1984 Oklahoma Sooners football team
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The 1984 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma
in the college football
1984 NCAA Division I-A season
. Oklahoma Sooners football
participated in the former Big Eight Conference
at that time and played its home games in Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
where it has played its home games since 1923. The team posted a 9–2–1 overall record and a 6–1 conference record to earn a share of the Conference title under head coach
Barry Switzer
who took the helm in 1973. This was Switzer's ninth conference title in twelve seasons.
The team was led by All-American Tony Casillas
, After winning a share of conference title, it earned a trip to the for an appearance against the Washington Huskies. During the season, it faced five ranked opponents (In order, #17 Pitt
, #1 , #1 Nebraska
, #3 and #4 Washington). The last three of these opponents finished the season ranked in the top 10. It endured a tie against Texas in the Red River Shootout, a loss against a 2–5 and a bowl game loss to Washington.
Lydell Carr led the team in rushing with 688 yards, Danny Bradley
led the team in passing with 1095 yards, Derrick Shepard
led the team in receiving with 392 yards, Placekicker
Tim Lashar led the team in scoring with 68 points, Casillas had 10 quarterback sack
s, freshman Brian Bosworth
led the team with 133 tackles
and Gary Lowell posted 4 interceptions. The defense set a school record that would only be eclipsed by the 1986 team when it allowed only 2.2 yards per rush over the course of the season.
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
in the college football
College football
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1984 NCAA Division I-A season
1984 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with Brigham Young University winning their first national championship by beating an unranked Michigan team in the Holiday Bowl...
. Oklahoma Sooners football
Oklahoma Sooners football
The Oklahoma Sooners football program is a college football team that represents the University of Oklahoma . The team is currently a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
participated in the former Big Eight Conference
Big Eight Conference
The Big Eight Conference, a former NCAA-affiliated Division I-A college athletic association that sponsored football, was formed in January 1907 as the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association by its charter member schools: the University of Kansas, University of Missouri, University...
at that time and played its home games in Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
The Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is the on-campus football facility for the University of Oklahoma Sooners in Norman, Oklahoma. The official capacity of the stadium, following recent renovations, is 82,112, making it the 16th largest college stadium in the United States and the third...
where it has played its home games since 1923. The team posted a 9–2–1 overall record and a 6–1 conference record to earn a share of the Conference title under head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
Barry Switzer
Barry Switzer
Barry Switzer is a former football coach, active in the college and professional ranks between 1962 and 1997. He has one of the highest winning percentages of any college football coach in history, and is one of only two head coaches to win both a college football national championship and a...
who took the helm in 1973. This was Switzer's ninth conference title in twelve seasons.
The team was led by All-American Tony Casillas
Tony Casillas
Tony Steven Casillas is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League from 1986 through 1997. While at the University of Oklahoma he helped win the 1985 NCAA National Championship. He also won the Lombardi Award in 1985 and was the 1985 UPI Lineman of the Year...
, After winning a share of conference title, it earned a trip to the for an appearance against the Washington Huskies. During the season, it faced five ranked opponents (In order, #17 Pitt
1984 Pittsburgh Panthers football team
The 1984 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 1984 college football season. The Panthers offense scored 178 points while the defense allowed 247 points. At season’s end, the Panthers were not ranked in the National Polls. The Panthers had their first...
, #1 , #1 Nebraska
1984 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team
The 1984Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Tom Osborne and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.-Schedule:...
, #3 and #4 Washington). The last three of these opponents finished the season ranked in the top 10. It endured a tie against Texas in the Red River Shootout, a loss against a 2–5 and a bowl game loss to Washington.
Lydell Carr led the team in rushing with 688 yards, Danny Bradley
Danny Bradley
Danny Louis Bradley is a former American professional football wide receiver in the National Football League.College career -...
led the team in passing with 1095 yards, Derrick Shepard
Derrick Shepard
Derrick Lathell Shepard was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, the New Orleans Saints, and the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma.-External links:*...
led the team in receiving with 392 yards, Placekicker
Placekicker
Placekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points...
Tim Lashar led the team in scoring with 68 points, Casillas had 10 quarterback sack
Quarterback sack
In American football and Canadian football, a sack occurs when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a forward pass, or when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage in the "pocket" and the intent of what he was going to do is unclear...
s, freshman Brian Bosworth
Brian Bosworth
Brian Keith "The Boz" Bosworth, is a former American football linebacker. He played college football for the University of Oklahoma...
led the team with 133 tackles
Tackle (football move)
Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to disposses an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend....
and Gary Lowell posted 4 interceptions. The defense set a school record that would only be eclipsed by the 1986 team when it allowed only 2.2 yards per rush over the course of the season.
Schedule
Awards & Honors
- All-American: Tony CasillasTony CasillasTony Steven Casillas is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League from 1986 through 1997. While at the University of Oklahoma he helped win the 1985 NCAA National Championship. He also won the Lombardi Award in 1985 and was the 1985 UPI Lineman of the Year...
, - Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year: Casillas
- UPI National Lineman of the Year: Casillas
External links
- 1984 season at SoonerStats.com