Jackson Jack Mitchell Joe Washington J.T. Thatcher Darrius Jackson Derrick Shepard Freddie Nixon Buddy Jones
Year 2002-04 1996-99 1946-48 1972-75 1997-00 1992-95 1983-86 1976-79 1947-50
Ret 43 53 43 22 37 52 24 33 18
Ret 113 126 39 93 47 79 74 59 56
Avg 14.95 12.11 14.74 23.50 11.08 6.87 13.83 9.73 17.72
Avg 12.8 9.83 23.77 8.91 16.6 7.80 8.22 10.27 10.23
TD 3 4 2 3 0 0 1 1 0
TD 8 2 7 3 3 1 0 1 2
Punt Return Average - Season
Minimum 10 returns Avg Player 23.50 Jack Mitchell 20.23 Tommy McDonald 17.72 Basil Banks 17.67 Clendon Thomas 17.20 Dan Ruster 16.29 Larry Shields 15.17 Jakie Sandefer 14.95 Antonio Perkins 14.74 J.T. Thatcher
Cl Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr.
Year 1948 1955 1979 1955 1971 1964 1957 2002 2000
Ret 22 13 18 12 10 14 18 43 43
Yds 517 263 319 212 172 228 273 643 634
TD 3 1 0 1 0 1 1 3 2
Punt Return Average - Career
Minimum 20 returns Avg Player 23.77 Jack Mitchell 20.25 Clendon Thomas 17.10 Larry Shields 16.86 Orville Matthews 16.60 J.T. Thatcher 16.55 Tommy McDonald 15.71 Darrell Royal 14.61 Paul Lea 14.48 Bobby Boyd 13.52 Jakie Sandefer
Years 1946-48 1955-57 1963-64 1939-41 1997-00 1954-56 1946-49 1960-62 1957-59 1956-58
Ret 39 20 20 22 47 33 35 23 27 29
Yds 927 405 342 371 780 546 550 336 391 392
TD 7 1 2 2 3 3 3 0 1 1
RETURNS & PUNTING RECORDS Cl Ret Sr. 5 Sr. 4 Sr. 5 Jr. 2 Sr. 5 Sr. 3 Jr. 2 Sr. 5 Jr. 2 Jr. 1 Fr. 1
Avg 45.80 37.50 26.60 63.40 24.00 39.33 57.00 21.40 53.00 100.00 100.00
Cl Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. So. So. Jr. So. Jr.
Year 1999 2001 1970 2005 1968 1990 1969 1998 1966 1987
Kick Return Yards - Career Player Buster Rhymes Antwone Savage Eddie Hinton Jarrail Jackson Brandon Daniels P.J. Mills Joe Washington Otis Taylor Greg Pruitt Jack Mitchell
Year 1980-84 1999-02 1966-68 1996-99 1996-99 1992-95 1972-75 1989-92 1970-72 1946-48
Ret 16 16 19 18 19 15 17 12 15 14
Ret 55 39 47 53 33 39 39 34 33 29
Avg 31.75 28.00 20.84 20.9 19.79 24.40 21.12 28.50 22.47 23.86
Avg 22.49 25.46 20.57 17.87 23.85 18.77 18.67 21.38 20.58 22.93
TD 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TD 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Kick Return Average - Season Cl Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Sr. So. So.
Cl Jr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr.
Att 3 3 4 5 3 3 3 9 3 5
Yards 169 167 219 271 162 161 159 471 156 260
Opponent, Year Kansas, 1981 Iowa State, 1958 Texas A&M, 2005 Air Force, 2001 Vanderbilt, 1977 Missouri, 1964 Missouri, 1998 Nebraska, 1940 Oklahoma State, 1975 Kansas State, 1940
Year 1999 1998 1971 2001 2002 2006 1990 2000 1987 1950 1966
Ret 16 12 10 16 12 14 15 11 14 14 15
Yards 508 342 285 448 316 363 366 264 334 322 337
TD 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Minimum 25 punts Avg Player 47.84 Jack Jacobs 43.52 Jeff Ferguson 42.98 Jeff Ferguson 42.79 Michael Keeling 42.49 Joe Don Looney 42.31 Cody Freeby 41.98 Blake Ferguson 41.92 Brad Reddell 41.89 Blake Ferguson 41.85 Jeff Ferguson
Year 1940 2000 2001 1982 1962 2005 2004 1992 2003 1999
Cl Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. So.
Punts 31 56 80 52 43 71 52 49 56 55
Yards 1,483 2,437 3,439 2,225 1,827 3,004 2,183 2,054 2,346 2,302
Punting Average - Career
Minimum 50 punts Avg Player 42.48 Jeff Ferguson 42.31 Cody Freeby 42.10 Jack Jacobs 41.70 Michael Keeling 41.16 Brad Reddell 40.84 Brian Lewis 40.73 Joe Don Looney 40.55 Blake Ferguson 40.34 Todd Thomsen 39.81 Darren Atyia 39.76 Uwe von Schamann 39.55 Gordon Wheeler 39.28 Tim Daughtry 39.17 Mike Winchester 38.93 Tom Stidham 38.84 Steve Zabel
Years 1998-01 2005 1939-41 1979-82 1989-92 1995-96 1962 2002-04 1986-88 1983 1976-78 1966-67 1994-95 1984-86 1965-66 1967-69
Punts 252 71 111 187 188 112 52 182 146 64 50 58 67 156 85 68
Yards 10,706 3,004 4,673 7,797 7,738 4,574 2,118 7,380 5,889 2,548 1,988 2,294 2,632 6,110 3,309 2,641
SEASON REVIEW
Minimum 10 returns Avg Player 31.75 Brandon Daniels 28.50 Michael Thornton 28.50 Joe Wylie 28.00 Antwone Savage 26.33 Antwone Savage 25.93 Joaquin Iglesias 24.40 Otis Taylor 24.00 J.T. Thatcher 23.86 Anthony Stafford 23.00 Billy Vessels 22.47 Eddie Hinton
Minimum 3 punts Avg Player 56.33 Michael Keeling 55.67 Wahoo McDaniel 54.75 Cody Freeby 54.20 Jeff Ferguson 54.00 Darrol Ray 53.67 Lance Rentzel 53.00 Jeff Ferguson 52.33 Jack Jacobs 52.00 Joe Washington 52.00 Jack Jacobs
THE SOONERS
Yards 1,237 993 967 947 787 732 728 727 679 665
Punting Average - Game
COACHING STAFF
Player Brandon Daniels Antwone Savage Greg Pruitt Reggie Smith Eddie Hinton Otis Taylor Everett Marshall Mike Thornton Eddie Hinton Anthony Stafford
Opponent, Year Notre Dame, 1999 Kansas State, 2000 Arizona, 1982 Santa Clara, 1940 Texas A&M, 1997 Texas, 2002 North Carolina, 2001 Mississippi, 1999 Texas, 1998 Iowa State, 2003 Kansas State, 1980
Punting Average - Season
Kick Return Yards - Season
Yards 508 448 396 377 376 366 359 342 337 334
TD 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
Yards Player 229 Brandon Daniels 150 J.T. Thatcher 133 Stanley Wilson 127 Orville Matthews 120 Travian Smith 118 Antwone Savage 114 Antwone Savage 107 Jarrail Jackson 106 Michael Thornton 100* Mark Bradley 100 Buster Rhymes * First career return
BOOMER S OONER
Kick Returns Yards - Game
Kick Return Average - Career Years 1970-72 1999-02 1996-99 1946-48 1980-84 1985-88 2005- 1989-92 1989-92 1970-72 1966-68 1950-52
Ret 21 39 33 29 55 20 30 34 32 33 47 27
Yards 539 993 787 665 1,237 435 648 727 663 679 967 541
TD 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
HISTORY
Minimum 20 returns Avg Player 25.67 Joe Wylie 25.46 Antwone Savage 23.85 Brandon Daniels 22.93 Jack Mitchell 22.49 Buster Rhymes 21.75 Anthony Stafford 21.60 Reggie Smith 21.38 Otis Taylor 20.72 Dewell Brewer 20.58 Greg Pruitt 20.57 Eddie Hinton 20.04 Billy Vessels
151 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
SCORING RECORDS
152
Points Scored - Game Pts 36 30 30 30 24
Player Pos Cl Opponent, Year Quentin Griffin RB So. Texas, 2000 Kejuan Jones RB So. Texas Tech, 2003 Jerald Moore RB So. Okla. State, 1994 Steve Owens RB Jr. Nebraska, 1968 22 times; most recently by Q. Griffin vs. Baylor, 2002
Points Scored - Season
Pts 138 138 132 131 129 126 124 115 108
Player Pos Cl Year TD FG PAT 2PT Billy Sims RB Sr. 1979 23 0 0 0 Steve Owens RB Sr. 1969 23 0 0 0 Billy Sims RB Jr. 1978 22 0 0 0 Trey DiCarlo K So. 2003 0 19 74 0 George Thomas RB Sr. 1949 21 0 3 0 Steve Owens RB Jr. 1968 21 0 0 0 Jack Mildren QB Sr. 1971 20 0 0 2 Tim Duncan K Sr. 2001 1 21 46 0 Six tied, most recent Quentin Griffin (18 TD) in 2002
Points Scored - Career Pts 342 328 321 318 313 306 306 262 250
Player Pos Steve Owens RB R.D. Lashar K Tim Lashar K Billy Sims RB Tim Duncan K Trey DiCarlo K Quentin Griffin RB Joe Washington RB Greg Pruitt RB
Years 1967-69 1987-90 1983-86 1975-79 1999-01 2002-04 1999-01 1972-75 1970-72
TD 57 0 0 53 2 0 51 43 41
Touchdowns - Season
# 23 23 22 21 21 20 18 18 18 18 18 18
Player Billy Sims Steve Owens Billy Sims Steve Owens George Thomas Jack Mildren Quentin Griffin J.C. Watts Steve Davis Greg Pruitt Clendon Thomas Billy Vessels
Pos RB RB RB RB RB QB RB QB RB RB RB RB
Cl Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr.
Touchdowns - Career
# 57 53 51 43 41 41 37 37 36 35 35
Player Steve Owens Billy Sims Quentin Griffin Joe Washington Greg Pruitt Adrian Peterson Clendon Thomas George Thomas Tommy McDonald J.C. Watts Billy Vessels
Pos RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB QB RB
Field Goals - Season
# 21 19 19 19 16 16 15
Player Tim Duncan Garrett Hartley Trey DiCarlo Tim Lashar Trey DiCarlo Scott Blanton Tim Duncan
Cl Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. So. Jr.
FG 0 44 48 0 48 43 0 0 0
Year 2001 2006 2003 1985 2002 1992 2000
PAT 0 196 177 1 157 177 0 0 0
2P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
Year 1979 1969 1978 1968 1949 1971 2002 1980 1973 1971 1956 1952
Years 1967-69 1975-79 1999-02 1972-75 1970-72 2004-06 1955-57 1946-49 1954-56 1978-80 1950-52
Att Pct 30 .700 20 .950 22 .864 25 .760 22 .727 18 .889 24 .625
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R.D. Lashar Garrett Hartley Jeremy Alexander Uwe von Schamann
Sr. So. So. Jr.
1990 2005 1995 1977
Field Goals - Career # 48 48 44 43 41 34 33 31 22 20
Player Tim Duncan Tim Lashar R.D. Lashar Trey DiCarlo Scott Blanton Garrett Hartley Uwe von Schamann Jeremy Alexander Michael Keeling Tony DiRienzo
Years 1999-01 1983-86 1987-90 2002-04 1991-94 2004- 1976-78 1994-97 1979-82 1973-75
24 .625 21 .636 17 .824 23 .609
Att Pct 72 .667 70 .686 63 .698 59 .729 63 .651 43 .790 51 .647 46 .630 37 .595 34 .588
Kick Scoring - Game # 17 16 15 15 15
Player Trey DiCarlo Tim Duncan Tim Duncan Jeremy Alexander Tim Lashar
Cl So. Sr. So. So. Jr.
FG PAT Opponent, Year 3 8 Texas, 2003 3 7 Tulsa, 2001 3 6 Texas A&M, 1999 4 3 Iowa St., 1995 3 6 Missouri, 1985
Kick Scoring - Season Pts 131 109 106 106 105 102 101 95 91 89
Player Trey DiCarlo Tim Duncan Trey DiCarlo Garrett Hartley Tim Duncan Tim Lashar Tim Lashar R.D. Lashar R.D. Lashar Uwe von Schamann
Cl So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr.
Year 2003 2001 2002 2006 2000 1986 1985 1990 1987 1977
Kick Scoring - Career
Pts 328 321 306 301 248 247 216 200 166 134 134
Player R.D. Lashar Tim Lashar Trey DiCarlo Tim Duncan Uwe von Schamann Scott Blanton Michael Keeling Garrett Hartley Jeremy Alexander Tony DiRienzo Rick Fulcher
Years 1987-90 1983-86 2002-04 1999-01 1976-78 1991-94 1979-82 2004- 1994-97 1973-75 1972-73
FG PAT 19 74 21 46 16 58 19 49 15 60 12 66 19 44 15 50 10 61 14 47
FG 44 48 43 48 33 41 22 34 31 20 15
PAT 196 177 177 157 149 124 150 98 73 74 89
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Cl Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr.
Minimum 50 made Pct Player .993 Uwe von Schamann .983 Tim Lashar .980 Garrett Hartley .970 R.D. Lashar .969 Tim Duncan .957 Trey DiCarlo .949 Tony DiRienzo .938 Michael Keeling .937 Rick Fulcher .925 Scott Blanton
Att Md 41 41 46 46 50 50 45 45 66 66 35 35 63 63 47 47 39 39
Years 1976-78 1983-86 2004- 1987-90 1999-01 2002-04 1973-75 1979-82 1972-73 1991-94
Att 150 180 98 202 162 132 78 160 95 134
PAT 149 177 100 196 157 138 74 150 89 124
FG Percentage - Season Minimum 10 attempts Pct Player .950 Garrett Hartley .889 Scott Blanton .864 Trey DiCarlo .824 Jeremy Alexander .813 R.D. Lashar .800 Tim Lashar .769 Matt Reeves .769 John Carroll .760 Tim Lashar .733 Tim Lashar
Cl Jr. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So.
Year 2006 1992 2003 1995 1989 1986 1998 1971 1985 1984
Made Att 19 20 16 18 19 22 14 17 13 16 12 15 10 13 10 13 19 25 11 15
FG Percentage - Career
Minimum 20 attempts Pct Player .791 Garrett Hartley .717 Trey DiCarlo .698 R.D. Lashar .686 Tim Lashar .667 Tim Duncan .651 Scott Blanton .647 Uwe von Schamann .630 Jeremy Alexander .595 Michael Keeling .588 Tony DiRienzo
PAT - Season
PAT 74 66 63 61 60 58 54 51 50
Player Trey DiCarlo Tim Lashar Uwe von Schamann R.D. Lashar Tim Duncan Trey DiCarlo John Carroll Tim Duncan R.D. Lashar
PAT - Career
PAT Percentage - Season Minimum 25 made Pct Player 1.000 Scott Blanton 1.000 Scott Blanton 1.000 R.D. Lashar 1.000 R.D. Lashar 1.000 Tim Lashar 1.000 Michael Keeling 1.000 Uwe von Schamann 1.000 Uwe von Schamann 1.000 Tony DiRienzo
PAT Percentage - Career
PAT 196 177 177 157 150 149 124 109 98 89
Player R.D. Lashar Trey DiCarlo Tim Lashar Tim Duncan Michael Keeling Uwe von Schamann Scott Blanton Bruce Derr Garrett Hartley Rick Fulcher
Years 2004- 2002-04 1987-90 1983-86 1999-01 1991-94 1976-78 1994-97 1979-82 1973-75
Cl So. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. So. Sr.
Year 2003 1986 1978 1987 2000 2002 1971 1999 1990
Years 1987-90 2002-04 1983-86 1999-01 1979-82 1976-78 1991-94 1968-70 2004- 1972-73
Made 34 43 44 48 48 41 33 29 22 20
Att 43 60 63 70 72 63 51 46 37 34
Att Pct 76 .974 66 1.000 63 1.000 65 .938 61 .984 62 .935 65 .831 53 .962 50 1.000
Att Pct 202 .970 186 .951 180 .983 162 .969 160 .938 150 .993 134 .925 120 .908 98 .980 95 .937
DEFENSIVE RECORDS # 23 22 21 21 21 20 20 19 19 19 19
Player Jackie Shipp Rocky Calmus Kevin Murphy Daryl Hunt Rod Shoate Rodney Rideau Daryl Hunt Lance Mitchell Rick Bryan George Cumby Daryl Hunt
Pos LB LB DL LB LB DB LB LB DL LB LB
Player Jackie Shipp Daryl Hunt Steve Aycock George Cumby Daryl Hunt Daryl Hunt Rod Shoate George Cumby Jackie Shipp Rod Shoate
Pos LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB LB
Tackles - Career Player Daryl Hunt Jackie Shipp George Cumby Rocky Calmus Rod Shoate Brian Bosworth Tyrell Peters Rick Bryan Kevin Murphy Lee Roy Selmon
Pos LB LB LB LB LB LB LB DL DL DL
Year 1981 1976 1970 1979 1977 1978 1974 1977 1982 1972
Years 1975-78 1980-83 1975-79 1998-01 1972-74 1984-86 1993-96 1980-83 1981-85 1972-75
Tackles For Loss - Game
Tackles For Loss - Season Player Pos Kelly Gregg DL Martin Chase DL Cedric Jones DL Tony Casillas DL Jimmy Wilkerson DL Jimbo Elrod DL Teddy Lehman LB Dusty Dvoracek DL Lance Mitchell LB Torrance Marshall LB
Cl Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.
Year 1998 1997 1994 1984 2001 1975 2003 2005 2002 1999
Yards 74 111 100 142 85 88 47 61 46 65
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Pos LB DL LB DL DL DL DE DL DL DL DL
Sacks - Game # 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Player Pos Cl Cedric Jones DE Jr. Calvin Thibodeaux DE Jr. Rufus Alexander LB Jr. Larry Birdine DE So. Dan Cody DL Jr. Jimmy Wilkerson DL So. Martin Chase DL Sr. Roderick Manuel DL Sr. Cedric Jones DL Sr. Stacy Dillard DL Jr. Troy Johnson DL Jr. Brian Bosworth LB So. Tony Casillas DL Jr. Brian Bosworth LB Fr. Thomas Benson LB Sr. Kevin Murphy DL Jr.
Sacks - Season
# 14 14 11.5 11 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9
Player Pos Martin Chase DL Cedric Jones DL Aubrey Beavers DL Cedric Jones DL Calvin Thibodeaux DE Dan Cody DE Dan Cody DL Troy Johnson DL Tony Casillas DL Kelly Gregg DL Aubrey Beavers DL Reggie Barnes DL Scott Evans DL
Sacks - Career # 31.5 25 24 23 20.5 20 19 18 18 18
Player Cedric Jones Dan Cody Scott Evans Troy Johnson Aubrey Beavers Darrell Reed Kelly Gregg Reggie Barnes James Goode Tony Casillas
Year 1998-01 1995-98 2000-03 1992-95 2001-05 1973-75 2000-04 1987-90 1984-87 1982-85 1972-75
Yds 40 18 25 14 23 13 23 14 21 10 21 17 20 12 27 31
Interceptions - Game # 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Player J.T. Thatcher Darnell Walker Bud Hebert Randy Hughes Steve Barrett Jerry Tubbs Darrell Royal Jack Jacobs
Pos DB DB DB DB DB LB DB DB
Opponent, Year Texas Tech, 1994 Texas A&M, 2005 Nebraska, 2005 Baylor, 2004 Okla. St., 2003 Texas, 2001 Syracuse, 1997 TCU, 1996 SMU, 1995 Iowa State, 1991 Arkansas, 1986 Kansas St., 1985 Iowa State, 1984 Iowa State, 1984 Hawaii, 1983 Kansas St., 1983
Cl Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr.
Pos DL DE DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL
Yards 184 160 149 261 167 224 209 223 187 248 184
Yds 199 162 178 145 105 131 88 105 101 151
Year 1997 1994 1992 1995 2005 2004 2003 1986 1984 1998 1993 1991 1990
Yds 91 85 57 77 52 66 65 64 84 51 48 49 75
Years 1992-95 2000-04 1987-90 1984-87 1990-93 1984-87 1995-98 1989-92 1987-90 1982-85
Cl Yds Opp., Year Sr. 9 Kansas, 2000 Sr. 2 Colorado, 1992 Sr. 25 Florida St., 1979 Sr. 0 Nebraska, 1974 Jr. 6 Nebraska, 1967 Jr. 0 Texas, 1955 So. 34 Okla. St., 1947 Sr. 45 Marquette, 1941
Interceptions - Season
# 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Player Rickey Dixon J.T. Thatcher Scott Case Darrol Ray Brodney Pool Sonny Brown Zac Henderson Steve Barrett Darrell Royal Dan Ruster Huel Hamm
Pos DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB
Cl Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr.
Year 1987 2000 1983 1978 2003 1985 1977 1967 1947 1972 1942
Yds 232 162 110 135 79 111 89 32 68 64 38
Avg TD 25.78 1 20.25 1 13.75 1 16.88 0 11.29 0 15.86 0 12.71 0 4.57 0 5.43 0 10.67 0 5.43 0
Interceptions - Career
# 18 17 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 13 13
Player Darrell Royal Rickey Dixon Sonny Brown Darrol Ray Zac Henderson Derrick Strait Randy Hughes Darrius Johnson Jason Belser Steve Barrett Ed Lisak
Pos DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB
Years Yds Avg TD 1946-49 111 6.17 0 1984-87 303 17.82 2 1983-86 199 12.44 0 1976-79 312 20.80 0 1974-77 135 9.00 0 2000-03 397 28.36 3 1972-74 197 14.07 2 1992-95 155 11.92 1 1988-91 216 16.62 1 1966-68 61 4.69 0 1948-50 232 17.85 0
Interception Yards - Game
Yds 127 112 99 97 96 95 94 85 82 82
Player Derrick Strait Al Needs Joe Golding Derrick Strait Randy Hughes Rickey Dixon David Baker J.T. Thatcher Carl Dodd Johnny West
Cl Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. So.
Int 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
Avg TD Game 63.5 1 Baylor, 2002 56.0 1 Kansas St., 1945 99.0 1 Texas, 1946 97.0 0 Texas Tech, 2003 96.0 1 Colorado, 1973 47.5 1 Okla. St., 1987 94.0 1 Duke, 1957 85.0 1 Texas Tech, 2000 82.0 1 Maryland, 1955 82.0 1 Kansas St., 1944
Interception Yards - Season
Yds 232 177 175 165 162 148 137 136 135 127
Player Rickey Dixon Joe Golding Derrick Strait Randy Hughes J.T. Thatcher David Baker Ed Lisak Tommy McDonald Darrol Ray Derrick Strait
Pos DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB
Cl Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr.
Year 1987 1946 2002 1973 2000 1957 1949 1956 1978 2003
Int 9 3 6 5 8 5 5 6 8 3
Avg TD 25.78 1 59.00 1 29.17 1 33.00 1 20.25 1 29.60 1 27.40 0 22.67 1 16.88 0 42.33 0
Interception Yards - Career Yds 397 302 303 232 216 212 207 204 199 197
Player Derrick Strait Darrol Ray Rickey Dixon Ed Lisak Jason Belser Joe Golding Darnell Walker Scott Garl Sonny Brown Randy Hughes
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
Pos DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB
Years 2000-03 1976-79 1984-87 1948-50 1988-91 1941-46 1990-92 1985-88 1983-86 1972-74
Int 14 15 17 13 13 6 12 10 16 14
Avg TD 28.36 3 20.80 0 17.82 2 17.85 0 16.62 1 35.33 1 17.25 1 20.40 1 12.44 0 14.07 2
HISTORY
# 24 21 21 21 20 20 19 19 19 19
Player Rocky Calmus Kelly Gregg Teddy Lehman Cedric Jones Dusty Dvoracek Jimbo Elrod Dan Cody Scott Evans Darrell Reed Tony Casillas Lee Roy Selmon
SEASON REVIEW
# Player Pos Cl Yds Opp., Year 5* Teddy Lehman LB Sr. 10 Kan. St., 2003 5 Jimmy Wilkerson LB Fr. 13 Baylor, 2000 5 Brian Bosworth LB Jr. 19 Kansas, 1986 5 Tony Casillas DL Jr. 25 Iowa St., 1984 5 Keith Gary DL Sr. 33 Florida St., 1980 5 Greg Sellmeyer DL So. 16 Nebraska, 1976 4 24 times; last by Rufus Alexander vs. Okla. St, 2006 * Big 12 Championship Game
# 59 53 48.5 48.5 45 44 41 41 40 40 40
THE SOONERS
# 530 489 437 431 426 413 380 365 353 335
Cl So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. So.
Tackles For Loss - Career
COACHING STAFF
# 189 177 175 160 159 157 155 154 147 145
Opp., Year Missouri, 1981 Colorado, 1999 Missouri, 1983 Missouri, 1977 Texas, 1974 Notre Dame, 1999 Iowa St., 1976 Missouri, 2002 Kansas St., 1983 Missouri, 1977 Vanderbilt, 1977
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
Tackles - Season
Cl So. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Jr.
BOOMER S OONER
Tackles - Game
153 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
DEFENSIVE & SEASON RECORDS
154
Pass Deflections - Game
# Player Pos 6 Jerry Parks DB 5 Derrick Strait DB 5 Larry Roach DB 4 Marcus Walker DB 4 Brandon Everage DB 4 Roy Williams DB 4* Michael Thompson DB 4 Michael Thompson DB 4 Corey T. Ivy DB 4 Steve O’Shaughnessy DB 4 Kenith Pope DB * Big 12 Championship Game
Cl Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Jr. So.
Opponent, Year USC, 1988 Okla. St., 2001 Penn State, 1972 Oregon, 2006 Iowa State, 2002 North Texas, 2001 Kansas St., 2000 Texas A&M, 2000 Baylor, 1998 Auburn, 1971 Auburn, 1971
Pass Deflections - Season
# 22 18 17 15 15 14 14 13 13 13
Player Roy Williams J.T. Thatcher Mike Woods Derrick Strait Derrick Strait Kenith Pope John Shelly Derrick Strait Michael Thompson Darnell Walker
Pos DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB DB
Cl Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr.
Pass Deflections - Career # 55 44 37 30 28 26 25 23 23 22 22
Player Derrick Strait Roy Williams Mike Woods Darrius Johnson Brandon Everage Rocky Calmus Darnell Walker Randy Hughes Rickey Dixon Zac Henderson Terry Ray
Pos DB DB DB DB DB LB DB DB DB DB DB
Year 2001 2000 1999 2001 2000 1972 1971 2002 2000 1991
Years 2000-03 1999-01 1996-99 1992-95 2000-03 1998-01 1990-92 1972-74 1984-87 1974-77 1988-91
Fumble Recoveries - Game # 3
Player Opponent, Year Rick McCurdy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Syracuse, 1962
Fumble Recoveries - Season # 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Player Pos Derrick Strait DB Kelly Gregg DL Kevin Murphy DL Phil Tabor DL Lee Roy Selmon DL Mike Phillips DL Mike Struck DL Derland Moore DL Raymond Hamilton DL
Cl Sr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.
Year Yds 2003 18 1998 0 1982 0 1976 0 1975 0 1975 0 1973 0 1972 0 1971 0
Fumble Recoveries - Career # 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6
Player Phil Tabor Richard Murray Lee Roy Selmon Raymond Hamilton Rocky Calmus Kevin Murphy Keith Stanberry Mike Phillips Jimbo Elrod Derland Moore Rufus Alexander Derrick Strait Frank Blevins Kevin Thompson Daryl Hunt Lucious Selmon
Pos DL DL DL DL LB DL DB DL DL DL LB DB LB DB LB DB
Years Yards 1975-78 0 1974-77 0 1972-75 0 1970-72 0 1998-01 42 1981-85 0 1981-84 0 1973-76 0 1973-75 0 1970-72 0 2003-06 0 2000-03 18 1987-90 0 1986-89 0 1975-78 0 1971-73 0
2007 OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL GUIDE
First Downs - Game Total 38 37 37 36 36 35 35 34 34 33 33 33 33
Opponent Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Mexico St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rushing Yards - Game Total 768 758 711 681 629 609 594 584 566 565
Opponent Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passing Yards - Game Total 429 429 414 413 394 390 389 387 387 374
Opponent Louisville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Yards - Game Total 875 829 785 750 731 696 692 679 677 670
Opponent Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Points - Game Total 82 77 77 76 75 73 73 72 71 70
Opponent Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Mexico State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Utah State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* SOONERSPORTS.COM
Year 1988 1972 1972 1978 1991 2003 1980 1971 1989 2003 1956 1962 1975
Year 1988 1980 1971 1986 1978 1972 1974 1971 1986 1987
Year 1999 1999 2003 2004 2003 1999 2004 2000 1999 2000
Year 1980 1988 1971 1986 1972 1971 1978 1971 1972 1971
Yards Per Play - Season
Year Yards 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4 1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0
Total Yards - Season
Year Yards 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,683 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,152 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,007 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,752 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,727 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,708 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,623 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,585 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,496 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,421
Yards Per Game - Season
Year Yards 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556.8 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507.7 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481.7 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479.3 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477.3 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475.7 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468.6 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462.1 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453.3 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439.4 1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436.5
Total Points - Season
Year Points 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Points Per Game - Season Year 1980 2003 1986 1942 1971 1989 1946 1974 1987 1988
Year Points 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.6 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.5 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.0 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.9 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.3 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.1 1952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.7 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.3 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.6 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.0 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.5
SEASON RECORDS
Win Percentage - Season
Pct. 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Year Attempts 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 879 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 813 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 797 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 783 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 774 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 767 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 759 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 758
Year Attempts 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.9 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.3 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.6 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.7 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66.8 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66.4 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.7 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.5 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.3 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.0
Year Yards 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,635 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,001 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,896 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,827 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,818 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,335 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,278
1950
Year Yards 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469.6 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438.8 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416.8 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408.0 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401.5 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391.0 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361.4 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361.3 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356.5 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345.1
Pass Completions - Season
Year Comp 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Total Plays - Season
Year Plays 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,041 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,018 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,010 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 918 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 908 1968 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 898 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 897
Plays Per Game - Season
Year Plays 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86.8 1969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.8 1968 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.6 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.4 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.9 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.7 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.5 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.2 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.7
Year Comp 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.8 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.9 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.2 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.4 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.6 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.3 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.9 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.4 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.6 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.4 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.4 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.4
Pass Attempts - Season
Year Attempts 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Pass Attempts/Game - Season
Year Attempts 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.2 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.9 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.6 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.3 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.2 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.9 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.0 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.0 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.6 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.5
Passing Yards - Season
Year Yards 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,109 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,929 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,750 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,298 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,142 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,828 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,682 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,328 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,214 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,131
HISTORY
Rushing Yards - Season
Rush Yards/Game - Season
Completions/Game - Season
SEASON REVIEW
Rush Attempts/Game - Season
Year Yards 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.07 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.46 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.28 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.94 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.82 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.78 1949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.64 1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.52
Year Yards 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.3 1966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.1 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.0 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.9 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.7 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.6 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.6 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.5 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.5 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.2
THE SOONERS
Rush Attempts - Season
Rush Yards/Attempt - Season
Punt Average - Season
COACHING STAFF
Year Record 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1915 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-0-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1898 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1897 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1896 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,141 1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,117 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,101
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
Year Record 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-0-0 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1-0 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2-0 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2-0 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-0-0 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-0-0 1949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-0-0 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1-0 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1-0 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1-0 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1-0 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1-0 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1-0 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1-0 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1-0 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2-0 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3-0
BOOMER S OONER
Wins - Season
155
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
Year Percent 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .660 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .642 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .607 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .583 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .578 1966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .559 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .551
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Pass Yards/Game - Season
142 ALL-AMERICANS
SEASON RECORDS
156
Year Yards 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321.7 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294.7 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293.5 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253.7 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247.3 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201.3 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192.0 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191.6 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177.6 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174.1
Completion Percent - Season
Interception Avoidance - Season
Year Percent 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .022 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .023 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .025 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .026 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .028 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .030 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .031 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .032 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .032 1950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .033
Punt Return Average - Season
Year Average 1948 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.6 1966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.2 1952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.9 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.4 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.2 1963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.2 1953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.1 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.5 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.6 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.5
Kick Return Average - Season
Year Average 1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.6 1939 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.8 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.6 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.5 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.3 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.8 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.9 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.7 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.6 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.4
First Downs - Season
Year Downs 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
2007 OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL GUIDE
1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Fewest Turnovers - Season
Year Turnovers 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1967 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 1966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 1942 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turnovers/Game - Season
Year Turnovers 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 1967 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0
First Downs Allowed - Game
Total 1 1 1 2 2 2 3
Opponent Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 teams tied, last being Tulsa, 1987
Year 1993 1938 1946 1948 1951 1938
Rush Yards Allowed - Game
Total -52 -44 -33 -17 -8 -7 -7 -4 -4 -3 -3 -1 0
Opponent Year Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 North Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942 Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951 Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946 Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Texas Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Washington State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938 Stanford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943
Pass Yards Allowed - Game
Total -2 0 0 0
Opponent Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* SOONERSPORTS.COM
Year 1993 1937 1966 1975
0 0 2 5 6 6
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Yards Allowed - Game Total 14 31 32 38 41 43 46 50 50 51
Opponent Washington State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1937 1974 1938 1942 1963 1945
Year 1938 1993 1943 1949 1951 1937 2004 1987 2001 1938
Total Plays - Season
Year Yards 1954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 606 1961 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607 1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .611
Plays Per Game - Season
Year Plays 1938 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.4 1939 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.8 1947 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.8
Yards Per Play - Season
Year Yards 1938 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 1948 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
Yards Per Game - Season
Year Yards 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175.5 1954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186.3 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190.6 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.8 1953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195.2 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199.6 1958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202.4 1963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205.6 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207.1 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.3
Rush Attempts Against - Season
Year Attempts 1954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 1964 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
SEASON RECORDS Year Attempts 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.3 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.9 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.7 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.0 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.1 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.3 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.0 1964 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.2 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.3 1954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.7
Interceptions/Game - Season
Points Allowed/Game - Season
Turnovers Forced - Season
Turnovers Forced/Game - Season
Year Turnovers 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0
1950
Yards Per Rush - Season
Year Yards 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 1954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 1951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6
Pass Completions - Season
Year Comp. 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 1961 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 1963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 1953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 1950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Pass Comp./Game - Season
Year Passes 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 1961 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6 1953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 1963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9 1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9
Year Attempts 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1 1961 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.6 1947 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.3 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.7 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.8 1953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.3 1963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.6 1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.9 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.3 1950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.3
Pass Yards Allowed - Season
Year Yards 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 1953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691 1961 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703 1963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 774 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817 1966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873 1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 893
Pass Yards Allowed/Game - Season
Year Yards 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.0 1953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.8 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64.0 1961 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.3 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.4 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.1 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74.3 1963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.0 1958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.6 1966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.3
Comp. Percent Against - Season
Year Pct 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380 1961 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410 1950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .430 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .431 1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435 1965 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .436
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
HISTORY
Year Turnovers 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 1952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 1949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Year Yards 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.7 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.4 1954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.0 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.6 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.9 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.6 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.1 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.8 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.7 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.8
Pass Attempts/Game - Season
SEASON REVIEW
Year Points 1938 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 1958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 1954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.8 1948 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1
Rush Yards Allowed/Game - Season
Year Attempts 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 1961 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 1963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 1953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 1966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
THE SOONERS
Year Int 1952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 1951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 1967 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
Year Yards 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716 1954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 870 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941 1951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,049 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,087 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,091 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,106 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,136 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,166 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,173
Pass Attempts - Season
COACHING STAFF
Year Int 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 1952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 1951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rush Yards Allowed - Season
1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 1950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
Interceptions - Season
1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7
BOOMER S OONER
Rush Attempts/Game - Season
157 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
BOWL TRADITION 1939 * ORANGE BOWL
1947 * GATOR BOWL
Miami, Fla. (32,191)
Jacksonville, Fla. (10,034)
TENNESSEE OKLAHOMA
17 0
N.C. STATE OKLAHOMA
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
OU 6 16-25 69 13-4-0 43-94 4-3 9-90 13-40
UT 15 51-197 63 27-10-1 64-260 2-1 16-130 12-36
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
Score by Quarter Tennessee 7 Oklahoma 0
3 0
7 0
Score by quarter N.C. State 7 0 Oklahoma 7 20
0 0
1949 * SUGAR BOWL
17 0
13 34
OU 12 43-195 75 9-3-2 51-270 4-3 7-34 5-31.0 6 0
NCS 13 47-136 103 18-7-3 65-239 2-1 3-13 4-36.0 0 7
13 34
Scoring OU - Davis 1 yd run (Wallace kick), 0-7 NCSU - Phillips 63 yd pass from Turner (Byler kick) , 7-7 OU - Davis 7 yd run (Wallace kick), 7-14 OU - Golding 5 yd run (Wallace kick), 7-21 OU - Davis 5 yd run (kick failed), 7-27 NCSU - Palmer 8 yd run (kick failed), 13-27 OU - Owens 15 yd pass from Sarratt (Wallace kick), 13-34
Scoring UT - Foxx 12-yd run (Wyatt run), 7-0 UT - Wyatt 32-yd FG, 10-0 UT - Wood 22-yd run (Wyatt kick), 17-0 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - McCullough, 9-9 UT - Coffman, 12-56 Passing: OU - McCullough, 19-7-1-37 UT - Wood, 5-2-0-40 Receiving: OU - Clark, 3-30 UT - Cifers, 1-23 Game Summary This was the first Orange Bowl that featured two national powers as both teams were undefeated and untied. To lure the Sooners to Miami, the Orange Bowl director circled the Norman campus, leaving chalk messages that promoted the game. Tennessee’s powerful ground attack was too much for the Sooners, winners of 14 straight, as the Volunteers raced to a 17-0 victory in the fifth annual Orange Bowl. The victory was the 13th straight for the Vols, who were coached by Major Bob Neyland. The game was considered to be the roughest of all bowl games played that year as both teams combined for more than 200 yards in penalties.
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Golding, 12-91 NCSU - Palmer, 10-70 Game Summary In a game that featured two of the marquee names in college football at the time, Oklahoma blasted North Carolina State 34-13 before an overflowing crowd of 10,000 in the second annual Gator Bowl. The Sooners did not take long to get on the scoreboard, two minutes to be exact, on an Eddie Davis one-yard plunge. N.C. State roared back to even the score, but OU put the game out of reach by scoring 20 second-quarter points and coasted from there. The marquee matchup was made possible because of the Tournament of Roses committee decision to match representatives of the Western Athletic Conference (now the Pac Ten) and the Big Nine, (now the Big 10). This agreement made it possible for teams not waiting for a possible Rose Bowl berth to be picked by the Gator Bowl committee.
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NORTH CAROLINA OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
OU 14 65-186 43 4-1-0 229 1-1 40 5-36.8
Score by quarter North Carolina 6 Oklahoma 7
0 0
0 7
6 14 UNC 12 34-128 82 21-8-2 42-210 0-0 30 7-38.0 0 0
6 14
Scoring OU - Mitchell 1 yd run (Ming kick), 7-0 UNC - Rodgers 3 yd run (kick failed), 7-6 OU - Pearson 7 yd run (Ming kick), 14-6 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Heath, 12-58 UNC - Justice, 16-84 Passing: OU - Royal, 1-1-0-43 UNC - Justice, 13-6-1-57 Receiving: OU - Anderson, 1-43 UNC - Weiner, 3-36 Game Summary It was legendary Coach Bud Wilkinson’s first bowl game as the fifth-ranked and underdog Sooners took on the third-ranked and unbeaten North Carolina Tar Heels accompanied by their All-America tailback Charlie “Choo Choo” Justice. Oklahoma upset the ‘Heels with the big play coming in the first quarter as linebacker Myrle Greathouse intercepted a pass and returned it 70 yards to set up Jack Mitchell’s one-yard run. The Sooners never trailed after that.
BOWL TRADITION 1951 * SUGAR BOWL
New Orleans, La. (82,000)
LOUISIANA STATE OKLAHOMA LSU 8 40-38 121 20-9-2 na-159 4-4 6-40 8-33.6
score by quarter LSU 0 0 Oklahoma 0 14
New Orleans, La. (80,206)
0 35 OU 10 55-286 74 11-2-4 na-360 4-4 8-40 7-37.4
0 0 7 14
0 35
KENTUCKY OKLAHOMA
Miami, Fla. (68,640)
13 7
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
UK 7 40-84 105 12-9-1 52-189 1-0 6-40 8-41.7
score by quarter Kentucky 7 Oklahoma 0
6 0
0 0
OU 18 59-189 38 8-3-1 67-227 7-5 2-30 6-33.4 0 7
13 7
Game Summary OU won its first national championship by going a perfect 10-0 in the regular season. However, Kentucky, coached by Paul “Bear” Bryant, upset the Sooners and broke a 31-game OU winning streak. OU lost a bowl-record five fumbles in falling behind 13-0. A fourth quarter 17-yard TD pass by Billy Vessels narrowed the margin but a come-from-behind effort was foiled by an interception in the final minute of play.
OU 10 47-208 22 6-4-0 53-230 2-2 7-45 7-31.3
score by quarter Maryland 0 Oklahoma 0
0 7
0 0
UM 13 52-176 36 12-5-1 64-212 2-1 3-15 5-29.0 0 0
0 7
Scoring OU - Grigg 25 yd run (Leake kick), 0-7 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Grigg, 13-89 UM - Felton, 10-51 Passing: OU - Calame, 4-4-0-22 UM - Boxold, 9-3-1-42 Receiving: OU - Burris, 3-17 UM - Holan, 2-31 Game Summary It was the first game of the contract that pitted the Big Seven champion against the Atlantic Coast Conference champ. Maryland came into the game as the regular season national champion with OU rated fourth. Twice, the Terrapins had first down with the ball inside the 10-yard line, and both times the Sooner defense refused to allow any points on the scoreboard. Sooner tailback Larry Grigg scored the only TD of the game with a 25-yard scamper in the second period. The 1954 bowl game was the first bowl game in which the players had to play both ways. Sooner hero Grigg also played defensive back.
SEASON REVIEW
Game Summary Wilkinson’s team was rated second in the nation and it was the first one of his squads to post an undefeated record, 10-0. The game was one-sided and still stands as the largest margin of victory in OU bowl history. One of the many Sooner big plays was Leon Heath’s OU bowl record-breaking 86-yard TD run. The game was marred by an early-week incident where a former LSU player was caught spying on Sooner practices. It was the only time in Wilkinson’s career that he publicly blasted an opponent.
