Billy Simms.....

[Soonermagik]

I didn't care if he did the Boomer thing once or twice, but he just kept at it. I swear the guy did it like 10 times.


Then he said something like sooner or later we will get you. :rolleyes:

I'm sorry, but he was just embarrassing.:(

[sooner cat]

didnt embarass me

[MissouriSooner]

I didn't care if he did the Boomer thing once or twice, but he just kept at it. I swear the guy did it like 10 times.


Then he said something like sooner or later we will get you. :rolleyes:

I'm sorry, but he was just embarrassing.:(

Agreed, but that had to be the worst ten or fifteen seconds of Colt McCoy's life... Heh.

[soonerinkaty]

I agree. I started cringing when he was yelling. It's embarrassing enough that he hawked his trophy.

[badger]

Don't confuse him with Chrissy - just one "m" in Sims.

He's had it rough (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/sfc/2001-03-07-sims.htm). Maybe yelling "Boomer" like he was still the Heisman winner about to be the number one overall draft pick to the Lions brings back good memories for him.

:( But poor Sam. He looked like he was embarrassed from all the "Boomer! Boomer!" yelling and just responded hoping that would make Billy stop (he didn't, but Sam stopped responding).

I can appreciate Billy's enthusiasm, but there's a time to yell "Boomer" and there's a time to stop. I was happy for Sam, but having Sims go off on a "Boomer" tirade was just sad. :(

[walkoffsooner]

Just Billy being Billy

[Flagstaffsooner]

Agreed, but that had to be the worst ten or fifteen seconds of Colt McCoy's life... Heh.Giggle;)

[CarolinaSoonerFan]

Didn't he do the same thing when Jason White won only Jason replied.

[badger]

Here's an awful thought: Nobody ever voting for a Sooner again so that Billy won't have another opportunity for that. :(

[Curly Bill]

Maybe one good BOOMER! ...but it really was a bit much.

...but who am I to say, Billy Sims is a Sooner legend!

[Rhino]

First of all, it's Billy Sims. Not Simms. And he can do whatever he wants.

If you don't care enough about a Sooner legend to spell his name correctly, you definitely don't have a right to be embarrassed by him.

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

We have come to expect the BOOMER yelling by Billy at the Heisman awards. Doesn't bother or embarrass me at all. I wish the camera was on mack Brown the whole time Billy was yelling.

[batonrougesooner]

I agree. Incredibly embarrasing. I posted the same last year and got several neg's. That's ok.

[CarolinaSoonerFan]

I wonder who was first on his ballot??

[badger]

As much as I love everything that Billy's done for Oklahoma and the university, even knowing that Billy likes to spin towels over his head while saying "Boomer" repeatedly at Heisman-related events (at least that's what he was doing at Steve Owens' statue unveiling) and expecting the inevitable, I was holding out hope that someone pulled him aside beforehand to say "You know, we love your enthusiasm, but just let Sam know that you're planning to do that and maybe you guys plan to do a 'Boomer Sooner' chant after his acceptance speech."

Sam seemed blindsided by this. He's trying to be a humble team-first guy, but while he's being a good sportsman in shaking Tebow's and McCoy's hands and hugging his parents, there's "Boomer! Boomer!" in the background. This was like the Tech fan yelling "Go Raiders!" during television interviews of Sooner players after our "loss." Sad. :(

We love you Billy. We just want you to give these guys their moment, too. :)

[Partial Qualifier]

First of all, it's Billy Sims. Not Simms. And he can do whatever he wants.

If you don't care enough about a Sooner legend to spell his name correctly, you definitely don't have a right to be embarrassed by him.

X2.

After all the ruckus he caused amongst some of us, I re-watched it -- still not embarrassing. Bradford gave him two 'Sooners!' back; I missed that the first time around.

That stuffy auditorium & presentation ceremony needed some antics anyway. :)

[aurorasooner]

We have come to expect the BOOMER yelling by Billy at the Heisman awards. Doesn't bother or embarrass me at all. I wish the camera was on mack Brown the whole time Billy was yelling. Agree. That's just Billy. Anyone know who followed up Billy's Boomer with Sooner? I thought it was Sammy at 1st.

[Soonrboy]

Jesus Christ, why don't you guys find something to bitch about.

[Partial Qualifier]

I bet Brian Bozworth would've yelled 'BOOMER'.


And Josh Huyple. And Mike Gattis.

[SanDiegoSoonerGal]

As much as I love everything that Billy's done for Oklahoma and the university, even knowing that Billy likes to spin towels over his head while saying "Boomer" repeatedly at Heisman-related events (at least that's what he was doing at Steve Owens' statue unveiling) and expecting the inevitable, I was holding out hope that someone pulled him aside beforehand to say "You know, we love your enthusiasm, but just let Sam know that you're planning to do that and maybe you guys plan to do a 'Boomer Sooner' chant after his acceptance speech."

Sam seemed blindsided by this. He's trying to be a humble team-first guy, but while he's being a good sportsman in shaking Tebow's and McCoy's hands and hugging his parents, there's "Boomer! Boomer!" in the background. This was like the Tech fan yelling "Go Raiders!" during television interviews of Sooner players after our "loss." Sad. :(

We love you Billy. We just want you to give these guys their moment, too. :)

+1

[yermom]

i was shaking my head

i love it though. i hope he gets to do it ever year :D

[redkid]

Didnt embarrass me1 bit,,The guy loves OU and he shows it,,I laughed my butt off cause i knew the "BOOMER" was coming and if you didnt then u dont know Billy,or his devotion for the SOONER NATION,,Rock on BILLY

[PDXsooner]

I came here to start a thread about this, and saw this one already started -- It was classless and embarassing. It gives us a bad name, no question.

[soonerboomer93]

Not embarassed a bit

the people complaining about it on the other hand...

[oumartin]

First of all, it's Billy Sims. Not Simms. And he can do whatever he wants.

If you don't care enough about a Sooner legend to spell his name correctly, you definitely don't have a right to be embarrassed by him.


who gives a f*** if they spell it right or not. It's embarrassing to have him repeatedly yell it over and over and over. Its embarrassing to him and to the fine university that he represents. It has obviously embarrassed Sam and Jason. He is taking away from their moment. He needs to see this and shut his damn mouth.

[redkid]

who gives a f*** if they spell it right or not. It's embarrassing to have him repeatedly yell it over and over and over. Its embarrassing to him and to the fine university that he represents. It has obviously embarrassed Sam and Jason. He is taking away from their moment. He needs to see this and shut his damn mouth.
Hey bro speak for ur self not for Sam, Jason, the University and all the fans,if it embarrassed u fine no problem.

[SleestakSooner]

I wish Billy would have done the upside down "hook 'em" too, then we'd really have something to bitch about!

[oumartin]

Hey bro speak for ur self not for Sam, Jason,

go watch the show again and you tell me those kids were not embarrassed.
so yo, I will speak for myself and yoself and however else you wanna put it.

[delhalew]

You can be embarrassed, but you shouldn't be surprised. As others said, thats Billy being Billy. Sam seemed a little overwhelmed though. I thought it lightened the mood. He took it further than I would've, but I challange you to tell him he can't yell BOOMER!

[Curly Bill]

I wish Billy would have done the upside down "hook 'em" too, then we'd really have something to bitch about!

:D

[okiegirl]

I don't post here, just read threads, but I feel this one deserves a reply.

Billy Sims earned his right to yell "Boomer". I was waiting and hoping he would do it. Everyone should know it would happen. I don't see any shame in being spirited or enthusiastic about his "Sooner Pride".

Now if Colt or Tim had won and then he started yelling "Boomer" I would then be a bit embarrassed and would tend to agree with the original post but not the "Simms" part, that's just wrong.

[soonerboy_odanorth]

Billy is my all-time fav. Any who saw him run would understand.

And... I can't fathom the life and upbringing he had in Hooks, TX. I'm guessing it was a little different than most of us supporters.

Billy is a well-meaning Sooners fanatic and hero walking among us.

...and that's all I have to say about that...

[sooner59]

I suppose that I am not the only one that expected this. I would have been ok if he did it one or two times, but he just kept on. I love OU and I love Billy, but it was even irritating for me. It would not have been that embarrassing if he did it once or twice, but it was when he just kept on, it became that way. Hopefully he tones it down a little next time. I love his enthusiasm, but I just felt that even Sam probably felt uncomfortable as he kept on. Sam answered twice, but that was mainly to get him to stop. It was obvious that Sam and Jason were both embarrassed by Billy. As much as I like rubbing it in on people who hate us, I hate taking the moment away from Sooner Heisman winners. On the other hand, if you think about it, this is a good problem to have.

[SleestakSooner]

Sims yellin is nothing compared to flying a banner braggin about a month-old win in a state that your team is not even playing in. Brown doing an interview beggin for votes during the game was real classy too. Gator fan yellin "Gator bait" as Bradford arrived was real classy too.

I like me some Billy Sims, he won the Heisman, he can yell Boomer every year at the ceremony, he's earned that.

[OUDizzle]

BOO-MAH
http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/2263/1229225372324wl2.jpg

[ouwasp]

I suppose that I am not the only one that expected this. I would have been ok if he did it one or two times, but he just kept on. I love OU and I love Billy, but it was even irritating for me. It would not have been that embarrassing if he did it once or twice, but it was when he just kept on, it became that way. Hopefully he tones it down a little next time. I love his enthusiasm, but I just felt that even Sam probably felt uncomfortable as he kept on. Sam answered twice, but that was mainly to get him to stop. It was obvious that Sam and Jason were both embarrassed by Billy. As much as I like rubbing it in on people who hate us, I hate taking the moment away from Sooner Heisman winners. On the other hand, if you think about it, this is a good problem to have.

well said......

[SanDiegoSoonerGal]

I suppose that I am not the only one that expected this. I would have been ok if he did it one or two times, but he just kept on.

Exactly.

And it did take the moment away from the rightful spotlight, our beloved Slingin' Sammy B.

[Desert Sapper]

Billy Sims was absolutely awesome every time he touched the football. ABSOLUTELY AWESOME.

With that in mind, one or two Boomers would have been great, but wouldn't have been Billy.

[Jay C. Upchurch]

Okiegirl and several other people on this thread got it right ...

Seriously, who cares how many times Billy yelled Boomer? It wasn't embarrassing by any means.... Was it a little over the top? Probably, but that's just his style. Loud and proud to be a Sooner!

It's hard to believe an OU player wins a distinguished award like this and people find something to bitch about.

I'm sure when OU puts a whipping on Florida Jan. 8, it won't be good enough for some people or maybe someone will be "embarrassed" the Sooners put up 60 again.

