Todd Kelly for Golfweek..."Matthew Wolff and Viktor Hovland, the killer 1-2 combo from Oklahoma State, will make their pro debuts together in two weeks the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut."
• "Wolff is fresh off winning the 2019 Haskins Award and just prior to that, the NCAA Championship."
• "Hovland is the reigning U.S. Amateur champ and was the top amateur at the Masters in April."

Oklahoma State’s wild 6-5 win over Texas Tech forces Game 3

Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/oklahoma-states-wild-6-5-win-over-texas-tech-forces-game-3/2019/06/08/2c48ccd2-8a5d-11e9-9d73-e2ba6bbf1b9b_story.html?utm_term=.5e756c09c211

https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/tucson.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/2b/a2b3246b-870a-59c1-acc7-e7704f2a812f/5cfc72efafb51.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C1154

In Game 2 of an NCAA college baseball tournament super regional Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Associated Press)
By Associated Press
June 8 at 10:20 PM

LUBBOCK, Texas — Noah Sifrit raced home on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning and Oklahoma State beat Texas Tech 6-5 on Saturday night to force a deciding Game 3 in the NCAA Super Regional.

After Sifrit led off the ninth by drawing a walk from Clayton Beeter (0-3), the Red Raiders made a pitching change. Taylor Floyd walked two more batters to load the bases and threw three wild pitches, the last ricocheting far enough from the plate for Sifrit to take off and safely dive in head-first to end the game.

Ben Leeper (4-3) allowed an unearned run while pitching the final 1 1/3 innings for Oklahoma State.

The Cowboys (40-20) led 5-4 after Colin Simpson hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth. Tech (43-18) got even in the ninth, taking advantage of an error and an infield single before Brian Klein’s sacrifice fly.

Cowboys leadoff hitter Hueston Morrill was 3 for 3, including a two-run homer in the fifth.

Dru Baker drove in two runs for the Red Raiders, with a solo homer in the seventh and an RBI single an inning later.

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OSU lost game 3 against Tech in the Super Regional so their season is over.

OSU lost game 3 against Tech in the Super Regional so their season is over.

Texas Tech hosted this best of 3 game super regional; had this regional been in OKC or Stillwater, the Cowboys' chances to advance to Omaha would have been better. Oklahoma State Cowboys battled tested the Red Raiders who will be a good representative of the Big 12's power in collegiate baseball.

NCAA took unusual step of saying that at least 6 schools will receive notice of NCAA allegations regarding basketball programs in the coming future. OSU very likely to be one of those. Also KU.

NCAA took unusual step of saying that at least 6 schools will receive notice of NCAA allegations regarding basketball programs in the coming future. OSU very likely to be one of those. Also KU.

What for?

^All the issues that came out of the federal criminal cases of the assistant coaches related to improper benefits to lure players.

https://kfor.com/2019/06/07/former-osu-coach-sentenced-to-three-months-in-prison

Hovland is having a heck of a US Open. His final round still in progress but he has a bright future. He could set the 72 hole amateur scoring record held by Jack N. Beyond impressive (and this coming from a Sooner).:)

Hovland is really making a splash on the PGA tour. 64 today and is tied for 4th at 15 under at the time he finished his round. He was just interviewed on Golf Channel and is a really unassuming, polite kid. Very impressive.

OSU is going to one logo across the system.

https://twitter.com/okstate/status/1145747437237264384

https://brand.okstate.edu/newbrand.html

https://brand.okstate.edu/site-files/documents/wordmark-templates.pdf?utm_source=OSU+Communications&utm_campaign=0ea19d7843-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_06_18_09_03_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef85cdae6a-0ea19d7843-

Smart. Looks good and I welcome the consistency.

Smart. Looks good and I welcome the consistency.

Agreed. I've been pushing for one logo for a while now. Still wish it was the old oSu that was around during the 80s because I think that's the best looking logo. But I love that they got rid of the bevel a few years ago.

