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OU's Bradford wins the Heisman

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Published: December 13, 2008


Heisman Trophy finalist Oklahoma's Sam Bradford speaks to reporters during a news conference, Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

NEW YORK — Time to begin work on a fifth bronze sculpture for Oklahoma's Heisman Park.

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Saturday night, Sooner sophomore quarterback Sam Bradford was awarded the 74th Heisman Trophy, completing a meteoric rise for the Oklahoma City native, who just two summers ago was mired in a three-way battle for the starting job.

In one of the most competitive Heisman races in years, Bradford edged out Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and Texas quarterback Colt McCoy to become OU's fifth Heisman winner.

Bradford received 300 of a possible 875 first-place votes and totaled 1,726 points. McCoy received 266 first-place votes and 1,604 total points. Tebow actually finished with more first place votes than Bradford with 309, but ended up in third in the voting with 1,575 total points.

Bradford joins former OU running backs Billy Vessels (1952), Steve Owens (1969) and Billy Sims (1978) and quarterback Jason White (2003) as Sooner Heisman winners.

Only Notre Dame, Ohio State and Southern California have more Heisman winners than OU.

Bradford was considered by many pre-Heisman polls to be the frontrunner, after leading the nation with 48 touchdowns throws and a 186.3 passing efficiency rating, as well as quarterbacking the highest-scoring offense in college football's postwar era.

Bradford also led OU to a Big 12 title and an appearance in the Jan. 8 BCS National Championship in Miami, where the Sooners will face Tebow's Gators.

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I knew Sam would win all along....he was the most talented and deserving person for the win! CONGRATS SAM.....BOOMER SOONER!!!
Sooner Born, Sooner Country - Dec 14, 2008 at 10:32 am
Congrats to Sam. Good luck in the MNC game. GO POKES!
Chris, Jones - Dec 14, 2008 at 9:40 am
awww so sad how the haters are here putting down us SOONERS,but there is good reason why we are where we are.So quit your whining and sit back and watch us win GO SOONERS you are always #1 with me!!!!
kelly, oklahoma city - Dec 14, 2008 at 8:30 am
That away Sammy B! I love how all the haters are talking about the Heisman curse just because I know every Texas fan wants to see it happen to Sam, but it wont because Sam doesnt fold when under pressure. Just remember this in 2003 Jason White won it, then the next year Matt Leinart won it, then they played against each other for the national title down in Miami and every OU fan knows how that turned out. Well since Tim Tebow won it last year and Sam won it this year, they're playing against each other for the national title down in Miami....deja vu I think so! Boomer Sooner
Jacob, Sherman - Dec 14, 2008 at 4:17 am
Wow. Serious sour grapes from Joe and Mike.

Guys like that are, in some weird way, addicted to OU.

They always have to follow OU to know if anyone beat OU. They watch OU's schedule just as closely as OU fans do, so that they'll know who to cheer for next game.

They'll chant other team's chants, wear other team's colors, anything to show they're existing only for OU losses.

Kinda sad really. I wonder what it would be like to be a negative fan to that degree. Such a sour outlook on life. Based on disliking something instead of rooting something on. How depressing.

You guys make me sad.
Grant, Edmond - Dec 14, 2008 at 1:58 am
WATCH SAM BRADFORD RECEIVE THE HEISMAN TROPY IN NYC!!!
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GO SOONERS! WIN THE BCS!!!
DJ, NINEVEH - Dec 14, 2008 at 1:05 am
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Well now Joe is alright. I like him.
Jeff, Tulsa - Dec 13, 2008 at 10:57 pm
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JOe, austin,

Stuff it....
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Simms may have been saying "Boomer"--but the crowd was yelling back at him with a "Sooner". The crowd played along......
P, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 10:22 pm
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Hey guys, leave Mike alone. After all, Rex Grossman represents the Gators so well.
MartzMimic, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 10:12 pm
BOOMER SOONER! in the limelight! we are the most decorated football program in the big 12. And one of the top 5 in the nation and climbing soon after we get NUMBER 8!!!
Josh, shawnee - Dec 13, 2008 at 10:06 pm
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Sam, Coach Stoops and all the other's were great representativesg for Oklahoma! Thanks to all of them!! Billy Sims was just showing the same enthusiasm we were all having at the moment!
Janet, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Ok, well done Sam and team! Now put the statue on the shelf and keep your momentum! "Go Big Red!" Knock Florida OUT!
Jeff, Tulsa - Dec 13, 2008 at 10:05 pm
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I'm sorry people but there is a place and time for everything. This was not the place or time for Billy Sims to be shouting out "Boomer".

