The controversy surrounding former OU quarterback Charles Thompson helped end Barry Switzer’s long and storied Oklahoma career. That’s why it was so nice, in 2009, when Thompson’s son Kendal announced his intention to come play for Bob Stoops and the Sooners.
It wasn’t unexpected, per se. The Southmoore star was really just waiting for the offer. But it was great to see the Thompson family back in crimson and cream after a painful chapter in program history.
Of course, we all know how Kendal’s college career ended up. The talented signal caller got lost in the shuffle behind Blake Bell and Trevor Knight and eventually transferred to Utah, where he threw just three touchdowns in two seasons.