I Love Oklahoma/I Hate Texas (I Love/I Hate) [Paperback]

Jake Trotter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2012 | Series: I Love/I Hate

Delving into a tug-of-war that has existed since 1900, this book digs deep into the age-old clash between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns, guaranteed to make anyone the most informed fan on their bouts. The first guide approaching the duel from a pro-Oklahoma perspective, this chronicle documents how the Sooners earned 47 straight wins and more national championships than any other team in its conference, including their nemesis Texas. Loaded with trivia, hilarious history, and inside scoops, this compilation also features fantastic stories behind the legendary names of Bud Wilkinson, Darrell Royal, Mack Brown, Lee Roy Selmon, and more. Demonstrating that there is no fine line between love and hate, this entertaining handbook tackles a competition as wide as the Red River itself.

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About the Author

Jake Trotter is a writer for ESPN.com’s SoonerNation, covering Oklahoma football. He previously covered the Sooners beat for the Oklahoman. He lives in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Triumph Books (August 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600785697
• ISBN-13: 978-1600785696
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #786,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #37 in Books > Travel > United States > Texas > Austin

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Game changer...Trott to the closest book store and get your copy! February 11, 2013

By soonerlover/h8er

Format:Paperback

Jake, this has been by far the best book i've read today! My pen name suggests that I am teeter trottering on whether or not my stance should be 100% sooner, but now I know. I have seen the light...every time I see those boys in tights trott out of the tunnel I can truly see what you meant in chap 5. It gives me chills down my spine, like a miniature centurion on a horse after a battle won in the coliseum that is the football stadium! I enjoyed your analogy of things that were said in your book on page 57. Please tell me that there is going to be a sequel...Love always, youre biggest fan! BOUMMER!!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Oklahoma/I Hate texas October 26, 2012

By Matt Leveridge

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Never had more fun flipping back and forth/ up and down in a book with such depth of perspective. Great work, Mr. Trotter!

4.0 out of 5 stars I Love Oklahoma/I Hate Texas (I Love/I Hate) September 6, 2012

By Max

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love Oklahoma/I Hate Texas gives the Oklahoma perspective on one of the nation's most bitter rivalries. It has been a very interesting read for me, and I believe if you're a Sooner fan a must read for you.