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Sooner Fan FAQ: OU vs. Texas A&M
November 03, 2011 | Football
NORMAN, Okla. -- It's game week in Norman and the Sooners are preparing to host the Texas A&M Aggies Saturday afternoon at Owen Field. Here's a quick compilation for Sooner fans to answer the most frequently asked questions leading up to the game.
Q. What time is the game?
Saturday's kickoff is set for 2:36 p.m. CT.
Q. What weather is forecast for the game?
Partly cloudy and windy conditions (SSE at 25 mph) with a high of 68 degrees at kickoff. Temps will fall slowly throughout the game. No chance of precipitation. Sunset is at 6:31 p.m.
Q. What TV channel is the game on?
View the coverage map. ABC will have the telecast for much of the South and New England. The game will be on ESPN2 in the Midwest. Everyone else can watch the game streaming online at ESPN3.com. Sean McDonough will call the game with analysis from Matt Millen and sideline reports from Heather Cox.
Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on the radio?
Fans can listen to the OU radio broadcast on any official Sooner Sports Network affiliate. The Sooner Tailgate Show begins an hour and a half prior to kickoff (1 p.m.). The show includes a 45-minute segment with Chris Plank and Roy Williams airing live from Sooner Fan Fest. The Sooner Pre-Game Show begins 45 minutes before kickoff (1:45 p.m.) from the press box with Toby Rowland and Merv Johnson. The show includes a conversation with head coach Bob Stoops.
Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on the radio nationally?
Westwood One will have the national radio call from Brian Davis and Eddie George. View the Westwood One affiliates across the country here.
Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on satellite radio?
Oklahoma's radio broadcast for the game will be available on Sirius channel 135 and XM 192. A complete satellite radio college football schedule is available here.
Q. How can I follow the Sooners online?
SoonerSports.com will again deliver its live blog from the game here. Official live stats are available online for free here. A live audio stream of OU's radio broadcast of the game is available with a subscription to Oklahoma All-Access here. Fans can also watch a live webcast of the game via ESPN3.
Q. How can I follow the Sooners on my mobile device?
The OU Athletics Department offers official apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry devices. The apps are free to download with core functionality including headlines, scores, live game stats, schedules, rosters, photo galleries and video content. Users can also upgrade to receive live radio broadcasts of Sooner games.
Q. How can I follow the Sooners on social media?
The OU Athletics Department will post updates via its official Twitter feed (use "#Sooners" to search for similar posts) and Facebook page. Also view the personal Twitter feed of Kenny Mossman (OU's A.D. for Communications) here.
Q. Where can I watch the game with Sooner fans?
The OU Alumni Association maintains a listing of official OU Clubs throughout the nation. Contact the club nearest you (or visit their website) for information on watch parties in your area.
Q. Will the Switzer Center be open to fans this weekend?
For home football games, the center is open Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center is closed on Saturday (for football recruiting) but is open again on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Legends Lobby at the Barry Switzer Center
Q. When/where is Sooner Fan Fest?
Fan Fest will once again be held on the infield of the John Jacobs Track Complex. Entry is available through Heisman Park (east of the stadium) and south of the track complex (north of the Everest Indoor Facility). Fan Fest opens three hours prior to kick (11:30 a.m.) and closes a half hour prior to game time (2 p.m.). The OU wrestling and women's gymnastics teams will sign autographs.
Sooner Fan Fest
Q. When/where is the Sooner Club Tailgate?
The Sooner Club Tailgate is located inside the Mosier Indoor Facility and opens two-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff (noon) and closes 30 minutes prior to kickoff (2 p.m.).
Sooner Club Tailgate
Q. What promotions are planned for the game?
Oklahoma will honor former head coach Barry Switzer with a statue unveiling (ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.) in front of the Wilkinson House (across the street from the Switzer Center). OU is the only school to have four head coaches with 100 or more victories. Statues for Bennie Owen and Bud Wilkinson were previously dedicated. It's also Dad's Day plus fan banners will be distributed in the OU student section.
