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Senior fullback Dimitri Flowers does the horns down hand sign during the Red River rivalry game Oct. 14. The Sooners won against the Longhorns 29-24 in the 112th meeting between the teams.

HOPES UP, HORNS DOWN Playoff chances not out of reach for Sooners

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Freshman running back Trey Sermon dives from the Longhorn defense in the Red River rivalry game Oct. 14.

AP POLL 1. Alabama

14. Virginia Tech

2. Penn State

15. Washington State

3. Georgia

16. South Florida

4. TCU

17. North Carolina State

5. Wisconsin

18. Michigan State

6. Ohio State

19. Michigan

7. Clemson

20. UCF

8. Miami

21. Auburn

9. Oklahoma

22. Stanford

10. Oklahoma State

23. West Virginia

11. USC 24. LSU 12. Washington

25. Memphis

13. Notre Dame Source: AP Poll

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ALLAS, Texas — Senior and overtook the Sooners in the don’t want to come out, and defensive end Ogbonnia fourth quarter. you’ll fight through a little extra Okoronkwo lay on his “There were ups and downs pain for this one. It was a mental back at the 40-yard-line of the a n d e v e r y t h i ng i n b e t w e e n decision for all of us.”

Cotton Bowl looking up at the for us. We started off great ofThe mental decision paid off sky. He was exhausted — mind, fensively,” senior quarterback for the Sooners. The defense body and soul already left on Baker Mayfield said. “Yeah, we was able to hold in the fourth the field. His white uniform could have finished better on quarter when they needed it was stained and discolored — a a lot of our drives — too many m o s t . No w , O k l a h o m a w i l l badge of honor denoting the te- field goals for us. We’ll take care need to bring that mentality nacity he had played with. to the rest of conference play. of that.”

Okoronkwo and the then-No. Oklahoma was in striking With Kansas State, Texas Tech, 12 Sooners were up five points distance multiple times, but Oklahoma State and TCU ahead in the fourth quarter of the couldn’t execute. Junior kick- of the Sooners, they still have a 112th Red River rivalry. To lose er Austin Seibert was forced long road ahead of a potential Okoronkwo would be a shot to attempt three field goals, all College Football Playoff berth.

Oklahoma likely wouldn’t sur- of which he made, to help the D e s p i t e d r o p p i n g t o N o. vive. But he did what anyone Sooners fend off the Longhorns. 1 2 a f t e r t h e i r l o s s t o I o w a who knows Okoronkwo State, there’s still hope would expect : he came for Oklahoma. With back in the next drive.

Clemson, Washington, He helped stop the Washington State and “I loved our guys’ fight. And Longhorns. He helped Auburn all losing this win the game. weekend, there’s much we fought all day, even when “ Ev e r y b o d y o n t h e more of a chance for a team would have done College Football Playoff we didn’t play our best ball, that,” Okoronkwo said. that includes one or even when we had some “We told each other we more one-loss teams. were playing for each If the Sooners want to things go against us. And I other. We’re brothers be one of those teams, in there. Everybody — they’ll need to show think we really took some we knew what we were more of the drive and going to have to do to determination they steps forward as a team.” win the game.” showed against Texas.

The grit Okoronkwo What did Riley tell LINCOLN RILEY, and the S o oners disthe team to inspire such HEAD COACH played is exactly what focus and grit this week? the y ne e de d after an “Just keep fighting,” seupset to Iowa State, not nior cornerback Jordan D e s p i t e b e i n g u n a b l e t o Thomas said. “‘Keep swinging, because they can’t afford another loss if they want to make maintain their dominant lead, keep swinging, keep swinging.’ the College Football Playoff, but the Sooners were able to use That’s what he kept saying all because it was the first sign of pure grit and heart to outlast week ... ‘It’s going to be a dog life Oklahoma has shown since Texas. Okoronkwo left the game fight for 60 minutes. Just keep playing Ohio State. twice with potential injuries swinging.’” “ I l ov e d o u r g u y s’ f i g h t ,” only to come back in the followOklahoma coach Lincoln Riley ing drives. Mayfield took a hard said. “And we fought all day, hit in the third quarter that sent Kelli Stacy kelliastacy@ou.edu even when we didn’t play our him to the sidelines, but didn’t best ball, even when we had hesitate to grab his helmet and some things go against us. And I head to the huddle the next think we really took some steps drive. Players exited the game OU VS. KANSAS forward as a team.” left and right, but they always A 29-24 win over Texas (3-3, returned.

