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Norman resident Steve Smith plays his guitar on Main Street outside of The Diner the morning of Saturday, Sept. 3. Smith plays for tips, which he donates to a Norman homeless shelter.

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c ouple mornings a week, Steve Smith, 60, eats breakfast at the Food for Friends homeless shelter before commissioning a volunteer to push his wheelchair down Main Street and park it in front of The Diner. Shielded from the sun by a black and white umbrella, Smith can be found serenading a line of hungry diner customers with classic country songs on his guitar. A self-proclaimed Navy brat born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Smith has spent most of his childhood and adult life in Norman. Although he has a knack for singing foot-tapping, catchy tunes, he has held a variety of jobs throughout his life. Smith’s most recent job was as a boilermaker, until an injury prevented him from working anymore. He’s also been a refinery worker, welder and even a bounty hunter, he said. “That actually was kind of interesting,” Smith said referring to his bounty hunting days. “To me, it came to a point where it was morally wrong for me to make money off of someone else’s misery. So I had to quit. I put a bunch of bad boys in jail before I did!” Smith’s passion for music developed at the age of 6 when his father gave him his first guitar, “the greatest gift a man could ever give

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a child,” and taught him how to play it, Smith said. Smith has been playing for 54 years, “working on 55,” he said. Bonnie Amspacher, owner and cook at The Diner, said Smith just showed up one day and started playing music on the sidewalk. “He had some trouble with a couple of other places on the block that didn’t want him to play in front of their businesses,” Amspacher said, “and I said, ‘you can play in front of my business anytime you want,’ because I think it’s amazing. I really appreciate him doing it.”

“I can’t read a lick of music... Everything you’ve heard me playing today? I just picked it up just by playing it.” STEVE SMITH, LOCAL GUITARIST

Smith’s repertoire includes songs by Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, the Eagles, Van Morrison and Eric Clapton. Smith’s favorite singers are Ray Price, a country music singer from the ‘40s and ‘50s, and Hank Locklin, who “did a bunch of pretty

music way back when,” Smith said. Smith is a self-taught musician and advises young people who love music to “go through with it,” he said. “Don’t just fiddle around. Go get lessons. Learn all your basic chords. I can’t read a lick of music,” he said. “Everything you’ve heard me playing today? I just picked it up just by playing it.” Jeanne Walters, a frequent patron at The Diner, said she sees Smith playing outside the restaurant every time she comes by. “He’s always here (with a) happy face, just trying to cheer up people. Everybody loves to hear him,” she said. Smith is considered “a fixture” in Norman, Walters said. “It’s important for anybody, especially people who have a handicap, but anybody, to get out and mingle with adults and people,” she said. “It’s their life. It’s their livelihood. If you don’t have that, you don’t have anything.” Smith plays for tips, most of which go straight to the Food & Shelter for Friends homeless shelter, Smith said. “I do this because it gives somebody a little hope, and that’s what it’s all about,” Smith said. Molly Kruse

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Major earthquake shakes Oklahoma Saturday’s magnitude 5.6 ties state’s record, may be upgraded to 5.7 STAFF REPORTS

Thirty-seven wastewater disposal wells will be shut down following an earthquake that was tied for the strongest ever re corde d in O klahoma, the Associated Press reports. Wastewater disposal wells are the primary cause of the recent increase in U.S. earthquakes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Oklahoma has about 4,200 total wastewater wells,

which means less than 1 percent of the wells are being shut down. The magnitude 5.6 quake, which struck just after 7 a.m. in Pawnee, Oklahoma, Saturday is tied with a 2011 quake in Prague, Oklahoma as the strongest recorded quake in the state. However, the USGS told Bill Schammert of KTUL Tulsa that the quake may be upgraded to a magnitude 5.7. A magnitude upgrade of one tenth of one would make the Pawnee quake the largest recorded in state history. “There are several different magnitude scales, so it’s not that simple,” said Daniel McNamara, a USGS geophysicist. “The recent Pawnee quake is slightly

larger than the Prague event.” “There’s some discussion on which magnitude estimate will eventually be the official magnitude,” he said. Although the quake was felt in Nebraska, Arkansas and Texas, as well, no major damage was reported. Gov. Mary Fallin did declare a state of emergency in Pawnee County, however. The declaration allows the state to make emergency purchases related to disaster relief and preparedness, according to a press release from Fallin. Jordan Overton contributed to this report. Staff Reports