Agreed. I've been pushing for one logo for a while now. Still wish it was the old oSu that was around during the 80s because I think that's the best looking logo. But I love that they got rid of the bevel a few years ago.

Absolutely agree. The bevel was terrible and the current look is much more clean. I'm still not a huge fan of the "brand" design and wish they would go back to the OSU 80s logo. It was simple, clean, and beautiful.

My bet is that Wolff will make the better pro between him and Hovland.

Well, Wolff won in just his third PGA Tour start yesterday. Not a knock against Hovland as he has been doing great since turning pro as well. Wolff drained a 26 foot eagle putt from just off the green of the 72nd hole to win by one.

https://www.pgatour.com/news/2019/07/07/matthew-wolff-steps-up-on-big-stage-earns-first-pga-tour-victory-3m-open-tpc-twin-cities.html

^that was just an amazing finish yesterday. Bryson D makes Eagle and it appears Wolff needs birdie to get to a playoff. Nope - eagle for winner. The clip of Bryson is pretty classic - “Did he make it?”

Hovland shot 65 yesterday for another great finish. These guys are beyond impressive.

https://twitter.com/BookofEllis/status/1158822989858824192?s=20


Ellis L. Williams
@BookofEllis
Late last week, The Oklahoman’s HR department informed me that due to a hiring freeze, the job offer I accepted on July 5 was being rescinded. Though blindsided and disappointed, It’s time to rediscover what is next. To those who have already reached out in support, thank you.

The guy who was going to be the new beat writer for OSU just posted that the Oklahoman has rescinded their offer as they are on a hiring freeze. Unless they just changed their mind about this guy and want someone else, this will mean OSU doesn't have a beat writer. I get that OU football is king in this state, but this is bull****.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX8KfHictNk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTPWx37l3Kk

Cinematic Version:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah4zbSKRcFM

Boone Pickens passed away today at 91

https://twitter.com/boonepickens/status/1171849610379182080?s=20

Wow I had no idea he was 91. Pretty impressive actually.

Was relatively in good health until a major stroke a few months ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDmotRvqo-8

An interesting story about Coach Gundy's son. To no surprise, he is considering going to OSU. To quote him from story:

“I like the idea of going to OSU,” Gunnar said. “I’ve been around it for a very long time – ever since I was a baby. I like Stillwater. I love OSU and the atmosphere and the people here. If I do get a chance to play here, I’d love it, but I’m still open to options. OSU kind of has my heart right now I’d say, because I do like the idea of staying here and playing.”

Going to OSU could put more pressure on himself or his father, but Gunnar knows that is part of the deal if he chooses to stay home.

“I think so, but I trust my dad will treat me like any other player, and I hope he does so, If that happens, then I hope that will work out. That would be pretty cool to play for him and have him coach me. He’s pretty much coached me my whole life, but actually having him in that position would be pretty cool for me and my family.”

https://www.stwnewspress.com/sports/high_school_sports/shs-senior-qb-gundy-credits-father-for-football-role/article_8e0c1aed-07c8-5cc6-860e-b273d1879056.html

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZnhHELfZM0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWmdHi-orCI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWmdHi-orCI

I guess Gundy will never cut his mullet

Gundy's son to be a walk on at OSU. http://www.ocolly.com/sports/report-gundy-to-walk-on-at-osu-in/article_2cdb89b0-237c-11ea-8cb9-97a1c2e165d5.html

Texas Bowl, NRG Stadium, Houston,
Attendance: 68,415

Oklahoma State 21 - Texas A & M 24




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zK5-PvrCHg

Gamecast: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401135274

Haven't seen this posted anywhere yet but this is a pretty cool way to open up O’Brate Stadium:

https://www.tulsaworld.com/sports/college/osu/former-president-george-w-bush-scheduled-for-first-pitch-ceremony/article_39f04726-97f5-5d1e-a9bd-efae38a033db.html

This ballpark is amazing.

