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Pre-Game Videos from OU-Texas Tech
November 12, 2006 | Football
NORMAN | Watch SoonerSports.com video from the final home game of the 2006 season. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech, 34-24, Saturday night in front of a record 85,313 fans at Owen Field.
The Don Key Award, presented annually since 1982, was given to senior quarterback Paul Thompson prior to the game. Sooner coaches have described the award as the highest honor an Oklahoma football player can receive while playing at OU.
Don Key was a three-year starter for Oklahoma, an All-Big Eight and a potential All-American until surgery for cancer ended his career in 1981. Former Sooner head coach Barry Switzer established the award in 1982.
Paul Thompson Recognized Prior to Game
The award is given to the player who best exemplifies the many superior qualities of Key, both on the playing field and in the classroom. Notable past winners included Tony Casillas, Anthony Phillips, Chris Wilson, Stephen Alexander, Kelly Gregg and J.D. Runnels.
Oklahoma Fans Cheer Seniors
In addition to the individual honor, Thompson was recognized along with the team's seniors prior to their final game at Owen Field. The smallest senior class in Coach Stoops' tenure included:
Defensive End C.J. Ah You (Highland, Utah)
Linebacker Rufus Alexander (Baton Rouge, La.)
Defensive End Larry Birdine (Lawton, Okla.)
Defensive Back Jason Carter (Tulsa, Okla.)
Defensive Back John Dailey (Lawton, Okla.)
Linebacker Zach Latimer (Denver, Colo.)
Offensive Tackle Chris Messner (Frederick, Okla.)
Defensive Tackle Carl Pendleton (Sapulpa, Okla.)
Defensive End Calvin Thibodeaux (Houston, Okla.)
Quarterback Paul Thompson (Leander, Texas)
Record Crowd Calls for the Sooners
The largest crowd to witness a sporting event in the state of Oklahoma then turned its attention to the game and began the familiar chant of Boomer, Sooner! The intro video fired up on the SoonerVision screen and the 2006 Sooners charged onto Owen Field to take care of business against the Red Raiders.
2006 Oklahoma Team Enters Owen Field
The Don Key Award, presented annually since 1982, was given to senior quarterback Paul Thompson prior to the game. Sooner coaches have described the award as the highest honor an Oklahoma football player can receive while playing at OU.
Don Key was a three-year starter for Oklahoma, an All-Big Eight and a potential All-American until surgery for cancer ended his career in 1981. Former Sooner head coach Barry Switzer established the award in 1982.
Paul Thompson Recognized Prior to GameThe award is given to the player who best exemplifies the many superior qualities of Key, both on the playing field and in the classroom. Notable past winners included Tony Casillas, Anthony Phillips, Chris Wilson, Stephen Alexander, Kelly Gregg and J.D. Runnels.
Oklahoma Fans Cheer SeniorsIn addition to the individual honor, Thompson was recognized along with the team's seniors prior to their final game at Owen Field. The smallest senior class in Coach Stoops' tenure included:
Defensive End C.J. Ah You (Highland, Utah)
Linebacker Rufus Alexander (Baton Rouge, La.)
Defensive End Larry Birdine (Lawton, Okla.)
Defensive Back Jason Carter (Tulsa, Okla.)
Defensive Back John Dailey (Lawton, Okla.)
Linebacker Zach Latimer (Denver, Colo.)
Offensive Tackle Chris Messner (Frederick, Okla.)
Defensive Tackle Carl Pendleton (Sapulpa, Okla.)
Defensive End Calvin Thibodeaux (Houston, Okla.)
Quarterback Paul Thompson (Leander, Texas)
Record Crowd Calls for the SoonersThe largest crowd to witness a sporting event in the state of Oklahoma then turned its attention to the game and began the familiar chant of Boomer, Sooner! The intro video fired up on the SoonerVision screen and the 2006 Sooners charged onto Owen Field to take care of business against the Red Raiders.
2006 Oklahoma Team Enters Owen Field
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