STATE 2-1 Big 12) by no means indi“Yeah, it’s something that we cates Oklahoma (5-1, 2-1 Big talked about. You have to expect When: 3:00 p.m., Oct. 12) is back, but it does show that in games like these. We talk21, 2017 hope for the future. Once again, ed about it as a team,” Mayfield the Sooners got off to a fast start, said. “We made the decision Where: Manhattan, scoring 20 unanswered points. last night how we were going Kansas Then, they did what they’re to handle adversity ... so for the becoming known for this sea- older guys that were in here, How to Watch: FOX son. They let Texas come back. you know, and got nicked up — The Longhorns pulled with- bangs and bruises — you realize Source: Soonersports.com in 10 of Oklahoma by halftime it’s the last one. You definitely

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Two students walk toward the S.J. Sarkeys Complex Oct .11. Students have raised concerns about the gym not being equal to other universities’ facilities.

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Students feel gym can’t compare to Big 12 facilities IPEK DUMAN

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Hussain Al Ramis stares at blank walls while he sweats the day off on a treadmill during his evening workouts.

Al Ramis is one of the students who uses the Sarkey’s Fitness Center o f t e n . T h e Fi t n e s s a n d Recreation facilities at OU, which include Sarkey’s and the Murray Case Sells Swim Complex, are open to all students and serve as a home for intramural sports and fitness.

Still, some students claim the gym does not cater to their expectations or measure up to other Big 12 schools’ amenities.

Al Ramis, a petroleum engineering doctoral student who attended three other large state universities before coming to OU, said he is frustrated with the size and standards of the gym. Al Ramis said the lack of decent wifi and television screens in the cardio room make the workout boring, especially because some machines face the wall.

“Most college towns like Norman have a very nice gym where you can go to have fun and get to know friends and socialize, as well as work out,” Al Ramis said. “But when I came (to OU) in the spring, (I noticed) the gym was very small. It was also raining, s o you could s e e water coming through the walls of the building.”

Director of Fitness and Recreation Amy Davenport said the gym has a budget of $3.3 million for the whole year, which is utilized to fund fitness programs and intramurals, as well as pay student employees and instructors.

Davenport said there is also a portion of the budget allocated for equipment and machinery replacement.

The gym was last renovated in 2003 to add four

n e w b a s k e t b a l l c o u r t s, expand the weight room and add a cardio room, Davenport said.

Despite weight room expansions, Al Ramis said the size of the weight rooms is a problem since having an abundance of exercise equipment in the small space could be a potential safety hazard.

“For body builders, they need to have their ow n space because they are working with very heavy metals,” Al Ramis said.

Davenport said fitness and recreation centers at OU do meet codes set up by the American College of Sports Medicine, and that the weightlifting area is safe by those standards.

Ben Slechta, a petroleum engineering master’s student, used to use OU’s gym frequently but struggled with the lack of equipment, especially in the weight room. Slechta said he stopped using OU’s gym and instead pays $35 a month to use a private gym

go to the gym you’re trying to improve yourself and improve your body, and I feel sexualized.”

Clevenger said besides that, she likes the gym and finds several options to choose from when it comes to e quipment. Sle chta, though, said he does not find OU’s gym adequate.

“Does it meet a stand a rd ? S u re, b u t i s t h a t standard competitive with universities of equivalent size?” Slechta asked. “I would say far from it.”

Louisiana State University has three floors of more than 150 cardio and fitness machines and equipment, while OU ’s ow n cardio and fitness equipment is specific to one room and has fewer than 50 machines.