OU Football Promotions | 2011 CAC Dad's Day Schedule (PDF)
Q. How many consecutive sellouts for Oklahoma?
Oklahoma anticipates its 79th-consecutive sellout crowd for the Texas A&M game. The streak covers every game of Coach Stoops' tenure dating back to the season-opener in 1999.
OU's Attendance Records
Q. What is OU's history with Texas A&M?
Oklahoma has an 18-11 series advantage over Texas A&M including a 12-2 mark in Norman. OU had reeled off seven straight wins against the Aggies before falling short at College Station last year, 33-19. This is the last football meeting between these schools in the foreseeable future as A&M departs the Big 12 at the end of this school year to join the SEC.
OU Football Game Notes
Q. Where can I park for the game?
Public parking is limited on the main campus on game days. Pay parking lots are located around the stadium. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that fans utilize one of the three shuttle systems available. Free parking is available at the Lloyd Noble Center located approximately one mile south of the stadium. A shuttle is provided for $2 round trip and unloads one block south of the stadium on First Street. The shuttle provides return trips for one hour after the conclusion of the game.
Parking Information
Q. Where can I park my RV for the game?
RV parking is 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. RV parking is not allowed in any campus parking lot except for those designated for RV parking.
RV Parking Information
Q. What are OU's tailgating policies?
The setting up of tents, awnings, and similar equipment may commence at noon on the day immediately preceding the game, most typically on Friday for a Saturday game. The items must be taken down and removed by noon on the day immediately following, typically Sunday. Tents, awnings, and similar equipment must be securely anchored. Stakes must not be longer than 12 inches in order not to interfere with underground utilities.
Tailgating Policies
Q. When can I enter the stadium?
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 (12:30 p.m.). All others may enter 90 minutes before kickoff (1 p.m.).
Accessing the Stadium
Q. What items are restricted?
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.
Restricted Items
Q. How can I find my seat?
Stadium attendants will assist fans in locating specific seating locations. Please refer to this seating chart to familiarize yourself with your section of the stadium. A seating chart is also located on the back of your ticket.
For detailed information for fans attending the game and fans following the Sooners from across the nation and around the world, please refer to Sooner Gameday Central.
Q. What time is the game?
Saturday's kickoff is set for 2:36 p.m. CT.
Q. What weather is forecast for the game?
Partly cloudy and windy conditions (SSE at 25 mph) with a high of 68 degrees at kickoff. Temps will fall slowly throughout the game. No chance of precipitation. Sunset is at 6:31 p.m.
Q. What TV channel is the game on?
View the coverage map. ABC will have the telecast for much of the South and New England. The game will be on ESPN2 in the Midwest. Everyone else can watch the game streaming online at ESPN3.com. Sean McDonough will call the game with analysis from Matt Millen and sideline reports from Heather Cox.
Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on the radio?
Fans can listen to the OU radio broadcast on any official Sooner Sports Network affiliate. The Sooner Tailgate Show begins an hour and a half prior to kickoff (1 p.m.). The show includes a 45-minute segment with Chris Plank and Roy Williams airing live from Sooner Fan Fest. The Sooner Pre-Game Show begins 45 minutes before kickoff (1:45 p.m.) from the press box with Toby Rowland and Merv Johnson. The show includes a conversation with head coach Bob Stoops.
Attending the Game? View the Sooner Football Gameday Guide |
Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on the radio nationally?
Westwood One will have the national radio call from Brian Davis and Eddie George. View the Westwood One affiliates across the country here.
Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on satellite radio?
Oklahoma's radio broadcast for the game will be available on Sirius channel 135 and XM 192. A complete satellite radio college football schedule is available here.
Q. How can I follow the Sooners online?
SoonerSports.com will again deliver its live blog from the game here. Official live stats are available online for free here. A live audio stream of OU's radio broadcast of the game is available with a subscription to Oklahoma All-Access here. Fans can also watch a live webcast of the game via ESPN3.