For heavens sakes, relax. Be happy. Sam Bradford is the 74th Heisman Trophy winner, and Billy Sims just happens to be a legendary Sooner who has earned the right to yell "Boomer" all night long.

[Partial Qualifier]

This is the most drawn out, awkward, tension-riddled awards presentation in the history of sports, and there isn't a close 2nd. I bet Sam, and Jason, and most of the people in that mausoleum appreciated a little silliness there at the end. Big effin' deal.

I mean... seriously? :rolleyes:

[AlbqSooner]

Billy Sims had a hard life before OU football. His life since leaving football as a player has not been a bed of roses either. I suspect that OU football and winning the Heisman are the high points in his life. While some are, I suppose understandably, embarrased by his outward display of his pride in being a Sooner, I say God Bless you Billy. You gave me so many moments of pride in OU and OU football. Keep yelling Boomer and sharing your pride in being a Sooner. You earned it.

[Funky G]

well said......

agreed, but let them have their moment..

[FirstandGoal]

Anybody who was not expecting what Sims did tonight either hasn't been a fan for very long or was deluding themselves.

Billy is like that crazy relative that we all have you just know is going to do or say something embarrassing at Thanksgiving dinner.

Love him for being family and just accept that he is who he is.

[slamdog]

Sims yellin is nothing compared to flying a banner braggin about a month-old win in a state that your team is not even playing in. Brown doing an interview beggin for votes during the game was real classy too. Gator fan yellin "Gator bait" as Bradford arrived was real classy too.

I like me some Billy Sims, he won the Heisman, he can yell Boomer every year at the ceremony, he's earned that.

This.

[IronSoonerMan]

Billy Sims had a hard life before OU football. His life since leaving football as a player has not been a bed of roses either. I suspect that OU football and winning the Heisman are the high points in his life. While some are, I suppose understandably, embarrased by his outward display of his pride in being a Sooner, I say God Bless you Billy. You gave me so many moments of pride in OU and OU football. Keep yelling Boomer and sharing your pride in being a Sooner. You earned it.

+1
He is prOUd of His Sooner past! I am prOUd of Him and Sam!
Sam will hopefully join Him one day and be as enthusiastic as Billy!

Go Sooners!

[KC//CRIMSON]

First of all, it's Billy Sims. Not Simms. And he can do whatever he wants.

If you don't care enough about a Sooner legend to spell his name correctly, you definitely don't have a right to be embarrassed by him.


X3


Spot on.

[sooner59]

One thing that I was especially proud of was that all living Sooner Heisman winners were there. You didn't see any USC winners, did you? Jason White and Billy Simms are great people and totally supportive of this program, I have met them both. I applaud Steve Owens for showing up as well. Only 26 of the 55 or whatever winners were there, and we represented well. I hope Sam does the same and doesn't pull a USC and skip it because of the "too cool" effect. Leinart doesn't even play, Palmer is already out of the playoffs, and Bush is hurt....like they have crap better to do. Boomer Sooner! I still love Billy even though it irritated me, but no matter what, I LOVE being a Sooner.

[redkid]

Right on!!! JAY.C

[A Sooner in Texas]

Billy was showing his support for a brother Sooner and his newest Heisman trophy brother, an extremely rare breed. His yelling "Boomer" is akin, I think, to Marines yelling "Booya!" to their brothers. Who knows if Sam was embarassed? More likely he was overwhelmed by the entire thing.

I hope Billy gets to yell "Boomer!" for a few more Heisman winners.

[Crucifax Autumn]

He's Billy Sims, he can yeall Boomer even when some loser from another school wins it. He can DEFINITELY tell them that "Sooner or later we're gonna get you" and for all I care he can pee on herbie's shoe while he bitch slaps Corso and I'll still ony turn a little more red.

Just because so many players forget about their glory years in the greatest sport ever doesn't mean a Sooner great has to. The man inspired people far more than he's ever embarrassed them as far as I'm concerned.

[Crucifax Autumn]

Billy was showing his support for a brother Sooner and his newest Heisman trophy brother, an extremely rare breed. His yelling "Boomer" is akin, I think, to Marines yelling "Booya!" to their brothers. Who knows if Sam was embarassed? More likely he was overwhelmed by the entire thing.

I'm of the opinion it probably loosened Sam up in a very overwhelming moment. And in the weird event that Billy was embarrassing, which I don't feel, but if he was then that just mades Sam look cool, selfless and together.

[oumartin]

Okiegirl and several other people on this thread got it right ...

Seriously, who cares how many times Billy yelled Boomer? It wasn't embarrassing by any means.... Was it a little over the top? Probably, but that's just his style. Loud and proud to be a Sooner!

It's hard to believe an OU player wins a distinguished award like this and people find something to bitch about.

I'm sure when OU puts a whipping on Florida Jan. 8, it won't be good enough for some people or maybe someone will be "embarrassed" the Sooners put up 60 again.

For heavens sakes, relax. Be happy. Sam Bradford is the 74th Heisman Trophy winner, and Billy Sims just happens to be a legendary Sooner who has earned the right to yell "Boomer" all night long.


Yeah, well you still take up for Kelvin.


I was too young to know who Billy Simmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmms was as a player at OU but I loved him when he was a Lion and went back and learned what I could about his playin' days. Plus I eat his overpriced bbq quite a bit. I'm proud he is a Sooner and whatnot but its over the top and I respectfully disagree with those of you with opposing views.

[Sooner-by-Marriage]

Leinart doesn't even play, Palmer is already out of the playoffs, and Bush is hurt....like they have crap better to do.

And don't forget about O.J. :D

[freshchris05]

Anybody who was not expecting what Sims did tonight either hasn't been a fan for very long or was deluding themselves.

Billy is like that crazy relative that we all have you just know is going to do or say something embarrassing at Thanksgiving dinner.

Love him for being family and just accept that he is who he is.

Exactly... Billy is my uncle robert... more or less...

[olevetonahill]

Okiegirl and several other people on this thread got it right ...

Seriously, who cares how many times Billy yelled Boomer? It wasn't embarrassing by any means.... Was it a little over the top? Probably, but that's just his style. Loud and proud to be a Sooner!

It's hard to believe an OU player wins a distinguished award like this and people find something to bitch about.

I'm sure when OU puts a whipping on Florida Jan. 8, it won't be good enough for some people or maybe someone will be "embarrassed" the Sooners put up 60 again.

For heavens sakes, relax. Be happy. Sam Bradford is the 74th Heisman Trophy winner, and Billy Sims just happens to be a legendary Sooner who has earned the right to yell "Boomer" all night long.

well Said bro
Billy Can Yell Boomer anywhere he wants to anytime he wants to .
If it Embarrassed you then Ya aint a SOONER .
Oh and Grats Sam .

[JLEW1818]

Exactly, what if Sam would have jumped up and gave Billy a chest bump??? Would that make yall embarrassed ? Heck no

[Vaevictis]

I was laughing my *** off the whole time.

How can you NOT love a guy who loves the Sooners so much that he's hollerin' his fool head off on national TV?

Is it embarassing? Yeah, and he does it anyway. You think he doesn't know? That's what makes it great. Lighten up folks. It's a sports related event, not a funeral.

[Blues1]

I was hoping to see a TV shot of Coach Josh H. - Was he there tonight..?

We had 3 Heisman Awards Players there tonight (Jason - Billy - Steve ) All that are Alive - {God Bless Billy Vessels] - Sam made it 4 -- What other University had that many former players there -- Along with Coach Stoops it look like a OU Convention ~~~ :)

Now Lets Rock the U of F -- I'm saying SIX games over 60 plus -
Sooners 66
Florida 38

[olevetonahill]

I agree. Incredibly embarrasing. I posted the same last year and got several neg's. That's ok.

And you got another Neg this year so you Try to Retaliate:D
Sweet you Hit me fer minus 800 I hit You fer -10K:D :D :D :D
Wanta Keep Trading Negs ?:pop:

[nighttrain12]

And don't forget about O.J. :D

He had a good excuse not to be there. LOL

I do wonder though if Billy has some 'emotional' problems. There is a certain decorum at these kinds of events and while it might be a bit 'stuffy', Billy should have backed off quickly. You didn't hear Owens or White yelling like that and they are just as big of supporters of the university.

[olevetonahill]

If any one is ashamed Of Billy It must succs to be you :mad:

[SanDiegoSoonerGal]

i'm saying SIX games over 60 plus -


Me too, and no one believes me. Yet I'm keeping the OU FAITH! BOOMER SOONER!

[Crucifax Autumn]

There's a reason you're one of the, if not the, most repected poster here.

[Blues1]

Me too, and no one believes me. Yet I'm keeping the OU FAITH! BOOMER SOONER!

You are My Kind of Woman ~~~~ Are you Married ? ~~~~ :)

[SanDiegoSoonerGal]

You are My Kind of Woman ~~~~ Are you Married ? ~~~~ :)

Yeah, but I think that's going to be changing soon. :)

[nighttrain12]

Here's Billy Sims 'wikipedia page':

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Sims

[Crucifax Autumn]

Is he a gator or something? lol

[Blues1]

Yeah, but I think that's going to be changing soon. :)

Come See My Band down At Patricks II in the Gas Lamp on December 28 & the 29th (Next door to Hard Rock Cafe on F street) All those poke fans will be in town and I will need some moral Support ~~~` :)

www.Bluescowboy.com

[SanDiegoSoonerGal]

Come See My Band down At Patricks II in the Gas Lamp on December 28 & the 29th (Next door to Hard Rock Cafe on F street) All those poke fans will be in town and I will some need some moral Support ~~~` :)

www.Bluescowboy.com

I'll do my best. Check your PMs.:)

[Fraggle145]

Just Billy being Billy

Exactly. He doesnt need to change a thing he's excited to have another of his sooner brethren in the fold. He's done more than any of us have for the program... As far as i'm concerned he can yell it loud an proud as many times as he wants!

[sooner59]

Here's Billy Sims 'wikipedia page':

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Sims

I know Wikipedia is whatever people make it, but "Davis"? I am from Davis and I have not heard of a Billy Sims BBQ going in there. If its true, im sure it will do really well. But this is news to me.

[Fraggle145]

As much as I love everything that Billy's done for Oklahoma and the university, even knowing that Billy likes to spin towels over his head while saying "Boomer" repeatedly at Heisman-related events (at least that's what he was doing at Steve Owens' statue unveiling) and expecting the inevitable, I was holding out hope that someone pulled him aside beforehand to say "You know, we love your enthusiasm, but just let Sam know that you're planning to do that and maybe you guys plan to do a 'Boomer Sooner' chant after his acceptance speech."

