No names on the jerseys

[HarrisTubbsFan]

There are no names on the jerseys for media/fan day so the uniform change is now official.

[TheUnnamedSooner]

How did you know who is who?

[tbl]

Gag. I don't like this change. I don't think it will affect anything in any way, but I personally don't care for it.

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

O geez, I can almost hear A&M saying...."You're trying to be like us"

[The_Red_Patriot]

prob just for media days.

We will see when gametime comes

[HarrisTubbsFan]

On KREF's interview with Paul Thompson he said that it was a coaches decision and that it won't affect how the team played.

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

On KREF's interview with Paul Thompson he said that it was a coaches decision and that it won't affect how the team played.

Thanks Nick

[Tear Down This Wall]

Ghey

[OU James]

Can we get it to say BigSportsandImports to replace the names? little league style?

[Dio]

Meh. Reminds me of aggy trying to act like SC/ND/Penn St.

[XingTheRubicon]

Boy Dean's on a roll. First Halzle, now no names on the back of the jersey. Any more "inside info" there Geraldo?;)

[soonerjoker]

a simple ploy to sell more programs.

[pgagolfpro77]

Gag. I don't like this change. I don't think it will affect anything in any way, but I personally don't care for it.


Agreed. Taking names off of the jerseys AND everybody is changing numbers??? WTF??? I am gonna have to get a bigger HDTV to know the name of the person I'm yelling at. :pop:

[All_Day_28]

it has always been so dumb to me for a team to do this. I just don't see the point. the whole "the name on the front is more important than the name on the back" cliche is old and worn out. it doesn't have a negative affect on a team to have their names on the back. these guys are in college for god's sake.

[HarrisTubbsFan]

a simple ploy to sell more programs.
That's my theory too. But if Murray and Reggie both return kicks we'll have a hard time telling em apart(they both wear 3, and both are roughly the same size)

[TheUnnamedSooner]

ND sucks

[Octavian]

I remember Syracuse deciding to do this for the '94 opener against us in the Carrier Dome because their coaching staff said it would bring more unity to the team.

Then they lost to Garrick McGee.

[GottaHavePride]

That's my theory too. But if Murray and Reggie both return kicks we'll have a hard time telling em apart(they both wear 3, and both are roughly the same size)

If they're wearing the same number they can't both be on the field at the same time.

[PrideTrombone]

Lame.

[Harry Beanbag]

But if Murray and Reggie both return kicks we'll have a hard time telling em apart(they both wear 3, and both are roughly the same size)


No we won't. Only one of them can be on the field at a time (while wearing the same #).

[Blue]

Lame.

Seconted.

[StoopTroup]

Why are they selling fan jerseys with names on them then?

I got my season tickets with the fan apparel brochure selling 28 and 44 jerseys.

Amazingly there were no #7s.

Coincidence?

[Blue]

Why are they selling fan jerseys with names on them then?

I got my season tickets with the fan apparel brochure selling 28 and 44 jerseys.

Amazingly there were no #7s.

Coincidence?

I thought it was illegal to sell jerseys w/ names on them?

[StoopTroup]

I thought it was illegal to sell jerseys w/ names on them?
You may have misunderstood me...

They can sell jerseys with any name you want on it except...


NCAA RULES PROHIBIT THE USE OF CURRENT PLAYERS NAMES.

If i wanted to buy an 18 with White on it...it's OK.

[umberto]

I think this sucks. The uniforms look plain without the name. What's next, take the OU off the helmet? Are we regressing back to the throwback uniforms?

[StoopTroup]

Bob and Joe C. have changed them before...

If it doesn't work...they will change them again...

[DeWare94]

think of it this way, now we can buy current player jerseys w/o being mad about not having their name on it

[HarrisTubbsFan]

No we won't. Only one of them can be on the field at a time (while wearing the same #).

True but how do we know which is which? For all we know the announcers will have gotten em confused.

I have a feeling that maybe we see an number change with Murray.

[Harry Beanbag]

True but how do we know which is which? For all we know the announcers will have gotten em confused.

I have a feeling that maybe we see an number change with Murray.


Well, I guess you're probably right if you listen to the radio broadcast. Bob Barry will never know who is on the field whether they're wearing #3 or any other number.

[HarrisTubbsFan]

Hopefully there are some number changes.

Another trouble number is 6. Johnson and Carter are both about 5-11.

And I'm not talking about just on a radio broadcast. How do we know the PA announcers know which 3 is which? I guess they could have some different looks with what they wear.

[Miko]

I thought it was illegal to sell jerseys w/ names on them?


