Sunday, September 30, 2007

History repeats itself


Before our trip to Boulder last week our buddy TC down Dallas way reminded us of the following facts:

Oklahoma was sailing along at 4-0. All blowouts.

One of the blowout victims was Utah State. Another a formidable ACC opponent.

Everyone was talking about the Sooners’ first-year starter at quarterback. And the Sooners had a smothering defense. Talented freshmen dotted the roster.

And the next game was in Boulder, Colorado. The Sooners were a double digit favorite.

And the Buffaloes smacked down the Sooners 20-14.

No, not on Saturday. Rather, on a Saturday in 1972.

The Buffs ran through the vaunted OU defenders who had only gave up 74 points the entire season. CU hit two back-breaking field goals.

History repeated itself this week.

Well, while we're all in a dumps this Sunday afternoon, remember this:

After that loss in Boulder in 1972, Oklahoma would not lose again for three years, when the Jayhawks came to town in 1975.

Here's hoping history does in fact repeat itself.

-- Mike

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