OU/Texas: Domination

Two weeks ago, like the majority of Norman, we spent the weekend in Dallas for the OU/Texas game.  The past four years have been a little rough for the Sooners, and we have suffered losses that always put a sour note on the weekend.

This year though, was our year!  We won gloriously, beating the Longhorns 28-20.  I must say, the score sounds close, but we dominated the majority of the game.  Winning makes the weekend about fifty times better.  We even stayed Sunday afternoon in Dallas and did a little shopping.

Before the game, we did what all do before the game and frequented the State Fair of Texas.  The State Fair of Texas is like any good fair.  There are numerous amounts of strange people to gawk at and there is always a bevy of fried food available for consumption.  I really dislike that you have to stand in line to get tickets for food at the State Fair of Texas.  I don't want to play games, I just want to eat some sinfully bad food.  When you wait in line for 45 minutes for tickets, it takes the fun out of the food.  Luckily, I had some company so it didn't make it quite so bad.  

Tati's half cooked bbq.  Ugh. 

After the game we hung about the fair for a little bit, using up our leftover tickets for beer and more fried food.  While looking for cabs after the game, Tati's eagle eyes spotted an ice cream man selling food from our childhood.

Brandon devouring Michelangelo.  The eyes are the best part. 

Giddy.  It had been a long day. 

There are a few purists out there who think that the OU/Texas game should be played at the Cotton Bowl because of the history.  They say that the atmosphere of the Texas State Fair is part of the game and that it wouldn't be the same without it.  I am not one of those people, because frankly, the Cotton Bowl sucks.  The bathrooms are disgusting and it is impossible to get anything to eat or drink.  Also, it takes FOREVER to get inside of the game.

The sea of Texas and OU fans waiting to get inside the stadium. 

I would be happy watching the game at the Cowboys Stadium.  But, that is just me, and I'm sure it will be at the Cotton Bowl for many years to come.

OU Football. Enough Said.

OU football is an event in Norman.  If you have never attended a game in Norman, I'm not sure if this post will be as fun for you as it is for Sooner fans.

This past weekend was the second game of the season against Florida State.  After a kind of weak performance against Utah State, Sooner fans were ready to crush the Seminoles.   It was an afternoon game, which really meant that Saturday was ENTIRELY devoted to football at the Pawley household.  When you live around campus, the party starts early.  Like 9:00 a.m. early.  Trust me.  There are people outside drinking beer this early on gamedays.  And ESPN Gameday starts at that time, so of course it was on every television in the house.  

The great thing about football season is not just the games but also tailgating.  A longtime friend David Proctor and the law firm he works for hosts a tailgate that is worthy of mention.  The GPHG tailgate offers food, fun, and some mighty fine bar tending.   I want to give a shout out because they have hosted our gameday festivities for the past few years and I appreciate it.  The food is always good and the beer is always cold.  The last two games have been extremely fun, and we were able to see so many old and new friends from college and beyond.  Thanks GPHG!

OU football also means that we get to see our friends that live elsewhere and in town more often.  Our friends Andrew and Jill who live in Dallas come up to Norman for almost every home game and stay at our house.

I like this picture.  it shows our dedication.

I also got to see my sister and her husband who live in Dallas.

 

I also got to see my friends Kyle and Holly who also live in Dallas.  (Wow, I know a lot of people who live in Dallas).  Holly and I were lucky enough to snag a picture with Boomer.  Or Sooner...I'm not sure which one is which.  

We also got to see our great friends who live right here in OKC and Norman, which is always a good time. 


The game was incredible, and we ended up beating Florida State 47-17.  Boo ya.

 I'm looking forward to a great season!  Boomer!