Skip Johnson's message to Oklahoma fans ahead of the College World Series Finals:
"Have the whole state that are Sooners to come up here."
"It's bigger than us. It really is. It's really about our state. It's really about being an OU Sooner. It's about all those details, being thankful, the president was here. We had Barry Switzer here. We had Bob Stoops, Jennie Baranczyk -- Trish, Toby Keith's wife was here. I hadn't seen her in a long time. And it brings tears to my eyes. And Josie and Roger Denny, I mean, John Mateer, our quarterback. I mean that's what's being an OU Sooner is about. It's about being a family. And the more those people can get up here and get it going, the better it is."
#Sooners:
Oklahoma has advanced to the College World Series Final for the 2nd time since 2022.
The Sooners have the most CWS final appearances IN THE COUNTRY over this timeframe.
They are the last team standing from THE BEST conference IN THE COUNTRY.
You couldn’t script a better College World Series final. Two red-hot teams. The biggest stage in college baseball.
UNC — seeking 1st title ever
OU — seeking 1st title in 31 years
This is what Omaha is all about.
The hype in Norman when Oklahoma starts the season 5-0 with wins against Michigan, Georgia and Texas and is ranked number 1 in the country is going to be sensational.
News: #Sooners CB commit Gabriel Osborne is now a five-star after the latest 247Sports rankings update.
He ranks No. 16 overall in the class, becoming OU’s highest-rated commit and the No. 3 cornerback in the country.
Oklahoma Baseball just beat the ACC regular season and tournament champs and the Big 12 regular season and tournament champs in their route to Omaha, and did so in fashion.
Hardest path. No problem for the Sooners.
Bats are hot. Skip is on a heater.
We’re dancing. #CWS
Russell Westbrook is reportedly the "kindest teammate" behind the scenes:
- Left an $8k tip for housekeepers in the NBA Bubble
- Gave Capela a luxury bracelet right off his wrist because Capela liked it
- Took Alex Abrines out to dinner when he felt lonely in OKC
- Gave away both cars that he won as a two-time All-Star MVP to families in need
- Sends Jordans and tracksuits to EVERY team staffer every year
- On a minimum deal in Denver Russ paid for dinners, bought clothes for teammates and more
- Great private charity work off the court
Russ is one of the most misunderstood players ever.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 8 seasons:
🔵 2x NBA MVP
🔵 1x NBA Champion
🔵 1x Finals MVP
🔵 1x WCF MVP
🔵 1x Clutch Player of the Year
🔵 1x NBA Scoring Champion
🔵 4x All-Star
🔵 4x All-NBA First Team
Hall of Fame Resume in less than 10 years 😤
Shai:
"There's been 4 MVPs in the last 12 years to come through this building and I don't think that's a coincidence. There's a reason why you have success when you come through this program"