Boomer and Sooner are two matching white ponies who pull the Sooner Schooner, a Conestoga wagon across the field when the University of Oklahoma football team scores. The Sooner Schooner is the true mascot of the team, bringing to mind the pioneers who settled Indian Territory during the 1889 Land Run and were the original "Sooners".

Sep 9, 2017 · Oklahoma adopted the name Sooners name for its football team in 1908 after originally calling themselves the Rough Riders and Boomers. While the team's nickname is the Sooners, it's actual mascot...

The Sooner Schooner is an official mascot of the sports teams of the University of Oklahoma Sooners. Pulled by two white ponies named Boomer and Sooner, it is a scaled-down replica of the Studebaker Conestoga wagon used by settlers of the Oklahoma Territory around the time of the Land Run of 1889.

Apr 18, 2023 · Who (or What) Is the Oklahoma Sooners Mascot? Although they boast a pair of costumed mascots, the Sooner Schooner is the official mascot of sports teams at Oklahoma University. Pulled by the white horse combination of Boomer and Sooner, the tradition of running the schooner around a horseshoe loop of Owen Field has become one of college ...

Oct 31, 2023 · The OU Athletics Department and student leaders recognized the need for a mascot to provide representation at all OU athletics contests as well as attend charity events and visit children's...

The Mascot present at all football games is the Sooner Schooner, a Conestoga wagon, pulled by two crème white ponies, Boomer and Sooner. The caretakers of the wagon are the spirit group called the RUF/NEKS , who shoot off modified shotguns in …

Oct 24, 2023 · The Schooner was introduced in the fall of 1964 and became the official mascot of the Oklahoma Sooners in 1980. The RUF/NEKS and RUF/NEK Lil' Sis OU spirit squads maintain and drive the...

Boomer and Sooner are the costumed mascots that represent the University and the OU Athletics Department. The characters are an extension of the Sooner Schooner and its horses to be enjoyed by fans -- especially children -- at all OU athletics contests.

Jul 19, 2023 · Everyone who follows Oklahoma football, and even fans nationally, are familiar with the iconic Sooner Schooner. It’s a one of a kind, as far as official mascots go, and is easily identifiable...

Dec 27, 2024 · Using crimson and cream in their uniforms and logo designates a bold and recognizable appearance for the Sooners. This classic combination has become synonymous with Oklahoma athletics and is a...