OU’s home football season kicks off Saturday, but the Big Red Rally will give the OU community the chance to cheer on the Sooners one day earlier.
Friday’s Big Red Rally is the annual free pep rally put together by Campus Activities Council prior to the first home football game to get the OU community excited for the upcoming season.
“We really hope that the Big Red Rally will help get everyone excited for our first home game after last weekend’s defeat. We want to continue to show our support for the Sooners,” said Laura Bock, CAC member and chemistry sophomore.
The event also gives the football team, OU spirit squads and the Pride of Oklahoma a chance to thank the OU community for all the cheering and support they will give in the upcoming season, said Jason Marshall, Pride drum major and instrumental music education senior.
OU President David Boren will speak, as will head coach Bob Stoops, said Tanyon Helzer, CAC member and marketing sophomore.
The Big Red Rally will be held at the practice field immediately south of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, but will move underneath the stadium near University Bookstore in case of rain, said Jessica Haddad, vice-chair of administration of CAC’s Big Red Rally committee.
In past years, the Big Red Rally was held in the stadium, but moved out of the stadium last year.
This smaller-scale environment creates an intimate and exciting arena for those attending, said Matthew Carpenter, human resource management senior.
Before the Big Red Rally begins, there will be giveaways to those in attendance. These include two footballs autographed by Bob Stoops, gift cards to local restaurants and stores and other OU memorabilia, said Samantha Brule, CAC member and journalism sophomore.
CAC added a spirit competition this year to encourage greek organizations to show their school spirit.
Organizations will be judged on their signs and the amount of people they bring, Haddad said.
“The Big Red Rally is a great kickoff to the football year. It encourages people to show up to the first home game and support the home team,” Bock said.
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