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Above: Brette Throckmorton, economics senior, and Ray Wolber, human relations senior, stand with President Boren after being announced Homecoming King and Queen 2013. Aaron Magness/The Daily Left: OU freshmen Chase Smith and Adam Masters turn their heads to look at a homecoming board Tuesday on South Oval. The boards were painted by various OU clubs and organizations.

Center: Members of Student Affairs participates in the 2013 Homecoming Sidewalk Chalk Competition on the South Oval, Thursday, Oct. 24.

Right: Members of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Beta Upsilon Chi and Phi Delta Theta march down Boyd Street on Saturday afternoon during the CAC Homecoming Parade.

Homecoming parade floats down Elm Street on Saturday CAC chooses “Finding Nemo” as float competition winner CAITLIN SCHACHTER Campus Reporter

Despite the rainy conditions, various student organizations debuted their floats in the homecoming parade Saturday morning down Elm Street before the football game against Texas Tech University.

The annual parade has been around since the 1920s, said Madison Perry, homecoming parade chair and biology sophomore. This year there were over 70 entries for the homecoming parade, making it much larger than last year’s, Perry said.

“The saying ‘There is only one Oklahoma’ is truly evident during the parade,” Perry said. “It’s about drawing together the entire OU family, both alumni and current students. It’s the one day in the year that no matter who you are, we all share the one thing that we have in common, our love for our university.”

The theme for this year’s homecoming was “Drawn Together by Tradition,” and participating student organizations chose animated movies as themes for their parade floats.

Several fraternities and sororities participated in the parade, including Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Theta and Brothers Under Christ, whose joint “Finding Nemo” float won first place, as announced at the football game. Campus Activities Council

judged the floats.

“I’ve never been to the parade because I’ve always been too tired to go,” said Caitlin Musch, public relations junior. “The part I’ve enjoyed the most so far would be seeing the technical contraptions on the floats like the bubble machine and the waterfall.”

Tying into the “Drawn Together by Tradition” theme, Alpha Omicron Pi’s “Peter Pan” float flaunted the slogan, “Faith, trust and Sooner dust,” and Sigma Chi’s, Delta Gamma’s and Fiji’s joint “Toy Story” float read “Sooner Story.”

“I came to watch the parade because I have good friends who are in Delta Upsilon, and I wanted to support them and their float,” said University College freshman Cassidy Krantz. “I really like comparing all of the floats and getting candy.”

As the floats passed by, members from student organizations passed out candy to audience members and periodically shouted “Boomer,” garnering shouts of “Sooner” from the crowd.

Some students attended the parade to show their siblings OU’s homecoming traditions.

“I brought my sister to come watch this because she’s going to be a freshman next year,” said speech pathology junior Mary Finley. “I really enjoy looking at all of the different floats because they get everyone pumped up with spirit.”

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Sports: Senior fullback Trey Millard sustained a torn ACL on Saturday, making him the second captain the Sooners have lost this season. (Page 6)

AT A GLANCE Homecoming 2013 Winners Homecoming King: Ray Wolber, human relations senior Homecoming Queen: Brette Throckmorton, economics senior Board Competition: Large Group: Pi Beta Phi, Lambda Chi Alpha and Lambda Phi Epsilon

Small Group: Engineer’s Club Float Competition: Large Group: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Theta and Brothers Under Christ Small Group: Engineer’s Club

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Rally makes students peppy Dance off is a hit as part of pep rally TYLER BRIDEGAN Campus Reporter

OU’s student organizations, both large and small, took to the floor of McCasland Fieldhouse Friday night, competing in a homecoming-themed dance off during the annual pep rally.

Competitors performed two-minute routines that tied into this year’s homecoming theme, “Drawn

Together by Tradition.”

For example, the women of Alpha Chi Omega sorority and the men of Delta Upsilon fraternity were dressed as girl scouts and boy scouts and performed a dance related to the Pixar animated film, “Up.” “I love the pep rally. It’s a really cool chance for people to get to show of their cheering abilities,” said Kimi Brock, sociology senior.