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Fraternity lands second strike

House recieves two alcohol violations in two-month span EMMA KEITH @shakeitha_97

An OU fraternity received two strikes from the Office of Student Conduct in a two-month period this year. Delta Tau Delta was levied strikes for two separate incidents in April and June of 2016 for violating OU’s Student Alcohol Policy, according to the Office of Student Conduct’s website. The strikes will not expire until 2019. Steve Ashmore, the director of Student Conduct, said he levied the first strike in April after he was anonymously sent an “irrefutable” photo that depicted a member with alcohol in the fraternity’s house. The second strike was prompted by a notice from the Norman Police Department that a minor was in possession of alcohol in the house. Fraternities rarely receive two strikes so close together, Ashmore said. As a result of the second strike, Delta Tau Delta must complete 3,000 hours of community service as a chapter and pay a $2,000 fine, Ashmore said. However, Ashmore said he worked with the chapter to decide that its fine will be paid to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund instead of to the university. Delta Tau Delta must also create and implement a chapter advisory board by Oct. 31, Ashmore said. The fraternity is not currently eligible to host events with alcohol, but it must provide

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Delta Tau Delta house on College Avenue on Aug. 31. The fraternity received two strikes within a two month period that will not be lifted until 2019.

a guest list for any events that will include alcohol in the spring when it regains eligibility to do so, he said. According to Student Conduct’s site, OU organizations like fraternities or sororities can earn only strikes through violations of the Student Alcohol Policy. The policy mandates that all greek houses be dry and that all greek organizations provide alcohol training for their members. If Delta Tau Delta receives a third strike, the alcohol policy sanctions that, along with more alcohol

training, fines and community service, the entire organization receive a minimum one year suspension. “Alcohol in fraternities has been an issue as long as there’s been alcohol and

fraternities,” Ashmore said. “I would love to say that, as a result of something I’ve done, they’ve made more responsible, less risky decisions, but that’s probably not true. It’s just always

“Alcohol in fraternities has been an issue as long as there’s been alcohol and fraternities. I would love to say that, as a result of something I’ve done, they’ve made more responsible, less risky decisions, but that’s probably not true. It’s just always going to be a problem.” STEVE ASHMORE, DIRECTOR OF STUDENT CONDUCT

Muslim group confronts bias Students react to complaints about library van image ABHINANDAN NATH @abhi_nath1996

The public relations director of the OU Muslim Student Association said she was shocked by a Norman resident’s belief that a public library-owned van promotes Islamic imagery. Sana Sandhu said Nor man resident Chad Grensky’s comments, while hurtful, allowed the MSA to show it is a peaceful religious organization dedicated to dispelling the common media stereotype of Islam. “I do commend the (Pioneer) Public Library for putting us out there and promoting us in a positive light,” Sandhu said. Sandhu also said she t h i n k s t h e c o nt rov e r s y would not have erupted if the person on the van had been a Muslim man. “In his eyes, a Muslim woman is someone to be pitied, and by challenging that belief, this man sees this image as wrong,” Sandhu said.

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Sana Sandhu, the public relations director of the OU Muslim Student Association, speaks about the controversy surrounding the image of a woman wearing a hijab on a library-owned van.

