NORMAN — David Boren's mentor authored a book with a most exquisite title. George Lynn Cross spent 25 years as the OU president, then wrote about his quarter century involvement with Sooner football.
Presidents Can't Punt.
Ain't it the truth? Academicians from biology or law or engineering sometimes rise to the top of collegiate administration and find themselves making personnel decisions about an enterprise they know very little about.
But in 24 years as the OU president, a tenure which ends with retirement in two weeks, Boren has learned a lot about football. He hasn't punted.