Haven't seen this posted anywhere yet but this is a pretty cool way to open up O’Brate Stadium:

https://www.tulsaworld.com/sports/college/osu/former-president-george-w-bush-scheduled-for-first-pitch-ceremony/article_39f04726-97f5-5d1e-a9bd-efae38a033db.html

This ballpark is amazing.

Regardless of your political stance, it's pretty damn cool to have a former President throw out the first pitch of a brand new stadium. I was at OSU when W gave the commencement address. That was pretty cool as well.

And you're right about the ballpark, it's amazing. Robin Ventura also came back and is a student assistant coach (lol) and Matt Holliday came back and is a volunteer assistant coach. Josh Holliday has already done a good job since he's been hired and the future is looking even better.

O'Brate Stadium, $60 million, 3,900 chairback seat capacity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq5khQDe43U

Haven't seen this posted anywhere yet but this is a pretty cool way to open up O’Brate Stadium:

https://www.tulsaworld.com/sports/college/osu/former-president-george-w-bush-scheduled-for-first-pitch-ceremony/article_39f04726-97f5-5d1e-a9bd-efae38a033db.html

This ballpark is amazing.

Wow, that is pretty impressive. I know he isn't the sitting president anymore, but still. Must have coaxed him up here with a piping hot plate of Joe's Cheese Fries to seal the deal.

Wow, that is pretty impressive. I know he isn't the sitting president anymore, but still. Must have coaxed him up here with a piping hot plate of Joe's Cheese Fries to seal the deal.

When I first saw the headline I figured he was doing it as a tribute to Boone since they were friends. Turns out he's friends with Cecil O'Brate too who donated $35 million for the baseball stadium.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGoKVh9tYbY
A mugging on Jumpstreet.

Eddie Sutton, longtime Oklahoma State basketball coach, dies at 84

https://cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/large960_blur-e7934a27a16075e0a5439b7e945df152.jpg

Eddie Sutton, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who led Oklahoma State to 13 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, died in Tulsa, his family confirmed late Saturday night. He was 84.

As a Sooners fan, I never liked Edward Sutton since he made the Cowboys men's basketball team a great team over the years and killed my Sooners but he was a damn good coach! Rest in peace Sutton

As a Sooners fan, I never liked Edward Sutton since he made the Cowboys men's basketball team a great team over the years and killed my Sooners but he was a damn good coach! Rest in peace Sutton
He was open about his alcoholism at a time when many people in sports were still told to hide their addictions. His struggle always came across as very real.

Didn't know how good we had it in Stillwater till he was gone.

Grateful that he was able to accept the nomination into the hall, an award he so deserved.

Freshman told not to report as 3 players tested +.

Freshman told not to report as 3 players tested +.
They expected some positives. Every program does and they have plans in place to handle them.

Wasn’t expecting this: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29271617/oklahoma-state-given-1-year-ncaa-tournament-ban

Will be interesting to see what the NCAA does to the actual cheaters, like Duke and Kansas

Appeal is coming.

Pokes banned for a year from NCAA tournament. Three years probation. Level I violation involving former assistant head coach Lamont Evans (this is the same thing that has been investigated for some time now).

Also losing three scholarships for the next three seasons in addition to other recruiting restrictions.

Oklahoma State is filing an appeal.


"The NCAA also agreed that OSU did not benefit in recruiting, commit a recruiting violation, did not play an ineligible player, and did not display a lack of institutional control. As the report documents, OSU cooperated throughout the process, which lasted two years."

I hear that Kansas is in the cross hairs next, and that it may be big.

I’m far from being an OSU supporter. I usually refer to them as “That other school north of here”. But this punishment isn’t even in the ballpark of fair. OSU did everything as right as they possibly could.

