From the Student Section: Sooners top Horned Frogs, mascot interference, Taylor Robertson honored,

Fun times were had at yesterday’s OU women’s basketball game in this edition of From the Student Section.

While the weather outside wasn’t exactly cooperative, the Lloyd Noble Center was more than warm enough on the inside to watch a good game of basketball. I had kept saying that I wasn’t going to enough OU basketball games, men or women. So I walked my way down to the LNC to watch the No. 20 Sooners take on TCU.

Madi Williams was just so much more athletic than everyone else on the floor. While it was Taylor Robertson’s day, Williams was the player that was the most must-see. She drove to the basket with authority and was a treat to watch.

Robertson’s shooting was great to see in person. This shot was especially fantastic.

My experience at the game wasn’t all good. There was one massive issue that kept poking his massive head directly into my line of sight.

Jan 14, 2020; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners mascot Top Daug performs during a time out against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Kansas won 66-52. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Top Daug would frequently stop to dance right in front of my front-row seat, and I’m pretty sure he was doing it on purpose. While my friend called me a “hater,” I will not take this insult lying down. I’m usually a dog person, but it seems that Top Daug exceeded my limit.

Moving on.

Perhaps it’s time to put the nameplates on the backs of the jerseys for Oklahoma women’s basketball. Softball also has this problem. TCU puts the names on the back of the jerseys.

Taylor Robertson was honored after the game with a video tribute to her journey to be the NCAA’s all-time leading three-point shooter. The Ruf/Neks also paid respect with a pair of goats for the G.O.A.T.

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WATCH: Old Oklahoma basketball mascot Top Daug returns before Kansas game

Allow him to reintroduce himself.

Oklahoma basketball has officially reintroduced former mascot Top Daug ahead of its game against Kansas. 

Allow him to reintroduce himself.

Oklahoma basketball has officially reintroduced former mascot Top Daug ahead of its big, nationally televised Big 12 game against No. 7 Kansas.

The dog mascot rose to its prominence during the Billy Tubbs’ Era in the 1980s and 1990s. Top Daug was a fan favorite of many prior to the mascot’s retirement after the 2004-05 season. He was fun, crazy and reckless that got the crowds attending Oklahoma games going.

Oklahoma’s pony mascots ‘Boomer’ and ‘Sooner’ will still be used, as will Top Daug. 

The Sooners, No. 7 Kansas and Oklahoma’s dog are about to tip-off on ESPN in a Big 12 clash with a lot of implications.

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Twitter reacts to Top Daug’s return

Oklahoma (10-3, 1-0) had a late addition to the roster announced last night.

Oklahoma (10-3, 1-0) had a late addition to the roster announced last night. Top Daug will be making his triumphant return after a 15-year hiatus when the Sooners play host to No. 3 Kansas (11-2, 1-0) on January 14.

With the news, Twitter was ablaze with nostalgic Oklahoma hoops fans.

If I had a time machine, the first place I would go to is Justin’s birthday party.

Okay, I’m kind of mad my mom never invited Top Daug to my birthday parties.

Top Daug announced his comeback the same day as Sam Ehlinger. Coincidence?

Shoutout to the Vegas Sooners for calling this back in 2016.

The amount of late eighties, early nineties swagger in this photo is astounding.

Leaving Billy Tubbs off this list is a crime, but other than that, I see no flaws.

I cannot wait for the Norman spin-off of Parks & Rec to be on Netflix.

Joe C. tweeting dog memes. Welcome to 2020, folks.

Who said great social media posts were reserved for just the football team?

Oklahoma and No.3 Kansas are set to tip-off in primetime at 8p.m. CT on a national broadcast on ESPN2.  Four top-10 teams have been beaten by under-daugs in the past week. Can the Sooners deliver in Top Daug’s return home?

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Oklahoma basketball welcomes back ‘Top Daug’

Top Daug, a former Oklahoma basketball mascot with a cult-like following is officially back.

The people got what they asked for.

Top Daug, a former Oklahoma basketball mascot with a cult-like following is officially back.

The athletic department had fun with the announcement, hinting at Top Daug’s return, beginning this morning with what appeared to be accidental or hacked tweets.

Athletic director, Joe Castiglione addressed the tweets while having a little bit of fun while giving a cryptic message.

They even retweeted some of the “goodest boys”.

Of course, Top Daug needs to follow his friends.

Lastly, the Sooners dropped a major hint towards the big announcement.

 

Top Daug was a brain-child of former Sooners head coach, Billy Tubbs who said Oklahoma would be a “top daug” in the then Big 8 conference. The mascot was a fan favorite throughout the ’80s and ’90s before being retired following the 2004-05 basketball season.

Oklahoma (10-3) plans to re-introduce Top Daug prior to the Sooners’ next home game against Kansas on Tuesday, January 14. The game can be seen on ESPN2 with tip-off set for 8p.m. CT.

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