Another great Sooner team. Went on to destroy Auburn and Heisman QB Sullivan in the Sugar Bowl. Sullivan won thanks to OU's more talented QB Mildren and HB Pruit splitting votes.
Only now did I find out that Jack Mildren died. Young man at 58, hard to believe that a tough as nails guy like him would go so soon. This was before my time, but playing FB in the 80's, we still went up against teams that ran the optionWB. Hated to play against it and I never was more worn out as when we did. He was a great one, one of the finest at it ever. RIP, let the perpetual light shine on ya....
Thanks for the memories Jack. I remember watching the OU/Texas game of 1971. It seems like just yesterday. God bless you Jack. Oklahoma is a lesser place without you.......
Let's hope the success of GT and Navy will encourage a major D-1 athletic director to bring back the Triple Option: the greatest rushing offense ever!
Great Texas boy - great man. RIP and thanks for sharing. I remember this game very well. I was 9 years old, a Texas fan (still am) and couldn't imagine all those great Texas HS players crossing the river. Thanks again -& Hook'em Horns!
I am a life long Nebraskan, NU grad and was a boy in 71. I grew up rooting against the sooners but you must admit, these highlights capture the feared OU wishbone very well. Thank God the HUSKERS found a way to stop it a few times
he is the godfather, and such a great man. he could have lived off of his ou and pro career, but he was such a gentleman. he was my hero, and he is looking down on us with a smile on his face, because we are looking at him on the net. he is an icon
Another great Sooner team. Went on to destroy Auburn and Heisman QB Sullivan in the Sugar Bowl. Sullivan won thanks to OU's more talented QB Mildren and HB Pruit splitting votes.
killcasualfan 4 months ago
RIP Mr. Mildren
mametz 7 months ago
BTW, 48-27 OU, which fueled to coming fires of the "Game of the Century"
MegaForgetful1 8 months ago
Wasn't former Redskin Mike Thomas on the 71 Sooners? I think He eventually played for UNLV
MrTennesseeVols 9 months ago
@MrTennesseeVols I think he was a freshman in 73 not 71
shuckers52 7 months ago
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@MrTennesseeVols I think he was a freshman in 73 not 71
shuckers52 7 months ago
Jackie Wishbone. . . RIP
olzawski 1 year ago
At the risk of sounding unappreciative, can someone post clips of the '73 Texas/OU game? My favorite!
LarryRickenbacker 1 year ago
@LarryRickenbacker yeah, ou destroyed texas, 52-13
graciemaemarie11 5 months ago
The Red River Border War
FRSFreeStatePlus 1 year ago
Greg Pruitt, Roy Bell, Joe Wylie, Leon Crosswhite, Jack Mildren. Tom Brahaney
Need I say more?
JimInNashville 1 year ago
Jack Mildren #11, RIP
HazMatCFO 1 year ago
Oklahoma vs Texas is a Border War in the best sense of the term
ErikS1975FreeState 1 year ago
I'm a Longhorn fan and this video brings back some hazy memories from my childhood. Great footage, great piece of music, thanks for posting.
ryznaga 1 year ago
Only now did I find out that Jack Mildren died. Young man at 58, hard to believe that a tough as nails guy like him would go so soon. This was before my time, but playing FB in the 80's, we still went up against teams that ran the optionWB. Hated to play against it and I never was more worn out as when we did. He was a great one, one of the finest at it ever. RIP, let the perpetual light shine on ya....
ripperduck 1 year ago
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I am getting so old.
dwade1962eagle 1 year ago
Thanks for the memories Jack. I remember watching the OU/Texas game of 1971. It seems like just yesterday. God bless you Jack. Oklahoma is a lesser place without you.......
SuperBrotherBob 2 years ago
I am getting so old.
dwade1962eagle 1 year ago
Let's hope the success of GT and Navy will encourage a major D-1 athletic director to bring back the Triple Option: the greatest rushing offense ever!
LarryRickenbacker 2 years ago
Great Texas boy - great man. RIP and thanks for sharing. I remember this game very well. I was 9 years old, a Texas fan (still am) and couldn't imagine all those great Texas HS players crossing the river. Thanks again -& Hook'em Horns!
blurt06 2 years ago
I am a Husker fan, but this is pretty cool.
jseaman1 2 years ago
OU OU OU OU OU OU OU!!!!! YEA!
burritocandynugget 2 years ago
I am a life long Nebraskan, NU grad and was a boy in 71. I grew up rooting against the sooners but you must admit, these highlights capture the feared OU wishbone very well. Thank God the HUSKERS found a way to stop it a few times
fuhrmaj62 2 years ago
Very nice tribute to a wonderful man, and a pioneer in the game.. Does anyone know the name of the song in the video? Nice touch..
BHBINC 3 years ago
You were my hero 11...
Dad2sca 3 years ago
RIP, jack
oufan7795 3 years ago
God bless you Jack. BOOMER SOONER!
noveds07 3 years ago
he is the godfather, and such a great man. he could have lived off of his ou and pro career, but he was such a gentleman. he was my hero, and he is looking down on us with a smile on his face, because we are looking at him on the net. he is an icon
cajundumbo 3 years ago
the Godfather of the wishbone,,,,,RIP Jack!
36chambersmc36 3 years ago
RIP JACK MILDREN--BOOMER SOONER.
Iemonette 3 years ago
And they come thruogh with a big win go sooners
nino200 4 years ago
GO OU SOONERS GO! READY TO PLAY AGAINST TEXAS ha ha ha!!!!!! OU promises to beat Texas on Oct 6, 2007
LChaim2007 4 years ago