Oklahoma recently lost former signal caller Jack Mildren to disease, shown here eluding 'Husker DB Joe Blahak.
Officials at Oklahoma have invited former players and coaches from "The Game of the Century" in 1971 to come back for a reunion. It is being well received on both sides. This was a fantastic contest of two stellar teams, and it is correctly identified as the greatest college game of the day. Oklahoma greats from Gregg Pruitt to Jon Harrison will be mingling with 'Huskers Rich Glover, Larry Jacobson and Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny 'The Jet' Rodgers. Everyone is looking forward to sharing the memories. It does appear that the Sooners will be a bit to strong for Nebraska to contend with on the field this year, but that is why they play the game.A first half punt return by Johnny Rodgers, otherwise known as JR Superstar, electrified the crowd back in 1971, and you can have a look at it yourself. That was indeed NOT a clip for those of you wondering. GBR!
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It was pretty cool seeing all of those great college players on the same field again. From Gregg Pruitt to Johnny Rodgers to Dr. Tom Osborne to Chuck Fairbanks and the King, Barry Switzer. Although I was only 7 years old when the game was played, this game is still talked about in Oklahoma as the greatest game ever played, even though we were on the short end of the scoreboard. OU didn't lose, they just ran out of time.
By the way, I had to do it. I yelled out from my 9th row seat on the 50 yard line to Johnny the Jet, "IT WAS A CLIP". He just turned and smiled with a "I heard ya" wave.
I just love when these two teams play. It is what college football is all about.
BOOMER SOONER!!!! & GO BIG RED!!!!
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