BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
OU star women's basketball player Courtney Paris hopped into Jimmy's Egg with a friend Saturday. She still had the eye of the tiger and looked like she was ready to post up anyone and everyone in the place. What was on the table before the crown princess of Oklahoma Basketball? An omelet and pancakes.
Saturday, September 19th found a couple of former super football stars in Norman for the Sooners' ballgame against Tulsa. The Boz, Brian Bosworth, was standing on the sidelines with the team, as he often does, and seemed to be enjoying the nice weather as he rooted the Sooner defense to a shut-out win. Bosworth was an anchor at linebacker during the 1985 national championship season.
On a cool November day, during the fall of 1975, in Columbia, Missouri, OU was trailing and had been struggling with the Tigers. The University of Missouri grounds crew had not cut the grass on the field for some time, in an effort to slow down the speedy Oklahoma offensive backfield. It worked until the closing minutes of the game.
That's when number 24 broke loose into the Mizzou secondary, and raced as fast as his painted silver shoes would carry him into the end zone. Within a TD (No, not Tom Dirato) the Sooners scored again and went for the two-point conversion. The play was called for number 24. Coach Barry Switzer's $100 per hour babysitter carried the day and the Sooners were not derailed from winning their 5th national title as a result, defeating Michigan in the Orange Bowl, 14-6.
Switzer's former childcare specialist was on the sideline on the 19th, in a navy blazer and a white ballcap. He wore some light trousers. "Hey, that's Little Joe down there." "It is?" "Yeah." "And he's wearing silver shoes." Joe Washington was wearing custom silver shoes he had not painted himself. There was on Sooner legend and champion, guiding more young champions. Way to go Little Joe!
THE CRIMSON REEL
Hey, CPEL sorts through the latest flicks for you. Don't waste any more time going over lists of movies online or in the newspapers. Read CPEL and get the straight scoop before you head out to a favorite local theater and drop some change on a groaner. Here are a few ratings you can count on.
Transformers 2: This movie, released summer 2009, is as good, maybe better than the first installment. The characters already introduced in round one, they, the storyline and the Spielberg humor have definitely matured over time.
The story takes more than a coupla of twists and turns (What kid is going to tell his alien robot 2010 Chevy Camaro a.k.a. Bumble Bee to stay home from college?!?). Out dvd October 20th, this is one of the only movies in recent memory worth the price of prime-time admission.
G-Force: When a classified project is cancelled, secret agent guinea pigs go on a cute high-tech 3-Dimensional romp through sparks and attack appliances, leaving behind a trail of bewildered looks and destruction. Can they defeat the ultimate enemy? Hope so! Sort of a spoof of some other movies, only the younger crowd will like this great one for young kids. Other than that, save your cash for another movie going adventures.
All About Steve: Currently in theaters, Sandra Bullock has been in bigger movies and is probably trying to forget taking part in this one. Oklahoma City gets a mention when protesters are gathered to debate about a newborn infant with three legs. There is a near riot as the groups attempt to persuade the parents to decide to keep the leg or amputate. Further evidence the common sense located in this part of the nation has relegated it to flyover zone status.
Reminiscent of Something About Mary, this show is an off-the-wall, face in hands, comedy that seems to spiral downhill at the beginning and skids to a predictable finish, considering it's a story about mass media and misunderstanding, two things which go hand in hand. Save yourself the trouble and watch laundry tumble dry.
Harry Potter XLIII: The Half-Blood Prince: Another summer/fallish film, the mystical effects in the Potter series are fairly mind-blowing and downright creepy sometimes. Fortunately for CPEL's reviewers, it's easy to pick up the story and let the imagination run wild, even at the 6th motion picture in the list. Who couldn't use a little "liquid luck" these days?
Jokes have been made about the aging acting corps but there aren't many studios out there making movies like these. Whether Potter is controversial or not for moviegoers, these are some well made thought provoking movies. A niche audience gets its next dose of HP in what won't be the last spooky movie surrounding Hogwartz. See it, if you dare.
TULSA
After the loss at Oklahoma, Tulsa cleaned up on overmatched Sam Houston State 56-3. Then after one week at home all season so far, the Hurricane came up with a 27-10 win at Rice. TU's next outing is on Wednesday night, October 14th, when Boise State visits Chapman Stadium/Skelly Field in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a mid-week televised contest.
Tulsa is currently 4-1 with the only loss to the Sooners. Boise State is 5-0. National sportscasters are already making a case for the Broncos to make a BCS bowl at the end of this season. There is a lot of football to play before that happens but, realistically, the Golden Hurricane is the only thing between Boise and an undefeated season.