Q. How can I follow the Sooners on my mobile device?
The OU Athletics Department offers official apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry devices. The apps are free to download with core functionality including headlines, scores, live game stats, schedules, rosters, photo galleries and video content. Users can also upgrade to receive live radio broadcasts of Sooner games.
Q. How can I follow the Sooners on social media?
The OU Athletics Department will post updates via its official Twitter feed (use "#Sooners" to search for similar posts) and Facebook page. Also view the personal Twitter feed of Kenny Mossman (OU's A.D. for Communications) here.
Q. Where can I watch the game with Sooner fans?
The OU Alumni Association maintains a listing of official OU Clubs throughout the nation. Contact the club nearest you (or visit their website) for information on watch parties in your area.
Q. Will the Switzer Center be open to fans this weekend?
For home football games, the center is open Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center is closed on Saturday (for football recruiting) but is open again on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Legends Lobby at the Barry Switzer Center
Q. When/where is Sooner Fan Fest?
Fan Fest will once again be held on the infield of the John Jacobs Track Complex. Entry is available through Heisman Park (east of the stadium) and south of the track complex (north of the Everest Indoor Facility). Fan Fest opens three hours prior to kick (11:30 a.m.) and closes a half hour prior to game time (2 p.m.). The OU wrestling and women's gymnastics teams will sign autographs.
Sooner Fan Fest
Q. When/where is the Sooner Club Tailgate?
The Sooner Club Tailgate is located inside the Mosier Indoor Facility and opens two-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff (noon) and closes 30 minutes prior to kickoff (2 p.m.).
Sooner Club Tailgate
Q. What promotions are planned for the game?
Oklahoma will honor former head coach Barry Switzer with a statue unveiling (ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.) in front of the Wilkinson House (across the street from the Switzer Center). OU is the only school to have four head coaches with 100 or more victories. Statues for Bennie Owen and Bud Wilkinson were previously dedicated. It's also Dad's Day plus fan banners will be distributed in the OU student section.
OU Football Promotions | 2011 CAC Dad's Day Schedule (PDF)
Q. How many consecutive sellouts for Oklahoma?
Oklahoma anticipates its 79th-consecutive sellout crowd for the Texas A&M game. The streak covers every game of Coach Stoops' tenure dating back to the season-opener in 1999.
OU's Attendance Records
Q. What is OU's history with Texas A&M?
Oklahoma has an 18-11 series advantage over Texas A&M including a 12-2 mark in Norman. OU had reeled off seven straight wins against the Aggies before falling short at College Station last year, 33-19. This is the last football meeting between these schools in the foreseeable future as A&M departs the Big 12 at the end of this school year to join the SEC.
OU Football Game Notes
Q. Where can I park for the game?
Public parking is limited on the main campus on game days. Pay parking lots are located around the stadium. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that fans utilize one of the three shuttle systems available. Free parking is available at the Lloyd Noble Center located approximately one mile south of the stadium. A shuttle is provided for $2 round trip and unloads one block south of the stadium on First Street. The shuttle provides return trips for one hour after the conclusion of the game.
Parking Information
Q. Where can I park my RV for the game?
RV parking is 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. RV parking is not allowed in any campus parking lot except for those designated for RV parking.
RV Parking Information
Q. What are OU's tailgating policies?
The setting up of tents, awnings, and similar equipment may commence at noon on the day immediately preceding the game, most typically on Friday for a Saturday game. The items must be taken down and removed by noon on the day immediately following, typically Sunday. Tents, awnings, and similar equipment must be securely anchored. Stakes must not be longer than 12 inches in order not to interfere with underground utilities.
Tailgating Policies
Q. When can I enter the stadium?
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 (12:30 p.m.). All others may enter 90 minutes before kickoff (1 p.m.).
Accessing the Stadium
Q. What items are restricted?
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.
Restricted Items
Q. How can I find my seat?
Stadium attendants will assist fans in locating specific seating locations. Please refer to this seating chart to familiarize yourself with your section of the stadium. A seating chart is also located on the back of your ticket.
For detailed information for fans attending the game and fans following the Sooners from across the nation and around the world, please refer to Sooner Gameday Central.
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