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Barry Switzer immortalized by Oklahoma

November 6, 2011
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Barry Switzer immortalized by Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma commemorated former head coach Barry Switzer by unveiling a bronze statue of the legendary coach at the Switzer Center this past Saturday during a well received pre-game dedication ceremony. In attendance included Big12 commissioner Chuck Neinas, Bob Stoops, and former and current OU coaches and players. From 1973-1988, Switzer compiled an unprecedented 157-29-4 overall record and a  blustering 100-11-1 conference record winning more games than any other coach in school history. During that dominance, he...

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Book-em, Danno!

April 12, 2010
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Book-em, Danno!

The ghost of Barry Switzer seems to be cursing athletes in Norman, Oklahoma. Switzer’s ghost continues to haunt left tackle Donald Stephenson. Stephenson, who was slated to be in the starting rotation for 2010, was picked-up this past weekend for an outstanding municipal warrant. With his second arrest in less than one year, his days on the playing field could be in jeopardy. At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10th, Stephenson was pulled over on East Norman Street for failing...

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Sooners’ All Offense Convict Team

July 19, 2009
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Sooners’ All Offense Convict Team

OU has a long tradition of producing winning teams and top NFL prospects. The Sooners have 7 claimed national titles, 42 conference crowns, and 5 Heisman winners. When you think Oklahoma Sooners, you think success. However, a scar in this tradition-rich program is the player’s history of criminal behavior. Just recently, Justin Chaisson was charged with assaulting his 17 year old girlfriend with a screwdriver, coercing by force, assaulting with a deadly weapon, coercing with a deadly weapon and...

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