“The thing about a Muslim man is that you would not know that he’s a Muslim unless he is wearing religious attire,” she said. “However, with a (Muslim) female, her defining factor is the hijab.” According to The Norman Transcript, Grensky wants an image of a woman wearing a hijab on a Pioneer L ibrar y System van removed. He claims the image violates the Establishment Clause, a section of the First Amendment regarding the separation of church and state. However, Pioneer Library

System’s executive director, Anne Masters, said the woman on the van does not promote Islam and is constitutional. “We have 11 vehicles that feature people of different races, creeds, religions and disabilities,” Masters said. “Our lawyers and the ACLU have maintained that the image of the woman in the hijab is in no violation of the Establishment Clause.” Adam Soltani, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, agrees with Masters. “I did some research on

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the Pioneer Library System and saw that this was a part of one of their marketing campaigns, and basically they took 10 to 20 pictures of people from different racial backgrounds,” Soltani said. “I thought this was a really cool thing.” Soltani also said since the library is a place for people to learn, he feels the image is an excellent way to counter Muslim stereotypes. Abhinandan Nath

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CORRECTION In Thursday’s print edition, a photo on page 5 that accompanied the story “Students balance art, greek life” should have had the cutline: “Modern dance senior Bailey Evans rehearses the Reynolds perfmorning Arts Center Aug. 31. Evans is a member of the Pi Beta Phi soririty at OU.”

going to be a problem.” Although it is possible for organizations with one strike to apply to have it removed, Ashmore said two strikes are impossible to remove. However, Delta has a good chance of staying clean until 2019 with sanctions that have been put in place, Ashmore said. “A lot of fraternities, national organizations, are really trying to make some changes in the culture,” he said. “It’s definitely got to come from the fraternities themselves.” Two other fraternities,

Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Phi Epsilon, also currently have two strikes, according to the Student Conduct website. Phi Gamma Delta’s strikes will be lifted in October 2016 and April 2018, while Sigma Phi Epsilon’s strikes will be lifted in September 2018 and January 2019. Delta Tau Delta President Mason Orr did not respond to an email inquiry for comment sent at 9:39 a.m., Aug. 31. Emma Keith

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Health-conscious restaurant opens Campus Corner location after delays

Coolgreens, a “lifestyle eatery” that boasts healthy, low-fat menu items, finally opened Sept. 3 at its Campus Corner location after multiple delays. Originally scheduled to open in August 2015, Coolgreens serves a variety of salads, wraps, sandwiches and flatbreads. It is the second Coolgreens location in Norman, the first one at 3700 W. Robinson St. Amber Renshaw, the manager of the Robinson Street Coolgreens, told The Daily in March that the Campus Corner location’s opening delay was caused by waiting on permits from the city of Norman and a management turnover. Having to wait through the delays of the restaurant’s opening was stressful, said Kira Charles, the manager of the Campus Corner location. She said it’s a relief to finally be open. “I feel like all the stress is over now that we’re finally open,” she said. Andrew Clark, @Clarky_Tweets

OU’s efforts to achieve inclusion on campus earn 2016 diversity award OU has received the 2016 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for its commitment to making diversity and inclusion a top priority on campus. The award, given by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, is the “only national award that honors individual institutions for being outstanding examples of colleges or universities that are committed to making diversity and inclusion a top priority across their campuses,” according to a press release. “The university is especially pleased to receive this award because it confirms our goal of being a truly inclusive university family where all feel welcomed,” OU President David Boren said in a press release. “All of the university community, students, faculty, staff and alumni have worked hard together to earn this recognition.” The award comes about a year and a half after the university made national and international headlines after a video of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity members singing a racist chant on a date party bus leaked onto the internet. Since then, OU has created the Office of University Community and implemented mandatory diversity training for all incoming freshmen and transfer students. Earlier this year, INSIGHT Into Diversity also honored Boren with its Giving Back Award, which “honors presidents and chancellors of colleges and universities who go above and beyond their everyday leadership duties and ‘give back’ to their campuses and communities,” the release says. This year’s freshman class also has the largest number of minority students in a freshman class in university history, said OU press secretary, Corbin Wallace. Staff Reports

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Members of Arashi Taiko demonstrate a traditional Japanese drum performance Aug. 23. The group practices every Tuesday and Thursday.

