This indispensable guide for fans of Oklahoma Sooner football features never-before-published stories about some of the legendary figures in the winning tradition of Sooner history.
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A Tribute to the Sooner Nation
Sooner fans, this is the one you've been waiting for--a book written by a die-hard fan, for die-hard fans. Chock-full of action photos, these pages capture the excitement and the glory of a century of Sooner football.
The Die-Hard Fan's Guide to Sooner Football takes you on a tour through the long, proud history of the OU football program, from the birth of Sooner football in Bud Risinger's barber shop, through the dynasties of Bud Wilkinson and Barry Switzer, to Bob Stoops's powerhouse teams of today.
Here you will find vintage reports on the Sooners' very first football games, in-depth details about OU's historic Wishbone offense, and a close-up look at OU's seven--count `em, seven--national championship teams.
You will come face to face with Heisman winners Billy Sims, Billy Vessels, Steve Owens, and Jason White. Additionally, you'll become acquainted with some of the great forgotten players throughout the team's history players who made crucial contributions to excellent Sooner teams, but somehow never earned the recognition they deserve. Read through exclusive interviews conducted with some of the biggest Sooner legends: Lucious Selmon, Darrell Royal, Steve Davis, Joe Washington, Bob Stoops, Jimmy Harris, Billy Sims, Jack Mildren, and the King himself, Barry Switzer. All contribute their thoughts and memories about their time in the limelight at Owen Field.
But of course, Sooner football is not just about the players and the coaches; it's about the fans. Here, you will find reminiscences about the good times at OU from a motley collection of die-hard Sooner devotees.
You'll meet Bill Horn, who bluffed his way onto the Sooner sideline and became the "unofficial team photographer," as well as Bryan Procter, who expressed his dedication to the team by wearing the same pair of "lucky" underpants to every Sooner game for seven years.
A passionate tribute to the winningest college football program of the last sixty years, The Die-Hard Fan's Guide to Sooner Football will rekindle your pride in the Sooner Nation.
From the Back Cover
As a member of the Sooner nation, do you know:
* The result of the first-ever Sooner football game?
* The real story behind Barry Switzer's arrival in Norman?
* The details of Oklahoma's first, great undefeated team?
* Why Billy Sims went missing in 1975?
* Who is really responsible for OU running the Wishbone?
* Who is the greatest "forgotten" player in OU history?
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Jim Fletcher is an author, speaker, and activist, specializing in Bible prophecy, Christian apologetics, and support for Israel. He is a member of the executive committee for the National Christian Leadership Conference for Israel (NCLCI), director of Prophecy Matters, and he blogs weekly for WorldNetDaily ("Writer's Bloc"); Beliefnet ("Is it the End of the World?"); and RaptureReady ("Israel Watch"). He lives with his family in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Die-hard Fan,
This review is from: The Die-Hard Fan's Guide to Sooner Football (Paperback)
I could not put this down! This book is full of great stories and interviews. This is the kind of thing that stirs up the memories and makes me proud to be born an OU Sooner. I will be adding this to my favorite shelf in my library!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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For the OU lover in you,
By Sports Fan Sam "Sam" (Boston) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Die-Hard Fan's Guide to Sooner Football (Paperback)
Buy this book if you love the Sooners or have a Sooner fan in the family. They will love you for it. Very detailed. A bit bulky, but still a book that you can lounge with. Also, look at UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL: An Interactive Guide to the World of Sports (Sports By the Numbers) if you want a great OU book with trivia, facts, and stats.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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A must-have for citizens of Sooner Nation,
By Ms. Denver Sooner (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Die-Hard Fan's Guide to Sooner Football (Paperback)
My mother attended OU when Bud Wilkinson was coach. My brother attended OU when Barry Switzer was coach. I attended when Gary Gibbs was coach (not a highlight of OU football history
The book contains great "Did You Know" boxes within the text with a short factoid. It also contains things ancillary to actual on-the-field play, but nonetheless important: e.g. the perennial game-day hangout, O'Connell's, and super-fan Cecil Samara. I also got a big kick out of the chapter on "The Rivals: The Accursed Teams of Texas and Nebraska." I would have liked to have seen more quotes from former players about their feelings for TX and NE - to stir the pot more. There is a lot of information to digest. So I appreciate the author/publisher including some easy-to-read call-outs in the book, like actual diagram of the Wishbone and the Right 53 Veer Pass, and a full win-loss record from 1895-2007. Don't forget to take the 50-question quiz at the end of the book to test your knowledge of Sooner football. This will make a great gift for the Sooner football fans in your life. A great read that will make you appreciate the storied history even more.
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Barry Switzer, Orange Bowl, Billy Sims, Kansas State, Darrell Royal, Bud Wilkinson, Bob Stoops, Jack Mildren, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State, Greg Pruitt, Notre Dame, Penn State, Jamelle Holieway, Owen Field, Heisman Trophy, University of Oklahoma, Sugar Bowl, Joe Washington, Big Eight, Keith Jackson, Gator Bowl, Dave Robertson, Lydell Carr, Joe Golding Browse Sample Pages:
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Barry Switzer, Orange Bowl, Billy Sims, Kansas State, Darrell Royal, Bud Wilkinson, Bob Stoops, Jack Mildren, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State, Greg Pruitt, Notre Dame, Penn State, Jamelle Holieway, Owen Field, Heisman Trophy, University of Oklahoma, Sugar Bowl, Joe Washington, Big Eight, Keith Jackson, Gator Bowl, Dave Robertson, Lydell Carr, Joe Golding Browse Sample Pages:
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