Wow! I've never been quoted for a sig before. The closest I ever got was probably when I heard, "That's him, officer." said about me.

This is much better.:D

[SoonerObsession]

I think this is their way of really frustrating Bob Barry Sr. into retirement. ;)

[Miko]

But back on topic, so if your name is Alexander Patrick Thompson, you're just s.o.l.??? Pick an alias or wait a few years??

[Miko]

Could I leagally order a #28 with the name A.D. or a #12 with the name ENA???

[Collier11]

Lets think about something guys...in todays college and pro athletics scene, it is all about me me me, its no longer about the team you represent. Stoops has said numerous times that this team acts like it deserves the repuation that those before them have gained, but they havent done anything yet. This is a 8-4 team and they think they are big dogs which is a frickin joke. I think it is a great idea, how do you get across to prima-donnas these days, you take a shot at their ego and make them earn their name on the back of their jerseys. Why do you think in the NFL, rookies dont get names on their helmets or jerseys during training camp, cus they havent earned them yet. I like it, if stoops thinks his boys are to full of themselves, then take it away from them!!!

[HarrisTubbsFan]

I think this is their way of really frustrating Bob Barry Sr. into retirement. ;)

I don't think it really matters for BBS. He can't see the names from up there anyway. Neither could anyone else in the press box.

[tulsaoilerfan]

I hate it; how are we supposed to keep up with the numbers of approx 100 different guys, counting walk-ons? I support Bob on almost everything, but i think this is stupid and smacks of USC crap

[SouthernSooner]

Could I leagally order a #28 with the name A.D. or a #12 with the name ENA???

You can put anything you want on the backs of the custom jerseys. No one could ever prove that you did not buy it for your uncle Peterson or gimpy cousin White.

The criminals that run the NCAA has to say that it is illegal because they themselves do not want to have to pay players to use their names. They are such doodieheads.

[pb4ou]

I'm almost sure that you can order a #12 with ENA, since alot of people don't know what that means.

[SleestakSooner]

Yes of course you can't let two people wearing the same number play on the field at the same time, but I think the point is you can't tell easily which of the two is actually on the field w/o the name on the jersey.

Having said that... stop all your whining people. If coach thinks this will help motivate the team to win us another NC who gives a **** if you can't tell which lineman made that great block to spring AD?

[Seamus]

Can we get it to say BigSportsandImports to replace the names? little league style?

How about Chico's Bail Bonds?

[Miko]

I'm almost sure that you can order a #12 with ENA, since alot of people don't know what that means.


Speaking of which, does anyone know if PT is aware of his moniker, ENA, on here and if so how he feels about it??

[GottaHavePride]

Let's hope not. I don't want to have to explain SoonerWill to PT. ;)

[yermom]

Could I leagally order a #28 with the name A.D. or a #12 with the name ENA???

they wouldn't let me put All Day on mine :mad:

but like pb said, i doubt anyone knows ENA

[Blue]

they wouldn't let me put All Day on mine :mad:

but like pb said, i doubt anyone knows ENA

You can always go to Hobby Lobby and have it stitched on...

[yermom]

it already says YERMOM on it :P

[goingoneight]

Does this mean the future holds no same-number players? I've kind of always wondered this one myself...

[soonerloyal]

It'll be fun to hear the idiots who regularly screw up OUr players' names. By the time they stutter in confusion & look up the name in their guide, the next play will already be over.

[DeWare94]

can someone explain to me what ENA means? im new

[Blue]

nm.

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/faq.php?faq=soonerfans_faq#faq_acronyms

YWIA :P

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I don't really care about the no name on the back of the jerseys. I honestly don't think Stoops is doing it as a motivating factor though. If they don't have a chip on their shoulder after the last few weeks...they aren't going to get one. I think this team is going to suprise ALOT of people. I think the offensive line is going to be better because they are going to take it personally if anything happens to Thompson. I think it is going to be like the Orange Bowl where the defense rallied around Heupel not winning the Heisman.

[AlbqSooner]

I think if they take the names off the jerseys and, as one poster said, go somewhat retro, they should take the face masks off so we can see which player is which. It might make the players more aggressive too.

[RADsooner]

this esplains it all......

http://www.newsok.com/article/2826628


By Justin Harper
The Oklahoman
NORMAN - Sure, everyone knows No. 28. Most know No. 42. And No. 12 will soon be easily recognizable. As for the rest, better keep a roster handy.

Fans who know their favorite player's number will have a distinct advantage when watching Oklahoma football games this season. Those expecting to figure out who's who by the name on the back of a player's jersey are out of luck.

