OU International Students Get a Crash Course in American Football

Strategic Insights -

Approximately 30 curious international students from the University of Oklahoma's (OU) College of International Studies gathered at Hester Hall on September 23 to learn about the basics of American football from Blake Kuenzi, OU's associate director of athletic equipment. Kuenzi brought out various football equipment and engaged the students in a hands-on learning experience, explaining the purpose of each object and detailing the rules of the game. By the end of the seminar, the students had a solid understanding of the sport and even got to toss around a football with Kuenzi, making it a fun and interactive experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • The seminar was held at Hester Hall, the home of the College of International Studies, on September 23, with approximately 30 international students in attendance.
  • Blake Kuenzi, OU's associate director of athletic equipment, led the seminar and brought out various football equipment, including a football, helmet, and pants.
  • Kuenzi explained the purpose of each object and detailed the rules of the game, including who OU quarterback Baker Mayfield is.
  • The students took close notes and asked many questions, and Kuenzi even got to toss around a football with them and make jokes.
  • As an incentive, the students were offered 10 extra points in class for attending the seminar.
  • The seminar may have added many new members to the Sooner football fanbase, especially among the international students.

Statistics:

  • Approximately 30 international students attended the seminar.
  • The seminar was held on September 23 at Hester Hall.
  • The students were offered 10 extra points in class for attending the seminar.
  • The OU Sooners have a bye this weekend but face West Virginia at 11 a.m. on October 3.
  • Last season, the OU Sooners defeated the Mountaineers 45-33 in Morgantown, West Virginia.

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