February 3, the second national football signing day, was unusually quiet for Tulsa, Oklahoma and Oklahoma. The University of Tulsa added local defensive lineman Owen Ostroski to its 2021 signing class but that was the only official signee on that day for all three schools. Ostroski’s signing gives Tulsa a total of eight newcomers to…
The University of Tulsa, in coordination with the American Athletic Conference, has concluded a thorough review and investigation of the events related to the Dec. 31 Armed Forces Bowl. As a result, 13 players from TU will receive varying disciplinary action administered jointly by TU and the conference, including letters of reprimand, community service requirements…
Oklahoma State has 21 signees in December but no new ones on February 3 OSU got a couple of preferred walk-on additions but didn’t sign any new scholarship players. “We got exactly what we wanted,” OSU coach Mike Gundy said in December. “… We like to concentrate on Oklahoma, Texas and surrounding states.” The Cowboys…
On the second national signing day, Oklahoma did send out any letters of intent to any players. “Definitely, a different type of signing day than we’ve all been accustomed to through the years,” Riley said. “Obviously, so much has changed. But regardless of that, we’re excited about where this team is headed.” Coach Lincoln Riley…
OU assistant coach Dennis Simmons got a promotion to assistant head coach and passing game coordinator, Riley said. Simmons has been on OU’s staff since 2015. He joined when Riley was named the program’s offensive coordinator under former coach Bob Stoops. Joe Jon Finley hired to lead the tight ends and H-backs as well as…
Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham came through in the clutch Saturday as the Cowboys defeated No. 6 Texas 75-57 in double overtime in Stillwater. Kalib Boone paced No, 23 OSU (12-5, 5-5 in the Big 12) with 22 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks while Cunningham had 19 points. Cunningham made just 5 of 22 shots…
Iowa State (2-11, 0-8) finally got most of their players healthy but it wasn’t enough to upset No. 12 Oklahoma Saturday in Norman. OU was led by Austin Reaves and Brady Manek as the Sooners topped the Cyclones 79-72. Iowa State made 16 of 31 3-pointers, but just 11 of 40 shots inside the arc….
Tulsa’s comeback bid fell short as they fell to Central Florida, 65-58, Saturday afternoon at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. “We’re not a confident bunch right now. We’re really struggling with our confidence. I thought we had some really unforced turnovers that hurt us,” said Tulsa coach Frank Haith. “I thought UCF was too comfortable…
The Oral Roberts men’s basketball team led wire-to-wire and walked away from North Dakota State with an 80-74 victory Saturday night at the Scheels Center to split the weekend series. Kevin Obanor had a 23-point, 17-rebound performance. ORU had games postponed against Southwestern Christian and Tulsa this season. A game against the University of Texas-Arlington…
It’s not just anyone who can say they have a cousin who is now the head coach of a National Football League team, but I can. I don’t want to overstate this, and I’m certainly not bragging, but when you hail from a small city in western New York state (Jamestown), with a population at…