Story continues below advertisement


OU will wear new Nike-designed jerseys and pants this season -- and while the look is virtually the same, the jerseys are cut different than others OU has worn. The new style would require a smaller name patch on the back, which would require lettering that is more narrow and tightly spaced.

Given that, coupled with coach Bob Stoops' desire to bolster team unity, Sooner players will not have names on the backs of their jerseys this season.

It will mark the first time since 1973 OU won't have surnames on football jerseys. In fact, OU has had the names on the back longer than it has had the "Sooners" name on the front, which came about in 1980.

Although Stoops has decided to not use the name plates, Greg Tipton, OU's director of athletics equipment, has the plates with each player's last name made up and ready to sew on if there is a change. In the past, name plates were rectangular, but the new ones are rounded off on the corners.

However, the facet of OU players' focus being on the team rather than the individual was an integral part of the nameless-look decision according to Stoops.

"It's about maybe being a little less self-centered and little more team-oriented, but that's a very small part of it," he said. "There's a whole lot more that goes into all this than having your name on a jersey. So, we'll see how it works."

Still, a primary factor was not being able to find the right look. The fabric name plates apparently didn't blend in visually. One issue is that the lettering is too small to read on longer names. Another is how the name plates are situated on the jersey when shoulder pads are worn.

Friday, 12 players were asked their preference and all 12 said they hoped that the name plates would be used.

"I've seen them and I think they look pretty good," said defensive back D.J. Wolfe. "They look different, kind like an oval. But I think it looks OK. But if it's about showing we're together as a team then I'm fine without having them. All of us are."

The Nike material, which is called Cordura, is 25 percent lighter than regular jerseys and the breathable fabric keeps players cooler and whisks away sweat. The pants do not have strings at the waist and have a feel similar to paper -- only with elasticity.

"We worked for about two years to get the exact look," Tipton said. "The first jersey (Nike) brought to us in the summer of 2004 we said no. In the summer of 2005 we said no to another one. But in October of '05 they finally had it where we wanted it."

The first two prototypes had too much solid material and not enough mesh on the front. The new ones have solid material on the back where the numbers are located. Also, the size of the numbers on the back weren't to OU's liking on the first model.

"We're a Nike program and one of their premier outlets. But we didn't want to mess with the integrity and look of our uniforms," Tipton said. "You're going to notice on game days that the jerseys are more streamline and have a better look. We've seen them on and the finished product looks good."

[DeWare94]

hmmmmm, i wonder if the jersey is cut like the miami jerseys, i wonder if "SOONERS" is stitched now

[DeWare94]

yea i can see the difference now
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/4498/okso1080804161024x768lp2.jpg
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/9136/okso1040804151024x768yx0.jpg

[Texas Golfer]

I'm sure the players would be saying that they're glad their names aren't on their backs if they made a huge mistake on a play.

[MamaMia]

No we won't. Only one of them can be on the field at a time (while wearing the same #).
I do plan on buying a program at the OU/osu and OU/texas game but printed this off. I'll take it along in the meantime to help me keep whos who straight. http://www.soonersports.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=190&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=300&SPSID=2470&SPORT_TAB_SEL=02

[HarrisTubbsFan]

Here's an even better roster

2006 OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL ROSTER
Roster updated August 5, 2006. Visit SoonerSports.com for the latest information on Oklahoma football.

