How To Survive TX/OU Saturday Without A Hangover, Sunburn Or Indigestion

Jordan entranced with Bevo

First off, if you're a Sooners fan, don't hate. I know this matchup is called "OU/Texas" north of the Red River. I'm a Texan. From Dallas. Deal with it.

I have no horses in this race and have actually been manhandled and accosted more times by the University of Texas PR staff more than any other individuals in my life while in the pursuit of an interview. So despite the fact my husband went to Texas and is brainwashing my daughter to head that way, I generally give the Sooners an edge.

I respect the crap out of Bob Stoops. He has always been super-nice to me after I did a story on his wife becoming a Mary Kay top producer in the early 2000's. True story: he told me he's driven her pink Cadillac to practice.

Moving on. Here's your Texas/OU gameday survival guide.

TX/OU Weekend, What You Need To Know Before You Go:
Kickoff is 11am. Parking is a bitch (map here). Try to use DART if you can. Here is the TX/OU gameday schedule.

Get there early. Traffic is always a ratf&%k getting into Fair Park on TX/OU Saturday.

Cotton Bowl at Fair Park Purse Policy

The Cotton Bowl has adopted a purse policy similar to AT&T Stadium's. Any of these purses will work. I also love the marriage of function and style you get with Barrington's Stadium Crossbody bag which comes in TX and OU colors.  GiGi New York's Madison Crossbody bag is also great for games yet stylish enough to be carried everywhere. Both the Stadium Crossbody and Madison Crossbody can be monogrammed with your initials. LOVE!

Wear sunscreen
You'll be in the sun all day. Protect yourself. Elta MD's UV Tinted Daily with SPF 40 is a phenomenal tinted sunscreen that doesn't clog your pores. If you're going to wear a full face of makeup, I like Skin Authority's sunscreen under my foundation because it's not too heavy.

Wear comfortable shoes because you will be walking. A lot.
GameDay Boots are super comfortable. They come in Texas & OU versions. Yosi Samra ballet flats are also ideal for long days of walking. Yosi Samra even has some in Texas burnt orange and OU crimson. Guys have it so easy. They can wear anything.

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Caffeinate and pace yourself
Drink coffee in the morning to wake up and get going but don't eat much for breakfast, if anything at all. It will be a long day. You'll be eating Fletcher's Corny Dogs at 10am and who knows what other fried fat bombs. Pace yourself on the food front. Enjoy anything you want but don't do it all in one sitting (or standing). The result is never pretty.

Hydrate
Drink plenty of water so you're not wasted by 6pm. Half the fun of TX/OU weekend is the action all over Uptown on Saturday night. Don't get too tipsy. Use a cab or Uber if you fear DART after dark.

Most importantly, have fun.
Enjoy every minute of it if you're going to game. It's one of the best experiences in college football. Click here for information on more TX/OU revelry throughout the weekend. One of my favorite traditions is a TX/OU party at Fair park at 8am on Saturday followed by my once-yearly date with Snuffer's cheese fries on Sunday afternoon. It might my secret hangover cure. Might.....

Are you going to the game or to the fair on Saturday? Prediction? Are you more focused on another game? (Baylor/TCU, anyone?)

Share your Saturday plans in the comments section. Click here for more Texas gameday looks and here for more Oklahoma ideas.

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Texas Tech Accessories

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With a great color scheme and west Texas edge, it's so easy to support Texas Tech in style. There are tons of fabulous black and red accessories that can help you show you're a Red Raiders fan on gameday and beyond.

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What to Wear to an SMU Basketball Game

My daughter, Jordan, at Ford Stadium in 2012

When Larry Brown took the job as the SMU men's basketball coach, I joked with one former NBA coach that the 73-year old Brown wanted a challenge.

"No, he just wants to remain relevant," the coach deadpanned.

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All you need to win your DFW sports weekend

Cowboys Anyone?
The Cowboys open the 2013 season at home against the Giants who have never lost at AT&T stadium since it opened in 2009.  Dallas, however, has never lost to New York in the season opener, posting a 6-0 record against its NFC East rival in the first game of the year.

Cue the generic sports statement: Something's got to give!

Turf being installed at AT&T Stadium on Wednesday

UT Misspells 'TEXAS' In Its Media Guide And It's Glorious

The University of Texas Sports Information Department dropped the ball in its 2014 media guide.

Instead of promoting its website TexasSports.com, a typo appears as footer at the bottom of every, single stinking page.

TexsaSports.com, anyone?

Amon G. Carter Stadium Renovations

Amon Carter stadium is getting a facelift.  

Not this kind. 


The school is working with HKS Sports and Entertainment group, the same folks that did JerryWorld, to renovate the aging complex.  It's a $105 million renovation on the west side and north endzone.

TCU says in a release that "the renovation greatly enhances the fan experience by improving stadium accessibility, seating and views of the playing field".

The renovation consists of:

• Significantly upgraded and new concession stands for better access and reduced wait times
• Elevators and escalators to better facilitate stadium accessibility and crowd flow
• A new, raised seating bowl on the west and north end for enhanced field views
• Upgraded and additional men’s and women’s restrooms
• Suites, club seating and lounges on the west side of the stadium
• A new press box 

I say THANK GOD to the bathroom and press box elevator improvements.  Trust me, any stadium built before 1990 needs help in the ladies room department.  And that TCU press box elevator was like a ride on an aging roller coaster: it would lurch up and down barely reach the press box. We should get hazard pay for riding in it. 


Good for TCU.  They have a great little scene going on over there during football games.  These are some great and much-needed improvements.