Sam seemed blindsided by this. He's trying to be a humble team-first guy, but while he's being a good sportsman in shaking Tebow's and McCoy's hands and hugging his parents, there's "Boomer! Boomer!" in the background. This was like the Tech fan yelling "Go Raiders!" during television interviews of Sooner players after our "loss." Sad. :(

We love you Billy. We just want you to give these guys their moment, too. :)

I think he is giving them their moment by letting them know how much it means to him. Sam said Sooner twice. He's excited and thats what made him the player he was/is... He's earned the right to be excited.

This Billy Sims is an embarrassment stuff makes me want to throw up.

[sooner59]

I think he is giving them their moment by letting them know how much it means to him. Sam said Sooner twice. He's excited and thats what made him the player he was/is... He's earned the right to be excited.

This Billy Sims is an embarrassment stuff makes me want to throw up.

I love Billy Sims as much as anyone, but I have to respectfully disagree. The Sooner in me wanted to love it, but it just felt tacky to me. I love him as a person (as I have met him) and I love him as a player and former Heisman winner. But this only happens when an OU player wins, and its always the same person. Apparently there are enough people who feel differently here, and that is completely ok, supporting our own is justifiable. Just because we felt embarrassed doesn't mean we don't love him or OU. We just wish he would cool it after one or two "boomers" and respect the recipient and their day in the spotlight, thats it. This year was better because with every "boomer" Texas fans felt worse, though. Therefore, I feel a little better about it. Colt McCoy had nothing to be ashamed of, though, he played great all season.

[Fraggle145]

I love Billy Sims as much as anyone, but I have to respectfully disagree. The Sooner in me wanted to love it, but it just felt tacky to me. I love him as a person (as I have met him) and I love him as a player and former Heisman winner. But this only happens when an OU player wins, and its always the same person. Apparently there are enough people who feel differently here, and that is completely ok, supporting our own is justifiable. Just because we felt embarrassed doesn't mean we don't love him or OU. We just wish he would cool it after one or two "boomers" and respect the recipient and their day in the spotlight, thats it. This year was better because with every "boomer" Texas fans felt worse, though. Therefore, I feel a little better about it. Colt McCoy had nothing to be ashamed of, though, he played great all season.

As a player when was billy ever "cool." That's not his style. That's one of the things that makes it so wonderful, because Sam is so "cool" yet still SOONERed back twice. I think that people that are embarrassed need to sit back and see how big of a deal this is and that whatever Billy does cant take from it and can only enhance it. Much like your example of rubbing it in to texass fans.

[Wishboned]

I love Billy Sims as much as anyone, but I have to respectfully disagree. The Sooner in me wanted to love it, but it just felt tacky to me. I love him as a person (as I have met him) and I love him as a player and former Heisman winner. But this only happens when an OU player wins, and its always the same person. Apparently there are enough people who feel differently here, and that is completely ok, supporting our own is justifiable. Just because we felt embarrassed doesn't mean we don't love him or OU. We just wish he would cool it after one or two "boomers" and respect the recipient and their day in the spotlight, thats it. This year was better because with every "boomer" Texas fans felt worse, though. Therefore, I feel a little better about it. Colt McCoy had nothing to be ashamed of, though, he played great all season.

For me that's the key phrase.

It only happens when a Sooner wins. If he was doing it when players from other teams won, then I'd be embarrassed.

Billy was the last Sooner Heisman winner for what, 25 years? Now we've had two winners in the last 5 years. Let the man show some excitement welcoming more Sooner brethren to the Heisman fraternity.


BOOMER!!!!!!

[OUstud]

It was just that he kept doing it. Once, maybe twice would have been fine, but you could hear him off camera yelling it over and over immediately after Sam won, then finally to try and pacify him he responded--twice. But he kept going. Kind of the Heisman version of TIMMY! or something.

[Wishboned]

Billy was showing his support for a brother Sooner and his newest Heisman trophy brother, an extremely rare breed. His yelling "Boomer" is akin, I think, to Marines yelling "Booya!" to their brothers. Who knows if Sam was embarassed? More likely he was overwhelmed by the entire thing.

I hope Billy gets to yell "Boomer!" for a few more Heisman winners.

I can guarantee you if it had been a Ranger up there somebody woulda been Hooah!'n their *** off.

[batonrougesooner]

For me that's the key phrase.

It only happens when a Sooner wins. If he was doing it when players from other teams won, then I'd be embarrassed.

Billy was the last Sooner Heisman winner for what, 25 years? Now we've had two winners in the last 5 years. Let the man show some excitement welcoming more Sooner brethren to the Heisman fraternity.


BOOMER!!!!!!


He did it during last year's Heisman presentation as well.

[WA. Sooner]

Hell I was doing it at my house. Big Deal!

[King Crimson]

Billy Sims.

[TheNadBomber]

I think we are all getting a little to sensitive. I kind of knew it would happen if Sam won, so I was cringeing at the thought. But, I watched the ceremony with my much wiser and older Mother-in-Law who is a transplanted Ohio Stater and see just laughed about it. Unless you're from UTerus or Stoolwater, it was no big thing. Frankly, unless I'm at a game, I feel akward doing the BOOMER! SOONER! thing, but you know, its OUr thing! For better or worse it is OUr warcry. And as Billy is a veteran, he has as much right as anyone to use it as he sees fit. And if Mack or the ESPiN guys thought it was classless, then he accomplished something good in my book!

So, back at you Billy... SOONER!!

[UberSooner]

We are Sooners. We play Boomer Sooner 100 times a game at home and on the road. We drive a freakin wagon onto the field everytime we score. We shoot off crazy shotgun canons at the start of everygame. And Bob Barry is our color announcer for radio play. Billy's "Boomer" mantra once in a blue moon when we take a Heisman is small potatos. This is Oklahoma Football.

[dhal22]

i agree.

david

[MojoRisen]

We have come to expect the BOOMER yelling by Billy at the Heisman awards. Doesn't bother or embarrass me at all. I wish the camera was on mack Brown the whole time Billy was yelling.

Exactly, I call Sims Charismatic not embarrassing! We all knew he would be yelling boomer if an OU kid won the trophy!

It was funney, Sam finally yelled back Sooner like "come on man we can't do that hear" I have to yell sooner!

Colt Mccoy - looked very slighted- like he wanted to suit up..

[sendbaht]

I was a little disapointed that he yelled in only 6 times, next year he better yell it 10 times with Sam wins it again.

[mustangsooner]

Billy was showing his support for a brother Sooner and his newest Heisman trophy brother, an extremely rare breed. His yelling "Boomer" is akin, I think, to Marines yelling "Booya!" to their brothers. Who knows if Sam was embarassed? More likely he was overwhelmed by the entire thing.

I hope Billy gets to yell "Boomer!" for a few more Heisman winners.

Marines don't yell Booya we yell ohh rah. I just don't know were fans get of telling everyone do this don't do that. Who the hell are we to tell Billy he can't yell BOOMER. Who the hell are we to tell another fan to not show upside down whorns. I think some fans on here are a little high strung and worry to much about what other fan bases think. Me for one don't give a damn.

[olevetonahill]

I was a little disapointed that he yelled in only 6 times, next year he better yell it 10 times with Sam wins it again.

I counted 12 :D :cool:

[olevetonahill]

Marines don't yell Booya we yell ohh rah. I just don't know were fans get of telling everyone do this don't do that. Who the hell are we to tell Billy he can't yell BOOMER. Who the hell are we to tell another fan to not show upside down whorns. I think some fans on here are a little high strung and worry to much about what other fan bases think. Me for one don't give a damn.

I think they are the same ones that Bitch about us Standing at the games .:eek:

[mustangsooner]

I think they are the same ones that Bitch about us Standing at the games .:eek:


I am sure they are the very same ones. I did think it was funny as hell though when Billy yelled Boomer the first time Chris Fowler said I knew that was coming.

[TheHumanAlphabet]

I agree with much of what was said here, Billy call yell Boomer anywhere he wants, its great to have some one excited about their school. I do think it went on a bit long...

That said, the Heisman IMO lost a lot of its luster when they went to this stupid TV announcement format. The way they sell a fan vote and the fact that there is open campaigning for the trophy by some schools/people has cheapened the award - IMO. If they are going to sell adds to Nissan or whoever, Billy gets to yell Boomer if he wants. The false pretentiousness is stupid. Just announce the winner.

[SWFloridaSooner]

You know, my initial reaction was one of embarrassment. Thoughts like, they will be calling us backwards and uneducated again were running through my mind and then I realized, this is Billy Sims. He may not come off as the most educated, intelligent person you have ever met, but he is a Sooner Legend and has earned his right to support the school that gave him his chance in any way he sees fit. I thought Sam handled it with grace and dignity as well as respect for Billy. He gave him a couple of "Sooner"s and he went on and gave a speech any one of us could be proud of. He is so well spoken and courteous and humble. How could you not be proud of that? I'm sure Sam's dad understood Billy's need to cry Boomer. Do I wish Billy would wear a nice suit and tie and stand with his hands folded neatly in front of him, probably, but do I respect the fact that he earned his right to support the Sooners in his own way? Definately. But shouldn't we focus on what we have to be proud of? Our Sammy WON. He was gracious and humble. Lets be happy with that. I mean, who DIDN'T know the battle cry was coming from Billy?

[meoveryouxinfinity]

"BOOMER" was not embarrassing. Nobody yelling back "SOONER" was.



SOOOONER, billy!!!!!

[badger]

Yesterday's news. Moving right along to this...
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/09ch2SE8MD12E/610x.jpg

BOOMER! BOOMER! BOOMER! BOOMER! BOOMER! BOOMER!

[SoonerLB]

I've had the great pleasure of seeing Steve Owens, Billy, and every great Sooner player that has played in the last 50 years, and as far as I'm concerned, Billy can do what ever he wants! He earned that right by being one of the most electrifying football players ever, and each and every one of us should be proud that he was, and is, a Sooner!

Congrats to Sam is what is in order, and after that we all need to focus our attention on the upcoming bowl game and the support of this great Sooner team! Here's to the complete and utter destruction of the Florida Gators .....

BOOMER

[BigBoomerInBigD]

I love you, Billy Sims! :)

CONGRATULATIONS SAM!!!!!

SOOOOONNEERRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AlbqSooner]

Yesterday's news. Moving right along to this...
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/09ch2SE8MD12E/610x.jpg

BOOMER! BOOMER! BOOMER! BOOMER! BOOMER! BOOMER!

[B]SOONER!SOONER!SOONER!SOONER!SOONER!SOONER!
[B] Bring on da crystal.

