Just a few weeks ago I watched in agony (70+ rows back) as Austin Seibert’s kick was blocked in the second overtime of the Rose Bowl. Not only were the Sooners’ championship hopes all but dashed, but we’d never get to see OU legend Baker Mayfield in the crimson and cream again.

We loved Baker not just because he was perhaps the greatest OU quarterback (or even college quarterback) of all time, but because he had a moxie unlike all but a few players.

He had an attitude that occasionally got him into trouble, but he never did anything truly dangerous or harmful. And, that attitude gave him an unparalleled edge.

As Baker transitions to the NFL, likely as a first round selection, he did some reflecting and wrote a real tear-jerker reflecting on his experiences in Norman. Here’s one of his most endearing lines:

It was never about the stats or the press clippings or anything like that. For me, it was always was about earning the right to call myself an Oklahoma Sooner. Earning the right to wear that uniform I grew up worshipping. My pursuit of that goal led me to accomplish things that seemed all but impossible.

The whole story is a brief but worthwhile read. Mr. Mayfield, best of luck at the next level… and you’ll always be a Sooner, through and through.

Check out his The Players’ Tribune piece here.

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