As a Sooners fan, I hope they lose their appeal :D

I’m far from being an OSU supporter. I usually refer to them as “That other school north of here”. But this punishment isn’t even in the ballpark of fair. OSU did everything as right as they possibly could.

Probably trying to put their foot down on a school so they don't have to do it again when it may be a bit more uncomfortable. I feel like the NCAA "keeps score" kind of like this.

Appeal is coming.

They will appeal but I seriously doubt it changes anything. Mizzou got hammered because of a rouge tutor taking some tests for a few players. They appealed and it drug out for months but nothing changed. The way it works these days is that you deny deny deny. Do not help the NCAA convict you. KU pretty much denying everything but they were caught elbow deep in the cookie jar. They should get somewhere between 3-5 year ban if it's comparable to what OSU just got handed.

They will appeal but I seriously doubt it changes anything. Mizzou got hammered because of a rouge tutor taking some tests for a few players. They appealed and it drug out for months but nothing changed. The way it works these days is that you deny deny deny. Do not help the NCAA convict you. KU pretty much denying everything but they were caught elbow deep in the cookie jar. They should get somewhere between 3-5 year ban if it's comparable to what OSU just got handed.

I would love to see it, I am sick of seeing the Jayhawks in the playoffs

The punishment the NCAA leveled against OSU is so harsh and in my opinion unfair. Let's see how they treat Kansas--one of the NCAA's cash cows.

The punishment the NCAA leveled against OSU is so harsh and in my opinion unfair. Let's see how they treat Kansas--one of the NCAA's cash cows.

If the NCAA gives Jayhawks a 3 to 5 year ban, you would not think NCAA leveled against Cowboys is so harsh and unfair anymore

Anybody care to comment on the mens basketball program?

Think Cade Cunningham is still coming to town?

I can't see how sticking with OSU would be the smart move for him.

Honest question, because I obviously have no idea what it is like to be a world class athlete, potential #1 pick.

Basketball specific...

If I am a guy like Cade, where any school will take me for one year, is it better to get to a school where I am without doubt the best player on the team...at the risk they don't make a super deep run into the tournament (let's just say OSU wasn't banned for the sake of this argument).

Or do I want to go to a power school (Duke, NC, Kentucky, etc) and still probably be the best player and make a realistic run to the title?

Lonzo went to UCLA, which I know historically is a basketball school, but is nowhere near a Duke or Kentucky now a days. Of course I always thought Ball went there because it was his hometown or something.

Honest question, because I obviously have no idea what it is like to be a world class athlete, potential #1 pick.

Basketball specific...

If I am a guy like Cade, where any school will take me for one year, is it better to get to a school where I am without doubt the best player on the team...at the risk they don't make a super deep run into the tournament (let's just say OSU wasn't banned for the sake of this argument).

Or do I want to go to a power school (Duke, NC, Kentucky, etc) and still probably be the best player and make a realistic run to the title?

Lonzo went to UCLA, which I know historically is a basketball school, but is nowhere near a Duke or Kentucky now a days. Of course I always thought Ball went there because it was his hometown or something.I can see it either way. Bball scouts are going to be watching him no matter where he goes. I’m not sure whether going deep in the tournament is any better than tearing the Big 12 up which he’ll do if he stays with OSU.

Uh oh. Looks like Chuba is not happy about Coach's t-shirt. https://twitter.com/Hubbard_RMN/status/1272601786449264642?s=20

Uh oh. Looks like Chuba is not happy about Coach's t-shirt. https://twitter.com/Hubbard_RMN/status/1272601786449264642?s=20

I bet he's wishing he'd gone pro.

I bet he's wishing he'd gone pro.

i think there is a supplemental draft in the NFL coming up soon.

Uh oh. Looks like Chuba is not happy about Coach's t-shirt. https://twitter.com/Hubbard_RMN/status/1272601786449264642?s=20

i cant believe there are so many people walking around in high profile positions who can't even read a room.

YAWN Next scandal please.