[Lott's Bandana]

I want to point out to the "youngsters" that many of us grew up with the Bootlegger's Boy being the most prominent and frankly, "cartoonish" character in our entire state. Brash, funny, often over-the-top (still is), we loved and still love The King for all his enthusiasm for his beloved Sooners.

Billy shares the same honest, no-nonsense love of life as his great friend and mentor who likely was the most influential person in his life, and someone that shared the same difficult and challenging upbringing.

After starting in such a deep valley and then making it to the top of the mountain, I find that "I don't give a ****" personality absolutely refreshing and you're damn sure I give Billy "Boomer!"s when I see him around town...dude lights up like a supernova when he hears 'em.

[FirstandGoal]

So does anybody have a clip of this yet?

I was at my work Christmas party when the whole thing went down and we stopped long enough to turn the TV on and see Sam get the Heisman, but there were about 20 people around me all talking so I really didn't get to hear much of Billy's Boomering or Sam's speech.

You would think that I'd have been smart enough to dvr the show before I left for the party, but.... not so much :O

[meoveryouxinfinity]

So does anybody have a clip of this yet?

I was at my work Christmas party when the whole thing went down and we stopped long enough to turn the TV on and see Sam get the Heisman, but there were about 20 people around me all talking so I really didn't get to hear much of Billy's Boomering or Sam's speech.

You would think that I'd have been smart enough to dvr the show before I left for the party, but.... not so much :O

sticky'd.

[ouleaf]

Not only is Billy Sims one of the all time great OU players, but he is one of the all time great college football players in history, [lain and simple. He is a true OU fan that isn't embarrassed to express his loyalty to and love for all things OU. Let him yell Boomer as many times as he wants to. He's earned it.

I'm more disappointed by the fact that there were no "SOONER" responses other than Sam's two. Jason White, Steve Owens, Stoops, Stoops' wife, and Sam's parents were at least there. I'm sure there were others on the OU staff and at least a handful of other OU fans in attendance, that could have put together at least a few good "SOONERS" for Billy. So don't come down on Billy for having some Pride.

[Tulsa_Fireman]

Caesar's Palace sports book, 2002 (if memory serves)

In route to making Texass our beyonce and in route to yet another beer in my gizzard, I stand up from the bar, shoot a solitary finger into the air, and shout at the top of my lungs...

BOOOOOOOMER!

A weak 4-5 voices respond in kind.

SOOOONER!

I take another long draw from my longneck as heathens in burnt orange, which I'm nearly surrounded by, turn their baleful eyes upon me. I smile in defiance, raise my extended finger higher, and shout...

BOOOOOOMER!

The response grows louder. Exponentially louder. One texass fan even winces as my brows furrow in devilish pleasure. My OWN set of horns, the ones that hold up my halo, begin to shine a brilliant crimson. As the exchange goes back and forth, growing to an almost earshattering pitch, almost every member in Caesar's Palace's sports book is either growling in opposition or taken upon the wave of Sooner pride. It was a sight to behold.

Ron's Hamburgers, Sand Springs, Oklahoma. 12/13/2008. The closed caption ticks off misspellings like automatic weaponsfire as I hover anxiously over my grilled chicken salad. The delay in the typed announcement on the screen is pointless, for as Sam Bradford stands up and begins his humble walk to the stage, a muscle twitches, an involuntary response fires deep in my cerebellum as my right hand shoots upward, index finger extended, even as my mouth opens to extend an inappropriately loud...

BOOOOMER!

Saturday, in the fall. 42,000 plus people stand opposite of 42,000 others, standing proud and tall in the land where the wind comes sweeping down the plain. 42,000 knot their faces in an effort to garner every decibel their voices can muster...

BOOOOOOOMER!

42,000 more respond in kind, as brethren, as a monster that has grown to exist on every mountain and shore on the planet. The world reverberates as they explode in a cacophany of heartfelt pride.

SOOOOOOONER!

In airports, in sports bars, in arenas, and even in the heart of war, you'll hear this cry. It is the heart and soul of what we are. What we represent. What we love. Whether it's Billy Sims in New York City or Billy John Doe in Los Angeles, it is Oklahoma. It is me, it is you, it is everyone whose blood runs crimson and whose bones shine cream.

Good job, Billy. Way to represent. I hope you heard our explosive response from thousands of miles away.

[leavingthezoo]

Someday, Billy will be gone and there will be no one with as much unbridled passion for OU to lead the chant. It will just feel wrong. I, for one, will miss it.

P.S. I've heard BOOMER called out in a hospital in Arizona, leaving a professional hockey game, in an airport unrelated to any OU sporting event and numerous other places where it wouldn't seem "appropriate". Without fail, it has been greeted with an equally excited SOONER! Every time, it has made me smile.

So BOOMER, Billy!

And SOONER, Sam!

[RiddlerOK]

Works for me..... I enjoyed it to the hilt!

[Stoops=God]

One thing that I was especially proud of was that all living Sooner Heisman winners were there. You didn't see any USC winners, did you? Jason White and Billy Simms are great people and totally supportive of this program, I have met them both. I applaud Steve Owens for showing up as well. Only 26 of the 55 or whatever winners were there, and we represented well. I hope Sam does the same and doesn't pull a USC and skip it because of the "too cool" effect. Leinart doesn't even play, Palmer is already out of the playoffs, and Bush is hurt....like they have crap better to do. Boomer Sooner! I still love Billy even though it irritated me, but no matter what, I LOVE being a Sooner.

Easy killer....Bush, Palmer, Leinart are the NFL....Not saying they couldn't make it, but I'm sure their teams expect them to travel if they are on the road...And Marcus Allen WAS there...just sayin dude...

[mfosterftw]

Charles White was there too, standing next to Billy.

If the Heisman folks were so worried about decorum, why didn't they do anything about the kid sitting on the right side about 5-10 rows back wearing what appeared to be a NY (football) Giants ballcap?

Billy was just being Billy, God bless him. Let the worrying of what the rest of the country thinks of us burden David Boren whenever he decides to update his halftime promotional video.

[85sooners]

:eek: :gary: :eek: :eek: sounds like a bunch of whinning texas fans in here, booomer,boooomer,boooomer,booooomer,boooomer!!!!!! !!!!! f all of yall that are ashamed of billy!!!!!

[stoops the eternal pimp]

sounds like a bunch of whinning texas fans in here, booomer,boooomer,boooomer,booooomer,boooomer!!!!!! !!!!! f all of yall that are that are ashamed of billy!!!!!

wow...your longest post ever:D

[A Sooner in Texas]

http://images.usatoday.com/sports/photos/2001-03-07-inside-sims.jpg

Right on, bro.

BOOMER!

[setem]

I do not think it is embarrassing at all. It was very inappropriate though. If he had done it after Sam gave his acceptance speech then then it would have been just fine. There is a time and place for everything and it seemed like Billy couldn't let go of the lime light at JW's or SB's ceremonies.

I agree that Sims deserves all the respect in the world because he is a great sooner. But he was not very respectful at all when it comes to his Boomer antics. You guys who are de-sooner-ising folks for thinking Billy Sims was not right you guys need to rethink your manners. Because it is just plain rude for him to act like that.

[SoonerinSouthlake]

Im all about the Boomers and Sooners. But if I did them mercilessly sports bar, when no one is responding...its obnoxious.
Billy's display was kinda funny the first time....but when he did it 12 times and sounded like my next door neighbors yappy dogs, I stared to get a bit uptight.

And while I haven't seen a statement from Sammy on Billy's behavior, you cant tell me that our Cool QB wasn't CRINGING at that display.

I'm very proud of Sims' accomplishments..and to have him as a still dedicated Sooner....but for crap sakes somebody show him the video of last night so he has some self awareness.

I hope next year when Sammy becomes the 2nd two time winner Billy will give us more Boomers...just a tiny bit toned down.

[Soonrboy]

I hope he rips off his coat and tie, revealing a jersey underneath and starts singing Boomer Sooner, or learns how to play it on the trumpet and blares it out loud!

[okiewaker]

Easy killer....Bush, Palmer, Leinart are the NFL....Not saying they couldn't make it, but I'm sure their teams expect them to travel if they are on the road...And Marcus Allen WAS there...just sayin dude...


Yeah, and the 1968 winner couldn't be there due to his cubicle being made of three cement walls and iron bars.:D

[Soonermagik]

Okay, I misspelled his name, but I was drinking a little last night.

However, many on here have gotten away from my original topic. I didn't care if he did a few boomers, but he just kept on... and on....

I think Billy is a great guy, but he's just a bit over the top. Just because I thought he was too much doesn't make me less of an OU fan. I knew the supporters would come out in droves after I made this comment. Oh well.... I'm just keeping it real.

[MyT Oklahoma]

I respect each and every other Sooner fan's opinions, which is why I mainly read here instead of post. I'm glad that we're all Sooners and may all of us "Boomer" and "Sooner" our a$$es off come January 8th.

P.S. Congratulations Sam! Proud of you.

P.S.S. Thank God I got to see Billy play in person the first time I finally made it to the Snake Pit way back in 1978.

[OKLA21FAN]

next thing you know, is some will complain about yelling 'SOONERS' at the end of the national anthem! oh snap, they already do! :gary:

just enjoy the moment(s) I did!

[redhawk49]

I just wonder if some of my fellow SOONER fans were embarassed by this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwi3hoYRAPE

[Viking Kitten]

Wow. After reading the entire thread, I have to say I find it a lot more awkward and embarrassing when chicks go cocktrolling on a message board than when one of our Sooner legends shows glorious, unrestrained pride in his team. Call me crazy, I guess.

[Stitch Face]

I think someone just got called out.

[soonersam]

didnt embarass me

ARE YOU HUMAN?????

[Soonerus]

not embarrased...

[A Sooner in Texas]

I just wonder if some of my fellow SOONER fans were embarassed by this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwi3hoYRAPE


Great vid with a great song! Thanks for posting it.

I'm not at all embarassed by Billy's Sooner love...I'm more embarassed that Sooner fans would call out one of the true Sooner legends for showing that love. Let the whorns and sheephumpers bitch about it on their boards. I'm proud of Sam, proud of Billy, proud of all our FIVE Heisman winners!

[Funky G]

out of line, took away from the ceremony, classless. No question and no excuse.

[Stitch Face]

out of line, took away from the ceremony, classless. No question and no excuse.

Running up the score and now this. We are really getting to be Classless U.

[badger]

I was kind of sad about it last night, but no longer care. Possibly because I have a big stiffy arm statue to cloud my memory and dreams of a crystal football to cloud my mind.

While I would like Sims to wait to yell "Boomer" until after the next Heisman winner is done hugging and giving speeches, I would much rather he have a chance to give us a head shaking moment than for us to never win the Heisman again. :)

[IronSoonerMan]

Great vid with a great song! Thanks for posting it.