The winners of the homecoming events, including the pep rally dance

Opinion: Avoid getting sick or getting someone else sick this semester by taking proper precautions. (Page 3)

competition, were announced at halftime of the homecoming game versus Texas Tech University Saturday.

The large group first place winner was Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Theta and Brothers Under Christ, and the small g ro u p w i n n e r w a s t h e Black Student Association and National Panhellenic Council.

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Fight the flu at Goddard Health Students can get a shot for this year’s flu until spring Caitlin Schachter Campus Reporter

Today around campus An enrollment opportunity for employee benefits for 2014 will be held all day until Friday, Nov. 8.

A game of trivia will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Oklahoma Memorial Union’s first floor lobby. Students who answer correctly will be entered into a drawing for a prize at the end of the event at 6 p.m.

A saxophone performance by Jonathan Nichol will take place at 8 p.m. in Catlett Music Center’s Pitman Recital Hall as a part of the Sutton Artist Series. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for student. Call the Fine Arts Box Office at (405) 325-4101 for tickets.

Tuesday, Oct. 29 A free concert will take place at noon in Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art’s Sandy Bell Gallery.

Professor Christina Giacona will perform the clarinet.

A Mid Day Music performance will be given by Jeffrey “Gus” Weaver at noon in the Oklahoma Memorial Union food court.

A gallery talk about Latin American Modernism will be presented by chief curator Mark White at 12:30 p.m. in Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art’s Nancy Johnston Records Gallery. The talk is presented in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibition, “Libertad de Expresión.”

A free workshop about finding an internship will take place at 3 p.m. in Lissa Cy and Wagner Hall, Room 245. Mary Delaney of Career Services will lead the workshop.

This year’s flu vaccine is being pumped up to protect against four strains of the virus, compared to just three strains last year.

This year’s vaccine protects against two strands of Type B, H1N1 and H3N2.

The flu strains change every year, and because of this people can still get the flu even if they’ve gotten the vaccine before, said Laurence Burnsed, epidemiologist for the Oklahoma State Department of Health Acute Disease Service.

University college freshmen Katherine Adams said she got vaccinated to protect herself from the virus and from others she interacts with who may not have access to the vaccine.

“I got the flu shot so I would bring down my chance of getting so sick that I would miss class,” Adams said.

Last year, OU’s Goddard Health Health Services gave about 3,500 flu shots, said Maggie Pool, OU Health Services promotional coordinator. Goddard is still giving flu shots this year and GO AND DO will continue through the Flu Vaccination spring, but Pool said it looks like they’re in the process of When: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday giving out about the same number of shots as last year.

Goddard will organize another flu shot clinic this next clinic hasn’t been set fall for students who may yet, Pool said.

To h e l p p r e v e n t t h e have missed the first two clinics, but a date for the spread of the virus, students

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and faculty should wash their hands and cover their coughs if they do become ill, Burnsed said.

Additionally, if people do get ill, they shouldn’t go to class or work so as not to spread the flu, Burnsed said.

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How to stay healthy this winter Our View: As the semester dwindles and finals rappidly approach, take precautions to avoid getting sick.

up sick.

• If you or someone who is sick comes to school, avoid them like the plague — seriously.

• It seems like a no-brainer, but cover your mouth ’Tis the season for colds and flu, and we want to and nose when you cough and sneeze. give you some tips on maintaining your health the • Wash your hands regularly with warm, soapy rest of the semester. water. If you can’t wash your hands, use an alcoWhether you realize it or not, you come in conhol-based hand sanitizer. tact with germs every day. Some are harmless, • Avoid touching your eyes, mouth or nose, as some help you and some cause you to bethey are direct entrances into your body. come sick.

