Weighing in at more than 500 pounds in total are junior Bobby and senior Tay Evans, two massive brothers who tower over their competition at 6’5” and 6’3”. That is what other teams have to face every Friday night, and in two years it will be what The University of Oklahoma’s competition has to face every week.

On July 2 Tay committed to play football at OU, followed a week later by younger brother Bobby who committed on July 10. The Evans brothers said they are excited about their commitment to OU.

“It’s going to be fun, it’s going to be a great experience,” Tay said.

Bobby and Tay started playing tackle football early in elementary school. Before then they played flag football and wrestled around with other kids in their neighborhood.

“We had heard about football in elementary school and talked to each other about playing,” Bobby said “Then we decided to ask, and our dad let us.”

Living in Allen since elementary school, the Evans brothers said they are proud to be Allen Eagles. They both started football through the Allen Sports Association, played for the A team at Ford Middle School and are now starters on the varsity team.

“It feels good to be out there representing Allen across your chest,” Bobby said.

Their father Bobby Evans Sr., a self-proclaimed die-hard OU fan and former alumni, said he has always attempted to inspire his sons by pushing them to keep their grades up and motivating them to work hard in practice.

“I have pushed them to work hard, even more so in academics,” Bobby Sr. said.

The Evans family has some history in collegiate athletics. Bobby Sr. attended OU from 1995 to 1999 and played on scholarship for the basketball team. The boys’ uncle also played football for Texas A&M University.

“My dad playing basketball for OU always inspired and motivated me that I could accomplish great things if I worked as hard as he did,” Tay said.

Growing up only a year apart, the brothers said playing football together has brought them closer as friends. Tay, No.7, plays outside linebacker on defense, and Bobby, No.70, plays left tackle on offense.

“We are pretty much best friends,” Bobby said.

The brothers said they are thankful to be a part of the football program with its many skilled players and experienced coaching staff. They said the Allen program has given them much opportunity to be noticed in college.

“It would be harder to be recruited [elsewhere] because Allen is such a well- known program, and we are beating good competition, so our names are easier recognized,” Tay said.

Bobby Sr. said he and his wife are extremely proud of their sons’ achievements. Bobby Sr. said he watches OU every Saturday and loves to watch the Eagles play with his boys. Although he loves OU, Bobby Sr. said in the end it was his boys’ decision where they wanted to commit.

“Oh man, it’s gonna be amazing,” Bobby Sr. said. “They have been watching OU with me since they were babies, it’s like going back to OU, except this time I will be a fan instead of a participant.”

story by Jacob Pena // staff writer