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Kani Walker: The Sooners' Emerging Secret Weapon in the Secondary
As the Oklahoma Sooners prepare for their highly anticipated debut in the SEC, one player who has been turning heads in fall camp is redshirt junior defensive back Kani Walker. Hailing from Suwanee, Georgia, Walker brings a combination of size, skill, and tenacity that makes him an ideal fit for the SEC's rigorous demands. Standing at 6'2" and weighing 205 pounds, Walker's physical attributes alone make him a standout in the Sooners' defensive backfield. However, it’s his performance on the field and consistent growth that have caught the attention of head coach Brent Venables and the entire coaching staff.
Oklahoma Sooners’ Preseason AP Rankings: A History of Exceeding Expectations
The University of Oklahoma's football program has long been a staple in the upper echelon of college football. Over the past 24 years, the Sooners have consistently entered each season with high expectations, as reflected in their preseason AP poll rankings. While some teams might struggle to live up to the hype, Oklahoma has often defied the odds, finishing the season ranked higher than their preseason standing. As the 2024 season kicks off with the Sooners ranked 16th, history suggests that this team could be on the verge of another remarkable run, with full playoff potential in sight.
OKC Thunder announces 2024-25 regular season schedule
The NBA announced its 2024-25 regular season schedule on Thursday. This comes two days after it announced its NBA Cup slate for all 30 teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder hope to have a similar campaign to last year where they finished with the first seed. After a productive offseason, the Thunder are viewed as a title contender.
His life was transformed through faith and education. Now he aims to give back to others
A Stillwater veteran who spent more than 45 years in and out of prison aims to help others now that his life has been transformed through faith and education at a local Christian university. Keith Barton, 67, said he became connected to a prison ministry while he was incarcerated and he began studying...
Sherri Coale named to Oklahoma Christian University board
Former University of Oklahoma women's basketball coach Sherri Coale was among four people recently appointed to the Oklahoma Christian University board of trustees. In addition to Coale, other newly appointed trustees include: Danny Floyd, of Thomas; Dr. Brute Wolf II, of Broken Arrow; and Bill Zuker, of Mannford. ...
Brent Venables believes there's no limit to what Sooners can achieve
Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Brent Venables answered a lot of questions in 2023. After being hired to be the next head coach of the historic OU Football program on December 5, 2021, he had plenty of work to do to build the program in his image after his predecessor’s sudden and unexpected departure. Oklahoma fans didn’t know just how much of a rebuild it would be. Venables clearly believed that the Sooners had slipped from the standard of toughness, physicality, and discipline that made them one of college football’s premier programs.
Josh Bates making a strong impression in Sooners Fall Camp
The offensive line continues to be the top storyline in Oklahoma Sooners’ fall camp. The Sooners are going to be relying on incoming transfers to fill several of the spots along their offensive line. But one position that continues to be up for grabs is the center spot. The...
Drug Task Force raid leads to arrest of Ada man
PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A man is in jail after a police and a drug task force raid in Ada on Tuesday. Ada police said Jeffrey Crosby was arrested during the incident, which started as a domestic disturbance at a home on E. Timber Terrace. Police found drugs at...
New Rankings Released by Flo Wrestling Show Difference David Taylor Has Made
STILLWATER – Flo Wrestling has come out with what Iwould call a “way too early” rankings of the college wrestlers and the college teams. There is no surprise at the top as Penn State is projected No. 1 by the Flo Wrestling calculations, but Oklahoma State; under new head coach and former Penn State NCAA, Olympic, and World champion David Taylor; has made a huge rise from previously being No. 11 to sitting at No. 3.
Former Sooners defensive tackle traded to the Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have needed defensive tackle help and they got it in the form of former Oklahoma Sooners defensive tackle Jordan Phillips. The former Sooner, who signed with the New York Giants this offseason, is being traded to the Cowboys, according to reports from NFL Insiders Jordan Schultz and Josina Anderson.
Creek County Literacy Program Offers Free Tutor Training Workshop to Caring Grands Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help Creek County’s first and second-graders improve their reading, writing, and basic math skills. Twenty percent of adults in Creek County 18 to 24 years old do not have a high school diploma. Ten percent of adults in Creek County 25 years of age and...
Ford Issues Dire Warning and Urgent Recall to Drivers Across Oklahoma
In an update to a massive multi-manufacturer airbag recall, Ford is sounding like your average Oklahoma grandpa and urging people to stop driving their Ford vehicles. As the marketing department in Detroit swings statements around as "Built Ford Tough" and "Military Grade," cheap imported parts are to blame. The now-infamous Tanaka airbag debacle is still ongoing and seems to be affecting several manufacturers worldwide, but Ford seems to be taking this the hardest.
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