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A REALLY cool story from Lions coach Dan Campbell on why he’s such a fan of Baker Mayfield.
“There’s no wonder why people rally around him and follow him.”
Brian Bosworth told The Rush the life and legacy of Toby Keith needs to be celebrated around the world.
“If you ask people from other countries, what does America really looks like? Looks like Toby Keith. Sounds like Toby Keith. Acts like Toby Keith.”
Patty Gasso isn’t going to apologize for her team celebrating the little things.
“You must be unapologetic about the energy and the celebrations that you have”
Mark Mangino via a SiriusXM interview:
“Brent will never abandon Oklahoma. He’s staying there for the long haul to win national championships and conference championships. Fans take warning. Don’t abandon him or you’ll be sorry.”
@KeepSawinWood
44 days until kickoff in Norman.
Here’s a Brian Bosworth story you may not know: On Sterling Shepard’s Senior Day in 2015, Bosworth gave Sterling a magazine with his father, Derrick, on the cover.
It was an incredible gesture from one to legend to another.
“He’s one of our…
Brent Venables noticed the pink shirts in the crowd to support his wife Julie. The Venables were thankful for the support, but not surprised.
“I’m not surprised by the people of Oklahoma. The love, support, compassion, the loyalty, it’s second to none and we’re incredible…
17 years ago today:
@DeMarcoMurray
committed to OU over USC.
A 5-star prospect out of Bishop Gorman, Demarco ranked as the No. 22 player in the 2006 class.
He lived up to the hype, and then some, finishing his career with 390 points, the most by a non-kicker in OU history.
Two years ago today: Bob Stoops took over as interim head coach and calmed the entire fanbase.
“This is just a little bump in the road. There's not one guy, one person in the history of this program that's bigger than the program, coach Switzer, myself, or Lincoln Riley.”…
It’s May 7th, which means it’s Texas Day!
We’d like to wish a very happy 5-7 to
@TexasFootball
.
Cheers, ‘Horns! You know how to underachieve better than ANYONE in college football!
24 years ago today: Bob Stoops was hired as head football coach at OU.
Stoops said: “I shall not shy away from the expectations that you have at Oklahoma. There are no excuses. You succeed or you don’t.”
Thanks for everything,
@CoachBobStoops
!
Rumors started to circulate the reigning Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year had just moved to Norman.
Bob Stoops was one of the many who heard the rumors Baker Mayfield left Texas Tech and enrolled at OU, but he had never spoken to him or granted him an opportunity to join…
25 years ago today: Bob Stoops was hired as head football coach at OU.
Stoops said: “I shall not shy away from the expectations that you have at Oklahoma. There are no excuses. You succeed or you don’t.”
Stoops would become the all-time winningest head coach at OU with 191…
Two years ago today: OU fans gave Odicci Alexander a standing ovation.
The JMU star was incredible during the 2021 WCWS and captivated softball fans everywhere.
OU would win with a berth in the championship series on the line, but OU fans showed their respect for one of the…
Seth Littrell on his dream of playing at OU and then having the oppurtunity to coach at his alma mater:
“This place obviously means everything to me. I’ve been trying to get back here for 23 years.”
5 years ago today: Baker Mayfield planted the flag and ripped out the hearts of Ohio State fans with a win over the No. 2 Buckeyes.
Here’s to hoping Baker can ruin the state of Ohio’s day again on Sunday.
Baker Mayfield has been voted the No. 1 college football QB of the 2000’s.
ESPN has ranked the Best 80 QB’s of the 2000’s, with SIX Sooners making the list, including Baker Mayfield at No. 1!
43. Landry Jones
36. Jason White
27. Jalen Hurts
15. Sam Bradford
7. Kyler Murray
1.…
What a season from Drake Stoops.
Big 12 ranks:
• 78 receptions - No. 1
• 10 TD catches - No. 1
• 880 receiving yards - No. 3
• 6.5 receptions per game - No. 1
One of the most beloved Sooners you’ll find. 🫡
34 years ago today: Billy Tubbs grabbed the microphone and said to the LNC crowd, “regardless of how terrible the officiating is, do not throw stuff on the floor.”
The crowd went crazy, Billy got a technical foul and OU rallied from an early deficit to beat Mizzou, 112-105
4.4 seconds flashed on a stopwatch and Brent Venables thought it was a mistake.
“Go run again!” said the 28-year-old linebacker coach at OU.
Moments before, Venables had told a high school senior from Fort Gibson if he ran a 4.6 in the 40-yard dash, he might offer him a…
40 years ago today: The Day The Pride Won Bedlam.
Trailing Oklahoma State 20-3 in the fourth quarter, band director Gene Thrailkill was escorted off the field by Stillwater Police for not having a sideline pass.
Thrailkill told the Pride to "start playing and don't stop until…
6 years ago today: Baker Mayfield planted the flag.
It was the ultimate exclamation mark after Mayfield led an epic upset win over No. 2 Ohio State in The Horseshoe.
It stands today as an iconic moment in program history.
@BetUS_Official
Drake Stoops is a finalist for the
Burlsworth Trophy, which will be given out tonight.
Stoops recalls the time Baker Mayfield called him and told him about his walk-on experience, which helped lead him to OU.
35 years ago today: Billy Tubbs grabbed the microphone and said to the LNC crowd, “regardless of how terrible the officiating is, do not throw stuff on the floor.”
The crowd went crazy, Billy got a technical foul and OU rallied from an early deficit to beat Mizzou, 112-105
For some, the first instinct would have been to transfer out. For Blake Bell it was to stay and find a way on the field.
Even though he was coming off a season where he led OU to road wins over Notre Dame and OSU, Bell was being asked to switch from QB to tight end for his final…
23 years ago today: Josh Heupel finished as the runner-up in the 2000 Heisman Trophy voting.
Though OU fans were disappointed for Heupel it set up one of the most memorable moments in program history a few weeks later in Miami.
“You got my boy’s trophy! We want it back!”
4 years ago today: The biggest comeback in OU history.
Down 28-3 in Waco, OU rallied behind Jalen Hurts, who was 30-42 for 297 yards and 4 TD’s along with 114 yards on 27 carries. It was one of the gutsiest performances by an OU player in recent memory.
Nik Bonnito sealed the…
Happy Commitversary to Adrian Peterson. 20 years ago today, he committed to the Sooners.
A 5 ⭐️ out of Palestine, Texas, AD was ranked as the No. 1 overall player in the 2004 class.
AD played three years at OU and became the first freshman to finish as a runner-up in the…
What an incredible regular season for CeeDee Lamb.
• 135 receptions (Cowboys record)
• 1,749 receiving yards (Cowboys record)
• 12 TD catches (9-straight games w/ TD catch. Longest in NFL since 2012).
Call the man what he is - The best wide receiver in the NFL.
5 years ago today: Kenneth Murray set an OU record with 28 tackles in a game against Army.
It was the most tackles recorded by an FBS player since the NCAA started tracking the stat in 2000.
As soon as the game was over, Murray shook hands with as many Army players as he could…
Here’s a really cool comment from Ethan Downs on PJ Adebawore during last night’s Sooner Sports Talk:
“PJ, Adepoju, he’s going to be the most dominant football player to come out of OU in a long time.”
5 years ago today: OU won the longest NCAA Softball Championship Series Game in 17 innings over Florida.
Shay Knighten’s three-run home run clinched the win for OU.
@OU_Softball
6-time All-Pro center Jason Kelce was asked about Baker Mayfield and gave a glowing review:
“You can tell how guys rally around him and love to play with him.”