Product Description

The Oklahoma Football Encyclopedia is an historical description of every University of Oklahoma football game from the beginning in 1895 through 2004. Learn how the team got its start and how coach Bennie Owen laid the foundation for the Sooners to become one of the most respected teams on the college football scene. Bud Wilkinson, Barry Switzer and Bob Stoops later directed the Sooners to college football's elite prize. Wilkinson was a great teacher of the Split-T formation, which guided the Sooners to three national championships, 72 consecutive conference games without a loss and a major college winning streak-a record that may never be broken. Switzer, a master recruiter, implemented the Wishbone formation, which brought another three national titles and 12 conference crowns to Norman. After the Sooner football program had dropped to mediocrity status, Stoops turned the program around and won the national championship in his second year at the helm. This book provides insight into Sooner Magic. Many OU football teams appeared to have a supernatural force carry them to victory when victory was not assured. Was it sleight of hand? Smoke and mirrors? No, just pure talent and inspiration helped push the Sooners to the overwhelming tradition the teams have displayed on the gridiron.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #475245 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-01
• Released on: 2005-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 350 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781582616995
• Condition: USED - GOOD
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About the Author
Ray Dozier is currently a marketing representative for Longeva Labs, manufacturer and distributor of health products, in Oklahoma City. His experience includes four years as a staff writer for two daily publications in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area and four years as publicity director for a local hospice firm. Dozier received his Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism/public relations from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Customer Reviews

Great OU read
I bought this book when I was visiting Norman. I'm glad I did. The information in this book is great. If you are a huge sooners fan, then buy this. You may also want to check out: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL: An Interactive Guide to the World of Sports (Sports By the Numbers) Both books together would be a great gift maker.

Sooners Rule - A must read if you bleed crimson & cream
If you're a die hard Sooner fan (and God knows - we all should be), this book will take you back to the beginning of it all. Very interesting. I highly recommend for every true Sooner fan.

wonderful gift for any sooner fan
We bought this book for my brother-in-law (who is a die hard OU fan) for Christmas and he absolutely loved it!!