Overview
Most Cowboys fans have taken in a game or two at Boone Pickens Stadium and have cheered to the rhythm of hundreds of banging paddles. But only real fans know the full history of the Bedlam Series or can name all the football stars who went on to become Hall of Fame players. 100 Things Oklahoma State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Cowboys. Whether you're a diehard from the days of Barry Sanders and Thurman Thomas, or whether you're a more recent supporter, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. Experienced sportswriter Robert Allen has collected every essential piece of Oklahoma State knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.
Author Biography
Robert Allen is the sideline voice of the Cowboy Radio Network, hosts "Robert Allen & Friends" on Triple Play Sports Radio and covers Oklahoma State sports for Go Pokes. A graduate of OSU, Allen co-authored More Than a Championship: The 2011 Oklahoma State Cowboys with coach Mike Gundy. He and his wife, Lynne, have two kids (Zach & Katy) and live in Edmond, Oklahoma.
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100 Things Oklahoma State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Robert Allen / Foreword by Mike Gundy
Contact: Stefani Szenda, Triumph Books, 312.676.4224, x324,
s.szenda@triumphbooks.com
Few college towns can match the history and loyal fan base of Oklahoma State. With a total of 52 NCAA Championships for the school, Cowboys fans are no strangers to winning and have a lot of history to look back on. In 2017, they have even more to look forward to.
In 100 Things Oklahoma State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (Triumph Books, September 2017), sideline voice of the Cowboy Radio Network Robert Allen combines his encyclopedic knowledge and passion for all things sports to produce the ultimate guide to Oklahoma State fandom. From football and basketball to golf and baseball, this great new reference title covers 10 sports and has something for fans of every era. Highlights include:
- A heartfelt foreword from Head Football Coach Mike Gundy
- Profiles of fan-favorites Bob Kurland, Eddie Sutton, Rickie Fowler and many more
- History of their various stadiums and arenas including Boone Pickens Stadium and Gallagher-Iba Arena
- Stories about go-to stops including Chris’ University Spirit, Hideaway Pizza, Eskimo Joe’s and more
100 Things Oklahoma State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die provides a thorough, easy to follow guide to becoming the best fan possible. Loaded with trivia, facts and anecdotes about the biggest players and personalities in the school’s history, this great new title covers the entire Oklahoma State experience. No fan’s library is complete without it.
About the Author:
Robert Allen is the sideline voice of the Cowboy Radio Network, hosts "Robert Allen & Friends" on Triple Play Sports Radio and covers Oklahoma State sports for Go Pokes. A graduate of OSU, Allen co-authored More Than a Championship: The 2011 Oklahoma State Cowboys with coach Mike Gundy. He and his wife, Lynne, have two kids (Zach & Katy) and live in Edmond, Oklahoma.
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