I'm not at all embarassed by Billy's Sooner love...I'm more embarassed that Sooner fans would call out one of the true Sooner legends for showing that love. Let the whorns and sheephumpers bitch about it on their boards. I'm proud of Sam, proud of Billy, proud of all our FIVE Heisman winners!

Badass video!
Great post!

BUMP

Go Sooners!

[MojoRisen]

I was talking too some dudes in Texas and we were laughing and discussing the Billy S Boomer thing, anyone who calls Billy Sims classless is exactly the type of fan that would yell at you to sit down after a big play or before one starts.

Billy Sims can yell boomer anytime he wants too and in fact I like it... especially coming from him! He has that swagger - of the switzer era.

We all knew he was going to do it - this isn't a beauty pagent or something.

[Iam4OUru]

I can appreciate Billy's enthusiasm, but there's a time to yell "Boomer" and there's a time to stop. (


And now's the time.............


BOOMER

[redhawk49]

SOONER!

[OUAlumni1990]

That was kinda embarrassing :O

[IronSoonerMan]

And now's the time.............


BOOMER

SOONER!

[Remembering Tom Stidham]

Billy is financially bankrupt. Did not take care of his money. This is his one night to shine each year.

[StoopTroup]

Yeah, well you still take up for Kelvin.


I was too young to know who Billy Simmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmms was as a player at OU but I loved him when he was a Lion and went back and learned what I could about his playin' days. Plus I eat his overpriced bbq quite a bit. I'm proud he is a Sooner and whatnot but its over the top and I respectfully disagree with those of you with opposing views.

I wish I could be there when any one of you who thinks Billy is an embarrassment...could tell him to his face.

Sorry...but you folks are dead wrong about Billy. And. That's not my opinion...it's a fact.

Your the embarrassment IMO.

[JLEW1818]

Why are people bitching about something that didn't EVEN HAPPEN ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD. .... horns

[badger]

I wish I could be there when any one of you who thinks Billy is an embarrassment...could tell him to his face.

Sorry...but you folks are dead wrong about Billy. And. That's not my opinion...it's a fact.

Your the embarrassment IMO.

Point of information...

Last night, when I was moderately bothered by his untimely "Boomers," I did not say that Billy Sims was an embarrassment. I said he was a great person and had a lot of enthusiasm and that I was sad that he had not chosen more appropriate ways to show his support of Sam. I also expressed that it might have been more appropriate to yell after Sam's acceptance speech and not while he's consolidating the losers and hugging his teary mom.

No, Billy Sims is not an embarrassment for yelling Boomer, nor is he an embarrassment for selling his Heisman and neglecting to pay child support. Rather, it is just sad and you feel bad for his situation, which if I understand correctly, leads me to believe that this Heisman annual event is the high-point of his year. Thinking that someone that was so successful on the field in both pro and collegiate levels but on top of that, seems to genuinely care about his fans and his family and his friends and is a good person... for him to only the Heisman ceremony left to be jubilant and feel propelled to yell "Boomer" about... well, that's not embarrassing. That's just sad. :(

We love Billy... no question. It's just... nevermind. I want to move on to the championship now.

[MojoRisen]

I want Billy to HIGH STEP US ONTO THE FIELD!

[soonerboy]

I didn't care if he did the Boomer thing once or twice, but he just kept at it. I swear the guy did it like 10 times.


Then he said something like sooner or later we will get you. :rolleyes:

I'm sorry, but he was just embarrassing.:(

He said "those sooner legends...we'll get ya"

[MojoRisen]

I bet switzer was as happy as a pig eating shiate...

[Groundhog]

I'm a Buff and thought it was a little over the top. I'll tell you this though, Billy Sims still rates as the most dominant RB I've ever seen.

[StoopTroup]

We love Billy... no question. It's just... nevermind. I want to move on to the championship now.

Badger...

I know what you mean but I've seen folks from other Schools bagging on Billy about his past personal problems....what those have to do with anything...I just don't know. If folks are going to bring stuff up like that....let's just call the Heisman "The O.J. Simpson Memorial Trophy". Every time I look at Steve Owens name above O.J.'s, I am prOUd to know that the next winner in 1969 wasn't like what was produced from suc. There's your embarrassment, your disgusting disappointment....what ever you want to call it. Billy has turned his life around and I've been prOUd to shake his hand and talk about OU Football every time I've had the chance to do so. Billy even came out to our Red Cross Blood Drive at my work once...provided free BBQ for donors and signed everything we asked him to sign. For every wrong he may have done in his life...He's been able to right them many more times.

If he want's to scream Boomer a million times next year when Sam wins it again....Billy has earned it IMO.

I don't really give a rat's a$$ if someone felt Billy was even out of line. He has plenty of fellow Trophy Winners up there to reel him in. We have 5 guys from OUr University who are up there as permanent pieces of History...It's purely Greatness IMO. When Billy leaves this World someday....he's going to be remembered for how proud he was of the others who came after him at OU. Since Billy Vessels passing...Billy is the Senior Winner from OU. He deserves to say and do anything he wants.

[Lott's Bandana]

Badger...
Since Billy Vessels passing...Billy is the Senior Winner from OU. He deserves to say and do anything he wants.


Well played post Sierra Tango, however the last line would never be quoted by #36...not for a while, I hope.:P

[Ace]

At first, I thought great...some drunk Sooner was in the audience.

Love ya Billy, but damn dude.

[TMcGee86]

This is the most drawn out, awkward, tension-riddled awards presentation in the history of sports, and there isn't a close 2nd.

Totally totally agree. It's seriously the most poorly produced presentation in the history of TV.

It's as though everyone thought it was supposed to be a five min segment but right before it goes on air they say "oh, by the way, now we have to fill a full hour."

Not only that but they can't seem to decide what they want it to be.

Is it supposed to be somber and subdued? classy and dignified? Intense? Intimate? They have no idea. And it shows.

It feels like a funeral held in a library.

By far the worst thing ESPN has gotten it's hands on, and that's saying a LOT.

[soonerborn45]

Ok, first of all if anybody has ever been around Billy Sims, you know the dude is just a die hard fan who likes the attention. There is nothing wrong with that. Second of all, its not like Billy was just yelling during the whole thing. When Sam's name was announced Billy yelled all because he was excited to have another heisman brother from OU. How could any of you know how Sam felt when Billy was yelling. Sam might of loved it. So everybody needs to quit complaining about what a legend can or can't do.

[bonkuba]

I think it is absolutely GREAT that Billy did this and shows that you can still have fun around a bunch of "stiffs"...not the players.....the other folks.

Seriously, I thought it was great that he and Sam shared a couple of Boomer Sooner moments as Sam was walking up on the stage. Having Sam yell Sooner back to him was priceless.

Billy may have had some problems in his personal life (who hasn't)....but I love his enthusiasm and love for anything and everything OU. I met him the day before the Big 12 Championship game (forgot the name of the sports bar).....he signed a ball for me and I asked him if he was going to yell a few "Boomers" for us......his answer was "You know I will be man......Sammy will bring it home!!!".

For those of you bagging on him for yelling Boomer.....rather than me telling you to F*** off.......I will just say grow up and have some fun......geeeeeeeeeeesh :D

And by the way for the haters........

BOOOOOOOOOOOMER!!!!!!

[bringit]

At first, I thought great...some drunk Sooner was in the audience.

Love ya Billy, but damn dude.

agreed. A little Billy goes a long way.

[Sooner04]

I was too young to know who Billy Sims was as a player at OU but I loved him when he was a Lion and went back and learned what I could about his playin' days.
In a nutshell, Billy Sims was Adrian Peterson only faster.

Possibly better.

[yermom]

i hope i'm this embarrassed to be a Sooner every season

[OKLA21FAN]

i hope i'm this embarrassed to be a Sooner every season

best post evar!

[OKC-SLC]

i hope i'm this embarrassed to be a Sooner every season

Word.

[OKC-SLC]

We are Sooners. We play Boomer Sooner 100 times a game at home and on the road. We drive a freakin wagon onto the field everytime we score. We shoot off crazy shotgun canons at the start of everygame. And Bob Barry is our color announcer for radio play. Billy's "Boomer" mantra once in a blue moon when we take a Heisman is small potatos. This is Oklahoma Football.

My favorite post in this thread.

[OKC-SLC]

Wow. After reading the entire thread, I have to say I find it a lot more awkward and embarrassing when chicks go cocktrolling on a message board than when one of our Sooner legends shows glorious, unrestrained pride in his team. Call me crazy, I guess.

No, THIS is my favorite post of this thread.

[RoaminSooner]

I think he was trying to get his 2 seconds in the lime light

[dog-knee]

Badger...

When Billy leaves this World someday....he's going to be remembered for how proud he was of the others who came after him at OU. Since Billy Vessels passing...Billy is the Senior Winner from OU. He deserves to say and do anything he wants.

While I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment, lets make sure we don't forget my favorite Sooner of all time, Mr. Steve Owens (Heisman 1969). I'm pretty sure he's the senior Heisman Sooner, and a little more to my liking as a model for behavior while attending the award ceremony.

[Curly Bill]

Badger...

I know what you mean but I've seen folks from other Schools bagging on Billy about his past personal problems....what those have to do with anything...I just don't know. If folks are going to bring stuff up like that....let's just call the Heisman "The O.J. Simpson Memorial Trophy". Every time I look at Steve Owens name above O.J.'s, I am prOUd to know that the next winner in 1969 wasn't like what was produced from suc. There's your embarrassment, your disgusting disappointment....what ever you want to call it. Billy has turned his life around and I've been prOUd to shake his hand and talk about OU Football every time I've had the chance to do so. Billy even came out to our Red Cross Blood Drive at my work once...provided free BBQ for donors and signed everything we asked him to sign. For every wrong he may have done in his life...He's been able to right them many more times.

If he want's to scream Boomer a million times next year when Sam wins it again....Billy has earned it IMO.

I don't really give a rat's a$$ if someone felt Billy was even out of line. He has plenty of fellow Trophy Winners up there to reel him in. We have 5 guys from OUr University who are up there as permanent pieces of History...It's purely Greatness IMO. When Billy leaves this World someday....he's going to be remembered for how proud he was of the others who came after him at OU. Since Billy Vessels passing...Billy is the Senior Winner from OU. He deserves to say and do anything he wants.

Good post ST. SPEK

[Soonermagik]

Some of you need to take off the blinders. If a prior heisman winner from Texas or Florida had done that over and over 99% of you would be all over that. Seriously, if anyone criticizes a prior sooner for any reason it's like someone pinched their wife's arse.

I get it, Billy loves OU, but I still think it was over the top.