The 20-foot climbing wall in Sarkey’s Fitness Center also falls short in comparison to 35foot walls at LSU and the U n i v e r s i t y o f Mi s s o u r i and a 44-foot wall at Texas A&M.

“One of our missions is to help students become more aware of their wellness and more aware of taking care of their bodies so that when they leave OU they are continuing in society, having that ability that hopefully they’ve learned here to continue on with their health.”

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in Norman.

Slechta also said the majority of weight lifters are men, and because it’s such a small space, it’s less inviting for women to work out and takes away their opportunities to weight lift.

Psychology sophomore Kristen Clevenger said she goes to the gym about three times a week but doesn’t feel comfortable going to to the weight room often.

She feels like women are pushed towards the cardio room because it’s a more comfortable environment.

“I actually call the weight area downstairs ‘the testosterone zone’ because it’s all guys,” Clevenger said. “It makes me uncomfortable because when you

Texas A&M, LSU, Texas Christian University and the University of Missouri all have three pools within their fitness centers, and Missouri features a hot tub, sauna and lazy river. OU’s ow n Mu r ray Ca s e S e l l s Sw im Complex has two swimming pools — one indoor and one outdoor — but no saunas or hot tubs. “ They don’t have any goals of fun or socializing at the gym,” Al Ramis said.

“They are only concerned with the health and fitness aspect, which is great, but the gym is a place where you can de-stress and have fun.”

Fo r S l e c h t a , i t ’s j u s t a matter of a space expansion and additional

equipment.

“I understand that those things take money, but I’d be more than willing to pay more in tuition for a nicer recreation center,” Slechta said.

Although the fitness and recreation facilities do not have current plans to do major renovations, students can expect to see a new locker station by the equipment desk specifically for cell phones, Davenport said. She said students will be able to lock their cell phones in the lo ckers and charg e them while working out.

“We are trying to come into that technology and to understand the changing needs of our students,” Davenport said. “And that is a step forward.”

Davenport said the fitness facilities at OU are doing the best with the available space by expanding fitness classes across the university in places like the IT store and yoga in the Sam Noble Museum.

Davenport said having a healthy lifestyle can deeply impact students, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices on campus is important.

“One of our missions is to help students become more aware of their wellness and more aware of taking care of their bodies so that when they leave OU they are continuing in society, having that knowledge and having that ability that hopefully they’ve learned here to continue on with their health,” Davenport said.

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omfy sweaters, cute booties, stylish jackets and coats all spell fall weather. Once the air becomes cooler, it can be difficult to find a jacket on the cheaper side. Here are a few tips on how to find affordable jackets and how to style them: 1. THE CLEARANCE SECTION IS YOUR FRIEND. No matter the day, when I go to Forever 21, I always dash to the clearance section. Last weekend, I decided that it would be wise to purchase a new fall jacket now, despite the 90-degree temperature. While looking, I learned that Forever 21 has a collection of jackets on sale for about $9 each in the clearance section. I purchased a suede blue jacket for only $8.70.

For a quick fall look, I wore a pair of ripped-knee jeans with a black cami and a pair of white Doc Martens.

A metallic jacket or a blue jacket are some alternative options.

2. IF POSSIBLE, PURCHASE THE JACKET BEFORE THE FALL SEASON. My father and grandmother taught me to always buy a coat or jacket during the summer. During the warm months, jackets are priced lower because they are not in high demand.

Retailers clear out jackets from last season in preparation for upcoming fashion trends. When it comes to jackets, they are so versatile that you do not have to worry about them going out of style. I purchased a tan trench coat during late May for only $12. I like to pair it with high-waisted black jeans and a white cropped tank top, and I finish the look with a pair of brown booties.

3. THE THRIFT STORE HAS SUCH A BIG (AND AFFORDABLE) SELECTION. My favorite time to go to the thrift store is in the fall.

