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sooneron
8/26/2011, 11:20 PM
Should something be named in honor of Bud Wilikinson? Other than the dorms on Jenkins, that is all that there is, as far as I know. Shouldn't something be installed as a testament to that great man that roamed the sidelines?

I think he deserves more.
En_Fuego
8/26/2011, 11:29 PM
YES. Of course. It is something that is years (Decades) overdue.
olevetonahill
8/26/2011, 11:38 PM
Agreed
OU_Sooners75
8/26/2011, 11:43 PM
Most definitely!

We also need more for our father of sports...Bennie Owen.

I move to strike down Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium and it now be known as Bud Wilkinson Memorial Stadium at Owen Field
Mike Stoops
8/26/2011, 11:56 PM
Most definitely!

We also need more for our father of sports...Bennie Owen.

I move to strike down Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium and it now be known as Bud Wilkinson Memorial Stadium at Owen Field

Good luck prying those greedy fingers off that stadium.
Peach Fuzz
8/27/2011, 12:08 AM
I will name my first born after him.
OU_Sooners75
8/27/2011, 12:09 AM
Good luck prying those greedy fingers off that stadium.

Yeah I know...but I don't think donors should have the right to get their names on something that they didnt earn....Bud Wilkinson built that house!
agoo758
8/27/2011, 12:24 AM
How about Bud Wilkinson's hot links? :redface:
Mike Stoops
8/27/2011, 12:41 AM
I agree completely. One of the greatest winners and finest men in the history of sports. Bama has Bear's name on their stadium, Texas has DKR.
jumperstop
8/27/2011, 09:29 AM
Are they renaming the new athletic dorms after him as well? I know they started their OU coaches statues last year. I don't even remember who the one they put up was. Owen I think. I think it's the four 100 game winners.
fossil
8/27/2011, 11:52 AM
Bud and Bud Light.
hawaii 5-0
8/27/2011, 01:12 PM
Bud and Bud Light.


Yep, I thought the beer was named after him.

Great suggestion tho. I hope the Admin takes it up.


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SoonerInFortSmith
8/27/2011, 01:26 PM
Who is Jenkins Ave named after? Get the city of Norman to rename it Bud Wilkinson Blvd.
BigTip
8/27/2011, 01:35 PM
There is a Bud Wilkinson Drive in Norman already.
SoonerInFortSmith
8/27/2011, 01:59 PM
There is a Bud Wilkinson Drive in Norman already.

Oops. Didn't know that. Then how about changing Owen field to Owen-Wilkinson field. Or name a quadrant of the stands after each one of our great coaches. Who wouldn't want to sit in section Wilkinson A? Just brainstorming here.
hawaii 5-0
8/27/2011, 02:04 PM
Oops. Didn't know that. Then how about changing Owen field to Owen-Wilkinson field. Or name a quadrant of the stands after each one of our great coaches. Who wouldn't want to sit in section Wilkinson A? Just brainstorming here.


I like the Section re-naming idea.

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SoonerinSouthlake
8/27/2011, 02:11 PM
Most definitely!

We also need more for our father of sports...Bennie Owen.

I move to strike down Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium and it now be known as Bud Wilkinson Memorial Stadium at Owen Field

I 2nd your motion and further move that you be the one who writes the Gaylord Family a 20MM check to reimburse them for the naming rights
GDC
8/27/2011, 03:32 PM
He tapped mucho stewardesses in his day.
stoopified
8/27/2011, 04:04 PM
Most definitely!

We also need more for our father of sports...Bennie Owen.

I move to strike down Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium and it now be known as Bud Wilkinson Memorial Stadium at Owen FieldWorks for me
PLaw
8/28/2011, 07:49 AM
Are they renaming the new athletic dorms after him as well? I know they started their OU coaches statues last year. I don't even remember who the one they put up was. Owen I think. I think it's the four 100 game winners.

I'm in for the statues of the 100-game winning coaches. Very appropriate.

BOOMER
BigTip
8/28/2011, 09:15 AM
Oops. Didn't know that. Then how about changing Owen field to Owen-Wilkinson field. Or name a quadrant of the stands after each one of our great coaches. Who wouldn't want to sit in section Wilkinson A? Just brainstorming here.

Heisman winners could be used too. A cool "Ring of Honor" type thing.
BudSooner
8/28/2011, 09:16 AM
He tapped mucho stewardesses in his day.And the stewardesses were happy for it. :D

"Boned by Bud Section 32"



I REALLY REALLY LIKE THIS IDEA!
StoopTroup
8/28/2011, 10:57 AM
Wilkinson was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1969.
NorthernIowaSooner
8/28/2011, 01:03 PM
Isn't the practice facility named for him too?
Sooner_Tuf
8/28/2011, 03:49 PM
Isn't the practice facility named for him too?

Was his middle name Everest?
NorthernIowaSooner
8/28/2011, 04:29 PM
Was his middle name Everest?

That's the indoor facility, I believe the outdoor fields are named for him
MichiganSooner
8/28/2011, 04:30 PM
How about opening up Coach's Park? Statues for the great OU coaches.