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Jeff Brucculeri

Jeff Brucculeri is a freelance writer and broadcaster. You can contact him at [email protected], or follow him on Twitter @JeffBSports.

Former Jenks coach Allan Trimble fell to ALS last year

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Every year at this time we look back at those in the sports world who died in the previous year. Generally, I focus on those who made an impact nationally or internationally in a particular sport, or those who meant something to me personally. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t point out a…

Merry ‘Sportsmas’ everybody!

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With all due respect to Robert Wells and Mel Tormé, we present our version of The Christmas Song (commonly subtitled Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire). This song is a classic written in 1945 and first recorded by Nat King Cole in 1946. This sports fans version includes an opening verse that Tormé added in…

Dear Santa: A few more wins and a lot more fans would be nice

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As is our tradition, we present my 19th Annual Sports Fan’s Letter to Santa Claus. Dear Santa Claus, As the years tick by, it seems I become more philosophical and truly more appreciative of what I have. I’m thankful for a wonderful wife who has been my best friend and biggest supporter for 30 years….

Tulsa had great hockey teams during the early CHL years

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In a goaltender dual Friday night at the BOK Center, the Fort Wayne Komets shutout the Tulsa Oilers, 1-0. It was only the second time these two teams have met in Tulsa, and the first time in three years. Fort Wayne goalie Cole Kehler faced 31 shots on goal, and made some great saves to…

Will Montgomery return in ‘20?

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KANNAPOLIS, North Carolina – This year, we decided to spend Thanksgiving in North Carolina, at my mother-in-law’s. Like for many Americans, that meant the typical three F’s were involved; family, food and football. Spending time with family is always good, but this year there was someone obviously absent from our dinner table. It was an…

Tulsa falls to Houston, 24-14

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Two big plays were the difference Saturday evening at H.A. Chapman Stadium as the University of Houston beat the University of Tulsa, 24-14. Although Tulsa had more offensive yards than the Cougars, Houston scored on an interception return and a kickoff return that proved to be the difference in this game. Tulsa’s defense held the…

Sportscaster fired for comment

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Last week, a Canadian institution came to an end. You may ask, “Why would you write about something going on in Canada?” Because this same thing could happen right here in the good ol’ U.S. of A. I’m referring to the firing of Don Cherry, longtime Canadian hockey broadcaster and host of Coach’s Corner, which…

TU shines in upset over UCF

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In an amazing comeback the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the University of Central Florida, 34-31, Friday night in front of 16,331 fans at H.A. Chapman Stadium. UCF (7-3, 4-2 AAC) led 28-17 at halftime, but Tulsa backup quarterback Seth Boomer led the Golden Hurricane to 17 second-half points. Boomer completed 6-of-10 passes for 87 yards…

Tulsa’s lead fades Saturday

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Tulane jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and staved off a Tulsa comeback to earn a 38-26 win over the Golden Hurricane, in front of 27,417 fans at Yulman Stadium, Saturday in New Orleans. Unfortunately, this game went much like the entire Tulsa season has gone. Tulsa has now trailed at…

Memphis edges Tulsa, 42-41

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Memphis jumped out to a quick and early lead, but the Tulsa Golden Hurricane battled back in the second half, falling just short, as the Tigers escaped with a 42-41 win Saturday, at H.A. Chapman Stadium, in front of a crowd of 17,183. Memphis improved to 7-1 (3-1 American Athletic Conference) on the season, while…