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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 1d

Greetings from the new press box at the Cotton Bowl. We will get to experience the south end zone along with 46,000 or so of our Sooner friends.

Cotton Bowl field before the OU-Texas football game.

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Jeff Patterson @jeffapatt.bsky.social · 2d

Friday's OklahomanSports & A1 covers:

@joemussatto.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/4umj5mrv
@coltonsulley.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/2p8xfbyp
@jennicarlsonok.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/43xm3me2
@scottwrightok.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/a424bezk
#okpreps: tinyurl.com/yc7spj9c
📰: tinyurl.com/32wmmf46

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 10d

The story behind the colors that Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decided to use for the colorways with his first signature shoe.
“It being my first sneaker,” he told me, “I wanted it to have a little bit more meaning behind it."

www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...

The inside story behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's new Converse signature shoe colors

Four colorway versions of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's first signature shoe will be released worldwide on Oct. 2. Here's the meaning behind the Converse Shai 001.

www.oklahoman.com

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 13d

The longer I worked on this story, the more I struggled to comprehend how the bus crash involving the Minco High School softball team didn't end in tragedy.
To the coaches, players and parents, you are forever in my heart.

www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...

'A miracle': How the Minco school bus crash forged a bond like nothing on a softball field could

When a Minco school bus carrying the softball team crashed in early September, it flipped three times, but no one died. They see the crash as 'a miracle.'

www.oklahoman.com

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Jeff Patterson @jeffapatt.bsky.social · 14d

Sunday's @OklahomanSports section:

@coltonsulley.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/yc7779jw
🌩️: tinyurl.com/bddh5wty
@scottwrightok.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/3mdmhfw6
@jdavis34.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/pnwvanad
@jennicarlsonok.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/msy2tmcz
📰: tinyurl.com/32wmmf46

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 14d

On an afternoon no one knew quite what to expect from Oklahoma State, an offense that had been largely stagnant through three games came alive. Not enough to win but enough to give OSU something that has been in short supply for nearly a year.
Hope.

www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...

Oklahoma State football got no moral victory vs Baylor, but offense brought hope | Carlson

On an afternoon no one knew what to expect from Oklahoma State, an offense that had been largely stagnant through three games came alive against Baylor.

www.oklahoman.com

Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 15d

Really like what Trent Howland is doing. Thought he was great at Oregon before he got hurt, but he's got good pace, good patience, nice vision.
I like Rodney Fields for OSU, but Howland looks stout.

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 15d

That's Oklahoma State's first TD vs a Power Four opponent since Nov 23 of last season.
Quite a drought.

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 15d

Three plays on that Baylor scoring drive -- all chunk plays. 27-yard pass. 17-yard run. 34-yard TD pass.
Yikes.

Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 16d

If you need a softball fix — and who doesn't?!?! — meet one of the best young players in the country.
She just happens to be from Oklahoma.
She'll also be playing this weekend at Devon Park along with some of the best young players in the world. Go, get your fix!

www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...

Why OU softball commit Goose Hutchens is the latest example of the sport's growth in Oklahoma

Softball was dominated by West Coast talent for years, but OU commit and Wagoner star Goose Hutchens is the latest indication that softball here is booming.

www.oklahoman.com

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 17d

Hart Lee Dykes sometimes wondered if Oklahoma State would ever feel as strongly about him as he came to feel about it.
Friday, the Cowboy receiver will be inducted into the OSU Athletic Hall of Fame.

www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...

Why Hart Lee Dykes' Hall of Honor induction is healing for Oklahoma State football great

As OSU prepares to induct this year’s class into the Athletics Hall of Honor, no honoree has a more fascinating path than Hart Lee Dykes.

www.oklahoman.com

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 17d

Oklahoma State football fans might be celebrating Mike Gundy's firing, but 18 years after The Rant, I won't be joining in.

www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...

Carlson: Oklahoma State football fans can celebrate Mike Gundy's firing, but I won't be

Monday was the 18th anniversary of The Rant. The next day, Oklahoma State fired football coach Mike Gundy. What did Oklahoman columnist Jenni Carlson think about it?

www.oklahoman.com

Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 18d

We had so much coverage of Oklahoma State's firing of Mike Gundy. So much thoughtful and insightful coverage, too.
Check it out here: www.oklahoman.com/sports/cowbo...

OSU Sports | oklahoman.com

Oklahoma State Cowboys, OSU Football, OSU Basketball, OSU Sports from oklahoman.com.

www.oklahoman.com

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 18d

Why there's never been a bigger hire at Oklahoma State.
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...

Oklahoma State AD Chad Weiberg's biggest challenge is replacing Mike Gundy | Carlson

Chad Weiberg made the difficult decision to fire Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy. But now comes the really difficult part for the AD.

www.oklahoman.com

Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 19d

Weird times: Me offering Mike Gundy advice on how to repair his damaged legacy at Oklahoma State.
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...

How could Mike Gundy repair his damaged Oklahoma State football legacy? Millions of ways

As Oklahoma State higher-ups try to figure out what to do about Mike Gundy, he could do something to significantly improve how he will be remembered.

www.oklahoman.com

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 20d

That Auburn win was big for Oklahoma for lots of reasons, but one in particular stood out.
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...

Why OU football's victory vs Auburn proved Sooners have returned to relevance | Carlson

On an afternoon OU locked in a slugfest with Auburn and came out victorious, the Sooners learned they don’t have to be perfect to win in the SEC.

www.oklahoman.com

Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 22d

Guillory. My bad! Yeesh.

Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 22d

Auburn is clearly going after Courtland Gilliroy. True freshman is being test. Will be a fun battle to watch.

Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 22d

Auburn is clearly going after Courtland Gilliroy. True freshman is being test. Will be a fun battle to watch.

Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 22d

Remember, Tulsa lost to New Mexico State and got drilled by Navy.

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Jeff Patterson @jeffapatt.bsky.social · 22d

HALF: Tulsa 16, OSU 3

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 22d

Tulsa has yet to punt. Scored on all three of its possessions.

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 22d

Seems more and more possible.

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 22d

We knew Oklahoma State wasn't good, but the Cowboys are on the verge of teetering into the abyss.

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Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 22d

It's one thing for Oregon to score with ease on Oklahoma State, but Tulsa ...

Jenni Carlson @jennicarlsonok.bsky.social · 22d

Tulsa comes right back with a touchdown drive. Three pass plays over over 10 yards -- 42, 12 and the 19-yard TD pass.
OSU defense leaving a LOT to be desired.