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• The Oklahoma Sooners is one of the most respected and successful programs in the history of college football. The Sooners have had four players win the Heisman Trophy award, and hold the record with 47 consecutive victories, achieved from 1953 to 1957. The school currently plays as a member of the South Division of the Big 12 Conference.

  The Oklahoma Sooners will play the Florida Gators in the BCS Championship Game on January 8, 2009.ESPN.com: 2008-09 Bowl Schedule Should the Sooners prevail in the title game, head coach Bob Stoops would receive a $250,000 bonus.ESPN.com: Title Would Net Oklahoma Sooners Coach Bob Stoops $250K

• Fast Facts

  1. Head coach: Bob Stoops
  2. Inaugural season: 1895
  3. Joined league: 1996
  4. National titles: 7 (last in 2000)
  5. Home: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  6. Capacity: 82,112
  7. All-time: 765-294-53
  8. Colors: Crimson and Cream
  9. Fight song: Boomer Sooner
  10. Bitter rival: Texas
  11. 2008 W-L: Conf: 7-1; overall: 11-1

• You're Doing Fine Oklahoma

  The Sooners have won 41 conference championships. Billy Vessels, Steve Owens, Billy Sims and Jason White have each won the Heisman Trophy. Other great players in Sooners history include Adrian Peterson, Greg Pruitt, Lee Roy Selmon, Tommy McDonald, Teddy Lehman, Roy Williams, J.D. Roberts, Brian Bosworth, Joe Washington, Keith Jackson and Tommie Harris. The school has also been known for several outstanding coaches including Bennie Owen, Bud Wilkinson, Chuck Fairbanks, Barry Switzer and current coach Bob Stoops.

• Players in the NFL

  • Rufus Alexander (Linebacker)
  • Eric Bassey (Defensive Back)
  • Mark Bradley (Wide Receiver)
  • Jammal Brown (Offensive Tackle)
  • Chris Chester (Offensive Guard)
  • Mark Clayton (Wide Receiver)
  • Dusty Dvoracek (Defensive Tackle)
  • Kelly Gregg (Defensive Tackle)
  • Tommie Harris (Defensive Tackle)
  • Garrett Hartley (Place kicker)
  • Clint Ingram (Linebacker)
  • Corey Ivy (Cornerback)
  • Brandon Jones (Wide Receiver)
  • Davin Joseph (Offensive Guard)
  • Malcolm Kelly (Wide Receiver)
  • Teddy Lehman (Linebacker)
  • Curtis Lofton (Linebacker)
  • Donte Nicholson (Defensive Back)
  • Allen Patrick (Running Back)
  • Adrian Peterson (Running Back)
  • Brodney Pool (Free Safety)
  • Reggie Smith (Defensive Back)
  • Jimmy Wilkerson (Defensive End)
  • Roy L. Williams (Strong Safety)

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