Son of a Sooner: Jordan Evans’ long trip to OU

COMMENTARY — The son of former Oklahoma standout Scott Evans was a late bloomer, but on signing day, he will follow his father’s footsteps and become a Sooner.

BY BERRY TRAMEL | Published: January 27, 2013

photo - A portrait of Jordan Evans, wearing his dad's jersey from his playing days at the University of Oklahoma. The photo was taken when Jordan was three years old and it hangs in the office of Jordan's dad, former OU football player Scott Evans. The framed photo was given to Scott and to his dad as a gift. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman

A portrait of Jordan Evans, wearing his dad's jersey from his playing days at the University of Oklahoma. The photo was taken when Jordan was three years old and it hangs in the office of Jordan's dad, former OU football player Scott Evans. The framed photo was given to Scott and to his dad as a gift. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman

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But there are other ways that father and son are not alike.

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