OFFENSE
# Player Class Pos. Ht Wt Hometown (Previous School)
2 Gresham, Jermaine Fr. TE 6-7 230 Ardmore, Okla. (Ardmore HS)
3 Murray, DeMarco Fr. RB 6-0 183 Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman HS)
4 Kelly, Malcolm So. WR 6-4 214 Longview, Texas (Longview HS)
5 Nimmo, John QB
6 Johnson, Manuel So. WR 5-11 176 Gilmer, Texas (Gilmer HS)
8 Caleb, Brandon Fr. WR 6-1 194 Atlanta, Ga. (Fort Union Military Acad.)
9 Iglesias, Juaquin So. WR 6-0 198 Killeen, Texas (Killeen HS)
11 Halzle, Joey So. QB 6-4 201 Huntington Beach, Calif. (Golden West CC)
12 Thompson, Paul Sr. WR 6-4 210 Leander, Texas (Leander HS)
13 Madu, Mossis Fr. RB 6-1 190 Norman, Okla. (Norman HS)
14 Bradford, Sam Fr. QB 6-4 200 Oklahoma City, Okla. (PC North HS)
14 Whitson, Carter RFr. WR 5-11 190 Broken Arrow, Okla. (Broken Arrow HS)
15 Hardison, Jermaine Jr. WR 6-3 209 Midwest City, Okla. (Midwest City HS)
16 McEachern, Hays So. QB 5-11 180 Austin, Texas (Austin HS)
17 Huggins, Eric RFr. WR 6-3 200 Conway, S.C. (Conway HS)
19 Finley, Joe Jon Jr. TE 6-6 244 Arlington, Texas (Arlington HS)
21 Gutierrez, Jacob Jr. RB 5-6 186 San Antonio, Texas (Madison HS)
23 Patrick, Allen Jr. RB 6-1 195 Conway, S.C. (Independence CC)
24 Brown, Chris Fr. RB 5-10 192 Alexandria, Va. (Alexandria HS)
26 Chilcoat, Justen So. WR 6-0 195 Midwest City, Okla. (Midwest City HS)
27 Bothun, Garrett Jr. WR 5-9 173 Rowlett, Texas (Rowlett HS)
28 Peterson, Adrian Jr. RB 6-2 215 Palestine, Texas (Palestine HS)
29 Heath, Brad Jr. FB 6-0 222 Bedford, Texas (Bell HS)
34 Weyand, Ben RFr. TE 6-3 235 Frisco, Texas (Frisco HS)
34 Clapp, Matt So. FB 6-2 242 Phoenix, Ariz. (Paradise Valley HS)
40 Zaslaw, Dane Jr. FB 6-1 242 Edmond, Okla. (Memorial HS)
41 Gove, Derek RFr. RB 5-9 185 Carrollton, Texas (Creekview HS)
45 Hughley, Noah TE
50 Cooper, Jon So. OL 6-2 278 Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins HS)
56 Sheets, Nathan RFr. FB 5-10 205 Friendswood, Texas (Friendswood HS)
59 Guerrero, Joesph OL
60 Bailey, Curtis Fr. OL 6-7 340 Dallas, Texas (Carter HS)
65 Barresi, Ben RFr. OL 6-5 312 Edmond, Okla. (North HS)
66 Jones, Kevin OL
69 Buster, Luke OL
70 Brandon, Cory Fr. OL 6-6 265 Corsicana, Texas (Corsicana HS)
71 Howard, Zac OL
72 Robinson, George So. OL 6-5 332 Atlanta, Ga. (Washington HS)
73 Walker, Brandon So. OL 6-3 315 Detroit, Mich. (Coffeyville HS)
74 Simmons, Brian RFr. OL 6-4 285 Raleigh, N.C. (Hargrave Acad.)
75 Beeler, Chase Fr. OL 6-4 275 Jenks, Okla. (Jenks HS)
76 Braxton, Branndon So. OL 6-6 318 Youngstown, Ohio (Ursuline HS)
77 Moore, Sherrone Jr. OL 6-4 300 Derby, Kan. (Butler County CC)
79 Messner, Chris Sr. OL 6-6 280 Frederick, Okla. (Frederick HS)
80 English, Russell So. WR 5-8 170 Dallas, Texas (Highland Park HS)
80 Tennell, Adron Fr. WR 6-5 200 Irving, Texas (Irving HS)
81 Strong, Fred So. WR 6-1 202 Austin, Texas (Stephen F. Austin HS)
83 Eldridge, Brody RFr. TE 6-5 248 La Cygne, Kan. (Prairie View HS)
84 Allgood, Ryan TE
84 Chaney, Quentin So. WR 6-5 208 Tulsa, Okla. (Washington HS)
85 Smith, Kolby So. TE 6-3 227 Pender, Neb. (Pender HS)
87 Cummings, Aaron RFr. TE 6-4 240 Marlow, Okla. (Bray-Doyle HS)
88 Mensik, Eric TE 6-5 231 Fr. Rosenberg, Texas (Terry HS)
89 Poynter, Jonathan RFr. TE 6-4 226 Irving, Texas (Irving MacArthur HS)

