Year End Review
1.29.02

The College Football Season of 2001 has come to a close with much sizzle, but little pop. There also was an abundance of fizzing. The Oklahoma Sooner football team was able to bounce back from a disappointing end of to the regular season, and secure a solid victory at the first Cotton Bowl attended by OU. (that first weekend in October is the Red River Shoot-out, not the Cotton Bowl) Once again in post season play, the Sooner defense dominated the opposing Razorbacks, and held them to 50 yards total for the game. The defense tied the all-time sack record for the Cotton Bowl, and would have broken the record if not for a sack that turned into a fumble at the end of the game. Roy Williams, and Rocky Calmus both had great games to end their college career. And, of course, the offense (thanks, Nate!) was able to score more than the other team with the help of the dominating defense. The 10-3 victory over Arkansas capped a 11-2 season that showed that the Sooners have returned to the top ranks of College Football.

And, of course, the OUDL has returned to the top ranks of beverage consumption in the Pride of Oklahoma. There are pictures to prove that the several bathtubs were used as coolers, and several trash cans used to transport ice while the OUDL stayed in Dallas. But there are further peaks to reach; In the words of Brian Britt, "These kids are a lot nicer than when we were in band." The OUDL never backs from a challenge.

The season is now past, and those who aren't hungover are looking ahead to the new year. Jon Hernandez and Grant Braddock have been named Drumline Instructors once again for the 2002 season, and will have the OUDL in top notch form. (at least, once everyone gets over their hangovers) Anyone looking for audition info should check out the Pride website at http://bands.ou.edu. Although audition information may appear on this website, do not depend on it.

And finally, a Campus Note:
The OUPD has often been feared, and respected. Their lines of jurisdiction have always seem to be drawn more around where crazy stuff is going on instead of where the city lines are. However, let the looting and rough housing begin. The OUPD, once thought to be vigilant, and hard working, has been defeated. What could have been so devious, so quick, so strong, that it could take down all those officers on the bikes? Mold. Yes, the OUPD has been forced out of their building by mold. And, so, don't worry. Once again, vigilante graffiti can be placed all about campus, tagging the territory to show it belongs to the OUDL.

Ryan Hoes

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