• Practice a healthy lifestyle by cleaning The Our View Only about 2 percent of germs you come is the majority frequently touched surfaces in your dorms, in contact with on a daily basis are potenopinion of apartments or houses. It’s also imperative The Daily’s tially harmful to you, according to an ABC you get adequate sleep, go to the Huston nine-member News article. The article also includes Huffman Fitness Center or the gym in your editorial board some surfaces that contain the most germs: apartment, eat nutritious foods, drink phones, buttons (e.g. elevator buttons), plenty of water and manage your stress. water fountains, etc.

It can be hard to be college students and follow all However, there are six tips everyone can follow to of these tips, because you want to succeed in your prevent catching a cold or the flu, according to the classes, and sometimes you don’t do one of them Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and overcompensate in another area. But that • If you’re sick, don’t come to school. People could cause you to become sick, and the last thing around you will resent you, especially if they end you want to happen is to get sick when a major

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AT A GLANCE Flu Symptoms • A 100°F or higher fever or feeling feverish (Not everyone with the flu has a fever.)

• Headaches and/or body aches

• A cough and/or sore throat

• Fatigue

• A runny or stuffy nose

• Chills

• Nausea, vomiting, and/ or diarrhea (most common in children)

project, essay or exam is reaching its deadline.

If you feel like you’re getting the flu, go to Goddard Health Center immediately so your doctor can prescribe an antiviral drug, which lessens your symptoms and the time you’re sick, according to the CDC website.

The CDC recommends getting a flu vaccination every year. However, getting the vaccination may cause you to contract the flu soon after injection, and some choose to forgo that process.

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Current school Nobel Peace Prize awarding process sometimes premature grading system too simplistic OPINION COLUMNIST

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he Nobel Peace Prize is only partially deserving of its name — more accurately, only two-thirds deserving of its name. While peace is difficult to attain, the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s selection of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons should appear premature to any observer.

Given the ongoing civil war in Syria and the incompletion of the organization’s mission there, awarding a prize for peace to anyone involved in attempts to draw down the conflict is hasty at best. In order to maintain the integrity of the Nobel Peace Prize, the Committee must consider the candidates’ accomplishments, rather than picking the one who seems like they’ll make the world more peaceful.

As much as I detest the Academy Awards, I must sketch one theoretical comparison between the gilded publicity event and the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize.

For a moment, imagine if the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided to hand out the Oscar for Best Director before its recipient had even finished filming. It’s easy to picture the immense outrage that would ensue.

The OPCW is that director.

Beginning their dangerous mission toward a safer Syria is admirable but far undeserving of one of modern society’s most prestigious awards. With this decision, the Committee has turned the Nobel Peace Prize into the international equivalent of the trophy that kid on your little league team got for warming benches all season.

Perhaps we should begin

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to expect this from the free world that they couldn’t Committee. In 2009, Barack wait until after he had finObama was awarded the ished a single term in ofNobel Peace Prize for what fice? It took over 30 years of amounted to less than nine work for Mother Teresa to months of work. Regardless earn her Nobel Peace Prize. of one’s views on Obama, I think Obama could have one must acknowledge that waited another three or four. the Committee’s decision Over the past 112 years, to give him the award for the Nobel Committee has his “extraordinary efforts done well in selecting reto strengthen cipients. There internationis the occaal diplomacy sional hiccup and coopera(Yasser Arafat), tion between but deciding peoples” and the winner is “vision of and a democratic work for a world process and, without nucleas anyone can The Nobel ar weapons” is attest to, demoCommittee laughable. cratic processes Needless to frequently have must seek say, Obama disappointing to maintain has failed to results. halt Iran’s nuOccasionally, prestige of the clear program, the Nobel Nobel Peace Committee will further destaPrize.” bilized Libya, select someone and increased either so shortthe number sighted or so of drone strikes. While I, infatuated with democratic wholeheartedly, support principles that they unintenthis latter action, blowing tionally destroyed their own up even more terrorists than government. As the general your predecessor with unsecretary of the Communist manned aerial vehicles rare- Party of the Soviet Union, ly strengthens international Mikhail Gorbachev (awarddiplomacy. ed the Nobel Peace Prize in Of course, hindsight is 1990) supported reforms always 20/20. But was the that would reduce the Committee so enthused USSR’s stockpile of nuclear about the new leader of the weapons, increase freedom

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of expression for its citizens and unwittingly dissolve the Soviet Union.

