OUInsider - Owen Field

Name is Mike, "Bounce" is a nickname from high school. I work with a Social Security disability fraud unit in Dallas, where I grew up. Entire family on both my mother and father's side are from Oklahoma, (Choctaw & oil field backgrounds), both graduated from OU after WW II, mother was a Marine Lieutenant in the Finance Corps- not a single Japanese accountant got past Tulsa. Dad was a Major in an armored division, who was at OMA (Oklahoma Military Academy) in Claremore before entering the service in '40. I saw my first OU game in in 1965, but was a fan before that, which was helped along because my scoutmaster was a UT fan who rubbed my nose in it when UT was doing good in the early 60's. I saw Granville Liggins single-handedly keep Notre Dame from scoring until he was hurt midway in the 2nd quarter, the final score was 38-0. Love anything to do w/ OU and Oklahoma, I even like OSU.

About half-way to a hundred! Keep it up guys.

Great stories from all. Sounds like success and innovation were just as important as proximity when it came to developing a college alliance.

Thats what I'm talkin about......Fly Eagles Fly...........

Name is Dan. Grew up in Cordell back in the 50-60s, presently live in Colleyville, TX. Moved to the DFW metroplex in 1984 working for a branch of the U.S. Treasury Departement. Been an OUInsider member since inception and perhaps beyond, back when the inseason weekly game week publication was printed circa 1980. Read more than comment now days as those members back in OK are closer to the day to day events. Attended my first OU game I think it was 1962 when Joe Don Looney first arrived. Remember the ice bowl and the game with OSU in 75 or 76 in Norman, very very cold. OU kicked off once and the OSU player signaled for a fair catch then let the ball go. OU recovered on about the 10 yard line. Little Joe later in the game had one of if not the all time punt return I have ever seen. Caught the ball on about the 40 headed to the sidelines on the east side was covered by a pack of OSU guys and some how broke out of the pack did some of the Little Joe limp leg fakes and 60 yards later it was TD time. Been a season ticket holder since 1975. Lots of good OU game memories. Been to a couple B-12 CC games and go to Baylor whenever game is at their place. Good that so many OU fans show up there and its about like Gaylord Memorial Stadium- South. Have two daughters, one with under graduate degree from OU and the other currently working at OUHSC towards doctorate in microbiology/immunology. Get to hook up with them both fairly regularly in the fall. Miss not getting to attend BB (M&W) games and other sports but someday hopefully after I retire from my second career, I can move to Norman. Looking forward to the 2011 season but want to enjoy the ride from now till then of the off season filled with anticipation of what might be.....#8! Boomer.

Hello, my name is Roger. Originally from Cordell, have lived in Ponca City for almost 30 years. Retired from OGE. I have a beautiful wife who is struggling with MS, and 2 adopted grandchildren (10 and 3) that we are raising to be loyal Sooners. Can't teach my 3 year old granddaughter to say sucks. So, when I yell boomer she says sooner, I then yell Texas and she says yucky. My 10 year old grandson will be roaming the outfield and smacking homeruns for our Sooner baseball team in about ten years from now ( I truly believe this ). If he's not the best kid in the world he's definitely in the top 10, no question about it. My bestfriend since childhood and I bought season tickets the 1st year Stoops became coach (thank you lord) and kept them through last year. Dwindling money supply and wifes MS forced me to drop the tickets last year, but had a great run. Made Dallas every year, 2 Orange Bowls and the Rose Bowl. Favorite possession is a game used #28 helmet signed by AD, and game used ball from 2002 OU/ tx game signed by Stoops.

Sam from Lewiston,NY, near Niagara Falls and Buffalo. OU grad in 1968 and still make it to a game or two each yr. Friends here say I'd watch a sooner chess match, and they are probably right. I appreciate our sports, school and the entire Norman experience. As a young, Italian, Roman Catholic kid who went to college in the mid west... it was a real growing experience. Met a ton of people I still stay in touch with and the plate on my truck reads OUSOONER. Enjoy the work of the insider staff, met James a couple times and appreciate all his efforts.

BOOMER SOONER from Western NY!

OK, here goes. My name is Joe and I live in beautiful Jupiter, FL. I am a long time lurker following James, wherever he goes. I like his positive style. One can report facts in a way that is helpful or hurtful to the cause. James ALWAYS does the former. I appreciate that.
Now the kicker. I never went to OU....I went to OSU. I grew up in a Sooner household (my dad graduated OU the year I was born '49). I enjoyed my time in Stillwater, but went home to OKC on football Saturdays to watch or listen to my favorite team in crimson and cream.
Whew...my secret is out. Thanks Mexas