I always find various fall

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Daily staff writer Robyn Craig poses for a photo in different jackets. Craig advises looking at the clearance section.

essentials — from vintage hockey jerseys to windbreakers. Windbreakers are back in style and not hard to find at all. Therefore, this opens up a wider variety of sale items in the store. I purchased a windbreaker years ago during a Hollister clearance event. However, stores like Forever 21 currently have a wide range of windbreakers, including cropped, long and graphic.

I pair mine with a black ca m i t a n k t o p, r i p p e d knee jeans and white Doc Marten boots.

Editor’s note: Thursday’s column will be about how to pick out versatile shoes for the fall season.

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Previously, Robyn has covered dressing professionally, how to prepare for a lastminute party and how to look your best when going to class.

‘Hocus Pocus’ wins poll for Norman outdoor movie night; free event to include movie, games, food, more

Norman Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Outdoor Movie Night showing “Hocus Pocus” on Friday, Oct. 20.

For the last four seasons, Norman Parks and Recreation has held showings of four summer movies and a fall film. “Hocus Pocus” was selected as the film to be shown this year after it won a poll on the Facebook event.

Jason Olsen, Norman Parks and Recreation superintendent, said movie night patrons have been requesting “Hocus Pocus” for years. It won the Facebook poll overwhelmingly, 550 votes ahead of the runner-up, “Wonder Woman.”

Outdoor Movie Night also includes fun activities for the whole family such as live music, face painting, inflatables, arts and crafts with Firehouse Art, games, food trucks and sno-cones.

“It’s extremely popular,” Olsen said. “You can just bring your family out there and watch a movie under the stars.”

Outdoor Movie Night will be held at Lions Park, 450 S. Flood Ave., Norman on Friday, Oct. 20 from 6 - 10 p.m., and the movie will start at sundown. Admission is free.

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OU School of Visual Arts hosting exhibit ‘Concentric Squares’ by visiting Dallas artist through next month

The Concentric Squares exhibit in the Fred Jones Lightwell Gallery, which debuted Oct. 10, will be open through Nov. 3.

The exhibit features the geometric artwork from visiting Dallas artist, Lane Banks.

Banks is an instructor in the continuing and professional education department at Southern Methodist University. Regan Schreier, public relations and event coordinator for the School of Visual Arts, describes the exhibit as “very mathematical.”

“All of the paintings are the same size, and they are all geometric and planned out ahead of time. It’s a really interesting exhibition,” Schreier said.

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SGA neglects student voices Presidential search committee board chosen from within AUSTIN REID

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In a matter of 39 minutes, without an application process or a single interview, the heads of the Student Government Association selected themselves to be the sole voice for students in the hunt for the next president of the University of Oklahoma.

I know quite a bit about student government, having spent two and a half years as an active member — heading two congressional committees and being elected and serving as the vice chair of the Undergraduate Student Congress. I strived to serve the student body to the best of my ability the entire time. As someone who has worked for you with everything he’s got, at every opportunity, I believe we all have been duped. We’ve been robbed of the opportunity to select the best candidates to represent us in the selecting of David L. Boren’s replacement — one of the most important decisions facing our university.

Who is responsible for this offense? One of the primary groups to blame is the leaders of SGA. These leaders received notice from the Board of Regents at 4 p.m. on Oct. 2 that they had only one week to select four students to be presidential search committee nominees. Due to SGA nomination procedures, this left only a little under an hour to decide the four nominees to meet the Oct. 9 deadline. This deadline was outrageous, considering President Boren will not step down for another nine months. The leaders of SGA, however, didn’t even use the full hour. By 4:38 p.m. the same day they were notified, the heads of both congress and senate, as well as the SGA vice president, had been selected and submitted to congress for approval to be appointed to the Regents’ search committee. The leaders of our student government, those

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The Board of Regents discuss the presidential search committee Oct. 1 at OU’s Health Sciences Center. The meeting to discuss the search committee members has been postponed.

who should have stood up and said, “The students deserve more time,� have yielded the responsibilities they were elected for. They have, intentionally or otherwise, circumvented the selection of any other, possibly better suited, candidates in favor of themselves. Even after the judicial branch of SGA recently ruled that the chairs of congress and senate are unable to serve on the selection committee while also chairing their respective bodies, they are now working to change these rules, as they are inconvenient to their personal agendas. This is an egregious act by any measure and a clear conflict of interest as they head the bodies responsible for their own appointment.