This is somewhat of an aside, but allowing citizens to criticize the oppressive government they live under rarely results in an outcome beneficial to that nation’s leaders.

The Nobel Peace Prize, despite its flaws, is quite possibly the world’s most prestigious award, and its bestowment is an honor.

Personally, I would be happier to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature than the Nobel Peace Prize, but I’d settle for the latter in a pinch.

The Nobel Committee must seek to maintain the prestige of the Nobel Peace Prize. Although this award is inherently political, choosing a relatively neutral party — one that only the most contrarian of critics will oppose, and one whose contributions toward peace and international fraternity are so conspicuous that they scarcely need pointing out) should be of the upmost importance. Only then can we restore the good name of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Corbin Brown is a University College freshman.

klahoma has OPINION COLUMNIST joined several other states in implementing an A-F grading system for evaluating its schools.

Schools are ranked A-F based on student performance from a variety of John Black standardized tests, and johnblack@ou.edu each school is graded based on those scores. For instance, if a school gets an “A” in biology, English and history, but an “F” in math, the school would be rated “B.” At first glance, this method seems like a digestible way to present information to parents and students. However, this risks oversimplifying a complex problem and puts a massive burden on school administrators, whose direct economic consequences result from their school’s performance.

By focusing on arbitrary and oversimplified evaluation systems, Oklahoma lawmakers distract themselves and the public from the real problems that schools face.

I loathed my high school. I didn’t understand how bad it was until I had the opportunity to go to an OSSM (Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics) center during my last year of high school. The school’s quality and rigor of education was a stark contrast to my previous three years of school.

That was to be expected, as that is the whole purpose of OSSM. Surely, one would expect a fairly rigorous course load from my high school, which, according to the A-F grading system, was a solid “A” school, but the school was riddled with grossly incompetent teachers, indifferent administrators and a severely austere curriculum. How could my high school have a 4.0 GPA? According to the State of Oklahoma, Plainview High School is perfect. That can’t be true. Even though the school is well above Oklahoma averages in state exams, only 18 percent of those who take Advanced Placement exams pass, indicating a severe lack of college readiness even among the school’s advanced students.

If it is perfect in the eyes of the state, we have set incredibly low standards for ourselves, but what the school lacks in classes, it makes up in affluence.

The school district is one of the wealthiest non-metropolitan districts in the state and performs far better than those poorer districts surrounding it. It has been proven that more affluent students score higher than poorer students due to a variety of factors, such as access to additional resources outside of school.

But the A-F grading system cannot reflect this. As a recent report from The Oklahoma Center for Educational Policy shows, the disadvantaged students in some “A” schools scored far lower than disadvantaged students in “B” or “C” schools.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2013 Take on a project or search for a place to visit in the months ahead.

Getting into the swing of things and broadening your horizons will turn this into a spectacular year. Don’t be afraid to make the first move, and do everything with confidence and gusto.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Let emotional mishaps pass you by without causing upset. Mistakes happen, and you have too much going for you to let the little annoyances bother you. Think big and follow through.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Make sure you have a serviceable Plan B ready to go. Making a snap decision or changing course midstream could confuse others, but it will bring you closer to your destination.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take on additional responsibility today. The more control you have, the less time you’ll spend explaining what you want or fixing what you don’t like.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don’t leave anything to chance.

Take a close look around you and figure out what everyone else is doing. Emotions are likely to surface, and sudden, unexpected change will be necessary.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Appreciate life and the people you love. If you devote energy to projects and plans that entice you, you’ll find a way to make extra money while having fun.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You would be wise to avoid making

last-minute decisions. Mild unpredictability will help you avoid interference in your affairs.

