I will be at the game tomorrow. I have not been to a bedlam game since I went to school at OSU and that was the ice bowl. Any tips on how to keep warm?
The last one that I have been to in Stillwater was the 1988 game, been to many in Norman since. We were sitting in the temporary end zone bleachers with the breeze blowing through them. It was cold but tolerable, nowhere near ice bowl cold.

The one thing that is bad is the aluminum bleachers that every place seems to have anymore. Get something to sit on, a seat back, seat pad or blanket. I much preferred the old fiberglass/wood benches in Norman, they would at least warm up and didn't much like the fact they replaced them with the thin aluminum benches. We are not going to the Broncos game on Sunday, Mile High can feel awfully cold with a forecasted high of 14 degrees and a chance of snow. Especially since we have been barely above 0 most of the week.

It's here.

My brother in law/best friend has had season OSU tickets since he graduated in '82. He's never missed a home game. He borrowed my heaviest socks for today. I will be belly up to my favorite, nice and warm, bar wearing my I HATE ORANGE t-shirt. Boomer Sooner!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ho Hum, just another OU victory over the Pokes. Nothing new here. Move along.:)

That flea flicker was cringe-worthy..

Congrats to OU for allowing Baylor/Texas to go to a BCS game.

Congrats to OU for allowing Baylor/Texas to go to a BCS game.

Congrats to either Baylor or Texas for only losing one conference game to qualify for a BCS game. If you want to point the finger anywhere about OSU not going, I would point to their choke against West Virginia.

Not pointing my finger at anyone. Just saying what the implications of the game are.

The way a game should end, uncertain until the last seconds click away.
Happy for OU of course, but as seldom as I watch football, I much prefer a tight game.

Great finish. Both teams didn't give up at all. There were plenty of times OU and OSU looked terrible, but what's done is done.

Now to see if OU can sneak into an at large BCS bid, which isn't very likely...but who knows.

Congrats to OU for allowing Baylor/Texas to go to a BCS game.

OU still has a decent chance of going to a BCS game themselves now, especially if Baylor beats Texas today.

It's here.

Have you conducted an investigation into that asskicking yet?

OU still has a decent chance of going to a BCS game themselves now, especially if Baylor beats Texas today.

Jerry Palm, the big BCS computer expert, right now has OU playing in the Sugar Bowl. You read that correctly.

Jerry Palm, the big BCS computer expert, right now has OU playing in the Sugar Bowl. You read that correctly.

I'm not sure this team is BCS worthy.

I'm not sure this team is BCS worthy.

Yeah... Looking at Auburn and Missouri, we will probably end up getting annihilated like in the 2005 Orange Bowl.

Jerry Palm, the big BCS computer expert, right now has OU playing in the Sugar Bowl. You read that correctly.

That would be way higher than expectations going into this season with the talent Bob had to work with. Be nice having them go in as a huge underdog with nada to lose.

Nah, wait till the Pokes win...
LOL^

http://i.imgur.com/58OvtaK.jpg

Yawn.

Yawn.LOL ^
You should stick to your WX

Every year OSU has a decent year all you hear is "There's a new sheriff in town". Not this year. BOOMER SOONER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So great that posters like soonerguru are willing to call me b-I-t-c-h in a personal message. No harm though... I called him C U Next Tuesday...

Have you conducted an investigation into that asskicking yet?

Is OU48a on that secret NCAA investigation mailing list? Sweet...😀


Jerry Palm, the big BCS computer expert, right now has OU playing in the Sugar Bowl. You read that correctly.

I disown him...lol

Every year OSU has a decent year all you hear is "There's a new sheriff in town". Not this year. BOOMER SOONER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The NCAA is working with OSU on an investigation of the OSU football program, so there is a new sheriff in Stillwater!
But anyway this is looked at, OSU football, its' reached its high water mark for a very long time.

The NCAA is working with OSU on an investigation of the OSU football program, so there is a new sheriff in Stillwater!
But anyway this is looked at, OSU football, its' reached its high water mark for a very long time.

Then please explain why you want OSU to be placed in a postion to keep it from being able to play a very exciting and capable game against OU, as in 2013's Bedlam today?

Then please explain why you want OSU to be placed in a postion to keep it from being able to play a very exciting and capable game against OU, as in 2013's Bedlam today?

Because beating up on little brother is so much fun.... especially fun is the whining part from the no nothing segment of the poke fan base who are so easily offended.

And small minded folks really have nothing better to do. That's why some will maintain there's an NCAA investigation into OSU despite one single shred of information to support this.

Because, of course, OSU hiring a private person to look into allegations which have mostly already been debunked is the same as a NCAA investigation.

The NCAA is working with OSU on an investigation of the OSU football program, so there is a new sheriff in Stillwater!
But anyway this is looked at, OSU football, its' reached its high water mark for a very long time.

Amazing how we've made a full circle back to this. Sigh.

Happy my Sooners won, not going to rub in the face of the pokes. It happens. The way we were playing this year I'm a little shocked it happened.

