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Texas-OU: The game’s the same but not the name ("Shootout" no longer)
Austin American-Statesman ^ | Wednesday, August 10, 2005 | Cedric Golden

Posted on 08/10/2005 10:28:52 AM PDT by WestTexasWend

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To: WestTexasWend

At the statesman.com, where the story originates, there is a voting poll assessing fan sentiment about the change. Ninety percent preferred the old name, "Red River Shoutout." Anybody can check in and vote.

Obviously it is the corporate wimps at Southwestern Bell who are driving this change. If I were a SWB customer, I would call them and voice my displeasure at their meddling with a great tradition.

GO SOONERS!


41 posted on 08/10/2005 12:19:31 PM PDT by Orca (Southwestern Bell wimps go home!)
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To: wolfcreek
You know why the corn North of the Red River leans South?

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.Texas sucks....

42 posted on 08/10/2005 12:21:47 PM PDT by Osage Orange (Long DEPO)
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To: WestTexasWend
Southwestern Bell has re-upped its $$ sponsorship of the annual Texas-Oklahoma showdown in Dallas. And it has changed the name slightly of what used to be the SBC Red River Shootout. For the next three years, the game will be called the SBC Red River Rivalry.

So...I guess now...it's the "Rivalry at the OK Corral"?

43 posted on 08/10/2005 12:23:53 PM PDT by Osage Orange (Long DEPO)
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To: wolfcreek

Welcome to FR.


44 posted on 08/10/2005 12:28:26 PM PDT by WestTexasWend
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To: WestTexasWend

I certainly hope so. I'm more worried that they'll come after Okla. States Pistol Pete.....


45 posted on 08/10/2005 12:37:38 PM PDT by Jrabbit
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To: OkieDokie1000

Oh, c'mon, say it: get buzzed and take a leak on Big Tex before the game. We used to entertain at the Texas Exes tent before the game, and there was always a good bet some big-gut Bubba would be passed out on his gorgeous big-haired blond trophy wife/squeeze. That's what flasks go into boots for, I guess.


46 posted on 08/10/2005 1:23:21 PM PDT by jagusafr (The proof that we are rightly related to God is that we do our best whether we feel inspired or not")
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To: cweese

I've wondered why the don't alternate locations.

As for Peterson, he's got pro written all over him. He was amazing last year for a College rookie


47 posted on 08/10/2005 2:06:48 PM PDT by Asphalt (Join my NFL ping list! FReepmail me| The best things in life aren't things)
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To: johnb838

It's odd that you think the Yell Leaders are pretty. Having some doubts about your "lifestyle choice"?

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48 posted on 08/11/2005 9:03:54 AM PDT by Scourge of God (What goes here?)
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To: Scourge of God

No, *I* don't find the "yell leaders" as you like to call them, "pretty", but they're cheerleaders so I guess you must. They sure like to follow each other around and beat each other up though. They remind me of all the guys in Top Gun. "I'd ride yore tail anytime, Rooster!"


49 posted on 08/11/2005 11:47:15 AM PDT by johnb838 (In peace sons bury their fathers. In time of war, fathers bury their sons.)
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