On Saturday, 19 seniors played their final home game at Owen Field and walked away victorious with a 49-17 win over rival Oklahoma State.
In a program defined by its rich history, this year's group has carried on the tradition of success. Over the last four years, the seniors have posted an overall record of 41-11, including a 24-1 mark at home, won two Big 12 Championships and appeared in the Orange, Holiday and Fiesta Bowls. They are the 14th class in school history to post at least three 10-win seasons.
With Oklahoma's Big 12 Championship appearance this weekend against Missouri, the 2007 seniors have a chance to become the first class since 1987 to claim three conference titles.
takes a look at each member of the 2007 senior class and their contributions to the Sooners' success over the last four years.
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#16 Lewis Baker | LB | Carrollton, Texas
Defensive captain in 2007... one of OU's top special teams contributors and the wedge-breaker on kickoffs ... ranks second on the team with 77 total tackles this season ... had a career-high 11 tackles earlier this year against Missouri ... has totaled 160 tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss in his career. |
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#27 Garrett Bothun | WR | Rowlett, Texas
Walk-on who has been with the team for four years. |
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#31 Michael Cohen | P | Houston, Texas
Oklahoma's punter the last two years after spending two seasons at Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas ... earlier this season was named to the Ray Guy Award watch list for the nation's top punter. |
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#90 Steven Coleman | DT | Dallas, Texas
Has appeared in 46 games with eight starts ... has four career sacks for 49 yards in losses,
an average of 12.3 yards per sack ... has totaled 27 tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss in his career. |
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#91 Alonzo Dotson | DE | Alief, Texas
Has had the best season of his career in 2007, with 19 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery ... his seven quarterback hurries this season ranks second on the team. |
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#22 Russell English | WR | Dallas, Texas
Walk-on who has been with the team for four years. |
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#19 Joe Jon Finley | TE | Arlington, Texas
Offensive captain in 2007 ... 2006 Honorable Mention All-Big 12 ... two-time All-Big 12 Academic selection ... has started 27 of 49 games played in his career ... has 59 catches for 737 yards and nine touchdowns in his career ... had his first career two TD game in the regular season finale vs. OSU. |
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#21 Jacob Gutierrez | RB | San Antonio, Texas
Special teams captain in 2007 ... finalist for this year's Awards and Recognition Association's Sportsmanship Award, presented annually to one outstanding NCAA Division I college
football player
who best personifies the spirit of sportsmanship ... has rushed for over 500 yards in his career. |
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#10 Garrett Hartley | K | Southlake, Texas
Four-year starter ... one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Award as the nation's top kicker in 2006 ... ranks No. 5 in career kick scoring at OU, No. 4 in career field goals and No. 5 in career PATs ... tied a school record with 11 PATs earlier this season vs. North Texas. |
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#16 Hays McEachern | QB | Austin, Texas
Has served as OU's holder the last two seasons ...
won the most inspirational walk-on and scout team player of the year awards in 2005. |
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#77 Sherrone Moore | OG | Derby, Kan.
Backup guard the last two seasons after transferring to OU from Butler Community College in Kansas. |
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#23 Allen Patrick | RB | Conway, S.C.
Offensive captain in 2007 ... Honorable Mention All-Big 12 in 2006 ... leads the team with 839 rushing yards in 2007 ... has posted seven career 100-yard games ... had a career-high 202 yards rushing in the regular season finale against OSU ... has accumulated 1,736 yards and 13 TDs in his career. |
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#51 Demarrio Pleasant | LB | Lewisville, Texas
Has appeared in 44 games with five starts over the last four years ... has totaled 39 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one sack in his career.
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#49 Ian Pleasant | FB | Alexandria, Va.
Has appeared in 24 games over the last two seasons after transferring from West Hills Junior College in Coalinga, Calif. ... a valuable special teams contributor and backup fullback for the Sooners. |
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#24 Marcus Walker | CB | Waco, Texas
Defensive captain in 2007 ... has battled back from two shoulder surgeries to become one of the top corners in the Big 12 ... All-Big 12 Second Team selection last year ... has started 27 of 37 games played in his career, including 23 of 26 over the last two years ... has totaled 92 career tackles, three interceptions and 12 pass breakups.
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#11 Chase Wasson | WR | Southlake, Texas
Transferred to OU this year after spending three seasons at Texas State. |
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#41 Darien Williams | DB | Mesquite, Texas
All-Big 12 Secon Team in 2006 ... had a breakout season with 30 total tackles, three interceptions and nine pass breakups ... hampered by a leg injury throughout his senior season.
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#25 D.J. Wolfe | SS | Lawton, Okla.
Has had a breakout season in 2007 after winning the starting job at strong safety in preseason practice ... leads the team with four interceptions and two fumble recoveries and ranks fourth with 72 total tackles ... All-Big 12 Honorable Mention at cornerback in 2005 ... has posted career numbers of 155 tackles, eight TFL, seven interceptions and 17 pass breakups ... originally recruited as a running back. |
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#45 Dane Zaslaw | FB | Edmond, Okla.
Oklahoma's first option at fullback over the last two seasons ... scored his first career touchdown earlier this season on a nine-yard reception vs. Miami ... has nine catches for 100 yards in his career.
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