Covered wagon crashes on Nebraska football field
By mbrooks on October 19, 2019
By Matthew Brooks
The University of Oklahoma suffered a crash on the football field on Saturday.
During the Oklahoma- West Virginia football game the miniature horse-drawn covered wagon tipped entered the field to celebrate a touchdown.
In a tight turn, the wagon tipped over. Its occupants were tossed out and rolled across the field.
*the Sooner Schooner has exited the chat*#Oklahoma #NCAAF
pic.twitter.com/ZKISkILh3t— SBR Sports Picks (@SBRSportsPicks) October 19, 2019
The University of Oklahoma released a statement stating that no one was injured in the crash.
Official statement from OU Athletics: 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.(1/2)
— Oklahoma Sooners (@OU_Athletics) October 19, 2019
The initial investigation suggests the weight distribution caused the tumble.
The horses were also unhurt.
(2/2) 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.
— Oklahoma Sooners (@OU_Athletics) October 19, 2019
The other activity on the field, the game against Virginia, went much better for Oklahoma.
The Sooners won 52-14 over the West Virginia Mountaineers.
This was not the first time such a thing has happened with the Sooner Schooner.