DEFENSE
# Player Class Pos. Ht Wt Hometown (Previous School)
2 Jackson, Brian RFr. DB 6-1 190 De Soto, Texas (De Soto HS)
3 Smith, Reggie So. DB 6-1 199 Edmond, Okla. (Sante Fe HS)
4 Nelson, Jonathan Fr. DB 6-1 180 Mansfield, Texas (Summitt HS)
5 Harris, Nic So. DB 6-3 218 Alexandria, La. (Alexandria HS)
6 Carter, Jason Sr. DB 5-10 199 Tulsa, Okla. (Jenks HS)
8 Reynolds, Ryan So. LB 6-2 230 Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gormon Acad.)
11 Holmes, Lendy So. DB 6-0 196 Dallas , Texas (South Oak Cliff HS)
15 Franks, Dominque Fr. DB 6-0 178 Tulsa, Okla. (Union HS)
16 Baker, Lewis Jr. LB 6-2 210 Carrollton, Texas (Hebron HS)
18 Carter, Cortney RFr. DB 5-9 187 Duncanville, Texas (Duncanville HS)
20 Carter, Quinton Fr. DB 6-1 185 Las Vegas, Nev. (Cheyenne HS)
22 Clayton, Keenan RFr. DB 6-2 216 Sulphur Springs, Texas (Sulphur Springs HS)
24 Walker, Marcus Jr. DB 5-10 197 Waco, Texas (Waco HS)
25 Wolfe, D.J. Jr. DB 5-11 200 Lawton, Okla. (Eisenhower HS)
26 Bowers, Brett So. DB 5-11 194 Jacksonville, Fla. (Trinity Christian Acad.)
30 Robinson, Lamont RFr. LB 6-1 225 Salem, N.J. (Salem HS)
33 English, Auston So. DE 6-3 250 Canadian, Texas (Canadian HS)
40 Lofton, Curtis So. LB 6-1 238 Kingfisher, Okla. (Kingfisher HS)
41 Williams, Darien Jr. DB 5-10 197 Mesquite, Texas (North Mesquite HS)
42 Alexander, Rufus Sr. LB 6-1 231 Baton Rouge, La. (Christian Life Acad.)
44 Beal, Jeremy Fr. LB 6-2 243 Carrollton, Texas (Creekview HS)
45 Hardeman, Graygory RFr. DE 6-4 214 Madisonville, Texas (Madisonville HS)
46 Latimer, Zach Sr. LB 6-2 232 Denver, Colo. (Gateway HS)
48 Crow, Brandon Fr. LB 6-2 215 Comanche, Okla. (Comanche HS)
49 Pleasant, Ian Jr. LB 5-11 216 Alexandria, Va. (West Hills CC)
51 Pleasant, Demarrio Jr. LB 6-2 225 Lewisville , Texas (Lewisville HS)
53 Petersen, Kyle So. LB 6-2 212 Plano, Texas (Plano West HS)
54 Taggert, Thomas DT
57 Hesse, Brock RFr. LB 5-10 204 Mesquite, Texas (Ralph H. Poteet HS)
58 Thibodeaux, Calvin Sr. DE 6-1 255 Houston, Texas (Westbury HS)
62 Jimoh, Tola RFr. DE 6-0 228 Tulsa, Okla. (Union HS)
64 Williams, Trent Fr. OL 6-5 290 Longview, Texas (Longview HS)
68 Pendleton, Carl Jr. DT 6-5 285 Sapulpa, Okla. (Sapulpa HS)
78 Blackard, Billy RFr. DT 6-3 281 Claremore, Okla. (Claremore HS)
82 Nixon, Laenar Sr. DE 6-3 214 Miami, Fla. (Carol City HS)
85 Johnson, Tim Jr. DE 6-5 265 Homewood, Ill. (Northeast Okla. A&M)
86 Taylor, Adrian Fr. DE 6-5 280 Mansfield, Texas (Mansfield HS)
89 Moore, Cordero So. DT 6-3 297 Mesquite, Texas (Horn HS)
90 Coleman, Steven Jr. DT 6-4 310 Dallas, Texas (Skyline HS)
91 Dotson, Alonzo Jr. DE 6-4 252 Alief, Texas (Hastings HS)
92 Birdine, Larry Sr. DE 6-3 258 Lawton, Okla. (Eisenhower HS)
93 McCoy, Gerald Fr. DT 6-4 305 Oklahoma City, Okla. (Southeast HS)
94 Macon, Pryce Fr. DT 6-1 258 Corpus Cristi, Texas (Carroll HS)
95 Davis, Alan So. DE 6-2 250 Colleyville, Texas (Heritage HS)
96 Granger, DeMarcus RFr. DT 6-3 294 Dallas, Texas (Kimball HS)
97 Bennett, Cory So. DT 6-2 275 San Antonio, Texas (Roosevelt HS)
98 Williams, John Jr. DE 6-5 260 Houston, Texas (Lamar HS)
99 Ah You, C.J. Sr. DE 6-4 272 Highland, Utah (Snow College)

SPECIAL TEAMS
# Player Class Pos. Ht Wt Hometown (Previous School)
10 Hartley, Garrett Jr. K 5-9 186 Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll HS)
31 Cohen, Michael Jr. P 5-10 180 Houston, Texas (Kilgore College)
39 Knall, Mike Jr. P 5-9 182 Chaparral, Ariz. (Scottsdale CC)
52 Shaw, Derek DS

[Petro-Sooner]

The Nike material, which is called Cordura, is 25 percent lighter than regular jerseys

Cause the old jerseys really slowed players down a considerable amount. :rolleyes: Its BS. Use the old pattern for your new space age material. Problem solved.

