Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Who's the Best #4?

The #4 is a strong number in Sooner lore, as per below:

  • Pee Wee Woods – corner from 96-99, presently plays in the NFL.
  • Travis Wilson – receiver from Carrollton, TX drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 3rd round. Travis played the 02-05 seasons at OU, compiling 1,300 receiving yards (14th) and 104 receptions (8th).
  • Buster Rhymes – uber-talented and troubled RB/WR/KR from 1980-1984. Buster holds the career mark for KR yards, has the longest KR in Sooner history (100 yds as a frosh) and led the Sooners in receiving yards in the run oriented days of 1983. Presently 9th in career all purpose yards. Sat out 1982 season for disciplinary reasons. 4th round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 1985. Drug issues derailed his NFL career, if memory serves me correctly. Plus, a rapper is named after him.
  • Elvis Peacock – one of the best names in college FB history. RB from 74-77. Stands 20th all-time in rushing yards. Scored 31 TDs from 74-77. Would have had better stats, but shared backfield with Kenny King, Joe Washington and Billy Sims. First round draft pick by the Rams in 1978.
  • Tommy O’Hara – one of the best Irish Sooners ever.
  • P.J. Mills – WR from 93-95. I vividly remember watching PJ coast into the end zone in the Carrier Dome against the ‘cuse in 1994. The ball was punched out just before PJ scored, and Syracuse roared back to take a lead in the game, only for Garrick McGee to lead the Sooners into FG range and Scott Blanton kicked the field goal. Enough about me…
  • Malcolm Kelly – will be in the NFL soon. Malcolm posted the 2nd highest receiving yardage total in OU history during the 2006 campaign. After only two seasons, Kelly ranks 11th in total career receiving yards. Wore #2 his during his freshman season (2005).
  • Jamelle Holieway – came off the bench when Troy Aikman was hurt against University of Miami in 1985. Led the Sooners to national championship and three Orange Bowls. Suffered debilitating knee injury against Boone State. Holieway is the career leader in QB rushing at OU with 2,713 yards, and 8th on the career rushing TD list with 30. Holieway finished his career as the 3rd leading passer in Sooner history, but presently ranks 10th on that list.
  • Antonio Perkins – wore this number before becoming a fabulous kick returner/DB wearing number 28.

Cast your votes in the poll, and comment on your choice if you wish.

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