Congrats to Sam B, but an embarrassing moment and ending to a nice ceremony.
joe, Austin - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:56 pm
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Exactly Beryl!
jimmy, Aberdeen - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Jeff, San Marcos,

I agree. I can tell you as a first generation Okie with family in Texas....Texas hates Oklahoma.
Too Bad Texass....OUR Sam Bradford won the Heisman while Colt,bless his heart, sat there with a dumb look on his face.

Sam is and his teammates are now going to conquer the mighty Gators.....
Go OU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:50 pm
If the Sooners were on tv back in 1974, Joe Washington would have won the heisman trophy instead of Archie Griffin winning two years in a row.
beryl, dallas - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Bob - go back and check the stats in OU/Texas game and tell me who you think the better quarterback is. Oh never mind, Bradford won the Heisman and that is all that matters now. Does anyone else find it funny that Texas had one of their best years ever and all they have to show for it is a photograph of a banner flying over Stillwater, Oklahoma?
Kerry, Jacksonville - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:45 pm
This is great, Joe and Mike are in here. Isn't there a decent blog in Texas you both could join??? I, for one, stick to Big 12 teams in bowls, and root for them including Texas!! Are all longhorn fans like you?? If they are, I may have to reconsider the rooting for Texas thing. Have a good night everyone, I'm done!!
Jeff, San Marcos - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:40 pm
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Mikey, Mikey, Mikey.........you best loosen the strap on your special helmet. If you can take your hand off your other special helmet long enough.

Your beloved Gators are running a system too by the way. What? That must make Tebow a system quarterback. Gosh! That's amazing!!!

See ya in Miami Mikey!!!
randy, topeka - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Joe, since my entire heritage comes from Texass, I can understand what you are saying.

But....Why not let the Sooner nation be proud? I was proud as hell when Vince YOung beat the crap out of USC.

Billy Sims was THE greatest wishbone back ever. He is also proud of his boys. Leave him alone.....

Go Sooners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Sam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:37 pm
I am still so jacked up for Sam and the Sooner family. I watched the replay a couple times already. I guess every family has their Cousin Eddy. I can love Billy just like Chevy Chase loved Eddy...even though I have to hear him yelling everytime I re-watch.
Matt, Chandler - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:35 pm
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I'm laughing because Colt McCoy looked like he was going to cry. Kind of like Joe from Austin and that crybaby coach Mack Brown!
jimmy, Aberdeen - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:35 pm
"J", "MIKE" & all the other "Trailor Park" conotations of "What Billy Sims said or did" it's not your place to judge Sooner Nationals. PERIOD. Billy Sims WON the Heisman averaging over 7 yards a carry. He made his money in the NFL, if he want's to party with the other winners, IT'S NOT YOUR CONCERN HOW!!! Go your butt to tejas where they care what "redneck hillbillies" think
JD, Cicero - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:33 pm
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Congratulations to Sam Bradford. He earned that trophy folks.Atta Boy Billy Sims showing that Sooner pride!To those who throw curses at Sam, be careful those curses could come back on you! Sam lead your team and keep them focused for the big game in January!
jerry, Hephzibah - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:32 pm
I love it. I thought it was great that the Sooner faithful had someone ( Billy Sims) in the crowd.

LMAO

P.S. I agree with Mike, only Sooner faithful would say that Billy screaming at the top of his lungs wasn't embarrassing.
joe, Austin - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:31 pm
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Hey Matt in Chandler, I rooted for the Longhorns too.

Dont waste your time on the dude....

Go Sooners........................................
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craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:31 pm
BOOMER SOONER!!!!!
Jeff, Tulsa - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:31 pm
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James, Baytown, I feel your pain. I am a first generation Okie. With Texan parents....

