Sooners Mourn the Passing of Mike Treps

[Jay C. Upchurch]

NORMAN -- The University of Oklahoma was saddened to learn of the passing of Mike Treps, who passed away in Norman at the age of 81. Treps served his alma mater in a number of capacities in a career that spanned over three decades as both a broadcaster and as a publicist.

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[olevetonahill]

So sad He was a Great Sooner

[lexsooner]

OU vs. Missouri, 1975, at Columbia. OU was down by one touchdown with only a few minutes left. If we had lost, our national titles hopes would be over. Davis pitched the ball to Little Joe Washington. I remember to this day listening on my small transistor radio and Mike Treps screaming "Go, Joe, Go!" when Washington broke free and went 71 yards for the td. He also scored on the two point conversion and we pulled it out. Of course OU went on to win the national title that year. I will always remember Treps' nervous exclamation urging Joe on. He was our voice during the Golden Years of the King when Sooner Magic really happened. RIP Mike Treps.

[olevetonahill]

Here ya go Lex

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbirSv4kgNA&feature=youtu.be

[rock on sooner]

Properly executed, the 'Bone was unstoppable......Jiminy Christmas! RIP, Mike.

[ouduckhunter]

He was a legend. Mike, and his family are in my prayers.

[FaninAma]

Sorry to hear that. Heart felt condolences and a reverant "Boomer Sooner" sent Mike's way.

[lexsooner]

Here ya go Lex

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbirSv4kgNA&feature=youtu.be

Thanks, Vet. I remember the "Go, Joe" and then all this screaming, as the video showed. I had this little green hand held radio which was my source of most away games and I was in the backyard trying to figure out what had just happened because the reception was not great. Treps will always be my favorite OU announcer.

[olevetonahill]

Thanks, Vet. I remember the "Go, Joe" and then all this screaming, as the video showed. I had this little green hand held radio which was my source of most away games and I was in the backyard trying to figure out what had just happened because the reception was not great. Treps will always be my favorite OU announcer.
Yup. When I came home in early 70 i was as wild as a peach orchard boar. spent a lot of time with a Back pack and sleeping bag wondering the country. Him and John Brooks gave me something to hang onto

[swardboy]

Thanks, Vet. I remember the "Go, Joe" and then all this screaming, as the video showed. I had this little green hand held radio which was my source of most away games and I was in the backyard trying to figure out what had just happened because the reception was not great. Treps will always be my favorite OU announcer.

I was at that game. Kenny Downing, MU cornerback who I played against in high school, had shut down lil' Joe all day on the option. Downing went out that one play with some kind of leg ding, and the rest is history. I think Downing spent a year or two with the New Orleans Saints.

[OUmillenium]

I also remember Treps from the LNC and Sooner Basketball. Really saddened by his passing. I'm getting old. Loved me some 80s Sooner Football/Basketball.

[OUmillenium]

I also remember Treps from the LNC and Sooner Basketball. Really saddened by his passing. I'm getting old. Loved me some 80s Sooner Football/Basketball/Baseball.

[stoopified]

RIP Mike