Also congrats to conference champs Baylor. Great to see another team step up and help the conference out when other teams are struggling.

Because beating up on little brother is so much fun.... especially fun is the whining part from the no nothing segment of the poke fan base who are so easily offended.

And you have yet to respond to an honest personal message about your knowledge toward the investigation. Do I need to post that message on here or are you too scared to respond....?

Amazing how we've made a full circle back to this. Sigh.

Happy my Sooners won, not going to rub in the face of the pokes. It happens. The way we were playing this year I'm a little shocked it happened.

Also congrats to conference champs Baylor. Great to see another team step up and help the conference out when other teams are struggling.

Very happy that Baylor wins the Big XII as we need as many high profile teams as we can get

Very happy that Baylor wins the Big XII as we need as many high profile teams as we can get

At least it wasn't Texas.

And you have yet to respond to an honest personal message about your knowledge toward the investigation. Do I need to post that message on here or are you too scared to respond....?

I won't be wasting my time on your immaturity

Amazing how we've made a full circle back to this. Sigh.

Happy my Sooners won, not going to rub in the face of the pokes. It happens. The way we were playing this year I'm a little shocked it happened.

Also congrats to conference champs Baylor. Great to see another team step up and help the conference out when other teams are struggling.
The issue will not be put to bed until the NCAA speaks, one way or another... Now that's just a fact rather you or anyone else likes it or not.... But as I said, you really should stick to weather. It's at least something your good at.

I'm hearing interesting speculation tonight about possible bowl games. We know that Baylor will be in the Fiesta. Word is that OU will be in the Cotton at worst and that both the Sugar and Orange Bowls are interested. If OU goes to a BCS game OSU should be in the Cotton.

As someone pointed out earlier...Palm (CBS) has us in the Sugar vs. Alabama. Ugh...that'll be ugly. LOL

As someone pointed out earlier...Palm (CBS) has us in the Sugar vs. Alabama. Ugh...that'll be ugly. LOL

I think the bowl selection committee hates OU -- but they love our traveling fans. We always sell out our allotments. That said, they evilly match us up with teams who make us look bad.

I'm also seeing speculation that OU could meet Ohio State in the Sugar and OSU against South Carolina or Missouri in the Cotton.

Because beating up on little brother is so much fun.... especially fun is the whining part from the no nothing segment of the poke fan base who are so easily offended.

One sided games like that every year, so unlike the last one, would get to be too boring, at least to me. I for one at least want OU to win every time except when it's playing OSU. The stronger OU is the better the OSU win will be every time. Most of us will take greater pride in what Oklahoma can do sports wise if both OU and OSU are ranked in the top 25 or higher every year.

One sided games like that every year, so unlike the last one, would get to be too boring, at least to me. I for one at least want OU to win every time except when it's playing OSU. The stronger OU is the better the OSU win will be every time. Most of us will take greater pride in what Oklahoma can do sports wise if both OU and OSU are ranked in the top 25 or higher every year.

I have no issue with both teams going undefeated every season until they face each other.
I have no issue with the OU/OSU game being the last conference game every season.
I prefer OU to take their annual contest, and nail biters are fine and dandy, far more often than it does not. (so far so good on this part)

I don't mind OU blowing out any (or every) opponent they play. Even (or especially) if it's OSU.

I think the bowl selection committee hates OU -- but they love our traveling fans. We always sell out our allotments. That said, they evilly match us up with teams who make us look bad.
The goal is to go to a major bowl game. You're not going to be paired with East Popcorn State in a major bowl game.

After 84 times you wouldn't think this would be such a big deal anymore.....

After 84 times you wouldn't think this would be such a big deal anymore.....

Eh, look at how ugly some of the other big rivalries get... tOSU/Michigan, FSU/UF, etc. I don't think we can take anything away from the improvements OSU has seen the last several years. It is better for the conference that they improve and become strong. The Big 12 needs it badly right now...but it says something that we are still in position to send 2 teams to the BCS.

With all that said. Rivalries bring out the stupid in people, it is just something that has to be dealt with.

As someone pointed out earlier...Palm (CBS) has us in the Sugar vs. Alabama. Ugh...that'll be ugly. LOL

Find somthing else to do, this will be a blowout loss for OU

After 84 times you wouldn't think this would be such a big deal anymore.....It will always be a big deal. My wife's brother is also my best friend. She doesn't get how we can be best buddies 364 days a year about and mortal enemies 1 day. It's like owning a Harley, if you have to ask, you can't understand.

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Find somthing else to do, this will be a blowout loss for OU

Given your penchant for unbridled pessimism, and the fact that things typically turn out better than you predict, you've given me added enthusiasm about this game. Thank you.

That doesn't even make sense?????

Saban is going to Texas. Bama will have nothing to play for and OU will finally win a BCS bowl.

Sure this is a very tough bowl match up for OU but regardless of the out come, even if AL wins 52 to 3... this is a successful season for this OU football team.... Nobody though OU would be good enough to land in any BCS bowl. Few thought OU could win 10 games.

