Anyone who follows college football know that the University of Oklahoma is a powerhouse. The Sooners have won seven NCAA Football championships in their storied history and once reeled off 47 straight victories under legendary coach Bud Wilkinson.
However, what is interesting to note this year is that BOTH it's men's and women's basketball teams are en route to stellar seasons.
The men's team current record is 21-1, and they are ranked #2 in the country in the polls. That ranking puts them ahead of such perennial national leaders as Duke, North Carolina, and Kansas. This year, they are being led by a Sophomore, Blake Griffin, who is a leading candidate for Player of the year, and likely will be a first round draft choice by the NBA when the season ends. This may be the year the Sooners reach the Final Four in the National Championships during the so-called March Madness, barring, of course, and season-ending injuries, or unlikely stumbles.
In women's basketball, the Sooners are led by Courtney Parish, the senior Center for OU, who recently had her record of 112 double-doubles ended. The women's basketball team is also ranked #2 in the nation with a record of 19-2 and have won their last 15 games, after a loss to #1 ranked UConn on the road. Courtney Parish, like her counterpart (Griffin) on the men's team, will likely be drafted high by the WNBA.
In Oklahoma, the pride one feels in it's Universities' sports achievements runs deep. For too long the state was ONLY known for OU's football prowess, and Oklahoma State's Basketball program. However, this past year saw the emergence of Oklahoma State in football, who look to be even better next year, Tulsa's high scoring offense in football, and now, the Sooner basketball program.
We're doing fine, Oklahoma - Oklahoma - O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A-, OKLAHOMA!
Old Fart Mike
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