Many fans want ‘Home of the Sooners’ refrain to stop

 
BY JAKE TROTTER | Modified: November 13, 2009 at 9:39 am | Published: November 13, 2009   

NORMAN — A controversy is brewing in Norman.

But it goes beyond play-calling, injuries or development of the offensive line.

photo - University of Oklahoma football fans wave flags Sept. 11, 2004, during the national anthem at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial  Stadium. Before each game, many OU fans shout "home of the Sooners” at the end of the anthem. The chant is causing a controversy. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman Archive
University of Oklahoma football fans wave flags Sept. 11, 2004, during the national anthem at Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Before each game, many OU fans shout "home of the Sooners” at the end of the anthem. The chant is causing a controversy. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman Archive

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This controversy has carried into the stands at the University of Oklahoma, where two of the state’s passions are clashing: patriotism and Sooner football.

Before each game, OU...
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