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tudent organizations across OU encompass a wide range of diverse activities and interests. Many students choose to devote their energy and free time to participating in major organizations like Campus Activities Council, Union Programming Board or greek life. However, beyond the largest and most well-known organizations at OU, there are many unique clubs that are less visible. Check out five of the most interesting, lesser-known clubs on campus:

OU CURLING CLUB

The OU Curling Club is currently ranked No. 1 among all collegiate curling teams in the nation, according to the USA College Curling website. Casey Cascio, a third-year doctoral student of intercollegiate athletic administration, said the group has set its sights on winning the national title within the next five years. The club is made up of nearly 20 members, seven of whom constitute an active competitive team. “The competitive team (is the team) who has taken it to the next level,” Cascio said. “They get out there on the ice and are competing every Sunday.” The sport of curling is played on ice by two teams of four people, each attempting to slide a 40-pound granite stone across the ice toward the center of a bullseye target called a house. Players sweep the ice with specialized brooms to help the stone maintain its speed and follow a straight path. A scoring system based on the stone’s proximity to the bullseye determines the winner of each match. Curling is more popular in the northern and northeastern regions of the country, where the majority of collegiate curling teams are located. As a result, the OU team travels often. Cascio said the team logged more than 6,500 miles of traveling last year alone. Due to lack of practicing facilities in Oklahoma, the team gains most of its experience by participating in competitions across the region and country, Cascio said. “You develop as you compete,” Cascio said. “There’s no better way to learn than just diving right in.”

SOONER SLACKLINERS

Jeff Haffener, computer engineering senior and the president of Sooner Slackliners, said the club’s members attract weird looks from passersby on the South Oval as they engage in the sport of slacklining. Slacklining involves walking, bouncing and balancing across a 2-inch wide piece of rope suspended 1 foot in the air between two trees by a pulley system. The club meets most weeks to set up slacklines on the west side of the Bizzell Memorial Library for themselves and anyone else who wishes to try the sport. “All the people who have lines set up are more than happy to take the time to teach you how to do it,” Haffener said. “It doesn’t take very long to learn — some people pick it up in an hour.” Haffener said one of the best parts about slacklining is that it relieves his stress. “It’s really hard to focus on anything other than slacklining when you are actually slacklining,” Haffener said. “That’s what I really like about it. You have to enter this sort of meditative state of heightened awareness and focus to be able to actually stay on the line, so it’s hard to really care about anything else when you’re doing it.” Beyond the basics of walking on the line, the sport also allows room for growth to learn how to perform advanced tricks and maneuvers for more experienced slackliners. The club is loosely organized and does not involve fees or a strict meeting schedule.

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Melanie Maeder, a multidisciplinary studies community health major, balances on a slack line on the South Oval in October 2014. Slacklining involves walking a cross a 2-inch wide rope.

ARASHI TAIKO

A group of five OU students congregate Tuesday and Thursday evenings for two hours to perfect the art of Japanese-style Taiko drumming. Although none are of Japanese descent, they all share a respect for the culture and strive to continue the ancient tradition, said Jake Martin, a first-year OU law student. Founded nine years ago, the organization has since performed at various multicultural events on and off campus, including the Eve of Nations, Lunar Moon Festival and Rhythm of the World. The club also performs at a Buddhist monastery in Midwest City and a talent show in the Oklahoma City area. Each year, the club travels to Dallas for a performance as well. Taiko drumming involves a number of variously sized drums and pitches that performers strike with special sticks using specific techniques. All of the club’s equipment was handmade by the organization’s founding members. The club is open to anyone, regardless of prior musical or drumming experience. Current club members teach the practice to new participants. “The first thing to teach is the stance, how to actually hit the drums, the motions, the choreography,” said Andrew Calder, a computer science junior. “The more complicated stuff, like flips and more advanced choreography, will come later. We just take it step by step — start out with the simple stuff. We can have people performance-ready in two hours after one practice.” Martin said the club offers something unique for students looking to get involved on campus. “It’s completely off-the-wall different,” Martin said.