[Curly Bill]

...and we get that you think it was an embarrassment.

[Soonermagik]

...and we get that you think it was an embarrassment.

Shocking isn't it? ;)

[soonervegas]

It was an embarrassment any way you cut it.

Now let me bathe in a red spek shower.

[Soonermagik]

It was an embarrassment any way you cut it.

Now let me bathe in a red spek shower.

Ask and ye shall receive. :D

[A Sooner in Texas]

Damn straight we'd be all over whorns or gators cheering on their own if, god forbid, Tebow or Colt had won. But the whorns ARE all over Billy and here we have SOONERS piling on one of our own. THAT is what embarasses me!

[nighttrain12]

I think people are overreacting to others criticizing Billy. We shouldn't be afraid to criticize one of our own if he gets a little out of line. Billy just acted like he was a little tipsy, only without the alcohol. :-)

[nighttrain12]

I didn't care if he did the Boomer thing once or twice, but he just kept at it. I swear the guy did it like 10 times.


Then he said something like sooner or later we will get you. :rolleyes:

I'm sorry, but he was just embarrassing.:(


Not to beat a dead horse, but the original subject line still says 'Simms'. Perhaps it takes a mod to actually edit the subject line.

[soonerhillbilly]

Skipped that last 3 pages. This post should just die. I don't post much. But, OK he may have went a little overboard, but I LOVED it! It shows some Great Spirit! No one should be embarrassed by that. I don't care where I am at, when I see someone wearing OU, I yell BOOMER! BOOMER SOONER!!!

[GrapevineSooner]

I'd rather he not have done that. But it doesn't really matter what I think.

If the DAC wants to keep inviting him to forthcoming ceremonies, that's their right.

It was Sam's moment. And if Sam didn't have a problem with it, then none of us should either.

[Knippz]

I thought it was very funny. Sims made light of the moment, and did NOTHING to take away from Sammy winning it. He's a great alum, and showed his enthusiasm for our school bringing in another Heisman.

That's Billy.

If you don't like what he said, then you must not like what he did on the field for us either, right? Thought so.

Find something else to whine and b*tch about. You guys sound like whorns.

[Knippz]

Skipped that last 3 pages. This post should just die. I don't post much. But, OK he may have went a little overboard, but I LOVED it! It shows some Great Spirit! No one should be embarrassed by that. I don't care where I am at, when I see someone wearing OU, I yell BOOMER! BOOMER SOONER!!!

It is now time to change your sig. ;)

[Sooner_Bob]

There are worse things to be upset about.

[cmbj]

One thing that I was especially proud of was that all living Sooner Heisman winners were there. You didn't see any USC winners, did you? Jason White and Billy Simms are great people and totally supportive of this program, I have met them both. I applaud Steve Owens for showing up as well. Only 26 of the 55 or whatever winners were there, and we represented well. I hope Sam does the same and doesn't pull a USC and skip it because of the "too cool" effect. Leinart doesn't even play, Palmer is already out of the playoffs, and Bush is hurt....like they have crap better to do. Boomer Sooner! I still love Billy even though it irritated me, but no matter what, I LOVE being a Sooner.


Good point. Where was Earl Campbell? We know where Ricky Williams was.

[MrJimBeam]

Good point. Where was Earl Campbell? We know where Ricky Williams was.

Busy making sausage.

[TexasLidig8r]

Good point. Where was Earl Campbell? We know where Ricky Williams was.

Earl had spine and back surgery and his rehab is slower than expected.

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?s=8962668

As for Sims...

[sooner59]

Earl had spine and back surgery and his rehab is slower than expected.

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?s=8962668

As for Sims...

I would say Earl has a pretty damn good excuse then. Wasn't really pointing toward him anyway. Some of the more recent winners probably feel like they are too cool and have more important things to do. Those were the people I was talking about.

[The_Red_Patriot]

In a nutshell, Billy Sims was Adrian Peterson only faster.

Possibly better.


No.....he wasnt..

Adrian Peterson > Billy Sims

[Crimson Kid]

It didn't get ugly till he kept it up, i love billy and understand he's showing pride in the school and team, and i was waiting to hear him shout it out, but twice was enough imo.

Love you billy, but most of the world thought you were ruining sams moment and making a fool out of yourself and the school.

[Sooner04]

Billy played three seasons, basically. '75, '76 (his redshirt year) and '77 can all be lumped into one. '78 and '79 are incredible.

'75-77: 552 yards on 89 carries. 6.2 yards per carry with eight touchdowns.
'78: 1896 yards on 256 carries. 7.41 yards per carry with 22 touchdowns and a Heisman trophy.
'79: 1670 yards on 248 carries. 6.73 yards per carry with 23 touchdowns.


Now compare that with Adrian Peterson.

'04: 1925 yards on 339 carries. 5.68 yards per carry with 15 touchdowns.
'05: 1108 yards on 220 carries. 5.04 yards per carry with 14 touchdowns.
'06: 1012 yards on 188 carries. 5.38 yards per carry with 12 touchdowns.


I'm sorry, but Billy's better at OU was better than Adrian's better.

In the pros? No contest. Adrian's the stud of studs.

[douxpaysan]

No.....he wasnt..

Adrian Peterson > Billy Sims

I don't even like to go there because they were both great Sooners. You want to compare Heupel and Bradford? Who was greater? It just doesn't work.

[King Crimson]

Billy was the best college back i've ever seen.

props to AD as the quintessential "I" back.....but Billy had it all. if you line up Billy in the I and give him 25 touches and he's sick.

Charles White, LOL. David Overstreet was better than Charles White.

[snp]

Comparing statistics between a wishbone offense to the system AD ran in isn't really fair.

I didn't get to see Billy play so I can't judge them. But AD is the best RB I've seen in my lifetime.

[soonerboomer93]

who gives a f*** if they spell it right or not. It's embarrassing to have him repeatedly yell it over and over and over. Its embarrassing to him and to the fine university that he represents. It has obviously embarrassed Sam and Jason. He is taking away from their moment. He needs to see this and shut his damn mouth.

you're just mad at Billy because he wouldn't **** your wife

[Sooner04]

Comparing statistics between a wishbone offense to the system AD ran in isn't really fair.
It would've been really unfair if Billy had been given the carries Peterson received. Of course, Billy had the pride of Big Sandy alongside him and he had studs in Kenny King and Thomas Lott in front of him.

Billy was so far ahead of everyone physically. That's where he stands alone.

Both were great backs, but Billy was better at OU. Peterson was/is the better pro.

[A Sooner in Texas]

Earl had spine and back surgery and his rehab is slower than expected.

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?s=8962668

As for Sims...


God bless Earl...I hope he's doing well with his rehab. He's the best whorn ever and a great legend.
And God bless Billy. Lid, if you have a problem with Billy, just remember, he's from Texas. We love all FIVE of our Heisman winners; the four from Oklahoma and the one from Texas.

[TexasLidig8r]

God bless Earl...I hope he's doing well with his rehab. He's the best whorn ever and a great legend.
And God bless Billy. Lid, if you have a problem with Billy, just remember, he's from Texas. We love all FIVE of our Heisman winners; the four from Oklahoma and the one from Texas.

Actually, isn't Sims from Detroit and didn't move to Hooks until after his 8th grade year?

You can keep him.

Perhaps no better comparison between OU in the 70s and OU today. Look at Sims.. and look at Bradford.

Which is the more respected representative of your school? Hell, even most Horns respect Bradford not only for his on the field accomplishments, but how he conducts himself off of it.

[douxpaysan]

Earl had spine and back surgery and his rehab is slower than expected.

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?s=8962668

As for Sims...
God speed Earl's recovery. As to your whorny opinion of Billy...about as welcome here as a fart in a space suit.

[cjames317]

Billy was born in St. Louis.

Billy, please come yell "BOOMER" at my funeral?

[A Sooner in Texas]

Actually, isn't Sims from Detroit and didn't move to Hooks until after his 8th grade year?

You can keep him.

Perhaps no better comparison between OU in the 70s and OU today. Look at Sims.. and look at Bradford.

Which is the more respected representative of your school? Hell, even most Horns respect Bradford not only for his on the field accomplishments, but how he conducts himself off of it.


We're more than happy to keep Billy. And we'll let you keep Bong Boy.

[King Crimson]

Actually, isn't Sims from Detroit and didn't move to Hooks until after his 8th grade year?

You can keep him.

Perhaps no better comparison between OU in the 70s and OU today. Look at Sims.. and look at Bradford.

Which is the more respected representative of your school? Hell, even most Horns respect Bradford not only for his on the field accomplishments, but how he conducts himself off of it.

i love how the Horns have some self-image of monopoly on greatness and ethics. Mack never runs up the score, blah blah blah. He's a saint. Stoops is all that's wrong with sports. we never cheat, OU cheats to keep up with UT....

[King Crimson]

Cedric Benson, "little Earl", was the most overrated back in the last decade.

he was great against Rice and Iowa State but how many times did "little Earl" run for 100 yards against OU?

zero times.

[CarolinaSoonerFan]

http://www.shaggybevo.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=25132

Poster speaking of Sammy.....

"If he was a decent guy, he would have handed the Heisman to Colt, held a team meeting supporting going to the Fiesta Bowl, and punched Billy Sims in the dick. He did none of these things, therefore he can suck a lemon."


After seeing this on a Texass board I can now say Billy did the right thing!!!


BOOOMMERR!!!!

[badger]

Because of co-worker rants on this topic, I must stress again that this in no way was embarrassing. OJ Simpson going to jail for waving a gun at people? EMBARRASSING. Ricky Williams smoking too much marijuana to play in the NFL? EMBARRASSING. Billy Sims yelling Boomer? NOT embarrassing.

Billy seems to be getting his life back in order and re-establishing connections with Coach Switzer and other Sooner alumni. It's a sad thought that as nice of a guy as Billy could only have one high point in his life in his Heisman winning time at OU, but it's definitely a happy thought to think that he may soon have a day where he'll be repeatedly yelling "Sooner" in response to someone else instead of yelling "Boomer" repeatedly to no response.

[MALE918]

I wish we had more Billy Sims. As far as the chant taking away the focus from Slingn' Sammy B, i don't know, maybe. or maybe it put a light on the sooner nation's exuberance for anything positive on our crimson and cream family.
i guess there's two sides to every coin; i would rather have the sims side of this coin.
Now I'm in need of some crystal!

[cheezyq]

Didn't he do the same thing when Jason White won only Jason replied.

Bradford responded...twice. It might have been a little over the top, but it's great to have a guy that just loves the Sooners representing and cheering for his fellow Heisman brothers up there. That's the kind of fire I'd like to see in ALL our guys.

