ITYT: Deep Dive -- The unique nature of the Red River Shootout
We constantly hear this is a special rivalry? But, what makes it the best in the country? What are the features to this game which make it truly unique among college football matchups?
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Ian and Paul go over the various coaching records of Longhorns head men who have traversed to Dallas. Longhorn head coaches fared well up until Bob Stoops tipped the favor in scales of the Sooners against Mack Brown. That’s continued through the three head coaches after Brown.
The time of year when the game takes place is also unique. Some games take place in November. This one is in the middle of October.
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Other interesting aspects of the game that the two go over include the Cotton Bowl venue, the intensity of the players in the game, and some of the decisions coaches and players make ahead of this game they might not in others.
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