The 1988 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. They played their home games at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and competed as members of the Big Eight Conference. The Sooners were led by Barry Switzer in his sixteenth and final season as head coach.
Schedule
Rankings
Game summaries At North Carolina
Gainesville Sun. 1988 11 Sep. Retrieved 2022-Dec-27.
Arizona
SoonerStats.com . Retrieved 2015-Oct-23. Gainesville Sun. 1988 Sep 18. Retrieved 2017-Aug-27.
At USC
SoonerStats.com - 1988 Oklahoma at USC Gainesville Sun. p. 10C. 1988 Sep 25. Retrieved 2022-Dec-16.
Iowa State
SoonerStats.com . Retrieved 2015-Nov-06. Gainesville Sun. 1988 Oct 02. pg. 6C. Retrieved 2022-Dec-17.
Vs. Texas
Jamelle Holieway left in first quarter with sprained right ankle following Oklahoma's first score.
Kansas State
Oklahoma set single game NCAA rushing record (768)"Oklahoma collects record runaround." Gainesville Sun. pg. 4C. 1988 Oct 16. Retrieved 2022-Dec-19.
At Colorado
"Fourth quarter kick gives Oklahoma win." Gainesville Sun. 1989 Oct 23. Retrieved 2022-Dec-28."Oklahoma 17, Colorado 14." Eugene Register-Guard. 1989 Oct 23. Retrieved 2022-Dec-28.
Kansas
Jamelle Holieway set school record for career total yardage."Oklahoma rolls past Kansas in 2nd half 63-14." Gainesville Sun. pg. 2C. 1989 Oct 30. Retrieved 2022-Dec-28.
At Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State's Brent Parker dropped a potential game-winning touchdown pass in the end zone with 43 seconds left."A penalty, a dropped pass and Sooners win, 31-28." Eugene Register-Guard. pg. 8F. 1988 Nov 6. Retrieved 2022-Dec-28.
At Missouri
Oklahoma's 30th straight conference victory"Nebraska, Oklahoma struggle to wins." Gainesville Sun. pg. 4C. 1988 Nov 13. Retrieved 2022-Dec-30.
Nebraska
Charles Thompson broke his leg on Oklahoma's final offensive play of the game.
Florida Citrus Bowl (vs. Clemson)
Jamelle Holieway made the start in his final collegiate game.
Roster
Awards DT Scott Evans All-Big Eight
DB Scott Garl All-Big Eight
OG Anthony Phillips consensus All-American NCAA Top Six Award
QB Charles Thompson All-Big Eight
DT Curtice Williams All-Big Eight
NG Tony Woods All-Big Eight
2011 Oklahoma football media guide
After the season Barry Switzer resigns Following the season, the Sooners were placed on probation by the NCAA due to several incidents that occurred within the program."Barry Switzer". The Arkansas Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved April 17, 2007. Switzer, his staff, and Oklahoma boosters were found to have been making illegal payments to several players. In particular, Oklahoma booster Bill Lambert was found to have illegally paid 100 to 150 players while recruiting coordinator Shirley Vaughn paid several dozen players through a ticket scalping scheme. Players from the Sooners' 1985 championship team also openly admitted to accepting illegal payments while playing at Oklahoma as part of the investigation. The Sooners were placed on probation for three years, were banned from bowl games for two years, and could not appear on live television for the 1989 season, along with recruiting restrictions. Oklahoma would also receive the death penalty if any of its programs were to commit any violations in any sport over the next five years.
In addition to recruiting violations and the NCAA investigation, the Sooners garnered more controversy due to off-field incidents involving players. During Switzer's tenure, players had been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and rape. On February 13, 1989, quarterback Charles Thompson was arrested for attempting to solicet cocaine from an undercover FBI agent.Oklahoma has paid the price for anything goes , Sports Illustrated, February 27, 1989. Retrieved January 19, 2009. On June 19, 1989, Barry Switzer resigned as the Sooners' head coach; at the time Switzer said he resigned willingly but later it was revealed that he was forced to resign. NFL draft The following players were selected in the 1989 NFL draft following the season.
6152Anthony StaffordWide receiverDenver Broncos6165Eric MitchellRunning backNew England Patriots8216Tony WoodsDefensive backChicago Bears12333Anthony PhillipsGuardChicago Bears
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