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**RJF** · 09-12-2007, 10:26 AM

You guys play rough in Oklahoma

Texas Football Fan Nearly Castrated in Bar Fight in Oklahoma Bar
Wednesday, September 12, 2007

OKLAHOMA CITY —

To some Oklahoma football fans, there are things that just aren't done in the heart of Sooner Nation, and one of them is to walk into a bar wearing a Texas Longhorns T-shirt.

That's exactly what touched off a bloody skirmish that left a Texas-shirt-wearing fan nearly castrated and an Oklahoma fan facing aggravated assault charges that could put him in prison for up to five years.

The shocking case has set off a raging debate in this football-crazed region about the extreme passions behind a bitter rivalry. Some legal observers have even questioned whether this case could ever truly have an impartial jury.

"I've actually heard callers on talk radio say that this guy deserved what he got for wearing a Texas T-shirt into a bar in the middle of Sooner country," said Irven Box, an attorney in this city 20 miles from Oklahoma's campus in Norman.

According to police, 32-year-old Texas fan Brian Christopher Thomas walked into Henry Hudson's Pub on June 17 wearing a Longhorns T-shirt and quickly became the focus of football "trash talk" from another regular, 53-year-old Oklahoma fan Allen Michael Beckett.

Thomas told police that when he decided to leave and went to the bar to pay his tab, Beckett grabbed him in the crotch, pulled him to the ground and wouldn't let go, even as bar patrons tried to break it up. When the two men were separated, Thomas looked down and realized the extent of his injuries.

"He could see both of his testicles hanging on the outside of his body," said Thomas' attorney, Carl Hughes. "He was wearing a pair of white shorts, which made it that much worse."

It took more than 60 stitches to close the wound, and police interviewed Thomas at a nearby hospital emergency room.

Beckett's attorney, Billy Bock, concedes that his client commented about Thomas' shirt, but said it was just good-natured ribbing and that he apologized to Thomas when it appeared to upset the Texas fan. Later, Bock said Thomas approached his client at the bar and threatened him.

"My client is a little man, and this guy (Thomas) is 30 to 40 pounds bigger than him," Bock said. "He's bigger, stronger, younger and probably faster, and he aggressively leaned in and touched my client and threatened to beat him up. ... My guy was defending himself and just took control of the situation."

Thomas' attorney disputes Beckett's version.

"That's total malarkey," Hughes said. "My client never said a word to him. He got up to pay and when he paid and left a tip, the guy grabbed him."

Beckett, a 53-year-old church deacon, federal auditor and former Army combat veteran, has pleaded not guilty. His next court appearance comes Oct. 4, two days before the Sooners and Horns tangle in their annual football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

Thomas, who once lived in Houston and became a Texas fan during the heyday of star running back Earl Campbell, is still recovering from his injuries but has returned to work as a meat cutter at a Sam's Club warehouse store.

Like Beckett and Thomas, many fans of the two college squads never attended either university, but have come to identify so closely with these teams that they attach banners to their cars, wear team colors on game day and even have programmed their car horns to play school fight songs.

Dallas police Sgt. Andy Harvey, a 12-year veteran of the force, said it's not uncommon for fights to break out between fans of the two schools.

"People are passionate about their teams and their universities, and that's a good thing," he said, "but when you mix a real passionate sports fan and then get a little alcohol in there, sometimes it's not a good mix."

On both Texas and Oklahoma fan Web sites, boosters trade familiar tales of having their car tires slashed or windshields smashed for sporting the opposing team's sticker in enemy territory.

Assistant District Attorney Scott Rowland said the rivalry will have no bearing on the way the case is prosecuted.

"It appears that it played a part in the fight," he said, "but that won't play any more of a role in our handling of the case than would a fight over a girl or a car or a song on the jukebox."

wootwoot · 09-12-2007, 10:34 AM

People are f' nuts!!!!

(first)

IIIXziuR · 09-12-2007, 11:45 AM

dude imagine just looking down and seeing your balls dangling around. Yeah. Fuck.

azndoc · 09-12-2007, 11:56 AM

I'm from Texas originally.

We hate Oklahoma. It's a pretty big rivalry. Like no joke.

One time during spring break at south padre island.

