(10/28) Oklahoma Gameday Articles and Notes
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
Former Sooner Overstreet son to play against OU: Last Friday night, Missouri safety David Overstreet finally laid his eyes on something he's waited 20 years to see. The production staff for MU Coach Gary Pinkel's weekly TV show tracked down Oklahoma game film from almost 30 years ago, back when the Sooners had a running back named David Overstreet. It was the first time Missouri's Overstreet had seen video footage of his late father in action. MU's senior co-captain had just turned 1 when his namesake crashed his Mercedes and died in a fiery accident June 24, 1984, just 6 miles from his hometown of Big Sandy, Texas. The elder Overstreet had just finished a promising rookie season with the Miami Dolphins after a collegiate career at Oklahoma where he shared the ball with Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims. The younger Overstreet grew up knowing of his father’s playing career only through photos and stories. Last week, the memories came alive on the TV screen. "That was probably the best thing I've ever experienced in my life," the reigning Big 12 defensive player of the week said after Tuesday’s practice. "I was smiling the whole time like a little kid. I've watched" the footage "about five times since. (More at Columbia Daily Tribune)
It's a big game they're kicking off so early: Norman Transcript
Big test: Norman Transcript
OU-MU Storylines: The Oklahoman
Missouri Football 101: The Oklahoman
League showdowns are rare for Mizzou: The Oklahoman
Tall Cotton may be in Sooners' future: Tulsa World
Underdog OU seeks springboard victory: Dallas Morning News
Oklahoma-Missouri Preview: Dallas Morning News
MU sets sights on sacking Sooners: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
MU-OU 5 Things to Watch: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
MU's balanced offense welcomes blitzes: Columbia Tribune
Tigers fired up for Sooner showdown: Kansas City Star
Former Sooner Overstreet son to play against OU: Last Friday night, Missouri safety David Overstreet finally laid his eyes on something he's waited 20 years to see. The production staff for MU Coach Gary Pinkel's weekly TV show tracked down Oklahoma game film from almost 30 years ago, back when the Sooners had a running back named David Overstreet. It was the first time Missouri's Overstreet had seen video footage of his late father in action. MU's senior co-captain had just turned 1 when his namesake crashed his Mercedes and died in a fiery accident June 24, 1984, just 6 miles from his hometown of Big Sandy, Texas. The elder Overstreet had just finished a promising rookie season with the Miami Dolphins after a collegiate career at Oklahoma where he shared the ball with Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims. The younger Overstreet grew up knowing of his father’s playing career only through photos and stories. Last week, the memories came alive on the TV screen. "That was probably the best thing I've ever experienced in my life," the reigning Big 12 defensive player of the week said after Tuesday’s practice. "I was smiling the whole time like a little kid. I've watched" the footage "about five times since. (More at Columbia Daily Tribune)
It's a big game they're kicking off so early: Norman Transcript
Big test: Norman Transcript
OU-MU Storylines: The Oklahoman
Missouri Football 101: The Oklahoman
League showdowns are rare for Mizzou: The Oklahoman
Tall Cotton may be in Sooners' future: Tulsa World
Underdog OU seeks springboard victory: Dallas Morning News
Oklahoma-Missouri Preview: Dallas Morning News
MU sets sights on sacking Sooners: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
MU-OU 5 Things to Watch: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
MU's balanced offense welcomes blitzes: Columbia Tribune
Tigers fired up for Sooner showdown: Kansas City Star
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