Many will see the 50s numbers and think, a boring group of support players. Fans shouldn’t be fooled, great players can be seen in any group at Oklahoma.\u00a0 Many All-Americans will be included in this group.\u00a0 With this in mind, we present this talented group in the Oklahoma Sooners numbers game.<\/p>\n
Tubbs was a three-year starter at Oklahoma. The Sooners won all 31 games in that period. In 1954, when running back Billy Pricer <\/strong><\/a>was injured Tubbs had to replace him in the Texas game.\u00a0 It was the first time he had ever played in the backfield. In the remaining games of that season, he averaged 6.1 yards per carry. Head coach Bud Wilkinson<\/strong><\/a> moved him to center in 1955. This became his signature position. He also played linebacker. In a victory over Texas in 1955, he intercepted three passes. In 1956, he was a unanimous All-America center and was named national Lineman of the Year.<\/p>\n La Rosa was not a flashy player. However, was a solid offensive lineman in 1969\/1970 for the Sooners.\u00a0 Clearly number 52 was not a stellar number at Oklahoma.<\/p>\n We add another All-America center at number 53.\u00a0 In 1954 Burris was a consensus All-America selection and finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting.\u00a0 In 2000, Burris was inducted into the College Football hall of fame.<\/p>\n There is definitely an argument here.\u00a0 Some might say Tom Brahaney<\/strong> deserves consideration as an All-America center in 1971.\u00a0 Elrod was a two-time All-America defensive end in 1974\/1975. He also played on the Sooners back to back national championship teams.<\/p>\n As a dominant offensive tackle Brown was named a unanimous All-American in 2004. The Lawton, Oklahoma native was also an All-American in 2003. Additionally, he was a three-time All-Big 12 Conference standout for the Sooners. Brown won the 2004 Outland Trophy. He became the fifth Outland winner from Oklahoma.\u00a0 And, he was one of the most dominant offensive linemen in Sooner history.<\/p>\n Beavers was one of the most physically talented defensive players in Oklahoma history. But, he was plagued by NCAA bureaucratic inadequacies.\u00a0 Beavers lost two years of eligibility due to a questioned, not proven academic scholastic test.\u00a0 When Beavers got back on the field, he was impressive.\u00a0 The only year he played a full season he recorded 71 tackles and a school-record 11 \u00bd sacks.<\/p>\n A solid four-year starter at Oklahoma at defensive end.\u00a0 Jones, continually improved all four years as a Sooner.\u00a0 Jones earned All-America honors. Additionally, he was the number five player selected in the 1996 NFL draft<\/p>\n Another solid linebacker at Oklahoma.\u00a0 Mathis had a good career at Oklahoma as a four-year defensive player.\u00a0 Additionally, he was a second-round NFL draft pick by New Orleans.<\/p>\n Another standout linebacker and two-year starter.\u00a0 In 1971 Driscoll led the Sooners in tackles with 134.<\/p>\n#52 Vince La Rosa<\/h3>\n
#53 Kurt Burris<\/a><\/h3>\n
#54 Jimbo Elrod<\/a><\/h3>\n
#55 Jammal Brown<\/a><\/h3>\n
#56 Aubrey Beavers<\/a><\/h3>\n
#57 Cedric Jones<\/h3>\n
#58 Reggie Mathis<\/a><\/h3>\n
#59 Mark Driscoll<\/a><\/h3>\n
#60 Don Key<\/h3>\n