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
THE SOONERS
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Heath, 20-121 UK - Jamerson, 15-58 Passing: OU - Arnold, 5-2-0-21 UK - Parilli, 12-9-0-105 Receiving: OU - Vessels, 2-21 UK - Bruno, 3-57
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Heath, 15-170 LSU - West, 5-26 Passing: OU - Pearson, 7-2-na-74 LSU - Pevy, 11-5-na-82 Receiving: OU - Goad, 1-40 LSU - Baggett, 4-50
0 7
COACHING STAFF
Scoring UK - Jamerson 22 yd pass from Parilli (kick good), 7-0 UK - Jamerson 1 yd run (kick failed), 13-0 OU - Green 17 yd pass from Vessels (Weatherall kick), 13-7
Scoring OU - Thomas 34 yd pass from Pearson (Tipps kick), 7-0 OU - Thomas 5 yd run (Tipps kick), 14-0 OU - Heath 86 yd run (Tipps kick), 21-0 OU - Royal 5 yd run (Tipps kick), 28-0 OU - Heath 34 yd run (Tipps kick), 35-0
MARYLAND OKLAHOMA
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
1954 * ORANGE BOWL
BOOMER S OONER
1950 * SUGAR BOWL
HISTORY 159 1950
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
1956 * ORANGE BOWL
1958 * ORANGE BOWL
Miami, Fla. (75,561)
MARYLAND OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
OU 16 64-202 53 10-4-1 74-255 1-1 3-35 8-34.5
score by quarter Maryland 0 Oklahoma 0
6 0 0 14
1959 * ORANGE BOWL
Miami, Fla. (76,561)
6 20 UM 9 47-187 46 10-3-3 57-233 3-2 7-61 7-40.4 0 6
6 20
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Harris, 9-50 UM - Vereb, 8-108 Passing: OU - Harris, 5-3-0-34 UM - Beightol, 7-2-2-35 Receiving: OU - Burris, 2-28 UM - Cooke, 1-21 Game Summary This time it was OU that carried the number one ranking into the game with Maryland ranked third, having lost just one game during the regular season. The Sooners, a perfect 10-0 and in the midst of their 47-game winning streak, trailed 6-0 at the half. The Sooners went into their famous “fast break offense” in the second half and scored three times to post their second Orange Bowl victory. It was the second national championship for Oklahoma.
DUKE OKLAHOMA
21 48
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
OU 11 44-165 114 18-9-3 62-279 2-1 12-150 7-34.7
score by quarter Duke 0 Oklahoma 7
7 7
DU 16 69-231 97 13-8-2 82-328 3-2 3-25 10-28.1
7 7 7 27
21 48
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Thomas, 13-62 Duke - Carlton, 15-84 Passing: OU - Hobby, 4-3-0-48 Duke - Brodhead, 6-4-1-60 Receiving: OU - Baker, 1-29 Duke - Latimore, 3-33 Game Summary The 47-game winning streak had been broken earlier in the season, but the Sooners still came into the game ranked No. 4. Duke, the ACC winner, was unranked. Oklahoma got only six first downs, lost the total offense battle (328 yards to 279) and picked up an OU bowl-record 165 yards in penalties, but used two interception returns for TD, including an OU bowl record 94-yarder from David Baker, two fumble recoveries, a blocked punt and a bad snap from center to win going away. The 48 points marked an all-time OU bowl record that stood until matched by the ‘91 Gator Bowl team.
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Scoring OU - Baker 94 yd int. return (Dodd kick), 0-7 OU - Thomas 13 yd run (Dodd kick), 0-14 DU - McElhaney 1 yd run (Carlton kick), 7-14 OU - Dodd 1 yd run (Dodd kick), 7-21 DU - McElhaney 4 yd run (Carlton kick), 14-21 OU - Sandefer 4 yd run (Dodd kick), 14-28 OU - Baker 29 yd pass from Hobby (Boyd kick) , 14-35 DU - Dutrow 8 yd run (Carlton kick), 21-35 OU - Hobby 9 yd pass from Baker (McDaniel kick), 21-42 OU - Carpenter 73 yd int. of lateral (kick failed), 21-48
Scoring UM - Vereb 15 yd run (kick failed), 6-0 OU - McDonald 4 yd run (Pricer kick), 6-7 OU - O’Neal 1 yd run (Pricer kick), 6-14 OU - Dodd 82 yd interception return (kick failed), 6-20
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
BOWL TRADITION
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SYRACUSE OKLAHOMA
6 21
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
OU 12 44-152 93 4-3-0 48-245 2-1 3-35 8-37.0
SU 18 56-239 72 25-10-2 81-311 2-2 4-20 8-31.2
score by quarter Syracuse 0 Oklahoma 14
0 0
6 0
0 7
6 21
Scoring OU - Gautt 42 yd run (PAT failed), 0-6 OU - Coyle 79 yd pass from Hobby (PAT pass), 0-14 OU - Hobby 40 yd punt return (Hobby kick), 0-21 SU - Weber 15 yd run (Weber kick), 6-21 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Gautt, 6-94 SU - Anderson, 12-58 Passing: OU - Hobby, 1-1-0-79 SU - Zimmerman, 22-10-1-72 Receiving: OU - Coyle, 1-79 SU - Stevens, 5-43 Game Summary Waiving the “no repeat rule” because of a new bowl contract, the Sooners played in their second consecutive Orange Bowl, defeating the Orangemen from Syracuse, 21-6. The Sooners were led by Prentice Gautt who scored the game’s first TD on the second play of the game with a 42-yard run. Gautt averaged an OU bowl-record 15.7-yards every time he touched the ball. It was the Sooners’ fourth straight Orange Bowl victory. Oklahoma ended the season ranked fifth in the nation, its only loss a one-pointer to Texas.
BOWL TRADITION 1965 * GATOR BOWL
Miami, Fla. (73,380)
Jacksonville, Fla. (50,408)
ALABAMA OKLAHOMA
17 0
OU 10 52-154 106 8-4-0 60-260 2-2 1-5 10-34.0
score by quarter Alabama 7 Oklahoma 0
7 0
3 0
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
UA 15 50-174 86 17-9-1 67-260 1-1 1-12 8-40.5 0 0
FLORIDA STATE OKLAHOMA FSU 29 217 303 36-23-1 59-520 2-2 9-52 1-26.0
score by quarter Florida State 6 18 Oklahoma 7 0
17 0
24 26
OU 13 71 209 22-10-4 52-280 1-1 7-35 6-38.0
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
6 6
score by quarter Tennessee 0 0 14 10 Oklahoma 7 12 0 7
36 19
Scoring FSU - Ehler 69 yd interception (PAT failed), 6-0 OU - Kennedy 1 yd run (Metcalf kick), 6-7 FSU - Biletnikoff 15 yd pass from Tensi (PAT failed), 12-7 FSU - Biletnikoff 14 yd pass from Tensi (PAT failed), 18-7 FSU - Biletnikoff 10 yd pass from Tensi (PAT failed), 24-7 OU - Pannell 2 yd run, (PAT failed), 24-13 FSU - Floyd 14 yd pass from Tensi (PAT failed), 30-13 OU - Hart 95 yd pass from Fletcher (PAT failed), 30-19 FSU - Biletnikoff 6 yd pass from Tensi (PAT failed), 36-19 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Ringer, 7-41 FSU - Spooner, 27-125 Passing: OU - Fletcher, 7-3-0-117 FSU - Tensi, 36-23-4-303 Receiving: OU - Hart, 6-165 FSU - Biletnikoff, 13-192
UT 18 44-172 160 na 68-332 1-1 4-27 2-32 24 26
Scoring OU - Warmack 7 yd run (Vashon kick), 0-7 OU - Hinton 20 yd pass from Warmack (kick failed), 0-13 OU - Owens 1 yd run (PAT failed), 0-19 UT - Glover 36 yd interception return (Kremser kick), 7-19 UT - Fulton 5 yd run (Kremser kick), 14-19 UT - Kremser 26 yd field goal, 17-19 OU - Stephenson 25 yd interception (Vashon kick), 17-26 UT - Warren 1 yd run (Kremser kick), 24-26 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Warmack, 17-81 UT - Chadwick, 12-72 Passing: OU - Warmack, 18-9-2-107 UT - Warren, 23-12-2-160 Receiving: OU - Hinton, 5-87 UT - Flowers, 4-59 Game Summary Oklahoma had won the Big Eight title in Chuck Fairbank’s first year as head coach. Although a slight underdog to the Vols, OU broke out to a 19-0 halftime lead. Tennessee came back to narrow the Sooner lead to 19-17 before Oklahoma defensive back Bob Stephenson picked off a pass and raced 24 yards to give OU an all important insurance TD. The Sooners desperately needed the insurance when Dewey Warren plowed in from a yard out. The Volunteers then missed a potential game-winning field goal as the gun went off.
HISTORY
Game Summary Florida State used a sophisticated passing attack to win easily. To add insult to injury, four of the Seminoles’ TD passes were thrown on fourth-down plays. Four Oklahoma players had been found ineligible the night before the game because they had signed pro contracts which was in violation of NCAA rules. FSU wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff finished the game with 13 receptions for 192 yards and four TDs.
OU 18 50-203 107 18-9-3 68-310 0-0 2-10 5-47
SEASON REVIEW
Game Summary It was Bud Wilkinson’s last bowl game. Paul “Bear” Bryant, coaching his alma mater, repeated his victory as the coach at Kentucky in the 1951 Sugar Bowl with a 17-0 triumph. LB Lee Roy Jordan, the MVP, and quarterback Joe Namath led the Crimson Tide to the victory. The Sooners had first and goal twice in the first half, but fumbles ended OU’s chances and the Sooners never really threatened again. The lone highlight for the Oklahoma team was a visit by President John F. Kennedy to the Sooners’ locker room. Although President Kennedy claimed neutrality, it was obvious by the grimace on his face he was backing the Oklahoma team.
TENNESSEE OKLAHOMA
THE SOONERS
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Grisham, 28-107 UA - Versprille, 14-52 Passing: OU - Fletcher, 1-1-0-56 UA - Namath, 17-9-1-86 Receiving: OU - Bumgardner, 1-56 UA - Williamson, 4-58
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COACHING STAFF
Scoring UA - Williamson 25 yd pass from Namath (Davis kick), 7-0 UA - Clark 15 yd run (Davis kick), 14-0 UA - Davis 19 yd field goal, 17-0
6 6
Miami, Fla. (77,993)
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
1968 * ORANGE BOWL
BOOMER S OONER
1963 * ORANGE BOWL
161 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
BOWL TRADITION 1968 * BLUEBONNET BOWL
1970 * BLUEBONNET BOWL
Houston, Texas (53,543)
Houston, Texas (53,832)
SMU OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average score by quarter SMU 0 Oklahoma 7
OU 23 53-176 294 37-18-3 90-479 1-1 6-55 6-38.2
28 27 SMU 22 33-72 281 43-22-2 76-353 2-2 4-34 7-41.0
0 6 22 0 14 6
28 27
ALABAMA OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
24 24
UA 21 43-229 199 27-14-0 70-428 2-1 7-50 4-37.0
score by quarter Alabama 7 7 Oklahoma 7 14
New Orleans, La. (84,031)
3 0
OU 19 60-349 66 7-5-0 67-415 3-2 3-42 5-37.0 7 3
24 24
Scoring OU - Pruitt 58 yd run (Derr kick), 0-7 UA - Moore 4 yd pass from Hunter (Clemmy kick), 7-7 OU - Pruitt 25 yd run (Derr kick), 7-14 UA - Bailey 5 yd pass from Hunter (Clemmy kick), 14-14 OU - Wylie 2 yd run (Derr kick), 14-21 UA - Clemmy 21 yd field goal, 17-21 UA - Hunter 25 yd pass from Musso (Clemmy kick), 24-21 OU - Derr 42 yd field goal, 24-24
Scoring OU - Warmack 8 yd run (Derr kick), 0-7 OU - Barr 21 yd pass from Owens (Derr kick), 0-14 SMU - Richardson 1 yd run (kick failed), 6-14 OU - Denton 22 yd pass from Ripley (Derr kick), 6-21 SMU - Richardson 18 yd run (Lesser kick), 13-21 SMU - Levias 11 yd pass from Hixson (Lesser kick), 20-21 SMU - Fleming 19 yd pass from Hixson (PAT good) , 28-21 OU - Barr 20 yd pass from Ripley (kick failed), 28-27
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Crosswhite, 20-111 UA - Musso, 27-138 Passing: OU - Mildren, 7-5-0-66 UA - Hunter, 26-13-1-174 Receiving: OU - Harrison, 2-45 UA - Bailey, 4-86
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Owens, 36-113 SMU - Richardson, 18-76 Passing: OU - Ripley, 22-10-2-153 SMU - Hixson, 43-22-2-281 Receiving: OU - Barr, 8-138 SMU - Levias, 8-112 Tackles: OU - Casteel, 12 SMU - Cormier, 14 Game Summary OU led 20-6 entering the fourth but SMU’s Chuck Hixson, passing for 281 yards, led a comeback that produced a 28-21 lead. OU, without injured QB Bob Warmack, narrowed the margin to one on a pass from Mickey Ripley, but missed a two-point conversion for the lead. One last chance came after recovering an onside kick but a field goal attempt from inside the SMU 30-yard line went wide as time expired.
Game Summary The emergence of the wishbone and Greg Pruitt were late-season developments that propelled OU to four wins in its last five games and a postseason invitation. The Sooners had switched to the wishbone and they were running it to perfection by the time the bowl game rolled around. The “bone” produced 349 yards rushing and touchdown runs of 58 and 25 yards by All-American Greg Pruitt, but the Sooners still needed a late field goal by Bruce Derr to forge the tie with the Crimson Tide.
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AUBURN OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
22 40
OU 28 439 11 4-1-0 1-1 2-12 5-35.4
score by quarter Auburn 0 0 Oklahoma 19 12
AU 15 40 250 45-20-2 2-2 0-0 5-48.6
7 15 3 6
22 40
Scoring OU - Crosswhite 4 yd run (kick failed), 0-6 OU - Mildren 5 yd run (Carroll kick), 0-13 OU - Mildren 4 yd run (kick failed), 0-19 OU - Mildren 7 yd run (kick failed), 0-25 OU - Wylie 71 yd punt return (kick failed), 0-31 AU - Unger 1 yd run (Jett kick), 7-31 OU - Carroll 53 yd field goal, 7-34 AU - Unger 1 yd run (Jett kick), 14-34 OU - Pruitt 2 yd run (kick failed), 14-40 AU - Cannon 11 yd pass from Sullivan (Beck run), 22-40 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Mildren, 30-149 AU - Unger, 6-38 Passing: OU - Mildren, 4-1-0-11 AU - Sullivan, 44-20-1-250 Receiving: OU - Chandler, 1-11 AU - Beasley, 6-117 Tackles: OU - Selmon, Driscoll 7 AU - Yearout, 16 Game Summary OU had lost only one game, the “Game of the Century” to Nebraska on Thanksgiving Day. Auburn featured Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan. It was run versus pass, with OU’s runners prevailing. The Sooners roared to a 31-0 halftime lead and amassed 439 yards rushing by game’s end, a new Oklahoma and Sugar Bowl record. QB Jack Mildren, playing in the final game of his brilliant college career, scored a Sugar Bowl record three times. OU finished second in the polls to Nebraska with another Big Eight team, Colorado, finishing third.
BOWL TRADITION 1976 * ORANGE BOWL
New Orleans, La. (72,316)
1976 * FIESTA BOWL
Miami, Fla. (80,307)
PENN STATE OKLAHOMA
0 14
Tucson, Ariz. (46,315)
MICHIGAN OKLAHOMA
6 14
OU 20 76-278 175 12-7-0 88-453 8-5 3-55 8-32.7
PSU 11 28-50 147 31-12-1 59-197 6-4 3-15 10-42.9
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
OU 16 65-282 63 5-3-0 70-345 4-1 9-40 9-34.9
UM 12 52-169 33 30-2-3 72-202 1-0 5-26 10-38.6
score by quarter Penn State 0 Oklahoma 7
0 0
0 0
score by quarter Michigan 0 Oklahoma 0
0 7
6 7
0 7
0 14
6 14
Scoring OU - Brooks 39 yd run (DiRienzo kick), 0-7 OU - Davis 9 yd run (DiRienzo kick), 0-14 UM - Bell 2 yd run (kick failed), 6-14
0 6
0 7 7 14
7 41
Scoring OU - Peacock 3 yd run (von Schamann kick), 0-7 OU - Ivory 4 yd run (von Schamann kick), 0-14 OU - von Schamann 32 yd field goal, 0-17 OU - von Schamann 50 yd field goal, 0-20 OU - Peacock 15 yd run (von Schamann kick), 0-27 OU - Cumby 4 yd run (von Schamann kick), 0-34 OU - Shepard 8 yd run (von Schamann kick), 0-41 UW - Jones 1 yd run (Christopulos kick), 7-41 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Shepard, 7-85 UW - Jones, 14-68 Passing: OU - Blevins, 3-2-0-14 UW - Clayton, 14-5-4-54 Receiving: OU - Hatcher, 2-14 UW - Howard, 3-45 Tackles: OU - Reese, 7 UW - Coleman, 8 Game Summary This was a mismatch that was decided early on as Oklahoma rolled up almost 500 yards in total offense and cruised to an easy victory. The Sooners led 27-0 at the third quarter mark before the reserves added two more scores in the fourth period. OU did not punt the entire game, the only time in Sooner bowl history that had happened.
HISTORY
*Note that this Sugar Bowl game was played on December 31, 1972 instead of the traditional New Years Day.
score by quarter Wyoming 0 Oklahoma 14
UW 14 42-153 51 19-6-5 61-204 5-1 4-30 5-25.2 27:42 9-15
SEASON REVIEW
Game Summary Played for the first time on New Year’s Eve, the Sugar Bowl brought the Big Eight Champion Sooners to do battle with Joe Paterno’s fifthranked Nittany Lions. The Sooner defense posted a shutout while allowing only 11 first downs and 49 yards rushing the entire game. It was the first year that freshmen were eligible and Sooner wide receiver Tinker Owens celebrated with five catches, good for 132 yards and one touchdown. It was also the last game for Sooner head coach Chuck Fairbanks who left for the NFL the following spring.
Game Summary It was Oklahoma’s first bowl trip under legendary head coach Barry Switzer and a storybook setting. Ohio State, the No. 1-ranked team in the country, had lost in the Rose Bowl earlier in the afternoon. The upset gave the Sooners an opportunity to win the national championship if they could beat the Michigan Wolverines coached by Bo Schembechler. A 39-yard end around by Billy Brooks and a nine-yard keeper by Steve Davis were enough for a 14-6 victory and a fifth national championship.
OU 24 74-415 23 5-3-0 79-438 6-3 2-20 0-0 32:18 11-20
THE SOONERS
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Washington, 17-73 UM - Leach, 13-62 Passing: OU - Davis, 5-3-0-63 UM - Leach, 15-2-3-30 Receiving: OU - Owens, 3-63 UM - Bell, 1-17
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Pruitt, 21-86 PSU - Nagle, 10-22 Passing: OU - Robertson, 6-3-0-88 PSU - Hufnagel, 31-12-1-147 Receiving: OU - Owens, 5-132 PSU - Scott, 3-59 Tackles: OU - Lucious Selmon, 7 PSU - Skorupan, 13
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Time of Possession Third Down Conv.
COACHING STAFF
Scoring OU - Owens 27 yd pass from Robertson (Fulcher kick), 7-0 OU - Crosswhite 1 yd run (Fulcher kick), 14-0
0 0
7 41
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
WYOMING OKLAHOMA
BOOMER S OONER
1972 * SUGAR BOWL*
163 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
BOWL TRADITION 1978 * ORANGE BOWL
1979 * ORANGE BOWL
Miami, Fla. (69,500)
Miami, Fla. (66,635)
ARKANSAS OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average
OU 14 49-230 80 14-7-0 63-310 4-3 5-25 5-44.4
score by quarter Arkansas 14 Oklahoma 0
0 10 0 0
1980 * ORANGE BOWL
31 6 ARK 15 60-317 90 12-7-1 72-407 2-1 7-50 4-40.5 7 6
31 6
Scoring ARK - Sales 1 yd run (Little kick), 7-0 ARK - Sales 4 yd run (Little kick), 14-0 ARK - Calcagni 1 yd run (Little kick), 21-0 ARK - Little 32 yd field goal, 24-0 OU - Hicks 8 yd pass from Blevins (kick failed), 24-6 ARK - White 20 yd run (Little kick), 31-6
Game Summary Called by Barry Switzer, “the most disappointing loss of my career,” OU was a victim of one of the biggest upsets in bowl history. When Notre Dame downed Texas in the Cotton Bowl, OU was in the running for a national championship. A big win over Arkansas might impress the voters and secure the crown for the Sooners. As a result, Switzer went against his own strategy by choosing to receive the opening kickoff rather than play defense. OU fumbled inside its own 10 on the third play of the game and Arkansas immediately scored for a lead it never relinquished.
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NEBRASKA OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Third Down Conv. Sacks By-Yards score by quarter Nebraska 7 Oklahoma 7
NU 27 54-217 220 31-18-2 85-437 0-0 8-96 2-37.5 8-18 1-1
24 31 OU 17 53-292 47 3-2-0 56-339 1-1 6-50 3-39.3 7-12 1-5
0 3 14 7 17 0
24 31
Scoring NU - Smith 21 yd pass from Sorley (Todd kick) , 7-0 OU - Sims 3 yd run (von Schamann kick), 7-7 OU - Lott 3 yd run (von Schamann kick), 7-14 OU - Sims 11 yd run (von Schamann kick), 7-21 OU - von Schamann 26 yd field goal, 7-24 NU - Todd 31 yd field goal, 10-24 OU - Lott 2 yd run (von Schamann kick), 10-31 NU - Berns 1 yd run (Todd kick), 17-31 NU - Miller 2 yd pass from Sorley (Todd kick) , 24-31
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Peacock, 15-117 ARK - Sales, 22-205 Passing: OU - Lott, 7-4-0-42 ARK - Calgagni, 11-7-1-90 Receiving: OU - Rhodes, 3-46 ARK - Sales, 4-52 Tackles: OU - Kinlaw, 11 ARK - Jackson, 7
164
Miami, Fla. (66,714)
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Sims, 25-134 NU - Berns, 19-99 Passing: OU - Lott, 3-2-0-47 NU - Sorley, 31-18-2-220 Receiving: OU - Rhodes, 1-38 NU - Smith, 3-62 Tackles: OU - Kinlaw, 11 NU - Andrews, 9 Game Summary A truly amazing turn of events produced a rematch after Nebraska’s victory in November. The Sooners, ranked No. 1 with one loss, had lost a heartbreaker to the Cornhuskers, 17-14, on a late fumble at the NU three-yard line. When the Huskers were upset the following week by Missouri, producing a Big Eight Championship tie, the Orange Bowl officials came up with the idea of a rematch, much to the Sooners’ joy and the Huskers’ shock. It went as predicted: an Oklahoma victory.
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FLORIDA STATE OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Third Down Conv. Sacks By-Yards
FSU 11 35-82 100 27-8-3 62-182 1-0 4-20 9-42.2 6-15 0-0
score by quarter Florida State 7 0 Oklahoma 0 17
0 0
7 24 OU 22 59-411 36 4-2-0 63-447 5-4 3-28 4-25.0 9-15 1-4 0 7
7 24
Scoring FSU - Whitting 1 yd run (Chappelen kick), 7-0 OU - Watts 61 yd run (Keeling kick), 7-7 OU - Wilson 5 yd run (Keeling kick), 7-14 OU - Keeling 24 yd field goal, 7-17 OU - Sims 22 yd run (Keeling kick), 7-24 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Sims, 24-164 FSU - Lyles, Whiting, 13-40 Passing: OU - Watts, 4-2-0-36 FSU - Jordan, 16-6-1-76 Receiving: OU - Nixon, 2-36 FSU - King, Childers, 2-24 Tackles: OU - Cumby, 9 FSU - Herring, 16 Game Summary The Big Eight Champion Sooners met an undefeated Florida State team on New Year’s night. After the Seminoles took a 7-0 first-quarter lead, OU unleashed 17 second-quarter points to take the lead for good. J.C. Watts was named Orange Bowl MVP on offense. He scored on a 61-yard option play and rushed for more than 100 yards. Bud Hebert, who recorded three interceptions, earned the award on defense. Billy Sims wrapped up his brilliant collegiate career scoring on a 22-yard pitch from Watts. Oklahoma finished third in the country and won the Orange Bowl for the third time in five tries under Switzer. The Seminoles crossed midfield only two times after the first quarter and never passed the 35-yard line.
BOWL TRADITION 1981 * SUN BOWL
Miami, Fla. (71,043)
El Paso, Texas (33,816)
OKLAHOMA FLORIDA STATE
score by quarter Oklahoma 0 Florida State 0
3 7
7 3
FSU 23 60-212 51 15-11-0 75-263 1-0 5-58 4-42.5 8-17 8 7
HOUSTON OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Third Down Conv. score by quarter Houston 0 Oklahoma 7
18 17
Scoring FSU - Williams 10 yd run (Capece kick), 0-7 OU - Keeling 53 yd field goal, 3-7 OU - Overstreet 4 yd run (Keeling kick), 10-7 FSU - Capece 19 yd field goal, 10-10 FSU - Recovered fumble in OU end zone (Capece kick), 10-17 OU - Rhodes 11 yd pass from Watts (Valora pass from Watts), 18-17
14 40
UH 26 59-157 228 29-18-1 88-385 4-3 2-27 6-37.0 7-16 7 0
OU 15 54-409 2 5-1-1 59-407 2-1 7-48 5-38.6 3-11
0 7 3 30
14 40
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Watts, 25-48 FSU - Williams, 19-99 Passing: OU - Watts, 12-7-0-128 FSU - Stockstill, 15-11-0-51 Receiving: OU - Rhodes, 2-53 FSU - Williams, 2-27 Tackles: OU - Coast, 15 FSU - Piurowski, 12
score by quarter Arizona State 0 11 Oklahoma 7 6
OU 19 63-417 40 10-4-1 73-457 6-4 8-68 4-29.5 29:29 9-19 4-6
7 14 8 0
32 21
Scoring OU - Wilson 1 yd run (Keeling kick), 0-7 ASU - Zendejas 32 yd field goal, 3-7 ASU - Phelps safety in end zone, 5-7 ASU - Zendejas 22 yd field goal, 8-7 OU - Wilson 1 yd run (rush PAT no good), 8-13 ASU - Zendejas 54 yd field goal, 11-13 ASU - Clark 15 yd run (Zendejas kick), 18-13 OU - Sims 19 yd run (Phelps to Fontenette), 18-21 ASU - Moore 1 yd run (Zendejas kick), 25-21 ASU - Brown 52 yd pass from Hons (Zendejas kick), 32-21 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Dupree, 17-242 ASU - Moore, 20-64 Passing: OU - Phelps, 10-4-1-40 ASU - Hons, 35-17-2-329 Receiving: OU - Lewis, 2-23 ASU - Moore, 3-88 Tackles: OU - Sanders, 11 ASU - Richardson, 15 Game Summary The magic of Marcus Dupree ran out as the Sun Devils rallied for 14 fourth-quarter points to win the first meeting between the two. Dupree ran wild early, amassing 239 yards before recurrent leg injuries forced him out in the third quarter. The turning point came when Oklahoma punter Michael Keeling could not get his punt away and was forced to throw an illegal pass. The Devils took over at the OU 43 and later scored when Darryl Clack raced 15 yards for at TD.
HISTORY
Game Summary A season that produced four losses for Oklahoma ended on a bright note with an easier than anticipated 40-14 victory over Houston. MVP Darrell Shepard, who began his career at the UH, scored two touchdowns against his former team. The Sooners scored 30 fourthquarter points to turn a seat squirmer into a rout. Freshman Fred Sims rolled up 181 yards rushing in the game after rushing for just 179 in the regular season.
ASU 25 43-100 329 35-17-2 78-429 3-0 7-64 6-43.5 30:31 6-15 0-0
SEASON REVIEW
Game Summary This contest featured a rematch with a great deal more excitement as OU turned to a foreign weapon, the pass, to notch its third straight Orange Bowl win. QB J.C. Watts was chosen MVP and with good reason. The Seminoles used a fourth-quarter TD to break a 10-10 tie and seemingly gain control. OU was forced to start deep in its own territory after the kickoff with little time left. Watts went to work and passed the Sooners to the 11-yard line where he hit Steve Rhodes with a TD strike to pull the Sooners to within one with less than a minute to go. Watts then proceeded to hit tight end Forrest Valora for the two-point conversion that gave the Sooners their ninth Orange Bowl victory, including three in the last four years. Oklahoma finished ranked No. 3 in the nation.
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Sims, 15-181 UH - Polk, 19-74 Passing: OU - Shepard, 5-1-1-2 UH - Wilson, 28-11-1-216 Receiving: OU - Ross, 1-2 UH - Durham, 1-60 Tackles: OU - Benson, 10 UH - Turner, 13
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Time of Possession Third Down Conv. Sacks By-Yards
32 21
THE SOONERS
Scoring OU - Shepard 34 yd run (Keeling kick), 0-7 UH - Wilson 1 yd run (Clendenen kick), 7-7 OU - Keeling 32 yd field goal, 7-10 OU - Shepard 1 yd run (Keeling kick), 7-17 OU - Keeling 49 yd field goal, 7-20 OU - Sims 30 yd run (Keeling kick), 7-27 UH - Jordan 6 yd run (Clendenen kick), 14-27 OU - Mills 2 yd run (kick failed), 14-33 OU - Truit 28 yd interception return (Keeling kick), 14-40
ARIZONA STATE OKLAHOMA
COACHING STAFF
OU 18 55-156 128 12-7-0 67-284 7-5 4-32 2-37.0 8-16
18 17
Tempe, Ariz. (70,553)
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Third Down Conv.
1983 * FIESTA BOWL
BOOMER S OONER
1981 * ORANGE BOWL
165 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
BOWL TRADITION 1985 * ORANGE BOWL
1986 * ORANGE BOWL
Miami, Fla. (56,294)
Miami, Fla. (74,178)
WASHINGTON OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Time of Possession Third Down Conv.
28 17
UW 17 43-192 119 21-9-3 64-311 3-1 5-25 6-37.7 28:56 3-13
score by quarter Washington 14 0 Oklahoma 0 14
1987 * ORANGE BOWL
OU 17 54-162 124 21-6-1 75-286 6-2 8-60 7-34.6 31:04 6-18
0 14 0 3
28 17
Scoring UW - Greene 29 yd pass from Siruco (Jaeger kick), 7-0 UW - Robinson 1 yd run (Jaeger kick), 14-0 OU - Bradley 1 yd run (Lashar kick), 14-7 OU - Shepard 61 yd pass from Bradley (Lashar kick), 14-14 OU - Lashar 35 yd field goal, 14-17 UW - Pattison 12 yd pass from Millen (Jaeger kick), 21-17 UW - Fenney 6 yd run (Jaeger kick), 28-17
PENN STATE OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Time of Possession Third Down Conv. Sacks By-Yards
10 25
PSU 14 36-103 164 34-18-4 70-267 2-1 6-49 6-46.3 31:23 7-15 0-0
score by quarter Penn State 7 3 Oklahoma 0 16
0 3
OU 12 52-228 91 6-3-0 58-319 5-1 7-45 5-42.6 28:37 5-16 2-10 0 6
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Scoring PSU - Manoa 1 yd run (Manca kick), 7-0 OU - Lashar 26 yd field goal, 7-3 OU - Jackson 71 yd pass from Holieway (Lashar kick), 7-10 OU - Lashar 31 yd field goal, 7-13 OU - Lashar 21 yd field goal, 7-16 PSU - Manca 27 yd field goal, 10-16 OU - Lashar 22 yd field goal, 10-19 OU - Carr 61 yd run (kick failed), 10-25
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Carr, 10-63 UW - Robinson, 28-135 Passing: OU - Bradley, 21-6-1-124 UW - Sircuro, 17-7-3-78 Receiving: OU - Shepard, 3-87 UW - Greene, 4-97 Tackles: OU - Brown, Reed, 6 UW - Kelly, 11 Game Summary Brigham Young was No. 1 in the polls, but Sooner head coach Barry Switzer had argued that the Sooners should be No. 1 because of a tougher schedule. A win over a fine Husky team would solidify that claim. However, Washington refused to cooperate and turned a 17-14 fourthquarter deficit into a 28-17 triumph. The game was marked by a bizarre incident when, after an Oklahoma field goal, the Sooner Schooner raced onto the field as called for by tradition. The only problem was the drivers apparently had not received the proper permission for the trip. The team was penalized 15 yards and the loss of the three points.
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Carr, 19-148 PSU - Dozier, 12-39 Passing: OU - Holieway, 6-3-0-91 PSU - Knizner, 11-8-1-90 Receiving: OU - Jackson, 2-83 PSU - Dimidio, 6-50 Tackles: OU - Bosworth, 13 PSU - Alexander, 9 Game Summary A swarming defense, a record field goal performance and two big plays helped the Oklahoma Sooners defeat Penn State to capture both the Orange Bowl and the program’s sixth national championship. Butkus Award winner Brian Bosworth had 13 solo tackles and the Oklahoma secondary picked off four Penn State passes to thwart any rallies. Tim Lashar booted an Orange Bowl record four field goals to give the Sooners an early lead. Lydell Carr and Keith Jackson then provided big plays, a 61-yard jaunt by Carr and a 71-yard pass play from Jamelle Holieway to Jackson.
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ARKANSAS OKLAHOMA First Down Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Loss Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Time of Possession Third Down Conv. Sacks By-Yards
ARK 17 45-48 192 33-16-5 81-240 2-0 3-25 9-41.1 35:29 8-18 7-51
8 42 OU 11 48-366 47 5-2-0 53-413 3-2 4-40 5-47.6 24:31 5-12 0-0
score by quarter Arkansas 0 0 0 8 Oklahoma 0 14 14 14
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Scoring OU - Tillman 77 yd run (Lashar kick), 0-7 OU - Tillman 21 yd run (Lashar kick), 0-14 OU - Holieway 2 yd run (Lashar kick), 0-21 OU - Holieway 4 yd run (Lashar kick), 0-28 OU - Stafford 13 yd run (Lashar kick), 0-35 OU - Parham 49 yd run (Lashar kick), 0-42 ARK - Thomas 2 yd run (Shibest pass from Bland), 8-42 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Tillman, 7-109 ARK - Thomas, 22-59 Passing: OU - Holieway, 3-2-0-47 ARK - Thomas, 26-13-4-129 Receiving: OU - Shepard, 1-36 ARK - Shibest, 4-83 Tackles: OU - Jones, 9 ARK - Atwater, 7 Game Summary After nine years, Barry Switzer avenged his most embarrassing loss, coaching Oklahoma to a 42-8 rout of Arkansas. LB Danté Jones, playing in place of All-American Brian Bosworth, led the defense which held the Hogs to just 48 rushing yards. Spencer Tillman gained 109 yards rushing on just seven carries. His totals included a 77-yard TD to give OU the early 7-0 lead. Todd Thomsen set an Orange Bowl record with five punts for a 47.6-yard average.
BOWL TRADITION 1989 * CITRUS BOWL
Miami, Fla. (74,760)
1991 * GATOR BOWL
Orlando, Fla. (53,571)
MIAMI OKLAHOMA
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Jacksonville, Fla. (62,003)
OKLAHOMA CLEMSON
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OKLAHOMA VIRGINIA
UM 15 38-72 209 30-18-1 68-281 0-0 8-85 6-44.7 32:08 9-18 1-5
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Time of Possession Third Down Conv. Sacks By-Yards
CU 12 48-187 57 11-5-0 59-244 1-0 7-76 7-44.3 29:30 6-15 0-0
OU 17 43-116 138 24-10-1 67-254 4-1 5-50 5-38.6 30:30 4-14 0-0
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Time of Possession Third Down Conv. Sacks By-Yards
score by quarter Miami 7 Oklahoma 0
0 10 7 0
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score by quarter Oklahoma 3 Clemson 0
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score by quarter Oklahoma 7 27 14 Virginia 0 7 0
20 14
3 0
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Scoring OU - Lashar 35 yd field goal, 3-0 CU - Gardocki 20 yd field goal, 3-3 CU - Gardocki 46 yd field goal, 3-6 OU - Lashar 30 yd field goal, 6-6 CU - Allen 4 yd run (Seyle kick), 6-13 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Perry, 12-52 CU - McFadden, 9-55 Passing: OU - Holieway, 24-10-1-138 CU - Williams, 11-5-0-57 Receiving: OU - Cabbiness, 3-78 CU - Allen, 4-47 Tackles: OU - Dillon, 11 CU - McDaniel, 11
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Scoring OU - Mickey 10 yd pass from Gundy (Blanton kick), 7-0 OU - Gaddis 2 yd run (Blanton kick), 14-0 OU - Gaddis 8 yd run (Blanton kick), 21-0 OU - Jones 4 yd blocked punt (Blanton kick), 28-0 OU - Mickey 13 yd pass from Gundy (kick blocked), 34-0 UVA - Davis 22 yd pass from Blundin (Husted kick), 34-7 OU - Rasheed 7 yd run (Blanton kick), 41-7 OU - Gaddis 7 yd run (Blanton kick), 48-7 UVA - Tomlin 23 yd pass from Blundin (Husted kick), 48-14 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Gaddis, 20-104 UVA - Kirby, 13-66 Passing: OU - Gundy, 31-25-0-324 UVA - Blundin, 26-12-1-142 Receiving: OU - Warren, 5-110 UVA - Mundy, 3-44 Tackles: OU - Wilson, 8 UVA - Lewis, 15 Game Summary Cale Gundy unleashed one of the greatest passing efforts in school history as Oklahoma crushed Virginia, 48-14. Gundy was 25-of-31, including 11 straight completions, for 329 yards and two TDs. The Sooners scored touchdowns on four of their first five possessions to put the game out of reach before halftime. The OU defense never allowed the Cavaliers inside the 20. The 48 points tied the OU bowl game record (48-21 over Duke in the ‘58 Orange Bowl).
HISTORY
Game Summary The Sooners’ hopes of winning their seventh national championship were put to rest by Miami, 20-14. The Hurricanes took the opening kickoff and moved 65 yards in eight plays for a 7-0 lead, then never looked back. The Sooner offense, which led the nation in six categories, was held to only 179 rushing yards and 255 overall. Late in the fourth quarter, the Sooners scored on a 29-yard fumblerooski which gave the Oklahoma faithful a flicker of hope. The Hurricane defenders blew it out when they sacked quarterback Charles Thompson and caused a fumble to ensure the victory.
Game Summary After a dry three quarters and the score deadlocked at 6-6, Clemson held off a late Sooner rally to post a 13-6 victory and give the ACC its first victory over the Sooners in 16 tries. On the Sooners’ last possession, OU took the ball over on its own 20 with 2:59 left on the clock. QB Jamelle Holieway, playing in his final game, scampered 11 yards on a fourth down to keep the drive alive. Holieway then completed passes of five, seven, four, 12, seven, 12 and 13 yards, to get OU inside the Tiger 14 with 12 seconds remaining. Two desperation heaves by Holieway dropped incomplete to end all Oklahoma hopes.
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Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Collins, 10-50 UM - Williams, 19-41 Passing: OU - Thompson, 12-4-0-56 UM - Walsh, 30-18-1-209 Receiving: OU - Jackson, 3-45 UM - Bratton, 9-102 Tackles: OU - Reed, 9 UM - Clark, 14
UVA 13 26-101 142 29-12-1 55-243 4-1 6-48 8-34.8 22:06 2-12 0-0
THE SOONERS
Scoring UM - Bratton 30 yd pass from Walsh (Cox kick), 7-0 OU - Stafford 1 yd run (Lashar kick), 7-7 UM - Cox 56 yd field goal, 10-7 UM - Irvin 23 yd pass from Walsh (Cox kick), 17-7 UM - Cox 48 yd field goal, 20-7 OU - Hutson 29 yd run (Lashar kick), 20-14
OU 36 51-261 357 36-27-0 87-618 1-1 12-128 3-40.3 37:54 8-14 1-9
COACHING STAFF
OU 13 53-179 76 13-5-0 66-255 4-2 5-39 8-39.0 27:52 6-18 1-5
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
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1988 * ORANGE BOWL
167 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
BOWL TRADITION 1993 * JOHN HANCOCK BOWL
1994 * COPPER BOWL
El Paso, Texas (43,848)
TEXAS TECH OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Time of Possession Third Down Conv. Sacks By-Yards
score by quarter Texas Tech 0 3 Oklahoma 14 14
Tucson, Ariz. (45,122)
10 41
OU 21 50-177 215 26-15-1 76-392 4-2 9-65 7-48.3 35:22 4-11 1-5
TTU 18 33-116 199 37-19-4 70-315 0-0 6-65 7-42.6 24:38 6-17 6-31
7 0 0 13
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Shreveport, La. (49,843)
BRIGHAM YOUNG OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Time of Possession Third Down Conv. Sacks By-Yards
BYU 28 33-71 485 46-32-0 79-556 0 6-48 4-37.0 35:16 8-14 1-13
score by quarter BYU 7 10 Oklahoma 0 0
7 0
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Game Summary QB Cale Gundy brilliantly guided Oklahoma’s offense and the Sooner defense slowed Doak Walker Award winner Bam Morris as OU claimed a 41-10 win. The Sooners scored the first two times they had the ball. Another Gundy TD pass boosted the lead to 21-3. Just over a minute later, the game MVP hit again and Oklahoma was cruising at halftime 28-3. Meanwhile, the nation’s second-leading rusher was held to just 95 yards by the Sooner defense.
UM 19 33-159 202 29-18-2 62-361 1-0 3-13 5-39.4 29:24 5-11 3-16
OU 27 23-91 390 54-39-1 77-481 3-3 4-35 1-10.0 30:36 7-13 3-24
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score by quarter Ole Miss 7 14 0 Oklahoma 3 0 15
6 27 7 25
31 6
Game Summary After completing its worst regular season in 30 years, and playing under a head coach who had resigned, Oklahoma ended its season with a dismal 31-6 loss. The Sooners started reserve QB Terence Brown, who had completed one of three passes on the season. Season starter Garrick McGee had contracted spinal meningitis and was unable to play. OU’s defense surrendered 485 yards and four touchdowns through the air. BYU’s John Walsh set Copper Bowl records for completions (31) and TD passes (4). Sooner linebacker Broderick Simpson was Defensive Player of the Game with 13 tackles, a sack and a broken up pass.
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First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Time of Possession Third Down Conv. Sacks By-Yards
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Moore, 9-41 BYU - Willis, 11-41 Passing: OU - Brown, 30-13-1-163 BYU - Walsh, 45-31-4-454 Receiving: OU - Hall, 5-75 BYU - Willis, 7-103 Tackles: OU - Simpson, 13 BYU - Cook, 8
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Moore, 15-85 TT - Morris, 27-95 Passing: OU - Gundy, 26-15-1-215 TT - Hall, 37-19-4-199 Receiving: OU - Warren, 4-93 TT - Mitchell, 6-87 Tackles: OU - Coats, 8 TT - Wright, Banks, 9
MISSISSIPPI OKLAHOMA
OU 16 33-72 163 30-13-1 63-235 0 7-44 8-37.1 24:44 3-13 1-3
Scoring BYU - Doman 7 yd pass from Walsh (Lauder kick), 7-0 BYU - Lauder 22 yd field goal, 10-0 BYU - Johnston 25 yd pass from Walsh (Lauder kick), 17-0 BYU - Johnston 4 yd pass from Walsh (Lauder kick), 24-0 OU - Moore 2 yd run (PAT failed), 24-6 BYU - Doman 28 yd pass from Walsh (Lauder kick), 31-6
Scoring OU - Chandler 2 yd run (Blanton kick), 7-0 OU - Brady 9 yd pass from Gundy (Blanton kick), 14-0 TT - Davis 22 yd field goal, 14-3 OU - Warren 34 yd pass from Gundy (Blanton kick), 21-3 OU - Brady 15 yd pass from Gundy (Blanton kick), 28-3 TT - Morris 2 yd run (Davis kick), 28-10 OU - Moore 32 yd run (Blanton kick), 35-10 OU - Moore 6 yd run (no PAT attempt), 41-10
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Scoring UM - McAllister 25 yd pass from Miller (Binkley kick), 7-0 OU - Duncan 34 yd field goal, 7-3 UM - Bettis 9 yd pass from Miller (Binkley kick), 14-3 UM - McAllister 80 yd run (Binkley kick), 21-3 OU - Jackson 3 yd pass from Heupel (Duncan kick), 21-10 OU - Daniels 41 yd pass from Heupel (Hammons pass), 21-18 UM - Binkley 29 yd field goal, 24-18 OU - Griffin 17 yd pass from Heupel (Duncan kick), 24-25 UM - Binkley 39 yd field goal, 27-25 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Griffin, 12-86 UM - McAllister, 17-121 Passing: OU - Heupel, 53-39-1-390 UM - Miller, 28-18-2-202 Receiving: OU - Daniels, 6-109 UM - McAllister, 3-55 Tackles: OU - Rideau, 7 UM - Taylor, Strong, 8 Game Summary In the final college game of the 20th century, Ole Miss topped Oklahoma in a thriller, 27-25. OU quarterback and game offensive MVP Josh Heupel set school and Independence Bowl records for attempts, completions and yards, and tied the record for touchdowns. Jarrail Jackson tied the Independence Bowl record for receptions with 10. Ole Miss’ Les Binkley kicked a 39-yard field goal for the win on the last play of the game.
