“Gen. (Tom) Staf-ford, who is a client of mine and one of the astronauts in the state of Oklahoma, was instrumental in concluding that we ought to do this to assist Max.”
Walter Hammert
“When the Oakies left Oklahoma and moved to California, it raised the I.Q. of both states.”
Will Rogers
“Utah was one of four states (including Tennessee, Texas and Oklahoma) asked of assistance. That says something good about our state and our citizens, ... The selection of those chosen to come to Utah is undetermined at this point, but we are a willing recipient.”
Jon Huntsman
“We've played Oklahoma, Alabama, Arizona State and Michigan. She's got the best one that we've faced.”
Kyle Magnusson
“Anyone who doubts that, look at the Sunday paper at Oklahoma State, Iowa State or Nebraska, who struggled (against I-AA teams). If we're not ready to play, we'll get our fanny beat. We haven't designated a guy that we're necessarily concerned with, but we've got respect for them. They do a lot of twists.”
Guy Morriss
“Les was perennially in the Top 25 while at Oklahoma State, and he wasn't alone in the state like he is at LSU. He and Bob Stoops regularly gave one another headaches a lot of those years.”
Jeremy Crabtree
“I think Oklahoma State has a great team, and they've had a great run. (The Big 12 championships) have always been a tough tournament, and a lot of the national champions come out of this tournament. I don't think this year will be any different.”
Bobby Douglas