[RumbleBritches]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/GDR18/OU2006Unis3.jpg

[goingoneight]

Thanks Nick


Ghey

Funny how these things end up this way...

[goingoneight]

I hate it; how are we supposed to keep up with the numbers of approx 100 different guys, counting walk-ons? I support Bob on almost everything, but i think this is stupid and smacks of USC crap

Study names, numbers, recruiting and video footage during the painful off-season like the rest of us do...

[goingoneight]

It'll be fun to see the idiot Hook 'em's who regularly screw up OUr players' names. By the time they stutter in confusion & look up the name in their guide, the next play will already be over. Touchdown Oklahoma!!!

Heh.

[umberto]

Here's an even better roster

2006 OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL ROSTER
Roster updated August 5, 2006. Visit SoonerSports.com for the latest information on Oklahoma football.

OFFENSE
# Player Class Pos. Ht Wt Hometown (Previous School)
2 Gresham, Jermaine Fr. TE 6-7 230 Ardmore, Okla. (Ardmore HS)
3 Murray, DeMarco Fr. RB 6-0 183 Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman HS)
4 Kelly, Malcolm So. WR 6-4 214 Longview, Texas (Longview HS)
5 Nimmo, John QB
6 Johnson, Manuel So. WR 5-11 176 Gilmer, Texas (Gilmer HS)
8 Caleb, Brandon Fr. WR 6-1 194 Atlanta, Ga. (Fort Union Military Acad.)
9 Iglesias, Juaquin So. WR 6-0 198 Killeen, Texas (Killeen HS)
11 Halzle, Joey So. QB 6-4 201 Huntington Beach, Calif. (Golden West CC)
12 Thompson, Paul Sr. WR 6-4 210 Leander, Texas (Leander HS)
13 Madu, Mossis Fr. RB 6-1 190 Norman, Okla. (Norman HS)
14 Bradford, Sam Fr. QB 6-4 200 Oklahoma City, Okla. (PC North HS)
14 Whitson, Carter RFr. WR 5-11 190 Broken Arrow, Okla. (Broken Arrow HS)
15 Hardison, Jermaine Jr. WR 6-3 209 Midwest City, Okla. (Midwest City HS)
16 McEachern, Hays So. QB 5-11 180 Austin, Texas (Austin HS)
17 Huggins, Eric RFr. WR 6-3 200 Conway, S.C. (Conway HS)
19 Finley, Joe Jon Jr. TE 6-6 244 Arlington, Texas (Arlington HS)
21 Gutierrez, Jacob Jr. RB 5-6 186 San Antonio, Texas (Madison HS)
23 Patrick, Allen Jr. RB 6-1 195 Conway, S.C. (Independence CC)
24 Brown, Chris Fr. RB 5-10 192 Alexandria, Va. (Alexandria HS)
26 Chilcoat, Justen So. WR 6-0 195 Midwest City, Okla. (Midwest City HS)
27 Bothun, Garrett Jr. WR 5-9 173 Rowlett, Texas (Rowlett HS)
28 Peterson, Adrian Jr. RB 6-2 215 Palestine, Texas (Palestine HS)
29 Heath, Brad Jr. FB 6-0 222 Bedford, Texas (Bell HS)
34 Weyand, Ben RFr. TE 6-3 235 Frisco, Texas (Frisco HS)
34 Clapp, Matt So. FB 6-2 242 Phoenix, Ariz. (Paradise Valley HS)
40 Zaslaw, Dane Jr. FB 6-1 242 Edmond, Okla. (Memorial HS)
41 Gove, Derek RFr. RB 5-9 185 Carrollton, Texas (Creekview HS)
45 Hughley, Noah TE
50 Cooper, Jon So. OL 6-2 278 Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins HS)
56 Sheets, Nathan RFr. FB 5-10 205 Friendswood, Texas (Friendswood HS)
59 Guerrero, Joesph OL
60 Bailey, Curtis Fr. OL 6-7 340 Dallas, Texas (Carter HS)
65 Barresi, Ben RFr. OL 6-5 312 Edmond, Okla. (North HS)
66 Jones, Kevin OL
69 Buster, Luke OL
70 Brandon, Cory Fr. OL 6-6 265 Corsicana, Texas (Corsicana HS)
71 Howard, Zac OL
72 Robinson, George So. OL 6-5 332 Atlanta, Ga. (Washington HS)
73 Walker, Brandon So. OL 6-3 315 Detroit, Mich. (Coffeyville HS)
74 Simmons, Brian RFr. OL 6-4 285 Raleigh, N.C. (Hargrave Acad.)
75 Beeler, Chase Fr. OL 6-4 275 Jenks, Okla. (Jenks HS)
76 Braxton, Branndon So. OL 6-6 318 Youngstown, Ohio (Ursuline HS)
77 Moore, Sherrone Jr. OL 6-4 300 Derby, Kan. (Butler County CC)
79 Messner, Chris Sr. OL 6-6 280 Frederick, Okla. (Frederick HS)
80 English, Russell So. WR 5-8 170 Dallas, Texas (Highland Park HS)
80 Tennell, Adron Fr. WR 6-5 200 Irving, Texas (Irving HS)
81 Strong, Fred So. WR 6-1 202 Austin, Texas (Stephen F. Austin HS)
83 Eldridge, Brody RFr. TE 6-5 248 La Cygne, Kan. (Prairie View HS)
84 Allgood, Ryan TE
84 Chaney, Quentin So. WR 6-5 208 Tulsa, Okla. (Washington HS)
85 Smith, Kolby So. TE 6-3 227 Pender, Neb. (Pender HS)
87 Cummings, Aaron RFr. TE 6-4 240 Marlow, Okla. (Bray-Doyle HS)
88 Mensik, Eric TE 6-5 231 Fr. Rosenberg, Texas (Terry HS)
89 Poynter, Jonathan RFr. TE 6-4 226 Irving, Texas (Irving MacArthur HS)

