'Traitor' signs spotted on Oklahoma campus after Riley's departure
Oklahoma fans aren't hiding their anger over Lincoln Riley's departure.
Banners with the word "traitor" appeared across Oklahoma's campus after news broke Sunday that Riley is leaving the Sooners to become head coach at USC.
How are things going in Norman?
— Cal Day (@CalDayTV) November 29, 2021
“Traitor” banners posted on OU’s seed sower statue and at the front of the stadium hours after Lincoln Riley leaves #Sooners for USC job.
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One student who spoke to Jasmine Anderson of Fox 25 described the atmosphere on campus as "pretty bad."
Freshman, Josh Dorfmeister says students on campus are more mad than hurt, especially with players considering to leave. pic.twitter.com/6vDGdnbO0Z
— ShardaagrayKOKH (@FOX25Shardaa) November 29, 2021
Riley spent the past five seasons at Oklahoma, leading the Sooners to a 55-10 record and four straight Big 12 titles.