1989 Oklahoma Sooners football team

The 1989 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented University of Oklahoma during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. They played their home games at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and competed as members of the Big Eight Conference. They were coached by first-year head coach Gary Gibbs. They were ineligible to participate in a bowl game since they were on probation. In addition, the Sooners were not allowed to appear on live television, although all their games were taped delayed and shown late Saturday nights on the Sooner Later Network and a few on Prime Network.[1]

1989 Oklahoma Sooners football
ConferenceBig Eight Conference
Record7–4 (5–2 Big 8)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJim Donnan (5th season)
Defensive coordinatorCharlie Sadler (1st season)
Captains
  • Scott Evans
  • Ken McMichel
  • Leon Perry
  • Kevin Thompson
  • Mark Van Keirsbilck
Home stadiumOklahoma Memorial Stadium (Capacity: 75,004)
1989 Big Eight Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 4 Colorado $ 7 –0 –011 –1 –0
No. 11 Nebraska 6 –1 –010 –2 –0
Oklahoma 5 –2 –07 –4 –0
Iowa State 4 –3 –06 –5 –0
Oklahoma State 3 –4 –04 –7 –0
Kansas 2 –5 –04 –7 –0
Missouri 1 –6 –02 –9 –0
Kansas State 0 –7 –01 –10 –0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

Schedule
DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 21:30 p.m.New Mexico State*No. 15
Sooner LaterW 73–373,250
September 91:30 p.m.Baylor*No. 8
  • Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK
Sooner LaterW 33–774,600
September 168:00 p.m.at Arizona*No. 6
Sooner LaterL 3–650,931
September 301:30 p.m.at KansasNo. 16
PSNW 45–644,500
October 71:30 p.m.Oklahoma StateNo. 16
Sooner LaterW 37–1574,610
October 142:00 p.m.vs. Texas*No. 15
PSNL 24–2875,587
October 211:00 p.m.at Iowa StateNo. 20
Sooner LaterW 43–4040,812
October 281:30 p.m.No. 3 Colorado
  • Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK
Sooner LaterL 3–2075,004
November 41:30 p.m.Missouri
  • Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK (rivalry)
Sooner LaterW 52–1472,300
November 111:30 p.m.Kansas State
  • Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
  • Norman, OK
Sooner LaterW 42–1971,000
November 181:30 p.m.at No. 6 Nebraska
Sooner LaterL 25–4276,404
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

[2]

Rankings
See also: 1989 NCAA Division I-A football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked.
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP15861616161520—————————
Coaches Poll—————————————————

Personnel
1989 Oklahoma Sooners football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
RB Dewell Brewer
WR Eric Bross
WR Chris Cabbinness
QB Steve Collins
QB Tink Collins
WR Adrian Cooper
RB Rod Fisher
RB 32 Mike Gaddis Injured RSo
WR Artie Guess
RB Dewell Lewis
RB Ike Lewis
RB Ted Long
OL Terron Manning
RB Mike McKinley
OL Larry Medice
QB Chris Melson
WR Joey Mickey
RB Leon Perry
RB Kenyon Rasheed
OL Mike Sawatzky
RB Don Smitherman
WR Otis Taylor
OL Mark Van Keirsblick
OL Mike Wise
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DL Tom Backes
DB Jason Belser
LB Frank Blevins
DB Greg DeQuasie
DL Wayne Dickson
DL Stacey Dillard
DL Scott Evans
DB Charles Franks
DL James Goode
DL Tracy Gordon
DB 12 Ken McMichel (C) Sr
DB Terry Ray
DB Kevin Thompson
DL Dante Williams
LB Chris Wilson
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K R.D. Lashar
P Brad Reddell
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • Injured Injured
    • Redshirt Redshirt

    Season summary

    Preseason

    Quarterback Charles Thompson was arrested in February 1989 for selling cocaine to an undercover FBI agent.[3] Barry Switzer resigned on June 9 amid player misconduct and allegations of recruiting violations, five players had been arrested on felony charges, and the NCAA placed the Sooners on probation, with penalties that included reduced scholarships and a postseason ban for the 1989 and 1990 seasons.

    New Mexico State

    vs Texas
    #15 Oklahoma Sooners (4–1) vs. Texas Longhorns (2–2)
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Oklahoma 7 0 71024
    Texas 15 6 0728

    at Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas

    • Date: October 14, 1989
    • Game weather: Partly cloudy, 86 °F (30 °C)
    • Game attendance: 75,587
    • Referee: George Hayward
    • TV: PSN
    • Box Score, Box Score
    External video
    video icon Johnny Walker's game-winning touchdown reception
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Oklahoma Passing
    RushingMike Gaddis14 Rush, 130 Yds, TD
    Receiving
    Texas PassingPeter Gardere15/23, 144 Yds, 2 TD, INT
    RushingAdrian Walker16 Rush, 71 Yds
    ReceivingJohnny Walker5 Rec, 62 Yds, TD

    Colorado
    #3 Colorado Buffaloes (6–0) at Oklahoma Sooners (5–1)
    Period 1 2 34Total
    Colorado 0 10 01020
    Oklahoma 0 0 033

    at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma

    • Oklahoma shut out in the first half for first time since 1965

    [4]

    Awards
    • All-Big Eight: LB Frank Blevins, DT Scott Evans, NG Dante Williams[5]

    Postseason

    NFL draft

    The following players were drafted into the National Football League following the season.[6]

    Player Position Round Pick Franchise
    Kevin ThompsonDefensive back6162Philadelphia Eagles
    Leon PerryRunning back9230Los Angeles Raiders
    Ken McMichelDefensive back12330Phoenix Cardinals

    References
    1. Dierking, Kyle (June 17, 2009). "How The Mighty Fall: Barry Switzer". KOTV. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
    2. "SoonerSports.com". Archived from the original on September 11, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
    3. "Charles Thompson was arrested Monday night". UPI Archives. February 13, 1989. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
    4. "Oklahoma – Getting a High Five in the Produce Aisle". CU at the Game. October 28, 1989. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
    5. SoonerSports.com
    6. "1990 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
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