We were all partying on the beach and a riot broke out between the TX and OK ppl. A big circle formed and people were throwing full cans of beer, bottles, and whatever else they could find. People were getting hit everywhere and all bunch of people had blood all over their face. I somehow managed not to get hit.

I looked back and the police were all standing 100 ft away watching it all happen.

Then a guy wearing a UT shirt was getting chased across the beach by a mob of people Oklahoma fans.

Reason riot broke out. Because someone douch from the OK side came and kicked down the UT flag.

Unholy S14 · 09-12-2007, 11:59 AM

saw this on cnn this morning when i was eating breakfast and almost threw it all up lol

Matej · 09-12-2007, 12:09 PM

Wow, hooligans.

*ManoNegra* · 09-12-2007, 12:23 PM

53-year-old church deacon... meat cutter...
common, is this story real?

IIIXziuR · 09-12-2007, 01:10 PM

Monkey Steals Peach

Farzam · 09-12-2007, 03:36 PM

I'd be like "get off my balls yooooo"
And he would.

projekt_s13 · 09-12-2007, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farzam

I'd be like "get off my balls yooooo"
And he would.

yep haha yoooooooo

Mr.S14 · 09-12-2007, 05:48 PM

OUCH!................thats all

SimpleSexy180 · 09-12-2007, 06:26 PM

haha go figure, football fans like touching rivals nuts. sounds fucking gay to me.

Matej · 09-12-2007, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IIIXziuR

Monkey Steals Peach

Haha yesss.

2Slow40 · 09-12-2007, 07:44 PM

Go Sooners!!!!!!

09-13-2007, 11:57 AM

this shit is so ghetto, reminds me completely of this skit (minus the racism, of course).....

[ame]http://youtube.com/watch?v=XbmqCPYpe6E[/ame]

mrs.drift33 · 09-13-2007, 12:36 PM

monkey steals the peach ... it explains it all..... hahahahah too funny

azndoc · 09-13-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Slow40

Go Sooners!!!!!!

Boo you.

Go Longhorns!!!!!!!!

kyoru · 09-13-2007, 12:48 PM

wtf? is it seriously worth it to start shit with the guy for a whole lot of legal trouble

09-12-2007, 10:26 AM	#1
RJF Super Administrator & Bean Counter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lone Tree, CO Posts: 2,400 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Texas Football Fan Nearly Castrated in Bar Fight in Oklahoma Bar You guys play rough in Oklahoma Texas Football Fan Nearly Castrated in Bar Fight in Oklahoma Bar Wednesday, September 12, 2007 OKLAHOMA CITY — To some Oklahoma football fans, there are things that just aren't done in the heart of Sooner Nation, and one of them is to walk into a bar wearing a Texas Longhorns T-shirt. That's exactly what touched off a bloody skirmish that left a Texas-shirt-wearing fan nearly castrated and an Oklahoma fan facing aggravated assault charges that could put him in prison for up to five years. The shocking case has set off a raging debate in this football-crazed region about the extreme passions behind a bitter rivalry. Some legal observers have even questioned whether this case could ever truly have an impartial jury. "I've actually heard callers on talk radio say that this guy deserved what he got for wearing a Texas T-shirt into a bar in the middle of Sooner country," said Irven Box, an attorney in this city 20 miles from Oklahoma's campus in Norman. According to police, 32-year-old Texas fan Brian Christopher Thomas walked into Henry Hudson's Pub on June 17 wearing a Longhorns T-shirt and quickly became the focus of football "trash talk" from another regular, 53-year-old Oklahoma fan Allen Michael Beckett. Thomas told police that when he decided to leave and went to the bar to pay his tab, Beckett grabbed him in the crotch, pulled him to the ground and wouldn't let go, even as bar patrons tried to break it up. When the two men were separated, Thomas looked down and realized the extent of his injuries. "He could see both of his testicles hanging on the outside of his body," said Thomas' attorney, Carl Hughes. "He was wearing a pair of white shorts, which made it that much worse." It took more than 60 stitches to close the wound, and police interviewed Thomas at a nearby hospital emergency room. Beckett's attorney, Billy Bock, concedes that his client commented about Thomas' shirt, but said it was just good-natured ribbing and that he apologized to Thomas when it appeared to upset the Texas fan. Later, Bock said Thomas approached his client at the bar and threatened him. "My client is a little man, and this guy (Thomas) is 30 to 40 pounds bigger than him," Bock said. "He's bigger, stronger, younger and probably faster, and he aggressively leaned in and touched my client and threatened to beat him up. ... My guy was defending himself and just took control of the situation." Thomas' attorney disputes Beckett's version. "That's total malarkey," Hughes said. "My client never said a word to him. He got up to pay and when he paid and left a tip, the guy grabbed him." Beckett, a 53-year-old church deacon, federal auditor and former Army combat veteran, has pleaded not guilty. His next court appearance comes Oct. 4, two days before the Sooners and Horns tangle in their annual football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Thomas, who once lived in Houston and became a Texas fan during the heyday of star running back Earl Campbell, is still recovering from his injuries but has returned to work as a meat cutter at a Sam's Club warehouse store. Like Beckett and Thomas, many fans of the two college squads never attended either university, but have come to identify so closely with these teams that they attach banners to their cars, wear team colors on game day and even have programmed their car horns to play school fight songs. Dallas police Sgt. Andy Harvey, a 12-year veteran of the force, said it's not uncommon for fights to break out between fans of the two schools. "People are passionate about their teams and their universities, and that's a good thing," he said, "but when you mix a real passionate sports fan and then get a little alcohol in there, sometimes it's not a good mix." On both Texas and Oklahoma fan Web sites, boosters trade familiar tales of having their car tires slashed or windshields smashed for sporting the opposing team's sticker in enemy territory. Assistant District Attorney Scott Rowland said the rivalry will have no bearing on the way the case is prosecuted. "It appears that it played a part in the fight," he said, "but that won't play any more of a role in our handling of the case than would a fight over a girl or a car or a song on the jukebox." __________________ *Zilvia.net...Where the Truth Hurts and Pain Builds Character*

