From the thunder of the Pride of Oklahoma’s marching band to the frozen breath of a November game in Lincoln, Mark Jones recalls a lifetime of OU football memories. This nostalgic reflection captures the sound, spirit, and soul of Saturdays past—from the Cotton Bowl to the Orange Bowl, from Bud Wilkinson to Bob Stoops. More than the games, it’s the people, the band, the tradition, and the echoes of youth that keep calling him back.