Sports

Don’t ever stop doing what you enjoy

February 3, 2022 Jeff Brucculeri

As I begin to write this column, I’m reminded of a column I wrote three years ago this month, in February 2019. I’m just glad a column like this doesn’t come around any more often. See the last time, I wrote about what it means to be a weekend warrior, and how I injured my…

OSU hires Derek Mason as new defensive coordinator

February 3, 2022

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundyhas hired Derek Mason as his new defensive coordinator. Mason was the defensive coordinator at Auburn in 2021, the head coach at Vanderbilt from 2014-20 and the defensive coordinator at Stanford during a stay from 2010-13. He replaces Jim Knowles, who was hired as defensive coordinator at Ohio State. “After meaningful…

Transfer portal and NFL Draft are taking many state football players

February 3, 2022

Tulsa, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are losing football players to the transfer portal and gaining players. Shane Illingworth, OSU’s backup quarterback, has entered the transfer portal. A sophomore, he would have three years of eligibility at a new school. This leaves OSU with starter Spencer Sanders, Gunnar Gundy (son of coach Mike Gundy), walk-on Peyton…

Former MLB pitcher Jerry Reuss came close to perfection

January 27, 2022 Jeff Brucculeri

Former Major League pitcher Jerry Reuss was the keynote speaker at the Claremore Field of Dreams Baseball Banquet last week, and I had the opportunity to sit down and interview him. The annual banquet is a fundraiser for the Claremore High School, Claremore summer and Rogers State baseball programs. Reuss played 22 seasons with eight…

TU, ORU, OU and OSU all fall in weekend basketball

January 27, 2022

It was a tough weekend for college basketball for Tulsa, ORU, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma fans as all state teams lost in conference battles. Baylor 65, OU 51 Oklahoma’s losing streak went to four as the Sooners shot themselves in foot by committing a season-high 25 turnovers against No. 5 Baylor (17-2, 5-2 in Big…

Luke Olson made DC as TU fills football coaching slots

January 27, 2022

After 10 years on The University Tulsa football coaching staff, Luke Olson has been promoted to Golden Hurricane Defensive Coordinator. Coach Philip Montgomery said, “We’re fortunate to have someone of Luke’s coaching ability and football knowledge already on staff where we can have a smooth transition in continuing with the success we’ve been able to…

OSU No. 7, OU is No. 10

January 27, 2022

In the final AP Poll, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma were both ranked in the Top 10 for just the second time in history. OSU finished ranked No. 7 in the football poll and OU was No. 10. The only other season in which both were in the Top 10 in the final poll was 1984….

TU adds transfer players

January 27, 2022

The University of Tulsa football program added transfer Jayden Simon to the roster as the junior defensive lineman began classes this month. Coach Philip Montgomery said Simon, a 6-3, 315-pounder from Tacoma, Washington, transfers to Tulsa from the University of Colorado. He played in eight games in 2021 and recorded three tackles. Simon did not…

Isaiah Epps to play at TU

January 27, 2022

Former Jenks High School star Isaiah Epps has joined The University of Tulsa football program from the University of Kentucky as a graduate transfer. Coach Philip Montgomery said he will have one year of eligibility with the Golden Hurricane. The 6’2” receiver had 31 receptions for 365 yards and one TD in 43 career games…

OU gets 3 defensive backs

January 27, 2022

The Oklahoma football team is getting help in the defensive secondary. At least three defensive players have chosen to transfer to OU. North Carolina transfer Trey Morrison, Wyoming cornerback C.J. Coldon and former Louisville cornerback Kani Walker will play for the Sooners. Morrison (5-foot-9, 200), who has one season of eligibility remaining, was a four-year…