Oklahoma football: Fans go through stages of grief

After watching the Sooners fall to Kansas State, we've taken comments from NewsOK.com and emails to provide examples of fans experiencing each stage.

 
By Jason Kersey | Published: October 1, 2012   

NORMAN — Oklahoma football fans — like fans of most any sports team — can be a fickle bunch, especially after a loss.

The Sooners' most recent setback last weekend sent even the most loyal of fans into their usual post-loss stages of grief.

photo - Kansas State’s Collin Klein, left, is being bashed by some OU fans, despite beating the Sooners.  Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Kansas State’s Collin Klein, left, is being bashed by some OU fans, despite beating the Sooners. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman

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Like the Kubler-Ross model for stages a person goes through when dealing with a lost loved one or their own impending mortality — denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance — the...
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