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Sportscaster fired for comment

November 21, 2019 Jeff Brucculeri

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

November 14, 2019 Jeff Brucculeri

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…

TU adds OU to schedule

November 14, 2019

Oklahoma will play Tulsa in Tulsa in 2023 as part of a three-game series matching the Sooners and the Golden Hurricane. Tulsa will host OU on September 16, 2023, while TU will make trips to Norman on August 31, 2030 and Sept. 3, 2033. “We’re extremely excited to announce this new series with Oklahoma. When…

Big 12 Championship hopes ride on Oklahoma/Baylor game

November 14, 2019 Charles Biggs

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…

OSU running back Chuba Hubbard gets Heisman notice

November 14, 2019

Oklahoma State fans can make a solid case that Chuba Hubbard is the best running back in the nation. Maybe he’s the best overall player in the country, too. ESPN.com lists Hubbard at No. 7 in their list of current Heisman Trophy favorites. “When Chuba gets through there, nobody can catch him,” Oklahoma State coach…

Iowa State poses a challenge to OU’s Big 12 title hopes

November 7, 2019

In order to return to the College Football Playoff, No. 8/9 Oklahoma must win the next four games, the Big 12 Championship and get help. The run begins at 7 p.m. Saturday as the Sooners host Iowa State after a week off. OU must win and four teams ranked ahead of them must lose. Those…

Hubbard shreds TCU while Cowboys gain bowl eligibility

November 7, 2019

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard was the first player ever to gain more than 200 yards rushing against a Gary Patterson-coached team Saturday as the Cowboys downed TCU 34-27 in Stillwater. “You have to give Oklahoma State credit,” said Patterson. Hubbard’s 92-yard run in the third quarter tied for the fourth-longest rushing play in…

Tulsa’s lead fades Saturday

November 7, 2019 Jeff Brucculeri

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…

OSU Cowboys and TCU tangle after scoring nice upsets

October 31, 2019

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (5-3, 2-3 in the Big 12) return home at 2:30 p.m. Saturday to face TCU after a notable 34-27 upset of Iowa State. TCU (4-3, 2-2) had their own upset Saturday, topping Texas 37-27. “We made big plays in the fourth quarter,” OSU coach Mike Gundy said Monday. Gundy said TCU,…

Faltering defense, questionable ruling doomed Oklahoma

October 31, 2019 Charles Biggs

Oklahoma’s chances for the College Football Playoff may have been dealt a fatal blow as the Sooners fell at Kansas State, 40-47. Down 23-41 in the second half, OU almost pulled off a miracle comeback. OU pulled to within seven points with 1:43 left. They apparently recovered an onside kick but after review, officials overturned…