BOWL TRADITION 2002 * COTTON BOWL
Miami, Fla. (76,835)
Dallas, Texas (72,955)
FLORIDA STATE OKLAHOMA
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OKLAHOMA ARKANSAS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Time of Possession Third Down Conv. Sacks By-Yards
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score by quarter Oklahoma 7 Arkansas 0
10 3
OU 11 34-56 175 32-24-0 66-231 2-1 9-76 9-34.9 33:34 6-18 9-55 0 0
3 0
ARK 6 42-37 13 13-2-1 55-50 1-1 6-54 8-40.5 26:26 1-14 4-27 0 3
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Scoring OU - Hybl 1 yd run (Duncan kick, 7-0 OU - Duncan 32 yd field goal, 10-0 ARK - O’Donohoe 32 yd field goal, 10-3
Scoring OU - Duncan 27 yd field goal, 0-3 OU - Duncan 42 yd field goal, 0-6 OU - Griffin 10 yd run (Duncan kick), 0-13 FSU - Team safety, 2-13
score by quarter Oklahoma 3 14 Wash. State 0 0
WSU 11 21-4 239 34-17-2 55-243 3-1 9-52 6-46.0 22:46 2-11 3-27
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Scoring OU - DiCarlo 45 yd field goal, 3-0 OU - Savage 12 yd pass from Hybl (DiCarlo kick), 10-0 OU - Perkins 51 yd punt return (DiCarlo kick), 17-0 OU - DiCarlo 30 yd field goal, 20-0 OU - Fagan 9 yd pass from Hybl (DiCarlo kick), 27-0 WSU - Riley 37 yd pass from Gesser (Dunning kick), 27-7 OU - Griffin 19 yd run (DiCarlo kick), 34-7 WSU - Moore 89 yd kickoff return (Dunning kick), 34-14 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Griffin, 30-162 WSU - Green, 8-45 Passing: OU - Hybl, 29-19-0-240 WSU - Gesser, 34-17-2-239 Receiving: OU - Peoples, 3-80 WSU - Riley, 9-139 Tackles: OU - Lehman, 6 WSU - Coleman, 10 Game Summary Oklahoma dominated the Pac 10 champs in the Sooners’ first trip to the Rose Bowl. OU’s defense logged six sacks and two interceptions to set the tone. Rose Bowl MVP Nate Hybl tossed two TD passes and Quentin Griffin rushed for 144 yards as the OU offense wore down the Cougars. Oklahoma became just the fourth school in college football history to win the four BCS games and the Cotton Bowl.
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
HISTORY
1950
Game Summary Arkansas’ defense played well, but few will remember. Oklahoma’s defense was that much better. The final statistics were as chilling and stark as the weather. The Razorbacks, who reached OU territory just two times the entire game, could muster only 13 passing yards on two completions while their rushing attempts (42) outnumbered their rushing yards (37). Sooner defenders tied a school and Cotton Bowl record with a whopping nine sacks. Late in the first quarter, Oklahoma set sail on a 13-play, 63-yard scoring drive that culminated in a oneyard sneak by quarterback Nate Hybl. Along the way, the Sooners converted two third downs and one fourth. The resulting touchdown and PAT made the rest of the afternoon academic. OU added a 32-yard field goal by Tim Duncan in the third frame to build a 10-0 advantage that felt like twice that given the play of the defense. Arkansas, aided by penalties, finally scratched out a field goal, but no serious threat to the outcome was ever mounted.
OU 19 46-146 240 29-19-0 75-386 2-1 4-28 5-29.0 37:14 9-20 6-59
SEASON REVIEW
Game Summary Top-ranked Oklahoma used a smothering defense to shut down the third-ranked Seminoles and Josh Heupel generated enough offense to lead OU to a perfect season. As the nation’s only unbeaten team, the Sooners were the unanimous winners of the AP media poll. They were automatically crowned national champions in the coaches’ poll under the Bowl Championship Series format. Led by Orange Bowl MVP Torrance Marshall, the Sooners time and again forced Florida State’s Chris Weinke into bad decisions. Tim Duncan kicked two field goals and Quentin Griffin scored the clinching touchdown on a 10-yard run up the middle with 8:30 to play. Florida State avoided its first shutout in 12 seasons when Stanford Samuels tackled OU punter Jeff Ferguson in the end zone for a safety with 55 seconds remaining.
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THE SOONERS
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Griffin, 19-56 ARK - Holmes, 8-27 Passing: OU - Hybl, 32-24-0-175 ARK - Clark, 12-2-1-13 Receiving: OU - Norman, 7-74 ARK - Wilson, 1-7 Tackles: OU - Calmus, 10 ARK - Petty, Bua, 7.5
Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Griffin, 11-40 FSU - Minor, 13-20 Passing: OU - Heupel, 39-25-1-214 FSU - Weinke, 51-25-2-274 Receiving: OU - Norman, 3-49 FSU - Bell, 7-137 Tackles: OU - Thompson, 7 FSU - Allen, 12
OKLAHOMA WASHINGTON STATE
COACHING STAFF
OU 12 36-56 214 39-25-1 75-270 2-1 7-45 8-41.1 36:33 7-19 1-2 2 13
Pasadena, Calif. (86,848)
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
FSU First Downs 14 Rushes-Yards 17-27 Passing Yards 274 Passes-Comp-Int 52-25-2 Plays-Yards 69-301 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 Penalties-Yards 6-38 Punts-Average 10-44.7 Time of Possession 23:27 Third Down Conv. 1-15 Sacks By-Yards 2-13 score by quarter Florida State 0 0 0 Oklahoma 3 0 3
2003 * ROSE BOWL
BOOMER S OONER
2001 * ORANGE BOWL
169 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL CH AM PIONSHI PS 40 C ON FERENC E C HAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
BOWL TRADITION 2004* SUGAR BOWL
2005* ORANGE BOWL
New Orleans, La. (79,342)
Miami, Fla. (77,912)
LOUISIANA STATE OKLAHOMA First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes-Comp-Int Plays-Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Average Time of Possession Third Down Conv. Sacks By-Yards score by quarter LSU 7 Oklahoma 0
LSU 13 40-159 153 24-14-2 64-312 1-1 8-65 8-34.0 31:19 6-17 5-46 7 7
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score by quarter Oklahoma 7 3 0 USC 14 24 10
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Scoring LSU - Green 24 yd run (Gaudet kick), 7-0 OU - K. Jones 1 yd run (DiCarlo kick), 7-7 LSU - Vincent 18 yd run (Gaudet kick), 14-7 LSU - Spears 20 yd interception return (Gaudet kick), 21-7 OU - K. Jones 1 yd run (DiCarlo kick), 21-14 Statistics Leaders Rushing: LSU - Vincent, 16-117 OU - K. Jones, 20-59 Passing: LSU - Mauck, 22-13-2-124-0 OU - White, 37-13-2-102-0 Receiving: LSU - Clayton, 4-38 OU - Clayton, 4-32 Tackles: LSU - Turner, 9 OU - Strait, 11 Game Summary Riding its defense, LSU won the BCS title, 2114. Oklahoma entered the game as the naton’s top scoring offense, but struggled against the Tigers. The OU defense gave a good account too, surrendering 64 of LSU’s 312 total yards on a non-scoring run on the Tigers’ first snap. Still, it was the LSU defenders who stole the show. DE Marcus Spears returned an interception 20 yards for a TD on the first series of the second half and seemingly opened the floodgates. But OU stiffened and got its running game untracked. After pulling within seven at 21-14, the Sooners made another push to the LSU 12, but missed on four straight pass attempts, the last one with just 2:46 left. The crowd was the largest ever to see a sporting event in the Louisiana Superdome.
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San Diego, Calif. (65,416)
OKLAHOMA USC
OU 12 33-52 102 37-13-2 70-154 2-0 11-70 8-45.9 28:41 4-15 5-12
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OU 19 40-151 244 36-24-3 76-372 3-2 3-30 4-44.5 35:06 8-17 1-9
19 55 USC 19 28-208 332 35-18-0 63-525 1-0 9-75 4-43.5 24:54 6-14 2-20 9 7
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Scoring OU - Wilson five yd pass from White (Hartley kick), 7-0 USC - Byrd 33 yd pass from Leinart (Killeen kick), 7-7 USC - White 6 yd run (Killeen kick), 7-14 USC - Jarrett 54 yd pass from Leinart (Killeen kick), 7-21 USC - Smith 5 yd pass from Leinart (Killeen kick), 7-28 OU - Hartley 29 yd field goal, 10-28 USC - Smith 33 yd pass from Leinart (Killeen kick), 10-35 USC - Killeen 44 yd field goal, 10-38 USC - Smith 4 yd pass from Leinart (Killeen kick), 10-45 USC - Killeen 42 yd field goal), 10-48 USC - White 8 yd run (Killeen kick), 10-55 OU - Team safety, 12-55 OU - Wilson 9 yd pass from White (Hartley kick), 19-55 Statistics Leaders Rushing: OU - Peterson, 25-82 USC - White, 15-118 Passing: OU - White, 36-24-3-244-2 USC - Leinart, 35-18-0-332-5 Receiving: OU - Wilson, 7-59 USC - Smith, 7-113 Tackles: OU - Pool, 7 USC - Tatupu, 12 Game Summary USC didn’t need any help, but Oklahoma obliged anyway. The Trojans played a nearly flawless game, made even more so by five OU turnovers, and cruised to the BCS National Championship, 55-19.
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OREGON OKLAHOMA ORE First Downs 17 Rushes-Yardage 32-84 Passing Yards 243 Passes-Comp-Int 44-25-1 Plays-Yards 76-327 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 Penalties-Yards 3-15 Punts-Average 8-45.1 Time of Possession 31:23 Third Down Conv. 6-18 Sacks By-Yards 0-0 score by quarter Oregon 7 0 0 Oklahoma 3 0 14
14 17 OU 19 40-132 229 30-17-1 70-361 2-1 10-70 7-37.9 28:37 6-16 3-19 7 0
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Scoring OU - Hartley 34 yd field goal, 7-44 ORE - Williams, D. 5 yd run (Martinez,Paul kick), 12-79 OU - Runnels 17 yd pass from Bomar (Hartley kick), 4-53 OU - Jones, K. 8 yd run (Hartley kick), 9-74 ORE - Day 3 yd pass from Leaf (Martinez kick), 13-78 Statistics Leaders Rushing: ORE - Whitehead, 12-43 OU - Peterson, 24-80 Passing: ORE - Leaf, 14-24-1-236 OU - Bomar, 17-30-1-229 Receiving: ORE - Finley, 9-67 OU - Kelly, 7-79 Tackles: ORE - Trucks, 14 OU - Alexander, 9 Game Summary Oklahoma linebacker Clint Ingram made a leaping interception of Oregon quarterback Brady Leaf’s pass at the 10-yard line with 33 seconds left to preserve the Sooners’ 17-14 upset of the No. 6 Oregon Ducks. Rhett Bomar threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to fullback J.D. Runnels for a 10-7 Oklahoma lead with 9:20 to play in the third quarter. Late in the third, Adrian Peterson’s backup, Kejuan Jones, scored on an 8-yard run to make it 17-7. Peterson softened the Ducks with three bruising carries on the drive for 36 yards, including a 20-yard gain when he leveled safety J.D. Nelson.
BOWL TRADITION 2005 holiday bowl champs
Glendale, Ariz. (73,719)
BOISE STATE OKLAHOMA
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BSU OU First Downs 16 23 Rushes-Yardage 35-110 38-174 Passing Yards 267 233 Passes-Comp-Int 30-20-1 32-19-3 Plays-Yards 65-377 70-407 Fumbles-Lost 2-2 1-1 Penalties-Yards 8-63 6-35 Punts-Average 8-38.2 5-33.2 Time of Possession 28:21 31:39 Third Down Conv. 4-14 2-10 Sacks By-Yards 2-13 3-16 score by quarter OT F boise State 14 7 7 7 8 43 Oklahoma 7 3 7 18 7 42
BOOMER S OONER
2007* FIESTA BOWL
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Scoring BSU - James, 49 yd pass from Zabransky (Montgomery kick), 7-71 BSU - Johnson, 2 yd run (Montgomery kick), 2-9 OU - Johnson 8 yd pass from Thompson (Hartley kick),14-82 OU - Hartley, 28 yd field goal, 8-50 BSU - James 32 yd pass from Zabransky (Montgomery kick), 6-56 BSU - Tadman, 27 yd interception return (Montgomery kick) OU - Peterson, 8 yd run (Hartley kick), 2-11 OU - Hartley, 28 yd field goal, 8-50 OU - Chaney, 5 yd pass from Thompson (Iglesias from Thompson), 6-77 OU - Walker 33 yd interception return (Hartley kick) BSU - Rabb, 35 yd pass from Zabransky (Montgomery kick), 5-78 OU - Peterson, 25 yd run (Hartley kick), 1-25 BSU - Schoumann, 5 yd pass from Parretta (Johnson run), 7-25
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Statistics Leaders Rushing: BSU - Johnson 23-101 OU - Peterson 20-77 Passing: BSU - Zabransky 19-29-1-262-3 OU - Thompson 19-32--3-233-2 Receiving: BSU - Schouman 8-72 OU - Iglesias 6-120 Tackles: BSU - Wilson 10 OU - Alexander 17 Game Summary A pair of Boise State trick plays at the end of regulation and overtime ended Oklahoma’s comeback and sealed a perfect season for BSU.
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1952* HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER * BILLY VESSELS
1969* HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER * STEVE OWENS
Billy “Curly” Vessels was the man who started it all. The first Sooner to win college football’s most prestigious individual achievement award, Vessels led the Sooners to a 26-4-1 record during his tenure.
Oklahoma’s Steve Owens was a 6-2, 215-pound powerhouse from Miami, Okla., who ravaged defenses from 1967-69, setting four conference records of the day.
The 1950 Sooners, under the direction of head coach Bud Wilkinson, went 10-1 to give the Sooners their first of seven national championships. As a sophomore, Vessels started on the 1950 squad, scoring 15 touchdowns.
OU’s workhorse carried the ball 358 times in 1969 for 1,523 yards while scoring 23 touchdowns (another school record). Playing on a 1969 squad that had been hurt badly by graduation in 1968, Owens carried the load for the Sooner offense.
But Vessels’ most successful individual season came during his senior campaign when he won the Heisman Trophy. Vessels rushed for 1,072 yards on 167 carries and scored 17 touchdowns. Creating a new meaning for the word “versatile,” the Cleveland, Okla., slasher was part of every phase of the Sooner offensive attack. Vessels was even a threat from above. “Curly” connected on seven passes for two touchdowns in 1952. The 1952 Sooners went 8-1-1, finishing fourth in the nation, and won Oklahoma’s ninth conference title. OU opened with a 21-21 tie with Colorado and then reeled off five straight wins, averaging 46 points a game. OU dropped a 27-21 decision to Notre Dame and then finished strong by sweeping the last three games. In 1953, Vessels turned pro for the Edmonton Eskimos and won the Schenley Award as the top player in Canada. Vessels then served as an officer in the U.S. Army. Vessels was elected to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 1974. CAREER statistics Year Att Yds 1950 152 938 1951 27 143 1952 167 1,072 Totals 346 2,153
Avg 6.1 5.3 6.4 6.3
TD 13 1 17 31
Rec 13 3 7 23
Yds 250 -3 165 412
TD 2 1 1 4
Owens had two 200-plus yard games while leading the Sooners to a 6-4 season. Spurred by Owens’ effort, Oklahoma averaged 28.5 points a game in 1969. The great career of Steve Owens left a mark on the OU record book. Owens holds five Sooner records. He is the school’s all-time leading scorer with 57 touchdowns during his career. Owens holds the record for the most carries in a game (55) and career (958). He finished his career with 4,041 yards on the ground, the third most in school history. Detroit drafted Owens in the first round. He was the first Lion to gain over 1,000 yards in a season and was an All-Pro selection in 1971 and 1972. In 1991, Owens was named to the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and was the Walter Camp Foundation Alumnus of the Year. Owens was inducted into the Orange Bowl Hall of Honor in 1992. CAREER Statistics Year Att Yds 1967 207 869 1968 393 1,649 1969 358 1,523 Totals 958 4,041
Avg 4.2 4.3 4.3 4.3
TD 13 21 23 57
Rec 3 12 4 19
Yds 13 123 32 168
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1952 Heisman Trophy Voting Totals 1. Billy Vessels, Sr., RB, Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 Points (98 first-place votes, 91 second-place, 49 third-place votes)
1969 Heisman Trophy Voting Totals 1. Steve Owens, Sr., RB, Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,488 Points (294 first-place, 218 second-place, 170 third-place votes)
2. Jack Scarbaugh, Sr., QB, Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Paul Giel, Jr., TB, Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Don Moomaw, Sr., LB, UCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. John Lattner, Jr. HB, Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. Paul Cameron, Jr., HB, UCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. Jim Sears, Sr., B, Southern Cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Don McAuliffe, Sr., HB, Michigan State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. Don Heinrich, Sr. QB, Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. Tom Catlin, Sr., C, Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Mike Phipps, Sr., QB, Purdue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,334 3. Rex Kearn, Jr., QB, Ohio State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 857 4. Archie Manning, Jr. QB, Ole Miss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582 5. Mike Reid, Sr., DT, Penn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297 6. Mike McCoy, Sr., DT, Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 7. Jim Otis, Sr. FB, Ohio State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 8. Jim Plunkett, Jr., QB, Stanford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 9. Steve Kiner, Sr., LB, Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 10. Jack Tatum, Jr., DB, Ohio State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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2003 * HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER * JASON WHITE
Billy Sims, a 6-0, 205-pound running back from Hooks, Texas, swept through defenses like a tornado flying across the Oklahoma landscape.
OU quarterback Jason White became the trigger man for the country’s most potent offensive attack. At a school where the points have flowed like an Oklahoma gusher, White led the OU team that outscored all of its predecessors (601 total points).
He set a Big Eight single-season rushing record in 1978 with 1,896 yards on 256 carries. Sims led the nation in rushing, averaging more than 7.0 yards per carry. He topped the 200-yard mark in four different games (a school best) during the 1978 season.
The Sooners rolled over Texas and the first five games of the conference schedule heading into the Nebraska game. Sims ran for 153 yards, but it was not enough as the Sooners fell, 17-14.
Sims is second in the OU record books for rushing yards in a season (1,896), most 200-yard games in a season (4) and a career (7). He finished his career with 4,118 yards and stands first on the all-time rushing list. Rec 0 0 0 1 1 2
Yds 0 0 0 35 42 77
TD 0 0 0 0 0 0
White returned for another season after his Heisman campaign and finished third in the voting. It was an unprecedented finish by one school when his teammate Adrian Peterson finished second. CAREER Statistics Year Comp Att Yds Int Pct 1999* 1 2 9 0 .500 2000 0 0 0 0 0 2001 73 113 681 3 .646 2002* 20 34 181 2 .588 2003 278 451 3,846 10 .616 2004 255 390 3,205 9 .654 Totals 627 990 7,922 24 .633 * injured and granted additional year of eligibility
TD 0 0 5 1 40 35 81
2003 Heisman Trophy Voting Totals 1. Jason White, Sr., QB, Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,481 Points (319 first-place, 204 second-place, 116 third-place votes)
2. Chuck Fusina, Sr., QB, Penn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 3. Rick Leach, Sr., QB, Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 4. Charles White, Jr., TB, Southern California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 5. Charles Alexander, Sr., TB, Louisiana State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 6. Ted Brown, Sr., RB, North Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 7. Steve Fuller, Sr., QB, Clemson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 8. Eddie Lee Ivery, Sr. RB, Georgia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 9. Jack Thompson, Sr., QB, Washington State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 10. Jerry Robinson, Sr., LB, UCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
2. Larry Fitzgerald, Sr., WR, Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,353 3. Eli Manning, Sr., QB, Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710 4. Chris Perry, Sr., RB, Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 5. Darren Sproles, Sr., RB, Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 6. Matt Leinart, So., QB, Southern Cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 7. Philip Rivers, Sr., QB, North Carolina State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 8. Mike Williams, So., WR, Southern Cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 9. Ben Rothlisberger, Jr., QB, Miami (Ohio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 10. B.J. Symons, Jr., QB, Texas Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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1978 Heisman Trophy Voting Totals 1. Billy Sims, Jr., RB, Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 827 Points (151 first-place, 152 second-place, 70 third-place votes)
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CAREER Statistics Year Att Yds Avg TD 1975 15 95 6.3 2 1976* 3 44 14.6 0 1977 71 413 5.8 6 1978 256 1,896 7.4 22 1979 248 1,670 6.7 23 Totals 593 4,118 6.9 53 * injured and granted additional year of eligibility
The outpouring of recognition was impressive. White captured player of the year honors from the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News and CNNSI.com. He also won the Davey O’Brien Award and the Jim Thorpe Courage Award.
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OU responded by clubbing Oklahoma State, 62-7, and then was rematched with the Cornhuskers in the Orange Bowl. OU edged Nebraska 31-24 in the second meeting between the top-10 schools.
White set school records for touchdown passes in a season (40) and game (5, twice). His season passing total ranked No. 2 at OU. He was No. 4 nationally in touchdown percentage (8.87), No. 7 in passing efficiency (158.11), No. 18 in interception percentage (2.22) and No. 22 in total offense (264.0).
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Sims led the Sooners to an 11-1 record, Orange Bowl championship and third-place finish in the final poll. OU opened with a 35-29 win over Stanford and then crushed West Virginia and Rice by a combined score of 118-17.
He did so with uncanny accuracy, especially on deep throws, and a touchdown to interception ratio (four to one), so gaudy that it read like a typographical error.
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63 NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS Heisman Memorial Trophy Player of the Year awarded by Downtown Athletic Club of NYC Jason White, Quarterback, Tuttle, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Billy Sims, Halfback, Hooks, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 Steve Owens, Tailback, Miami, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Billy Vessels, Halfback, Cleveland, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1952 Outland Trophy Outstanding Interior Lineman awarded by FWA Jammal Brown, Offensive Tackle, Lawton, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Greg Roberts, Offensive Guard, Nacogdoches, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 Lee Roy Selmon, Tackle, Eufaula, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 J.D. Roberts, Guard, Dallas, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953 Jim Weatherall, Tackle, White Deer, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951 Dick Butkus Award Outstanding Linebacker awarded by Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando Teddy Lehman, Fort Gibson, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Rocky Calmus, Jenks, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Brian Bosworth, Irving, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 Brian Bosworth, Irving, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Vince Lombardi Award Outstanding Lineman awarded by Rotary Club of Houston Tommie Harris, Defensive Tackle, Killeen, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Tony Casillas, Noseguard, Tulsa, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Lee Roy Selmon, Defensive Tackle, Eufaula, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Jim Thorpe Award Outstanding Defensive Back awarded by Jim Thorpe Association Derrick Strait, Cornerback, Austin, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Roy Williams, Safety, Union City, Calif. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Rickey Dixon, Safety, Dallas, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Bronko Nagurski Award Defensive Player of the Year awarded by Charlotte Touchdown Club Derrick Strait, Cornerback, Austin, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Roy Williams, Safety, Union City, Calif. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 chuck bednarik Award Defensive Player of the Year awarded by Maxwell Football Club Teddy Lehman, Linebacker, Fort Gibson, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Davey O’Brien Award Outstanding Quarterback awarded by Davey O’ Brien Foundation Jason White, Quarterback, Tuttle, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Jason White, Quarterback, Tuttle, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
The Sporting News Player of the Year Jason White, Quarterback, Tuttle, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Josh Heupel, Quarterback, Aberdeen, S.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Tommy McDonald, Halfback, Albuquerque, N.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956 CBS Player of the Year Josh Heupel, Quarterback, Aberdeen, S.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Football news freshman of the year Marcus Dupree, Tailback, Philadelphia, Miss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Outstanding Lineman of the Year Tony Casillas, NG, Tulsa, Okla. (UPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Granville Liggins, NG, Tulsa, Okla. (UPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967 Bob Harrison, C, Samford, Texas (UPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958 Jerry Tubbs, C, Breckenridge, Texas (UPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956 Max Boydston, E, Muskogee, Okla. (Washington TD Club) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954 Kurt Burris, C, Muskogee, Okla. (Philadelphia Sports Writers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954 J.D. Roberts, G, Dallas, Texas (AP, UPI, Fox Movietime News) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953 NCAA Top Six Award Anthony Phillips, Offensive Guard, Tulsa, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Keith Jackson, Tight End, Little Rock, Ark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Chevrolet ABC Offensive Player of the Year Jack Mildren, Quarterback, Abilene, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 Chevrolet ABC Defensive Player of the Year Teddy Lehman, Linebacker, Fort Gibson, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 Lucious Selmon, Noseguard, Eufaula, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 Helms & Citizens Savings Athletic Foundation POY Billy Sims, Halfback, Hooks, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 Steve Owens, Tailback, Miami, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Kurt Burris, Center, Muskogee, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954 Helms & Citizens Savings Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame Greg Pruitt, Halfback, Houston, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Jim Weatherall, Tackle, White Deer, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Buddy Burris, Guard, Muskogee, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Helms & Citizens Savings Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame Bennie Owen, Head Coach (1905-26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Bud Wilkinson, Head Coach (1947-63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 New York Athletic Club Defensive Back of the Year Zac Henderson, Free Safety, Burkburnett, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977
unitas Award Outstanding Senior QB awarded by Johnny Unitas Foundation Jason White, Quarterback, Tuttle, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004
Washington, D.C., Player of the Year Joe Washington, Halfback, Port Arthur, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Greg Pruitt, Halfback, Houston, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972
Maxwell Memorial Award College Player of the Year awarded by Maxwell Football Club Jason White, Quarterback, Tuttle, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Tommy McDonald, Halfback, Albuquerque, N.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956
National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Tom Brahaney, Center, Midland, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 Joe Washington, Running Back, Port Arthur, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 Tony Casillas, Noseguard, Tulsa, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Keith Jackson, Tight End, Little Rock, Ark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Barry Switzer, Head Coach (1973-88) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Kurt Burris, Center-Linebacker, Muskogee, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Greg Pruitt, Halfback, Houston, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 Jerry Tubbs, Center, Breckenridge, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Billy Sims, Halfback, Hooks, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 J.D. Roberts, Guard, Dallas, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 Jim Weatherall, Tackle, White Deer, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Steve Owens, Tailback, Miami, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991 Lee Roy Selmon, Defensive Tackle, Eufaula, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Roland “Waddy” Young, End, Ponca City, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 Tommy McDonald, Halfback, Albuquerque, N.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Jim Owens, End, Oklahoma City, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Billy Vessels, Halfback, Cleveland, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Forest “Spot” Geyer, Fullback, Norman, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 Bud Wilkinson, Head Coach (1947-63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Claude Reeds, Fullback, Norman, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961 Bennie Owen, Head Coach (1905-26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951
Walter Camp Trophy College Player of the Year awarded by Walter Camp Football Foundation Josh Heupel, Quarterback, Aberdeen, S.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Billy Sims, Halfback, Hooks, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 Steve Owens, Tailback, Miami, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Jerry Tubbs, Center, Breckenridge, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956 Mosi Tatupu Award Outstanding Special Teams Player awarded by Maui Quarterback Club J.T. Thatcher, Free Safety, Norman, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Associated Press Player of the Year Jason White, Quarterback, Tuttle, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Josh Heupel, Quarterback, Aberdeen, S.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
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ALL-AMERICANS UNDER STOOPS oklahoma ALL-AMERICANS • During Bob Stoops’ tenure, Oklahoma has produced 22 All-Americans. Fourteen of the 22 were consensus picks. Before he arrived in Norman, the Sooners had not produced a consensus All-American since 1988. • Coach Stoops’ 22 All-Americans include seven on offense, 13 on defense and two on special teams. They played 13 different positions. • The most total All-Americans in one season came in 1975 when nine Sooners were so honored. There were seven during the 1974 and 2003 seasons. • In 2003, Oklahoma set a record when six Sooners were named to the Football Writers’ (FWAA) All-America team. • Oklahoma had at least one All-American in 18 consecutive seasons from 1971-1988. There was also a 14-year stretch from 1946-1959. • Three sets of brothers have been All-Americans at OU: Lee Roy, Dewey and Lucious Selmon all earned the honor as did Steve and Tinker Owens and Buddy and Kurt Burris. • Seven Sooner All-Americans went on to serve as assistant coaches at OU: Leon Cross, Eddie Crowder, Frank “Pop” Ivy, Claude Reeds, J.D. Roberts, Lucious Selmon and Jackie Shipp.
Three-Time all-americans Rod Shoate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972-74 Buddy Burris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946-48
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Two-Time all-americans (33) Jammal Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003-04 Mark Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003-04 Tommie Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002-03 Teddy Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002-03 Rocky Calmus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-01 Anthony Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986, 1988 Keith Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986-87 Mark Hutson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986-87 Brian Bosworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985-86 Tony Casillas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984-85 Rick Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982-83 Terry Crouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980-81 Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978-79 George Cumby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977, 1979 Reggie Kinlaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977-78 Daryl Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977-78 Greg Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977-78 Zac Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976-77 Mike Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975-76 Joe Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974-75 Dewey Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974-75 Lee Roy Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974-75 Tinker Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974-75 Tom Brahaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971-72 Greg Pruitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971-72 Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968-69 Granville Liggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966-67 Carl McAdams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964-65 Ralph Neely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963-64 Bill Krisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956-57 Tommy McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955-56 Tom Catlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951-52 Jim Weatherall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950-51
THE SOONERS
Rod Shoate . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . . . Spiro, Okla. Eddie Foster . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . Monahans, Texas Lucious Selmon* . . . . . NG . . . . . . . . Eufaula, Okla. Tom Brahaney* . . . . . . . C . . . . . . . . Midland, Texas Rod Shoate . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . . . Spiro, Okla. Greg Pruitt* . . . . . . . . . HB . . . . . . . Houston, Texas Derland Moore . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . Poplar Bluff, Mo. Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . QB . . . . . . . Abilene, Texas Tom Brahaney* . . . . . . . C . . . . . . . . Midland, Texas Greg Pruitt* . . . . . . . . . HB . . . . . . . Houston, Texas Steve Zabel . . . . . . . . . TE . . . . . . . Thornton, Colo. Steve Owens* . . . . . . . HB . . . . . . . . . Miami, Okla. Ken Mendenhall . . . . . . C . . . . . . . . . . . Enid, Okla. Steve Owens* . . . . . . . HB . . . . . . . . . Miami, Okla. Granville Liggins* . . . . NG . . . . . . . . . Tulsa, Okla. Bob Kalsu . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . Del City, Okla. Granville Liggins . . . . . NG . . . . . . . . . Tulsa, Okla. Carl McAdams* . . . . . . LB . . . . White Deer, Texas Carl McAdams . . . . . . LB . . . . White Deer, Texas Ralph Neely* . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . Farmington, N.M. Jim Grisham* . . . . . . . FB . . . . . . . . . Olney, Texas Ralph Neely . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . Farmington, N.M. Leon Cross . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . . . . Hobbs, N.M. Wayne Lee . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . . . . . . . . Ada, Okla. Joe Don Looney . . . . . HB . . . . . Fort Worth, Texas Jerry Thompson . . . . . . G . . . . . . . . . . . Ada, Okla. Bob Harrison . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . . . Stamford, Texas Clendon Thomas* . . . . HB . . Oklahoma City, Okla. Bill Krisher* . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . Midwest City, Okla. Jerry Tubbs* . . . . . . . . . C . . . . Breckenridge, Texas Bill Krisher . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . Midwest City, Okla. Tommy McDonald . . . . HB . . . . Albuquerque, N.M. Ed Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . . .Odessa, Texas Bo Bolinger* . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . Muskogee, Okla. Tommy McDonald . . . . HB . . . . Albuquerque, N.M. Kurt Burris* . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . . Muskogee, Okla. Max Boydston* . . . . . . . E . . . . . . Muskogee, Okla. J.D. Roberts* . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . . . . Dallas, Texas Tom Catlin . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . . Ponca City, Okla. Eddie Crowder . . . . . . QB . . . . . Muskogee, Okla. Billy Vessels* . . . . . . . . HB . . . . . . Cleveland, Okla. Buck McPhail . . . . . . . FB . . Oklahoma City, Okla. Jim Weatherall* . . . . . . . T . . . . . White Deer, Texas Tom Catlin . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . . Ponca City, Okla. Leon Heath* . . . . . . . . FB . . . . . . . . . Hollis, Okla. Jim Weatherall* . . . . . . . T . . . . . White Deer, Texas Buddy Jones . . . . . . . . . S . . . . . . Holdenville, Okla. Frankie Anderson . . . . . E . . . Oklahoma City, Okla. Wade Walker . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . Gastonia, N.C. Stanley West . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . . . . . .Enid, Okla. Darrell Royal . . . . . . . . QB . . . . . . . . . Hollis, Okla. Jim Owens . . . . . . . . . . E . . . Oklahoma City, Okla. George Thomas . . . . . HB . . . . . . . Fairland, Okla. Buddy Burris* . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . Muskogee, Okla. Jack Mitchell . . . . . . . . QB . . . Arkansas City, Kan. Buddy Burris . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . Muskogee, Okla. Buddy Burris . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . Muskogee, Okla. Plato Andros . . . . . . . . . G . . .Oklahoma City, Okla. John Rapacz . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . . Kalamazoo, Mich. Frank “Pop” Ivy . . . . . . . E . . . . . . . . Skiatook, Okla. Gilford Duggan . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . Bentonville, Ark. Roland “Waddy” Young* E . . . . . . Ponca City, Okla. Pete Smith . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . . Muskogee, Okla. J.W. “Dub” Wheeler . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . Davis, Okla. Cassius Gentry . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . Lawton, Okla. Granville Norris . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . Laverne, Okla. Phil White . . . . . . . . . . HB . . Oklahoma City, Okla. Roy “Soupy” Smoot . . . . T . . . . . . . . . Lawton, Okla. Forest “Spot” Geyer . . FB . . . . . . . Norman, Okla. Claude Reeds . . . . . . . FB . . . . . . . Norman, Okla.
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1973 1972 1971 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1939 1938 1937 1935 1934 1927 1920 1915 1913
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Rufus Alexander . . . . . LB . . . . . Baton Rouge, La. Jammal Brown* . . . . . . OT . . . . . . . . Lawton, Okla. Vince Carter . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . . . . . . Waco, Texas Dan Cody . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . . . . . . . . Ada, Okla. Mark Clayton . . . . . . . . WR . . . . . . Arlington, Texas Adrian Peterson* . . . . . RB . . . . . . Palestine, Texas Jammal Brown . . . . . . OT . . . . . . . . Lawton, Okla. Mark Clayton . . . . . . . . WR . . . . . Arlington, Texas Tommie Harris* . . . . . . DT . . . . . . . . Killeen, Texas Teddy Lehman* . . . . . . LB . . . . Fort Gibson, Okla. Antonio Perkins* . . . . . RS . . . . . . . . Lawton, Okla. Derrick Strait* . . . . . . . CB . . . . . . . . Austin, Texas Jason White* . . . . . . . . QB . . . . . . . . . Tuttle, Okla. Brandon Everage . . . . FS . . . . . . . Granger, Texas Tommie Harris* . . . . . . DT . . . . . . . . Killeen, Texas Teddy Lehman* . . . . . . LB . . . . Fort Gibson, Okla. Rocky Calmus* . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . . Jenks, Okla. Jeff Ferguson . . . . . . . . P . . . . . . . . . . Tulsa, Okla. Roy Williams* . . . . . . . . S . . . . . . . Union City, Calif. Rocky Calmus* . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . . Jenks, Okla. Josh Heupel* . . . . . . . . QB . . . . . . . Aberdeen, S.D. J.T. Thatcher* . . . . . . . FS . . . . . . . Norman, Okla. Cedric Jones . . . . . . . . DE . . . . . . . Houston, Texas Joe Bowden . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . . Mesquite, Texas Anthony Phillips* . . . . . OG . . . . . . . . . Tulsa, Okla. Mark Hutson* . . . . . . . OG . . . . . . . Fort Smith, Ark. Keith Jackson* . . . . . . TE . . . . . . Little Rock, Ark. Rickey Dixon* . . . . . . . DB . . . . . . . . Dallas, Texas Danté Jones* . . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . Dallas, Texas Darrell Reed . . . . . . . . DE . . . . . . . Cypress, Texas Brian Bosworth* . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . . Irving, Texas Mark Hutson . . . . . . . . OG . . . . . . . Fort Smith, Ark. Keith Jackson* . . . . . . TE . . . . . . Little Rock, Ark. Anthony Phillips . . . . . OG . . . . . . . . . Tulsa, Okla. Brian Bosworth* . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . . Irving, Texas Tony Casillas* . . . . . . . NG . . . . . . . . . Tulsa, Okla. Kevin Murphy . . . . . . . DE . . . . Richardson, Texas Tony Casillas* . . . . . . . NG . . . . . . . . . Tulsa, Okla. Rick Bryan* . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . . . . . Coweta, Okla. Rick Bryan* . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . . . . . Coweta, Okla. Terry Crouch* . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . . . . Dallas, Texas Terry Crouch . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . . . . Dallas, Texas Louis Oubre* . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . New Orleans, La. George Cumby* . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . . Tyler, Texas Billy Sims* . . . . . . . . . . HB . . . . . . . . Hooks, Texas Billy Sims* . . . . . . . . . . HB . . . . . . . . Hooks, Texas Reggie Kinlaw . . . . . . . NG . . . . . . . . . . Miami, Fla. Daryl Hunt . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . Odessa, Texas Greg Roberts* . . . . . . . . G . . . Nacogdoches, Texas Zac Henderson* . . . . . DB . . . . Burkburnett, Texas Daryl Hunt . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . Odessa, Texas George Cumby . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . . Tyler, Texas Greg Roberts . . . . . . . . G . . . Nacogdoches, Texas Reggie Kinlaw . . . . . . . NG . . . . . . . . . . Miami, Fla. Mike Vaughan* . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . . . Ada, Okla. Zac Henderson . . . . . . DB . . . . Burkburnett, Texas Lee Roy Selmon* . . . . DT . . . . . . . . Eufaula, Okla. Dewey Selmon* . . . . . NG . . . . . . . . Eufaula, Okla. Terry Webb . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . Muskogee, Okla. Mike Vaughan . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . . . . . Ada, Okla. Billy Brooks . . . . . . . . . SE . . . . . . . . Austin, Texas Jimbo Elrod* . . . . . . . . DE . . . . . . . . . Tulsa, Okla. Tinker Owens . . . . . . . SE . . . . . . . . . Miami, Okla. Joe Washington . . . . . HB . . . . . Port Arthur, Texas Joe Washington* . . . . . HB . . . . . Port Arthur, Texas Rod Shoate* . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . . . . Spiro, Okla. Lee Roy Selmon* . . . . DT . . . . . . . . Eufaula, Okla. Dewey Selmon* . . . . . NG . . . . . . . . Eufaula, Okla. Tinker Owens . . . . . . . SE . . . . . . . . . Miami, Okla. John Roush* . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . . . .Arvada, Colo. Randy Hughes . . . . . . DB . . . . . . . . . Tulsa, Okla. Kyle Davis . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . . . . . . . Altus, Okla.
BOOMER S OONER
2006 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1995 1991 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974
* Asterisks denote consensus All-Americans
175 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
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7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
ALL-AMERICANS UNDER STOOPS
176
2006 * ALL-AMERICAN * RUFUS ALEXANDER * LB
2004 * ALL-AMERICAN * VINCE CARTER * C
Linebacker Rufus Alexander was named first team All-America by the American Football Coaches’ Association at the conclusion of the 2006 season. The Baton Rouge, La., native led the Sooner defense in 2006 with 118 tackles (75 solo), including 12 for loss (-43 yards). Alexander was also credited with 3.5 quarterback sacks, four forced fumbles (two recoveries) and an interception.
A two-time finalist for the Rimington Award as the nation’s top center, Vince Carter was a four-year fixture at Oklahoma. He was rewarded as a senior when he was named to the prestigious Walter Camp All-America team. The Waco, Texas, native stepped in as a freshman when Josh Smith went out with an injury in 2001 and went on to start at center for the Sooners for four seasons. He earned first team All-Big 12 Conference honors in 2003 and 2004. As a senior in 2004, Carter helped pave the way for running back Adrian Peterson and protected quarterback Jason White -- both Heisman Trophy finalists -- as the Sooners completed a second consecutive undefeated regular season and won the 2004 Big 12 Conference Championship.
Alexander had 36 starts in his career, including every game of the 2006 and 2005 seasons. He played in 39 total games for the Sooners from 2003-06 after redshirting in 2002. The 2006 Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Alexander became the first OU player to lead the team in tackles in back-to-back seasons since Rocky Calmus did so in three consecutive seasons from 1999-2001. Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 Totals
UT 2 49 56 75 182
AT 0 25 46 43 114
TOT 2 74 102 118 296
TFL 0-0 7-26 17-51 12-43 36-120
INT 0 1 1 1 3
FC-FR 1-0 3-3 2-1 4-2 10-6
2004 * ALL-AMERICAN * ADRIAN PETERSON * RB The best season ever by a freshman? The argument could be made. Adrian Peterson set an NCAA freshman rushing record for most rushing yards with the third-highest figure in the nation for the season. He also eclipsed the OU standard for most rushing yards in a season. On the awards circuit, Peterson had the highest finish ever by a freshman in the Heisman voting (second) and was the first freshman to be named a finalist for the Doak Walker Award. He was a consensus All-American. Peterson’s durability was surprising for a freshman. He led the nation with 339 rushing attempts and went over 100 yards in 11 of 13 games, including his debut. A thundering power back, he also had eight bursts of 35 yards or longer and 44 of 10 or more. Peterson broke three NCAA freshman rushing records: most consecutive 100-yard rushing games (9), most total 100-yard rushing games (11) and most rushing attempts by a freshman with 314. Year 2004
Rushes 339
Yards 1,925
Avg 5.7
TD 15
Year 2004
Receptions 5
Yards 12
TD 0
Long 6
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2004 * ALL-AMERICAN * DAN CODY * DE Dan Cody was so destructive as a senior that OU coaches devised a special position for him. Cody, at times, stood up from his defensive end spot to play a spinner role. In that capacity, he roamed the defensive front and menaced opposing offenses. At season’s end, he had the top sack total in the Big 12 with 10 and a spot on the FWAA’s All-America team. Cody was a two-time finalist for the Hendricks Award who was noted for his all-out effort. At Texas A&M, he blacked out while exhorting teammates, then returned to the game. Year UT AT Total TFL Sacks 2000 3 8 11 2-13 2-13 2001* 1 4 5 0-0 0-0 2002 8 8 16 5-20 3-18 2003 24 39 63 17-93 10-65 2004 25 17 42 17-83 10-66 Totals 61 76 137 41-209 25-162 * Medical redshirt after first game
INT FC-FR PBU 0-0 0-1 0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0-1 2 0-0 2-0 0 0-0 0-2 0 0-0 2-2 5
2004 & 2003 * ALL-AMERICAN * JAMMAL BROWN * OT A dominating senior season led to Jammal Brown earning Oklahoma’s fourth Outland Trophy. He followed that up as a first-round pick (No. 13) by the New Orleans Saints. He did not allow a sack or hurry during the regular season while logging a team-best 130 knockdown blocks. At season’s end Brown was a consensus All-American. As a junior, Brown had the highest line grade in a year when the offense had one of the most productive seasons in school history. The performance landed the Lawton native on the American Football Coaches Association’s first team All-America squad.Brown had 127 knockdowns and ran his string of consecutive starts to 28 during the season.