09-12-2007, 10:34 AM	#2
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 39 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	People are f' nuts!!!! (first) __________________ I'm from Florida so I'm probably a bit more strange than you

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Unholy S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Akina of Erie Pa Age: 38 Posts: 1,965 Trader Rating: (-3) Feedback Score: -3 reviews	saw this on cnn this morning when i was eating breakfast and almost threw it all up lol __________________ parting out dark blue 89 hatch, PM me if you need anything.

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IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,655 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	dude imagine just looking down and seeing your balls dangling around. Yeah. Fuck.

09-12-2007, 11:56 AM	#4
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	I'm from Texas originally. We hate Oklahoma. It's a pretty big rivalry. Like no joke. One time during spring break at south padre island. We were all partying on the beach and a riot broke out between the TX and OK ppl. A big circle formed and people were throwing full cans of beer, bottles, and whatever else they could find. People were getting hit everywhere and all bunch of people had blood all over their face. I somehow managed not to get hit. I looked back and the police were all standing 100 ft away watching it all happen. Then a guy wearing a UT shirt was getting chased across the beach by a mob of people Oklahoma fans. Reason riot broke out. Because someone douch from the OK side came and kicked down the UT flag.

09-12-2007, 12:09 PM	#6
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Wow, hooligans.

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ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	53-year-old church deacon... meat cutter... common, is this story real?

09-12-2007, 01:10 PM	#8
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,655 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Monkey Steals Peach

09-12-2007, 03:36 PM	#9
Farzam Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles (SFV) / Raleigh, NC Age: 34 Posts: 5,185 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'd be like "get off my balls yooooo" And he would.

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Mr.S14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Riverside Age: 38 Posts: 468 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OUCH!................thats all

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SimpleSexy180 Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cal Posts: 4,750 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: SimpleSexy180 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	haha go figure, football fans like touching rivals nuts. sounds fucking gay to me.

09-12-2007, 07:44 PM	#14
2Slow40 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 522 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Go Sooners!!!!!!

09-13-2007, 11:57 AM	#15
ixfxi Guest Posts: n/a	this shit is so ghetto, reminds me completely of this skit (minus the racism, of course)..... [ame]http://youtube.com/watch?v=XbmqCPYpe6E[/ame]

09-13-2007, 12:36 PM	#16
mrs.drift33 Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SoulCal Age: 39 Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	monkey steals the peach ... it explains it all..... hahahahah too funny