[bosworthsteroidmafia]

So many great responses - nothing wrong with being a proud Sooner!

It's not like he interrupted Bradford during his speech...


BOOMER!!!

[Pigface1]

I've met Billy a few times and he is a really nice guy. Seems easy going, always has a smile, and obviously he loves his Sooners.

But damnit man, just cool it during the Heisman ceremonies. One "Boomer" is fine, but come on man.

On the other hand, people hate OU anyway, so what's the difference. He should go all or nothing. . either keep his trap shut and say nothing, or keep on with the "Boomer" over and over but at least throw in a "F*** Texas" while he's at it.

[Soonerbry]

Crazy... I thought it was a bit over the top...

[KingBarry]

Comparing statistics between a wishbone offense to the system AD ran in isn't really fair.

I didn't get to see Billy play so I can't judge them. But AD is the best RB I've seen in my lifetime.

And Billy's the best I've seen in mine, and I saw both Billy and Adrian play.

Billy was just great, and Switzer (the other King Barry!) has called Sims the best player he ever coached. He was just great. I don't know how else to say it. If the score was within 7, and you could get Billy the ball, you had a real chance to win the game -- no matter how much time or where you were on the field.

Watch the highlights from the above post. It's hard to believe Billy, in his playing prime, was a real guy, even today. He's hard to believe.

In terms of "greatness," Billy played for the Sooners for five seasons -- counting his redshirt year -- and played FULL seasons when he wasn't redshirting.

Adrian had a very nice freshman season, then a couple of half-seasons, then bolted early. And, frankly, in those half seasons -- the Sooners appeared to play better overall when AD was out of the lineup. I hate to say it, but it's sad but true.

You can make arguments both ways regarding ability, but in terms of greatness, there's just no comparison. Billy Sims wins by a wide, wide margin.

And Billy set a ton of rushing records with the Lions before injuries ruined his career prematurely, so let's not just assume Billy was nuthin' in the pros.

REGARDING THE HEISMAN CEREMONY

If I was Billy Sims, I wouldn't yell "BOOMER" and make a big scene. But guess what, I am not Billy Sims. I never played for OU, and I never won a Heisman Trophy.

The Heisman Club was called by ESPN the "most exclusive fraternity in sports," and Mr Sims is a life-long member of that club. Folks, Sims is a MEMBER of the Heisman club. As a member, seems to me, he can do what he wants.

He's not some corporate university official invited in some official category, or some network talking head, Mr Simms EARNED THE RIGHT to be on that stage. The ESPN guys didn't, Billy did.

Again, if I had my druthers, I'd probably wish for Billy to be a little more sedate. But I'm not consulted, because I didn't earn it. Billy did. Nuff said.

[slmoore]

Trying to get my post count up so I can share some information about parking situation for NC game. Boomer Sooner!

[8timechamps]

This is one of the funniest threads I've ever seen.

People are actually embarrassed by this?!

Good God, it's all about College Football...a FREAKING SPORT...a FREAKING GAME!

I watched Saturday like I have anytime a Sooner has been invited...hoping that the Sooner wins and Billy can yell BOOMER.

In fact, if Billy dropped his pants, took a dump, stuck an OU flag in it and started singing Boomer Sooner, I'd love it more!

Sam isn't hurting for "his moment". Holy ****...some of you people are funhaters.

[8timechamps]

Actually, isn't Sims from Detroit and didn't move to Hooks until after his 8th grade year?

You can keep him.

Perhaps no better comparison between OU in the 70s and OU today. Look at Sims.. and look at Bradford.

Which is the more respected representative of your school? Hell, even most Horns respect Bradford not only for his on the field accomplishments, but how he conducts himself off of it.

Everyone knows horn players are at the apex of class. They would never post a moronic statement on the internet. Let alone myspace (or face book, or whatever the hell it was).

Go away.

[SCxxSOONER]

First of all, it's Billy Sims. Not Simms. And he can do whatever he wants.

If you don't care enough about a Sooner legend to spell his name correctly, you definitely don't have a right to be embarrassed by him.

100 percent agree

[IB4OU2]

Everyone knows horn players are at the apex of class. \


'Cept Ricky bogarts way too much...

[StoopTroup]

While I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment, lets make sure we don't forget my favorite Sooner of all time, Mr. Steve Owens (Heisman 1969). I'm pretty sure he's the senior Heisman Sooner, and a little more to my liking as a model for behavior while attending the award ceremony.

Your right....I was just pissed off, but yet again... I'd imagine Steve would have tried to reel Billy in if he'd thought it was out of line.

Deal is...you just knew Billy was going to do it if Sam had won.

Hell...it wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't.

[StoopTroup]

Actually, isn't Sims from Detroit and didn't move to Hooks until after his 8th grade year?

You can keep him.

Perhaps no better comparison between OU in the 70s and OU today. Look at Sims.. and look at Bradford.

Which is the more respected representative of your school? Hell, even most Horns respect Bradford not only for his on the field accomplishments, but how he conducts himself off of it.

Their all respected.

It's yours that seem to have completely forgotten about your school. I think there at least should have been a taped interview of Reeky and Earl wishing Colt luck were they unable to attend. Heck maybe there was but ESPN didn't want to embarrass your school with it.

[Boomer Mooner]

Actually, isn't Sims from Detroit and didn't move to Hooks until after his 8th grade year?

You can keep him.

Perhaps no better comparison between OU in the 70s and OU today. Look at Sims.. and look at Bradford.

Which is the more respected representative of your school? Hell, even most Horns respect Bradford not only for his on the field accomplishments, but how he conducts himself off of it.

I lurked on this board for pretty much a whole season so I wouldn't embarass myself posting, so I have been here long enough to know you are a respected member here. However, I think you're stepping over the line badmouthing a Sooner legend on a Sooner site, so allow me to respectfully request you go **** yourself :texan:

[BillySims]

I SAID BOOMER!

[Partial Qualifier]

Watch the highlights from the above post.

Without detracting from the posted video.. It would be so nice to have a quality (and more complete) Sims highlight film from his OU career. That vid barely scratches the surface, I remember so many sensational Sims runs that aren't on that vid...

Great post btw, KingBarry.

[StoopTroup]

I SAID BOOMER!

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

:D

[BillySims]

BOOMER!

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

BOOMER!I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!

[Lott's Bandana]

Actually, isn't Sims from Detroit and didn't move to Hooks until after his 8th grade year?


Which is the more respected representative of your school? Hell, even most Horns respect Bradford not only for his on the field accomplishments, but how he conducts himself off of it.


St Louis

Respect from whorn is like our government caring about getting respect from Iraq...you respect our firepower but would throw shoes at us at the first sign of weakness.

Pass.

[StoopTroup]

BOOMER!


SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

[8timechamps]

...I have been here long enough to know you are a respected member here.

There is a BIG difference in being respected here, and thinking that you are respected here.

I have as much respect for his as I do the whorns coach.

[BillySims]

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

BOOMER!

[OUHOMER]

This should have been a pole

[StoopTroup]

BOOMER!


SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

SOONER !

[StoopTroup]

Billy Sims BBQ Smoked Turkeys
for the Holidays!!

http://billysimsbbq.com/email/turkey.gif

http://billysimsbbq.com/ (http://billysimsbbq.com/)

[OklaUalum]

If what Billy did WAS considered appropriate, this discussion wouldn’t be going on for two days, now would it?

Irrespective whether you liked or disliked what Billy did during the Heisman presentation, or what the other trophy winners have done on or off the field, that fact of the matter is this: Billy acted like a clown Saturday night during the awards show.

The awards presentation said it best: It is the most desired and honored award in sports. You don’t show up and act like a jack *** for it. I would compare what Billy did to be like showing up drunk for your best friends wedding and talking about your pal’s glory days with other chicks. Come on, Billy. It is an awards presentation, not a high school reunion.

I personally would like to see him behave like an adult because I’m sure it gives our university a less than desirable image.

Perhaps next year Billy’s invitation can be “lost in the mail”.

[JLEW1818]

Billy leading us out of the tunnel is a good idea

[redhawk49]

And Billy's the best I've seen in mine, and I saw both Billy and Adrian play.

Billy was just great, and Switzer (the other King Barry!) has called Sims the best player he ever coached. He was just great. I don't know how else to say it. If the score was within 7, and you could get Billy the ball, you had a real chance to win the game -- no matter how much time or where you were on the field.

Watch the highlights from the above post. It's hard to believe Billy, in his playing prime, was a real guy, even today. He's hard to believe.

In terms of "greatness," Billy played for the Sooners for five seasons -- counting his redshirt year -- and played FULL seasons when he wasn't redshirting.

Adrian had a very nice freshman season, then a couple of half-seasons, then bolted early. And, frankly, in those half seasons -- the Sooners appeared to play better overall when AD was out of the lineup. I hate to say it, but it's sad but true.

You can make arguments both ways regarding ability, but in terms of greatness, there's just no comparison. Billy Sims wins by a wide, wide margin.

And Billy set a ton of rushing records with the Lions before injuries ruined his career prematurely, so let's not just assume Billy was nuthin' in the pros.

REGARDING THE HEISMAN CEREMONY

If I was Billy Sims, I wouldn't yell "BOOMER" and make a big scene. But guess what, I am not Billy Sims. I never played for OU, and I never won a Heisman Trophy.

The Heisman Club was called by ESPN the "most exclusive fraternity in sports," and Mr Sims is a life-long member of that club. Folks, Sims is a MEMBER of the Heisman club. As a member, seems to me, he can do what he wants.

He's not some corporate university official invited in some official category, or some network talking head, Mr Simms EARNED THE RIGHT to be on that stage. The ESPN guys didn't, Billy did.

Again, if I had my druthers, I'd probably wish for Billy to be a little more sedate. But I'm not consulted, because I didn't earn it. Billy did. Nuff said.

I believe this is the best post and best explaination!

[bringit]

If what Billy did WAS considered appropriate, this discussion wouldn’t be going on for two days, now would it?

Irrespective whether you liked or disliked what Billy did during the Heisman presentation, or what the other trophy winners have done on or off the field, that fact of the matter is this: Billy acted like a clown Saturday night during the awards show.

The awards presentation said it best: It is the most desired and honored award in sports. You don’t show up and act like a jack *** for it. I would compare what Billy did to be like showing up drunk for your best friends wedding and talking about your pal’s glory days with other chicks. Come on, Billy. It is an awards presentation, not a high school reunion.

I personally would like to see him behave like an adult because I’m sure it gives our university a less than desirable image.

Perhaps next year Billy’s invitation can be “lost in the mail”.

Here here.... thread closed

[msooner]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
I didn't care if he did the Boomer thing once or twice, but he just kept at it. I swear the guy did it like 10 times.