ALL-AMERICANS UNDER STOOPS Noted as one of the great stories of progress in OU history, Mark Clayton went from struggling to bench press 135 pounds in his first workout to twice being named an All-American. By the time his career was over, he held virtually every Sooner receiving record and was widely regarded as the best to ever play the position at the school.
Antonio Perkins became the nation’s most feared punt returner by re-writing the NCAA record book during his junior season. He set an NCAA mark with four returns for touchdowns on the season, including an NCAA record three against UCLA.
Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 Total
Rec 46 26 83 66 221
Yards 524 416 1,425 876 3,241
TD 3 5 15 8 31
Avg 11.4 16.0 17.2 13.3 14.7
Long 48 54 59 61 61
He also set an NCAA mark with 277 punt return yards against the Bruins. His other touchdown return, which tied the NCAA career mark at seven, came against Missouri. The returns were spectacular too, with lengths of 84, 74 and 65 against UCLA and 65 against Missouri. Perkins, who also started every game at cornerback and had two interceptions on the season, finished No. 20 in the nation in return average, but that figure was diluted by the fact that his 53 attempts out-distanced the rest of the country’s returners by at least eight. Year 2002 2003 2004 Totals
PR 43 53 17 113
Yds 643 642 156 1,441
Avg 15.0 12.1 9.2 12.8
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After a wildly successful junior season, Clayton’s numbers dipped somewhat as a senior, but that was attributable to an improved runnin`g game and a deeper receiving corps. He still led OU in receptions and yards and was named the the AFCA All-America team. Moreover, when punt returner Antonio Perkins was injured, Clayton added that role and took back one for a touchdown at OSU. As a junior, Clayton built a reputation as perhaps the most elusive receiver in the nation with 533 yards after catch (YAC). He set OU standards with 83 receptions for 1,425 yards and broke the school mark for receiving yards in a game with 190 against Texas.
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2003 * ALL-AMERICAN * JASON WHITE * QB
Derrick Strait duplicated former OU great Roy Williams by winning the Nagurski (best defensive player) and Thorpe (best defensive back) Awards in 2003. Strait earned consensus All-American and All-Big 12 honors as a senior. He was named AP Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.
From two reconstructive knee surgeries in successive years to consensus All-American. That was the out-of-the-blue story for Jason White, who wasn’t even announced as the team’s starter until the summer before the 2003 season. He posted mind-boggling numbers, the most impressive of which were the 40 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions.
Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 Totals
UT na na 50 58 na
AT na na 18 22 na
TOT 65 57 68 80 270
TFL 5-27 3-4 1-2 7-19 16-52
INT PBU 2-32 15 3-63 15 6-175 13 3-127 12 14-397 55
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FC-FR 2-0 0-0 3-1 2-5 7-6
Year 1999* 2000 2001 2002* 2003 2004 Totals
Comp. 1 0 73 20 278 255 627
Att. 2 0 113 34 451 390 990
Yards 9 0 681 181 3,846 3,205 7,922
TD 0 0 5 1 40 35 81
Int. Pct. 0 .500 0 0 3 .646 2 .588 10 .616 9 .654 24 .628
* Granted extra year of eligibility after early season injury
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
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HISTORY
He started every game at corner and tied for the OU lead with six interceptions. He contributed immediately as a redshirt freshman and was named Big 12 Conference Defensive Newcomer of the Year in Oklahoma’s 2000 National Championship season.
White proved particularly adept at completing the long ball and set a school season record with 17 hookups of 40 or more yards. He completed 50 percent or more of his passes in all but two games and was over 60 percent nine times, including 16-of-21 against Texas and 16-of-18 vs. Texas A&M. He fired five TD strikes against both Iowa State and A&M and had a career-high 394 passing yards against Texas Tech.
SEASON REVIEW
2003 * ALL-AMERICAN * DERRICK STRAIT * CB
Strait set school records for starts (53), career interception return yards (397) and passes broken up (53). The Austin native ignited Oklahoma’s 65-13 win over Texas in 2003 with a season-high 11 tackles, an interception, a 30-yard return, two fumble recoveries and three pass deflections against the Longhorns. Strait was a Thorpe Award semifinalist and consensus first team All-Big 12 selection in 2002.
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2003 * ALL-AMERICAN * ANTONIO PERKINS * RS
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2004 & 2003 * ALL-AMERICAN * MARK CLAYTON * WR
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6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS 142 ALL-AMERICANS 24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS 40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS 7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
2003 & 2002 * ALL-AMERICAN * TOMMIE HARRIS * DT
2003 & 2002 * ALL-AMERICAN * TEDDY LEHMAN * LB
Tommie Harris rose to the pinnacle of his position in his junior season, which would be his last at OU. He departed for the NFL after just three years in Norman. As a junior, he continued to rocket into opposing backfields with his uncanny quickness. Harris had 10 tackles for loss and 19 quarterback hurries.
Determining the greatest linebacker in OU history is a tough chore. With Teddy Lehman in the mix, determining the fastest is much easier. That speed, which made him an outstanding high school sprinter, set the Sooner backer apart from his peers. He capped a brilliant career by winning the Butkus and Bednarik Awards after finishing as a finalist for each just one year earlier. His ability to get from sideline to sideline caught a lot of attention ... and ball carriers. As a senior, he had 117 tackles, including 19 for 47 yards in losses.
After finishing as a finalist for the Lombardi Award one year earlier, he won the coveted piece of hardware in his final Sooner season. He also was one of four finalists for the Nagurski Award, which went to teammate Derrick Strait. Harris’ sophomore season was impressive despite an injury. Slowed all by a groin pull suffered in August, Harris still faced regular double teams. He was named to three All-America squads and was named a finalist for the Bednarik Award. He was the 14th overall selection in the 2004 draft by the Chicago Bears. Year 2001 2002 2003 Totals
UT 19 13 19 51
AT 15 12 18 45
TOT 34 25 37 96
TFL 18-47 6-11 10-39 34-97
Sacks 2-15 2-8 5-24 9-47
PBU 1 2 1 4
FC-FR 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-2
As a junior, Lehman logged 112 tackles, including 17 for loss. He also had two interceptions, which went for 51 yards in returns, including one that set up the go-ahead touchdown against Texas. His one-yard return against Texas as a sophomore, the one that came on the back end of a play that saw Roy Williams leap a blocker to disrupt Longhorn QB Chris Simms, is one of the most memorable plays in school history. He was picked in the second round of the 2004 draft by the Detroit Lions. Year UT AT 2000 7 4 2001 59 30 2002 85 27 2003 63 54 Totals 214 115
TOT 11 89 112 117 329
TFL Sacks 3-10 0-0 13-41 3-17 17-47 2-17 19-47 2-6 52-145 7-40
INT PBU FC-FR 0 0 0-0 1-2 4 0-3 2-51 7 1-2 1-0 6 1-0 4-53 17 2-5
2002 * ALL-AMERICAN * BRANDON EVERAGE * FS
2001 * ALL-AMERICAN * JEFF FERGUSON * P
Free safety Brandon Everage earned All-America honors after a stellar junior campaign in 2002.
Most punters are known for the length and/or the accuracy of their kicks. Jeff Ferguson was outstanding in both areas. But Ferguson separated himself with athletic ability and intelligent play that made him the complete player at his position. He ended his career as the school record holder for punting average in a career and became just the second player in school history to average more than 40 yards in each of his four seasons. The length of the kicks did not come at the expense of accuracy. Twenty-one of his 71 senior season punts were downed inside the 20-yard line. The thunderous punts and the balls that trickled dead deep in enemy territory will be secondary as time remembers Ferguson’s career, though. In his junior season, he made a brilliant play in the national championship game against Florida State, turning a bad snap into a safety rather than an opportunity for the Seminoles to get back into the game.
Six interceptions, with 107 yards in returns, would indicate that Everage understood the centerfield nature of his position. The 94 tackles, thirdhighest on the team, speak to the linebacker-like mentality with which the Oklahoma free safety played. It was that combination of abilities that landed Everage on the All-America rolls. Everage recorded 60 tackles in 2003 (44 solo) including four for loss and one sack. He also nabbed one interception with four passes broken up. Year UT 2000 27 2001 54 2002 65 2003 44 Totals 190
AT 28 22 29 16 95
TOT 55 76 94 60 285
TFL Sacks INT PBU FC-FR 3-3 0-0 2-0 9 1-1 3-9 1-6 1-0 4 3-0 4-32 3-29 6-107 11 1-0 4-5 1-1 1-11 4 0-0 14-49 5-36 10-118 28 5-1
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Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 Totals
No. 61 55 56 80 252
Yds 2,529 2,302 2,437 3,438 10,706
Avg 41.5 41.9 43.5 42.9 42.5
Long 72 73 66 71 73
TB 5 18 8 8 39
FC 6 8 2 2 18
I20 50+ 17 10 19 11 14 12 21 20 71 53
ALL-AMERICANS UNDER STOOPS By the time his career was over, Roy Williams was more feared by offensive opponents and more respected by his defensive peers than any player in the country.
Only a few players define their position, but that is precisely what Rocky Calmus meant to college football. As a senior, he won the Dick Butkus Award as the nation’s top linebacker, but also was a finalist for the Nagurski and Bednarik Awards as the nation’s best defender and the Lombardi Award as the country’s top interior player. His senior year total of 117 tackles vaulted him into Oklahoma’s top five career tacklers and capped an incredible career.
In his final season at Oklahoma, he won the Nagurski Award as the nation’s top defender and the Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back. He was No. 7 in the Heisman Trophy voting, the highest finish of the year by a non-quarterback. Williams bypassed his senior season of eligibility to enter the NFL draft, but still left his mark on the OU record book. He was drafted in the first round (No. 8 pick overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. UT 57 58 73 188
AT 18 35 28 81
TOT 81 99 107 287
T-Loss 7-25 13-47 14-57 34-129
INT 2 2 5 9
FC-FR 1-0 0-2 0-3 1-5
PBU 12 10 22 44
Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 Totals
UT 30 76 64 72 242
AT 25 38 61 45 169
TOT 55 120 128 128 431
TFL 11-38 14-29 17-61 15-48 57-176
INT 0 1 1 1 3
FC-FR 2-0 0-1 2-3 0-3 4-6
The runner-up for the 2000 Heisman Trophy, Josh Heupel became Oklahoma ’s first consensus All-America quarterback and the first Sooner QB to earn All-America honors since Jack Mildren in 1971.
A standout on both defense and special teams, J.T. Thatcher was named an All-American as both a defensive back and returner. The Mosi Tatupu Special Teams Player of the Year Award winner, Thatcher was one of only seven players to return two or more punts for a touchdown in 2000 and ranked ninth nationally in punt return average. A four-time Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week selection, Thatcher set OU’s single-game (160) and single-season (599) records for punt return yards. He also posted the second-highest single-game kickoff return yard total with 150, including a 93-yard return to set up OU’s go-ahead touchdown against second-ranked Kansas State. Thatcher was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and tied school records for interceptions in a game (3) and season (8).
As team captain his two years with the Sooners, Heupel is largely credited with turning an offense that statistically ranked as one of the worst in the nation before his arrival into one of the most explosive in the country. Heupel was named Associated Press Player of the Year, Walter Camp Player of the Year, The Sporting News Player of the Year, CBS Sports Player of the Year, Big 12 Player of the Year and Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2000.
Year Att Yds 1999 47 -98 2000 70 144 Totals 117 46
Avg TD Att Comp -2.8 5 553 349 2.1 7 472 305 0.4 12 1,025 654
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Int Yds TD 16 3,850 33 15 3,606 20 31 7,456 53
Year 1997 1999 2000 Totals
UT 0 5 39 44
AT 0 1 21 22
TOT 1 7 66 74
TFL 0-0 0-0 3-6 3-6
Year 1997 1999 2000 Totals
PR 0 4 43 47
Yds 0 146 634 780
Avg 0 36.5 14.7 16.6
TD 0 1 2 3
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INT FC-FR 0 0-0 0 0-0 8 1-0 8 1-0 KR 1 0 11 11
Yds 16 0 264 264
HISTORY
The first-team all-conference selection guided OU to a school-record 13 wins and its seventh national championship. Heupel left with virtually every OU and numerous Big 12 passing records.
SEASON REVIEW
2000 * ALL-AMERICAN * J.T. THATCHER * FS/PR/KR
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2000 * ALL-AMERICAN * JOSH HEUPEL * QB
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Year 1999 2000 2001 Totals
As a junior, he was named the toughest player in college football by The Sporting News during the Sooners’ 2000 national championship season. OU’s all-time leader in tackles for a loss by a linebacker, Calmus was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press and was a finalist for the Butkus Award. A first-team All-Big 12 selection in each of his last three seasons, Calmus led the squad in tackles in each of those years. He was drafted in the third round of the 2002 draft by the Tennessee Titans.
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
2001 & 2000 * ALL-AMERICAN * ROCKY CALMUS * LB
BOOMER S OONER
2001 * ALL-AMERICAN * ROY WILLIAMS * SS
Avg TD 16 0 0 0 20.1 0 20.1 0
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
179
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
438 ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS
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BIG 12 CONFERENCE 2006 C.J. Ah You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Rufus Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Larry Birdine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Chris Messner . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Reggie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back 2005 Rufus Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Dusty Dvoracek . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Davin Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back J.D. Runnels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fullback 2004 Jammal Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Vince Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Mark Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide Receiver Dan Cody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End Jonathan Jackson . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Lance Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker Donte Nicholson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Brodney Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterback 2003 Jammal Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Vince Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Mark Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wide Receiver Dan Cody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End Trey DiCarlo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kicker Dusty Dvoracek . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Tommie Harris . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Teddy Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Antonio Perkins . . . . . . . . . . Return Specialist Derrick Strait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornerback Jason White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterback 2002 Jammal Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Brandon Everage . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free Safety Quentin Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Tommie Harris . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Teddy Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Trent Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight End Derrick Strait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornerback 2001 Rocky Calmus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Jeff Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Punter Tommie Harris . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Frank Romero . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Jimmy Wilkerson . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Roy Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strong Safety 2000 Rocky Calmus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Jeff Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Punter Ryan Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Quentin Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterback Torrance Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Frank Romero . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle J.T. Thatcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free Safety Roy Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strong Safety 1999 Rocky Calmus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Stockar McDougle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off. Tackle 1998 Kelly Gregg . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle 1997 Kelly Gregg . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle 1996 Tyrell Peters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebacker BIG EIGHT CONFERENCE 1995 Stephen Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight End Jeremy Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kicker Cedric Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End 1994 Cedric Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Darrius Johnson . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Scott Blanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kicker 1993 Aubrey Beavers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Rickey Brady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight End Mario Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Cale Gundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterback 1992 Darnell Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back 1991 Reggie Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Jason Belser . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Joe Bowden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Brian Brauninger . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Mike Gaddis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back 1990 Adrian Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight End
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Mike Sawatzky . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Scott Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Joe Bowden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Jason Belser . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Frank Blevins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Scott Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Dante Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noseguard Anthony Phillips . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Charles Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterback Scott Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Scott Garl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Curtice Williams . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Tony Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noseguard Mark Hutson . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Keith Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight End Greg Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Bob Latham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Anthony Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Rickey Dixon . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back DantĂŠ Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Darrell Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End David Vickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Jamelle Holieway . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterback Anthony Phillips . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Mark Hutson . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Keith Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight End Tim Lashar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kicker Brian Bosworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Darrell Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End David Vickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Steve Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Rickey Dixon . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Jamelle Holieway . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterback Anthony Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Mark Hutson . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Keith Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight End Darrell Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Kevin Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Tony Casillas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noseguard Brian Bosworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Danny Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterback Darrell Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Tony Casillas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noseguard Brian Bosworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Chuck Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Kevin Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive End Rick Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Jackie Shipp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Scott Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Steve Williams . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Paul Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Marcus Dupree . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Kevin Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Rick Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Jackie Shipp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Lyndle Byford . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Terry Crouch . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Don Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off.Guard Stanley Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Rick Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Def.Tackle Forrest Valora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight End Louis Oubre . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Terry Crouch . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Richard Turner . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Louis Oubre . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Paul Tabor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back John Goodman . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle George Cumby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Darrol Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Greg Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Thomas Lott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterback Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Uwe von Schamann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kicker Reggie Mathis . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Phil Tabor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Reggie Kinlaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noseguard Daryl Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker George Cumby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker
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Darrol Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Karl Baldischwiler . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Greg Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Thomas Lott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterback Reggie Kinlaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noseguard George Cumby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Daryl Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Zac Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Mike Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Daryl Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Zac Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Scott Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Mike Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Terry Webb . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Joe Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Tony DiRienzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kicker Jimbo Elrod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Dewey Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . Middle Guard Zac Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Lee Roy Selmon . . . . . . . . . Defensive Tackle Wayne Hoffman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight End Tinker Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Split End Jerry Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle John Roush . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Terry Webb . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Joe Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Jimbo Elrod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Dewey Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Def. Tackle Lee Roy Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Def. Tackle Rod Shoate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Randy Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Ed Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right Tackle John Roush . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Joe Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Gary Baccus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Lucious Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Def. Tackle Rod Shoate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Randy Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Dean Unruh . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Tom Brahaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Greg Pruitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Leon Crosswhite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fullback Derland Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Def. Tackle Lucious Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Def. Tackle Raymond Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . Def. Tackle Rod Shoate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Albert Chandler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight End Ken Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Tom Brahaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterback Greg Pruitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Raymond Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . Def. End Derland Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Def. Tackle Steve Aycock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker John Shelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Joe Wylie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Steve Aycock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Monty Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Steve Zabel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight End Ken Mendenhall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off. Guard Bill Elfstrom . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Guard Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Steve Zabel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight End Ken Mendenhall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off. Guard Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Eddie Hinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wingback Steve Barrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Back Bob Kalsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Back Bob Warmack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterback John Koller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive End Granville Liggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noseguard Ben Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Split End Ed Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Tackle Eugene Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Carl McAdams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker Ralph Neely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Newt Burton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Jim Grisham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back
ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS Ellis Bashara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Bob Dunlap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Charles Teel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Hilary Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Buster Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Frank Crider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Tom Churchill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End
MISSOURI VALLEY Conference 1927 Roy LeCrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End 1926 Roy LeCrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Pollack Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Frank Potts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1924 Obie Briston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1923 King Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End 1922 Howard Marsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End 1921 Howard Marsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End 1920 Howard Marsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Roy Smoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Bill McKinley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Harry Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Sol Swatek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back SOUTHWEST Conference 1919 Paul Johnston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Claude Tyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Sol Swatek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Hugh McDermott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1917 W.E. Durant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Walt Abbott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1916 Willis Hott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard 1915 Homer Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Oliver Hot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Willis Hott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Hap Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Elmer Capshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Forest Geyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back MISSOURI VALLEY Conference 1907 Owen Acton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Four-time all-conference Anthony Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985-88 Darrell Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984-87 Wade Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946-49
two-time all-conference 77 Sooners have been named All-conference twice
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HISTORY
three-time all-conference Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004-06 Jammal Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002-04 Tommie Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001-03 Rocky Calmus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999-01 Scott Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988-90 Mark Hutson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985-87 Keith Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985-87 Brian Bosworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984-86 Kevin Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982-83, 1985 Rick Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981-83 George Cumby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977-79 Daryl Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976-78 Zac Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975-77 Joe Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973-75 Rod Shoate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972-74 Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967-69 Jim Grisham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962-64 Max Boydston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1952-54 Tom Catlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950-52 Buddy Burris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946-48 Howard Marsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920-22
SEASON REVIEW
Big SIX Conference 1947 Jim Tyree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Wade Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Buddy Burris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard John Rapacz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Jack Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1946 Warren Geise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Homer Paine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Wade Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Buddy Burris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Plato Andros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard John Rapacz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Joe Golding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1945 Omer Burgert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Thomas Tallchief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Lester Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard John West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Jack Venable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1944 W.G. Wooten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End John Harley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Bob Mayfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Merle Dinkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End 1943 W.G. Lamb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Lee Kennon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Gale Fulgham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Bob Mayfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Bob Brumley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Derald Lebow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1942 W.G. Lamb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Homer Simmons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Clare Morford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Jack Marsee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center William Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Huel Hamm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1941 Roger Eason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Jack Jacobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1940 Bill Jennings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Roger Eason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Harold Lahar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard John Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1939 Frank Ivy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Gilford Duggan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Justin Bowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Beryl Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Robert Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1938 Waddy Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Gilford Duggan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Hugh McCullough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Earl Crowder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1937 Pete Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Waddy Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Mickey Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Jack Baer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1936 Ralph Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Red Conkwright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center 1935 Dub Wheeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Ralph Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Nick Robertson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Bill Breedon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1934 Dub Wheeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Cassius Gentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle James Stacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Ben Poyner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1933 Cassius Gentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Ellis Bashara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard James Stacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Robert Dunlap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back
1932 1931 1930 1929 1928
THE SOONERS
1950
Jim Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Wade Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Stan West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Darrell Royal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back George Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Jim Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Wade Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Homer Paine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Buddy Burris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Jack Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back George Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back
COACHING STAFF
Big Seven Conference 1957 Don Stiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Ross Coyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Bob Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Bill Krisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Clendon Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1956 John Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Ed Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Tom Emerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Bill Krisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Jerry Tubbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Tommy McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Clendon Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1955 Ed Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Cal Woodworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Bo Bolinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Cecil Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Jerry Tubbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Tommy McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Bob Burris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1954 Max Boydston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Carl Allison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Bo Bolinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Kurt Burris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Buddy Leake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Gene Calame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1953 Max Boydston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Roger Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle J.D. Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Kurt Burris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Gene Calame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Larry Grigg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1952 Max Boydston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Ed Rowland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Jim Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle J.D. Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Tom Catlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Eddie Crowder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Billy Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Buck McPhail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1951 Art James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Jim Weatherall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Roger Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Bert Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Fred Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Tom Catlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Eddie Crowder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Larry Grigg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Buck McPhail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back 1950 Frankie Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Jim Weatherall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Norman McNabb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Harry Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Tom Catlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Claude Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Billy Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Leon Heath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back
1949 1948
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
Carl McAdams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linebacker John Flynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Ralph Neely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Newt Burton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Jim Grisham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Leon Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Dennis Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Wayne Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Jim Grisham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Joe Don Looney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Billy White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Billy White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Jerry Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Bobby Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Prentice Gautt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Ross Coyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End Steve Jennings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Gilmer Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tackle Dick Corbitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Bob Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Prentice Gautt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back
BOOMER S OONER
1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958
181 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
LETTERWINNERS
182
According to intercollegiate athletics records, the following lettered at the University of Oklahoma. Jersey numbers in parentheses. (M) - Manager; (T) - Trainer; (*) - no date
A Abbott, George C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916 Abbott, Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1917 Acker, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (T)* Acker, Neal W. (63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 Acree, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949,52,53 Acton, Owen E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1905,06,07 Adkins, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 (M) Adkins, Kevin (57) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983,84,85 Ah You, C.J. (99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005,06 Ahrens, Conrad (84) . . . . . . . . . . 1934,35,36 Aikman, Troy (18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984,85 Alexander, Jeremy (15) . . . . . . . . 1995,96,97 Alexander, Rufus (42) . . . . . . . . . 2004, 05,06 Alexander, Stephen (80) . . . . . 1994,95,96,97 Alfieri, Jerry (95) . . . . . . . . . . . 1963,64,65,66 Alfred, Joey (18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Aljoe, Mike (61) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983,84,85 Allen, Dale (84) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996,97,98 Allen, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1907 Allen, Gayron (48) . . . . . . . . . . 2001,02,03,04 Allen, James (25) . . . . . . . . . . . 1993,94,95,96 Allen, Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 (M) Allen, Robert L., II (72) . . . . . . . . 1992,94,95 Allen, Russell (95) . . . . . . . . . . 1990,91,92,94 Allen, Ryan (68,74) . . . . . . . . . 1996,97,98,99 Allen, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52 Allford, V. Larry (69) . . . . . . . . . . . 1963,64,65 Allison, Carl (83) . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52,53,54 Allsup, John V.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47 Allton, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1940,41 Ambrister, Hubert . . . . . . . . . . . 1910,11,12,13 Andarakes, Drake (65,73) . . . . . . . . . 1973,74 Anderegg, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1947 Anderson, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 (T) Anderson, Frank G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1947 Anderson, George. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1914,15 Anderson, Jerry O. (17) . . . . . . . . . . . 1975,76 Anderson, John (39 . . . . . . . . . 1991,92,93,94 Anderson, Matt (90) . . . . . . . . . 1996,97,98,00 Anderson, Rotnei (28) . . . . . . . 1985,86,87,88 Anderson, Vickey Ray (19,43) . . . . . 1977,78 Andros, Dee G. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48,49 Andros, Plato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941,46 Angel, Keith F. (67,93) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 980 Antone, Tony (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977,78 Arbuckle, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1923,24,25,26 Armstrong, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . 1907,08,09 Armstrong, Tyrone (63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 Arnold, Claude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948,49,50 Arnold, Gerald K. (74) . . . . . . . . . 1972,73,74 Arnold, Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1900 Aston, Roscoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1901 Atkins, Arthur (96) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994,95 Atyia, Darren (26). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Austman, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967 Austin, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944 Avent, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Aycock, Steven (43) . . . . . . . . . . 1969,70,71 Ayodele, Remi (93) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004,05
B Babb, Brandon (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Babb, Mike (14,18) . . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78,79 Baccus, Duane (88) . . . . . . . . . . . 1974,75,76 Baccus, Gary (51,88) . . . . . . . . . . 1970,72,73 Backes, Tom (85) . . . . . . . . . . . 1987,88,89,90 Baer, Jack (00) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1935,36,37 Bagby, Boots (27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966 Bagwell, Paul W. (54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966 Bailey, Calvin (34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Bailey, Manley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1912 Bailey, Warren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921 Baily, Gary (61) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Baker, Boone (26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942,43 Baker, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967 Baker, C.B. (74) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997,98
Baker, David (31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1957,58 Baker, Frank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916 Baker, Lewis (16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003, 05,06 Balcer, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916 Baldischwiler, Karl (67) . . . . . . . . 1975,76,77 Baldridge, Richard D. (42) . . . . . . 1967,68,69 Baldwin, James (56) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989,92 Ball, Fred S., Jr. (47) . . . . . . . . . . 1935,36,37 Ballard, Hugh C. (82) . . . . . . . . . . 1951,55,56 Balous, Johnnie (9,27) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998,99 Banks, Angelo (91) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Banks, Basil M. (17) . . . . . . . . 1977,78,79,80 Barber, John (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Barclay, Jarrod (66) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001,02 Barkett, Woody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Barnes, Reggie (40) . . . . . . . . 1989,90,91,92 Barnes, Todd (83) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Barnoskie, Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Barr, Johnny (31,87) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968,69 Barresi, John (95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74 Barrett, J. Rodney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 (T) Barrett, Steve J. (35) . . . . . . . . . . 1966,67,68 Barrow, Edwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1896,97 Bartee, William (28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998,99 Base, Michael (74) . . . . . . . . . . 1963,64,65,66 Basham, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Bashara, Ellis (32,36) . . . . . . . . . 1931,32,33 Bass, Maurice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918 Bassey, Eric (13) . . . . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Baublit, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 (M) Bayles, Marion (54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963 Baysinger, Al (76) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998,99,00 Beattie, Richard L. (41) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961 Beavers, Aubrey (56,72,99) . . . . 1992,93,94 Bechtold, Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1917,19 Bechtold, William B. (51) . . . . . . . 1979,80,81 Beck, Wesley W. (39) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933,35 Becker, Max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1902 Beckman, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950 Beeler, Chase (75) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Beisiegel, Dan (32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Belcher, Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918 Bell, Curry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1913,14,15 Bell, Glenn (20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Bell, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1914 Bell, John H. (61,83) . . . . . . . . . . 1954,55,56 Bell, Roy Lemount (35) . . . . . . . . 1969,70,71 Belser, Jason (27,29) . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90,91 Bene, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 Benien Jr., Paul F. (80) . . . . . . . . 1959,60,61 Benien, John David (81) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961 Bennett, Cory (97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 Bennett, W. Gary, Jr. (74,76) . . . . 1985,86,87 Benson, Thomas (38) . . . . . . . 1980,81,82,83 Bentley, David P. (99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Berg, Robert P. (20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74 Bergman, Deroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Berry, Curtis (30) . . . . . . . . . . 1928,29,30,31 Berry, Harry L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1926,27,28 Berry, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1901 Berry, Mike (44,80) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 Berry, Roger E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1910,11,12 Berryhill, Darin (85) . . . . . . . . . 1981,83,84,85 Bibb, Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47 Bigby, Byron (59,73) . . . . . . . . . . 1966,67,68 Birge, Laddie V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1940,41 Birdine, Larry (92) . . . . . . . . . . 2003,04,05,06 Birks, Mike (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974,75,76 Bishop, Bobby (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979,81 Bishop, Gary (64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Blake, John (36,90) . . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81,82 Blanton, Scott (16) . . . . . . . . . . 1991,92,93,94 Blevins, Dean (2) . . . . . . . . . . . 1974,75,76,77 Blevins, Frank (35) . . . . . . . . . 1987,88,89,90 Blocker, Chris (24) . . . . . . . . . . 1995,96,97,98 Blodgett, Mark (63) . . . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,91 Blubaugh, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 (M) Boatright, Lloyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922 Bobo, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 (M) Bodenhamer, Bob . . . . . . . . . . 1945,47,48,49 Bodin, Jeffrey R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974,75 Bodine, Hugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1904 Bogle, Clyde . . . . . . . . . 1899,1900,01,02,03 Bohannon, Craig (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Bolinger, Bo (79) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953,54,55 Boll, Virgil Lloyd (39) . . . . . . . . . . 1961,62,63
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Bolton, Jerry (50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1937,38,39 Bomar, Rhett (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 Bookout, Billy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951 Borah, Orin (10,19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930,31 Bosworth, Brian K. (89,44) . . . . . 1984,85,86 Boudreau, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941 Boudreau, Raphael (35,37) . . . 1935,36,37,38 Boudreaux, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963 Bourland, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991 (T) Bowden, Joe (45) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90,91 Bowen, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1957 (M) Bowers, Brett (26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Bowers, Justin (19,56) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938,39 Bowles, R.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921,22,23 Bowman, Charles “Chuck” (52) . . . . . . . 1957 Bowman, Dick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52,53 Boyd, Bobby (25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1957,58,59 Boyd, James (57,60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Boydston, Max (41) . . . . . . . . . 1951,52,53,54 Boyle, Dorsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1917,19 Braden, Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52 (M) Bradford, Kent (68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977,78 Bradley, Danny L. (1) . . . . . . . . 1981,82,83,84 Bradley, John (42,60) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988,91 Bradley, Lester E. (77) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959 Bradley, Mark (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003, 04 Brady, Barry (97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Brady, Rickey (86) . . . . . . . . . . 1990,91,92,93 Brahaney, Tom (54) . . . . . . . . . . . 1970,71,72 Brauninger, Brian (66) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990,91 Braxton, Brandon (76) . . . . . . . . . 2005, 2006 Breathett, Sherdeill H. (47) . . . . . . . . 1980,81 Brecht, Martin B. (49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Breeden, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 Breeden Joe, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 Breeden, J.W. (33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1935,36 Brewer, Bart (46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Brewer, Dewell (6,23) . . . . . . . 1989,90,91,92 Brewer, George W., Jr. . . . . . . 1946,47,48,49 Brewer, Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916 Brewington, Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941 Bridges, John (38) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1935 Bridges, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Briggs, Larry (22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Bright, Darryl “Rocky” (95) . . . . 1997,98,99,00 Brindley, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Briscoe, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916,19 Brinkman, Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 (M) Brinkman, Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922,23,24 Britt, Jodie Dean (95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Brockman, Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1923,24,25 Bronson, Jason (63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997,98 Brooks, Bill (82) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74,75 Bross, Eric B. (36) . . . . . . . . . . 1986,87,88,89 Bross, Larry A. (69,75) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968 Brown, Sidney, Jr. (21) . . . . . . . . 1974,75,76 Brown, C.D. “Sonny” (8) . . . . . 1983,84,85,86 Brown, Chris (29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Brown, Don K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1952,53,54 Brown, Gordon (87) . . . . . . . . . . . 1963,64,65 Brown, Jammal (55) . . . . . . . . 2001,02,03,04 Brown, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1905 Brown, Joe A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1917 Brown, Joe (6,12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994,95 Brown, Larry (33,45) . . . . . . . . . . 1963,64,65 Brown, Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925,26,27 Brown, Melvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950,52,53 Brown, Ralph (78) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1934,35,36 Brown, Shaq (96) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996,97 Brown, Terence (3) . . . . . . . . . 1993,94,95,96 Brown, Victor Larue (92) . . . . . . . . . . 1975,76 Brown, William H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955,56 Browne, Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1907 Broyles, J. Henry, Jr. (56) . . . . . . . . . 1955,56 Brumley, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 Bryan, Mitch W. (97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982,83 Bryan, Rick D. (80) . . . . . . . . . 1980,81,82,83 Bryan, Steven R. (86) . . . . . . . 1983,84,85,86 Bryant, Anthony (71) . . . . . . . . 1973,74,75,76 Bryce, C.F. (67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942 Buchanan, Dennis (55) . . . . . . . . 1972,73,75 Buchanan, James N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1909 Bullard, David (50,69) . . . . . . . . . 1994,95,96 Bumgardner, Allen W. (85) . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Bunge, Paul (56) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 Burch, Wyatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1901,02,03,06
Burcham, S. “Bubba” (59) . . . . 1997,98,99,00 Burgar, Jim (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966,67 Burgert, Eran Omer, Jr. . . . . . . . . 1943,44,45 Burgess, Rickey T. (54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966 Burget, Barry (26) . . . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78,79 Burget, Grant (25) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972,73,74 Burkett, Vernon D. (62,97) . . . . . . 1964,65,66 Burkhart, Jon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 (T) Burks, Brent (69,94) . . . . . . . . . . 1982,83,84 Burns, Artis (29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993,94 Burns, Greg (86) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964 Burns, Mike (51,71,82) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1965 Burris, Kurt (51) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52,53,54 Burris, Lynn (55) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956 Burris, Paul “Buddy” . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48 Burris, Robert R. (40) . . . . . . . . . 1953,54,55 Burroughs, Ramon (21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Burson, H.T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1896 Burton, Cornelius (87) . . . . . . . 1996,97,98,99 Burton, Newton (65) . . . . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Burton, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1910,12 Bush, Chris (52) . . . . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Bush, Larry (31) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992,93,94,95 Butts, Wes (61,75) . . . . . . . . . . . 1965,66,67 Buxton, C.C. (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930 Byerly, Jim (54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959 Byford, Lyndle (79) . . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81 Bynum, Chester L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52
C Cabbiness, Carl (83) . . . . . . . . 1985,86,87,88 Cabbiness, Chris (16) . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90 Cade, Tony (31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Cagle, Gene (11,12) . . . . . . . . . . 1965,66,67 Calame, Gene (31) . . . . . . . . . 1951,52,53,54 Caleb, Brandon (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Callens, Corey (92) . . . . . . . . . 1997,98,99,00 Calmus, Rocky (20) . . . . . . . . . 1998,99,00,01 Calonkey, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 Campbell, Bill (53) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1940,41,42 Campbell, Chris (66) . . . . . . . . . . 1993,94,95 Campbell, David (57,59) . . . . . . . 1992,93,94 Campbell, Ralph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1907,08 Campbell, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1908 Cantrell, Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 Capshaw, Elmer . . . . . . . . . . . 1912,13,14,15 Capshaw, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . 1908,09,10,11 Carey, Orville J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1931,32,33 Cargill, Brett (77) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976,77 Carlyle, Bill (53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964,65 Carman, Jack P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1927 Carnahan, Sam D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950 Carner, James (69) . . . . . . . . . . . 1978,79,80 Carollo, Joe (68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993,95 Carpenter, Adam (68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997,98 Carpenter, Dick (33 . . . . . . . . . . . 1957,58,59 Carpenter, E.J. (22) . . . . . . . . . . . 1958,60,61 Carr, Lydell (44,45) . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Carroll, Hugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1904 Carroll, John (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971,72,74 Carroll, Tom M. (38) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953,54 Carter, Bobby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Carter, David (89) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981,82 Carter, Gary (27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 Carter, Jason (6) . . . . . . . . . . . 2003,04,05,06 Carter, Melvin (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90,92 Carter, Quinton (20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Carter, Vince (50) . . . . . . . . . . 2001,02,03,04 Cartwright, Roy (52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954 Case, Scott (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982,83 Casey, Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1936 Casillas, Tony (92) . . . . . . . . . . 1982,83,84,85 Cason, Owen T. (83) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933 Casteel, Steve (44) . . . . . . . . . . . 1968,69,70 Catlin, Tom A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950,51,52 Cavil, Ben (63,91) . . . . . . . . . . 1991,92,93,94 Cawthon, Pete W., Jr. (52) . . . . . . . . . 1941,42 Chaisson, Kelvin (70) . . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Chambers, Evans E. (8,18) . . . . . . . . . . 1931 Chambers, Wayne (15,44) . . . . . . 2002,03,04 Chandler, Albert M. (82) . . . . . . . . 1970,71,72 Chandler, Dwayne (32) . . . . . . 1992,93,94,96 Chaney, Quentin (19) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005,06 Chase, Martin (93) . . . . . . . . . . 1994,95,96,97
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G Gaddis, Mike (22,32) . . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,91 Gaines, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 (T) Gambill, Jess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1898 Gambrell, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944 Gambrell, Rick E. (89) . . . . . . . 1971,72,73,74 Gammil, Floyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916 Garl, Michael Scott (49) . . . . . . 1985,86,87,88 Garrett, John C. (50,67) . . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Gary, Keith (92) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80 Gassoway, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 Gatewood, Evan (54) . . . . . . . . . 1983,84,85 Gaut, Robert N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52 Gautt, Prentice (38) . . . . . . . . . . . 1957,58,59 Gaynor, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951 Geerts, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 (M) Gentry, Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34 Gentry, Malcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1914
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
HISTORY
Earnest, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 (M) Earthman, Bill (94) . . . . . . . . . . . 1982,83,84 Eason, Roger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939,40,41 Eck, Robert (54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Ederer, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955,56,57 Edgeman, Harold C. (60) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938 Edmonson, Charles Van . . . . . . . 1920,21,22 Elam, Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954 Eldridge, Brody (83) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Elfstrom, W.W. “Bill” (60) . . . . . . . 1967,68,69 Ellington, Sidney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 (M) Ellis, Harry H. (96) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34,35 Ellis, Richard F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52 Ellstrom, Marvin (48) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1931 Ellsworth, Fred (66) . . . . . . . . . . 1933,35,36 Elrod, James W. (54) . . . . . . . . . 1973,74,75 Emel, Thomas Jeffrey (78) . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Emerson, Thomas E. (69) . . . . . . 1954,55,56 Emerson, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 Emmert, Darryl L. (73) . . . . . . . . . 1969,70,71 English, Auston (84) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 English, Porter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1908,09 Ervin, Greg (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990,91 Erwin, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Estep, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943,44 Estes, H.O. (62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960 Estrada, Abner (78) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 Estus, Jerad (33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 Evans, Chez (75) . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74,75,76 Evans, J.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 Evans, Richard (86) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958 Evans, Richard W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Evans, Scott (55,78) . . . . . . . . 1987,88,89,90 Evans, Tommy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 (M) Everage, Brandon (7) . . . . . . . 2000,01,02,03 Ewbank, James B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948,52 Ewing, Darrell L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1929,30
SEASON REVIEW
1950
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Fagan, Curtis (12) . . . . . . . . . . 1999,00,01,02 Farley, Gerald (18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Farria, Shawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Farthing, Jody (53) . . . . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78 Fauble, Don (00) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942 Favor, Richard E. (53) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938,39 Fazande, Jermaine (30) . . . . . 1995,96,97,98 Feagan, Jimmy (85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958 Ferguson, Blake (87) . . . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04 Ferguson, Jeff (17,83) . . . . . . . 1998,99,00,01 Ferguson, Glenn (74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 Ferguson, Milton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1899 Ferrer, Paul G. (55 . . . . . . . . . . 1981,82,84,85 Fields III, Carson (32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Fields, Jerod (71) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001,02 Fields, Jess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1914,16 Fields, Mike (34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991,92 Fields, Robert D. (26) . . . . . . . . . 1928,29,30 Fields, Troy (72) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Files, Jim (84). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967,68,69 Finch, Lonnie (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985,86,87 Finley, Joe Jon (85) . . . . . . . . . . . 2004,05,06 Fischer, Max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941,46,47 Fisher, Rod (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,91 Fisher, Ryan (75,94) . . . . . . . . 1997,98,99,00 Fitch, Ken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 Flanagan, Orlando (53) . . . . . . . . . . 1980,81 Flanagan, Robert (40,87). . . . . . . . . . . . 1965 Fleetwood, Harold E. (20) . . . . . . . . . 1932,33 Fleming, L.B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1923 Flemons, Tommy (39,93,98) . . . . 1980,82,83 Fletcher, Patrick (16) . . . . . . . . . . 1998,99,00 Fletcher, Ron (11,28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964 Flint, Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928,29 Flood, Alger W. (77) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Flynn, John (84) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962,63 Flynn, John (73) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003,04 Fogle, Anthony (9) . . . . . . . . . . 1993,94,95,96 Foley, Mark J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 Fontenette, Johnny (44,83) . . . . . 1980,82,83 Ford, Ataleo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Ford, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1896,97,98 Forrest, Dugan (72,91) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Foster, Ed (77) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971,72,73 Foster, Jerr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Foster, Raybourne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1915 Fox, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1908 Francis, William Raleigh (71) . . . . 1933,34,35 Franklin, Willie (80) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970,71 Franks, Charles (15) . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90,91 Frazer, David P. (83,94) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968 Frazier, Jeff (19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994,95 Freeby, Cody (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 Freeman, Jason (86) . . . . . . . . 1995,96,97,98 Freeman, Mario (44) . . . . . . . . . . 1992,93,94 Friday, Elmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Friedrichs, L.G. (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939 Fuente, Justin (12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996,97 Fulcher, Rick (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972,73 Fulghum, Gale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 Fultz, Eric (79) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988,90,91 Funk, John H. (45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941 Fuqua, Karey A. (74) . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34,35
THE SOONERS
Dainty, Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Dalke, Bill (40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975,76 Dambro, Guntar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 (M) Dampeer, Lawrence (74) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Daniel, Ryan (82,83) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Daniels, Brandon (8) . . . . . . . . 1996,97,98,99 Darnell, Bobby J. (54) . . . . . . . 1952,53,54,55 Daughtry, Tim (88) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994,95 Davis, Alan (95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 Davis, Anthony (41,42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 Davis, Brad (69) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001,02 Davis, Cornelius (14) . . . . . . . . . . 1995,96,97 Davis, Danny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 (M) Davis, Don W. (42,57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966 Davis, Ernest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Davis, George (90) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Davis, Heath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 (T) Davis, James W. (53) . . . . . . . . . 1957,58,59 Davis, Jim (53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52 Davis, Kyle (50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972,73,74 Davis, Sam A. (69,97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961 Davis, Skivey A.R. . . . . . . . . . . . 1917,19,20 Davis, Steve (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74,75 Davis, Thomas “Eddy” (66) . . . 1941,42,46,47 Davis, Wendell (28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994,95 Dawson, Chris (48,49) . . . . . . . . . 1993,94,95 Dawson, Russell Scott (78) . . . 1977,79,80,81 Day, Ernest B. (20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955,56 Day, Lionell (66) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968,69,70 Dayton, Max (23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 Deacon, Erl E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1917,18,19,20 Deere, Monte M. (12,32) . . . . . . . 1960,61,62 DeLoney, Bruce Edward (88) . . . 1969,70,71 Delozier, Brown (5,29) . . . . . . . . . . . 1980,82 Dempsey, Jackie L. (43) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962 Dennison, Russell (36) . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Denton, Sammy L. “Bo” (79,80) . . . . . 1967,68 Denton, Tim (23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994,95 Depue, L. Dale (20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956,57 DeQuasie, Brent (47) . . . . . . . . 1992,93,94,95 DeQuasie, Greg (16,48) . . . . . 1988,89,90,91 Derr, Bruce J. (20) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968,69,70 Derrick, Robert (28) . . . . . . . . . . . 1954,55,56 Desmond, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 Dewberry, Glenn (53) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969,71 DiCarlo, Trey (83) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04 Dickey, Donald F. (38) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960 Dickson, Wayne (34,38,52) . . . . . 1987,88,89 Dillard, Stacey (77) . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90,91
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COACHING STAFF
