Since 1920, Texas, OU have met in the middle
DALLAS (AP) - Darrell Royal is still quick with a quip, and few things get him rolling more than the Texas-Oklahoma game.
Now 82, Royal has perhaps the most unique perspective of the rivalry. A star player at Oklahoma in the 1940s, he coached at Texas for 20 years, making such a mark that the campus stadium now carries his name.
Even though he left the sidelines long ago, Royal is as eager as ever for the 101st edition of this border-state grudge match Saturday. He was practically waiting for his phone to ring this week for the chance to...
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