The Pride of Oklahoma’s preparations for the upcoming football season hit a snag when the band’s feature twirler left this week.

The Pride of Oklahoma will have a 14-hour plus day that includes marching in the 5.5-mile Rose Parade and playing during the football game at the Rose Bowl.

There’s no band at all.” Oklahoma twirler Emily Perkins performed at the season opener against Missouri State, but she was in a confined area in the stands. She said she’s making the best of it.