I am so happy for the Sooner Nation and Sam and his parents, I could die. Dont worry Sooner haters...Sam winning the Heisman is only the beginning....Go Sooners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats Sam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Barton of Idabel, Plunkett was born to Mexican American parents with an Irish-German great-grandfather on his paternal side. Plunkett's father was a news vendor afflicted with progressive blindness, who had to support his blind wife along with their three children.[1] In an effort to aid the family's financial situation, Plunkett worked a series of odd jobs while growing up, including serving as a gas station attendant, grocery store clerk and as a laborer on construction sites. In an acknowledgement of his Mexican roots, Plunkett chose the fictional character of Zorro as his hero.[1]
KEITH, North Charleston - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Poor Rick....It sucks to be a hater. Jealous too! Congrats to Sam!!!
M, oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:26 pm
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Mike is Tebow gonna have a great career as a pro QB? What about Danny Wuerffel? That's pretty lame when all you got is to criticize Billy Sims.
jimmy, Aberdeen - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:25 pm
I was thinking OU might lose the NCG but now im positive they will.The Heisman curse will be alive and well in Miami.
Hookem Horns and Go Gators!!!
james, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Come one Rick. How about a little Big 12 love? I enjoyed seeing you guys beat USC that one year. Come one man!
Matt, Chandler - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:24 pm
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Sweet!! Now validate the award by bringing home the crystal football!!

Boomer Sooner Baby!!
Patrick, Fayetteville - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:24 pm
I was thinking OU might lose the NCG but now im positive they will.The Heisman curse will be alive and well in the Miami.
Hookem Horns and Go Gators!!!
james, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:23 pm
It's good to be a Sooner, and an Oklahoman! Every hateful comment just fuels the fire for our team, so PLEASE----keep em' comin!
Mitzi , Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Let me tell you one thing, I'm an okie deep in the heart of texas. I got chills when they announced Sam's name, and felt even prouder when Billy chanted "Boomer". I'm surrouned by aggie and longhorn fans who spend their day giving me a load of crap about being from oklahoma. I usually just go on my way and tell them "boomer sooner"! Way to go OU, Sam, and Billy!! Be proud sooner fans, I can't wait to show my face at work on Monday!!!
James, Baytown - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Hey Mike - I guess the scouts should call you to amend their assessment of Bradford being a top 5 talent. They rightly assessed that Hypel and White would never make a good pro, but they compare Sam to Peyton Manning. He's just a Sophomore. Just saying...
Matt, Chandler - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:20 pm
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SAM and his Parents. My kudos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:20 pm
OMG, so much hate from Sooners.

You guys can dish it but you can't take it.

Go Gators, Chomp! Chomp!
Mike - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:19 pm
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Hey Mike, we get your point. You are a Sooner hater.
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:18 pm
I thought Mike Rozier and his Huskers only beat the Sooners twice.
jimmy, Aberdeen - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Mike, did your mom have any kids that lived?
Bobby, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Mike, you sure don't seem to have a life. It's very easy to feel sorry for you!
Mitzi , Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Relax Bobby. I'm an OU alum having fun with Brown. Can't believe you didn't get that.
bob, anadarko - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:16 pm
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One comment on Billy Sims....He is one year younger than me. I watched him play and have watched backs come through OU for 30 years after him.

There is only ONE BILLY SIMS!!!!

The dude was happy for his Sooner brothers. I darn near cried for Sam. I don't cry for anybody.
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:16 pm
bradford is a system quarterback. One thing for sure is now a heisman wont be the only thing he has in common with jason white. A championship game blowout loss and the lack of a pro career will round out the next few years of a stoops style qb.

Ask Josh Heupel, Nate Hybl and Jason White how life is after oklahoma days as a system quarterback.

Lets hope the Heisman jinx continues, Go Gators.......
Mike - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:15 pm
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I was jumping up and down cheering with my 4 year old when they announced Sam Bradford won.

I love the Sooners and yell "Boomer Sooner" at home all the time.

I think Billy Sims was an incredible running back.

I also think my 4 year old daughter and I both agreed that Sims sounded like a complete idiot acting like Cousin Eddy on national television.
Matt, Chandler - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:14 pm
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Jackson, albuquerque