Romance will improve your life. Get active to feel better.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Put one foot in front of the other. Taking the proper precautions will ensure success. Refuse to let anyone stand in your way. Be prepared to pay for what you want -- no debt, no worry.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Put love first and nurture the relationships that are most important to you. Fixing up your place to ensure comfort and entertainment will lead to compliments from influential folks.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Sharing with people who think like you will help you flush out any aspect of an endeavor that has the potential to go wrong. Being a team player will promote friendship.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Make a decision based on your needs. You may not win, but you will find out where you stand, giving you added impetus and needed help to move on and do your own thing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Greater participation will lead to allies and strong friendships. Take pride in what you do and deliver on any promises you make. Someone from your past will offer you something special.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Don’t get sidetracked, no matter what comes at you. Finish what’s expected of you before someone complains. Leave plenty of time for a special get-together or to take care of personal needs.

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The Neustadt International Prize for Literature was established in 1970 by “World Literature Today,” OU’s magazine of interational literature and culture. Since then, the Nuestadt Prize has become one of the most prestigious literary honors awarded in the United States. This week, OU and “World Literature Today” will play host to a slew of internationally-acclaimed authors in order to award the 23rd Neustadt Prize.

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around Naomi Shihab Nye and the culture of Palestine.

It’s one of the biggest lit- Robert Con Davis-Undiano, erature events in the United executive director of World States, and it’s happening in Literature Today, described OU’s backyard. how the festival will be celThe Neustadt Literature ebrating Palestinian culture Festival kicks off Tuesday throughout the week.

October 29. The festival, “The whole festival is hosted by World reflective of Literature Arabic culture To d a y m a g and Palestinian az i n e, b r i n g s American cullauded writers, ture. Naomi poets and playS h i h a b Ny e i s wrights from all a Palestinian It’s the most over the world American, so not to Norman for only do we want prestigious three days every to celebrate her international October. culture, but we The event is also think it will literary award billed as a litergive people more given in the United ature festival, insight as to who but the events, States, often cited she is,” Davis– panels and Undiano said. as ‘the American workshops feaEven though Nobel’.” ture much more giving out the than just litera- TERRI STUBBLEFIELD Neustadt Prize ture, it’s a multi- MARKETING DIRECTOR, is at the heart of cultural festival. the festival, that’s WORLD LITERATURE Music, politics not all it will and other culb e ab ou t. Th e tural aspects from all over Neustadt Literature Festival the world will be featured. is a wider celebration of litThe festival culminates erature and culture. There with the awarding of the 2013 will be things there that evNSK Neustadt International eryone will be able to enjoy Prize for Literature to an au- and connect with, even if thor nominated and select- they aren’t interested in ed by a jury of accomplished literature. writers. This year’s winner of “What student isn’t going the $25,000 prize was Naomi to connect with the culture Shihab Nye, a Palestinian or politics or literature of American writer and poet. the region,” Davis–Undiano The award will be presented said. “ They’re going to to her Friday Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. be able to connect with in OU’s Memorial Union. something.”

“She is a fantastic poet, The Neustadt Literature but she won the Festival begins award based off Oct. 29 at 6:30 of her novel for p.m. with a Poetry young adults, out Loud compecalled ‘Habibi’,” tition for Norman said Daniel high school stuSimon, assistant dents at the Fred director and edJones Jr. Museum itor-in-chief of of Art. The festival World Literature promises beautiToday. ful literary works Th e i mp o rand an excellent tance of the NSK variety of cultural Neustadt Prize is content from all huge, said Terri over the globe.

Stubblefield, marketing di“People in attendance at rector for World Literature the festival will be in for a Today. real treat,” Stubblefield said.

“It’s the most prestigious “People will hear some of international literary award the best writers in the world given in the United States, and be able to interact with often cited as ‘the American them.”

