The Sooner Schooner is the fabric of Oklahoma football. Saturday when OU played host to West Virginia, the carriage came out per usual after a touchdown, tipped over and threw its riders.
The top came off the wagon, while the ponies kept pulling and it tipped over from left to right, dropping a couple of riders, who escaped without major injuries.
OU released a statement:
“The Sooner Schooner tipped over today. We believe it was the result of weight distribution among riders in the rear of the wagon. Three individuals were evaluated at the stadium and released. All others reported that they were uninjured. Upon initial evaluation, it also appears the ponies are uninjured. Medical staff responded immediately as did the expert horse handlers and veterinarian who staff all games. We are grateful that the injuries were not serious and for the staff members who responded so well.”
FOX Sports’ Jenny Taft was on board for an earlier journey for the Schooner.
