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University of Oklahoma Athletics
OU-Tech: Frequently Asked Questions
November 11, 2010 | Football
NORMAN, Okla. -- The Sooners are preparing for Saturday's game against Texas Tech. The following is a quick rundown of information for Sooner fans to answer the most frequently asked questions leading up to the game.
Remember, complete details are available each week at Sooner Gameday Central.
What time is the game?
Saturday's kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT at Owen Field in Norman.
What weather can we expect for the game?
The forecast calls for sunny conditions but the high is only expected to be near 60 with light winds from the NNW. Expect temps to fall throughout the game with sunset at 5:25 p.m. Precipitation chances are near zero.
What time does the stadium open?
OU students (Gates 7 & 12), suite, club seat holders and Santee Lounge guests (Gates 3, 10 and Asp Parking Garage Level 5) may enter the stadium two hours prior to kickoff at 12:30 p.m. All others may enter 90 minutes before kickoff at 1 p.m. View a gates map and seating chart.
Where can I tailgate for the game?
Tailgating on football gamedays is a wonderful and long-standing tradition at the University of Oklahoma. The setting up of tents, awnings, and similar equipment may commence at 12 noon on the day immediately preceding the game, most typically on Friday for a Saturday game. View complete details here.
Where can I park for the game?
Public parking is limited on the main campus on game days. Fans are encouraged to arrive early. For pay parking lot locations please refer to the football parking map. There is a $10 charge for parking. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that fans utilize one of the three shuttle systems available. View complete details here.
Where can I park my RV for the game?
RV parking will be available in the southwest corner of the Lloyd Noble Center located approximately one mile south of the stadium with access to the Lloyd Noble Center shuttle to the stadium. A limited number of reserved electric (30 & 50 amps) and non-electric spaces are available for purchase on a season and single game basis. For more information please call the Lloyd Noble Center at (405) 325-4666. View complete details here.
Where is Will Call for the OU Athletics Ticket Office?
Public Will Call, lost ticket reports and Disability Services are located in the main ticket office, located in the Asp Avenue Parking Facility, near Gate 1. View a map here and complete information for the OU Athletics Ticket Office here.
What items are prohibited inside the stadium?
Except for items pertaining to medical conditions or child care, all bags, backpacks, fanny packs, cases for binoculars, cameras or other items, and purses larger than 10" by 10" are prohibited. Only items required for medical or family needs plus empty, clear personal-sized containers suitable for drinking water are permitted. View complete details here.
When/where is Sooner Fan Fest?
Sooner Fan Fest, an interactive fan entertainment area located on the east side of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, is held for Sooner fans prior to each game. Fan Fest opens three hours prior to kick and closes a half hour prior to game time. View complete details here.
When/where is the Sooner Club Tailgate?
The season's final Sooner Club Tailgate will open at noon on Saturday inside the Mosier Indoor Track Complex for qualifying Sooner Club members. View complete details here.
When/where will the Owen and Wilkinson statues be unveiled?
At 12:30 p.m., statues of former Oklahoma coaching greats Bennie Owen and Bud Wilkinson will be unveiled near the Wilkinson Dormitory on Jenkins Ave. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
How can I donate to the 14 Foundation?
Josh Heupel's 14 Foundation will hold its 10th Annual Thanksgiving Collection at this game. Fans may make cash donations to the drive outside the stadium gates prior to kickoff. Proceeds from the this drive benefit families in Ada, Ardmore, Enid, Kingfisher, Lawton, Norman, Oklahoma City, Stillwater and Sand Springs.
When will football's seniors be honored?
The 17-member senior class will be recognized on the field prior to the game. Those players will be appearing on Owen Field for the last time as members of the OU football team. Also during that time, the 2010 Don Key Award winner will be announced.
When will the 1950 and 1955 national championship teams be recognized?
During the game, members of the 1950 and 1955 national championship teams will be introduced. To date, 43 members of those teams have indicated that they will return. They'll also celebrate with a dinner on Friday evening.
When will Bob Barry be honored?
At halftime of Saturday's game, OU will recognize Bob Barry, who is stepping down after the men's basketball season as the voice of the Sooners. Barry, now in his 50th year in broadcasting, called OU games from 1961-72 and again from 1991-2010. Fans may sign a large banner for Barry at Sooner Fan Fest, located at John Jacobs Track, prior to the game.
What channel will the game be on?
ABC will televise the OU-Texas Tech game on a regional basis. View the ABC coverage map to see if your ABC affiliate will be showing the game in your area.
How can I listen to the Sooners on the radio?
Fans can listen to the OU radio broadcast on any official Sooner Sports Network Radio Affiliate. The Sooner Tailgate Show begins 90 minutes prior to kickoff (1 p.m.) for all football games. The show includes a 60-minute call-in segment with Toby Rowland and Merv Johnson.
How can I listen to the Sooners on satellite radio?
Oklahoma's radio broadcast for the game will be available on Sirius Channel 127 and XM Channel 103.
How can I follow the Sooners online?
SoonerSports.com will again deliver its live blog throughout the day from Norman. Live stats are available via SoonerSports.com GameTracker. A live audio stream of the OU radio broadcast is available through All-Access.
What is OU's home winning streak?
Oklahoma has won its last 35 games at Owen Field in Norman. It's the longest home winning streak in the nation. Overall, the Sooners are 71-2 on Owen Field under Stoops.
How many consecutive sellouts does OU have?
Oklahoma has drawn 5.8 million fans for Bob Stoops' 73 home games (started in 1999) and all have been sold out. Saturday will mark the 74th consecutive sellout.
What is the series history between OU and Texas Tech?
