It’s time for another update to our Countdown to Kickoff! 25 days from now, the Oklahoma Sooners will begin their 2018 season. For today’s commemoration, I’m digging deep into the archives of Sooner Football. One of the best competitors to come through Norman was H-back/D-back Tommy McDonald, who is known for never losing a game as a Sooner.
During his first two seasons at Oklahoma, McDonald’s on-the-field opportunities were scarce. It wasn’t until the Albuquerque native’s junior year in 1955 that he became the Sooners’ starting running back. He was one of the more natural athletes during the Bud Wilkinson era, so it was no surprise when he became the workhorse for the Oklahoma offense.