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Texas-Oklahoma Rivalry

Texas-Oklahoma Rivalry. By: Leigh Pitre and Christopher Vickers. Documenting Rivalry in Sport. History . History Formerly known as the “Red River Shootout.” Result of the “Red River dispute” between the governors of Oklahoma and Texas.

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Texas-Oklahoma Rivalry

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  1. Texas-OklahomaRivalry By: Leigh Pitre and Christopher Vickers Documenting Rivalry in Sport

  2. History History • Formerly known as the “Red River Shootout.” • Result of the “Red River dispute” between the governors of Oklahoma and Texas. • Rivalry name was changed to the “Red River Rivalry” in 2005.

  3. History History • Games began in the early 1900s (before Oklahoma was even declared a state). • Games are played at the Cotton Bowl, in Dallas, during the Texas State Fair.

  4. Interesting Facts • Three trophies are awarded to the winning team: • The Golden Hat • The Governor’s Trophy • The Red River Rivalry Trophy

  5. January 2000 October 2000 • Stands out as the most memorable game to Red River Rivalry fans. • Due, in part, to Oklahoma’s quarterback at the time, Quentin Griffin. • During the game Griffin broke a NCAA record with six touchdowns.

  6. January 2000 October 2000 • However, Oklahoma held the Longhorns with seven rushing yards, winning the game 63-14. • After the win against the Longhorns, the Sooners finished the season undefeated and went on to win their first Nation Championship.

  7. February 2005 October 2005 • During this game the number two ranked Longhorns Broke their five year cold streak against the Sooners. • This was the rivalry’s 100th game, and Longhorn coach, Mark Brown, was leading the Longhorns to a National Championship title.

  8. February 2005 October 2005 • During the game Longhorn freshman, Jamaal Charles, ran an 80-yard touchdown, and this led to Texas winning 45-12. • This win ultimately led Texas to finish the season undefeated, as well as gaining a National Championship by beating USC in the Rose Bowl.

  9. References Copp, M. (2011). Oklahoma vstexas: The 10 greatest red river rivalry games. Retrieved from http://bleacherreport.com/articles/884172-oklahoma-vs-texas-the-10-greatest-red-river- rivalry-games Mcubed.net(2014). Taking sports history to the 3rd power. Retrieved from http://www.mcubed.net/ncaaf/series/tx/ok.shtml N. A. (n. d.) Texas vsoklahoma series. Retrieved from http://www.collegefootball.bz/texas/ opponents/oklahoma Taylor, J. (2012). Red river rivalry: The making of the texas-oklahoma rivalry. Retrieved from http://sports.yahoo.com/news/red-river-rivalry-making-texas-oklahoma- rivalry-150400160--ncaaf.html

  10. References Taylor, L. (1879). Red river bridge controversy. Retrieved from http://www.tshaonline.org/ handbook/online/articles/mgr02

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