2018 Oklahoma Sooners Countdown to Kickoff | 3 Days!

In three days, you and I will be watching the Oklahoma Sooners finally get the 2018 season underway! For today’s topic in our daily Countdown to Kickoff series, we’ve got a special one in store for you.

At Oklahoma, the Sooners are a family, and sometimes that’s also in the literal sense of the word. Derrick Shepard did big things in Norman, and he passed on his abilities to his son, Sterling. Together, they make up arguably the greatest father and son combo in OU Athletics history.

Let’s start things off with Sterling’s dad, Derrick Shepard.

Derrick Shepard was a native of Odessa, Texas, and in high school, he played QB in a wishbone offense. His talent as a runner was undeniable. He ran with…