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"It doesn't affect Jackson. He plays for OU."
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quarterback Jackson Arnold's father Todd affirmed the freshman's commitment to the school to OU Daily on Saturday night.
Ladies if he
-Is 5'10"
-From Allen, Texas
-Plays football AND baseball
-Leads the country in QBR
-Has 51 total touchdowns
-Beat Texas in the Big 12 Championship
He's not your man. He's the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy.
Athletic director Joe Castiglione announced during the
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national championship celebration that a statue for softball coach Patty Gasso will be built 'next year':
"She's made a big impact on this program. She's our team captain.”
Grace Lyons' five-year career with the
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has been defined by her faith and leadership. Now, her teammates and coaches hope to send their captain out with one last championship.
The NCAA Softball Rules Committee is proposing an instant replay rule that would grant coaches two video challenges per game.
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coach Patty Gasso previously voiced her support for the rule, saying it's only fair video review is added to the sport.
"Softball and all the life lessons she taught us would prepare us for when the lights would go out and and it was time for us to go into the real world.”
How Patty Gasso built and sustained
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softball into one of the best programs in the country:
Defensive end Ethan Downs explained how Brent Venables and the
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have responded to their loss to Kansas State.
WATCH some of what he said after Tuesday’s practice here:
The
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are national champions for a third straight season. Here are three takeaways from OU's title-clinching 3-1 victory over Florida State in Game 2 of the WCWS finals:
Former
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quarterback Baker Mayfield and his wife Emily supported dying Browns fan Tom Seipel with suite seats and a chance to meet the former OU passer.
"That means so much to me, more than any softball hit, home run, play, like that speaks volumes.”
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shortstop Grace Lyons' home run Thursday night led to a heartwarming family moment at the WCWS:
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linebacker Jaren Kanak spoke about his first impression of Indiana transfer Dasan McCullough.
Here’s some of what he said after practice on Thursday:
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freshman defensive lineman Gracen Halton discussed getting more reps in practice ahead of the Cheez-It Bowl vs. Florida State.
Here’s some of what he said:
“She’s improved the quality of NCAA gymnastics. People are chasing Oklahoma now.”
K.J. Kindler has become one of the most elite coaches not only in gymnastics, but all of sports. A look into her journey to becoming one of OU's most decorated coaches:
"I’m not gonna let some food get between us and a Big 12 Championship."
Danny Stutsman overcame food poisoning to force a crucial turnover in the
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31-24 win over BYU:
The
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landed a commitment from 2024 5-star kicker Liam Evans on Tuesday.
Follow along with OU Daily's tracker of Oklahoma's 2024 and 2025 commitments:
Five-star defensive lineman David Stone announced his commitment to the
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on Saturday night.
Stone, an Oklahoma City native, chose OU over Miami and Michigan State:
"I didn't come here to waste days. I came here to help coach Venables win championships and help these kids get to the level they want to go."
How Emmett Jones' unique coaching style sets the
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inexperienced receiving core up for success in 2024:
UPDATE:
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coach Brent Venables said sophomore linebacker Jaren Kanak was hit in the chest and checked out by local doctors and that early tests "checked out OK."
Kanak was carted off during OU's 20-6 win over Cincinnati on Saturday.
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WR Drake Stoops talked about the physicality at practice and his first impression of Emmett Jones.
Here’s some of what he said after practice on Wednesday:
"It doesn't matter what the outside noise is. At the end of the day, in Atlanta, Georgia, on Dec. 28, there's going to be a 60-minute ballgame played."
Kenneth Murray shrugs off the "underdog tag" given to the
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ahead of the Peach Bowl:
“I chose to come to Oklahoma, I made that commitment four years ago and I just felt like I had to stay true to it and finish the mission.”
Theo Wease returned to the
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with fresh perspective after suffering an injury and becoming a father.
"Nobody outside this locker room believes we can win this game or even be in this game, so how would you look at it? Lincoln has every right to be pissed off and feel disrespected."
A 'pissed off' Lincoln Riley hopes to shock the world against LSU:
"Now I see people who are sad or just having a bad day (and) instead of walking past them, I want to be there for them."
Why Trace Ford's openness on mental health and new outlook after transferring from OSU to the
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is 'worth a million bucks':
“What did you do today that your future self will be proud of?”
@MagsGotSwag12
's career came to a heartbreaking end Thursday. As she walks away, she leaves a legacy that endures far beyond her years competing in Norman. Her story is one of great courage:
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assistant coach Shane Beamer is scheduled to interview for the South Carolina head coaching job, per a report from The Athletic's
@JoshTheAthletic
.
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wide receiver Drake Stoops discussed Oklahoma’s locker room sticking together amid recent struggles.
WATCH some of what he said after practice Monday: