Oklahoma Football History

Of the multitude of reasons that exists why the Ole Miss football program was so delayed in its integration process comes the necessary role the football program played in keeping the university open during the integration of the university itself. As the entire university went into turmoil, the football program stood strong. During the 1962 season, which was played parallel with Meredith’s appearance on campus, the team went undefeated and still is considered one of the greatest teams since. In his essay explaining the parallel between the integration of Ole Miss and the ’62 team, Wright Thompson states, “The 1962 Ole Miss football team fascinated me. That year, perhaps because of the school’s near self-destruction over integration, or perhaps in spite of it, the team managed the most remarkable season seen in Oxford before or since” (1). This strong and winning team, lead by coach Henry Vaught, kept the university running when it looked as though it would implode on itself. Many turned to the idols of the campus, the football players, to keep

Many of the traditions that make Texas A&M unique find their origins in Texas Aggie football. Standing with the student body as part of the 12th Man helped me to understand the traditions and commitment of the original 12th man as he stood on the sidelines. It is this sense of loyalty to the 12th Man that makes every Aggie fan proud when they hear the roar of the crowd. Aggies say that they have seen their team win and lose, but none have ever seen them quit. This is the same when it comes to the Texas Aggies, and part of what makes Texas A&M so special.

Later Adrian Peterson went to Westwood High school where he couldn’t play until his junior year because of transportation situations. Once that was situated Adrian Peterson rushed for more than 2,000 yards and scored 22 touchdowns in his junior year. After this year college recruits drooled over his natural talent and his physical stature as he stood at six feet and two inches also weighing in at an amazing 215 pounds. Some people may not know this but Adrian Peterson size is huge for any running back. Adrian Peterson finished up his senior year with extraordinary numbers, he signed to the University of Oklahoma. In his first year as a sooner things didn’t go quite as expected.

Buddy Benson was born on November 9, 1933, in Wright City, Oklahoma, to Jesse Benson and Louise Pate Benson. He was one of the nation’s most actively recruited football players after he graduated from high school at De Queen (Sevier County). He signed in 1952 with University of Oklahoma under Coach Bud Wilkinson, whose Sooners team had won the national championship in 1950 (and which, between 1953 and 1957, won forty-seven consecutive games). Benson missed his adopted home state, however, and transferred after one

He broke two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin’s all-time rushing record at Eastmoor Academy, a record that stood for decades. Pead further made a name for himself while playing for the University of Cincinnati, leading the Bearcats to a 12-1 record and an appearance in the 2009-10 Sugar Bowl.

Aeneas Williams played collegiately at Southern and was on the ballot last year for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “We all were ‘raw.’ I had great coaches, but there is always room to get better. You can teach any kid

The “Sooners” was a name given to the first settlers of the unassigned lands of southern US, specifically what is now the state of Oklahoma (OU Athletics). Today the nickname sooner has become synonymous with competitiveness, go-getter personality, and success (OU Athletics). The OU men’s basketball team strives to embody their nickname and bring home success as fans and fellow classmates chant “Boomer! Sooner!” across stadiums . Although OU has been primarily a football school, current men’s basketball coach Lon Kruger was able to bring back the winning attitude to the program, and increase the players’ confidence and commitment to do better everyday. This spirit of unity and commitment to success goes beyond the stadium and basketball players; it also affects the whole student body, raises school spirit, and builds a sense of camaraderie between

Kapaun Mount Carmel will play their first game on March 24 when the Crusaders travel to 4A-I powerhouse, Hays. The Crusaders will take the field without their number one pitcher from 2015, Joe Lienhard, now pitching for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

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Everyone defines success differently, but it is an achievement everyone strives for. John Wooden was notorious for his achievement as a basketball coach, and his philosophies on success. The movie “Hoosiers” is a great story of an underdog team that won a championship with all the odds against them. Like most people, I have also found success in my life in numerous events.

Rare is it that warmth crowds wrath for the spotlight when the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Colorado Buffaloes crack helmets in their annual Big Eight showdown. Yet that was the mood this season at chilly Memorial Stadium in Lincoln as fans applauded loudly every senior playing his final home game.

On January 3, 1981 Olivia and Archie Manning gave birth to a future superstar for the New York Giants. His name is Elisha Nelson Manning he was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He lived with two brothers Cooper and Peyton. Growing up his father played for the New Orleans Saints, Houston Oilers, and Minnesota Vikings. Eli along with his brother Peyton would end up following in their dad's footsteps and both started playing football at a young age. Eli would go on to play college football for Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) there he put up amazing stats such as 10,119 passing yards, 81 touchdown passes, and a passer rating of 137.7. His senior year he won multiple awards such as Nations all-around best player and SEC Player of the Year award.

Bill Russell in his early career not always dominant as he got cut from his middle school team! Russell then made his junior varsity team and then began to start gaining skill throughout the course of the season. Even though seeing someone African American playing college basketball happened to not common or rare such as Russell, Russell still got a scholarship only to San Francisco State University. Bill Russell in both years he lead San Francisco State to a championship he averaged twenty points and twenty rebounds. Bill Russell’s height entering the NBA appeared at six foot nine inches, but Russell already won a Olympic Medal for basketball. Bill Russell played for the Boston Celtics for his eleven season career. Bill Russell earned eleven NBA championships, eleven all NBA team awards and five MVP trophies. Bill Russell proved to show extreme dominance throughout his whole career. Russell even became one of the first African American coaches ever in professional basketball as he coached the Celtics, Supersonics, and Kings. Russell showed to be a beast in the NBA destroying his competition and achieving many awards, but what about in

Roosevelt High School, home of the Wolverines. What made this school so special was that it was full of privileged and prestigious students. In Oklahoma, it was only the best school any student could hope to get into. However, most of them were only there because of their parents’ money. Others, were on scholarship, struggling to keep it as they kept up their grades while battling the horrifying dangers of being a teenager in high-society.

Every college has distinct differences that make them unique. Coming from a community with two thousand people, I really enjoy the small town feeling Oklahoma State provides. Additionally, as a land grant university, it ensures a higher education compared to other programs. Coming from and enjoying the agriculture industry, it is very important to me that my future college has a strong background in that field, which Oklahoma State provides.