(11/13) O'Connell's Pub Future, Oklahoma Holiday Food Drive, and OU Articles
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes
O'Connell's future still uncertain: The pub isn't going anywhere -- at least through next October. Earlier this fall, the University of Oklahoma completed a purchase of the property southeast of Memorial Stadium. The land currently houses a Subway, a convenience store and a Thai restaurant. And O'Connell's, arguably the oldest and most tradition-rich bar in Norman. "What happens after (October) or maybe before that, there's no telling," said manager Jeff Stewart. "We really haven't gotten into any of those discussions yet, so it's just all rumor and hearsay." One of the rumors had O'Connell's moving to Campus Corner next year. While Stewart wouldn't necessarily mind the proposition, he said at this point, there's no way of knowing for sure. "Until we hear from the university, there's just no telling," said Stewart. "I've got a friend who's got a house that he rents. The university bought the house and said, 'We'll give you 30 days notice to leave.' That was two-and-a-half years ago." Stewart said O'Connell's ownership has tried to contact Oklahoma in hopes of "getting on the same page" regarding the pub's future location. But the two groups haven't established any sort of meeting. That means patrons might have to wait months before learning the fate of their favorite game day stop. (More at NewsOK.com)
Oklahoma Food Drive Donations Up: Donations to the Holiday Food Drive held Saturday night at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium totaled $17,600. That's an increase of $7,300 over last year. The drive, which is in its seventh year, is sponored by Josh Heupel's 14 Foundation, the Regional Food Bank and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Fans contributed while entering the stadium for Saturday night's OU-Texas Tech game. Food purchased with the cash contributions will benefit some 500 families in seven different Oklahoma communities.
The OU football team will assist in that distribution process this week. (SoonerSports PR)
Reaction to 34-24 Win Against Tech: SoonerSports.com
Sooners stay put in BCS rankings: Norman Transcript
Baylor at a glance: The Oklahoman
OU notebook: The Oklahoman
Don't count OU out of the BCS picture just yet: The Oklahoman
Coaches search for Thompson's replacement: The Oklahoman
OU defense saves game: Tulsa World
Scouting Report -- Baylor Bears: Tulsa World
Three Questions: Tulsa World
OU looks like Big 12's best: Dallas Morning News
Around the Big 12: Dallas Morning News
Wacky weekend blurs bowl picture: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Inside the Big 12: USA Today
O'Connell's future still uncertain: The pub isn't going anywhere -- at least through next October. Earlier this fall, the University of Oklahoma completed a purchase of the property southeast of Memorial Stadium. The land currently houses a Subway, a convenience store and a Thai restaurant. And O'Connell's, arguably the oldest and most tradition-rich bar in Norman. "What happens after (October) or maybe before that, there's no telling," said manager Jeff Stewart. "We really haven't gotten into any of those discussions yet, so it's just all rumor and hearsay." One of the rumors had O'Connell's moving to Campus Corner next year. While Stewart wouldn't necessarily mind the proposition, he said at this point, there's no way of knowing for sure. "Until we hear from the university, there's just no telling," said Stewart. "I've got a friend who's got a house that he rents. The university bought the house and said, 'We'll give you 30 days notice to leave.' That was two-and-a-half years ago." Stewart said O'Connell's ownership has tried to contact Oklahoma in hopes of "getting on the same page" regarding the pub's future location. But the two groups haven't established any sort of meeting. That means patrons might have to wait months before learning the fate of their favorite game day stop. (More at NewsOK.com)
Oklahoma Food Drive Donations Up: Donations to the Holiday Food Drive held Saturday night at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium totaled $17,600. That's an increase of $7,300 over last year. The drive, which is in its seventh year, is sponored by Josh Heupel's 14 Foundation, the Regional Food Bank and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Fans contributed while entering the stadium for Saturday night's OU-Texas Tech game. Food purchased with the cash contributions will benefit some 500 families in seven different Oklahoma communities.
The OU football team will assist in that distribution process this week. (SoonerSports PR)
Reaction to 34-24 Win Against Tech: SoonerSports.com
Sooners stay put in BCS rankings: Norman Transcript
Baylor at a glance: The Oklahoman
OU notebook: The Oklahoman
Don't count OU out of the BCS picture just yet: The Oklahoman
Coaches search for Thompson's replacement: The Oklahoman
OU defense saves game: Tulsa World
Scouting Report -- Baylor Bears: Tulsa World
Three Questions: Tulsa World
OU looks like Big 12's best: Dallas Morning News
Around the Big 12: Dallas Morning News
Wacky weekend blurs bowl picture: Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Inside the Big 12: USA Today
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