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Dillingham, David (59) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983,84 Dillingham, W. David (34) . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Dillon, Richard (41) . . . . . . . . . 1984,86,87,88 Dinkins, Merle L. . . . . . . . . . . . 1943,44,46,47 DiRienzo, Tony (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74,75 Dittman, Barry Robert (38,50) . 1975,77,78,79 Dixon, Greg (69) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987,89 Dixon, Rickey (29) . . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Dobbs, James Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 (M) Dodd, Carl (22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955,56,57 Dodd, Gary Steve (40,87) . . . . . . 1971,72,73 Dodd, Sidney (65,97) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982,83 Dodds, James Lawrence (72) . . . 1974,75,76 Dodson, Ted E. (63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963 Dollarhide, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944 Donaghey, Jerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953 Donley, Lance (86) . . . . . . . . . 2000,01,02,03 Dotson, Alonzo (91) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004,06 Douglas, Alfred G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1917,18 Douglas, Willard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1906,09 Dowell, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1947,48,49 Downing, Dewayne (29) . . . . . . . . . . 1979,82 Downs, Albert (73) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942 Drake, Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1927,28 Drane, Dwight (33) . . . . . . . . . 1980,81,82,83 Driscoll, Mark W. (59) . . . . . . . . . . . 1970,71 Dubler, Rick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Duggan, Gilford (69) . . . . . . . . . . 1937,38,39 Duke, Richard Lawrence (65) . . . . . . . . 1975 Dulaney, Michael (55) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Duncan, Howard (68) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000,01 Duncan, Terry (26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Duncan, Tim (15,40) . . . . . . . . . . 1999,00,01 Dunkleberger, Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 (T) Dunlap, Robert L. (9,39) . . . . . . . 1931,32,33 Dunn, Bert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 Dunn, Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 Duong, Holly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 (T) Dupree, Marcus (22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Durant, W.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916,17 Durham, Jere (83) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1957,58 Dutton, Richard L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Dutton, Todd (64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Dvoracek, Dusty (94) . . . . 2001,02,03,04,05 Dye, Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 Dykes, Billy (86) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988,91
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Crafts, Jerry (55) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Craig, Kevin (32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 Craig, Robert Edward (50) . . . . . . 1965,66,67 Crider, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1927,28,29 Crook, Justin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 (M) Cross, D. Leon (61,71) . . . . . . . . 1960,61,62 Cross, Jerry L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953 Cross, Rick D. (71,86) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 Cross, W.J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1904,05,06,07 Crosswhite, Kenneth (17) . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Crosswhite, Leon M. (17) . . . . . . 1970,71,72 Crosswhite, Rodney (17) . . . . . . . 1964,65,66 Crouch, Terry (75) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81 Crowder, Earl F. (21) . . . . . . . . . . 1936,37,38 Crowder, Eddie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950,51,52 Crowder, Stan (20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1965,66 Crudup, Derrick (15) . . . . . . . . . . 1985,86,87 Crutchmer, Larry (55,77,81) . . . . 1965,66,67 Culbreath, James C., Jr. (41) . . . . . . . 1975,76 Cullen, Ronald J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920,21,22 Culley, Blair (93) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Culver, David (28,87) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Culver, Ed (61) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978,79,80,81 Culver, Max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944 Cumby, George (28) . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78,79 Cummings, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 (M) Cummings, Millard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944 Cunningham, Glenn (83) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959 Cunningham, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950 Curnutt, Edsel “Red” (14,27) . . . . . . . 1931,32 Curtis, Joe (55) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976,77 Cutchall, Dean B. (93) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1935 Cuva, Pete (80) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002
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Cherry, Fred (13,14,22) . . . . . . . . 1930,31,32 Chester, Chris (84, 64) . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Chiles, Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933 Chilless, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1947,48,49 Choate, Phillip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 (T) Choice, Tashard (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Chretien, Marcus (87) . . . . . . . . . . . 2000, 01 Chrisman, Gary (46) . . . . . . . . . . 1968,69,70 Christian, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 (M) Christian, Moe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 (M) Christmon, Drew (24) . . . . . . . . . 1990,91,92 Churchill, Tom, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . 1927,28,29 Clammer, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1927 Clapham, Jasper . . . . . . . . 1895,96,97,98,99 Claphan, Sam (63) . . . . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78 Clapp, Matt (34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005, 06 Clark, Bert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949,50,51 Clark, Beryl (25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938,39 Clark, Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1919 Clark, Glenn C. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1909,10,11,12 Clark, Ricky (62) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Clark, Waymon (33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 Clark, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1912,13,14 Clark, William, N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1905 Clay, Nigel (63,97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Clayton, Keenan (22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Clayton, Mark (9) . . . . . . . . . . . 2001,02,03,04 Clearman, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970 (M) Clements, Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1902,03 Clewis, Paul (82) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981,82,83 Clopton, Mike (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Coast, Mike (48,54) . . . . . . . . . . . 1978,79,80 Coats, Michael (41) . . . . . . . . . 1990,91,92,93 Cobbs, John (81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 Cockrell, Gene (72) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954 Cody, Dan (80) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000,02,03,04 Coffman, Randy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 Cohane, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967 Cohen, Michael (31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Coker, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34 Cole, J.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949,50 Coleman, Royce (30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Coleman, Steven (90) . . . . . . . . . 2004,05,06 Collier, Perry (26,29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993,94 Collier, Terry (30,33) . . . . . . . . . . 1992,93,94 Collins, Egean (56) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Collins, Harve T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1914 Collins, Patrick (33) . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Collins, Steve (10) . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90,91,92 Collins, Tink (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90,91,92 Comeaux, Glenn (56) . . . . . . . . . 1973,74,75 Comer, Jason (65) . . . . . . . . . . 1992,93,94,95 Condren, Glen P. (78,88) . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Conkright, William (55) . . . . . . . . 1934,35,36 Conley, Tim (79) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Connor, John (14,41) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 Conrad, J. R. (78) . . . . . . . . . . 1992,93,94,95 Conrad, Rich (67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Coody, Reed (68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 Cook, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1904 Cook, James Duane (60,72) . . . . 1960,61,62 Cook, Paul (95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Cookman, Jeff (36,43) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 (T) Cooper, Adrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987,88,89,90 Cooper, Jon (50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005,06 Coots, Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1910 Copher, Brian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 (M) Coppage, Alton (54) . . . . . . . . . . . 1937,38,39 Corbitt, Dick (74) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1957,58 Corbitt, Tom R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964 (M) Corey, Orville J. (33,50) . . . . . . . . 1931,32,33 Cornelius, George R. . . . . . . . . . 1950,51,52 Cornell, Bob (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958,59,60 Correia, Joe (98,99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992,94 Corrotto, Albert (41) . . . . . . . . . . . 1935,36,37 Corrotto, Eugene F. (31) . . . . . . . 1936,37,38 Coshow, Larry (71) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 Couch, Jeffrey A. (98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Counter, Ron (32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Courtright, Raymond . . . . . . . . 1911,12,13,14 Covin, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951 Cowan, Jackie R. (32) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961,63 Cowling, L.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941 Cox, R.A. (86) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1934 Cox, Thomas S. (68,74) . . . . . . . 1959,60,61 Coyle, Ross (84) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956,57,58
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Gentry, Weldon C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928,29 Geren, David R. (87,90) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 Geyer, Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1913,14,15 Gibbons, George (32) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941,42 Gibbs, Gary L. (41,55) . . . . . . . . . 1972,73,74 Giese, Warren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946 Giles, Barry (70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994,95 Giller, Tre (72) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987,88 Gilstrap, Jimmy R. (60) . . . . . . . . 1961,62,63 Ging, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52,53 Glenn, Ledell (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Goad, Robert W. . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48,49 Goff, Duane (84) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953,54,55 Golding, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941,46 Goldsby, Jerry (73,77) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963,64 Goodall, Buddy (56) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942 Goode, James (39) . . . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90 Goodlow, Daryl (46) . . . . . . . . . . . 1980,82,83 Goodman, John (72) . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78,79 Goodwin, Rick (52,61,68) . . . . . . 1965,66,67 Gordon, Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1927 Gordon, Tracy (47,52) . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90 Gorka, Bryan (48,49) . . . . . . . . . 1991,92,94 Gortmaker, Steven (4,5) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Graalman, Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1931 Grace, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1936,37 Grady, Tommy (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Graham, Bobbye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 (M) Graham, Elbert (77) . . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81 Graham, Hershel A. . . . . . . . . . . 1918,19,22 Graham, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916,17 Granger, DeMarcus (96) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Gravitt, Bert W. (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962 Gray, Edmund (73) . . . . . . . . . . . 1954,55,56 Gray, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948,49,50 Grayson, Bobby (12) . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81 Grayson, Joseph P. (32) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967 Greathouse, Myrle (61) . . . . . . 1942,46,47,48 Green, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1901,03 Green, John (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Green, Karl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 Green, Merrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950,52,53 Green, Stanley (70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942 Green, Tremayne (43,46) . . . . . . . . . 1992,94 Greenberg, Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Greene, Emmitt “Mickey” (58,98) . . . . . 1986 Greenlee, C. Wayne (71) . . . . . . . . . . 1954,55 Gregg, Kelly (97) . . . . . . . . . . . 1995,96,97,98 . Gresham, Jermaine (18) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Griffin, Bennett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916 Griffin, Quentin (22) . . . . . . . . . 1999,00,01,02 Griffis, Russell D. (90) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977,78 Grigg, Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52,53 Grimmett, Tom (49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1931 Grisham, Jim C. (45) . . . . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Guess, Arthur (18,26)1 . . . . . . . 987,88,89,90 Guffey, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1923,24,25 Gundy, Cale (12) . . . . . . . . . . . 1990,91,92,93 Gutierrez, Jacob (21) . . . . . . . . . . 2004,05,06 Gwinn, Richard L. (70) . . . . . . . . . 1956,57,58 Gwinn, Robert, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 (M)
H Haag, Heinie W. (34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1931 Haberlein, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1940,41 Haddad, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Hake, Jeff (47) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983,84,85 Hale, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Hale, Earl P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48 Hale, Joe Cliff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Halfman, Peter F. (36) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970,72 Hall, Albert (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991,92,93,94 Hall, Bernard (17,89) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Hall, Brian (21) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980,82,83,84 Hall, Charles E. “Ed” (72) . . . . . . 1964,65,66 Hall, Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963 (T) Haller, W.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925,26,27 Hallett, Bill D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944,45 Hallum, Ken (67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955 Halzle, Joey (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Hamilton, Raymond L. (96) . . . . . 1970,71,72 Hamilton, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1926,27,28 Hamm, Huel (71) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1940,41,42 Hamm, W. Dow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918,19,21
Hammert, Pete, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922,23 Hammond, John (12) . . . . . . . . . . 1963,64,65 Hammons, Chris (81) . . . . . . . . . 1998,99,00 Hamon, Claude L. (64,77). . . . . . . . . 1960,61 Han, Tony (53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Hancock, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916 Harbuck, Jennifer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 (T) Hardin, Lawrence (18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 Hardin, Robert W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Hardy, Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918,19 Harley, John, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943,44 Harley, John, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1910 Harmon, Jason (86) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Harmon, Ronald E. (83) . . . . . . . . . . . 1962,63 Harold, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921 Harp, Laddie J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1947 Harper, Gary (45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966,67,68 Harper, Mike (40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967,68,69 Harper, Scotty (3,43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Harrell, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Harris, Bill (87) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956 Harris, Calvin Roy (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Harris, Jack (54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34,35 Harris, Jerome (91,93) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 Harris, Jim (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954,55,56 Harris, Nic (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005,06 Harris, Ralph (60) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939,40,41 Harris, Tommie (97) . . . . . . . . . . . 2001,02,03 Harrison, Bob (54) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956,57,58 Harrison, Jon (12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970,71 Hart, Ben (37,88) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964,65,66 Hartford, Glen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922,23,24 Hartley, Garrett (32, 10) . . . . . . . . 2004,05,06 Hartline, Ronnie (45) . . . . . . . . . . 1958,59,60 Harts, John A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 Harvell, Everett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Haskell, Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . 1918,19,20,21 Haskins, A. Lynwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1926,28 Hatcher, Mickey (82) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 Haught, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960 Hawkins, Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Haworth, Steve (6) . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81,82 Hawpe, Mike (57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969,72 Haycraft, Hugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1896 Hayden, Jerry (66) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963 Hayes, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 (M) Haynes, Ray (80,90) . . . . . . . . . . 1964,65,66 Heape, Gene G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,49 Heard, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943,44 Hearon, Darlon N. “Doc” . . . . . . . 1951,52,53 Heath, Leon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948,49,50 Heatly, Dick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949,50,51 Hebert, Bud (33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976,77,79 Heinecke, Cory (89) . . . . . . . . . . . 1999,00,01 Hefley, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1896,97,98,99 Helms, Randy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 (T) Henderson, Joseph S. (46,60) . . . . . . . . 1965 Henderson, R. Alan (46,83) . . . . . 1964,65,66 Henderson, Rod (17,50) . . . . . 1993,94,95,96 Henderson, Zac R. (19) . . . . . . 1974,75,76,77 Hendricks, Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920,21,23,24 Hendricks, Viene . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921,23,24 Herndon, Bob D. (36) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953,54 Hess, Jeremy (73,85) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000,01 Hetherington, Jerry (26,27) . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Hetherington, Rickey (32,37) . . . . 1966,68,69 Hettmannsperger, Harry (56,65) . . . . . . 1966 Heupel, Josh (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999,00 Hewes, Elmo “Bo” (68) . . . . . . . . 1934,35,36 Hicks, Victor (80) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975,76,77 Hickson, Donta (35) . . . . . . . . . . . 2003,04,05 Higginbotham, John (59) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977 Hilaire, Eric (90) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 Hill, Harry F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918,19,20,21 Hill, Houston “Bus” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925 Hill, Howard W. “Bill” (70) . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Hill, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Hill, Kyle (13). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991,93 Hill, Scott (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74,75,76 Hillis, James H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 (T) Hines, Percy (32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983,84 Hinton, Eddie (33) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966,67,68 Hobby, Brewster (32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959,60 Hoffman, Wayne (41,81) . . . . . . . 1972,73,74 Hogan, Patrick (27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963 Hoge, John (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979
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Holieway, Jamelle (4) . . . . . . . 1985,86,87,88 Holland, J.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1912 Holland, Lonnie (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956 Holland, Weaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1910 Holleyman, Bary (93,99) . . . . . 1998,99,00,01 Holloway, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 (M) Holman, Jay (63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Holmes, Lendy (11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005,06 Holt, Jack D. (34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958,59 Hood, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955 Horkey, Joe R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948,49,50 Hotchkiss, Lewis (45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938 Hott, Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1913,14,15,16 Hott, Sabert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1910,11,12,13 Hott, Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1913,14,15,16 Houston, Brandon (70) . . . . . . . . 1989,90,91 Houtman, Jay (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Hover, Lee (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975,76,77 Howard, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Hubbard, Edward (32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1934 Hubble, Rocky (67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981,82 Huddleston, Woody (82) . . . . . . . 1935,36,37 Hudgens, David (70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976,77 Huffman, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Huffman, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 (M) Hughes, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1904,05,06 Hughes, Randy (19) . . . . . . . . . . 1972,73,74 Hull, Ronn (70,84,89) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Hulsey, Grant (95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Hunt, Daryl (85) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975,76,77,78 Hunt, Jay (21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Hurst, Derrick (57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001,02 Husack, John E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48 Hussey, Pat (23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972,73,74 Hutson, Mark (79) . . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Hybl, Nate (8) . . . . . . . . . . 2000, 2001, 2002
I Iglesias, Juaquin (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005,06 Ingram, Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1952 Ingram, Clint (37,44) . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Ingram, Jerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950,51,52 Inman, Richard Walton (92) . . . . . . . . . 1961 Irmscher, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 (M) Irvin, Darrell (59,92) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978,79 Irvin, Kyle (16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Irvin, Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1906 Ivory, Horace (29,32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975,76 Ivy, Corey L. (43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995,96,97 Ivy, Corey T. (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997,98 Ivy, Frank “Pop” (68) . . . . . . . . . . 1937,38,39
J Jackson, Alvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921,22 Jackson, Brent (27,43) . . . . . . . . . . . 1998,00 Jackson, Brian (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Jackson, Elvin E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943,44 Jackson, Grady (38) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1931 Jackson, James Ray (28) . . . . . . . . . . . 1966 Jackson, Jarrail (1,2,19) . . . . . 1996,97,98,99 Jackson, Jonathan (49) . . . . . . 2001,02,03,04 Jackson, Keith (88) . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Jackson, Kerry (14_ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972,74 Jackson, Michael (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 Jackson, Mickey (87) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1957,59 Jackson, Pasha (8,53) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002,03 Jacobs, Jack (27) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939,40,41 Jacobs, Jay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Jamar, Gary (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968 James, Harold L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921 Janes, Charles Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949,50 Jarman, George W. (66) . . . . . . . . . . 1961,63 Jenkins, Delbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1899 Jenkins, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1899 Jenkinson, Steve (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Jennings, Bill (66) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938,39,40 Jennings, Doyle D. (61) . . . . . . . 1955,56,57 Jennings, Steve (90) . . . . . . . . . . 1956,57,58 Jensen, Chris (67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991 Jensen, Lester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Jensen, Robert M. (67,79) . . . . . . . . . 1971,72 Jimerson, Brian (50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
Jimerson, Jay (15) . . . . . . . . . . 1977,78,79,80 Johnson, Andre (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Johnson, Corey (27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990,91 Johnson, Darrius (42) . . . . . . . 1992,93,94,95 Johnson, E.B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921,22,23,24 Johnson, Earl (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983,84,86 Johnson, Graham B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916,17 Johnson, Greg (75) . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Johnson, Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 (M) Johnson, Manuel (6,1) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005,06 Johnson, Mark D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 (M) Johnson, Mickey R. (56) . . . . . 1955,56,57,58 Johnson, Montford . . . . . . . . . . . . 1914,15,16 Johnson, Montford T. III (25) . . . . . . . 1969,70 Johnson, Neil R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1913,14 Johnson, Oscar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1900,01 Johnson, Troy (80,88) . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Johnson, Wallace (46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961 Johnson, Wally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Johnston, Paul X. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918,19,20 Johnston, Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916,17,18 Johnston, W.R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916,17,19 Jones, Brandon (81) . . . . . . . . 2001,02,03,04 Jones, Cedric (57) . . . . . . . . . . 1992,93,94,95 Jones, Danté (50) . . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Jones, Harold (71,92) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Jones, Jim (62,88) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81 Jones, Kejuan (20) . . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Jones, Ken (72,98) . . . . . . . . . . . 1970,71,72 Jones, Ontei (11,38,42) . . . . . . 1997,98,99,00 Jones, Russell (6,25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991,92 Jones, Sedric (48) . . . . . . . . . . 1996,97,98,99 Jones, W.D. “Buddy” . . . . . . . . 1947,48,49,50 Jordan, Phil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969,70,71 Joseph, Davin (77) . . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Joseph, Gana (29,38) . . . . . . . . . 1996,97,98 Joseph, Jason (18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998,99 Joyce, Micheal R. (83) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 Joyner, Barry (42) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978,79,80 Judkins, John F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 Justice, Chris (40,46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996
K Kabba, Ahmed (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997,98 Kaighan, Mike (43,54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Kalsu, Bob (77,94) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1965,66,67 Kaltenbacher, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Kaspar, Kert (46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984,87,88 Keadle, Robert D. (33,42) . . . . . . . . . . . 1960 Kearney, Vic (31) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970,71,72 Keeling, Mike (99) . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81,82 Keeton, Durwood (21) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972,73 Keith, Jason (58) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990,91,92 Keith, Olin (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939,40 Keller, Troy Kay . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950,52,53 Kelly, Malcolm (2,4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005,06 Kempenich, Scott (72) . . . . . . . 1997,98,99,00 Kennedy, Jon R. (48) . . . . . . . . . . 1964,65,66 Kennon, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 (T) Kennon, Lee V. (60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 Key, Don (60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81,82 Kidd, Summie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1926,27 Killingsworth, Joe (83) . . . . . . . . . 1967,68,69 Killingsworth, T.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 (M) Killion, Kirk (83) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74 Kilpatrick, Darren (90) . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Kimball, Robert L. (21) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977,78 Kindley, Don L., Jr. (52) . . . . . . . . . . . 1965,66 King, Aubrey (87,97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985,86 King, David W. (57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967 King, Glenn (21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969,70,71 King, Kenny (30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78 Kinlaw, Reggie (62) . . . . . . . . . 1975,76,77,78 Kirby, Darrell (78,96,97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Kirby, Monty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 Kircher, Omer (M) . . . . . . . . . . . 1948, 49, 50 Kirk, Clyde (16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928,29,30 Kitchell, Charles Abe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928 Kitchens, Gus (18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938,39 Klein, Kory (93) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000,01,02,03 Klitzman, Robert (54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Knall, Mike (13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Knapp, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961 Knight, Alford Eugene (38) . . . . . . . . . . 1965
LETTERWINNERS
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N Nairn, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1908,09,10,11 Needs, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945,48,50 Neely, Ralph E. (77) . . . . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Neher, Leroy (35) . . . . . . . . . . . 1941,42,46,47 Nelson, Derrick (67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Nelson, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1957 Nelson, F. Wayne (18,28) . . . . . . . . . . . 1967 Nelson, George N. (50) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954 Nelson, John (83) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Nelson, Roger D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52,53 Nelson, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1929 Nemecek, Vivian (95) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1934,35 Newland, Scott (81) . . . . . . . . . . 1982,83,84 Newton, Charles E. (98) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968 Nicholson, Donte (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003,04 Nicholson, John (99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970 Nixon, Fred (11) . . . . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78,79 Nixon, Laenar (82) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Noles, Dan M. (48,53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Nolte, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 (M) Nordgren, Geoffrey E. (19) . . . . . 1969,70,71 Norman, Josh (3,30,31) . . . . . 1998,99,00,01 Norris, Granville T. . . . . . . . . . . . 1925,26,27 Northcutt, Ken (62) . . . . . . . . . . . 1954,55,57 Norvell, J.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 (M) Norwood, Pete (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992
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HISTORY
O’Gara, Bill (54,64,68) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977,78 O’Grady, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969,70 O’Neal, Benton (19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958 O’Neal, Jay (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954,55,56 O’Neal, Matt (60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998,99 O’Neal, Pat (35) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52,53,54 O’Neal, Preston, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953,54 O’Neal, Robert (36) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 O’Shaughnessy, Steve (18) . . . . . 1969,70,71 Oatts, Paul (55) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 Odom, Brian (24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Ogilive, Frank A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920 Onyenegecha, Chijioke (22) . . . . . . . 2004,05 Orendorff, Bill (64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 Orr, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1912 Orr, Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928,29 Oubre, Louis (66) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978,79,80 Oujesky, Joseph B. (68) . . . . . 1954,55,56,57 Ousley, Scott (44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997,98 Overstreet, David (22 . . . . . . . 1977,78,79,80 Overton, Milton (63,74,94) . . . . 1992,93,94,95 Owens, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48,49 Owens, Roger Ray (36) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 Owens, Roy (11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Owens, Steve (36) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967,68,69 Owens, Tinker (11 . . . . . . . . . . 1972,73,74,75 Ozumba, Chike (62) . . . . . . . . . . 2000,01,02
SEASON REVIEW
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THE SOONERS
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Morford, Robert B. (67) . . . . . . . . 1957,58,59 Morford, R. Brent (94) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960 Moriarty, Paul (64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991,92 Morris, Lee A., Jr. (84) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Morris, Bill (63) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941,42,46,47 Morris, Cecil (74) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953,54,55 Morris, Dennit E. (51) . . . . . . . . . 1955,56,57 Morris, Max (75,95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958,60 Morrison, C.E., “Ram” . . . . . . . 1920,21,22,24 Morter, Ray A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1909,10 Morton, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Moseley, Donald G. . . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78 (T) Moses, James (89) . . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Moss, William B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1911 Moyer, Greg (54,94) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Mozee, Jamar (43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000,01 Muhammad, Greg (50,69) . . . . . . . . . 1998,99 Mulac, John (64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996,97 Muldrow, Alvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928 Muldrow, Hal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925,26,27 Mullen, John Daniel (58) . . . . . . . 1970,71,72 Mullen, Michael L. (62) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Mullen, Ray R. (45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941,42 Munn, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Munsey, J.S. (34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939,40,41 Murphy, Kevin (39) . . . . . . . . . 1981,82,83,85 Murray, Richard (76) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COACHING STAFF
Mabry, Jeffrey C. (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 MacDuff, Larry (92) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968,69 Macias, Tim (53,77) . . . . . . . . . . 1996,97,98 Mackey, Damian (13,36) . . . . . . . 1999,00,01 Mackey, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1896,97,98 Malone, Fred R. (85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966,68 Malone, Terrance (49,81) . . . . . . 1995,96,97 Maloney, Don J. (22,23) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Maloney, Pete (44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1931 Manley, Leon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1947,48,49 Manly, J.R. (22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1937,38,39 Manning, Terran (64). . . . . . . . 1987,88,89,90 Mantle, Mike (60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983,84,85 Manuel, Rod (73,85) . . . . . . . . 1993,94,95,96 Marcum, Delton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949 Marks, Richard W. (70,87) . . . . . 1985,86,87 Marsee, Jack (64) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939,41,42 Marsh, James H. . . . . . . . . 1918,19,20,21,22 Marsh, Victor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1927,28,29 Marshall, Everett (24,80) . . . . . . 1969,70,71 Marshall, Torrance (10) . . . . . . . . . 1999,2000 Martin, Bob (86) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956 Martin, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918 Martin, Howard C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925,26 Martin, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 (M) Martin, John (43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938,40 Martin, Leo (78,80) . . . . . . . . . . . 1974,75,76 Martin, Randy (84) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Martin, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1911 Martin, William A. . . . . . . . . . . 1938,39,40,41 Mason, Rick (55) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969,70 Massad, Ernest L. (24,42) . . . . . 1929,30,31 Mathes, Donald E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922 Mathews, Orville (35) . . . . . . . . . . 1939,40,41 Mathis, Reggie (58,86) . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78 Mathis, Will (65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999,00,01 Mattox, William (25) . . . . . . . . . . . 1940,41,42 Maxfield, Ralph (18,92) . . . . . . . . . . . 1960,61 Mayes, Clair S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948,49,50 Mayfield, Corey (46,52) . . . . . . . . 1989,90,91 Mayfield, R.C. “Bob” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943,44 Mayhew, J.A. “Al” . . . . . . . . . . . . 1927,28,29 Mayhew, Matt (6,30,84) . . . . . . . . . . . 1999,00 Mayhue, Charles D. (14) . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Mays, Ed B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48,49 McAdams, Carl (51) . . . . . . . . . . . 1963,64,65 McBride, Brad (48) . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 McCain, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1915,16,17 McCall, Aubrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 McCampbell, Richard (32) . . . . . . . . . . 1976 McCartney, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1900 McCarty, Howard W. (34) . . . . . . . . . 1937,38 McCasland, T. Howard . . . . . . . . . . . 1914,15 McClellan, Mike (31) . . . . . . . . . . 1959,60,61 McCloud, Marc Dwight (78) . . . . . . . . . 1974 McClure, Bruce (73) . . . . . . . . 1994,95,96,97 McClure, Daniel Edwin II (32) . . . . . . . . 1974 McCoy, James P. (70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961 McCoy, Matt (34) . . . . . . . . . . . 2000,01,02,03 McCreary, Byrom . . . . . . . . . . . 1902,03,04,05 McCullough, Hugh (26) . . . . . . . . . . . 1937,38 McCurdy, Rick (80). . . . . . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 McCutcheon, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1896,97 McDade, Billy (23,25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991 McDade, Laddie Burl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949
McDaniel, Wahoo (40) . . . . . . . . . 1957,58,59 McDaniel, Mike (6,10,14) . . . . . . 1994,95,96 McDannald, Morris R. (69) . . . . . 1933,34,35 McDermott, Hugh V. . . . . . . . . . . 1916,17,19 McDonald, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991 (T) McDonald, Don (49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1942 McDonald, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 McDonald, Tommy (25) . . . . . . . . 1954,55,56 McDonough, Kevin (89) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 McDougle, Stockar (78) . . . . . . . . . . . 1998,99 McEeachern, Hays (16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 McFadden, Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922,23 McFerron, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916 McGee, Garrick (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994,95 McGee, Reece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948 McGehee, Perry E. (51) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 McGlothlin, Claude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916,17 McGraw, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1898 McGruder, Lynn (96) . . . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04 McKim, Jay D. (35) . . . . . . . . . . . 1978,79,80 McKinley, Mike (31) . . . . . . . . . 1987,89,90,91 McKinley, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920,21 McLaughlin, John (69) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971,72 McLaughlim, Mike (85) . . . . . . . . . . . 1971,72 McMichel, Ken (12,17) . . . . . . . 1986,87,88,89 McNabb, Norman . . . . . . . . . . 1946,48,49,50 McPhail, Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950,51,52 McPhail, Gerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954,55 McQuarters, Ed L. (64). . . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 McReynolds, Edwin C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1910 McReynolds, Joe (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,75 Meacham, Bill (19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960 Meacham, Edgar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1911,12,13 Meacham, Randy (86,89) . . . . . . 1966,67,68 Mears, Gene (55) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1952,53,54 Medice, Larry (62,67) . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90 Medlock, Newt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 Meinhert, Lloyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 Melendez, Jaime H. (60) . . . . . 1973,75,76,77 Melson, Chris (8,17) . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90,91 Mendenhall, Ken (50,69) . . . . . . . 1967,68,69 Merkle, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1896,97,98,99 Merkle, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1896,97,98,99 Merrell, Webber (77) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1936,37 Messner, Chris (79) . . . . . . . . . 2003,04,05,06 Metcalf, L.A. “Butch” (75) . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Meyer, Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1915 Mickey, Joey (82) . . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90,91,92 Migliazzo, Paul (42) . . . . . . . . . 1983,84,85,86 Milburn, Glyn (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Mildren, Jack (11) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969,70,71 Mildren, Richard (48) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 Miles, Mitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 (M) Miller, Jeff (57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90 Miller, T.B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34 Millington, Akim (69) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Mills, Bus (21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928,29,30 Mills, P.J. (4,17) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992,93,94,95 Mills, Ron (36) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 Milstead, Jon (49) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970,71,72 Milstead, Karl (63) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959,60,61 Ming, Leslie L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948 Miskovsky, John (75) . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34,35 Mitchel, Eric (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985,86,87,88 Mitchell, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48 Mitchell, Lance (10) . . . . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04 Mobra, Joe (16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953,54,55 Monnett, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . 1902,03,04,05,06 Montgomery, Homer . . . . . . . . . . 1914,15,16 Montgomery, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916 Mooney, Prentiss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1926,27 Moore, Billy Jack (64) . . . . . . . . . 1957,58,59 Moore, Brandon (46) . . . . . . . . 1997,98,99,01 Moore, Derland (97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971,72 Moore, Dewayne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 (M) Moore, Eric (1,2,3) . . . . . . . . . . 1995,96,97,98 Moore, Frank (97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Moore, Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 (T) Moore, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948,49,50 Moore, Jerald (7,30) . . . . . . . . . . 1993,94,95 Moore, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925,26 Moore, Kirk (23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Moore, Obie (57) . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,75,76,77 Moore, Sherrone (77) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Moreno, Dennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 (M) Morford, Clare E. (65) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941,42
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
LaCrosse, Clane (50,54) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 La Rosa, Vince (52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969,70 Ladd, Benton (75) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955,56,57 Lahar, Harold W. (32) . . . . . . . . . 1938,39,40 Lamb, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1923,24 Lamb, W.G. (68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1940,41,42 Lambert, Chris P., Sr. (43) . . . . . . . . . . . 1942 Lancaster, Eddie (62,63,76) . . . . . . . 1967,68 Land, Proctor (34,97) . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90,91 Lane, Lester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1952 Lang, Noland W., Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949 Lang, Vernon (68) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958,59,60 Langston, Chuck (75) . . . . . . . 1992,93,94,95 Larghe, Steve (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 Larue, William (33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938,39 Lashar, R.D. (13) . . . . . . . . . . . 1987,88,89,90 Lashar, Tim (31) . . . . . . . . . . . 1983,84,85,86 Latham, Bob, Jr. (56,57) . . . . . 1985,86,87,88 Latimer, Zach (46). . . . . . . . . . 2003,04,05,06 Laurita, Al (62,64) . . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Lawrence, J. Adair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918 Lawrence, Jim (92) . . . . . . . . . . . 1956,57,58 Lea, Paul (36) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961,62 Leake, John “Buddy,” Jr. (22) . 1951,52,53,54 Lear, Alvin (48) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962 Leavell, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959,60 (T) Lebow, Derald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943,44 Lecrone, Leroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925,26,27 Lecrone, Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925,26,27 Ledbetter, Jerome (20) . . . . . . . . 1980,83,84 Ledbetter, Weldon (43) . . . . . . . . 1979,80,82 Lee, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930 Lee, Hilary (34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1929,30 Lee, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928,29 Lee, Steve (81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Lee, William Wayne (50,51,75) . . 1960,61,62 Legg, Jerry A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 Leggett, Scott (70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Lehman, Teddy (11,54) . . . . . . 2000,01,02,03 Lemon, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1907 Lester, Chuck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977 (M) Levonitis, Bill (37). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959 Levy, Tony (22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990,91 Lewis, Brian (82) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995,96 Lewis, Chris (82) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Lewis, Fred (95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994,95 Lewis, Gilmer A., Jr. (73) . . . . . . . 1957,58,59 Lewis, Hardie (20,23) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930,31 Lewis, Ike (1,29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90 Lewis, Johnny (95) . . . . . . . . . 1978,79,80,81 Liggins, Granville (66,93) . . . . . . . 1965,66,67 Light, Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1917 Link, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 Link, Emery A. (68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953 Linn, Jim (18,33,84) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968 Linzy, Marceline Chavez (47) . . . . . . . . 1974 Lisak, Edward J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948,49,50 Little, Kenneth (89) . . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34,35 Little, Mo (18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996,97 Little, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968 Littlejohn, Wray (85) . . . . . . . . 1951,52,53,54 Littrell, Jim (42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74,75 Littrell, Seth (35) . . . . . . . . . . . 1997,98,99,00 Lively, William Prentice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1915 Locke, Norval (51) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1936,38,39 Lockett, David M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949,50,51 Lofton, Curtis (40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005,05 Lohmann, Phil Jay (46,53,81) . . . 1959,60,61 Loman, Brad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 (M) Luna, Jacob (27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004
Long, Beede . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34 Long, Bert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 Long, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1899 Long, Delbert (27) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954,55,56 Long, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . 1904,05,06,07,08 Long, Ted (3,26) . . . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90,91 Looney, Joe Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962 Lott, Thomas (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78 Loughridge, Robert E. (78 . . . . . . 1953,54,55 Lovall, Gerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Lowe, Marcus (92) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Lowell, Gary (25). . . . . . . . . . . 1978,80,81,82 Luckey, Stirling (56,97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Lucky, Mark (52) . . . . . . . . . . . 1977,78,79,80 Ludwig, Stephen Lee (59) . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Lund, Craig M. (84) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Luster, Dewey . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1917,18,19,20
BOOMER S OONER
Koller, John (81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1965,66,67 Koontz, Brent (52,91) . . . . . . . 1990,91,92,94 Kosmos, Mark (69,90) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1965,66 Kramer, Forrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916 Kramer, Kyle (82) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Kreick, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47 Krisher, Bill (65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955,56,57 Krivanek, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 (M) Kuhn, Buster (38,39) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997-99 Kulbeth, Ralph L. (51,69) . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Kunkle, Steve (58) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Kusiak, Joe (68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968,69
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7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
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P Paaso, Dick (79) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966,67,68 Pace, Bobby W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Pace, Harrison W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950 Page, Bobby (18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Page, G. Robert (17) . . . . . . . . 1957,58,59,61 Page, Harland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1934 Paine, Charles W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949 Paine, Homer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48 Pair, Gaylengburn, Sam L. . . . . . . . . . . 1926 Pannell, Larry (66,69,94) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962 Pannell, Tommy (19) . . . . . . . . . . 1963,64,65 Pannell, William (56) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962 Pansze, Art (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1932,33,34 Pansze, William N. (2,11) . . . . . . 1931,32,33 Panter, Adam (64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Panter, Ben (67) . . . . . . . . . . . 1998,99,00,01 Parham, Duncan (82) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986,87 Parker, De’Mond (33,48) . . . . . . . 1996,97,98 Parker, James (42,87) . . . . . . . . . . . 1960,62 Parker, Kenneth W. . . . . . . . . . . . 1947,48,49 Parker, Paul (62,63,96) . . . . . . . . 1981,82,83 Parks, Edward Mickey (98) . . . . . . . . 1934,37 Parks, Jerry (58) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Parrish, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34 Parsons, Hillard, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 Pasque, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 (M) Patrick, Allen (23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005,06 Patterson, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 (M) Patterson, William A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922,24 Paul, Byron (27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978,79,80 Paul, Harold (71) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 Payne, James H. (67,78) . . . . . . . 1959,62,63 Payne, Jerry (55) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1957,58,59 Payne, Ron (86) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959,61 Peacock, Elvis (4) . . . . . . . . . . 1974,75,76,77 Pearce, Joe (41) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967,68,69 Pearson, Douglas B. (12) . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Pearson, Lindell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948,49 Pearson, Tom (80) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954 Peddycoat, Dick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944 Pegues, Rod (4,14) . . . . . . . . . 1978,80,81,82 Pelfrey, Carl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 (M) Pellow, Johnny (11) . . . . . . . . . . . 1956,57,58 Pemberton, Jerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 (T) Pena, Tony III (87) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Pendleton, Carl (68) . . . . . . . . . . 2004,05,06 Pennick, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922,23,24 Penny, JaJuan (85,89) . . . . . . . 1992,93,94,95 Peoples, Will (29) . . . . . . . . . . 2001,02,03,04 Perini, Dale (84,92) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960,61 Perkins, Antonio (4,28) . . . . . . 2001,02,03,04 Perry, Ed* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No dates Perry, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 Perry, Leon (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985,86,88,89 Perryman, A.G. (89) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970 Peters, Tony L. (16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74 Peters, Karl (15,19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Peters, Terry (16) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975,76,77 Peters, Tyrell (23,45) . . . . . . . 1993,94,95,96 Peters, Zarek (73,81,94) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Peterson, Adrian (28) . . . . . . . . . . 2004,05,06 Pettibone, Jerry (20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961 Pfrimmer, Don (43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967,68 Phebus, Wright (67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938 Phelps, Kelly (7) . . . . . . . . . . . 1978,79,81,82 Philips, Leon C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1915 Philips, Marland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928 Philips, Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1927 Phillips, Anthony (68) . . . . . . . . 1985,86,87,88 Phillips, Forb L. (38) . . . . . . . . . . 1968,69,70 Phillips, Jon (66) . . . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Phillips, Michael F. (89) . . . . . . . . 1974,75,76 Phillips, T. Ray (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1932 Phipps, Mike (91) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994,95,96 Pickard, Claud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1904,05,08 Pickett, Jeff (71) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983,84,85 Pierce, Clovis (41) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941 Pitchlynn, Thurman J. (36,41) . . . . . . . 1966 Pittman, Andre (60,70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Pleasant, Demarrio (51) . . . . . . . 2004,05,06 Pleasant, Ian (49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Porkorny, Charles D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922 Pomeroy, Gary (45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982,83 Pool, Brodney (23,40) . . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04
Pope, Eric (63) . . . . . . . . . . . 1982,83,84,85 Pope, Kenith (28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971,72,73 Porter, Jack D. (74) . . . . . . . . . 1966,67,68,69 Porterfield, John L. (82) . . . . . . . . . . . 1962,63 Poslick, Joe (65,94) . . . . . . . . . . . 1965,66,67 Poteat, Jowahn (21, 29) . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Potter, Byron (42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939 Potters, Gary (85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Potts, Frank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925,26 Powell, Raymond R. . . . . . . . . 1949,51,52,53 Powell, Roland (72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956 Powers, Clyde J. (29 . . . . . . . . . . 1971,72,73 Poynor, Ben (88) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34,35 Preston, Gene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Price, Harry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1906,07,10 Price, King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1923 Price, Lance (97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985,86,87 Price, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945,46,47,48 Pricer, Billy C. (43) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954,55,56 Prickett, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 Prince, Blair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 (M) Prince, Tony (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Pruitt, Greg (30,83) . . . . . . . . . . . 1970,71,72 Pryor, Brandon (56) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000,01
Q Qualls, Albert (81) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969,70,71 Quinn, Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . 1965,66,67,68 (T) Quinn, J.D. (63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005
R Radcliffe, Earle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1907,08,10 Raley, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Randolph, John (87) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 Randolph, Tim (58,85) . . . . . . . . . 1981,83,84 Rankins, Jejuan (17, 3) . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Rapacz, John J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47 Rasheed, Kenyon (33) . . . . . . . 1989,90,91,92 Ray, Darrol (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78,79 Ray, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1898 Ray, Terry (4,19) . . . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90,91 Rayburn, Tony (35) . . . . . . . . . 1983,84,85,86 Rayl, Brett (59) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004,05 Rector, Joe D. (80) . . . . . . . . . . . 1956,57,58 Reddell, Brad (84) . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90,91,92 Reddell, John C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950,51,52 Reed, Darrell (40) . . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Reed, Richard (51,96) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984,85 Reeds, Artie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1909 Reeds, Chester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1904,05 Reeds, Clarence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1904 Reeds, Claude E. . . . . . . . . . . 1910,11,12,13 Reese, Jerry (27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974,75,76 Reeves, Matt (42,99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Reilly, Mike (41,50) . . . . . . . . . . . 1977,79,80 Remy, William E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949 Rentie, Caesar (77) . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Rentzel, Lance (38) . . . . . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Resler, Jeff (71) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991,92,93,94 Reynolds, Ryan (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 Reynolds, Tanner (52) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999,00 Rhodes, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Rhodes, Steve (24) . . . . . . . . . 1976,77,78,80 Rhymes, George (4) . . . . . . . . 1980,81,83,84 Rhynes, Gary (42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 Rice, Jacob (68) . . . . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Richardson, Joe A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Richardson, Ramon (91) . . . . . . . . . 1999,00 Richey, Joey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 (T) Riddley, Steve (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Rideau, Rodney (45,47) . . . . . 1996,97,98,99 Riley, James (61,71) . . . . . . . . . . 1964,65,66 Ringer, Mike (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963,64,65 Ripley, J.M. “Mickey” (16) . . . . 1967,68,69,70 Risinger, R.L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 Roach, Larry (26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970,71,72 Roberson, Broderick (62) . . . . 1991,92,93,94 Roberts, Donald H. (89) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968 Roberts, C.C.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1896,97,98,1900 Roberts, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1901 Roberts, Greg (65) . . . . . . . . . . 1975,76,77,78 Roberts, Harold (29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1929,30
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Roberts, Hugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1908 Roberts, J.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52,53 Roberts, Willie (88) . . . . . . . . . . . 2003,04,05 Robertson, Dave (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971,72 Robertson, Melbourne (70) . . . . . 1933,34,35 Robinson, Bobbie (32) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1965,66 Robinson, David (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Robinson, Eric (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Robinson, George (72) . . . . . . . . . . . 2005,06 Robison, Leroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34 Rockford, Jim (2) . . . . . . . . . . . 1980,81,83,84 Roegiers, Sabastien (54) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Rogers, Charles E. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1911,12,13 Rogers, J.W. “Jim” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1907,10 Rogers, Jimmy (34) . . . . . . . . . 1974,76,77,78 Rogers, Joe (41) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996,97 Rogers, Otis R. (20) . . . . . . . . . . 1936,37,38 Rogers, Tyrone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Roland, Phil (99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977 Rolle, David (41) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956,57,58 Rollins, Zerrick (53,97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Romero, Frank (63,85,96) . . . . 1998,99,00,01 Rose, Michael (20) . . . . . . . . . 1994,95,96,97 Rosenberg, Collin (27,36) . . . . 1993,94,95,96 Ross, Alvin (25,34,48) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981,83 Ross, Dwight M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920 Ross, Eugene (39) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964,65,66 Ross, H. Grady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1909 Ross, Ronald K. (68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 Rousey, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1940 Roush, John (62) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972,73,74 Rowe, David (26,29,64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Rowe, William J. (12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959 Rowland, Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950,51,52 Royal, Darrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48,49 Royter, (Unknown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 Runbeck, Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1905 Runnels, J.D. (38) . . . . . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Russell, Clyde (30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74 Russell, Kleyn (39) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 Ruster, Dan (16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970,71,72
S Salmon, Don E. (39) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960 Sandefer, J.D. “Jakie” III (27) . . . . 1956,57,58 Sanders, Jerry (45) . . . . . . . . . 1978,80,81,82 Sandersfield, Melvin (25,41) . . 1959,60,61,62 Santee, Jack H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,52 Santee, Robert P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954 Sarratt, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47 Saunders, Thomas W. (70,91) . . . 1970,71,72 Savage, Antwone (6) . . . . . . . . 1999,00,01,02 Sawatzky, Mike (54) . . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90 Sawyer, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944 Schaefer, Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922,23,24 Schmitt, Pete (80) . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90,91,92 Scholl, Robert (52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958,59 Schreiner, Carl S. III (67) . . . . . . . . . 1963,64 Schreiner, Carl S., Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Schreiner, Henry F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945,49 Scott, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1956,57 Searcy, Byron (76) . . . . . . . . . . . 1955,56,57 Sellmyer, Greg (39) . . . . . . . . . . . 1976,78,79 Selmon, Dewey (91) . . . . . . . . 1972,73,74,75 Selmon, Lee Roy (93) . . . . . . . 1972,73,74,75 Selmon, Lucious (98) . . . . . . . . . . 1971,72,73 Severin, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1904,05,06 Sewell, Steve (13) . . . . . . . . . . 1981,82,83,84 Seymour, Bob (36) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1937,38,39 Shadid, Mitch (31) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1940,41,42 Shane, Dan S. (86) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967 Shankle, William (8) . . . . . . . . . . . 1991,92,94 Shanks, Patrick (51) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941,42 Sharp, Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944,45 Sharp, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 (M) Sharpe, Louis (70) . . . . . . . . . . . 1939,40,41 Shaw, Clinton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1917 Shaw, Derek (52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Shearer, Clifton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928 Shelby, Brandon (4,5) . . . . . . . 2001,02,03,04 Shelley, John A. (33) . . . . . . . . . . 1969,70,71 Shepard, Darrell (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980,81 Shepard, Derrick (3) . . . . . . . . 1983,84,85,86 Shepard, Woodie (23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976
Sherrod, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955,56,57 Shields, Bennie (74) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961,63 Shields, Larry (35) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963,64 Shilling, Jack C. (63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1957,58 Shipp, Jackie (49) . . . . . . . . . . 1980,81,82,83 Shirk, John (63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1937,38,39 Shoate, Myron (8,22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974,76 Shoate, Rod (43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972,73,74 Shoemaker, David (60,81) . . . . . . . . . 1987,88 Shores, Phillip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Short, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1900,01,02,03 Short, Gacicuis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1927 Short, Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1898,99 Short, Tom M. (85) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1936,37 Shotts, Ron (22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1965,66,67 Shotts, Steve (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970 Shoulders, Marvin (31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Sills, Jake (11,19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Silva, Frank R. . . . . . . . . . . 1948,49,50,51,52 Simcik, Douglas W. (45) . . . . . . . . . . 1976,77 Simmons, Brian (74) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Simmons, Homer (22) . . . . . . . . . 1940,41,42 Simmons, Milton E. (66) . . . . . . . . . . 1953,54 Simms, Dick E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930,31 Simms, Terrance (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001,02 Simon, E.N. (34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74 Simpson, Broderick (51) . . . . . 1993,94,95,96 Simpson, Nick (58) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Simpson, Travis (53) . . . . . . . . 1983,84,85,86 Sims, Billy (20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975,77,78,79 Sims, Fred (23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981,82 Sims, Jerry L. (79,91) . . . . . . . . . 1968,69,70 Sims, Richard (5,12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930,31 Sims, Wes (60) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001,02,03,04 Singletary, Hinston L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928 Sitton, Ken (18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80 Skidgel, Wesley A. (22) . . . . . . . . . . . 1962,63 Skinner, Mike (75) . . . . . . . . . . 1999,00,01,02 Skinner, Reggie (21,22,24) . . . . . . . . 1998,99 Slater, Bob (68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981,82,83 Slaughter, Trae (23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997,98 Slough, Elmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1923,24 Smalley, Harley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944 Smith, C. Lyle (40) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939,40,41 Smith, C. Michael (39) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970 Smith, David (38,44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972,73 Smith, Dean C. (72) . . . . . . . . . . . 1948,49,50 Smith, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949,50,51 Smith, Fred C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1927 Smith, Jarvis (4,28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000,01 Smith, Jay (61,71) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996, 98,99 Smith, John L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1899 Smith, Josh (77) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Smith, Leon L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1927 Smith, Michael G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 Smith, Norman W. (16) . . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 Smith, Pete (90) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1935,36,37 Smith, Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1897 Smith, Reggie (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005,06 Smith, Robert E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968 (M) Smith, Todd (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983,84,85 Smith, Travian (36) . . . . . . . . . 1994,95,96,97 Smith, Trent (88) . . . . . . . . . . 1999,00, 01,02 Smitherman, Don (24) . . . . . . . . . 1986,88,89 Smoot, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918,19,20,21 Snell, Ernest B. (36,41) . . . . . . . . . . . 1930,31 Snodgress, M.H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925 Soloman, DeMario (34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Songy, Darrell (16) . . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80,82 Soult, Timothy A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 (T) Sparkman, Homer (71) . . . . . . . . . . . 1943,44 Sparks, Keith (29,61) . . . . . . . . . . 1993,94,95 Spears, Roy A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1911,12,13 Speegle, Cliff (24) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938,39,40 Spence, Armand (47) . . . . . . . . . . 1997,98,99 Spencer, Mike (51) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Spottswood, Ed (42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938 Stacy, James (35) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1932,33,34 Stacy, Ronnie Lee (78,96) . . . . . . . . . 1970,71 Stafford, Anthony (25) . . . . . . . 1985,86,87,88 Stahl, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921 Stamps, Harry, Jr. (76) . . . . . . . 1992,93,94,95 Stanberry, Keith (19) . . . . . . . . 1981,82,83,84 Stanley, Raymond (28) . . . . . . . . . . . 1929,30 Steele, David A. (89,90) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Steele, Jack (44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1940,41,42
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Z Zabel, Steve (82) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967,68,69 Zaslaw, Dane (45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department has made every effort to verify lettermen information. We welcome any clarifications or adjustments. Please contact Kenny Mossman (kmossman@ou.edu) or Chris Freet (cfreet@ ou.edu).
