The 2022 Oklahoma Sooners wrapped up spring ball with a spring game that had a record crowd, a Heisman statue presentation, more than 200 former players, and more than 50 recruits on hand. Oh, and some football was played.
It wasn’t a clean spring performance with several turnovers and other miscues, but it was a fantastic way to end the spring in the Red’s 21-17 win over the White.
For the last four months, Brent Venables has been rebuilding a foundation of a program that while successful under the last coaching staff, had begun to lose its edge, missing the College Football Playoff in back-to-back seasons and failing to qualify for the Big 12 championship.
On a windy April day in the spring, the Sooners stood out and provided a lift for a program and a fan base eager to turn the page and begin the Brent Venables era of football.
As the Sooners begin pursuit of National Championship No. 8, here are 8 takeaways from Oklahoma’s spring game.
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Sooner Nation Showed Up and Showed Out
Apr 23, 2022; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners former player Baker Mayfield poses for a photo with the Heisman trophy after his statue is unveiled during the spring game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables challenged Sooner Nation to show their commitment to the program by showing up for the spring game. Sooner Nation answered the call by packing 75,000 fans into Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
It was such an impressive turnout that it had the rest of college football either impressed or defending their favorite team’s lack of attendance.
As Oklahoma fans have done all offseason, on social media, their presence in Norman on Saturday showed a passion and excitement for their program that few can match.
With a move to the SEC coming in the next few years, Oklahoma fans will feel right at home with some of the epic gameday atmospheres in…
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