2012 Season: OU vs. UTEP

Hey Freelancer followers....the 2012 season has officially begun!!! It's true. Our fourth Sooner football season is underway and the first OU game was an...experience. You remember 3 years ago when the team traveled to El Paso for the Sun Bowl? Mom, Tim, Aunt Brenda, Sarah, and I trekked across west Texas to watch the team, even though it was Marshall's redshirt season. When we left we all shock our heads and were glad we'd never have to go back to the end of the world a.k.a. El Paso, TX.  And then, of course, our first game of this season is in the exact same place. If anyone ever needs directions on how to get to Hell (opps, El Paso), Sun Devil Stadium, or any of the surrounding attractions, please let my family know. We've been there two too many times.

The game wasn't what Sooner (or UTEP) fans expected. I can't count how many Miner fans came up to us and said, "You guys are gonna kill us!" before the game. A few minutes into the first quarter the red in the stands were still and silent, surrounded by a sea of roaring orange. Even though it was the showing anyone expected for the first game of the Sooner season, we did pull out a 24-7 win. The offense looked solid later in the game and we have hope for the defense this week.

Our Sooner! 

Marshall and Jaydan on punt return

Look at that fullback! 

Our Sooner made appearances on 2 special teams units, field goal and punt return. He also played some fullback in the 4th quarter! He made some great blocks and looked confident in his position. I can't tell you how excited his women were to see him on the field!

This year Mom, Aunt Brenda, Aunt Wendy and I made the journey through sagebrush and oil derricks to watch our Sooner compete against the UTEP Miners (we still don't know exactly what it is they mine...).  After going on so many road trips I've learned it's important to have good travel buddies. Brenda and Wendy are just that.

Musil Crew!

This weekend the Sooners make their 2012 Season home debut. After such a long trip last weekend, we're all excited to be here in Norman. And as always, if you haven't added me as a friend on Facebook...do it! All the pictures are there! 

Game Information:

Saturday, September 8th

Kick-off 6:00 PM

TV Coverage: Pay per view