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Welcome From Head Coach Bob Stoops
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florida state (September 17 at Tallahassee, Fla.)
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MISSOURI (September 24 at Norman, Okla.)
The football tradition at Oklahoma stands like few others. Here, we celebrate what our teams did 60 years ago and what they did just a few months ago.
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BALL STATE (Oct. 1 at Norman, Okla)
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Texas (October 8 at Dallas, Texas)
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Kansas (October 15 at Lawrence, Kan.)
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texas tech (October 22 at Norman, Okla.)
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kansas state (October 29 at Manhattan, Kan.)
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texas A&M (November 5 at Norman, Okla.)
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baylor (November 19 at Waco, Texas)
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IOWA STATE (November 26 at Norman, Okla.)
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OKLAHOMA STATE (December 3 at Stillwater, Okla.)
BOOMER S OONER
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It is that way because the Sooner program is as vibrant today as it was 50 years ago. We’re proud of our history, but we don’t rest on our laurels. Our focus is squarely on the next championship.
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Success here creates a desire 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 is the student-athlete. This environment inspires greatness and encourages excellence. It does so with an eye on compassion and friendliness, qualities that have defined this university and the state of Oklahoma for many years.
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
2011 ou FOOTBALL GUIDE
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. (July, 2011)
PROJECT COORDINATORS
contributors
Jason Bodin, Mike Brooks, Lauren Burkholder, Debbie Copp, Will Estell, Tori Kukowski, Jason Matheson, Clark Wilson
HISTORY
The 2011 Oklahoma Football Guide was designed and produced by the OU Athletics Department in Norman, Okla., using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
photography
Lisa Hall, Mark Kraus, Jackson Laizure, Jerry Laizure, Phillip Laizure, Jason Matheson, Jay Meric, Ty Russell, Shevaun Williams & Associates, John Williamson, Cal Sport Media, Icon Sports Media, NFL, OU Athletics Communications Archives, OU Western History Collections
Kenny Mossman, David Bassity
Nike is the official footwear, apparel supplier and sponsor of the University of Oklahoma football
cover design Scott Matthews
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This season, the Sooner family honors the memory of Austin Grant Box, who would have been a senior linebacker on this year’s team. He passed away May 19, 2011.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
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