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HISTORY
Wade, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 (M) Waggoner, Roy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1904,05,06 Waggoner, F.E. “Gene” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1929 Walker, Ab D. (1,10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930,31 Walker, Barrion (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980,81 Walker, Barth P. (76) . . . . . . . . . . 1935,36,37 Walker, Brandon (73) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Walker, Darnell (28) . . . . . . . . . . 1990,91,92 Walker, Marcus (24) . . . . . . . . . . . 2004,05,06 Walker, Wade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48,49 Wallace, Dave (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47 Wallace, Polly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1924,25,26 Wallace, Randy (50,90) . . . . . . 1988,89,90,91 Walling, Vernon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1906,07,08 Walrond Jr., George A. (98) . . . . . . . 1976,77 Wantland, C.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1907,08
York, Marshall R. (72) . . . . . . . . . 1958,59,60 Young, Dalton (75) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Young, Gary L. (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74 Young, Herbert (23,48) . . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80 Young, Paul (15,22,45) . . . . . . . . . . . 1930,31 Young, Roland “Waddy” (49) . . . . 1936,37,38
SEASON REVIEW
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THE SOONERS
Vachon, Mike (92) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1966,67 Vallance, Chad Y. (65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941 Valora, Forrest (82) . . . . . . . . . 1977,78,79,80 Van Burkleo, Bill (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961 Van Camp, Eric (31) . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74,75 Van Goethen, Melanie . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 (T) Van Horn, Bruce . . . . . . . . 1957,58,59,60 (M) Van Keirsbilck, Mark (76) . . . . 1986,87,88,89 Van Osdol, Scott (31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Van Pool, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1951,53 Vardeman, Barry (39) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Vardeman, Robert (66) . . . . . . . . . . . 1963,65 Vardeman, Ryan (35,55) . . . . . . . . . . 1995,96 Vaughan, Mike (79) . . . . . . . . . . 1974,75,76 Venable, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Venable, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944,45 Vermillion, Larry (62) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1962,63 Vessels, Billy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1950,51,52 Vickers, David (10,18) . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 Vickers, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90 (T) Vitito, Tim (68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991 Vogel, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944,45 Vogle, Daniel O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922 Voiles, John David (60) . . . . . . . . 1962,63,64 von Schamann, Uwe (10) . . . . . . 1976,77,78 Von Tungeln, Rudolph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916
Winblood, Bill (57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960 Winchester, Mike (12,22) . . . . . . . 1984,85,86 Winfrey, Ronald M. (64,96) . . . . . . . . 1965,66 Wingate, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1899,1900 Winters, Chet (40) . . . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81,82 Wise, Mike (65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987,88,89 Wise, Casey (99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Wolf, Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1905,06,07,08 Wolfe, D.J. (25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004,05,06 Wolfe, Zetta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925 Wolverton, M.E. “Woody” . . . . . . . . . 1953,54 Wood, Eddie (27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959 Wood, Steven Norvel (62) . . . . . . 1938,39,40 Woods, Billy Joe (M) . . . . . 1958,59,61,62,63 Woods, C.A. “Tony” (67,99). . . 1985,86,87,88 Woods, Clovis (4,37) . . . . . . . . 1996,97,98,99 Woods, Mike (2,41) . . . . . . . . . 1996,97,98,99 Woods, Mort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1909,10 Woodson, Paul (38) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939 Woodworth, Calvin (60) . . . . . . . . 1953,54,55 Woolfolk, Andre (17) . . . . . . . . 1999,00,01,02 Wooten, W.G. (21) . . . . . . . . . . . 1942,43,44 Works, Renaldo (47) . . . . . . . . 2000,01,02,03 Wren, Ricky (92) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991,92,93 Wright, Curtis Truman . . . . . . . . . . . . 1947,48 Wright, John W. “Bill” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944 Wright, Lonnie Gene (70) . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Wright, Sonny Thelton (18) . . . . . . . . 1942,43 Wright, Willie (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 Wyatt, Bobby J. (52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961 Wylie, Gary (37,40) . . . . . . . . . . . 1960,61,62 Wylie, Joe (22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970,71,72
COACHING STAFF
Tabor, Dion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 (T) Tabor, Paul (73) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977,78,79 Tabor, Phil (74) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975,76,77,78 Talbott, George V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1957 Tallchief, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Tanner, Baron (76,92) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994,95 Tarlton, Stephen F. (61) . . . . . . . 1968,69,70 Tate, Larry Wayne (94) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Taton, Bruce (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977,78,79 Tatum, John E. (50,64) . . . . . . . . 1960,61,62 Taylor, Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925,26,27 Taylor, Fenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1928,29 Taylor, Jim (67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972,73,74 Taylor, L. Geary (34,40) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1961 Taylor, Otis (11) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90,91,92 Taylor, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 (M) Taylor, Sherwood A. (31) . . . . . . . 1977,78,79 Teel, Charles (33,47) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930,31 Teeter, George Howard . . . . . . . . 1938,40,41 Tennell, Adron (80) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Tennyson, Dewey (28,94) . . . . . . 1932,34,35 Terrell, David (19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967 Thatcher, J.T. (15,28) . . . . . . . . 1997,98,99,00 Thibodeaux, Calvin (58) . . . . . 2003,04,05,06 Thomas, Chuck (73) . . . . . . . . 1981,82,83,84 Thomas, Clendon (35) . . . . . . . . . 1955,56,57 Thomas, George C. . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48,49 Thomas, Jamie (38) . . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74,75 Thomas, Jim (44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1936,37,38 Thomas, Keith (28,81) . . . . . . . 1973,74,75,76 Thomas, W.S. (25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964 Thompson, Bobby (29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1968 Thompson, Charles (6,16) . . . . . . . . . 1987,88 Thompson, James . . . . . . . . . . 1921,22,23,24 Thompson, Jerry (66) . . . . . . . . . 1957,58,59 Thompson, Kevin (22) . . . . . . . 1986,87,88,89 Thompson, Michael (21,45) . . . . . . . 1992,96 Thompson, Michael (19) . . . . . 1999,00,02,03 Thompson, Paul (14, 12) . . . . . 2002,03,05,06 Thompson, Scott (19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Thompson, Travis (25,26) . . . . . . . . . . . 1990
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Ward, Allen (28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Ward, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1957,58 Ward, Dennis (61,71,78) . . . . . . . . . 1961,62 Ward, Jeffery C. (61) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977,78 Ward, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1926,27,28 Ward, Stanley (82) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958 Warmack, Bob (11) . . . . . . . . . . . 1966,67,68 Warner, Bobby (16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Warren, Corey (2) . . . . . . . . . . 1990,91,92,93 Warren, Guy (11,15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1929,30 Washington, Joe (24) . . . . . . . 1972,73,74,75 Waters, Ron L. (35,44) . . . . . . . . 1972,73,74 Watkins, Chris (74) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991 Watkins, Smith (16,40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1931 Watkins, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 (M) Watson, Johnny A. (76) . . . . . . . . 1968,69,70 Watts, Bennett (15) . . . . . . . . . . . 1957,59,60 Watts, Bill (69,71) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959 Watts, Elbert (15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 Watts, J.C. (1,19) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978,79,80 Weatherford, Jennifer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 (T) Weatherall, James . . . . . . . . . . 1948,49,50,51 Webb, Terry D. (66) . . . . . . . . . . 1973,74,75 Weddington, Darrell (30,87) . . . . . . . . . 1984 Weddington, Mike (88) . . . . . . 1979,80,81,82 Weedn, Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1911,12 Welch, Tim (45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971,72,73 Wells, Ben D. (71) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958 Wenzl, Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989,90 (T) Wesley, Maylon (5,31) . . . . . . . 1992,93,94,95 West, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944,45 West, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 (T) West, Stanley B. . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48,49 Wetherbee, Phillip L. (63,70) . . . . . . . . 1965 Whaley, Steve (18,57) . . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81 Wheeler, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 (T) Wheeler, Gordon (88,97) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967 Wheeler, J.W. (79) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933,34,35 Wheeler, Jeff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 (T) Whisenant, John B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916 White, Billy (50,73) . . . . . . . . . . . 1959,60,61 White, Brad (76) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 White, C. Lazelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922,23,24 White, Derrick (14) . . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,86,87 White, Jason (18) . . . . . . . 2000,01,02,03,04 White, Phil E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918,19,20 White, Terrance (13) . . . . . . . . 1995,96,97,98 Whited, Marvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1939,40,41 Whittington, Claude L. (21,43) . . 1931,32,33 Wickersham, Taylor (61) . . . . . 1994,95,96,97 Wilcox, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1923 Wilhelm, George (55) . . . . . . . . . 1937,38,39 Wilhite, Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1909 Wilkerson, Jimmy (45) . . . . . . . . . 2000,01,02 Wilkins, Greg (90) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991 Williams, Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 (M) Williams, Charles A. (56) . . . . . . . . . . . 1966 Williams, Curtice (91,93) . . . . 1985,86,87,88 Williams, Dante (98) . . . . . . . . 1986,87,88,89 Williams, Darien (41) . . . . . . . . . . 2004,05,06 Williams, Dewey (32,56) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Williams, Earnest (20) . . . . . . . . . 1990,91,92 Williams, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 Williams, Gerald (10) . . . . . . . . 1995,96,97,98 Williams, Gregory (59) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987,89 Williams, Jeff (36,86) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977,81 Williams, John (98) . . . . . . . . . . . 2004,05,06 Williams, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983,84 Williams, Roy (38) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999,00,01 Williams, Sammy (65,75) . . . . . . . . . 1996,97 Williams, Steve (76) . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81,82 Williams, Steve (98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996,97 Williams, Trent (71) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Williams, Troy (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 Wilmoth, Evert G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916,17 Wilson, Bryon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 (M) Wilson, Charles Hugh (31,46) . . . . . . 1930,31 Wilson, Chris (30) . . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90,91 Wilson, Corey (99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991,92 Wilson, Danny (98) . . . . . . . . . 1980,81,82,83 Wilson, Keith (87) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977 Wilson, Matt (60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991,94 Wilson, Remardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Wilson, Stanley (32) . . . . . . . . 1979,80,81,82 Wilson, Travis (43, 4) . . . . . . . 2002,03,04,05 Wilson-Guest, Jeremy (91,96) . . . 1998,99,00
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Thomsen, Todd (91) . . . . . . . . 1985,86,87,88 Thornton, Mike (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998,99 Thunander, Eric (53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999,00 Tigart, Thurman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943,44,45 Tillery, Jerry (89) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958,59,60 Tillman, A.M. “Pete” . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48 Tillman, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943,45 Tillman, Spencer (20,34) . . . . . 1983,84,85,86 Timberlake, R.W. (81) . . . . . . . . . 1954,55,56 Tippens, Trey (88) . . . . . . . . . 1989,90,91,92 Tipps, Ken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1947,48,49 Tipton, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 (M) Titsworth, John (69,78) . . . . . . . . 1966,67,68 Todd, Nelson Page (71) . . . . . . . . . . . 1969,71 Tolbert, James R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916 Toney, Chris (39,42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Townsend, Dan (39) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003,04 Travis, Reese (55,66,70) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Tribby, Floyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1912 Trotter, Jess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1946,47,48 Trousdale, J.R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 (T) Truesdell, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1905,06 Truitt, John (41) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981,83 Tubbs, Jerry (53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954,55,56 Tucker, Josh (61) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Tupper, Jeff (78,91) . . . . . . . . . 1982,83,84,85 Turner, Richard (96) . . . . . . . . 1977,78,79,80 Tyler, Claude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1919 Tyler, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918,19,20,21 Tyree, James E. (41) . . . . . . . . 1941,42,46,47
BOOMER S OONER
Steffen, Roger (9,51) . . . . . . . . . . 1998,99,00 Steinberger, Clinton C. . . . . . . . . . . . 1922,23 Steinbock, Delmar (35) . . . . . . . . . . . 1934,35 Steines, William (36) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Stell, Damon (27) . . . . . . . . . . 1984,85,87,88 Stensrud, Bruce (17) . . . . . . . . . 1967,68,69 Stephens, Cedric (7,22) . . . . . 1995,96,97,98 Stephens, Darren (25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Stephens, Sam (50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941,42 Stephenson, Robert L. (31) . . . . . 1965,66,67 Stevenson, Ralph (46,61) . . . . . . 1937,38,39 Steward, J.N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Stidham, J. Thomas (16) . . . . . . . . . . . 1966 Stiller, Don (89) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955,56,57 Stogner, C.H. (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930,31 Stoia, Sam (56) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Stokes, George (79) . . . . . . . . . . 1961,62,63 Stokes, Ricky (46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971,73 Stone, Clifford O., Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945 Stout, Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 (T) Stover, Albert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944,45 Stover, Robert L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1944 Strait, Derrick (2) . . . . . . . . . . . 2000,01,02,03 Strong, Fred (81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Strouvelle, C.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922 Struck, Mike (92) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971,72,73 Sturch, John (88) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 Sturm, Bill (11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1955 Sullivan, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Sullivan, Glenn (9,11) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986,87 Sumpter, R.O. “Bob”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1926 Suntrup, Tom (46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977 Sutton, Anthony P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Swank, Floyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1905 Swanson, Garry F. (49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Swanson, Lance (21) . . . . . . . . . . 1988,89,90 Swanson, T.M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922 Swartz, P.W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1909 Swatek, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1915 Swatek, Roy E. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1918,19,20,21 Swofford, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1931
187 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
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SOONERS IN THE NFL DRAFT 2007 (3) Pos Team Rd Pick Adrian Peterson . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . 7th Rufus Alexander . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . 176th C.J. Ah You . . . . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . 239th 2006 (6) Davin Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Tampa Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Chester . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dusty Dvoracek . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . WR . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clint Ingram . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . J.D. Runnels . . . . . . . . . . . . FB . . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1st . . . . . . . 23rd 2nd . . . . . . . 56th . 3rd . . . . . . . 73rd 3rd . . . . . . . 78th . 3rd . . . . . . . 80th 6th . . . . . . 195th
2005 (10) Jammal Brown . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . WR . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brodney Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . S . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . WR . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Cody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Jones . . . . . . . . . WR . . . . Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . Antonio Perkins . . . . . . . . . . CB . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donte Nicholson . . . . . . . . . S . . . . . Tampa Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . Lance Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wes Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1st . . . . . . . 15th 1st . . . . . . 22nd 2nd . . . . . . . 34th 2nd . . . . . . . 39th 2nd . . . . . . . 53rd 3rd . . . . . . . 96th 4th . . . . . . 103rd 5th . . . . . . 141st 5th . . . . . . 168th 6th . . . . . . 177th
2004 (3) Tommie Harris . . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 14th Teddy Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 37th Derrick Strait . . . . . . . . . . . . CB . . . . New York Jets . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 76th 2003 (4) Andre Woolfolk . . . . . . . . . . CB . . . . Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . Quentin Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jimmy Wilkerson . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . Kansas City . . . . . . . . . . . Trent Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . TE . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1994 (2) Aubrey Beavers . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 54th Rickey Brady . . . . . . . . . . . . TE . . . . . L.A. Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . 167th 1993 (2) Pos Team Rd Pick Darnell Walker . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . 178th Joey Mickey . . . . . . . . . . . . . TE . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . 190th 1992 (9) Joe Bowden . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 133rd Brian Brauninger . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . 146th Mike Gaddis . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . 152nd Stacey Dillard . . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . 153rd Terry Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . 158th Jason Belser . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . 8th . . . . . . 197th Corey Mayfield . . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . 10th . . . . . . 269th Brandon Houston . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . . 326th Chris Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . . 331st 1991 (5) Adrian Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . TE . . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . 103rd James Goode . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 114th Frank Blevins . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . 169th Scott Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th . . . . . . 209th Tom Backes . . . . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10th . . . . . 272nd 1990 (3) Kevin Thompson . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . 162nd Leon Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . L.A. Raiders . . . . . . . . . . . 9th . . . . . . 230th Ken McMichel . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . . 330th
1st . . . . . . . 28th 4th . . . . . . 108th 6th . . . . . . 189th 7th . . . . . . 223rd
2002 (2) Roy Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . S . . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . . 8th Rocky Calmus . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 77th 2001 (2) Torrance Marshall . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . 72nd Josh Heupel . . . . . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . 177th 2000 (2) Stockar McDougle . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 20th William Bartee . . . . . . . . . . . CB . . . . Kansas City . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 54th 1999 (3) Jermaine Fazande . . . . . . . . RB . . . . San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 60th De’Mond Parker . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 159th Kelly Gregg . . . . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . 173rd 1998 (4) Stephen Alexander . . . . . . . TE . . . . . Washington . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travian Smith . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sammy Williams . . . . . . . . . OL . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2nd . . . . . . . 48th 5th . . . . . . 124th 5th . . . . . 152nd 6th . . . . . . 164th
1997 (2) Barron Tanner . . . . . . . . . . . DL . . . . . Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 149th Rod Manuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . DL . . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . 199th 1996 (6) Cedric Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . . Jerald Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrius Johnson . . . . . . . . . CB . . . . Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . OL . . . . Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendell Davis . . . . . . . . . . . CB . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.R. Conrad . . . . . . . . . . . . . OL . . . . New England . . . . . . . . . .
1st . . . . . . . . 5th 3rd . . . . . . . 83rd 4th . . . . . 122nd 5th . . . . . . 161st 6th . . . . . . 207th 7th . . . . . . 247th
188 2007 OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL GUIDE
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SOONERS IN THE NFL DRAFT
1st . . . . . . . . 1st 5th . . . . . . 120th 5th . . . . . . 133rd 8th . . . . . . 221st
1986 (4) Tony Casillas . . . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 2nd Kevin Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Tampa Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 40th Jeff Tupper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 116th Marcus Dupree . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . L.A. Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . . 327th
1982 (4) Bill Bechtold . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . L.A. Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Crouch . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Reilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . L.A. Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lyndle Byford . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Kansas City . . . . . . . . . . .
3rd . . . . . . . 67th 5th . . . . . . 113th 8th . . . . . . 207th 9th . . . . . . 241st
1976 (7) Lee Roy Selmon . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . Tampa Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Washington . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . . WR . . . . Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dewey Selmon . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Tampa Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . Tinker Owens . . . . . . . . . . WR . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . Jimbo Elrod . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Kansas City . . . . . . . . . . . Tony DiRienzo . . . . . . . . . . . K . . . . . San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1st . . . . . . . . 1st 1st . . . . . . . . 4th 1st . . . . . . . 11th 2nd . . . . . . . 60th 4th . . . . . . . 96th 5th . . . . . . 144th 8th . . . . . . 212th
1975 (10) Rod Shoate . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . New England . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 41st Tony Peters . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . 82nd Randy Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 96th Kyle Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 113th John Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . WR . . . . San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . 134th Wayne Hoffman . . . . . . . . . . TE . . . . . Kansas City . . . . . . . . . . . 8th . . . . . . 189th Clyde Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10th . . . . . . 239th Jerry Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14th . . . . . . 355th John Roush . . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th . . . . . . 370th Grant Burget . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . 15th . . . . . 372nd 1974 (7) Durwood Keeton . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 85th Gary Baccus . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . New York Jets . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 110th Clyde Powers . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 119th Kenith Pope . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th . . . . . . 227th Eddie Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . New England . . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . . 296th Dave Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . 14th . . . . . . 349th Lucious Selmon . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . New England . . . . . . . . . 16th . . . . . . 399th
HISTORY
1981 (8) David Overstreet . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 13th Keith Gary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 17th Steve Rhodes . . . . . . . . . . WR . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 88th Richard Turner . . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . 105th Louis Oubre . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 112th Ken Sitton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . 8th . . . . . . 204th J.C. Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . New York Jets . . . . . . . . . . 8th . . . . . . 213th Forest Valora . . . . . . . . . . . . TE . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . 11th . . . . . 282nd
1977 (5) Horace Ivory . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . New England . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 44th Sidney Brown . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . New England . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . 82nd Mike Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 88th Jerry Anderson . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . 105th Jim Culbreath . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . 10th . . . . . . 260th
SEASON REVIEW
1984 (7) Rick Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . . 9th Jackie Shipp . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 14th Dwight Drane . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 14th Bob Slater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Washington . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 31st Scott Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . 32nd Thomas Benson . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 36th Paul Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . . 325th 1983 (3) Steve Haworth . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . 142nd Weldon Ledbetter . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Tampa Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . 185th Stanley Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th . . . . . . 248th
1978 (4) Pos Team Rd Pick Elvis Peacock . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . L.A. Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 20th David Hudgens . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 84th Karl Baldischwiler . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . 178th Richard Murray . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11th . . . . . . 289th
THE SOONERS
1985 (5) Pos Team Rd Pick Steve Sewell . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 26th Buster Rhymes . . . . . . . . . WR . . . . Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 85th Danny Bradley . . . . . . . . . . WR . . . . L.A. Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . 189th Chuck Thomas . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th . . . . . . 199th Jim Rockford . . . . . . . . . . . . S . . . . . Tampa Bay . . . . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . . 316th
1979 (10) Greg Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Tampa Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 33rd Reggie Mathis . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 38th Sam Claphan . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 47th Kenny King . . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . 72nd Phil Tabor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 90th Victor Hicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . TE . . . . . L.A. Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . 122nd Daryl Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . 143rd Thomas Lott . . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . 144th Uwe Von Schamann . . . . . . K . . . . . Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . 189th Reggie Kinlaw . . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . . 320th
COACHING STAFF
1987 (4) Brian Bosworth* . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spencer Tillman . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Migliazzo . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * NFL Supplemental Draft
1st . . . . . . . . 5th 1st . . . . . . . 13th 2nd . . . . . . . 51st 3rd . . . . . . . 67th 4th . . . . . . . 99th 4th . . . . . . 106th 5th . . . . . . 116th 5th . . . . . . 133rd 6th . . . . . . 148th 6th . . . . . . 164th 7th . . . . . . 171st 7th . . . . . . 189th 8th . . . . . . 200th
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
1988 (13) Rickey Dixon . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . TE . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . Dante Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Hutson . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lydell Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . Darrell Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . Troy Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derrick White . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derrick Crudup . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . L.A. Raiders . . . . . . . . . . . Caesar Rentie . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Collins . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . .
1980 (9) Billy Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . . 1st George Cumby . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 26th Darrol Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 40th John Goodman . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 56th Fred Nixon . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 87th Paul Tabor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 130th Bud Hebert . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . 179th Barry Burget . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . New England . . . . . . . . . . 9th . . . . . . 235th Mike Babb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11th . . . . . . 284th
BOOMER S OONER
1989 (4) Anthony Stafford . . . . . . . . WR . . . . Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . 152nd Eric Mitchel . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . 165th Tony Woods . . . . . . . . . . . . . DT . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th . . . . . . 216th Anthony Phillips . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . . 333rd
189 1950
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
SOONERS IN THE NFL DRAFT 1973 (11) Derland Moore . . . . . . . . . . . DE . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 29th Greg Pruitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 30th Al Chandler . . . . . . . . . . . . . TE . . . . . Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 43rd Leon Crosswhite . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 44th Joe Wylie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WR . . . . Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . 101st Tom Brahaney . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 108th Ken Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . 164th Dan Ruster . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . New England . . . . . . . . . 10th . . . . . . 238th Dean Unruh . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . 292nd Ray Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . New England . . . . . . . . . 14th . . . . . 342nd Larry Roach . . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17th . . . . . . 424th 1972 (4) Pos Team Rd Pick Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 46th Al Qualls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th . . . . . . 191st Roy Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th . . . . . . 234th John Shelley . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17th . . . . . . 417th 1971 (3) John Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . 179th Steve Castell . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . 10th . . . . . . 248th Monty Johnson . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . 17th . . . . . . 427th 1970 (6) Steve Zabel . . . . . . . . . . . . . TE . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . . 6th Jim Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 13th Steve Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 19th Ken Mendenhall . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 116th Jack Porter . . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . New York Jets . . . . . . . . . . 8th . . . . . . 167th Joe Killingsworth . . . . . . . . WR . . . . Boston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17th . . . . . 420nd 1969 (1) Eddie Hinton . . . . . . . . . . . . FL . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 25th 1968 (3) Bob Kalsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th . . . . . . 199th Granville Liggins . . . . . . . . . LB . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10th . . . . . . 256th Ron Shotts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RB . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11th . . . . . 292nd 1967 (5) Jim Riley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 29th Ben Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 80th James Jackson . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 96th Eugene Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . 9th . . . . . . 237th Tom Stidham . . . . . . . . . . . . K . . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . 13th . . . . . 320nd 1966 (2) Carl McAdams . . . . . . . . . . . CB . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . . 8th Mike Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10th . . . . . . 149th 1965 (6) Lance Rentzel . . . . . . . . . . . HB . . . . Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 23rd Ralph Neely . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 28th John Flynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . . 67th Jim Grisham . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . . 79th Larry Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14th . . . . . . 193rd Ed McQuarters . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18th . . . . . . 250th 1964 (3) Joe Don Looney . . . . . . . . . Glen Condren . . . . . . . . . . . John Garrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963 (3) Jim Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dennis Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Lea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B . . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 12th T . . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . 11th . . . . . 152nd LB . . . . . Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . 14th . . . . . . 189th G . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th . . . . . . 101st T . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . 9th . . . . . . 116th B . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14th . . . . . . 185th
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1961 (3) Ron Hartline . . . . . . . . . . . . . FB . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 51st Mike McClellan . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . . 80th Phil Lohmann . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . 14th . . . . . . 195th 1960 (3) Pos Team Rd Pick Prentice Gautt . . . . . . . . . . . FB . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 19th Bobby Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . 10th . . . . . . 119th Gilmer Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . 20th . . . . . . 233rd 1959 (3) Dave Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . . 5th Bob Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 17th Ross Coyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . 20th . . . . . . 237th 1958 (4) Clendon Thomas . . . . . . . . . Billy Krisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doyle Jennings . . . . . . . . . . Dennit Morris . . . . . . . . . . . .
B . . . . . Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 19th G . . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . 32nd T . . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . 14th . . . . . . 164th B . . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . 18th . . . . . . 215th
1957 (7) Jerry Tubbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . Chicago Bears . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 10th Tommy McDonald . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 31st Jimmy Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . . 50th Billy Pricer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . . 65th Ed Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . . 75th Bob Derrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . 142nd Tom Emerson . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Chicago Bears . . . . . . . . 28th . . . . . . 336th 1956 (4) Cecil Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Burris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bo Bolinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Mobra . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 44th B . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . . 68th G . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . 13th . . . . . . 149th E . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . 20th . . . . . . 241st
1955 (6) Max Boydston . . . . . . . . . . . Kurt Burris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buddy Leake . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Herndon . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Champlin . . . . . . . . . . Carl Allison . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 2nd C . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 13th B . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 29th B . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . 16th . . . . . 182nd T . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . 18th . . . . . . 217th B . . . . . Chicago Bears . . . . . . . . 22nd . . . . . . 263rd
1954 (5) Larry Grigg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Merrill Green . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . J.D. Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juel Sweatte . . . . . . . . . . . .
B . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 16th B . . . . . Washington . . . . . . . . . . 10th . . . . . . 116th T . . . . . Washington . . . . . . . . . . 14th . . . . . . 164th G . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . 17th . . . . . . 195th B . . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . 30th . . . . . . 355th
1953 (6) Billly Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 2nd Eddie Crowder . . . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . 22nd Buck McPhail . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 26th Tom Catlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 38th Dick Bowman . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . 15th . . . . . . 177th Tom Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . 15th . . . . . . 180th 1952 (2) Jim Weatherall . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 17th Ed Rowland . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . 16th . . . . . 192nd
SOONERS IN THE NFL DRAFT
B . . . . . Washington . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . . 6th G . . . . . Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . 12th G . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . 82nd G . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . 14th . . . . . . 177th B . . . . . New York Bulldogs . . . . . 20th . . . . . . 250th B . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21st . . . . . . 265th
1949 (2) Myrle Greathouse . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . . 7th . . . . . . 62nd Jim Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . 23rd . . . . . . 225th 1948 (2) Nute Trotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Boston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17th . . . . . . 149th Ray Pearcy . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . Washington . . . . . . . . . . 18th . . . . . . 158th
1945 (4) W.G. Wooten . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee Kennon . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Fauble . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 21st T . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . 18th . . . . . . 180th T . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25th . . . . . . 260th B . . . . . Brooklyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28th . . . . . . 288th
1944 (5) Jim Tyree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clare Morford . . . . . . . . . . . . Max Fischer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Golding . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E . . . . . Brooklyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Chicago Bears . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Boston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Brooklyn . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12th . . . . . . 111th 22nd . . . . . . 227th 22nd . . . . . . 230th 23rd . . . . . . 233rd 27th . . . . . . 276th
1943 (4) Homer Simmons . . . . . . . . . Walter Lamb . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . Huel Hamm . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Chicago Bears . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10th . . . . . . . 85th 10th . . . . . . . 89th 17th . . . . . . 153rd 25th . . . . . . 231st
1936 (1) J.W. Wheeler . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 16th
OKLAHOMA AND THE NFL DRAFT Including the three Sooners selected in 2007, OU has had 330 players picked all-time in the NFL Draft. 37 of those players were taken in the first round including two overall No. 1 picks: running back Billy Sims in 1980 and defensive end Lee Roy Selmon in 1976. All-America linebacker Brian Bosworth was the No. 1 pick in the 1987 supplemental draft by Seattle. recent sooners picked early With Minnesota’s selection of Adrian Peterson in 2007, Oklahoma has now supplied first-round selections for the past six drafts. Davin Joseph was picked in the opening round by Tampa Bay in 2006. Jammal Brown and Mark Clayton were drafted in the first round in 2005. Tommie Harris went to Chicago in 2004, Andre Woolfolk was selected by Tennessee in 2003 and Roy Williams went to Dallas in 2002. MOST FIRST-ROUNDERS Oklahoma has had two seasons with three players selected in the first round: 1970 and 1976. The 1970 Draft featured Steve Zabel picked No. 6, Jim Files No. 13 and Steve Owens No. 19. In 1976, Lee Roy Selmon was selected No. 1 overall, Joe Washington No. 4 with Billy Brooks as the 11th overall pick. WHICH TEAMS HAVE DRAFTED THE MOST SOONERS? Several teams, for one reason or another, have historically picked Sooners in the NFL Draft. Two newer teams have never drafted a Sooner: Arizona / St. Louis Cardinals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Chicago Bears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Green Bay Packers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Carolina Panthers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Houston Texans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
HISTORY
1942 (4) Pos Team Rd Pick Jack Jacobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd . . . . . . . 12th Roger Eason . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 17th Orville Matthews . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . 32nd Marvin Whited . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Washington . . . . . . . . . . 15th . . . . . . 136th
1937 (3) Bill Breeden . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 25th Elmo “Bo” Hewes . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 35th Bill Conkwright . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . Chicago Bears . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . . 48th
SEASON REVIEW
B . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . . 31st G . . . . . Boston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th . . . . . . 42nd T . . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th . . . . . . 133rd B . . . . . Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . 23rd . . . . . . 220th B . . . . . Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . 32nd . . . . . . 300th
1938 (2) Pete Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 21st Ed Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . Washington . . . . . . . . . . . 9th . . . . . . . 79th
THE SOONERS
1946 (5) Joe Golding . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thurman Tigart . . . . . . . . . . Tom Tallchief . . . . . . . . . . . . Derald Lebow . . . . . . . . . . . John West . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1939 (5) Waddy Young . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Brooklyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 20th Hugh McCullough . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 26th Earl Crowder . . . . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . 10th . . . . . . 82nd Jim Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . 102nd Gil Duggan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . New York Giants . . . . . . . 15th . . . . . . 140th
COACHING STAFF
1947 (7) John Rapacz . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . Boston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 15th Paul “Buddy” Burns . . . . . . . G . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th . . . . . . . 31st Dave Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . 11th . . . . . . . 90th Charles Sarratt . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . 12th . . . . . . 101st Jack Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . 14th . . . . . 122nd Wade Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . 22nd . . . . . . 201st Bill Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Chicago Bears . . . . . . . . 27th . . . . . . 255th
1940 (9) Dick Favor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd . . . . . . . 17th Cecil Shirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 26th Frank Ivy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th . . . . . . . 27th J.R. Manley . . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Green Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th . . . . . . . 79th Bob Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Washington . . . . . . . . . . 10th . . . . . . . 88th Alton Coppage . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . 13th . . . . . . 111th Justin Bowers . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13th . . . . . . 116th Beryl Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . 16th . . . . . . 141st Ralph Stevenson . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . 18th . . . . . . 165th
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1950 (6) George Thomas . . . . . . . . . . Stan West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leon Manley . . . . . . . . . . . . Dee Andros . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrell Royal . . . . . . . . . . . . George Brewer . . . . . . . . . .
1941 (2) Hal Lahar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th . . . . . . . 79th Johnny Martin . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Chicago Bears . . . . . . . . 14th . . . . . . 128th
BOOMER S OONER
1951 (6) Pos Team Rd Pick Leon Heath . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Washington . . . . . . . . . . . 1st . . . . . . . . 4th Clair Mayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . Chicago Bears . . . . . . . . . 8th . . . . . . . 95th Noland Lang . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Los Angeles . . . . . . . . . . . 9th . . . . . . 107th Frankie Anderson . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11th . . . . . . 128th Ed Lisak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B . . . . . Chicago Bears . . . . . . . . 19th . . . . . . 229th Jim Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . Chicago Cards . . . . . . . . 23rd . . . . . . 271st
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
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ALL-TIME RESULTS
192
John A. Harts Era (1895)
Fred Ewing Era (1904)
Career Record: 0-1-0 (.000) 1895 Nov. 7
Career Record: 4-3-1 (.563)
(0-1) Oklahoma City (Town Team) . . . . L . . . . . 34-0
1896 (2-0, NO HEAD COACH) Oct. 28 Norman High* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 12-0 Nov. 11 Norman High* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 16-4
V.L. Parrington Era (1897-1900)
1904 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 25
(4-3-1) KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . . at Pauls Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Lawton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State # . . . . . . . . . . . . at Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O.C. MILITARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BETHANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T . . . . . . 0-0 W . . . . . 33-0 L . . . . . 16-0 W . . . . . . 6-0 W . . . . . 75-0 L . . . . 40-10 W . . . . . 71-4 L . . . . . 36-9
Career Record: 9-2-1 (.792)
1897 (2-0) Dec. 1 Oklahoma City (Town Team) . . . . W . . . . . 16-0 Dec. 31 Kingfisher College # . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 17-8 1898 (2-0) Nov. 17 Arkansas City* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . 5-0 Nov. 28 at Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 24-0 1899 Oct. 12 Oct. 24 Nov. 2
(2-1) KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . W . . . . . 39-6 at Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 11-5 at Arkansas City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 17-11
1900 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Nov. 6 Nov. 20
(3-1-1) at Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHILOCCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FORT RENO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kingfisher College . . . . . . . . . . ARKANSAS CITY . . . . . . . . . . . .
L . . . . . 28-2 W . . . . . 27-0 W . . . . . 79-0 T . . . . . . 0-0 W . . . . . 10-0
Fred Roberts Era (1901) Career Record: 3-2-0 (.600) 1901 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 25
(3-2) at Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAYLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Fairmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . . TEXAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L . . . . . W . . . . . W . . . . . W . . . . . L . . . . .
12-6 17-0 42-0 28-6 11-0
Mark M c Mahon Era (1902-03) Career Record: 11-7-3 (.595) 1902 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 24
(6-3) GUTHRIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Dallas Athletic Club . . . . . . . . . at Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMPORIA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . .
