OU football: Restoring the rivalry

 
By Jake Trotter | Modified: November 1, 2008 at 11:32 am | Published: November 1, 2008   

NORMAN — Nebraska’s last visit to Oklahoma resulted in a low point for one of college football’s greatest all-time rivalries.

Former Nebraska coach Bill Callahan called Sooner fans "(expletive) hillbillies.” A Nebraska lineman collided with a Ruf/Nek, leading to a felony assault trial. Sooner fans booed Nebraska for attempting a field goal as time expired. Nebraska fans accused OU of running up the score.

photo - Allen Patrick of OU is tackled by Ola Dagunduro, left, and Corey McKean of Nebraska in the second half of the Big 12 Championship game during the University of Oklahoma Sooners ( OU) college football game against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers (NU) at Arrowhead Stadium, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, in Kansas City, Mo. By Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Allen Patrick of OU is tackled by Ola Dagunduro, left, and Corey McKean of Nebraska in the second half of the Big 12 Championship game during the University of Oklahoma Sooners ( OU) college football game against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers (NU) at Arrowhead Stadium, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, in Kansas City, Mo. By Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman

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