FACE OF THE PROGRAM: STILL MORE SUBMISSIONS
You can’t keep talent from being talent. It’s a lot like fungus in that respect, except that fungus can be killed with certain antibiotics and antifungals, and that talent doesn’t live in your skin, like ringworm or tinea versicolor. Also, talent doesn’t live in your skin. It lives in the pancreas, something most people don’t know. (Talent, in case you’re wondering, can be killed with bullets, electricity, or by sustained stays in Los Angeles county.)
What we’re trying to say is that we have talent, and his name is LSUFreek, and he has further submissions for ESPN’s “Face of the Program Series” as dreamed up by himself, ourselves, and with a contribution from Elder EDSBS Alderman Devil Grad, whose contribution should be fairly obviously spotted given his roots (Ohio) and fan affiliation (Miami Redhawks.)
North Carolina Tar Heels.

Dean Smith, a legend of basketball coaching, also saved the university money by doubling as its football coach for 36 years, as well, winning an amazing total of 83 games as a division one head football man. He also changed oil in golf carts for the ground crew on Sundays for extra dough.
Ohio State:

Those concerned with a possible Maurice Clarett appearance in their own neighborhood should be advised that after hitting the Goose, his aim become quite erratic, and the safety of bystanders cannot be guaranteed. Ironically, this same verbiage comes directly from the AP’s article on Todd Boeckman’s performance in the BCS title game, which we would reprint in part here if we had $37.75 to spare. (As it stands, we may owe them some spare change for typing “AP”.)
Washington
Ty Willingham makes men. And blast sites. And that cool green glass they sell at atomic blast sites.
Oklahoma

You’re live in the situation room. If it’s before December 8th, you’re invincible. Fear no man, and walk boldly into stormy horizons. If it’s after December 8th in the football season, tremble, and listen to Jack Cafferty complain about the bastards, the gas prices, and the kids these days and their bastard gas prices.









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them oklahoma says:
Sad as it is, and, to quote Emperor Lord Switzer, “it’s damn sad, sumbitch, pour me a cold one!”, it’s appropriate. That crying kid goes to a solid chunk of the OU fan base. We tend to get all puffy cheeks when things don’t go just like we want them to. For instance, after the TCU debacle a few years back I witnessed a man physically dominating (or, attempting to) a bush. The dude not only kicked the shrub, but threw in a punch for good measure. I like to think that the “crying kid” constituency is largely based from those who never went to OU in the first place. My suggestions for the OU face? They consist of Switzer Era, Before Switzer Era, and the Not Cheating Nearly as Much Era. Those faces, in order: Jammelle Holloway on the sidelines in a FUR COAT; Wilkinson; Visor, aka Night Vision Tiara
June 19th, 2008 at 8:58 am
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Doug says:
The first runner-up for the Face of the Oklahoma Football Program is Jared Zabransky holding a football behind his back.
In the event that Crying Oklahoma Kid is unable to fulfill his duties as Face of the Oklahoma Football Program, the title will go to Mr. Zabransky.
June 19th, 2008 at 9:02 am
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Crabapple Buck says:
As a person who dearly loves tOSU, I’m disappointed in the omission of Art Schlichter from the poster. Then again, I’m old. So the Schlichter era is probably too far back for anyone here to remember.
June 19th, 2008 at 9:10 am
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corey says:
Doug it’s early in the morning but +100 Cocktails to you
June 19th, 2008 at 9:13 am
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blon57 says:
I remember hearing about Schlichter at Ohio State. A very talented athlete with a very tragic life. I hope things are better for him.
June 19th, 2008 at 9:15 am
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blon57 says:
This is so much more appropriate for OU.
http://www.museauxdesign.com/images/faceofou.jpg
June 19th, 2008 at 9:24 am
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them oklahoma says:
2-
I counter your Potato Aggie with http://www.dallasnews.com/img/photo/10-04/1009ou8.jpg
I had the good fortune of being out of the country during that particular debacle. Keep in mind, though, that OU fielded a less than stellar team that year. WR starting at QB (and that really only works in video-game land), starting an injured, though still rather good, AD, and sporting a secondary that would make Florida blush. Oh, and in the spirit of self deprecation I present to you another offering of the face: http://www.meni.net/priceless.jpg
June 19th, 2008 at 9:27 am
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okiedomer says:
i’d complain about the crying OU kid if i myself hadn’t been forced to tears by OU football, in particular the TCU wtf? from a few years ago, the oregon call, the whole blake era, which i spent crying like a new born, and the ties worn by schnellie against colorado and tx a&m – oh, and of course the miami mascot burning the sooner schooner in 87, which was the first time i think i cried over OU football – considering i was 7, i’m sure i looked a lot like that kid
and of course, if we need a face of the program for the mack brown era, what’s more appropriate than this?
http://floydch.googlepages.com/2001williams_ap.jpg/2001williams_ap-full.jpg
June 19th, 2008 at 9:32 am
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John says:
But if I blow up the golfers, they’ll lock me up and throw away the key.
June 19th, 2008 at 9:34 am
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ThreenOut says:
PK got to LSUfreek on the OU one.
June 19th, 2008 at 9:43 am
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blon57 says:
Check the records. The series win count:
OU 41 wins
UT 57 wins
So 2001 was in the loss column. We’re still ahead.
June 19th, 2008 at 9:44 am
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blon57 says:
I think this was the photo that made the kid’s mother go nuts on the Burnt Orange Nation blog. She said some not-so-nice words. Peter may be able to elaborate. The whole incident was some what amusing and just reinforced every OU stereotype for UT fans.
June 19th, 2008 at 9:49 am
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okiedomer says:
#9
Bragging about wins from the Hoover adminstration is the last refuge of scoundrels. Your current coach is 3-6 vs. our current coach. You currently enjoy a national reputation as OU’s whipping boy. But please, if it makes you feel better, continue to thump your chest over games won while your grandfather was a child.
June 19th, 2008 at 10:19 am
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blon57 says:
#11
Impressive. Your secretary must have graduated from UT.
Look what I found on hulu.com. http://www.hulu.com/tostitos-fiesta-bowl-2008
June 19th, 2008 at 10:42 am
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CincySooner says:
Shocker… a ‘horn fan that believes Texas is beyond reproach.
Equally shocking… a ‘horn fan that pokes fun at OU losses in bowls that Texas wasn’t good enough to qualify for.
June 19th, 2008 at 11:29 am
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CincySooner says:
That being said…. I hate that picture.
I realize he’s just a little kid with no concept of priorities, and that he will (hopefully) mature into a well-adjusted adult. But dang… I hate that picture.
June 19th, 2008 at 11:32 am
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CincySooner says:
I’m certainly more willing to embrace blon57’s #5 offering in the name of satire.
Lord I hate that picture though
June 19th, 2008 at 11:33 am
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warthen says:
Can’t believe Michigan’s hasn’t been posted yet.
http://bp1.blogger.com/_l4ZZFzs7VIs/SFlZ0b6JHyI/AAAAAAAABGc/22lwoUPinKw/s1600-h/women%27s-academy-woooo.jpg
June 19th, 2008 at 11:39 am
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blon57 says:
#13
I never said we were beyond reproach. OU just makes us look really good. That’s why we love you.
Just an idea…You could Photoshop a picture of one of our outstanding player/citizens from last August into a jail cell. That could be a good “face of the program” for UT.
June 19th, 2008 at 11:50 am
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CincySooner says:
“OU just makes us look really good.”
eh?
really?
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
21
Dumpster Muffin says:
Hey Blon, can we get a link to that kid’s mother’s rant? I’d love to read that.
June 19th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
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blon57 says:
The UT program is probably a lot better than when I was in school. Beat up Mack Brown for losses, etc. but from what I heard (insiders) he runs a very clean program and is a very stand-up individual. We’ve had a few debacles, though. And we’ll probably have a few more. Remember, there are kids who believe their own pr and think the rules don’t apply because they have extraordinary athletic talent. As I tell a younger relative playing D-1 ball, you aren’t curing cancer or AIDS, arguing before the Supreme Court or saving democracy as we know it. You are playing a sport. Keep it all in perspective. Some do, some don’t. Coaches, including Bob Stoops, can’t control that.
When I was in school…let’s just say that a lot went on that was never made public. I’m not insinuating NCAA sanction stuff; I have no idea about any of that. There probably should have been more arrests than were actually documented. This is a close-knit town and some of us went to school with the coach’s kids, etc. so we knew who to call before the police showed up…
We just love the entertainment that OU provides because you have gotten caught. We know Norman had a field day last August.
June 19th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
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Albino Tornado says:
Lawrence Philips reference in 3… 2…
June 19th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
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CincySooner says:
#19
fair enough.
I’m of the impression that, recently, OU and Texas are basically opposite sides of the same $20 gold coin.
They both have talking points, they both have flaws, and niether one would be the same without the other.
Heaven help me, maybe I’m getting old. Maybe I’m suffering from massive football withdrawal. Maybe someone switched my coffee with decaf this morning, but I think there exists within me the tiniest shred of respect for Texas…. ugh.
My inner Hulk is weeping.
June 19th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
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poguemahone says:
Is tOSU the only one to get two so far? I’m honored, again.
June 19th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
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meatybob says:
#14
Uh, dude, you just smacked down your own comment. Math is power!
June 19th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
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DevilGrad says:
BTW, I’m an equal opportunity offender. I suggested that Duke’s “face of the program” should be a guy wearing a paper bag — without eye holes.
June 19th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
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blon57 says:
#26- Yes, I did. Chalk one up for the Sooners today. I am a designer, so numbers are not my specialty.
#21- I’ll search BON and see if I can a link to a thread or some post about what transpired. Check back later.
#24- Thanks. Hopefully our program will continue to be arrest free, and yours as well.
June 19th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
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blon57 says:
#21
I searched but didn’t find the original thread. This will give you some idea of what went on. Scroll down after the Perilloux (sp?) post at the top of the page.
I will say that the mother was probably just defending her child, although I don’t think she went about it in a tactful way. It just added fuel to an already heated rivalry. (In case you didn’t pick up on that from recent posts.)
http://www.burntorangenation.com/2007/1/15/1665/84914
June 19th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
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okiedomer says:
blon57,
i just wanted you to know that i have enjoyed interyelling with you the last few days and i hope we can keep it up – interyelling with whorn fans is one of my favorite e-pasttimes, and frankly there’s not enough of it on this board
oh, and you suck, your team sucks, your state sucks, your coach sucks, etc. ad infinitum
June 19th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
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blon57 says:
#30.
I’m flattered.
UT can only hope that your current, (and it hurts to say it) talented OU quarterback ends up working at that car delearship and then playing at an obscure Texas college. If not, we’re probably in for another crummy October.
June 19th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
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HeadThief says:
I am tired of seeing the crying kid, but that’s a funny presentation of it, I have to admit. It’s really not fair to assume he’s crying because the Sooners were losing. It may have just been that we weren’t even covering the spread.
June 19th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
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UgasTexan says:
Checking the “Sooner Mom” thread at BON… that particular set of OU fans remind one of Georgia Tech fans.
Of course, Tech fans would absolutely love to play in a BCS game; and, of course again, they’d blow it about as bad as OU has the last 2 or 3 tries. Good job, OU!
June 20th, 2008 at 11:50 am