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Greg McElroy evaluates Brent Venables comment on adjusting to SEC
Brent Venables knows Oklahoma‘s transition into the SEC won’t be easy. At the 2024 SEC Media Days, the Sooners’ head coach revealed his team’s mindset ahead of its debut campaign in the prestigious conference. “You’re not going to sneak up anywhere, any week, in any venue,...
Febechi Nwaiwu: Oklahoma Sooners’ Promising Offensive Lineman 2024
Febechi Nwaiwu, a redshirt junior at Oklahoma, is touted as the best offensive lineman for the Sooners in 2024, standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 339 pounds. His transfer from the University of North Texas brings notable achievements, including a Freshman All American award in 2022. Nwaiwu stands...
Palace on the Prairie not the biggest or the loudest but still one of most 'popular' college venues
The Palace on the Prairie -- otherwise known as Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium or even Owen Field -- has been the home of Oklahoma Sooner football since 1923. Five hundred twenty-seven home games have been played in 100 seasons at the current stadium site for Oklahoma football, and the Sooners have won 81 percent of them, or 420 games. Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is far from the largest stadium in college football, and it isn't the oldest or the loudest. What is, however, is the home field of seven national championship teams, seven Heisman Trophy winners, and a nation-best 50 conference championships.
Oklahoma Baseball lands commitment from infielder Mason Hamlin
Oklahoma Sooners baseball head coach Skip Johnson’s hot streak in the transfer portal has continued into the weekend. OU added infielder Mason Hamlin out of the portal from Texas Permian Basin, a Division II school in Odessa, Texas, on Saturday. Hamlin entered the portal on June 25th after a...
Oklahoma’s Top-Ranked Defensive Backs Spark Remarkable Turnaround
Oklahoma's pass defense has dramatically improved over the years, transitioning from being ranked last in NCAA Division I to now being considered one of the best in the country. With a focus on improving the defense in preparation for their move to the Southeastern Conference, the Sooner secondary has seen a remarkable transformation, showcasing talent, skill, and depth that provide a competitive edge. Phil Steele's 2024 College Football Preview and Athlon Sports rank the Oklahoma defensive backfield as the second-best nationally at the Division I level.
The Disappearance of Keith Carlson
30-year-old Keith Carlson was last seen in Tuttle, Oklahoma on May 21, 2024. He disappeared after his truck was found abandoned in the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge. In 2024, Keith Carlson was a resident of Tuttle, Oklahoma. Disappearance. On May 20, 2024, Keith Carlson last spoke with his sister and...
Saturday Morning Cartoons: Thunder Fans are DIFFERENT
Happy weekend. Thank you for your support of Daily Thunder. Saturday Morning Cartoons: Hartenstein, We're Gonna Love You in OKC. Saturday Morning Cartoons: Draft Memories, Exactly One Year Ago. Jun. 15. Saturday Morning Cartoons: Miss Y'all Already. Jun. 08. Saturday Morning Cartoons: J-Dub Speaks.
Olympics, Route 66 give us a chance to showcase Oklahoma on the global stage | TravelOK
Oklahoma may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about international attractions, but we have several unique destinations and a few unprecedented upcoming events that will undoubtedly draw visitors from around the world. Following the recent announcement that Oklahoma City is only a few steps away from hosting multiple...
A second chance: How Oklahoma prison programs help inmates return to life after their release
Christie Luther recalled that moment washing hair when she knew she wanted to start a cosmetology school at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in McLoud, Oklahoma. Her professional license gave a little glimmer of hope that she could get a job once she was released from prison. With over 35 years of...
Family of 9 Receives Refund After Alaska Cruise Excursion Leaves Them Stranded
A $30,000 family reunion cruise aboard the Norwegian Encore became a nightmare for the Gault family when a tour operator in Ketchikan, Alaska, failed to return them to their ship on time, leaving them stranded as the boat sailed away. The kicker: they booked the cruise excursion through the cruise...
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