Members of the football team and head coach Bob Stoops were recognized at the State Capitol Monday for their achievements made during last fall’s season, particularly Sam Bradford’s Heisman Trophy win.
The team followed the legislation from the Senate to the House which officially declared March 2, 2009 “Sam Bradford Day” across the state of Oklahoma.
“Its an honor to receive this kind of recognition,” Bradford said in front of both legislative chambers.
Stoops said the team was honored to be invited to the Capitol.
“We truly appreciate being here,” Stoops said. “We have great support from the university’s administrators and the student body.”
Before the House recognized the team, the chamber said a prayer for critically injured redshirt freshman wide receiver Corey Wilson. Wilson was injured in a car accident Friday.
The team visited Wilson at OU Medical Center after the festivities in the capitol.
The Sooners start spring practices today. Spring football runs through April 11 when OU plays its annual spring game.
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