<![CDATA[Deadspin: billy sims]]> http://tags.deadspin.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/deadspin.com.png <![CDATA[Deadspin: billy sims]]> http://deadspin.com/tag/billysims http://deadspin.com/tag/billysims <![CDATA[Billy Sims Is Sorry For Loving Oklahoma So Darn Much]]> Billy Sims caused pain and distress to everyone in the nation during Sam Bradford's Heisman Trophy presentation, with the possible exception of two people—Sam Bradford and Billy Sims.

Some people (ok, me) complained that Billy's excess of school spirit was an unwelcome distraction during Bradford's big moment. But Sam Bradford—who somehow thinks he knows what's best for Sam Bradford—doesn't agree.

I didn't feel like he took anything in any way away from me," Bradford said Monday during a VIP post-party reception. "I think he made my moment even more special by sharing the traditions of the university with me as I accepted the award. So I had absolutely no problem whatsoever with Billy yelling 'Boomer.'

Obviously, he's still upset and isn't thinking clearly. Sims even apologized for the distress he obviously caused to the Bradford family.

"I love the university so much," he said, choking back tears. "I try to be a spokesman for them. And I will continue to be myself and let people know about the great state of Oklahoma.

Do you feel better now, Sam? The man cried. But it's good to see that Billy has learned his lesson.

And I will never, ever stop saying 'Boomer Sooner,' regardless of who don't like it."

So we're all agree... wait ... what just happened there?

Bradford OK with Sims [Tulsa World, via Fanhouse]

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<![CDATA[What Is Wrong With Billy Sims?]]> There's a fine line between showing school spirit and hijacking the greatest moment of some kid's life just to draw attention to yourself and I think Billy Sims may have crossed it.

The former Oklahoma running back and 1978 Heisman Trophy winner kind of spoiled Sam Bradford's big triumph on Saturday by hollering like a escaped lunatic during the current Oklahoma quarterback's Heisman acceptance stroll. We get it ... you're both Sooners who won the Heisman, but guess what? In five years, you'll both be former Detroit Lions who won the Heisman and have gimpy knees, and that's a much less exclusive club.

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