Then he said something like sooner or later we will get you. :rolleyes:

I'm sorry, but he was just embarrassing.:(

Billy shouted out "11" times to be exact. I loved wathcing him run for Oklahoma, but maybe Steve and Jason should have shut him up. He's embarrasing!

Way to go Sam. I hope you stay for one more year.

[LosAngelesSooner]

Some of you Okies get waaay too embarrassed, waaay too easily.

Billy was awesome. His reaction was awesome. Even the other former Heisman winners were laughing at "crazy ol' Billie."

As for Sam's reaction, he's shy. Of course he reacted that way.

I loved it. I hope we get TEN more examples of Billie embarrassing us at Heisman Trophy Presentations before Bob Stoops retires.

The rest of you complainers can go suck a lemon.

[JLEW1818]

Legends are allowed to be "embarrassing"

[ratedrsuperstar]

Maybe Steve,Jason or Sammy should have given him a "SOONER" after the first couple and he wouldn't have went on 11 times. Only thing I saw wrong was his timing as he shook Tebow's and Colt's hand and then hugged his parents, if he had waited until Sammy started towards the stage it would have been better in my opinion.

[A Sooner in Texas]

Guess there are some things a few Sooners agree with whorns on...but count me out. I'll be damned if I'm going to ever let anyone say I thought one of our Sooner legends and Heisman winners is embarassing. Billy earned the right to say "Boomer!" as many times and as loudly as he wants at those ceremonies.
I'm pissed off and embarassed by the Sooners who are talking against Billy on a SOONER board. How dare you talk smack on a Sooner board about one of the greatest Sooners of all time?????

[OklaUalum]

It's funny. You guys keep defending Sims as a legend, etc. That's all fine.

Allow me to quote The Boss from "Glory Days"

I hope when I get old I don't sit around thinking about it
but I probably will
Yeah, just sitting back trying to recapture
a little of the glory of, well time slips away
and leaves you with nothing mister but
boring stories of glory days

Billy's up there on stage acting like he's still in school playing football. Time to act like an adult and not a clown. Yeah, Billy is one of the greats of all time. You folks, and Billy gotta recognize that's the Glory Days. They've passed by.

[Charla]

It could be worse, His name could be OJ.

[Frozen Sooner]

I don't know that I'd go as far as embarassing. I sure wish he wouldn't do it, but I think he does it in a congratulatory spirit.

[OUAlumni1990]

I wonder what people would have thought if it were Bob Stoops that starting shouting BOOMER!! BOOMER!! SOONER OR LATER WE'LL GIT YA!!

Everyone would be like----> :eek:

[JLEW1818]

**** everybody but sooners, way i see it

[Tulsa_Fireman]

My butt itches.

BOOMER

[Soonermagik]

If what Billy did WAS considered appropriate, this discussion wouldn’t be going on for two days, now would it?

Irrespective whether you liked or disliked what Billy did during the Heisman presentation, or what the other trophy winners have done on or off the field, that fact of the matter is this: Billy acted like a clown Saturday night during the awards show.

The awards presentation said it best: It is the most desired and honored award in sports. You don’t show up and act like a jack *** for it. I would compare what Billy did to be like showing up drunk for your best friends wedding and talking about your pal’s glory days with other chicks. Come on, Billy. It is an awards presentation, not a high school reunion.

I personally would like to see him behave like an adult because I’m sure it gives our university a less than desirable image.

Perhaps next year Billy’s invitation can be “lost in the mail”.

Solid posting!!! I think most know it was way over done, but how dare someone say it out loud....... blasphemy I tell ya. ;)

[dog-knee]

Quick Billy Sims story: one of the highlights of the week before the OU-saxet game used to be the "Pre Dally Rally" at Memorial Stadium. In 1978, Switzer was standing on the at the microphone on the 50 yard line, and introduced Billy as "a guy we expect to do great things this Saturday" to about 10,000 of us who attended the rally. Billy stepped up to the microphone and said, "I want all of you to come to Dallas and see me fly."

The place went nuts.

So, while I would have preferred a few fewer "Boomer!"s at this year's Heisman award ceremony, whatever Billy does is pretty much okay with me. He isn't perfect, but anybody who is embarrassed by his behavior needs to watch highlights from 1978 and 1979. When you have that kind of a body of work, you get a free pass from the entire Sooner nation.

[MamaMia]

Billy is Billy. Like him or don't like him. Who cares? Why don't you Billy haters tell him how totally embarrassed you are by his behavior the next time you're invited to the Heisman Award ceremony? Tell him all about the games you won for OU and show him a photo of your happy little sweet cheeks standing next to your bronze statue. He doesn't give a rats tail what ANY of you think. Why should he? Hes Billy freakin Sims for crying out loud.

Get over yourselves already.

[Crucifax Autumn]

So we have Billy showing pride, UT has Vince Young pretending he's gonna eat a gun to get sympathy since he can't meet NFL standards and every running back they ever had but Earl smoking more weed than Cheech & Chong (and earl isn't exactly a beacon of humanity lately either, unless you count hot links as an accomplishment), SUC has OJ and that other cheating criminal in the countoun to when he offs someone, the sheephumpers have everyone who ever played there but 2 80's running backs just fading away to hicksville, tOSU has Clarett,
Miami has their entire graduating class from 1985 to 2004....etc.

Let's not be embarrassed by pride and a guy truly remaining a Sooner all these years.

Neg away fans of those other greats! lol

[batonrougesooner]

I wish this thread would die. But...

It is one thing for Billy to throw a few Boomers out there like he did. Our guy won the trophy so go ahead if you must.

The problem is the guy kept doing it. Hell, he did it LAST YEAR when none of our guys were even in it.

It is one thing to act like this at a football game or in a less formal setting, quite another to act like this at the FREAKING HEISMAN TROPHY PRESENTATION!!!

Show some class. Show some restraint. Act like you know how to handle yourself in public!!!

Don't make this a pep rally. Don't make this about YOU.

It was embarrasing for Sam and the school in general. It was Sam's night. Not Billy's.

This thread should die.

[OU_Sooners75]

First of all, it's Billy Sims. Not Simms. And he can do whatever he wants.

If you don't care enough about a Sooner legend to spell his name correctly, you definitely don't have a right to be embarrassed by him.

A little butt hurt are we Rhino? :P

I love the Sooner Pride. But come on, there is a line and Sims crossed that line IMHO. He did it when White won it too. Yell BOOMER SOONER once, maybe twice...but when you yell it several times, then you are not only looked upon as stupid, but embarassing as well.

Personally, I was not embarassed by it. The guy is a legend, but he does need to know when to stop it because he was not at a Sooner sporting event. He was at an award banquet.

[LosAngelesSooner]

Solid posting!!! I think most know it was way over done, but how dare someone say it out loud....... blasphemy I tell ya. ;)
Nope.

I think it was PERFECTLY done and that all of you are acting like insecure little whiny bitches.

[olevetonahill]

Nope.

I think it was PERFECTLY done and that all of you are acting like insecure little whiny bitches.

WTF is up with you ?
I now have to spek ya again :D

[OU_Sooners75]

Nope.

I think it was PERFECTLY done and that all of you are acting like insecure little whiny bitches.

Sounds to me the only one being a whiny little b!tch is the ones that thinks his antics are perfectly fine.

There is a time and place to act childish...an award banquet such as the Heisman is not one of those times or places.

Besides, the Sooner Legend pawned his trophy...that is more embarassing.

[olevetonahill]

Sounds to me the only one being a whiny little b!tch is the ones that thinks his antics are perfectly fine.

There is a time and place to act childish...an award banquet such as the Heisman is not one of those times or places.

Besides, the Sooner Legend pawned his trophy...that is more embarassing.

Ya keep talking like that we gonna Bust you back to Private .:eek:

[OU_Sooners75]

Ya keep talking like that we gonna Bust you back to Private .:eek:

Sorry sir...No matter how much love I have for Billy Sims, some of what he does is far more of an embarassment than anything else.


Like I said before, love the Sooner pride, but there is a line.

And as long as I can stay above Janitor (Jlew) I should be able to keep my self esteem. :D

[olevetonahill]

Sorry sir...No matter how much love I have for Billy Sims, some of what he does is far more of an embarassment than anything else.


Like I said before, love the Sooner pride, but there is a line.

And as long as I can stay above Janitor (Jlew) I should be able to keep my self esteem. :D

:D Billy Is My hero , He can do WTF he wants .
If I had been there Id have Been Yelling also .;)

[OU_Sooners75]

:D Billy Is My hero , He can do WTF he wants .
If I had been there Id have Been Yelling also .;)

See, that is the problem. You are older than dirt...and I was but a mere Sooner pup when he was running over the likes of Texass and Nebraska. :D

The 75 is for the year of my birth.

[olevetonahill]

See, that is the problem. You are older than dirt...and I was but a mere Sooner pup when he was running over the likes of Texass and Nebraska. :D

The 75 is for the year of my birth.

Dont call me Granpa :D

[OU_Sooners75]

Dont call me Granpa :D

Sure thing.



































Granpa!

[olevetonahill]

Sure thing.



































Granpa!

I was 23 when I fell in love with OU Football, Dat was in 73.

[OU_Sooners75]

I was 23 when I fell in love with OU Football, Dat was in 73.

Oh...well dad!

LOL :D

[UberSooner]

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sports/article.aspx?subjectid=92&articleid=20081216_92_B1_NEWYOR636518

Case closed.

[olevetonahill]

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sports/article.aspx?subjectid=92&articleid=20081216_92_B1_NEWYOR636518

Case closed.

Lock this thread Now , Sam has spoken .:cool:

[Sooner in Tampa]

Nuff Said!!!!


"I didn't feel like he took anything in any way away from me," Bradford said Monday during a VIP post-party reception. "I think he made my moment even more special by sharing the traditions of the university with me as I accepted the award. So I had absolutely no problem whatsoever with Billy yelling 'Boomer.' "

[badger]

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sports/article.aspx?subjectid=92&articleid=20081216_92_B1_NEWYOR636518

Case closed.

Agreed. For those who said Sam was embarrassed, Sam said he wasn't. For those who said Billy's out of control and needs to be told something, he obviously was. For those who said it took away from the moment, Sam said it didn't. So, now that all's clarified, it's time to end this discussion.

We love you Billy! And Sam! ...and Jason too! Of course Steve we love. Rest in peace Billy! Well, of course we also love Sam's daddy and mom! ... well, Bob Stoop and Joe Castiglione have our love as well... more love to the person who yelled "Boomer" and Billy so he could be the one yelling "Sooner" for once... WE LOVE YOU ALL! :D