Author's collection of stories tells tale of OU football history

By Michael Kinney The University of Oklahoma football team has a long and storied tradition. With more than a century of games under its belts, there is no loss for stories detailing the rise of one of the most prestigious programs in college athletic history. However, Jeff Snook thought there was something missing from the countless books written about the Oklahoma team. He wasn't just interested in hearing about scores, schemes and statistics. He wanted a behind-the-scenes look at the people who have been involved with creating the Sooner magic. Snook wrote "Then Bud Said to Barry Who Told Bob..." as a way to let fans know that Oklahoma football is built upon more than just national championships, the wishbone and big names. "I would say it's a history of OU football told through a collections of stories," Snook said. "I... [read full story]