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Paul Thompson to be Honored in OKC

Paul Thompson to be Honored in OKC

January 23, 2007 | Football

By: Athletics Communications

OKLAHOMA CITY -- The March of Dimes will honor the University of Oklahoma's Paul Thompson at the 31st annual March of Dimes Sports Headliner Banquet, on February 21 at 7 p.m. at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.
 
The March of Dimes Headliner Awards honor athletes, coaches and teams who have taken center stage and brought national attention to the state of Oklahoma during 2006.
 
Paul Thompson, fifth year senior and quarterback, led the Oklahoma Sooners to eight straight wins, including the Big 12 Championship against Nebraska in Kansas City on Dec. 2.
 
During the 2006 season, Thompson threw for 2,590 yards and proved himself to be an invaluable asset to the team with his skillful leadership and drive.
 
“I think everyone will agree that Paul has come a long way as a person and a player under incredibly difficult circumstances,” said Renzi Stone president and CEO of Saxum Strategic Communications, producer of the Sports Headliner Banquet.
 
“He has overcome the odds to become one of the most valuable players in Oklahoma football history, and has inspired the rest of us in the meantime.”
 
This year's Sports Headliner Banquet will feature Emmy award winning sports broadcaster, Greg Gumbel of CBS Sports.
 
Other Sooners to be honored (in no particular order):
  The OU Men's Gymnastics Team
  The OU Football Team
  The OU Women's Basketball Team and Courtney Paris 
 
The Honoree Awards recognize individuals or teams who have achieved national or international recognition in established sports, leagues or competitions.
 
The Wednesday, Feb. 21, event at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City will begin with a special reception for sponsors at 6 p.m. followed by the award dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available. Please contact the March of Dimes at (405) 943-1025 or visit the website  for more information.
 
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

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