sarge87 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?i...ce=NCFHeadlines OKLAHOMA CITY -- Jack Mildren, a former lieutenant governor and the first quarterback in the University of Oklahoma's vaunted wishbone offense, died on Thursday, his brother said. He was 58. Mildren, who had been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer, died at Integris Baptist Medical Center, spokeswoman Brooke Cayot confirmed. Mildren was diagnosed two years ago with cancer but had continued to serve as a vice chairman for Arvest Bank and host a daily sports radio show on WKY 930-AM. Legislators at the state Capitol observed a moment of silence for the former lieutenant governor, who walked the halls there in the 1990s. He ran for governor in 1994 as the Democratic Party nominee but lost to Republican Frank Keating. Mildren was the quarterback for Oklahoma's high-powered offense in 1971, when the Sooners set an NCAA record that still stands by averaging 472.4 rushing yards. Mildren had arrived in Norman out of Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas, where he set passing records. But as a junior at OU in 1970, the Sooners got off to a sluggish start and coach Chuck Fairbanks switched to the wishbone offense. The Sooners racked up 5,196 yards on 813 rushes that season, finishing 11-1 by defeating Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. Oklahoma's only loss came in the so-called "Game of the Century," when top-ranked Nebraska beat the second-ranked Sooners 35-31 despite four touchdowns from Mildren -- two rushing and two passing. Mildren finished the season with 1,289 yards rushing -- the most in school history for a quarterback -- and 20 touchdowns before being drafted by the Baltimore Colts. Quote Link to comment
cb1954 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Sorry if this has already been posted. http://www.tulsaworld.com/sports/article.a...2_2__ByGue35833 Quote Link to comment
AZ4NE1 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/foot...n.ap/index.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Jack Mildren, a former lieutenant governor and the first quarterback in the University of Oklahoma's vaunted wishbone offense, died on Thursday, his brother said. He was 58. Mildren, who had been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer, died at Integris Baptist Medical Center, spokeswoman Brooke Cayot confirmed. Mildren was diagnosed two years ago with cancer but had continued to serve as a vice chairman for Arvest Bank and host a daily sports radio show on WKY 930-AM. Legislators at the state Capitol observed a moment of silence for the former lieutenant governor, who walked the halls there in the 1990s. He ran for governor in 1994 as the Democratic Party nominee but lost to Republican Frank Keating. Mildren was the quarterback for Oklahoma's high-powered offense in 1971, when the Sooners set an NCAA record that still stands by averaging 472.4 rushing yards. Mildren had arrived in Norman out of Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas, where he set passing records. But as a junior at OU in 1970, the Sooners got off to a sluggish start and coach Chuck Fairbanks switched to the wishbone offense. The Sooners racked up 5,196 yards on 813 rushes that season, finishing 11-1 by defeating Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. Oklahoma's only loss came in the so-called "Game of the Century," when top-ranked Nebraska beat the second-ranked Sooners 35-31 despite four touchdowns from Mildren -- two rushing and two passing. Mildren finished the season with 1,289 yards rushing -- the most in school history for a quarterback -- and 20 touchdowns before being drafted by the Baltimore Colts. Quote Link to comment
jjamuss Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Sorry if this has already been posted. http://www.tulsaworld.com/sports/article.a...2_2__ByGue35833 Rest in Peace... although I am too young to remember him, its necessary to show respect as that is what the greatest fans in college football do... win or lose. Quote Link to comment
Cy the Cyclone Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I remember he went on to play safety for the Patriots and, I believe, the Colts after he left OU. Quote Link to comment
huKSer Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Rest in Peace... although I am too young to remember him, its necessary to show respect as that is what the greatest fans in college football do... win or lose. At the time that I read the article on the Tulsa paper website there were 18 comments to the story - 9 from Husker fans giving respects. Remarkable Quote Link to comment
Glendower Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/foot...n.ap/index.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Jack Mildren, a former lieutenant governor and the first quarterback in the University of Oklahoma's vaunted wishbone offense, died on Thursday, his brother said. He was 58. Mildren, who had been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer, died at Integris Baptist Medical Center, spokeswoman Brooke Cayot confirmed. Mildren was diagnosed two years ago with cancer but had continued to serve as a vice chairman for Arvest Bank and host a daily sports radio show on WKY 930-AM. Legislators at the state Capitol observed a moment of silence for the former lieutenant governor, who walked the halls there in the 1990s. He ran for governor in 1994 as the Democratic Party nominee but lost to Republican Frank Keating. Mildren was the quarterback for Oklahoma's high-powered offense in 1971, when the Sooners set an NCAA record that still stands by averaging 472.4 rushing yards. Mildren had arrived in Norman out of Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas, where he set passing records. But as a junior at OU in 1970, the Sooners got off to a sluggish start and coach Chuck Fairbanks switched to the wishbone offense. The Sooners racked up 5,196 yards on 813 rushes that season, finishing 11-1 by defeating Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. Oklahoma's only loss came in the so-called "Game of the Century," when top-ranked Nebraska beat the second-ranked Sooners 35-31 despite four touchdowns from Mildren -- two rushing and two passing. Mildren finished the season with 1,289 yards rushing -- the most in school history for a quarterback -- and 20 touchdowns before being drafted by the Baltimore Colts. "'So-called'"? I understand that not everyone thinks of it that way, but that was a very tactless way to put it-- take one of the man's accomplishments and dismiss it with "so-called"? That's sloppy-- how about "Oklahoma's only loss came in what many call the 'Game of the Century.'" Would that have been so hard? Quote Link to comment
hack Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 sad news. and the wrong forum. but it's all about showin' respect, yo. godspeed, buddy. Quote Link to comment
Bleeding Husker Red Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Rest In Peace , Jack. Quote Link to comment
huskernumerouno Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Prayers go out to his family Quote Link to comment
huskered17 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 What a great competitor he was. Okl lost the "Game of the Century" game but it wasnt because of any thing Mildren did. He had me scared right up to the last play he ran. Rest in peace, Mr. Mildren. GBR!!! Quote Link to comment
T_O_Bull Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 The '71 game was an incredible battle between two great teams. I'm glad the clock ran out when the Huskers were ahead. There were no losers in this game. Jack Mildren was a warrior and a great competitor. Say, "Hello" to Brooke Berringer when you get to Heaven's Stadium Jack. You are missed and our prayes are with your family. T_O_B Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Oklahoma media referred to him as godfather of the wishbone... Hell of a competitor. Much respect. RIP . Quote Link to comment
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