OU controls own destiny
OSU destination: Independence Bowl
Win over Nebraska could mean trip to Arizona

 
By George Schroeder
Published: November 26, 2006

STILLWATER — In his distinctive, pale yellow sportscoat, Jay Fields waited patiently for his chance.

"Congratulations," the Fiesta Bowl representative told Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops . "I hope we see you."

That was about it. These days, that's all bowl reps do. No more smoke-filled rooms, not really.

A few feet away in another room in Gallagher-Iba Arena , two guys in navy blazers got a few minutes...


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