2009 OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL BYU (September 5 at Arlington, Texas)
Welcome From Head Coach Bob Stoops
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idaho state (September 12 at Norman, Okla.)
Oklahoma football. Among all the great names in sports, Oklahoma football stands proudly.
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TULSA (September 19 at Norman, Okla.)
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MIAMI (October 3 at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
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baylor (October 10 at Norman, Okla.)
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texas (October 17 at Dallas, Texas)
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kansas (October 24 at Lawrence, Kan.)
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kansas state (October 31 at Norman, Okla.)
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nebraska (November 7 at Lincoln, Neb.)
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at Texas a&M (November 14 at Norman, Okla.)
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Texas tech (November 21 at Lubbock, Texas)
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OKLAHOMA STATE (November 28 at Norman, Okla.)
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BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP (December 5 at Arlington, Texas)
BOOMER S OONER
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It is that way because the Sooner program is as vibrant today as it was 50 years ago. We’re proud of our history, but we don’t rest on our laurels. Our focus is squarely on the next championship.
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Success here creates a hunger for more - more success on the field, more success in the classroom and more success in life away from football. And the people here ask the right questions ... How can we achieve more? How can we do it better? How can we help you reach your goals? The real winner is the student-athlete. This environment inspires greatness and encourages excellence. It does so with an eye on compassion and friendliness, qualities that have defined this university and the state of Oklahoma.
COACHING STAFF
I don’t believe there is a better situation in all of college football than the one that has been created right here in Norman. There is an unmistakable energy and yet a comfortable pace that co-exist on this campus. It is that atmosphere that allows us each year to strive for college football’s highest goals, to prepare for that next championship. We know that success here is judged by championships and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
THE SOONERS SEASON REVIEW
guide design
2009 ou FOOTBALL GUIDE
David Bassity, Jason Matheson, Jared Thompson
cover design Scott Matthews
The guide was printed by OU Printing Services of Norman at no cost to the taxpayers of the state of Oklahoma. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer. (July, 2009)
contributors
photography
Lisa Hall, Icon Sports Media, Joey Johnson, Mark Kraus, Jackson Laizure, Jerry Laizure, Phillip Laizure, Jason Matheson, Jay Meric, Ty Russell, Shevaun Williams & Associates, John Williamson, Cal Sport Media, NFL, OU Athletics Media Relations Archives, OU Western History Collections
HISTORY
The 2009 Oklahoma Football Guide was designed and produced by the OU Athletics Department in Norman, Okla., using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
Kristin Conder, Mitch Heckart, Tyler Knowles, Scott Matthews, Craig Moran, Phillip Rogers, Jennifer Van Tuyl
research assistance
PROJECT COORDINATORS
Mike Brooks, Debbie Copp
Kenny Mossman, David Bassity
Nike is the official footwear, apparel supplier and sponsor of the University of Oklahoma football
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