1903 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 25 Nov. 30 Dec. 3 Dec. 10
(5-4-3) at Chilocco Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 38-5 KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . . T . . . . . . 0-0 at Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . 6-6 at Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . 6-0 FAIRMONT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W. . . . . . 11-5 EMPORIA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . 6-6 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . 17-5 TEXAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . 11-5 ARKANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . 12-0 at Missouri Mines . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 12-6 at Bethany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 12-10 LAWTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 27-5
W . . . . . 62-0 L . . . . . 22-6 L . . . . . 11-6 W . . . . . 28-0 W . . . . . 30-0 W . . . . . 15-0 L . . . . . 22-5 W . . . . . . 6-5 W . . . . . 17-0
BENNIE OWEN Era (1905-26) Career Record: 122-54-16 (.677) 1905 Oct. 9 Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 24
(7-2) at Central Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . HASKELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS CITY MEDICS . . . . . . . WASHBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kingfisher College . . . . . . . . . . CENTRAL OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . BETHANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 28-0 W . . . . 18-12 L . . . . . 34-0 W . . . . . 33-0 L . . . . . . 9-6 W . . . . . . 2-0 W . . . . . 55-0 W . . . . . 58-0 W . . . . . 29-0
1906 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 28
(5-2-2) CENTRAL OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Central Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . PAWHUSKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SULPHUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Washburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 12-0 W . . . . . 11-6 W . . . . . 23-0 L . . . . . 20-4 L . . . . . 10-9 W . . . . . 17-0 T . . . . . . 0-0 W . . . . . 48-0 T . . . . . . 0-0
1907 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 19 Oct. 25 Nov. 9 Nov. 12 Nov. 15 Nov. 28
(4-4) at Kingfisher College . . . . . . . . . . CHILOCCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPWORTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . at Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WASHBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 32-0 W . . . . . 43-0 L . . . . . 15-0 W . . . . . 29-0 W . . . . . 67-0 L . . . . . 19-0 L . . . . 29-10 L . . . . . 12-0
1908 Sept. 25 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 5 Nov. 13 Nov. 19 Nov. 24
(8-1-1) at Central Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARKANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPWORTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEXAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAIRMONT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Washburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 51-5 W . . . . . 18-0 W . . . . . 51-0 L . . . . . 11-0 W . . . . . 33-4 W . . . . . 27-5 W . . . . . 24-0 W . . . . . 50-0 W . . . . . 12-4 T . . . . . . 6-6
1909 Sept. 23 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 17 Nov. 19 Nov. 29
(6-4) CENTRAL OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NW OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WASHBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas A&M at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . at Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Epworth* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 55-0 W . . . . . 46-5 L . . . . . 11-0 W . . . . . 23-2 L . . . . . 21-5 W . . . . . 42-8 W . . . . . 12-5 L . . . . . 14-8 L . . . . . 30-0 W . . . . 12-11
ALL CAPS indicate games played in Norman; * at Oklahoma City; # at Guthrie; ! at Chicago, Ill.
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1910 Oct. 7 Oct. 17 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 12 Nov. 28 Dec. 2
(4-2-1) at Kingfisher College . . . . . . . . . . at Central Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPWORTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 66-0 W . . . . . 79-0 W . . . . . 12-0 L . . . . . 26-0 L . . . . . . 2-0 W . . . . . . 3-0 T . . . . . . 3-3
1911 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 22 Nov. 30
(8-0) KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . WASHBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NW OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . 104-0 W . . . . . 62-0 W . . . . . 22-0 W . . . . . 37-0 W . . . . . 14-6 W . . . . . . 3-0 W . . . . . 34-6 W . . . . . . 6-3
1912 Oct. 5 Oct. 11 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 28
(5-4) at Kingfisher College . . . . . . . . . . CENTRAL OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas A&M at Houston . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 40-0 W . . . . . 87-0 W . . . . . 21-6 L . . . . . 14-0 W . . . . . . 6-5 L . . . . . 28-6 W . . . . . 16-0 L . . . . . 13-9 L . . . . 14-12
1913 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 31 Nov. 10 Nov. 21 Nov. 27
(6-2) KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . . at Central Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . NW OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . COLORADO* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 74-0 W . . . . . 83-0 W . . . . 101-0 L . . . . 20-17 W . . . . . 21-7 L . . . . . 14-6 W . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . 14-3
1914 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 9 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 26 Nov. 30
(9-1-1) CENTRAL OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . at Kingfisher College . . . . . . . . . . EAST CENTRAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HASKELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 67-0 W . . . . . 67-0 W . . . . . 96-6 W . . . . . 13-0 L . . . . . 32-7 T . . . . 16-16 W . . . . . 28-6 W . . . . 52-10 W . . . . . 35-7 W . . . . 33-12 W . . . . . 26-7
1915 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 25
(10-0, 3-0 SWC CHAMPIONS) KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . . at SW Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . NW OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARKANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 67-0 W . . . . . 55-0 W . . . . 102-0 W . . . . . 24-0 W . . . . 14-13 W . . . . 23-14 W . . . . 14-13 W . . . . . 24-0 W . . . . . 21-7 W . . . . . 26-7
1916 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25 Nov. 30
(6-5, 2-1 SWC) CENTRAL OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 27-0 at Oklahoma Baptist . . . . . . . . . . W. . . . . 107-0 SW OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 140-0 TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . 16-0 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . 21-7 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 23-14 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 21-13 at Kingfisher College . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 96-0 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 14-13 at Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 14-13 Oklahoma State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 41-7
ALL-TIME RESULTS
1919 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 27
(5-2-3, 2-1 SWC) at Central Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . . TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARKANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 40-0 W . . . . 157-0 L . . . . . 27-0 W . . . . . 12-7 T . . . . . . 7-7 T . . . . . . 6-6 T . . . . . . 0-0 L . . . . . . 7-6 W . . . . . 14-3 W . . . . . 33-6
1920 Oct. 9 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 25
(6-0-1, 4-0-1 MVC CHAMPIONS) CENTRAL OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 16-7 WASHINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 24-14 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 28-7 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 21-9 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 36-0 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . 7-7 DRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 44-7
1921 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 24
(5-3, 2-3 MVC) at Central Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 21-0 W . . . . . . 6-0 W . . . . 28-13 L . . . . . 44-0 W . . . . . 24-7 L . . . . 24-14 L . . . . . 14-7 W . . . . . 27-0
1922 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25 Dec. 2
(2-3-3, 1-2-2 MVC) CENTRAL OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEXAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . at Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 21-0 T . . . . . . 7-7 L . . . . . 39-7 L . . . . . 19-3 W . . . . 18-14 L . . . . . 32-7 T . . . . . . 3-3 T . . . . . . 0-0
1923 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Nov. 29
(3-5, 2-4 MVC) at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L . . . . . 24-0 W . . . . . 62-7 W . . . . . 12-0 L . . . . . . 7-3 W . . . . . 13-0 L . . . . 26-14 L . . . . 21-20 L . . . . 26-20
1924 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 27
(2-5-1, 2-3-1 MVC) CENTRAL OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Drake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L . . . . . . 2-0 W . . . . . 14-7 L . . . . . 28-0 L . . . . . . 6-0 L . . . . . 10-0 L . . . . . 20-0 W . . . . . . 7-0 T . . . . . . 7-7
1950
1926 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 25
(5-2-1, 3-2-1 MVC) ARKANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Drake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST. LOUIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 13-6 W . . . . . 11-0 L . . . . 15-12 W . . . . . 21-0 W . . . . . 10-7 L . . . . . 10-9 W . . . . . 47-0 T . . . . 14-14
Adrian Lindsey Era (1927-31) Career Record: 19-19-6 (.500) 1927 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 24
(3-3-2, 2-3 MVC) at Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CREIGHTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Central Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 13-7 T . . . . 13-13 L . . . . 20-14 T . . . . 14-14 W . . . . . 23-7 W . . . . . 26-7 L . . . . . 13-7 L . . . . . 20-7
1928 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Nov. 29
(5-3, 3-2 BIG 6) at Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CREIGHTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L . . . . . 10-7 W . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . 33-21 L . . . . . 13-0 L . . . . . 44-6 W . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . 46-0 W . . . . . 14-0
1929 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 28
(3-3-2, 2-2-1 BIG 6) at Creighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 26-0 L . . . . . 21-0 W . . . . 14-13 W . . . . . 21-7 L . . . . . . 7-0 T . . . . 13-13 T . . . . . . 7-7 L . . . . . 13-0
1930 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 27
(4-3-1, 3-1-1 BIG 6) NEW MEXICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 47-0 W . . . . . 20-7 L . . . . . 17-7 W . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . 19-13 L . . . . . 13-0 L . . . . . . 7-0 T . . . . . . 0-0
1931 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 26 Dec. 5 Dec. 12 Dec. 19 Dec. 26
(4-7-1, 1-4 BIG 6) RICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma City . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 19-6 L . . . . . 13-0 L . . . . . . 3-0 L . . . . . 14-0 L . . . . 13-12 W . . . . . 10-0 L . . . . . . 7-0 T . . . . . . 0-0 L . . . . . . 6-0 W . . . . . 20-7 L . . . . 39-20 W . . . . . . 7-0
LEWIE HARDAGE Era (1932-34) Career Record: 11-12-4 (.482) 1932 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 24
(4-4-1, 3-2 BIG 6) TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at George Washington . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . 21-6 L . . . . 17-10 W . . . . 20-13 L . . . . . . 7-0 L . . . . . 14-6 W . . . . 19-12 L . . . . . . 5-0 T . . . . . . 7-7
1933 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 23
(4-4-1, 3-2 BIG 6) VANDERBILT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . .
T . . . . . . 0-0 L . . . . . 20-6 W . . . . . . 9-0 W . . . . . 19-7 L . . . . . 16-7 W . . . . . 20-0 W . . . . . 21-0 L . . . . . 14-0 L . . . . . 13-0
1934 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 22 Dec. 1
(3-4-2, 2-2-1 BIG 6) CENTENARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . at George Washington . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . . 7-0 L . . . . . 19-0 L . . . . . . 6-0 T . . . . . . 7-7 W . . . . . 31-0 W . . . . . 12-0 L . . . . . . 8-7 T . . . . . . 0-0 L . . . . . . 3-0
LAWRENCE JONES Era (1935-36) Career Record: 9-6-3 (.583) 1935 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 28
(6-3, 3-2 BIG 6) COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEW MEXICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . . 3-0 W . . . . . 25-0 L . . . . . 12-7 W . . . . . 16-0 L . . . . . 19-0 L . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . 20-6 W . . . . . . 3-0 W . . . . . 25-0
1936 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 26
(3-3-3, 1-2-2 BIG 6) TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . .
T . . . . . . 0-0 W . . . . . . 8-0 L . . . . . . 6-0 W . . . . . 14-0 L . . . . . 14-0 T . . . . . . 7-7 T . . . . . . 6-6 L . . . . 21-14 W . . . . 35-13
HISTORY
W . . . . . 44-0 W . . . . . 58-0 W . . . . . 33-0 W . . . . 103-0 W . . . . . 13-7 W . . . . . 27-0
L . . . . . 16-0 W . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . . 9-0 L . . . . . 12-0 T . . . . . . 0-0 L . . . . 16-14 W . . . . . 28-0 W . . . . . 35-0
SEASON REVIEW
(6-0, 2-0 SWC CHAMPIONS) CENTRAL OKLAHOMA . . . . . . . . POST FIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phillips* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State* . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4-3-1, 3-3-1 MVC) at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Southern Methodist . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WASHINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . .
THE SOONERS
1918 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 28
1925 Oct. 3 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 26
COACHING STAFF
W . . . . . 99-0 W . . . . 179-0 W . . . . . 52-9 L . . . . . 44-0 W . . . . . 14-0 W . . . . . 14-7 L . . . . . 13-6 T . . . . . . 0-0 W . . . . . 80-0 L . . . . . . 9-0 L . . . . . 21-7
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
(6-4-1, 1-1-1 SWC) at Central Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . KINGFISHER COLLEGE . . . . . . . Phillips* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARKANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Camp Doniphan . . . . . . . . . . . .
BOOMER S OONER
1917 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Nov. 29 Dec. 15
193
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
ALL-TIME RESULTS Tom Stidham (1937-40) Career Record: 27-8-3 (.750) 1937 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 25
(5-2-2, 3-1-1 BIG 6) at Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . .
L . . . . . 19-7 W . . . . . . 6-0 T . . . . . . 7-7 T . . . . . . 0-0 L . . . . . . 6-3 W . . . . . 19-0 W . . . . . 33-7 W . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . 16-0
1938 (10-1, 5-0 BIG 6 CHAMPIONS) Oct. 1 at Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . 7-6 Oct. 8 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 13-0 Oct. 15 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 19-0 Oct. 22 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 14-0 Oct. 29 TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 28-6 Nov. 5 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 26-0 Nov. 12 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 21-0 Nov. 19 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 10-0 Nov. 24 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 19-0 Dec. 3 WASHINGTON STATE . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 28-0 Jan. 2 Tennessee* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . 17-0 *First Bowl Game: Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla. 1939 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 23
(6-2-1, 3-2 BIG 6) SOUTHERN METHODIST . . . . . . at Northwestern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T . . . . . . 7-7 W . . . . . 23-0 W . . . . 24-12 W . . . . . 27-7 W . . . . . 41-0 W . . . . . 38-6 W . . . . 13-10 L . . . . . . 7-6 L . . . . . 13-7
1940 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30
(6-3, 4-1 BIG 6) OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEMPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Santa Clara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . 29-27 L . . . . 19-16 W . . . . . 14-0 W . . . . . 20-7 L . . . . . 13-0 W . . . . . 13-0 W . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . . 9-6 L . . . . 33-13
DEWEY LUSTER Era (1941-45)
1943 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20
(7-2, 5-0 BIG 6 CHAMPIONS) NORMAN NAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tulsa* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1944 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25 Dec. 2
(6-3-1, 4-0-1 BIG 6 CHAMPIONS) NORMAN NAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 28-14 Texas A&M* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 21-14 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . 20-0 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 68-0 TCU* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 34-19 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 12-7 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . 21-21 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 20-0 Oklahoma State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . 28-6 Nebraska* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 31-12
1945 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
(5-5, 4-1 BIG 6) at Hondo, Texas, AAF . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEXAS A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 22-6 W . . . . 22-13 L . . . . . 13-7 L . . . . . 20-6 W . . . . . 37-0 W . . . . . 21-7 W . . . . 26-13 W . . . . 20-13 W . . . . . 26-7
W . . . . . 21-6 W . . . . . 20-0 L . . . . 19-14 L . . . . . 12-7 W . . . . . 39-7 W . . . . 41-13 L . . . . . 13-7 W . . . . . 14-7 L . . . . . 14-6 L . . . . . 47-0
Jim Tatum Era (1946) Career Record: 8-3-0 (.727)
1946 (8-3, 4-1 BIG 6 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 28 Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 5 TEXAS A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 12 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 19 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 26 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 2 at TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 9 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 16 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 23 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 30 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 North Carolina State* . . . . . . . . . . *Gator Bowl at Jacksonville, Fla.
L . . . . . 21-7 W . . . . . 10-7 L . . . . 20-13 W . . . . . 28-7 W . . . . . 63-0 W . . . . 14-12 L . . . . 16-13 W . . . . . 27-6 W . . . . . 27-6 W . . . . 73-12 W . . . . 34-13
Career Record: 27-18-3 (.594)
BUD WILKINSON Era (1947-63) Career Record: 145-29-4 (.826)
1941 Sept. 27 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 29
(6-3, 3-2 BIG 6) OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SANTA CLARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARQUETTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 19-0 L . . . . . 40-7 W . . . . . 16-0 W . . . . . 16-6 W . . . . . 38-0 W . . . . . 55-0 L . . . . . 28-0 W . . . . 61-14 L . . . . . . 7-6
1942 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 28
(3-5-2, 3-1-1 BIG 6) at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . at Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Temple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WILLIAM & MARY . . . . . . . . . . . .
T . . . . . . 0-0 L . . . . . 23-0 L . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . 25-0 L . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . 14-7 W . . . . . 76-0 T . . . . . . 6-6 L . . . . . 14-7 L . . . . . 14-7
1947 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 29
(7-2-1, 4-0-1 BIG 6 CHAMPIONS) at Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 24-20 TEXAS A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 26-14 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 34-14 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . 13-13 TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . 20-7 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 27-9 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 27-13 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 21-12 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 14-13 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 21-13
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1948 (10-1, 5-0 BIG 6 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 25 at Santa Clara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 2 TEXAS A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 9 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 16 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 23 at TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 30 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 6 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 13 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 20 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 27 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 North Carolina* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Sugar Bowl at New Orleans, La.
L . . . . 20-17 W . . . . 42-14 W . . . . 20-14 W . . . . . 42-0 W . . . . 21-18 W . . . . . 33-6 W . . . . . 41-7 W . . . . 41-14 W . . . . . 60-7 W . . . . 19-15 W . . . . . 14-6
1949 (11-0, 5-0 BIG 6 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 23 at Boston College . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 1 TEXAS A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 8 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 15 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 22 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 29 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 5 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 12 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 19 SANTA CLARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 26 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Louisiana State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Sugar Bowl at New Orleans, La.
W . . . . . 46-0 W . . . . 33-13 W . . . . 20-14 W . . . . 48-26 W . . . . . 48-0 W . . . . . 34-7 W . . . . . 39-0 W . . . . . 27-7 W . . . . 28-21 W . . . . . 41-0 W . . . . . 35-0
1950 (10-1, 6-0 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS) Sept. 30 BOSTON COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 28-0 Oct. 7 TEXAS A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 34-28 Oct. 14 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 14-13 Oct. 21 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 58-0 Oct. 28 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 20-7 Nov. 4 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 27-18 Nov. 11 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 33-13 Nov. 18 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 41-7 Nov. 25 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 49-35 Dec. 2 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 41-14 Jan. 1 Kentucky* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . 13-7 *Sugar Bowl at New Orleans, La. 1951 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Dec. 1
(8-2, 6-0 BIG 7 CHAMPIONS) WILLIAM & MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . at Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . .
1952 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 29
(8-1-1, 5-0-1 BIG 7 CHAMPIONS) at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . 21-21 PITTSBURGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 49-20 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 49-20 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 42-20 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 49-6 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 41-0 at Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 27-21 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 47-7 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 34-13 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 54-7
1953 (9-1-1, 6-0 BIG 7 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 26 NOTRE DAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 3 at Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 10 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 17 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 24 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 31 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 7 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 14 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 21 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 28 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Maryland* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
W . . . . . 49-7 L . . . . . 14-7 L . . . . . . 9-7 W . . . . 33-21 W . . . . 55-14 W . . . . . 33-0 W . . . . 34-20 W . . . . . 35-6 W . . . . . 27-0 W . . . . . 41-6
L . . . . 28-21 T . . . . . . 7-7 W . . . . 19-14 W . . . . . 45-0 W . . . . 27-20 W . . . . . 34-0 W . . . . . 14-0 W . . . . . 47-0 W . . . . . 30-7 W . . . . . 42-7 W . . . . . . 7-0
ALL-TIME RESULTS (10-0, 6-0 BIG 7 CHAMPIONS) at California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . 27-13 W . . . . 21-16 W . . . . . 14-7 W . . . . . 65-0 W . . . . . 21-0 W . . . . . 13-6 W . . . . . 40-0 W . . . . 34-13 W . . . . . 55-7 W . . . . . 14-0
(10-0, 6-0 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS) NORTH CAROLINA . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 36-0 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 66-0 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 45-0 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 34-12 at Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 40-0 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 27-19 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 44-0 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 67-14 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 54-6 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 53-0
(7-3, 6-1 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) at Northwestern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . .
1962 (8-3, 7-0 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 22 SYRACUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 29 NOTRE DAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 13 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 20 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 27 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 3 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 10 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 17 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 24 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 1 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Alabama* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla. 1963 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30
(8-2, 6-1 BIG 8) CLEMSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Southern Cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . . 7-3 L . . . . . 13-7 L . . . . . . 9-6 W . . . . . 13-7 W . . . . . 47-0 W . . . . . 62-0 W . . . . . 41-0 W . . . . . 13-0 W . . . . . 34-6 W . . . . . 37-6 L . . . . . 17-0
W . . . . 31-14 W . . . . 17-12 L . . . . . 28-7 W . . . . 21-18 W . . . . . 34-9 W . . . . . 35-0 W . . . . 24-14 W . . . . . 13-3 L . . . . 29-20 W . . . . 34-10
Gomer Jones Era (1964-65) W . . . . 47-14 W . . . . . . 6-0 L . . . . 15-14 W . . . . . 43-0 W . . . . . 40-6 W . . . . . 23-7 W . . . . . 20-0 W . . . . . 39-0 W . . . . . 40-7 W . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . 21-6
L . . . . 45-13 W . . . . 42-12 L . . . . 19-12 W . . . . . 23-0 W . . . . . . 7-6 L . . . . 25-21 W . . . . . 36-0 W . . . . 28-20 W . . . . 35-12 W . . . . . 17-7
Career Record: 9-11-1 (.452)
1964 (6-4-1, 5-1-1 BIG 8) Sept. 19 at Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 26 SOUTHERN CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 10 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 17 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 24 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 31 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 7 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 14 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 21 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 28 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 2 Florida State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Gator Bowl at Jacksonville, Fla. 1965 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 25 Dec. 4
(3-7, 3-4 BIG 8) at Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAVY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 13-3 L . . . . 40-14 L . . . . . 28-7 L . . . . 15-14 W . . . . . 44-0 W . . . . 14-11 W . . . . . 30-0 T . . . . 14-14 W . . . . . 17-7 W . . . . 21-16 L . . . . 36-19
L . . . . . 13-9 L . . . . . 10-0 L . . . . . 19-0 W . . . . . 21-7 W . . . . . 27-0 L . . . . . 13-0 W . . . . 24-20 L . . . . . 30-0 L . . . . . 21-9 L . . . . 17-16
1966 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 24 Dec. 3
(6-4, 4-3 BIG 8) OREGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOTRE DAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 17-0 W . . . . 33-11 W . . . . . 18-9 W . . . . . 35-0 L . . . . . 38-0 L . . . . 24-21 W . . . . . 37-6 L . . . . . 10-7 W . . . . . 10-9 L . . . . 15-14
Chuck FairBANKS Era (1967-72) Career Record: 52-15-1 (.772)
1967 (10-1, 7-0 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 23 WASHINGTON STATE . . . . . . . . Sept. 30 MARYLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 14 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 21 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 28 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 4 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 11 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 18 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 23 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 2 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Tennessee* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
W . . . . . 21-0 W . . . . . 35-0 L . . . . . . 9-7 W . . . . . 46-7 W . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . 23-0 W . . . . 52-14 W . . . . 14-10 W . . . . 21-14 W . . . . 38-14 W . . . . 26-24
1968 (7-4, 6-1 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 21 at Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 28 NORTH CAROLINA ST. . . . . . . . Oct. 12 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 19 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 26 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 2 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 9 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 16 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 23 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 30 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 31 Southern Methodist* . . . . . . . . . . *Bluebonnet Bowl at Houston, Texas
L . . . . 45-21 W . . . . 28-14 L . . . . 26-20 W . . . . . 42-7 L . . . . 41-27 W . . . . 35-20 W . . . . 27-23 W . . . . 28-14 W . . . . . 47-0 W . . . . . 41-7 L . . . . 28-27
1969 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 29
(6-4, 4-3 BIG 8) at Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PITTSBURGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . .
1970 (7-4-1, 5-2 BIG 8) Sept. 12 at Southern Methodist . . . . . . . . . Sept. 19 WISCONSIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 26 OREGON STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 10 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 17 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 24 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 31 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 7 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 14 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 21 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 28 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 31 Alabama* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Bluebonnet Bowl at Houston, Texas
W . . . . 48-21 W . . . . . 37-8 L . . . . 27-17 W . . . . 42-30 L . . . . 59-21 W . . . . 37-14 L . . . . 44-10 W . . . . 31-15 L . . . . 44-14 W . . . . 28-27 W . . . . 28-11 W . . . . . 21-7 L . . . . 23-14 L . . . . . 41-9 W . . . . 23-15 L . . . . 19-14 W . . . . 29-28 W . . . . 28-13 W . . . . 28-24 L . . . . 28-21 W . . . . . 66-6 T . . . . 24-24
HISTORY
1959 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 28
L . . . . . 19-6 L . . . . 21-15 L . . . . . 28-7 L . . . . . 10-0 L . . . . 22-14 W . . . . . 17-6 W . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . 14-8 W . . . . 21-14 W . . . . 21-13
Career Record: 6-4-0 (.600)
SEASON REVIEW
1958 (10-1, 7-0 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 27 WEST VIRGINIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 4 OREGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 11 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 18 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 25 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 1 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 8 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 15 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 22 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 29 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Syracuse* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
W . . . . . 26-0 W . . . . 40-14 W . . . . . 21-7 W . . . . . 47-0 W . . . . 14-13 W . . . . . 13-0 W . . . . 39-14 L . . . . . . 7-0 W . . . . . 32-7 W . . . . . 53-6 W . . . . 48-21
1961 (5-5, 4-3 BIG 8) Sept. 30 at Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 7 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 14 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 21 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 28 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 4 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 11 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 18 Army at Yankee Stadium . . . . . . . Nov. 25 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 2 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . .
Jim MACKenzie Era (1966)
THE SOONERS
1957 (10-1, 6-0 BIG 7 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 21 at Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 5 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 12 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 19 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 26 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 2 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 9 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 16 NOTRE DAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 23 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 30 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Duke* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
L . . . . . 19-3 W . . . . 15-14 L . . . . . 24-0 T . . . . 13-13 W . . . . . 49-7 L . . . . . . 7-0 L . . . . . 10-6 L . . . . 41-19 L . . . . 17-14 W . . . . . 17-6
COACHING STAFF
1956 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Dec. 1
(3-6-1, 2-4-1 BIG 8) NORTHWESTERN . . . . . . . . . . . PITTSBURGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
1955 (11-0, 6-0 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS) Sept. 24 at North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 13-6 Oct. 1 PITTSBURGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 26-14 Oct. 8 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 20-0 Oct. 15 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 44-6 Oct. 22 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 56-21 Oct. 29 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 40-7 Nov. 5 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 20-0 Nov. 12 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 52-0 Nov. 19 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 41-0 Nov. 26 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 53-0 Jan. 2 Maryland* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 20-6 *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
1960 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26
BOOMER S OONER
1954 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 27
195 1950
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
ALL-TIME RESULTS 1971 (11-1, 6-1 BIG 8) Sept. 18 SOUTHERN METHODIST . . . . . Sept. 25 at Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 2 SOUTHERN CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 9 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 16 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 23 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 30 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 6 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 13 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 25 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 4 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Auburn* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Sugar Bowl at New Orleans, La.
W . . . . . 30-0 W . . . . 55-29 W . . . . 33-20 W . . . . 48-27 W . . . . 45-17 W . . . . 75-28 W . . . . 43-12 W . . . . . 20-3 W . . . . 56-10 L . . . . 35-31 W . . . . 58-14 W . . . . 40-22
1976 (9-2-1, 5-2 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 11 at Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 18 CALIFORNIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 25 FLORIDA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 2 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 9 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 16 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 23 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 30 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 6 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 13 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 26 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 25 Wyoming* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Fiesta Bowl at Tempe, Ariz.
W . . . . . 24-3 W . . . . 28-17 W . . . . . 24-9 W . . . . 24-10 T . . . . . . 6-6 W . . . . 28-10 L . . . . 31-24 L . . . . 42-31 W . . . . 49-20 W . . . . 27-20 W . . . . 20-17 W . . . . . 41-7
1981 (7-4-1, 4-2-1 BIG 8) Sept. 12 WYOMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 26 at Southern Cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 3 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 10 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 17 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 24 OREGON STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 31 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 7 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 14 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 21 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 28 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 26 Houston* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Sun Bowl at El Paso, Texas
W . . . . 37-20 L . . . . 28-24 T . . . . . . 7-7 L . . . . 34-14 W . . . . . 45-7 W . . . . . 42-3 W . . . . . 49-0 W . . . . 28-21 L . . . . 19-14 L . . . . 37-14 W . . . . . 27-3 W . . . . 40-14
1972 (11-1, 6-1 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 16 UTAH STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 23 OREGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 30 CLEMSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 14 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 21 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 28 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 4 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 11 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 18 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 23 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 2 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 31 Penn State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Sugar Bowl at New Orleans, La.
W . . . . . 49-0 W . . . . . 68-3 W . . . . . 52-3 W . . . . . 27-0 L . . . . 20-14 W . . . . . 52-0 W . . . . . 20-6 W . . . . . 17-6 W . . . . . 31-7 W . . . . 17-14 W . . . . 38-15 W . . . . . 14-0
1977 (10-2, 7-0 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 10 VANDERBILT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 17 UTAH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 24 at Ohio State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 1 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 8 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 15 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 22 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 29 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 5 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 12 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 25 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 2 Arkansas* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
W . . . . 25-23 W . . . . 62-24 W . . . . 29-28 W . . . . . 24-9 L . . . . . 13-6 W . . . . 21-17 W . . . . 35-16 W . . . . . 42-7 W . . . . 61-28 W . . . . 52-14 W . . . . . 38-7 L . . . . . 31-6
1982 (8-4, 6-1 BIG 8) Sept. 11 WEST VIRGINIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 18 at Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 25 SOUTHERN CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 2 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 9 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 16 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 23 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 30 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 6 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 13 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 26 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Arizona State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Fiesta Bowl at Tempe, Ariz.
L . . . . 41-27 W . . . . . 29-8 L . . . . . 12-0 W . . . . . 13-3 W . . . . 28-22 W . . . . 38-14 W . . . . . 27-9 W . . . . 45-10 W . . . . 24-10 W . . . . 41-14 L . . . . 28-24 L . . . . 32-21
1978 (11-1, 6-1 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 9 at Stanford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 16 WEST VIRGINIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 23 RICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 30 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 7 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 14 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 21 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 28 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 4 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 11 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 18 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Nebraska* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
W . . . . 35-29 W . . . . 52-10 W . . . . . 66-7 W . . . . 45-23 W . . . . 31-10 W . . . . 17-16 W . . . . . 34-6 W . . . . 56-19 W . . . . . 28-7 L . . . . 17-14 W . . . . . 62-7 W . . . . 31-24
1983 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 26 Dec. 3
1979 (11-1, 7-0 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 15 IOWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 22 TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 29 at Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 6 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 13 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 20 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 27 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 3 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 10 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 17 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 24 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Florida State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
W . . . . . 21-6 W . . . . 49-13 W . . . . 63-21 W . . . . 49-24 L . . . . . 16-7 W . . . . . 38-6 W . . . . . 38-9 W . . . . . 38-7 W . . . . . 38-0 W . . . . 24-22 W . . . . 17-14 W . . . . . 24-7
1984 (9-2-1, 6-1 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 8 STANFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 15 at Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 22 BAYLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 29 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 13 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 20 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 27 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 3 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 10 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 17 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 24 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Washington* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
1980 (10-2, 7-0 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 13 KENTUCKY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 27 STANFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 4 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 11 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 18 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 25 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 1 NORTH CAROLINA . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 8 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 15 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 22 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 29 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Florida State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
W . . . . . 29-7 L . . . . 31-14 W . . . . 82-42 L . . . . 20-13 W . . . . 35-21 W . . . . . 42-7 W . . . . . 41-7 W . . . . 21-19 W . . . . . 17-7 W . . . . 21-17 W . . . . 63-14 W . . . . 18-17
1985 (11-1, 7-0 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS) Sept. 28 at Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 13-7 Oct. 5 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 41-6 Oct. 12 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 14-7 Oct. 19 MIAMI, FLA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 27-14 Oct. 26 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 59-14 Nov. 2 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 48-6 Nov. 9 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 51-6 Nov. 16 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 31-0 Nov. 23 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 27-7 Nov. 30 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 13-0 Dec. 7 SOUTHERN METHODIST . . . . . . W . . . . 35-13 Jan. 1 Penn State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 25-10 *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
Barry Switzer Era (1973-88) Career Record: 157-29-4 (.837) 1973 Sept. 15 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 23 Dec. 1
(10-0-1, 7-0 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) at Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 42-14 at Southern Cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . 7-7 MIAMI, FLA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 24-20 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 52-13 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 34-7 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 56-14 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 34-17 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 31-3 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 48-20 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 27-0 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 45-18
1974 Sept. 14 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30
(11-0, 7-0 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS) BAYLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 28-11 UTAH STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 72-3 WAKE FOREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 63-0 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 16-13 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 49-14 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 63-0 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 28-10 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 37-0 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 45-14 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 28-14 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 44-13
1975 (11-1, 6-1 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS) Sept. 13 OREGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 62-7 Sept. 20 PITTSBURGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 46-10 Sept. 26 at Miami, Fla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 20-17 Oct. 4 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 21-20 Oct. 11 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 24-17 Oct. 18 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 25-3 Oct. 25 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 39-7 Nov. 1 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 27-7 Nov. 8 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . 23-3 Nov. 15 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 28-27 Nov. 22 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 35-10 Jan. 1 Michigan* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 14-6 *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
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(8-4, 5-2 BIG 8) at Stanford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OHIO STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . 27-14 L . . . . 24-14 W . . . . 28-18 W . . . . 29-10 L . . . . 28-16 W . . . . 21-20 W . . . . 49-11 W . . . . 45-14 L . . . . . 10-0 W . . . . 41-28 L . . . . 28-21 W . . . . 21-17 W . . . . . 19-7 W . . . . 42-10 W . . . . 34-15 W . . . . . 24-6 T . . . . 15-15 W . . . . 12-10 L . . . . 28-11 W . . . . . 49-7 W . . . . 42-17 W . . . . . 17-7 W . . . . 24-14 L . . . . 28-17
ALL-TIME RESULTS
1988 (9-3, 6-1 BIG 8) Sept. 10 at North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 17 ARIZONA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 24 at Southern Cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 1 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 8 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 15 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 22 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 29 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 5 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 12 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 19 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 2 Clemson* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Citrus Bowl at Orlando, Fla.
W . . . . . 28-0 W . . . . 28-10 L . . . . . 23-7 W . . . . . 35-7 W . . . . 28-13 W . . . . 70-24 W . . . . 17-14 W . . . . 63-14 W . . . . 31-28 W . . . . . 16-7 L . . . . . . 7-3 L . . . . . 13-6
Gary Gibbs Era (1989-94) Career Record: 44-23-2 (.652)
W . . . . . 73-3 W . . . . . 33-7 L . . . . . . 6-3 W . . . . . 45-6 W . . . . 37-15 L . . . . 28-24 W . . . . 43-40 L . . . . . 20-3 W . . . . 52-14 W . . . . 42-19 L . . . . 42-25
1990 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 23
(8-3, 5-2 BIG 8) at UCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PITTSBURGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . 34-14 W . . . . 52-10 W . . . . 52-10 W . . . . 31-17 W . . . . 31-17 L . . . . 14-13 L . . . . 33-31 L . . . . 32-23 W . . . . 55-10 W . . . . . 34-7 W . . . . 45-10
W . . . . . 34-9 W . . . . . 61-0 L . . . . 20-10 W . . . . . 17-3 L . . . . 34-24 T . . . . 24-24 L . . . . 27-10 W . . . . 16-14 W . . . . 51-17 T . . . . 15-15 L . . . . . 33-9
1993 (9-3, 4-3 BIG 8) Sept. 4 at TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 11 TEXAS A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 25 TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 2 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 9 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 16 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 23 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 30 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 6 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 13 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 26 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 24 Texas Tech* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *John Hancock Bowl at El Paso, Texas
W . . . . . 35-3 W . . . . 44-14 W . . . . 41-20 W . . . . . 24-7 W . . . . 38-17 L . . . . 27-10 W . . . . 38-23 L . . . . . 21-7 W . . . . 42-23 W . . . . . 31-0 L . . . . . 21-7 W . . . . 41-10
1994 (6-6, 4-3 BIG 8) Sept. 3 at Syracuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 10 at Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 17 TEXAS TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 1 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 8 at Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 15 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 22 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 29 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 5 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 12 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 25 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 29 BYU* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Copper Bowl at Tucson, Arizona
W . . . . 30-29 L . . . . 36-14 W . . . . 17-11 W . . . . . 34-6 L . . . . 17-10 L . . . . . 45-7 W . . . . 20-17 L . . . . 37-20 W . . . . 30-13 W . . . . 33-14 L . . . . . 13-3 L . . . . . 31-6
HOWARD SCHNELLENBERGER ErA (1995) Career Record: 5-5-1 (.500) 1995 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 24
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(5-5-1, 2-5 BIG 8) SAN DIEGO STATE . . . . . . . . . . SOUTHERN METHODIST . . . . . . NORTH TEXAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . 38-22 W . . . . 24-10 W . . . . 51-10 L . . . . 38-17 W . . . . 39-26 T . . . . 24-24 L . . . . 38-17 W . . . . . 13-9 L . . . . 49-10 L . . . . . 12-0 L . . . . . 37-0
1996 Sept. 7 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23
(3-8, 3-5 BIG 12) TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at San Diego State . . . . . . . . . . . . TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas (OT) . . . . . . . . . . at Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . at Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEXAS TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L . . . . . 20-7 L . . . . 51-31 L . . . . 31-24 L . . . . 52-24 W . . . . 30-27 W . . . . 28-24 L . . . . 42-35 L . . . . 73-21 W . . . . 27-17 L . . . . 33-16 L . . . . 22-12
1997 Aug. 23 Sept. 6 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22
(4-8, 2-6 BIG 12) Northwestern (!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SYRACUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOUISVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAYLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . TEXAS A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Texas Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L . . . . . 24-0 W . . . . 36-34 L . . . . 40-36 W . . . . 35-14 L . . . . 20-17 L . . . . 27-24 W . . . . 24-23 L . . . . . 26-7 L . . . . . 69-7 L . . . . . 30-7 L . . . . . 51-7 W . . . . 32-21
1998 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21
(5-6, 3-5 BIG 12) NORTH TEXAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CALIFORNIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEXAS TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W . . . . . 37-9 W . . . . . 10-9 L . . . . 13-12 L . . . . 27-25 L . . . . . 34-3 L . . . . . 20-6 L . . . . 41-26 W . . . . 17-14 L . . . . . 29-0 W . . . . 28-16 W . . . . 20-17
BoB STOOPS Era (1999-present) Career Record: 75-16 (.824)
1999 (7-5, 5-3 BIG 12) Sept. 11 INDIANA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 18 BAYLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 25 at Louisville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 2 at Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 9 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 23 TEXAS A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 30 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 6 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 13 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 20 at Texas Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 27 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 31 Mississippi* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Independence Bowl at Shreveport, La.
W . . . . . 49-0 W . . . . 41-10 W . . . . 42-21 L . . . . 34-30 L . . . . 38-28 W . . . . . 51-6 L . . . . 38-24 W . . . . . 37-0 W . . . . 31-10 L . . . . 38-28 W . . . . . 44-7 L . . . . 27-25
2000 (13-0, 8-0 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS) Sept. 2 TEXAS-EL PASO . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 55-14 Sept. 9 ARKANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 45-7 Sept. 23 RICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 42-14 Sept. 30 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 34-16 Oct. 7 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 63-14 Oct. 14 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 41-31 Oct. 28 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 31-14 Nov. 4 at Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 56-7 Nov. 11 at Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 35-31 Nov. 18 TEXAS TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 27-13 Nov. 25 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 12-7 Dec. 2 Kansas State^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 27-24 Jan. 3 Florida State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 13-2 ^Big 12 Championship Game at Kansas City, Mo. *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
* 1955 * 1956 * 1974 * 1975 * 1985 * 2000
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
HISTORY
(7-4, 5-2 BIG 8) NEW MEXICO STATE . . . . . . . . . BAYLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5-4-2, 3-2-2 BIG 8) at Texas Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARKANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . SOUTHERN CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Career Record: 12-22-0 (.353)
SEASON REVIEW
1989 Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18
1992 Sept. 3 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 27
John Blake Era (1996-98)
THE SOONERS
W . . . . 69-14 W . . . . . 28-0 W . . . . . 65-0 W . . . . . 56-3 W . . . . . 44-9 W . . . . 59-10 W . . . . . 24-6 W . . . . 71-10 W . . . . 29-10 W . . . . 17-13 W . . . . . 17-7 L . . . . 20-14
W . . . . . 40-2 W . . . . 55-21 W . . . . 27-17 W . . . . . 29-8 L . . . . . 10-7 L . . . . 34-17 W . . . . . 41-3 W . . . . . 28-7 W . . . . 56-16 W . . . . . 21-6 L . . . . 19-14 W . . . . 48-14
COACHING STAFF
1987 (11-1, 7-0 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 5 NORTH TEXAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 12 NORTH CAROLINA . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 26 at Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 3 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 10 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 17 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 24 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 31 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 7 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 14 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 21 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Miami, Fla.* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
1991 (9-3, 5-2 BIG 8) Sept. 14 NORTH TEXAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 21 UTAH STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 28 VIRGINIA TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 5 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 12 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 19 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 26 KANSAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 2 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 9 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 16 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 29 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 29 Virginia* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Gator Bowl at Jacksonville, Fla.
2 0 0 7 S EAS ON
W . . . . . 38-3 W . . . . . 63-0 L . . . . 28-16 W . . . . 56-10 W . . . . 47-12 W . . . . . 19-0 W . . . . . 38-0 W . . . . . 64-3 W . . . . . 77-0 W . . . . . 28-0 W . . . . 20-17 W . . . . . 42-8
BOOMER S OONER
1986 (11-1, 7-0 BIG 8 CHAMPIONS) Sept. 6 UCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 20 MINNESOTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 27 at Miami, Fla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 4 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 11 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 18 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 25 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 1 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 8 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 15 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 22 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Arkansas* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
197
7 NATIONAL C HA MPI ONSHIPS
40 CONFE REN CE CHAMPIONSHIPS
24 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS
142 ALL-AMERICANS
6 3 NAT IONAL AWARD WINNERS
ALL-TIME RESULTS
198
2001 (11-2, 6-2 Big 12) Aug. 25 NORTH CAROLIINA . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 1 at Air Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 8 NORTH TEXAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 29 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 6 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 13 at Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 20 BAYLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 27 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 3 TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 10 TEXAS A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 17 at Texas Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 24 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 1 Arkansas* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Cotton Bowl at Dallas, Texas
W . . . . 41-27 W . . . . . 44-3 W . . . . 37-10 W . . . . 38-37 W . . . . . 14-3 W . . . . 38-10 W . . . . 33-17 L . . . . 20-10 W . . . . . 58-0 W . . . . 31-10 W . . . . 30-13 L . . . . 16-13 W . . . . . 10-3
2002 (12-2, 6-2 Big 12 Champions) Aug. 30 at Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 37-0 Sept. 7 ALABAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 37-27 Sept. 14 TEXAS-EL PASO . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 68-0 Sept. 28 SOUTH FLORIDA . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 31-14 Oct. 5 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 31-24 Oct. 12 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 35-24 Oct. 19 IOWA STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 49-3 Nov. 2 COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 27-11 Nov. 9 at Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 30-26 Nov. 16 at Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 49-9 Nov. 23 TEXAS TECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 60-15 Nov. 30 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 38-28 Dec. 7 Colorado^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 29-7 Jan. 1 Washington State* . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 34-14 ^Big 12 Championship Game at Houston, Texas *Rose Bowl at Pasadena, Calif.