Nobel’,” said Stubblefield. “It is chosen solely on the basis Andrew Clark of literary merit.” andrew.n.clark@ou.edu This year’s festival is based

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10 a.m. Publisher Ricochet Books will launch two new titles with readings from the authors and an audience discussion. This will be followed by a screening of short films by David Shook in Meacham Auditorium.

10:30 a.m. Author Gabriella Ghermandi will be present for a conversation with attendees in Kaufman Hall 230.

The casual Q&A will be partially in Italian.

3 p.m. International writers Laleh Khadivi and Krys Lee will hold a reception, book signing and readings in OU’s Western History Collections, Monnet Hall 300.

4:30 p.m. OU’s College of International Studies will sponsor a roundtable on the politics and culture of the Middle East in Monnet Hall 452. The discussion will be followed by a reception.

10 a.m. The Pioneer Library System hosts a conversation with Naomi Shihab Nye and Ibtisam Barakat in the Kerr Auditorium of the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History. The event will be moderated by Colorado Academy’s Betsey Coleman.

7 p.m. An evening of readings by Neustadt jurors and visiting writers will be held in the union’s Beaird Lounge.

Intermission will feature Middle Eastern music performed by Sarab Gabriel and Karam Salem.

10 a.m. The 2013 Neustadt Festival culminates with a keynote and poetry reading by NSK Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye in Meacham Auditorium. The event will also feature music and a discussion of Palestinian culture.

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he Sooners dealt Texas Tech its first loss of the season Saturday night, 38-30, in what was the most exciting Big 12 game of the season so far. Coach Kliff Kingsbury and his Red Raiders left nothing in the playbook as they looked to continue their undefeated season. The win for Oklahoma kept them in the hunt for a possible Big 12 championship, with only one conference loss, but not everything was positive for the Sooners. Here’s what we learned from the signature win.

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BELL FINDS DEEP BALL

Leading up to the contest, co-offensive coordinator Josh Heupel said his side needed to find chunk plays to get the offense going. Junior quarterback Blake Bell (pictured right) and his playmakers were able to do just that. In the second quarter, the signal caller found senior receiver Jalen Saunders streaking down the field and connected with him for a 76-yard touchdown. Bell finished with 249 yards passing and two scores. Saunders was his favorite target of the night. The receiver tallied six catches for over 150 yards and caught both of Bell’s touchdowns.

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CAPTAIN GOES DOWN It’s hard to stay positive after a big victory when a team loses its captain.

Senior fullback Trey Millard (pictured left) tore his ACL Saturday night, effectively ending not only his season, but also his career at Oklahoma. Millard suffered the injury while covering a kickoff. Along with senior linebacker Corey Nelson, he becomes the second Sooner captain to go down with a season-ending injury. The Columbia, Mo. native was widely regarded as Oklahoma’s best all-around player. After the game, several Sooner players noted how hard it would be for the team to rebound from the devastating injury. In the offseason, Millard decided to stay for his senior year rather than declare for the NFL draft.

DOMINATING THE TRENCHES Football coaches always say it all starts up front with the offensive and defensive lines, and OU controlled both on Saturday night. On the offensive side of the ball, the Sooner line sprang the Oklahoma backs free for 277 yards rushing.

Damien Williams (pictured right) led the corps of rushers with 97 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The defensive line was just as dominant. The Sooners were able to pressure Texas Tech freshman quarterback Davis Webb much of the night, and the OU defense allowed just 72 rushing yards. The squad had been unable to stop the run in recent weeks but was able to hold the Red Raiders under three yards per carry.

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Texas Tech traveled to Norman with the nation’s second-best aerial attack, and while the Red Raiders did find success through the air, Oklahoma was able to keep the vaunted offense off the field, at times, by creating turnovers. Overall, the Sooners coughed up the ball just one time on a fumble by senior Brennan Clay, while forcing Tech into a trio of turnovers — two interceptions from Webb and one fumble by junior tight end Jace Amaro when he was stripped by sophomore defensive end Charles Tapper. Senior safety Gabe Lynn and senior corner Aaron Colvin (pictured right) each recorded a pick for the OU defense.