TU needs a good crowd to win Wednesday. There may be some local factors hindering that. First of all, the Tulsa State Fair will have come to an end 3 days before, whisking much of Tulsa's expendable entertainment income away with it. Secondly, the Oklahoma City Thunder will be holding an exhibition game, against the Miami Heat, at the BOk Center downtown which tips off at the same instant as the kick-off at TU. Fans should plan on bringing jackets, potato mashers and anything else that will help deal with the red hot Broncos. Tulsa 38, Potato Horses 41.
ARKANSAS
Just when it looked like pigs could fly, the Hogs became a sandy spot underneath the Crimson Tide at Tuscaloosa, Alabama on September 26th to the tune of 35-7. Then on October 3rd, U of A was able to defeat Texas A&M, 47-19, at Jerry's World in Dallas, Texas brining the season total to 2 wins, 2 losses. Next up for the Razorbacks is a visit from undefeated Auburn. An 11am CDT kick-off will ensure Arkansas fans can get all their weekend chores completed after the loss. Auburn 30, Hogs 6.
TENNESSEE
The still fragile Volunteers, now at 2-3 on the season, defeated the Ohio Bobcats 34-23 on October 3rd, before dropping a 26-22 decision to Auburn at Knoxville, Tennessee. There's probably no shame in the loss since the 5-0 Tigers are currently tied for first place with Alabama in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference. Maybe the ragtag Vols were thinking ahead to their annual donnybrook with Georgia, coming up this Saturday.
The game will also be at Neyland Cathedral in Tennessee. This should be an evenly matched event but UT has already lost a couple of games they could have been more competitive in so they'll follow suit and let the Dawgs have this one late in the game. Rocky Top and UGA won't be meeting at the hydrant after this game. Bulldogs 24, Volunteers 22.
OKLAHOMA STATE
After having their own Rice boil in Stillwater, Oklahoma 41-24, followed by rambling all over Grambling State 56-6, the Cowboys had a week off to recuperate from some injuries and get ready for Big 12 Conference play. This week finds the Pokes traveling to College Station, Texas for a game at Texas A&M. The Fightin' Texas Aggies have been down in recent years but have had a few shining moments already this season leading up to their current 3-1 record. OSU shouldn't have much trouble winning the game and coming back to a home date with Missouri on October 17th. OSU 45, Texas Aggies 16.
OKLAHOMA
The Sooners had September 26th off. Maybe it was a good thing? Maybe it was a bad thing? October 3rd found Oklahoma and a few fans in muggy, Miami, Florida to play a former rival Hurricanes team from the University of Miami. Things looked great until the Miami offensive coordinator found a big hole in the middle of the Oklahoma defense and Sooner star running back, Demarco Murray found himself on the turf after sliding down, untouched, on more than one critical play in the game.
Then with visions of BYU dancing in Sooner fans' heads, Oklatanic sank into the breezy Atlantic, 21-20. Oklahoma is now 2-2. OU's struggles on defense were equaled by offensive lethargy which was best illustrated with hand-offs to running backs straight up the middle of the closing Miami defense on 3rd down and double-digit situations way too many times.
This weekend Baylor visits Norman, Oklahoma for the Sooners' conference opener. Baylor is outmanned and OU shouldn't have trouble but they'll find a way to struggle enough for a few loud groans to float over campus. It shouldn't shock the most casual observer if the crimson club hands the game to Baylor in preparation for the Texas Longhorns the following week, at a lovely neutral site in Dallas, Texas. Sooners 29, Bears 28. Will Bradford be back in time for the burnt orange? With Jermaine Gresham and Ryan Broyles out, will it matter?
The CPEL refuses to report on Oklahoma any more this season unless the Sooners' record is above .500. If at any time this season, OU's record dips below .500, the CPEL will replace Oklahoma's space with restaurant reviews. Hopefully there will be coverage of the Sooners after the Baylor game. If not, you know,… At least Tums help with indigestion. Alka-Seltzer couldn't cut through that display Saturday night and the fans deserve better.
THE PERCENTAGES
When the toils of life infringe on the entertainment section, the CPEL doesn't make it to the box so last week was not picked by CPEL. The record after the previous week's perfect 4-0 picks landed a 12-5 record. That's 70% for all those Miami Dolphins moonlighting at Hurricanes out there.
Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!
Carlos
www.crimsonpigskin.com
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