Bloomberg — ‘our newest Sooner' — receives honorary degree
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg joked he was third choice as the University of Oklahoma 's commencement speaker Friday night — after football star Adrian Peterson and " American Idol ” contestant Sanjaya Malakar .
But Bloomberg said he was vying for the opportunity to take part in a special tradition.
"I've always wanted to say this,” Bloomberg said before shouting "Boomer” into the crowd at Gaylor...
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