Colvin’s interception came on a spectacular diving grab at Oklahoma’s own three-yard line.

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RUCKUS CREATED The last time Texas Tech had traveled to Norman undefeated was 2008, and on that night, the OU crowd was electric.

Before the game, coach Bob Stoops challenged the fans to “create a ruckus,” and Sooner Nation didn’t disappoint. As Bell took a knee to end the game, the “Jump Around” song echoed through Oklahoma Memorial Stadium while fans and players alike acquiesced to the tune’s request. Following the game, the Sooner coaches and players thanked the crowd for sticking it out through a one hour and 15 minute weather delay before the game was able to kickoff. Lynn (pictured left) said it was one of the best home environments he had ever played in.

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Trey Millard’s injury yet another crushing blow for OU The senior captain is out for the season RYAN GERBOSI Sports Reporter

Oklahoma didn’t lose the game against Texas Tech, but it did lose, perhaps, its most important player.

S e n i o r f u l l b a c k T re y Millard is out for the season with a torn ACL sustained early in the fourth quarter Saturday. Junior Trey Franks rolled onto Millard’s leg, knocking him to the ground.

Millard needed to be picked up off the field before being helped to the locker room. OU coach Bob Stoops confirmed he wouldn’t play again for the Sooners following the game.

“It will end his season,” Stoops said. “I’m sure it will take a few weeks before they operate on him.”

OU’s power running game was a key component to its

win against Texas Tech, and Millard was at the center of it. The captain opened up holes on key runs by Damien Williams and Roy Finch.

The Oklahoma players and coaches struggled to put Millard’s importance to the team into words and were visibly upset by the injury.

“He’s the best player on our football team,” senior center Gabe Ikard said. “My heart is just broken for him.

He’s one of those guys who just loves the game.”

Stoops said the loss would be tough to overcome moving forward.

“I’m just crushed by it. I hate it,” Stoops said. “He’s such a strong part of our football team.”

“Just an amazing young man. Hopefully, he can recover from it.”

I k a r d s a i d M i l l a r d ’s strengths were not just displayed through the physicality of his game, but that the

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Senior fullback Trey Millard is helped off the field after tearing his ACL Saturday night against Texas Tech. The Sooners won the game 38-30.

fullback was an experienced leader and motivator as well.

“He’s the heart and soul of this team, and he’s one of the leaders,” Ikard said. “We’re going to miss him a lot, and we’re going to have to make some serious adjustments on the offensive side of the

football without No. 33 out there.”

Ikard also said the team was upset by the nature of the injury. Millard had no chance to get out of the way and was in correct position but was a victim of unfortunate timing.

“That’s tough to swallow

for everyone on this team,” hurt, but this isn’t the first Ikard said. loss,” Lynn said. “Corey and Junior quarTrey are probaterback Blake bly the best guys Bell called the that I know, but i n ju r y a “ b a d we’ll be back.” deal” that the St o o p s s a i d team has to get they would fill around. the gaps left by “I really didn’t Millard with know what happlayers like pened on the Brannon Green I’m just sidelines, but obnd Aaron crushed by it. aRipkowski, viously, I found who I hate it. He’s played well after out after the game,” Bell said. such a strong the injury.

“Trey’s a comAs for Millard, part of our petitor, and he’ll no one thinks he do what he can football team” is done playing to fight.” football, espeBOB STOOPS, HEAD Senior defencially Stoops.

COACH sive back Gabe “He will be a Lynn said while guy that will have Millard will be missed the a bright NFL career and [we’re] team will recover from the hopeful he can get past this and loss, just like when it lost de- move on at some point.” fensive captain Corey Nelson on Oct. 5 against TCU. Ryan Gerbosi “He’s a great teammate rgerbosi@ou.edu and player, so it’s going to