Well said, my friend....
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Another idiot Texan is lost again. Bob, go find Mike and both of ya shut the hell up.
Bobby, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Jeff.....you are so right on brother......
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:11 pm
We need to examine a system where all of the votes cast for Tebow were used against my quarterback Colt McCoy. As anybody knows who has been watching ESPN in the last month, Colt is by far the more deserving and in fact won the head to head game. Mack Brown, Austin, TX.
bob, anadarko - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:11 pm
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Congrats to you, Sam Bradford. It was Billy Sims who yelled Boomer over and over. There's really nothing wrong with that. He did the exact same thing when Jason White won it back in 03. I think Jason actually yelled back Sooner! Just let the old man have some fun. Anyway, we're going to try for the trifecta in the BCS national championship game on Jan 8th. Don't let the Heisman win affect anything you do in the title game, Mr. Sam. Everyone should still be more than fired up to play. Hopefully, Sam will join Charles Woodson and Danny Wuerfel as the two players to win the Heisman and a national title in the year they were presented with that individual honor. Go Sooners!!!
Jackson, albuquerque - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Congrats Sam!
news, Shawnee - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:10 pm
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WOW!!! This got really ugly in a hurry!!! This is a great night for Sam, his family,and sooner nation. Lets not forget that!! Miami here we come and we ARE getting #8!!
Jeff, San Marcos - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:09 pm
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The Sooner Nation should be very proud tonight....

See everyone in Miami....

Congratulations Sam!!!!!!!
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Mike, Go back to your doublewide and shut the hell up. The only thing you know is how to flap your gums and sound like an idiot.
Bobby, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:08 pm
BRADFORD!!!!!!!
jimmy, Aberdeen - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Who cares how many times he yelled it??? This was Bradfords and OU's night. I could care less.
Shane, Springfield - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Hey Mike, why don't you take your hating somewhere else???

Billy Sims is a Sooner....... YOu are not...
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:05 pm
If you aint then get the hell off and go find your loser friends. This is for the Sooner Nation not a bunch of losers and haters like you Mike.
Bobby, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Congrads. Sam. well earned....Billy Sims supports OU everywhere he goes. He is not an embarrassment...... Mack Brown can't win for losin. It's crying time again. When Texas loses their bowl 39 to 33, it will be a perfect year for Mack.....
UnSub, Yukon - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:03 pm
craig, Oklahoma city

I never said I was Craig. I think you and Billy Sims need to SHUT IT.
Mike - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:02 pm
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CONGRATULATIONS! Sam!!!! You deserve this great honor. All three finalists are great players but Sam is the better of the greats! We think that Billy yelling BOOMER! was the icing on the cake! We met Billy at a Heisman signing and this is just his personality. He's a hoot! This is a wonderful night for Sam and the Sooners!
Barbara, Norman - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Mike, there aint no way you are a Sooner fan. Imposter
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Bunch of boneheads. Billy was just showing his pride and did not care who heard it. Good for him. We need more people who are not afraid to be heard. BOOMER SOONER
And for Sam, HELL YES! You deserve it.

Bill Tulsa, you are an idiot. Nobody cares what you think is embarrassing about who got what votes or anything else. Shut your pie hole and let him enjoy his moment.
Bobby, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Now go get that big NFL contract!
Craig, Midwest City - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Hey Mike, this wasn't a church service. Come on man.

Billy made me proud. Can't help you. Go Sooners!!!!!
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:00 pm
He didn't just yell it out once, it was like 5-6 times, over and over. I can see someone yell it out once, at the most, but what an idiot.
Mike - Dec 13, 2008 at 9:00 pm
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Love it, love it, love it. I think all three guys are great. I would like to think all the people who voted for Sam. I don't know what faith Sam and Tebow are but I did read about McCoy and Shipley being find Christain men. This couldn't have been a better choice of three great football players and humble guys. Maybe Colt can win it next year as long as he don't beat the Sooner's.
larry, hallsville - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Craig, I get that you were "embarrased" by Billy Sims, but to accuse him of being drunk when you have NO idea is just wrong.
Mitzi , Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Brad, San Anton, I agree. A couple of people posting are going negative on the greatest college back that ever played. He loves his fellow Sooners.

Congratulations!!!!! Sam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:58 pm
craig, Oklahoma city

I don't know about you, but that was embarrassing. All that showed was no class. You don't yell out Boomer in a ceremony like this. What an idiot.
Mike - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:58 pm
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Congratulations to Sam Bradford and the entire Sooner football team. Sam also won the Davey O'Brien award as the NATION'S top quarterback. This is OU's year and we will go all the way, I smell a National Championship come January 8th. I agree with Barton, leave Billy Sims alone, he was as excited as the rest of us Sooner fans when the announcement was made!!!!
Rita, Ponca City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:57 pm
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Wow, that vote was actually really close. From that aspect, it is good to see voters did not just jump on bandwagons like in years past. Great choices no matter who would have won it. Congratulations, Mr. Bradford.
Barry, Fort Collins - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:57 pm
WHAT DID BILLY SIMS DO??????????I DID NOT SEE THE CEREMONY
Thomas, lawton - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Also, pretty embarassing for an obviously inebriated Sims to be there. Hopefully, our beloved Sooners can overlook that embarassment.
Bill, tulsa - Dec 13, 2008 8:48 PM
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Okay, Bill, I guess you were there with a breathalyzer? Billy Sims is supporting his home boys. You guys need to back off.

