Sooners Secret Weapon Spells Doom for OSU!

After his defense just allowed West Virginia to establish a school record nearly 800 yards of total offense on his proud Sooner defense last night in a wild 50-49 comeback win, Coach Bob Stoops isn't taking any chances this week for the annual Bedlam game.

No, in fact the text went out from the Sooner locker room right after the clock struck zero last night in Morgantown:

"Is she coming Saturday?"

And, as any faithful Sooner fan would answer his Coach's calling, "Sir, Yes Sir!"

Here's a look back at the success of the Sooners Secret Weapon Coach Stoops wants to ensure is in the house on Saturday!

Holiday Success!

In 2005, Lucy ventured to the West Coast for her first-ever Sooner game and Bowl Game against the Oregon Ducks in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego.

She was fearless as we crashed an Oregon tailgate party and then as to our surprise, our seats were in the Oregon section!

But behind a war horse effort from Adrian Petersen (24 carries for 80 yards), linebacker Clint Ingram's leaping interception grab at the OU 10-yard line with 33-seconds remaing in the game and escaping a Rhett Bomar premature spike on our 1-yard line as the final seconds ticked off the Quaalcom Stadium clock, the Sooners prevailed 17-14!

The First Home Opener

We ventured to Owen Field in the home opener in 2006 as Lucy made her first home game appearance.

And the Sooners didn't disappoint even though a little rain and a stubborn opponent made it closer than comfortable as converted wide receiver-to-quarterback Paul Thompson and Adrian Petersen led Oklahoma as the Sooners defeated the University of Alabama Birmingham 24-17.

Lucy experienced the Sooner Game Day activities, ate her share of cotton candy, beef jerky and saw the Pride of Oklahoma and cheered on the Sooners! The win was #6 in the record 39-consecutive home win streak that would continue until the 2011 season.

Perfection

Eventual Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford continued his perfect season with a solid game versus Big East opponent Cincinnati in 2008.

Bradford tossed 5 touchdown passes including one to freshman Ryan Broyles who set a Sooner freshman record with 7 receptions for 141 yards.

And, Lucy experienced her first heat-fest inside Memorial Stadium.

Sitting high above the east stands, we hydrated early and often as the #4 ranked Sooners steamrolled the Bearcats 52-26 en route to a 12-1 BCS Championship game season. The win was the 20th consecutive at home and the nation's longest current win streak.

Lucy would see a vaunted Oklahoma team that consisted of All-Americans Sam Bradford, Gerald McCoy, Duke Robinson and Jermaine Gresham and three of the first four 2010 NFL First Round Draft Picks Bradford, McCoy, Trent Williams and Jermaine Gresham.

Three-Peat

2009 was a great Sooner season for Lucy making three appearances in Norman despite the Sooners losing Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford to a shoulder injury in the first game against BYU in Dallas!

And the Sooners responded with three shutouts in one season for the first time since 1986!

Another home opener and a 64-0 victory in the rain over Idaho State. The Sooners were ranked #13 in the nation as freshman Landry Jones made his first start at home throwing for 286 yards and 3 touchdowns--all to Ryan Broyles.

The Sooners maintained their 25-game home win streak and recorded their first shutout since 1986!

This win was followed by a 45-0 beatdown of Tulsa.

The #12 ranked Sooners were led by Landry Jones 6 touchdown passes--a school record. The win was the second straight shutout for the Sooners and 26th consecutive win at home.

Finally, with the season teetering on the brink at 6-5, Lucy made her first Bedlam appearance and the Sooners responded with a 27-0 shutout of OSU.

DeMarco Murray led the Sooners with 2 touchdowns and Ryan Broyles' 88-yard punt return for a touchdown clinched the victory.

The victory knocked OSU from BCS Bowl contention and the Sooners defensive effort inflicted the worst offensive performance in a decade for OSU. The Sooners held the Cowboys to 109 total yards and no first downs in the second half.

The win was the 30th consecutive at home and the third shutout of the 2009 season.

2011

After taking a rare season off, Lucy made her third home opener as the Sooners were ranked #1 for the first time since 2003.

The Sooners beat Tulsa 47-14 as Dominique Whaley set a school record with 4 touchdowns in his Sooner debut and 131 yards rushing.

Lucy also witnessed the greatness of Ryan Broyles, the two-time consensus All-American wide receiver, as he had 14 receptions for 158 yards.

Broyles would go on to establish the all-time career receptions record in college football history wth 349 catches in 2011.

The win was the 37th consecutive at home for the Sooners.

The Thanksgiving weekend brought 40-degree temperatures, 40-mile per hour winds and Iowa State to town. However, Lucy was undaunted in her cold-weather gear as the Sooners dominated the Cyclones 26-6.

The #9 ranked Sooners overcame the strongest winds in Norman since a home game in 1964 versus USC as Blake Bell scored two touchdowns in the BellDozer formation.

2012

Lucy made her fourth home opener and saw a 69-13 beatdown of Florida A & M raising her win total to 9 versus 0 losses.

Summary

So as you can see, Coach Stoops has reason to text his secret weapon to make sure she will be in the house Saturday for the annual Bedlam Game.

Lucy will bring her cold-weather gear and lucky seat cushion, cotton candy and beef jerky as she settles in to watch the Sooners bring in another victory.

The Sooners have outscored their opponents 317 to 100 for an average score of 41 to 11 in her 9 games in Norman.

Expect more of the same on Saturday!

Boomer!