DEFENSE
# Player Class Pos. Ht Wt Hometown (Previous School)
2 Jackson, Brian RFr. DB 6-1 190 De Soto, Texas (De Soto HS)
3 Smith, Reggie So. DB 6-1 199 Edmond, Okla. (Sante Fe HS)
4 Nelson, Jonathan Fr. DB 6-1 180 Mansfield, Texas (Summitt HS)
5 Harris, Nic So. DB 6-3 218 Alexandria, La. (Alexandria HS)
6 Carter, Jason Sr. DB 5-10 199 Tulsa, Okla. (Jenks HS)
8 Reynolds, Ryan So. LB 6-2 230 Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gormon Acad.)
11 Holmes, Lendy So. DB 6-0 196 Dallas , Texas (South Oak Cliff HS)
15 Franks, Dominque Fr. DB 6-0 178 Tulsa, Okla. (Union HS)
16 Baker, Lewis Jr. LB 6-2 210 Carrollton, Texas (Hebron HS)
18 Carter, Cortney RFr. DB 5-9 187 Duncanville, Texas (Duncanville HS)
20 Carter, Quinton Fr. DB 6-1 185 Las Vegas, Nev. (Cheyenne HS)
22 Clayton, Keenan RFr. DB 6-2 216 Sulphur Springs, Texas (Sulphur Springs HS)
24 Walker, Marcus Jr. DB 5-10 197 Waco, Texas (Waco HS)
25 Wolfe, D.J. Jr. DB 5-11 200 Lawton, Okla. (Eisenhower HS)
26 Bowers, Brett So. DB 5-11 194 Jacksonville, Fla. (Trinity Christian Acad.)
30 Robinson, Lamont RFr. LB 6-1 225 Salem, N.J. (Salem HS)
33 English, Auston So. DE 6-3 250 Canadian, Texas (Canadian HS)
40 Lofton, Curtis So. LB 6-1 238 Kingfisher, Okla. (Kingfisher HS)
41 Williams, Darien Jr. DB 5-10 197 Mesquite, Texas (North Mesquite HS)
42 Alexander, Rufus Sr. LB 6-1 231 Baton Rouge, La. (Christian Life Acad.)
44 Beal, Jeremy Fr. LB 6-2 243 Carrollton, Texas (Creekview HS)
45 Hardeman, Graygory RFr. DE 6-4 214 Madisonville, Texas (Madisonville HS)
46 Latimer, Zach Sr. LB 6-2 232 Denver, Colo. (Gateway HS)
48 Crow, Brandon Fr. LB 6-2 215 Comanche, Okla. (Comanche HS)
49 Pleasant, Ian Jr. LB 5-11 216 Alexandria, Va. (West Hills CC)
51 Pleasant, Demarrio Jr. LB 6-2 225 Lewisville , Texas (Lewisville HS)
53 Petersen, Kyle So. LB 6-2 212 Plano, Texas (Plano West HS)
54 Taggert, Thomas DT
57 Hesse, Brock RFr. LB 5-10 204 Mesquite, Texas (Ralph H. Poteet HS)
58 Thibodeaux, Calvin Sr. DE 6-1 255 Houston, Texas (Westbury HS)
62 Jimoh, Tola RFr. DE 6-0 228 Tulsa, Okla. (Union HS)
64 Williams, Trent Fr. OL 6-5 290 Longview, Texas (Longview HS)
68 Pendleton, Carl Jr. DT 6-5 285 Sapulpa, Okla. (Sapulpa HS)
78 Blackard, Billy RFr. DT 6-3 281 Claremore, Okla. (Claremore HS)
82 Nixon, Laenar Sr. DE 6-3 214 Miami, Fla. (Carol City HS)
85 Johnson, Tim Jr. DE 6-5 265 Homewood, Ill. (Northeast Okla. A&M)
86 Taylor, Adrian Fr. DE 6-5 280 Mansfield, Texas (Mansfield HS)
89 Moore, Cordero So. DT 6-3 297 Mesquite, Texas (Horn HS)
90 Coleman, Steven Jr. DT 6-4 310 Dallas, Texas (Skyline HS)
91 Dotson, Alonzo Jr. DE 6-4 252 Alief, Texas (Hastings HS)
92 Birdine, Larry Sr. DE 6-3 258 Lawton, Okla. (Eisenhower HS)
93 McCoy, Gerald Fr. DT 6-4 305 Oklahoma City, Okla. (Southeast HS)
94 Macon, Pryce Fr. DT 6-1 258 Corpus Cristi, Texas (Carroll HS)
95 Davis, Alan So. DE 6-2 250 Colleyville, Texas (Heritage HS)
96 Granger, DeMarcus RFr. DT 6-3 294 Dallas, Texas (Kimball HS)
97 Bennett, Cory So. DT 6-2 275 San Antonio, Texas (Roosevelt HS)
98 Williams, John Jr. DE 6-5 260 Houston, Texas (Lamar HS)
99 Ah You, C.J. Sr. DE 6-4 272 Highland, Utah (Snow College)