You couldn't carry Sims jock strap. He was proud of Jason and he is proud of Sam. Good for him....
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:55 pm
They have a cheer down here that says, "It's great to be a Florida Gator." Well, it's super to be an Oklahoma Sooner! Congratulations Sam! Now, no get the BIG trophy! That will sure make it easier for this Sooner fan surrounded by the Gator nation.
keith, jacksonville - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Great year Sam you are mature beyond your years a true example of a ou sports figure. You made this state proud , and only great things remain in your furture congrats. PS please stay another year if it feels right. Thank you
louis, edmond - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Just answering other posters.
J, Edmond - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:54 pm
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Sam is great, his speech great, the evening great, Billy great, Sam is great!

To anybody out there attempting to make anything negative out of this evening just needs to get laid, look in the mirror, and ask yourself, "Why am I such a loser?"
Brad, Washington D.C. - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:54 pm
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J, Edmond...what's your problem? You stated your dislike for Billy Sims in an earlier post. We get your point.

Billy Sims is the greatest college football player of all time. He is very proud of Sam.

Go bug someone else.

Congrats Sam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Congrats to all three but have to say congrats to Sam Bradford. Very special award for a Native American and being Choctaw/Mississippi Choctaw, I and my family are very proud of Sam Bradford. I work for OU and get to interact with these athletes, he is a true leader among the players. Congrats again Sam, BOOMER SOONER!!!! GOOD LUCK IN THE N.C.!
lisa, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:51 pm
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JD, I think that this was Sam's night and it was his accomplishments which were being honored. Unfortunately Sims did the same thing at Jason White's Heisman. It is too bad BBQ Billy can't act with the same class as Steve Owens and Jason White. I don't have bad blood, it's just embarrassing for Sims to act that way. Great job, Sam. Well deserved.
J, Edmond - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:49 pm
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Also, pretty embarassing for an obviously inebriated Sims to be there. Hopefully, our beloved Sooners can overlook that embarassment.
Bill, tulsa - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:48 pm
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J if you have a problem with Billy saying that then you are NOT a true Sooner fan.
Pat, Grand Prairie - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:48 pm
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Wow, embarassing to not win the most first place votes. Oh well. Any trophy is better than no trophy, no matter how you get it.
Bill, tulsa - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:47 pm
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Hey JD, Cicero

What game were you watching. If I'm not mistaken the game was 21-20 at halftime. You didn't have anybody on the ropes. I believe we kicked your A$$ up and down that field. 45-35

Woo Hoo
Mike - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:47 pm
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here here!
R, Seattle - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:46 pm
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Congrats Sam!! Now go get #8.
greg, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:46 pm
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KEITH, North Charleston .....jim plunket was the first native american to win the heisman......and you peaple leave billy sims alone, the guy was just showing his pride for ou.
barton, idabel - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:46 pm
they say good things come in three's the big twelve championship, the Heisman,and next the national title.......go sooners
rick, winnipeg mb. canada - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:44 pm
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Being an OU alum, I am more than proud to say BOOMER! And I think Billy Sims has the right to say it too! Too bad there is so much bad blood in Edmond, (Mr. "J" I'm talking about you), but it can't overshadow the accomplishments Suddenly Sam posted the last two years. Let's hope Sam decides to stay and complete his education and maturaty before joining the crybabies like T.O. in the NFL. Yeah, He will be losing his O-Line but another is waiting in the wings and his leadership will bring another National Championship to OU. He threw Five touchdowns against Tejas, (People seem to forget that) before Ryan went down, we had them on the ropes. Well, Mr. Reynolds will be back next year along with Austin Box and UT's Mr. McCoy will be eating grass like any common cow. Congratulations again Sammy, Boomer!
JD, Cicero - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:42 pm
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Sam the man!!!! congrats on a great season!! Time to win the big one now!!! You make us all proud to be a sooner!! BOOMER FREAKIN' SOONER BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jerry, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:41 pm
If you guys remember, didn't Sims do the BOOMER!!! SOONER!!! thing when White won it also???
Jeff, San Marcos - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:41 pm
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At least they did'nt parade out that ol drunk berry **** out to present heisman. who was that "FOOL" shouting boomer??