Sadly, two bodies that I hold a great respect for are not free from blame either.

The Undergraduate Student Congress and Graduate Student Senate both had the opportunity to strike down these nominations, yet failed to do so. SGA President J.D. Baker simply asked both houses to pass the bill, justifying the nominations by claiming the

leadership’s hands were tied by the timeline. Congress, to its credit, asked a few questions about the nature of the selection, but at the end of the day failed to stand up for a more meticulous and inclusive selection process.

The final party we must hold accountable is the Board of Regents itself. The timeline they imposed was restrictive and did not allow for an appropriate amount of time for the students to properly select nominees for this committee. The Regents also pushed a similarly ridiculous deadline on the Staff Senate, the body which represents staff interests at OU. This body had to send out its nomination to its members with only a three-anda-half-hour notice. It is clear that most, if not all, parties outside the Board of Regents are being strong-armed into making their selections quickly. I must interpret that to mean they do not intend to listen to our voices — they simply want our rubber stamp of approval.

Disappointingly, there is not much to be done in regards to the Regents because the people who have the option

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to object have chosen not to do so for reasons we can only sit and ponder.

We have had a great disservice visited upon us as a student body. We will never know for sure if our student voices are being expressed in the best possible way because of the hasty manner in which the students for the presidential search committee were selected. I know from those who have contacted me about this matter there are many intelligent, qualified students outside of SGA who wanted to take a crack at representing us.

And instead of making sure all students were included and informed, instead of shouting to the hills for volunteers and those eager, the nominations were carried out without a word to the student body. Our elected leaders decided to yield to the will of the Regents instead of standing up for the rights of the students.

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As much as you yearn for change, you’ll gain strength, wisdom and courage from stability. Your options may be numerous and some more exciting than others, but the one that brings you greater peace of mind and less stress and conflict is the one you should choose.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Talks will bring about a change that will help you make decisions regarding work, co-workers, and your health and relationships. Don’t act in haste when you can take the time to digest the information you receive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Practical choices will spare you from uncertainty and unexpected changes in relationships with friends, relatives and partners. Don’t risk what you have just to gain something you don’t really want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Add to your qualifications. Bone up on the latest technology. Be prepared to push your way into a better position or to take on more responsibilities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Patience will be needed when dealing SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- How with children, a loved one or a you handle or work with others will friend. Keep in mind that everyone determine how much you get out of has bad days and that comfort will your day. You can stand out if you probably help more than a lecture. present your plans in a way others CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Avoid can relate to. temptation. Stick close to home and the people you know and trust.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Information will be foggy at best If you seek change, move things around at home or clear a space and not likely to give you what you need to make a good decision. and pursue a hobby.

Deception will prevail if you don’t LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Keep your ask direct questions. life simple and organized. Look at change as a good thing, not as CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -Work hard to finish some lingering something to make a fuss over.

Making personal improvements projects. Taking care of business and negotiating personal or profes- should be your goal. sional contracts will help put your VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Use mind at ease. your imagination to come up with AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Ac- ways to pass the time. Getting cepting what comes your way and out and enjoying the company of someone who shares your concerns dealing with it one step at a time will help you maintain control and will lead to a worthwhile friendship. make progress. Choose peace and love over chaos.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Business and personal relationships will be in the spotlight. Decisions regarding how you proceed through

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Senior defensive end Ogbonnia Okoronkwo tackles a Texas player in the Red River rivalry game Oct. 14. Okoronkwo had three solo tackles and assisted in two.

