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This selection of pictures represents the controversy surrounding the National Anthem at the OU football game this weekend against Air Force. In the week leading up to the game, there was much discussion over whether the fans should say, "Home of the Brave" at the end or continue the tradition of saying, "Home of the Sooners"at the end of the song. Many say that it is disrespectful to the those that have fought for our freedom, while others are say that it is just a tradition that isn't disrespectful at all. At the game about half of the fans continued the tradition while others refrained because of the opponent. The pictures are of the war memorial outside the Gaylord Memorial Stadium. Many have used the war memorial as an example of OU's commitment to the troops.

The inscription on the War Memorial ends in the word "freedom". Freedom has been at the center of the debate over the "Sooners" tradition. Photo by Scott Bedgood.

The inscription on the War Memorial stating that the stadium and its grounds honor OU students that died for our freedom. Photo by Scott Bedgood

The OU War Memorial and American Flag are juxtaposed against the Gaylord Memorial Stadium. Photo by Scott Bedgood.