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It’s No. 4 OU vs. No. 1 LSU Dec. 28 in the Playoff Semis

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ARLINGTON, Texas –  For the fifth year in a row and the third time under Coach Lincoln Riley, the No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners have won the Big 12 Championship. It was a struggle but the Sooners held off No. 7 Baylor and won 30-23 in overtime here  to win an unprecedented fifth Big 12 Championship…

I’m going to get my grandchildren toys for Christmas

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My daughter told me not to buy any more toys for my 18-month-old granddaughter for Christmas. Right. I have only been a grandparent for 18 months and that is not a whole lot of time to spoil a granddaughter. And now, I have twice as much spoiling to do thanks to the birth of my…

Rematch: Round 2 between OU/Baylor

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No. 6 Oklahoma (11-1, 8-1 in the Big 12) dispatched in-state rival Oklahoma State Saturday, setting up a rematch with No. 8 Baylor at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Big 12 Championship game in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on ABC. In a cold, windy night, the Sooners ground out a 34-14 victory over OSU…

Here’s my list of some of the things I am thankful for

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I love that America takes at least one day a year to give thanks. For me, that begins with thanks to God and our Lord Jesus Christ. Every good thing and every perfect is from above, coming down from the Father of lights. Image if one of your children never thanked you for all that…

If you want great pheasant hunting, head to South Dakota

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MITCHELL, South Dakota – South Dakota is the best state in the union to hunt pheasants. I did not know that until I visited here during pheasant season. I am not a pheasant hunter but you can’t escape the enthusiasm for this sport when you come to South Dakota in the fall. In fact, the…

‘Sooner Magic’ returns as OU makes history with comeback

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Playoff hopes still remain Former Oklahoma coaching legend Barry Switzer coined the term “Sooner Magic.” Sooner Magic seemed at play Saturday night as No. 8 Oklahoma rallied from a 10-31 half-time deficit to beat No. 13 Baylor, 34-31. OU dominated the second half, outscoring Baylor 24-0. The Sooner overcame three turnovers and the loss of…

There’s no better place than the great state of Oklahoma

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I was born in Tulsa on November 16, 1953 – exactly 46 years after Oklahoma became a state on November 16, 1907. I tell people I was born on statehood day but I am quick to point out that I was born on the anniversary of statehood, not in 1907. I love this state. I…

Big 12 Championship hopes ride on Oklahoma/Baylor game

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A path to the Big 12 Championship and a possible trip to the College Football Playoff will be on the line when Oklahoma (8-1, 5-1 in the Big 12) travels to Waco to play Baylor (9-0, 6-0). Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday on ABC. Except for Texas, every other Big 12 school has three…

America owes a great debt to our military servicemen

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November 11 is Veterans Day, an important day to remember for all Americans. Memorial Day is another public holiday that celebrates military service. Memorial Day is to remember those brave Americans who died in military service. Veterans Day is for all of those who served. Armed Forces Day in May honors those who currently serve….

Shotgun Sam the pizza man – his horse’s name was Alice

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They tore down the old Shotgun Sam’s Pizza Parlor on Sheridan Road just north of 21st Street. That building hasn’t been Shotgun Sam’s for decades but it is etched in my childhood memories. You didn’t go to Shotgun Sam’s for the food – you went for the experience. I really did not eat there much…