When you consider the large number of injuries and other problems though the season this is one of the best coaching jobs by Stoops and his staff....So bad were the injuries at one point this past Saturday OU was down to playing a home schooled walk-on at LB for a time.
There were other walkons and many true and red shirt freshmen who were good enough to beat the 6th ranked team in the nation who was playing with a group of preety good experinced seniors.
Without any doubt, Stoops has establied him self and his program as the best coached program in this state and as a football program with very bright prospects in futuer years.

Saban is going to Texas. Bama will have nothing to play for and OU will finally win a BCS bowl.

OU has won 3 BCS bowls.

I know they have we've played in a lot of them and we beat Uconn a few yrs ago but we never beat good teams the other win was Washington State besides our NC in 2000. Big game bob could shut alot of critics up if the team can find a way to win this one.

I know they have we've played in a lot of them and we beat Uconn a few yrs ago but we never beat good teams the other win was Washington State besides our NC in 2000. Big game bob could shut alot of critics up if the team can find a way to win this one.OU could beat AL and the critics would right back doing their thing by spring ball.
There are something not worth worrying about.
Let's just do something to get better every day, one day at a time, that's the way I look at it.

I know they have we've played in a lot of them and we beat Uconn a few yrs ago but we never beat good teams the other win was Washington State besides our NC in 2000. Big game bob could shut alot of critics up if the team can find a way to win this one.

That Florida State team we beat was very good -- and favored by double digits. Florida was a player or two better and we played them to the wire. LSU's defense was stout and we took that game to the last play.

The worst bowl performances were USC and West Virginia. I don't count the Boise State game as much because that was just a classic, all-time great football game that we happened to end up on the wrong side of the score board.

Sure this is a very tough bowl match up for OU but regardless of the out come, even if AL wins 52 to 3... this is a successful season for this OU football team.... Nobody though OU would be good enough to land in any BCS bowl. Few thought OU could win 10 games.

When you consider the large number of injuries and other problems though the season this is one of the best coaching jobs by Stoops and his staff....So bad were the injuries at one point this past Saturday OU was down to playing a home schooled walk-on at LB for a time.
There were other walkons and many true and red shirt freshmen who were good enough to beat the 6th ranked team in the nation who was playing with a group of preety good experinced seniors.
Without any doubt, Stoops has establied him self and his program as the best coached program in this state and as a football program with very bright prospects in futuer years.

very well said!!

I hope like hell we beat Alabama...but the very fact that we got to the Sugar Bowl to play a team who was basically #1 all season long (until last week) speaks volumes for this team and this coaching staff.

Nobody thinks OU can win..i kind of like that. Nobody thought OU could beat OSU either (or Florida State in 2000 for that matter). Im not saying we will win, i just hope for a good classic matchup. Alabama and OU are two of the best programs in the history of college football. I sure hope the game reflects that.

From the lost ogle
College Football Musings from the Train: Bedlam Recap Edition | The Lost Ogle (http://www.thelostogle.com/2013/12/09/college-football-musings-from-the-train-bedlam-recap-edition/)

The goal is to go to a major bowl game. You're not going to be paired with East Popcorn State in a major bowl game.

I guess you didnt see who Baylor plays in this years Fiesta? Or maybe you forgot OU was matched up with UConn in the Fiesta game a few years back? BCS is what you strive for I suppose but its a joke. Just look at OSU and OU not winning the Big 12 and get much more entertaining matchups while Baylor gets to stomp Central Florida.

I like the OSU Mizzou matchup as its two closely ranked and matched teams and a chance for Big 12 to beat a SEC team.

As far as OU Bama...probably not a winnable game for the Big 12. If OU could only manage 10 offensive points vs OSU then Im not sure they can hang with the Tide.

From the lost ogle
College Football Musings from the Train: Bedlam Recap Edition | The Lost Ogle (http://www.thelostogle.com/2013/12/09/college-football-musings-from-the-train-bedlam-recap-edition/)

from their musings:


This is the same team that, for the better part of the season, couldn’t score with $20 on South Robinson.

right or wrong, i chuckled.

Well it's bowl season now. I wish luck to the Sooners. Every Big XII team has stiff competition. We need to win as many game as possible to throw off the prognosticators and give them a good vibe moving toward next season.

I have to hand it to the OU squad since everyone pronounced them dead after the wacking in Waco, and even yours truly started the mental flip switching from OU to the Thunder a little early this year. They kept on winning though. Ten win season, finish regular season in the top 10 (or 11), and a BCS bowl appearance...not bad for a "down year."

Now I for one do not think they have the talent to go against Alabama at all. But this was also true with OSU as well. Will Bama come out mad that they were denied an NC and cream us? Or will they not care about what is the equivalent of, for us, a road trip to Dallas with many of their players too focused on their upcoming NFL careers lead by a coach who may or may not be looking for houses in Austin? Who knows, but that's why we play the game. Baylor not withstanding, Bob Stoops has a legacy of having his teams ready to play when everyone writes them off.

interesting.


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