I was in a sports bar watching the ceremony and everyone in the bar was embarrassed for Sam Bradford.
Mike - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:40 pm
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I echo Billy Sims' enthusiasm: Boomer Sooner! I'm a Creek Indian, but I was cheering this Cherokee on the whole way.
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I think good ol' Billy Sims had one too many before the award presentation.
John , Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Amen to that Mitzi!!!!
Jeff, San Marcos - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:37 pm
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IT'S HARD TO BE HUMBLE WHEN YOU'RE A SOONER
John , Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Sam was class, B. Sims was worse than goofy all evening.
lanny, Tulsa - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:36 pm
I would like to give KW, Austin an award for being the best Horns fan who has posted on Newsok.com! KW, I rooted for you guys when you played USC! It's nice to have some Big 12 support!
Mitzi , Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Congrats Sam from an OSU fan. What a great kid and he is so humble. I will say whoever was chanting Boomer Sooner when he was walking up sounded like a moron. Good luck Sooners against Florida.
Jacob, Kansas - Dec 13, 2008 8:28 PM
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Billy Sims....keeping it classy. Great job Sam. Well deserved.
J, Edmond - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:33 pm
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congratulations, Sam, there were 7 folks watching here in Florida and hoping to see you win. Now, go with your teammates and finish what no one east of the Mississippi thinks all of you can do.
John, Destin - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:32 pm
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Congratulations on an amazing year! One of the best acceptance speeches in the real of college athletics I have ever heard, and I do not think you had any notes with you! BOOMER SOONER.

All three are great candidates and represented their Universities with Pride.
I also look forward to seeing the 5th Heisman statue! Congrats again Sam!
Rich , Palm Springs - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:32 pm
I am so dang proud of Sam. It's great to be an Oklahoman.
Jeremy, Denton - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:31 pm
CONGRATS SAM!!!!!! Now go get us a NC and complete your journey!!!!
Eric, Norman - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:31 pm
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Congratulations, Sam, from a Cowboy fan. All three men are outstanding individuals so winning this award is a great achievement. You represent OU and the state with real class.
Gordon, Stillwater - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:31 pm
I cant say I'm not a little disappointed but Sam's a great kid and a very deserving champion. Congrats and we'll see you next year in big-D (if you don't go pro). Best of luck Sooners.

Hook'em
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KW, Austin - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:30 pm
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Congrats Sam from an OSU fan. What a great kid and he is so humble. I will say whoever was chanting Boomer Sooner when he was walking up sounded like a moron. Good luck Sooners against Florida.
Jacob, Kansas - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Congratulations to a fine person and a fine football player! Now if Sam and OU can win the National Championship, in about 10 years he will be in politics and running the state as governor....LOL
M, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:27 pm
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Awesome young man!! Congratulations Sam and Congrats to your parents...they did an excellent job!! The Cherokee Nation should be very very proud!!
K, Edmond - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:27 pm
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SAM-tastic!!! Congrats to Sam and the Sooners. You have made the great state of Oklahoma proud. Now let's go to Miami and jump over that final hurdle.
michael, San Diego - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:27 pm
The best man won!!! Sam is truly a winner with character and talent
Gerald, Playa del Rey - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:26 pm
He's so mature, poised, smart... but I think anyone his age needs at least another year of college. Just look at some of those straight-out-of-high-school goobers in the NBA - not that Sam's character would ever allow him to act that way. But no matter how mature he is, he's mature FOR A 20-YEAR OLD.

If he was a junior, I'd be sad, but all for it. So for now, Sam, please stay!
Debbie, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:26 pm
BOOMER SOONER!!
Larry, Tulsa - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Congratulations Sam!!!!! You bring talent, leadership, and humility to the Sooners.

