2008 OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL chattanooga (August 30 at Norman, Okla.)
Welcome From Head Coach Bob Stoops
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cincinnati (September 6 at Norman, Okla.)
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at washington (September 13 at Seattle, Wash.)
Welcome to one of the great traditions in all of sports, football at the University of Oklahoma. Our name is synonymous with the history and excellence of college football.
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TCU (September 27 at Norman, Okla.)
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at baylor (October 4 at Waco, Texas)
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texas (October 11 at Dallas, Texas)
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kansas (October 18 at Norman, Okla.)
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at kansas state (October 25 at Manhattan, Kan.)
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nebraska (November 1 at Norman, Okla.)
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at Texas a&M (November 8 at College Station, Texas)
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Texas tech (November 22 at Norman, Okla.)
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at OKLAHOMA STATE (November 29 at Stillwater, Okla.)
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BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP (December 6 at Kansas City, Mo.)
BOOMER S OONER
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It is that way 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 do they obscure the pursuit of our next one.
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Success here 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 this university and the state of Oklahoma.
COACHING STAFF
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 strive for college football’s highest goals, to prepare for that next championship. We know that success here is judged by championships and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
THE SOONERS SEASON REVIEW
guide design
2008 ou FOOTBALL GUIDE
David Bassity, Jason Matheson, Jared Thompson
cover design Scott Matthews
The guide was printed by OU Printing Services of Norman at no cost to the taxpayers of the state of Oklahoma. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer.
photography
Lisa Hall, Icon Sports Media, Joey Johnson, Mark Kraus, Jackson Laizure, Jerry Laizure, Phillip Laizure, Jason Matheson, Ty Russell, Shevaun Williams & Associates, John Williamson, The Tulsa World, NFL, OU Athletics Media Relations Archives, OU Western History Collections
HISTORY
The 2008 Oklahoma Football Guide was designed and produced by the OU Athletics Department in Norman, Okla., using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
contributors
Kristin Conder, Brian Dude, Mitch Heckart, Drew Kirtley, Scott Matthews, Matt Montgomery, Craig Moran, Phillip Rogers, Sheridan Samples, Danny Sexton, Josh Tullius
PROJECT COORDINATORS Kenny Mossman, David Bassity
research assistance Mike Brooks, Debbie Copp
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS