Sooner Fans Welcome 2004 Team

NORMAN, Okla. -- OU fans descended in droves on Norman Monday morning to meet and greet the 2004 Sooners on the practice fields located just south of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The Sooner Kids' Club members got an early start on the autograph lines with the general public following 30 minutes later.

Players lined up by position groups under tents as fans formed lines that snaked across the practice fields. OU officials estimated the crowd to be between 15,000-20,000.

"The enthusiasm of Sooner fans is incredible," said OU Athletics Director of Marketing Matt Roberts. "This is a great way to kick off the 2004 season. The weather was a little cooler than last year. We appreciated everyone's patience and support."

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Players and coaches started the morning with individual and position group photos inside Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Members of the media were also on hand to conduct interviews.

The team then assembled under tents on the practice fields to sign autographs for fans.

Oklahoma will conduct its first practice at 5:30 p.m. Monday evening. This year's preseason practices will take place at the Rugby Fields located west of the Lloyd Noble Center. This is a change from previous years when the team worked out at the Intramural Fields on Stinson St.

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All practices (prior to the first game week) are open unless otherwise announced.

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