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Defense steps up in narrow win Stoops, his players clap back against last week’s criticism GEORGE STOIA @GeorgeStoia

DALL AS, Texas — All week, the Sooners preached stepping up on the defensive side of the ball after a debacle of a loss to Iowa State at home. Saturday, in the middle of the Texas State Fair, Oklahoma’s defense came up big when it was needed most, holding off Texas in a 29-24 victory.

No. 12 Oklahoma (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) saw its lead slip away late in the fourth quarter with Texas (3-3, 2-1 Big 12) taking a one-point lead with less than eight minutes to play. The Sooners struk right back on a Baker Mayfield 59-yard touchdown pass to Mark Andrews, leaving it to the defense to hold off the Longhorns just a couple more times.

“I think they rose to the occasion,” Mayfield said.

“Everyone wanted to throw them in the trash after last week — they showed up today. They showed what

they’re made of.”

The Sooners did rise to the occasion, not allowing Texas near the end zone with more than six minutes left in the game, helping secure Oklahoma’s second consecutive Red River rivalry win.

Oklahoma played well for the majority of the game, forcing Texas to turn the ball over on downs three times.

There were quite a few new faces on the field for OU, with players like sophomore defensive end Kenneth Mann, junior safety Chanse Sylvie and sophomore defensive lineman Amani Bledsoe all

New head coaches face off Red River rivalry alive with fresh team leadership ABBY BITTERMAN @abby_bitterman

In t h e m i d d l e o f t h e Texas State Fair and in front of 93,552 fans — half in crimson and half in burnt orange, split right down the 50-yard-line — two new head coaches roamed the sidelines.

For the first time in years, there was an energy in the Cotton Bowl that could be felt from the first kickoff to the final tackle — when the dust settled and the Sooners had won 29-24. Texas’ (3-3, 2-1 Big 12) Tom Herman and Oklahoma’s (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) Lincoln Riley put the rivalry back in Red River rivalry.

With all eyes on them, the two coaches and their teams did not disappoint.

They coached a game that kept every fan in the stadium until it was finally over almost four hours after it started. It was a physical battle, with both teams leaving it all on the field. “ That ’s why the y call it the Red River rivalry,” Riley said. “What a great game. The atmosphere was electric.”

History did not repeat itself for the Sooners this year.

Oklahoma and Texas had both brought new coaches to the matchup at the same time just three times before, and Texas was 2-0-1 in games like this. Riley put one in the win column, as the Sooners avoided losing back-to-back regular season games, since 1999.

After Oklahoma’s loss to Iowa State the week before, the Sooners and the Longhorns were as equal going into the game as they had been in recent memory.

The fight was evident on the Sooners’ defense from the very beginning, proving itself after its poor

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Head coach Lincoln Riley poses for a photo with the Sooners after winning against Texas Oct. 14. The Sooners won the game 29-24.

showing in Big 12 play so far. For Texas, the ability to battle back was important.

The Longhorns cut a 20-0 lead in half by halftime and found themselves with a one-point lead in the fourth quarter.

With “Texas Fight” and “Boomer Sooner” ringing throughout the stadium, it was hard to hear anything else. At some points, the clearest indicator of which way the momentum was going was by which color fan base was cheering and which had fallen silent.

“For me, it was exciting,” Herman said. “I don’t know that you have time to soak it all in or reminisce or anything like that ... but it is a

really unique college football experience and one that I’m looking forward to each and every year.”

One of the best rivalries in college football lived up to its potential on Saturday.

With the first meeting in Dallas of the Herman and Riley eras in the books, the expectation for what the 112th Red River rivalry — and many more after — will be has only gone up. These two coaches brought new life to their programs and to a storied rivalry whose best days may still be in front of it.

Abby Bitterman abbybitt@ou.edu

playing integral parts in the win.

“We had a lot of guys step up — a lot of guys who haven’t played a lot of football here yet,” senior outside linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo said. “Our slogan is : ‘We’re too deep.’

Everybody has to be ready to play, and they were ready to play today.”