Oklahoma leads the series with Tech, 12-5, including a 7-1 advantage in games played in Norman. Last season, Tech won at Lubbock, 41-13.
Remember, complete details are available each week at Sooner Gameday Central.
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Attending the Game |
What time is the game?
Saturday's kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT at Owen Field in Norman.
What weather can we expect for the game?
The forecast calls for sunny conditions but the high is only expected to be near 60 with light winds from the NNW. Expect temps to fall throughout the game with sunset at 5:25 p.m. Precipitation chances are near zero.
What time does the stadium open?
OU students (Gates 7 & 12), suite, club seat holders and Santee Lounge guests (Gates 3, 10 and Asp Parking Garage Level 5) may enter the stadium two hours prior to kickoff at 12:30 p.m. All others may enter 90 minutes before kickoff at 1 p.m. View a gates map and seating chart.
Where can I tailgate for the game?
Tailgating on football gamedays is a wonderful and long-standing tradition at the University of Oklahoma. The setting up of tents, awnings, and similar equipment may commence at 12 noon on the day immediately preceding the game, most typically on Friday for a Saturday game. View complete details here.
Where can I park for the game?
Public parking is limited on the main campus on game days. Fans are encouraged to arrive early. For pay parking lot locations please refer to the football parking map. There is a $10 charge for parking. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that fans utilize one of the three shuttle systems available. View complete details here.
Where can I park my RV for the game?
RV parking will be available in the southwest corner of the Lloyd Noble Center located approximately one mile south of the stadium with access to the Lloyd Noble Center shuttle to the stadium. A limited number of reserved electric (30 & 50 amps) and non-electric spaces are available for purchase on a season and single game basis. For more information please call the Lloyd Noble Center at (405) 325-4666. View complete details here.
Where is Will Call for the OU Athletics Ticket Office?
Public Will Call, lost ticket reports and Disability Services are located in the main ticket office, located in the Asp Avenue Parking Facility, near Gate 1. View a map here and complete information for the OU Athletics Ticket Office here.
What items are prohibited inside the stadium?
Except for items pertaining to medical conditions or child care, all bags, backpacks, fanny packs, cases for binoculars, cameras or other items, and purses larger than 10" by 10" are prohibited. Only items required for medical or family needs plus empty, clear personal-sized containers suitable for drinking water are permitted. View complete details here.
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Gameday Activities |
When/where is Sooner Fan Fest?
Sooner Fan Fest, an interactive fan entertainment area located on the east side of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, is held for Sooner fans prior to each game. Fan Fest opens three hours prior to kick and closes a half hour prior to game time. View complete details here.
When/where is the Sooner Club Tailgate?
The season's final Sooner Club Tailgate will open at noon on Saturday inside the Mosier Indoor Track Complex for qualifying Sooner Club members. View complete details here.
When/where will the Owen and Wilkinson statues be unveiled?
At 12:30 p.m., statues of former Oklahoma coaching greats Bennie Owen and Bud Wilkinson will be unveiled near the Wilkinson Dormitory on Jenkins Ave. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
How can I donate to the 14 Foundation?
Josh Heupel's 14 Foundation will hold its 10th Annual Thanksgiving Collection at this game. Fans may make cash donations to the drive outside the stadium gates prior to kickoff. Proceeds from the this drive benefit families in Ada, Ardmore, Enid, Kingfisher, Lawton, Norman, Oklahoma City, Stillwater and Sand Springs.
When will football's seniors be honored?
The 17-member senior class will be recognized on the field prior to the game. Those players will be appearing on Owen Field for the last time as members of the OU football team. Also during that time, the 2010 Don Key Award winner will be announced.
When will the 1950 and 1955 national championship teams be recognized?
During the game, members of the 1950 and 1955 national championship teams will be introduced. To date, 43 members of those teams have indicated that they will return. They'll also celebrate with a dinner on Friday evening.
When will Bob Barry be honored?
At halftime of Saturday's game, OU will recognize Bob Barry, who is stepping down after the men's basketball season as the voice of the Sooners. Barry, now in his 50th year in broadcasting, called OU games from 1961-72 and again from 1991-2010. Fans may sign a large banner for Barry at Sooner Fan Fest, located at John Jacobs Track, prior to the game.
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Media Coverage |
What channel will the game be on?
ABC will televise the OU-Texas Tech game on a regional basis. View the ABC coverage map to see if your ABC affiliate will be showing the game in your area.
How can I listen to the Sooners on the radio?
Fans can listen to the OU radio broadcast on any official Sooner Sports Network Radio Affiliate. The Sooner Tailgate Show begins 90 minutes prior to kickoff (1 p.m.) for all football games. The show includes a 60-minute call-in segment with Toby Rowland and Merv Johnson.
How can I listen to the Sooners on satellite radio?
Oklahoma's radio broadcast for the game will be available on Sirius Channel 127 and XM Channel 103.
How can I follow the Sooners online?
SoonerSports.com will again deliver its live blog throughout the day from Norman. Live stats are available via SoonerSports.com GameTracker. A live audio stream of the OU radio broadcast is available through All-Access.
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Special Notes |
What is OU's home winning streak?
Oklahoma has won its last 35 games at Owen Field in Norman. It's the longest home winning streak in the nation. Overall, the Sooners are 71-2 on Owen Field under Stoops.
How many consecutive sellouts does OU have?
Oklahoma has drawn 5.8 million fans for Bob Stoops' 73 home games (started in 1999) and all have been sold out. Saturday will mark the 74th consecutive sellout.
What is the series history between OU and Texas Tech?
Oklahoma leads the series with Tech, 12-5, including a 7-1 advantage in games played in Norman. Last season, Tech won at Lubbock, 41-13.
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