SPECIAL TEAMS
# Player Class Pos. Ht Wt Hometown (Previous School)
10 Hartley, Garrett Jr. K 5-9 186 Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll HS)
31 Cohen, Michael Jr. P 5-10 180 Houston, Texas (Kilgore College)
39 Knall, Mike Jr. P 5-9 182 Chaparral, Ariz. (Scottsdale CC)
52 Shaw, Derek DS

This list sounds like what Big Bob reads off to you as he's missing the actual call in the game. "Demarcus Granger, Sophmore, six foot three, 294 from Kimball HS in Dallas, wait, touchdown, no fumble, no timeout..." :D

[n8v_ndn]

The descriptions sound a lot like the Hurricanes jersies--rounded name plates, weird alien tech material, and the pants. Please don't be *those* pants...they were literally see through once the sweat got going

[soonerboy_odanorth]

Finally! Back to the narrow stripes on the pants. Didn't care for the wider ones...

[RedstickSooner]

This is such BS.

If it's emphasizing team over individuals, then make a change that would REALLY matter - have the in-game announcer only refer to players by their numbers when calling the plays during the game.

If your team is screwed up enough to need a gimmick like changing the jerseys to eliminate names which are really there for the fans in the first place, your team is too screwed up for such a change to do any good at all.

[Blues1]

We don't need names on Jerseys to win National Championships - Just ask any of the Sooners from 1955 or 1956......Believe me back in those days everyone knew Tommy McDonald was number 25 - etc etc...


Keep Rockin'

[soonerjoker]

gee whiz redstick, we agree on this.

[Rogue]

I don't like change.
-Rogue 1999

[Big Red Ron]

This is such BS.

If it's emphasizing team over individuals, then make a change that would REALLY matter - have the in-game announcer only refer to players by their numbers when calling the plays during the game.

If your team is screwed up enough to need a gimmick like changing the jerseys to eliminate names which are really there for the fans in the first place, your team is too screwed up for such a change to do any good at all.We were changing jerseys this year anyway. The look pretty much the same but they were having dificulty with getting the same letters we had before for the names to fit right on the back. It isn't just the team stuff.