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Famous sports figures passed in 2021

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This week we take a look back at the sports figures who died in 2021. Several big names passed away in the first month of the year. Floyd Little was a three-time All-American running back and one of the first stars of the Denver Broncos. He was a 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee….

OSU vs. Notre Dame; OU vs. Oregon in bowl games

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First ND vs. OSU meeting In their first meeting ever, Oklahoma State will challenge Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl at noon January 1 in Glendale, Arizona, on ESPN. The Cowboys were literally six inches away from a Big 12 Championship and a possible trip the College Football Playoff. Notre Dame was one loss away…

May your family experience the true spirit of Christmas

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As I sit here thinking about celebrating Christmas with my family over the next couple days, I realize this has been a year of transitions, and without our faith in God, I don’t know how we would have managed. Compared to 2020, I think most people would say that this year was much better, however,…

Tulsa downs Old Dominion

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On Monday, Tulsa (7-6) defeated Old Dominion (6-7) 30-17 in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. Tulsa receiver Josh Johnson caught eight passes for 129 yards on one touchdown. TU quarterback Davis Brin hit 22 of 34 passing attempts for 285 yards and two touchdowns. Shamari Brooks led TU in rushing with 107 yards on 26 carries….

OSU recruiting improves

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A Top 10 ranking, playing Notre Dame in the Fiesta and playing in the Big 12 Championship seems to be paying dividends for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, at least in recruiting. OSU coach Mike Gundy signed 17 players to this 2022 class last week, including 10 offensive players and seven defensive players. This class was…

OU signees under Venables

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Some predicted disaster for Oklahoma’s early signing class due to the unexpected departure of former Coach Lincoln Riley and the limited time new OU Coach Brent Venables had to piece together a new team. When Riley left, OU’s class was ranked in the 20s but Venables successfully has brought that ranking back to No 10…

Coach Venables hires OC Jeff Lebby and DC Ted Roof

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Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables announced his first two assistant coaching hires, naming Jeff Lebby as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and Ted Roof as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Venables also announced that he is retaining assistant coaches Cale Gundy, Bill Bedenbaugh, DeMarco Murray and Joe Jon Finley. Interim head coach Bob Stoops…

Ohio State hires Knowles

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Ohio State has hired Oklahoma State University defensive coordinator Jim Knowles for the same position for the Buckeyes. “I have offered a position on the Ohio State football staff to Oklahoma State University defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and he has accepted it,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said in a release. “Starting Jan. 2, Knowles…

TCU hires TU’s Gillespie

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University of Tulsa defensive coordinator Joseph Gillespie is returning to Texas. Gillespie, TU’s defensive coordinator the past three seasons, agreed to be the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at TCU, joining Sonny Dykes’ staff. Dykes recently left SMU to become head coach of TCU after Gary Patterson was fired. Gillespie is expected to bring Tulsa…

It’s TU vs. OD in Myrte Beach Bowl

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After plowing through a tough schedule, Tulsa managed a 6-6 record and will represent the American Athletic Conference against Old Dominion of Conference USA in the Myrtle Beach Bowl at 1:30 p.m. December 20 on ESPN. “We’re excited for the opportunity to continue our season at the Myrtle Beach Bowl against a very good Old…