Billy go ahead and keep shouting Boomer Sooner. It's a proud day to be a Sooner and if I were there I would have been yelling also. Now let's get the National Championship.
William, Fairfield - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:18 pm
...unreal...unreal...unreal....unreal...unreal...unreal...
Craig, Edmond - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Congrats Sam! I am so proud of you and your family! What a great young man they have raised...and what a great young man you have become! Godspeed in the NC game!
CN, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:15 pm
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My respects to the excellent group of Heisman Finalists, they're truly a remarkable group of kids. But Congratulations SAM BRADFORD!!!!!!! BOOMER SOONER!!! You represent the State and the University so well and I'm incredibly proud of you. Thank you for #5 Sam! Can't wait to see your bronze in Heisman Park.
David, Sallisaw - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:15 pm
What a nice kid to represent the State of Oklahoma. He is so refreshing and a pleasure to listen to.
Milkman, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Congratulations on your two big awards, Sam! You are such an inspiration to so many and I can't wait to watch you lead the Sooners to victory on January 8th.
Rita, Ponca City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:13 pm
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I am also selfish, Jeff so I think he needs to stay one more year!
Mitzi , Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Congrats to Sam and the University of Oklahoma. He is a great ambassador for OU and the state of Oklahoma.
Danny, Del City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Very happy for Sam, the university, and the great state of Oklahoma!!!I am with Debbie though, kind of worried how his focus will be on Jan 8th because we all know how past winners play in big bowl games afterwards. Also this may be the sign that he is leaving after this year. Frankly, he needs to do whats best for him and family but I think he needs another year in Norman. Agree or disagree????
Jeff, San Marcos - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:10 pm
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Congratulations, Sam!!!!!! Now go get'em in the NC game! Just think, if OU manages to win that game what a year it will be for OU.
Stephen, Cypress - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Way to go Sam!!!! We're pulling for you. All three of these guys are really class acts. Boomer Sooner!
lanez, Edmond - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:09 pm
In a year of 1st's it must be noted that Sam is the 1st Native American to win the heisman, which Jim Thorpe ( considered still the greats all around athlete in modern sports also a Native American ) did not do. Congrats, Sam, you deserve it and all Native Americans should be proud of his accomplishment today.
KEITH, North Charleston - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Congrats to Sam on winning. He deserved it. But Billy Sims has to be the biggest embarrassment in OU history. Can't he just keep his mouth shut like Owens and White. This isn't his day.
J, Edmond - Dec 13, 2008 8:04 PM
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come on, leave Billy alone. He rooted big time for Jason and for Sam. Billy was the best back I half ever seen play, live, in my lifetime. Yards per carry Average, 7.2. Nuff said. He is a good guy
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I don't think Billy Sims is an embarrasment....he just has a huge amount of pride for OU!
Mitzi , Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Congratulations Sam!! We're all proud of you and no one deserves it any more than you. BOOMER SOONER!
Don, Duncan - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:06 pm
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Congratulations Sam!! Such a great young man, Oklahoman, and Sooner.
Junior, Norman - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Unreal!!! That's the headline!!! So very much deserved!
Laura, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:05 pm
You thanked God first.

I think Tim Tebow was pulling for you....
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Congrats to Sam on winning. He deserved it. But Billy Sims has to be the biggest embarrassment in OU history. Can't he just keep his mouth shut like Owens and White. This isn't his day.
J, Edmond - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:04 pm
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Congratulations, Mr. Bradford. You certainly earned this prestigious award. Beat the Gators!
Jason, Edmond - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:04 pm
And how could you have 3 nicer or more talented kids? Congratulations to all, but especially proud of Sam.
Debbie, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Congratulations Sam Bradford on winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy.
Brian - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Couldn't happen to a better man.
Lynn, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:04 pm
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So proud. Congratulations Sam Bradford!!!! Now, let's win the National Championship - it's set up to be a great game with lots of hype - 2007 Heisman Teebow and Florida against 2008 Heisman Bradford and Oklahoma. GO SOONERS! BOOMER SOONER 4 LIFE!!
R, Seattle - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:03 pm
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Congratulations Sam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are one humble dude!!
craig, Oklahoma city - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:03 pm
I admit I'm a selfish fan. I'm thrilled for Sam and the University, but I hope this doesn't mean he's gone....
Debbie, Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:03 pm
BOOMER SOONER BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oswho, Philadelphia - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Way to go, Sam!
John, Wheat Ridge - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:02 pm
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My heart is so full for Sam! I am so proud of him, proud to be a Sooner fan, and proud to be an Oklahoman! Congrats, Sam!!!!
Mitzi , Oklahoma City - Dec 13, 2008 at 8:01 pm

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