Records & Championships
Year 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969
Overall 11-3 8-4 12-1 12-2 12-2 11-2 13-0 7-5 5-6 4-8 3-8 5-5-1 6-6 9-3 5-4-2 9-3 8-3 7-4 9-3 11-1 11-1 11-1 9-2-1 8-4 8-4 7-4-1 10-2 11-1 11-1 10-2 9-2-1 11-1 11-0 10-0-1 11-1 11-1 7-4-1 6-4
Conf. NC CC 7-1 CC 6-2 8-0 CC 8-0 6-2 CC 6-2 8-0 NC CC 5-3 3-5 2-6 3-5 2-5 4-3 4-3 3-2-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 6-1 7-0 CC 7-0 CC 7-0 NC CC 6-1 CC 5-2 6-1 4-2-1 7-0 CC 7-0 CC 6-1 CC 7-0 CC 5-2 CC 6-1 NC CC 7-0 NC CC 7-0 CC 6-1 CC 6-1 5-2 4-3
BC BC BC BC BC
BC BC
BC BC
BC BC BC BC BC BC BC BC
2007 OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL GUIDE
2003 (12-2, 8-0 Big 12) Aug. 30 NORTH TEXAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 37-3 Sept. 6 at Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 20-13 Sept. 13 FRESNO STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 52-28 Sept. 20 UCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 59-24 Oct. 4 at Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 53-7 Oct. 11 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 65-13 Oct. 18 MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 34-13 Oct. 25 at Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 34-20 Nov. 1 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 52-9 Nov. 8 TEXAS A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 77-0 Nov. 15 BAYLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 41-3 Nov. 22 at Texas Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 56-25 Dec. 6 Kansas State^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . 35-7 Jan. 4 Louisiana State* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 21-14 ^ Big 12 Championship Game at Kansas City, Mo. * Sugar Bowl at New Orleans, La. 2004 (12-1, 8-0 Big 12 Champions) Sept. 4 BOWLING GREEN . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 40-24 Sept. 11 HOUSTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 63-13 Sept. 18 OREGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 31-7 Oct. 2 Texas Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 28-13 Oct. 9 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 12-0 Oct. 16 at Kansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 31-21 Oct. 23 Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 41-10 Oct. 30 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 38-35 Nov. 6 at Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . 42-35 Nov. 13 NEBRASKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 30-3 Nov. 20 at Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 35-0 Dec. 4 Colorado^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . 42-3 Jan. 4 USC* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 55-19 ^ Big 12 Championship Game at Kansas City, Mo. * Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla.
1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928
7-4 10-1 6-4 3-7 6-4-1 8-2 8-3 5-5 3-6-1 7-3 10-1 10-1 10-0 11-0 10-0 9-1-1 8-1-1 8-2 10-1 11-0 10-1 7-2-1 8-3 5-5 6-3-1 7-2 3-5-2 6-3 6-3 6-2-1 10-1 5-2-2 3-3-3 6-3 3-4-2 4-4-1 4-4-1 4-7-1 4-3-1 3-3-2 5-3
6-1 7-0 4-3 3-4 5-1 6-1 7-0 4-3 2-4-1 6-1 7-0 6-0 6-0 NC 6-0 NC 6-0 6-0 5-0-1 6-0 6-0 NC 5-0 5-0 4-0-1 4-1 4-1 4-0-1 5-0 3-1-1 3-2 4-1 3-2 5-0 3-1-1 1-2-2 3-2 2-2-1 3-2 3-2 1-4 3-1-1 2-2-1 3-2
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2005 (8-4, 6-2 Big 12) Sept. 3 TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 10 TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 17 at UCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 1 KANSAS STATE . . . . . . . . . Oct. 8 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 15 Kansas at Kansas City . . . . Oct. 22 BAYLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 29 at Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 12 TEXAS A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 19 at Texas Tech . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 26 OKLAHOMA STATE . . . . . . Dec. 29 Oregon* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Holiday Bowl at San Diego, Calif.
L . . . . . . . . . 17-10 W . . . . . . . . 31-15 L . . . . . . . . 41-24 W . . . . . . . . 43-21 L . . . . . . . . 45-12 W . . . . . . . . . 19-3 W . . . . 37-30 (2OT) W . . . . . . . . 31-24 W . . . . . . . . 36-30 L . . . . . . . . 23-21 W . . . . . . . . 42-14 W . . . . . . . . . 17-14
2006 (11-3, 7-1 Big 12 champions) Sept. 3 TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . . 17-10 Sept. 2 UAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 24-17 Sept. 9 Washington . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 37-20 Sept. 16 at Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . 34-33 Sept. 23 middle tennessee . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 59-0 Oct. 7 Texas at Dallas . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . . . . . 28-10 Oct. 14 Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 34-9 Oct. 21 Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 24-3 Oct. 28 at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 26-10 Nov. 4 at Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 17-16 Nov. 11 texas Tech . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 34-24 Nov. 18 at Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 36-10 Nov. 25 at Oklahoma State . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . 27-21 Dec. 2 Nebraska* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W . . . . . . . . . 21-7 Jan. 1 Boise State^ . . . . . . . . . . . . L . . . . 43-42(OT) * Big 12 Championship Game at Kansas City, Mo. ^ Fiesta Bowl at Glendale, Ariz.
1927 1926 1925 1924 1923 1922 1921 1920 1919 1918 1917 1916 1915 1914 1913 1912 1911 1910 1909 1908 1907 1906 1905 1904 1903 1902 1901 1900 1899 1898 1897 1896 1895
3-3-2 5-2-1 4-3-1 2-5-1 3-5 2-3-3 5-3 6-0-1 5-2-3 6-0 6-4-1 6-5 10-0 9-1-1 6-2 5-4 8-0 4-2-1 6-4 8-1-1 4-4 5-2-2 7-2 4-3-1 5-4-3 6-3 3-2 3-1-1 2-1 2-0 2-0 2-0 0-1
2-3 3-2-1 3-3-1 2-3-1 2-4 1-2-2 2-3 4-0-1 2-1 2-0 1-1-1 2-1 3-0
Record Conference 768-292-53 417-132-22 NC - National Champions CC - Conference Champions BC - Bowl Champions
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OKLAHOMA TRADITIONS Boomer Sooner!
Oklahoma Territory opened with the Land Run of 1889. Settlers from across the globe, seeking free land, made their way to the prairies of the plains to stake their claim to a new life. One of the few rules to claiming a lot of land was that all participants were to start at the same time, on the boom of a cannon. Settlers who went too early were called “Sooners.”
Oklahoma!
Sports fans are hard-pressed to find a nickname that is as unique and as linked to a state’s history as a Sooner. The University of Oklahoma is the only school known as Sooners.
Crimson & Cream
Sooner Schooner
Every fan who wears the official colors, each current student and studentathlete and all OU alumni are encouraged to stand and raise one finger in the air during the playing of the Chant -- a symbolic gesture that shows the greatness of the university and the unity between all Sooners. The Chant was written in 1936 by Jessie Lone Clarkson Gilkey, who directed the OU girl’s glee club from 1936 to 1938 and was voted Outstanding Faculty Woman in 1937. O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A Our chant rolls on and on! Thousands strong Join heart and song In alma mater’s praise Of campus beautiful by day and night Of colors proudly gleaming Red and White ‘Neath a western sky OU’s chant will never die. Live on University!
THE SOONERS
The Sooner Schooner is a Conestoga, or covered wagon, reminiscent of the mode of travel used by pioneers who settled Oklahoma. The Schooner is powered by matching white ponies named Boomer and Sooner, and it ventures onto Owen Field in a triumphant victory ride after OU scores. Although the Schooner was introduced in 1964, it did not become the official mascot until 1980. The Schooner is well-recognized by college athletics fans across the country and makes regular appearances at university functions.
The OU Chant
COACHING STAFF
In the fall of 1895, Miss May Overstreet was asked to chair a committee to select the colors of the university. The committee decided the colors should be crimson and cream and an elaborate display of the colors was draped above a platform before the student body. The students approved with great enthusiasm and immediately pennants, banners and decorations of every description appeared on the streets, in the windows, at chapel, in classrooms, and all public places around campus.
The Pride of Oklahoma plays perhaps the most popular and recognizable state song in history. Oklahoma! is the final rousing chorus of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s epic musical. Breaking all Broadway box office records when it opened in 1943, Oklahoma! was the first collaboration between the legendary pair who were awarded a Pulitzer Prize for their seminal work.
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OU athletic teams were called either Rough Riders or Boomers for 10 years before the current Sooner nickname emerged in 1908. The university actually derived their name from a pep club called ‘The Sooner Rooters.’ The success of University of Oklahoma athletic teams over the years has made the nickname synonymous with winning.
In 1905, Arthur M. Alden, a student in history and physiology whose father was a Norman jeweler, wrote the lyrics to the fight song, borrowing the tune from Yale University’s ‘Boola Boola’ but improvising the words. A year later, an addition was made to it from North Carolina’s ‘I’m a Tarheel Born’ and the two combined to form the university’s fight song today. Though the tune was first made known by Yale, the everlasting success of Sooner squads has taken the melody of ‘Boomer Sooner’ to national popularity.
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PRENTICE GAUTT ACADEMICS CENTER The Prentice Gautt Academic Center provides student-athletes with a modern, state-of-the-art academic support facility that promotes excellence. The environment encourages a collaboration between staff members and student-athletes. In addition, it is highly conducive to learning in all areas of students’ academic endeavors and features seven learning centers. Located on the second and third floors in the north end of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, the Academic Center houses Academic Counseling Offices, two Computer Centers, Learning and Skill Development Centers for reading, study skills, math, foreign languages, career, and communication, mentoring office and study areas.
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Academic Advising Services, considered a campus-advising unit, are conveniently located within the center. The athletics department employs five professional full-time counselors who are here to help student-athletes through the educational process. It is important that student-athletes utilize their services. They will assist student-athletes with planning their class schedule and deciding on a degree program that will suit their needs. In addition, they can help student-athletes with career planning, setting academic goals, academic support strategies and personal counseling.
Communications Center
A new addition to the academic center focuses on developing communication and public speaking skills for student-athletes. This state of the art center, coordinated by a broadcast professional, builds strong media relations skills through the use of video equipment.
Kerr Foundation Foreign Language Center
To assist student-athletes in speaking, listening, reading and writing in other languages, the Kerr Foundation Foreign Language Center offers a multi-media environment that provides instruction in all foreign languages and in English as a second language. On an individual basis, student-athletes have the option of working with computers, audio-visual equipment and tutors in order to enhance student-athletes’ language experience.
Math Center
Career Center
Whether student-athletes are freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors or alumni, they will benefit from the services of the Career Center. It provides a system of services that educates and guides students through the career development process. The Career Center is dedicated to helping student-athletes make the transition from college to career by developing an individualized career plan where they gather information to assist in making a decision about a career. Additionally, they may obtain information on the suitable career list; explore classes and publications in the field as well as obtain experience; and gain knowledge and skills necessary for résumé writing, job-related letter writing, and interviewing techniques.
Kerr Foundation Computer Center
In the 21st century, computers have become an integral part of the learning experience. Students need access to computers and their resources almost daily. The Athletics Department provides each student with the equipment and support necessary to succeed. There are currently two computer centers within the Prentice Gautt Academic Center. These centers have more than 200 computers, and are available exclusively to OU’s student-athletes. This ensures that they will never go without computer access. Laptop computers are checked out to student-athletes when the Computer Centers are unavailable. The laptop program is very important in helping OU’s student-athletes stay on top of their schoolwork when traveling. Group training is available for all new student-athletes during the first week of supervised study. This helps familiarize each student-athlete with the department’s resources and procedures. Individual training sessions are available to each student upon request and lab technicians are always on hand to help.
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The Athletic Computer Centers have been a model for other universities around the country. Upgrades are scheduled annually for both centers along with a face lift for the entire facility. A deep commitment from the Athletics Department ensures that the excellence in the Computer Centers will continue for a long time.
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If performing math functions is a problem, the solution is the Math Center. As a supplement to class instruction, the Math Center provides all levels of math computations, concepts and problems to help student-athletes review course material and offers personal and group tutoring sessions.
Study Skills Center
If student-athletes have trouble with assigned textbook readings or studying, the Reading and Study Skills Center can help. It provides studentathletes with reading and studying techniques and how to make direct applications to current resources.
Thompson Writing Center
Because learning and writing are essential life-long skills which can always be strengthened, the Writing and Study Skills Center offers personalized instruction to student-athletes who seek assistance in refreshing, reviewing, or improving these skills. The professional consultants of the center help student-athletes with a variety of academic tasks, from learning strategy instruction to any stage of the writing process including preparing for an essay exam and the formal research paper. The goal is to help student-athletes develop the strategies they need to be successful by encouraging the use of the center for all facets of the learning and writing processes encountered in college.
ACADEMICS & STUDENT LIFE CURTIS JONES
Asst. Dir. of Athletic Academic Affairs
Asst. Dir. of Athletic Academic Affairs
RANDY GARIBAY
DR. NICKI MOORE
Asst. Athletics Director for Psychological Resources
Asst. Dir. of Athletic Academic Affairs, Academic Services & Student Life
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ANNETTE MORAN
Asst. Dir. of Athletic Academic Affairs
Asst. Dir. of Athletic Academic Affairs, Academic Services & Student Life
Mary Ellen Enigk
TERRI MOYER
John Flynn
STACY LEMMERT
AMBER DEMASTUS
JIM WELLER
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Administrative Coordinator & Office Manager
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Academic Counseling Secretary
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Coordinator of Academic Services
Dining Center Coordinator
Housing Center Coordinator
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GRETCHEN WHITE
Writing Center Coordinator
JENNIFER JARVIS-DENNY
Foreign Language Center Coordinator
Career Center Coordinator
Christine Tinsley
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ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE Year Pos Player 2006 DE . . . . . . . . Larry Birdine RB . . . . . . . . Jacob Gutierrez LB . . . . . . . . Curtis Lofton DT . . . . . . . . Carl Pendleton FB . . . . . . . . Dane Zaslaw 2005 QB . . . . . . . . Rhett Bomar DT . . . . . . . . Dusty Dvoracek DT . . . . . . . . Carl Pendleton 2004 RB . . . . . . . . Tashard Choice TE . . . . . . . . Joe Jon Finley DT . . . . . . . . Carl Pendleton DB . . . . . . . . Antonio Perkins 2003 DT . . . . . . . . Dusty Dvoracek RB . . . . . . . . Shawn Farria LB . . . . . . . . Pasha Jackson DT . . . . . . . . Kory Klein S . . . . . . . . . Matt McCoy DB . . . . . . . . Antonio Perkins WR . . . . . . . Travis Wilson RB . . . . . . . . Renaldo Works 2002 C . . . . . . . . . Vince Carter DT . . . . . . . . Dusty Dvoracek DT . . . . . . . . Jacob Hager DE . . . . . . . Eric Hilaire QB . . . . . . . . Nate Hybl CB . . . . . . . Andre Woolfolk RB . . . . . . . Renaldo Works 2001 TE . . . . . . . . Lance Donley QB . . . . . . . . Nate Hybl S . . . . . . . . . Matt McCoy SN . . . . . . . . Ben Panter RB . . . . . . . . Renaldo Works 2000 DE . . . . . . . . Darryl Bright DT . . . . . . . . Ryan Fisher TE . . . . . . . . Chris Hammons QB . . . . . . . . Nate Hybl OL . . . . . . . . Scott Kempenich DT . . . . . . . . Kory Klein DB . . . . . . . . Matt Mayhew DB . . . . . . . . Matt McCoy SN . . . . . . . . Ben Panter OL . . . . . . . . Josh Smith DB . . . . . . . . Michael Thompson 1999 OL . . . . . . . . Ryan Allen DE . . . . . . . . Darryl Bright LB . . . . . . . . Rocky Calmus OL . . . . . . . . Scott Kempenich WR . . . . . . . Damian Mackey DB . . . . . . . . Matt Mayhew DS . . . . . . . . Ben Panter K . . . . . . . . . Matt Reeves 1998 OL . . . . . . . . Ryan Allen DE . . . . . . . . Rocky Bright OL . . . . . . . . Scott Kempenich RB . . . . . . . Seth Littrell LB . . . . . . . . Scott Ousley SNP . . . . . . . Ben Panter LB . . . . . . . . DeMario Soloman FL . . . . . . . . Gerald Williams 1997 DE . . . . . . . . Ryan Allen QB . . . . . . . . Justin Fuente CB . . . . . . . . Corey T. Ivy OL . . . . . . . . Scott Kempenich MLB . . . . . . . Scott Ousley FL . . . . . . . . Gerald Williams SNP . . . . . . . Taylor Wickersham 1996 DE . . . . . . . . Ryan Allen OL . . . . . . . . David Bullard QB . . . . . . . . Justin Fuente FL . . . . . . . . Gerald William
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LB . . . . . . . . Mike Fields OG . . . . . . . .Mike Sawatzky OT . . . . . . . . Jeff Miller OL . . . . . . . . Terran Manning QB . . . . . . . . Chris Melson OL . . . . . . . . Anthony Phillips OL . . . . . . . . Mike Sawatzky DL . . . . . . . . Scott Evans P . . . . . . . . . Todd Thomsen TE . . . . . . . . Keith Jackson OL . . . . . . . . Greg Johnson OL . . . . . . . . Anthony Phillips FB . . . . . . . . Lydell Carr K . . . . . . . . . Todd Thomsen DE . . . . . . . . Darrell Reed DL . . . . . . . . Scott Evans LB . . . . . . . . Richard Dillon LB . . . . . . . . Derrick Crudup OL . . . . . . . . Anthony Phillips OL . . . . . . . . Travis Simpson FB . . . . . . . . Earl Johnson DE . . . . . . . . Mike Mantle DL . . . . . . . . Richard Reed LB . . . . . . . . Evan Gatewood DB . . . . . . . . David Vickers OL . . . . . . . . Anthony Phillips OL . . . . . . . . Chuck Thomas DL . . . . . . . . Daryl Goodlow DL . . . . . . . . Rick Bryan OL . . . . . . . . Brent Burks HB . . . . . . . . Weldon Ledbetter HB . . . . . . . . Steve Sewell DT . . . . . . . . Rick Bryan P . . . . . . . . . Michael Keeling RB . . . . . . . . Weldon Ledbetter DE . . . . . . . . Steve Whaley DL . . . . . . . . Rick Bryan DB . . . . . . . . Dwight Drane P . . . . . . . . . Michael Keeling RB . . . . . . . . Weldon Ledbetter DE . . . . . . . . Mike Weddington LB . . . . . . . . Mike Coast DB . . . . . . . . Jay Jimerson P . . . . . . . . . Michael Keeling DB . . . . . . . . Jay Jimerson OG . . . . . . . .Bill O’Gara S . . . . . . . . . Jay Jimerson WR . . . . . . . Bobby Kimball OL . . . . . . . . Bruce Taton S . . . . . . . . . Sherwood Taylor LB . . . . . . . . Obie Moore DB . . . . . . . . Lee Roy Selmon NG . . . . . . . . Dewey Selmon LB . . . . . . . . Jamie Thomas DB . . . . . . . . Lee Roy Selmon NG . . . . . . . . Dewey Selmon LB . . . . . . . . Jamie Thomas OG . . . . . . . .John Roush HB . . . . . . . . Grant Burget OT . . . . . . . . Lee Roy Selmon NG . . . . . . . . Dewey Selmon DB . . . . . . . . Randy Hughes OT . . . . . . . . Eddie Foster DT . . . . . . . . Dewey Selmon DB . . . . . . . . Randy Hughes DB . . . . . . . . Durwood Keeton OG . . . . . . . .Ken Jones
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TE . . . . . . . . Albert Chandler QB . . . . . . . . Jack Mildren HB . . . . . . . . Joe Wylie LB . . . . . . . . Steve Aycock TE . . . . . . . . Steve Zabel QB . . . . . . . . Jack Mildren HB . . . . . . . . Eddie Hinton TE . . . . . . . . Steve Zabel DB . . . . . . . . Steve Barrett TE . . . . . . . . Steve Zabel HB . . . . . . . . Ron Shotts DE . . . . . . . . Jim Files LB . . . . . . . . Bruce Stensrud HB . . . . . . . . Ron Shotts LB . . . . . . . . Rick Goodwin OG . . . . . . . .Wes Butts QB . . . . . . . . Gene Cagle HB . . . . . . . . Ron Shotts DE . . . . . . . . John Koeller DB . . . . . . . . Mike Ringer TE . . . . . . . . Ron Harmon OT . . . . . . . . Butch Metcalf OG . . . . . . . .Newt Burton OG . . . . . . . .Carl Schreiner DE . . . . . . . . Rick McCurdy DT . . . . . . . . Bill Hill LB . . . . . . . . Dave Voiles E . . . . . . . . . Rick McCurdy G . . . . . . . . . Newt Burton C . . . . . . . . . David Voiles T . . . . . . . . . Duane Cook T . . . . . . . . . Dennis Ward C . . . . . . . . . Wayne Lee T . . . . . . . . . Dennis Ward B . . . . . . . . . Mike McClellan B . . . . . . . . . Phil Lohmann B . . . . . . . . . Gary Wylie T . . . . . . . . . Jerry Thompson T . . . . . . . . . Jim Lawrence G . . . . . . . . . Jerry Payne B . . . . . . . . . Prentice Gautt E . . . . . . . . . Joe Rector T . . . . . . . . . Doyle Jennings G . . . . . . . . . Joseph Oujesky E . . . . . . . . . John Bell B . . . . . . . . . Jay O’Neal B . . . . . . . . . Tommy McDonald E . . . . . . . . . Bob Timberlake T . . . . . . . . . Cal Woodworth B . . . . . . . . . Jay O’Neal B . . . . . . . . . Tommy McDonald E . . . . . . . . . Carl Allison T . . . . . . . . . Cal Woodworth B . . . . . . . . . Gene Calame
NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION SCHOLAR-ATHLETE Player Year Carl Pendleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Renaldo Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Jay McKim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 Lee Roy Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Randy Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 Joe Wylie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION AND HALL OF FAME (Began in 1959) Player Year Renaldo Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Lee Roy Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Player Year Carl Pendleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (Began in 1964) Player Year Scott Kempenich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Mike Sawatzky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Anthony Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Jay Jimerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 Joe Wylie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972 Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 CoSIDA ACADEMIC HALL OF FAME Player Year Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Lee Roy Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP Player Year Laromie Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS (selected by College Sports Information Directors of America) Player Pos Year Anthony Phillips . . . . . . . OL . . . . . . . 1987 Todd Thomsen . . . . . . . . . K . . . . . . . . 1987 Brian Bosworth . . . . . . . LB . . . . . . . 1986 Jay Jimerson . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . . . . 1980 Dewey Selmon . . . . . . . NG . . . . . . . 1975 Lee Roy Selmon . . . . . . DT . . . . . . . 1975 Randy Hughes . . . . . . . . DB . . . . . . . 1974 John Roush . . . . . . . . . . OG . . . . . . . 1974 Dewey Selmon . . . . . . . NG . . . . . . . 1974 Lee Roy Selmon . . . . . . DT . . . . . . . 1974 Joe Wylie . . . . . . . . . . . . HB . . . . . . . 1972 Jack Mildren . . . . . . . . . QB . . . . . . . 1971 Joe Wylie . . . . . . . . . . . . HB . . . . . . . 1970 Eddie Hinton . . . . . . . . . HB . . . . . . . 1968 Ron Shotts . . . . . . . . . . . HB . . . . . . . 1967 Ron Shotts . . . . . . . . . . . HB . . . . . . . 1966 Mike Ringer . . . . . . . . . . DB . . . . . . . 1965 Newt Burton . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . . 1964 Newt Burton . . . . . . . . . . . G . . . . . . . 1963 Wayne Lee . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . . . . 1962 Ross Coyle . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . . . . 1958 Doyle Jennings . . . . . . . . T . . . . . . . . 1957 Jerry Tubbs . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . . . . 1956 Carl Allison . . . . . . . . . . . . E . . . . . . . . 1954 Tom Catlin . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . . . . . . 1952
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DAVID & MOLLY SHI BOREN
Boren left the U.S. Senate in 1994 with an approval rating of 9l percent after being reelected with 83 percent of the vote in 1990, the highest percentage in the nation in a U.S. Senate contest in that election year.
David L. Boren
13th President, The University of Oklahoma David L. Boren, who has served Oklahoma as governor and U.S. senator, became the thirteenth president of the University of Oklahoma in November 1994. He is the first person in state history to have served in all three positions.
In 1968, he received a law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he was on the Law Review, elected to the Order of the Coif, and won the Bledsoe Prize as the outstanding graduate by a vote of the faculty.
Boren, also a former state legislator, spent nearly three decades in elective politics before becoming the president of the University of Oklahoma. Boren was the youngest governor in the nation when he served from 1974 to 1978. Known as a reformer, Boren campaigned with a broom as his symbol. During his term, he instituted many progressive programs, including conflict-of-interest rules, campaign-financing disclosure, stronger open meeting laws for public bodies, more competitive bidding on state government contracts, and reform of the state’s prison system, including expanded education programs for first-time offenders and the largest expansion of the work-release program in state history.
For more than 10 years, he led the fight for congressional campaign finance reform and for legislation discouraging administration and congressional staff from cashing
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In 1995, Boren launched the “Reach for Excellence” fundraising campaign with a five-year goal of $200 million, which was twice as large as any fundraising drive in Oklahoma history. The drive exceeded $500 million, raising OU into the top 15 public universities in the United States in private endowment per capita. Since 1994, endowed professorships have more than quadrupled and the OU donor base has grown from 18,000 to more than 107,000 friends and alumni. During the first 10 years of Boren’s tenure over $1 billion in private gifts were donated to the university. Above all, the Boren years have been marked by an emphasis on putting students first. There is not a university president in the country that is more committed to students as his number one priority. He teaches a freshman-level course in political science each semester and is one of the few presidents of major universities to teach. Boren is married to Molly Shi Boren, a former judge and English teacher. Mrs. Boren is President Emeritus of the Oklahoma Arts Institute, which provides education programs in nine arts disciplines for high school students from across the state who are gifted in the arts. Molly Boren has two degrees from the University of Oklahoma, a master’s degree in English and a Juris Doctorate from the OU College of Law. A native of Seminole, Boren has two children, Carrie Christine Boren, an Episcopal minister, and David Daniel Boren, a member of the United States Congress from Oklahoma. Devoting much of his life to public service, Boren drew from the example of his parents, the late Congressman Lyle H. Boren and Christine Boren.
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During his time in the U.S. Senate from 1979 to 1994, Boren served on the Senate Finance and Agriculture Committees and was the longest-serving chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. From his days as a state legislator and governor of Oklahoma to Washington, Boren carried a commitment to reform, leading numerous efforts to make government work better for American citizens. As chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, he strengthened oversight of secret government programs and reformed the procedures for Presidential notice of such programs to Congress.
Presidential Travel Scholarships, students from 111 countries on campus, more reciprocal international exchange agreements than any other university and the new International Programs Center are all making OU more international. The new Honors College helps to assure that no students need to leave Oklahoma to find an educational experience to match their potential.
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One of Boren’s most far-reaching projects in promoting quality education at all levels is the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, which he founded in 1985. The foundation recognizes outstanding public school students and teachers and helps establish private local foundations to help give academic endowment grants to local public schools. As a senator, he was the author of the National Security Education Act in 1992, which provides scholarships for study abroad and for learning additional languages, as well as legislation to restore the tax deductibility of gifts of appreciated property to universities in 1993.
The number of new facilities started or completed on the campus during the Boren years has matched the explosion in new programs. Since 1994, almost $1 billion in construction projects have been completed or are under way on OU’s three campuses. Among the largest of the recent projects are the $18.7 million renovation and expansion of historic Holmberg Hall, home of music and dance programs; the $67 million National Weather Center; the $19 million addition to the Michael F. Price College of Business; the $17 million Gaylord Hall for journalism and mass communication; the $27 million Stephenson Research and Technology Center; and the $83.5 million stadium project. The Health Sciences Center has a new Student Union, and the new $24 million Stanton L. Young Biomedical Research Center.
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As Oklahoma’s governor from 1974 through 1978, Boren promoted key educational initiatives that have had an enduring impact on Oklahoma. Established during his tenure were the Oklahoma Arts Institute, the Scholar-Leadership Enrichment Program, and the Oklahoma Physicians Manpower Training Program, which provides scholarships for medical students and medical personnel who commit to practice in underserved rural areas. Also, the first state funding for Gifted and Talented classes was provided in 1976 and, from 1976 through 1978, Oklahoma ranked first among all states in the percentage increases of funding for higher education.
Under Boren’s leadership, the University of Oklahoma has developed and emerged as a “pacesetter university in American public higher education,” with 20 major new programs initiated since his inauguration. They include establishment of the Honors College, the Charles M. Russell Center for the Study of Art of the American West, a new expository writing program for freshmen modeled on the program at Harvard, an interdisciplinary religious studies program, the Artist-in-Residence Program, the International Programs Center, and the Faculty-in-Residence Program putting faculty family apartments in student residence halls. The Retired Professors Program has been started, bringing 50 retired full professors back to the University to teach freshmen.
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Boren is widely respected for his academic credentials, his longtime support of education, and for his distinguished political career as a reformer of the American political system. A graduate of Yale University in 1963, Boren majored in American history, graduated in the top one percent of his class and was elected Phi Beta Kappa. He was selected as a Rhodes Scholar and earned a master’s degree in politics, philosophy and economics from Oxford University, England, in 1965.
In April 2004, Boren received the Mory’s Cup from the Mory’s Association at Yale University. In making the presentation to Boren it was noted that he was the first Yale graduate in the university’s history extending over three centuries to have served as a Governor, U.S. Senator and President of a major university.
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Boren served from 1988 to 1997 as a member of the Yale University Board of Trustees. His university experience also includes four years on the faculty of Oklahoma Baptist University, where he was chairman of the Department of Political Science and chairman of the Division of Social Sciences. In 1993, the American Association of University Professors presented Boren with the Henry Yost Award as Education Advocate of the Year.
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in on government experience and contacts by becoming lobbyists. In addition, he introduced legislation seeking to limit gifts and travel subsidies that government workers, including members of Congress, can receive from lobbyists. Boren also chaired the special 1992-93 Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress, which produced proposals to make Congress more efficient and responsive by streamlining congressional bureaucracy, reducing staff sizes and reforming procedures to end legislative gridlock.
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Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Programs and Director of Athletics, The University of Oklahoma Principle Centered Leader …Visionary ... Passionate Advocate for Student-Athletes ... Establishes Standards of Excellence & Cultural Values ... Builder of Championship Programs
Joe Castiglione has established a pattern of excellence that few in his profession can match. In an environment where every decision is made reflecting the department’s mission statement “Inspiring champions today … Preparing leaders for tomorrow,” forming the background, Castiglione is leading the department that has written one of the most successful eras in school history.
The accomplishments of the department and its student-athletes, coaches and staff have earned national recognition for the university and the department. Recognized as the 2007 PRISM Award winner by the School of Sports Management at the University of Massachusetts, OU was just the second Division I winner and all of the programs recognized by the selection panel were started under Castiglione’s leadership. The PRISM Award annually recognizes one Division I intercollegiate athletics department that demonstrates industryleading excellence and innovation in sports management.
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Each of those characteristics, standing alone, describes the 11th director of athletics in University of Oklahoma history. However, just as he has brought together different groups who are committed to one goal, you must combine those traits to get the complete picture of the person who has led the OU athletics department since 1998.
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Quick to give credit to the student-athletes and coaches, the staff and the university administration, the donors and the fans, Castiglione was the one who implemented the changes that led to success. When he was hired in 1998, the search committee believed they had found a rising star in the field of intercollegiate athletics administration. Everything that has happened since his arrival at OU has cemented that reputation.
His peers have honored him for the department’s achievements as well. In October 2004, the Bobby Dodd Foundation named him Athletics Director of the Year. In 2003, he was inducted into the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators Hall of Fame. In June 2001, he received the General Robert R. Neyland Athletic Director Award for lifetime achievement from the All-American Football Foundation. The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) named him Central Region AD of the Year in 2000. Perhaps his most unique achievement over the last nine years for Castiglione, though, came when he received his master’s of education degree from OU in May 2007. To understand the need for education and lifelong learning, OU’s student-athletes just have to look at their AD who started and completed his master’s degree while running the department and maintaining his priorities to his family. The 11th director of athletics at the University of Oklahoma has celebrated six national team championships and numerous conference team titles; record numbers of graduating studentathletes and record-setting grade point averages for Sooner teams; dramatically increased donor giving; huge increases in ticket sales for all sports; major facility improvements, and development and construction of new facilities. And, as aggressive as the push to improve, expand and excel has been, he has produced a balanced budget in every year of his tenure, a first since the early 1980s. Other highlights of Castiglione’s tenure include: • An annual or consistent finish among the top 25 in the standings for the Director’s Cup which measures overall athletics success in seven of the last eight years, including an all-time program best of 15th in 2003-2004. • A total of 25 OU teams that have ranked among the top 10 in season-ending polls. • A school-record and Big 12-best graduation rate of 74% in 2003. • Three appearances in the BCS National Championship Game and the college football national championship in 2000. • Appearances by the men’s and women’s basketball teams in their respective Final Fours in 2002. • A Division I record of 74 combined victories produced by the football team and both basketball squads in the 2001-02 school year. • An average of more than 17 out of 20 OU teams per year represented in postseason play. Credited with energizing OU’s fund-raising efforts, Castiglione was instrumental in the athletics department’s major campaign, Great Expectations: The Campaign For Sooner Sports. The campaign ended in November of 2003 with more than $125 million raised or pledged. Unique in its approach, the largest fund-raising effort in OU athletics history included projects that impact each of OU’s nearly 500 student-athletes and has become a national model for intercollegiate athletics. Castiglione has cultivated numerous million dollar gifts, including the largest capital gifts in history for athletics at OU, and some of the largest ever for the university as a whole. He has
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driven dramatic facilities projects, including a $70 million project at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Others include a $17.2 million renovation of Lloyd Noble Center; phase I of The Headington Family Tennis Complex; John Jacobs Field; the Everest Training Facility, one of the largest indoor practice areas in the country; and Phase II of the soccer-tennis complex. Other projects completed in his tenure have included the redesign of the Sooner football practice fields; the Port Robertson Wrestling Facility; phase I of the Sooner Soccer Complex and John Crain Field as well as additional renovations to the McCasland Field House; L. Dale Mitchell Park, the Charlie Coe Golf Learning Center, the OU Softball Complex and Barry Switzer Center. His administrative work, which has seen significant reorganization and the hiring of nine head coaches, also included the negotiation of multi-million dollar multi-media rights contract that produces more than $5 million in annual revenue for the athletics department. Castiglione was hired April 30, 1998, after serving as athletics director at Missouri. In his 17-year career with the Tigers, Castiglione, who was named director of athletics at Missouri Dec. 15, 1993, was credited with rebuilding sports programs, hiring outstanding coaches, implementing an innovative master plan for facilities, inspiring record-setting increases in fund-raising and balancing the budget in each of his five years as athletics director. A 1979 Maryland graduate, Castiglione received the University’s Distinguished Alumnus Award in April 2007. He began his career as the sports promotions director at Rice. He then worked a year as director of athletic fund-raising at Georgetown before being hired in 1981 at Missouri as director of communications and marketing. Active on the national and conference level, he is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Collegiate Women Sports Awards, the Gatorade Collegiate Advisory Board, and the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. He has been named to the executive committee of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. He served two terms as chair of the Big 12 Board of Athletics Directors and is a past president of the Division I-A Athletic Directors Association and NACDA. He served a four-year term on the NCAA Championship/Competition Cabinet and the NCAA Baseball Committee and is a past member of the NCAA Football Special Events Certification Committee. He recently agreed to serve on the NCAA Diversity Leadership Strategic Planning Committee and the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Discussion Group. In 2007, he was named to the Phi Delta Theta Foundation Board of Trustees. A native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Castiglione was born Oct. 8, 1957. He is married to the former Kristen Bartel, a 1990 graduate of the University of Missouri. They are the parents of two sons, Joseph Robert, Jr., born Dec. 20, 1996, and Jonathan Edmund, born March 21, 2000.
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OU ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION KENNY MOSSMAN
GREG PHILLIPS
STEPHANIE REMPE
MATT TRANTHAM
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OU Athletics Department Mission Statement The mission of the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department is to inspire champions today and prepare leaders for tomorrow by providing an excellent environment to enable student-athletes to achieve their highest academic, athletic and personal aspirations.
Philosophy The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department promotes excellence in athletics without compromising excellence in academics or integrity in its commitment to rules or conduct. Student-athletes are encouraged by the coaching and administrative staff to maintain a balance between athletics, academics, and the social aspects of college.
The athletic programs strive to create traits that once acquired will carry over and benefit student-athletes in their personal and professional endeavors. The University of Oklahoma maintains a tradition of excellence in intercollegiate sports. The Athletics Department continues to uphold this tradition by striving to make each athletic team and individual of championship caliber. Its staff members work to instill in student-athletes an appreciation for hard work, perseverance, and pride in accomplishment. It is believed these attributes will be utilized throughout the student-athlete’s life.
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It is believed that athletic participation gives an added dimension to the student’s overall college experience and provides an opportunity for social, moral, emotional, and cultural growth and development.
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Core Values • Respect • Accountability for Self and Others • Passion for Comprehensive Excellence • Commitment to Continuous Improvement • Celebration of Diversity • Integrity in All of our Affairs
Academics & Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8265 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8200 Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8354 Basketball, Men’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4732 Basketball, Women’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8322 Business & Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8440 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8561 24-Hour Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6479 Development & Sooner Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8000 Toll-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 766-6372 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8379 Events & Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8235 Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8290 Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2345 Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8223 Golf, Men’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8342 Golf, Women’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8343 Gymnastics, Men’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8341 Gymnastics, Women’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8333 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7811 Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8231 Medical Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8332 Varisty ‘O’ Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8224 Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8367 Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8296 Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8361 SoonerSports.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4274 Sooner Sports Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2148 SoonerVision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8261 Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8366 Strength & Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8330 Tennis, Men’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8362 Tennis, Women’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8325 Ticket Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2424 Toll-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 456-4668 Track & Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8212 Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8364 Wrestling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8209
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Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is one of America’s most recognized college football cathedrals. Situated on the east side of the Norman campus, this historical facility is the largest sports arena in the state and, following its recent expansion, now ranks among the 15 largest on-campus facilities in the nation. Memorial Stadium’s rich heritage has not hindered its evolution, a neverending growth fueled by the football program’s overwhelming popularity. Almost since its inception, the stadium has been a work in progress. That fact holds true today. Using bond money and generous contributions, the stadium has recently undergone a number of changes. The most major of those was a $65 million venture that added 8,000 seats, including 27 suites, on the east side. Work was completed in the summer of 2003.
In 1921, University of Oklahoma students started a movement for construction of a student union. By 1925, the idea had grown to include a combined football stadium/student union. In the original architect’s drawings, the north end of the proposed structure was strikingly similar to the present Oklahoma Memorial Union, which eventually was constructed separately when head coach Bennie Owen suggested it would be best to raise funds for a union and a stadium. The first game played at the site took place Oct. 20,1923 (a 63-7 win over Washington, Mo.), before the stadium/union plan got under way. The field was named Owen Field after Owen, who became a charter member of the National Football Hall of Fame.
At the same time, the press box was remodeled and outfitted with several state of the art features. Another phase of that project stretched into 2004 when renovations to the Santee Lounge, restroom and concessions facilities and a new brick facade on the west side were completed.
In 1925, the first contest was played in front of the new stands on the west side of the field. The 16,000-seat Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, named in honor of University personnel who died in World War I, was erected at a cost of approximately $293,000.
In the two years prior to the stadium upgrade and expansion, renovations were completed in the coaches’ offices, locker rooms, sports medicine and weight training facilities.
Stands on the east side of the stadium were added prior to the 1929 season. That addition increased the seating capacity to 32,000, where it stood for 20 years.
An additional 27 suites in the new east upper deck opened in time for the 2004 season bringing the total number of suites to 63.
In 1949, OU president George L. Cross pushed for expansion and the result was a six-foot lowering of the old playing surface and the elimination of a running track that surrounded the playing area.
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Eighteen years later came the addition of the upper deck and new press box. Another 8,436 seats were added at a cost of $5,726,345. Capacity for the 1975 National Championship season was 71,187. Before the 1980 season, the old green bleachers were replaced with the new south end zone facility. In addition to improved seating, the complex included coaches’ offices, the weight room, meeting rooms, a training room, the equipment room and two locker rooms. The addition brought the stadium capacity to 75,004. Capacity was decreased to 72,765 prior to the 1998 season to provide more wheelchair seating.
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The changes produced 7,000 new ringside seats and brought capacity to 55,000. The north end of the stadium also was enclosed. In 1957, green grandstand bleachers were added to the south end of the field, enabling the stadium to hold 61,836 fans.
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In July, 1970 the original natural grass surface was removed and artificial turf was installed. That tartan turf was replaced with super turf before the 1981 season. Owen Field returned to grass in 1994.
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A Stadium Master Plan was approved by the OU Board of Regents in June 1994. Construction of nine west side suites began in April 1995 and was completed that year. The suites are leased annually. Eight of the suites seat 12 and the President’s suite seats 24. Subsequent improvements included the installation of stadium lights to allow night games, a new scoreboard and a video screen.
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The Barry Switzer Center, named after the former OU head football coach, opened in April 1999. The complex includes a sports medicine facility with the latest equipment and technology to better accommodate OU’s student-athletes; the Robin Siegfried and Family Strength and Conditioning Facility, which can accommodate more than 400 athletes; new locker rooms; new coaches offices; the Anderson All-American Plaza and the OU Touchdown Club Legends Lobby. The Legends Lobby, which underwent a $1 million upgrade in the summer of 2004, features some of OU’s finest moments, most legendary figures and rare memorabilia.
Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Bests TEAM BESTS Rushing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768 vs. Kansas State, 1988 Passing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 vs. Baylor, 1999 Total Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 829 vs. Kansas State, 1988 Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 vs. Missouri, 1996 First Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 vs. Kansas St., 1988
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LONGEST PLAYS Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, Jeff Frazier vs. North Texas, 1995 Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99, Tulsa’s Troy DeGar to Wes Caswell, 1996 By OU: 86, Bobby Boyd to Wahoo McDaniel vs. West Virginia, 1958 Field Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, Tony DiRienzo vs. Kansas, 1973 Punt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, Joe Wylie vs. Kansas St., 1970 Punt Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, Darrell Royal vs. Kansas St., 1948 Kickoff Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, Buster Rhymes vs. Kansas St., 1980; Mack Heron of Kansas St., 1968
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INDIVIDUAL BESTS Rushing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 274, Mike Gaddis vs. Oklahoma St., 1989 Rushing Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, Steve Owens vs. Iowa State, 1969 Rushing Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, Steve Owens vs. Nebraska, 1968 Passing Completions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, TTU’s Kliff Kingsbury, 2000 By OU: 37, Josh Heupel vs. Baylor, 1999 Passing Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, TTU’s Kliff Kingsbury, 2000 By OU: 54, Josh Heupel vs. Baylor, 1999 Passing Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420, Josh Heupel vs. Baylor, 1999 Passing Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, Jason White vs. Texas A&M, 2003; Josh Heupel vs. Indiana St., 1999 Receiving Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203, Jim Doran, Iowa State, 1949 By OU: 166, Mark Clayton vs. Texas A&M, 2003 Receptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, Malcolm Kelly vs. Texas Tech, 2006 Receiving Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . 3, Mark Clayton vs. Texas A&M, 2003 Punting Average (min. 3) . . . . . . . . 56.33, Mike Keeling vs. Kansas, 1981 Tackles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, Daryl Hunt vs. Vanderbilt, 1977 Interceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 by two players Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, Cedric Jones vs. Texas Tech, 1994
Miscellaneous OU’s Record at Stadium (1923-2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-80-14 (.795) Most Consecutive OU Wins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 1947-52 *Complete stadium facts and maps are located on page 57
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