This past week, the defense has been heavily criticized for its underwhelming performance against Iowa State, with defensive coordinator Mike Stoops shouldering the majority of the blame.

Stoops is confident in the way he coaches and doesn’t plan to change anything.

“It’s part of the business,” Stoops said about the criticism. “You have to take the good with the bad. Some of it’s deserved. You kind of earn your criticism sometimes, but it’s not always the right — it’s easy for people to attack you personally. That, to me, is... hard and upsetting, but that’s just part of the business. I’ve been around too long. I know what my resume is, I know what I’ve accomplished in my coaching career. My players know,

they understand it, and I’ll put it up against anybody.”

After the game, Stoops emotionally embraced multiple players, including a relieved Okoronkwo. “(Obo) takes things personally, too. I think we all do,” Stoops said. “People should probably understand that a little better before they write slanderous stuff about you.

You know what I mean? (The players) had my back, and that’s the most important thing to me.”

George Stoia

george.s.stoia-1@ou.edu

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Senior quarterback Baker Mayfield smiles as he walks toward the Red River rivalry trophy Oct. 14. Mayfield threw the ball for 302 passing yards against the Longhorns.

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Mayfield triumphs over Texas In his last rivalry game, quarterback brings home trophy KELLI STACY @AstacyKelli

DALL AS, Texas — O n Saturday, in front of a sellout crowd in the Cotton Bowl, senior quarterback Baker Mayfield put on the Golden Hat for the final time. After a grueling four quarters, Mayfield and the Sooners managed to pull off a 29-24 victory in the Red River rivalry.

“I don’t think I can truly put it in words to describe

it correctly,” Mayfield said.

“I hit on it early, it started to settle in — that feeling that it was my last one.

There’s no atmosphere like this in all of college football.

There’s nothing to compare it to.”

The defense made the final stand to give Oklahoma (5-1, 2-1 Big 12) the win, but it was an immaculate performance from Mayfield early in the game that distanced the Sooners from Texas while it tried to gain its footing.

He was on fire in the first half, going 11-of-16 for 179 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He drove the Sooners down the field in typical Mayfield fashion

— with precision, energy and big-time playmaking.

Junior tight end Mark Andrews, who caught a 59yard touchdown pass from Mayfield in the fourth quarter to help seal the game, said the senior quarterback’s personality on the field is something unique to Mayfield alone, and he brought that to this game.

“I mean, he’s an animal,” Andrews said. “He goes out there, and he’s a completely different person.

He leads the team with his energy. I’ve never seen anything like it — the energy he brings and what type of leader he is.”

Then, things went wrong.

The Sooners faltered,

g e t t i n g ca l l e d f o r p e n alties and allow ing the Longhorns (3-3, 2-1 Big 12) to come back. Texas cut the Sooners’ lead to 10 by halftime. The next two quarters were a fight full of penalties, offensive struggles and injuries.

Mayfield himself was shaken up after taking a big hit in the third quarter.

There was no way he wasn’t going back in the game, though.

“For the older guys that were in here, you know, and got nicked up, bangs and bruises, it’s realizing it’s the last one — you definitely don’t want to come out, and you’ll fight through a little extra pain for this

one,” Mayfield said. “It was a mental decision for all of us.”

With four seconds left on the clock, up five, the defense was battered, bruised and exhausted.

It was standing on its last leg. Then, Mayfield walked into the defensive huddle and gave his teammates one last fiery speech before they took the field for the last play of the game.

The defense held.

Oklahoma won.

After the customary round of handshakes and thank yous, Mayfield made his way to the 20-yardline, where the G olden Hat awaited him. He held it high above his head for

Sooner fans to see, then placed it on his head and posed for pictures with the confidence only he seems capable of.

In his final OU-Texas appearance, Mayfield left his mark on the famed rivalry. He ended the day 17-of-27 for 302 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Although his second-half performance wasn’t nearly as great as his first, he was still able to lead his team to victory and bring the hat back to Norman one last time.

Kelli Stacy

kelliastacy@ou.edu

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