Mr. Orange-Power
01-07-2009, 06:56 AM
Letters to the Editor: Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The Oklahoman
Sportsmanlike conduct
I’m an Oregon fan who attended the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. I was pleased with the outcome, of course, but I want to congratulate Oklahoma State fans for their attitude, conduct and sportsmanship. There were many proud Cowboys in their orange at my hotel. I enjoyed meeting many of them before the game. Most of them enjoyed friendly banter, but none of them resorted to the trash-talking I’ve encountered from opposing teams at other bowl games.
After the game, most OSU fans I came across congratulated the Ducks for a hard-won victory. Had Dez Bryant stayed healthy, perhaps the outcome would have been different. In any event, I’ll be rooting for the Pokes down the line.
John Gray, Dundee, Ore.
The Oklahoman
Sportsmanlike conduct
I’m an Oregon fan who attended the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. I was pleased with the outcome, of course, but I want to congratulate Oklahoma State fans for their attitude, conduct and sportsmanship. There were many proud Cowboys in their orange at my hotel. I enjoyed meeting many of them before the game. Most of them enjoyed friendly banter, but none of them resorted to the trash-talking I’ve encountered from opposing teams at other bowl games.
After the game, most OSU fans I came across congratulated the Ducks for a hard-won victory. Had Dez Bryant stayed healthy, perhaps the outcome would have been different. In any event, I’ll be rooting for the Pokes down the line.
John Gray, Dundee, Ore.