SOONER PARANORMAL SOCIETY

Inspired by TV shows like “Ghost Hunters” and “Paranormal State,” Spencer Gill, a entrepreneurship junior, decided last spring to find a club for those interested in paranormal investigations. “I’ve always been interested in paranormal research,” Gill said. “I’ve always wanted to be able to jump on board with those guys you see on TV who do that sort of thing.” With the assistance of funding from the Student Government Association, Gill created the club as an outlet for other students at OU with similar interests to explore their curiosity and gain experience. The organization will visit allegedly haunted locations in the area, such as Ellison Hall and Sooner Theatre on Main Street, to perform investigations. The goal is to either debunk myths or find evidence of paranormal activity using cameras, recorders, electronic voice phenomenon and electromagnetic pulse to detect signs of activity. The club is open to all people regardless of their beliefs, Gill said. “Whether you’re a religious person or not, or whether you believe in ghosts or not — that’s not really the point,” Gill said. “The point is to just kind of get out there and investigate it for yourself and see firsthand, no matter what you believe.” The Paranormal Society has generated interest from several dozen students already and will begin holding meetings and planning investigations in early fall.

OU SOONER BASS ANGLERS Nate Sleight, a second-year geography master’s student, said the OU club fishing team represents the university in regional and national bass fishing tournaments. Sleight said the team won the College Bass Master Classic in 2013 and 2014 and took home an eighth place finish at the national championship last year amid nearly 200 registered college teams. The goal of the tournament is to catch five bass totaling the most weight during an allotted time period. The sport involves a large amount of research and strategy, said Blaine Timonera, a second-year law student. “A lot of people think that bass fishing is just luck, but you have to actually go and practice,” Timonera said. In preparation for a tournament, the team studies variables such as weather conditions, water depth, temperature and fish behavioral patterns to determine the location of the largest populations of fish. “Patterning the fish makes you more efficient,” Timonera said. “It’s not just driving around picking random spots.” The organization is primarily student-funded, but receives support from local sponsor Nichols Marine to help cover costs. In addition to fishing tournaments, the team also engages in community outreach through the organization Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs, where club members help promote the sport to children who do not have the opportunity to fish. “We’ll go and speak at schools and just show them that this is fun stuff,” said Alex Edgeman, a civil engineering senior. There are currently no female members of Sooner Bass Anglers, but the officers said they are hoping to recruit women to their organization. “Very recently, probably within the last two or three years, there has been such an influx of girls into the sport,” Edgeman said. “It’s definitely starting to take off.”

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Artist showcases unique pieces Alex Emmons uses unusual printing process for her art CHANDLER KIDD @chanannkidd

Alex Emmons, photographer, artist and consistent traveler, incorporates her passions into relatable pieces of art. Emmons uses everyday objects and a traditional photographic process to execute this task. Emmons uses a cyanotype photography printing process that develops photographs in a shade of blue in subdued light. Emmons’ pieces are inspired by Anna Atkins, an artist who has been influential in her life. Atkins was one of the first females to use cyanotype photography, Emmons said. Emmons believes putting real-life objects like garden tools into her art helps reflect human emotion. In Emmons’ “House & Garden� collection, she showcases a dying tomato, she said. “Although the plant is dying, the viewer knows that

this object experienced life,� Emmons said. Immigration is the catalyst behind Emmons’ work. “I’m a second generation Irish-American. I honor my family history within my work,� Emmons said. Emmons grew up in the New York area and has followed her family’s migratory patterns by traveling to various places. Emmons has lived in Oklahoma for three years, and it is the place she is working on showcasing next. Living in Oklahoma has allowed Emmons to become more weather aware and photograph a different landscape. “I’ve been taking pictures of shelters and storms while I have lived in the heartland,� Emmons said. Emmons believes college students can especially relate to her artwork because they are traveling and living in temporary homes. Emmons’ artwork reassesses how college students define “home.� “My work is about being home and away from home,� Emmons said. “It’s artificial

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Alex Emmons stands in front of her piece “The Sisters: Palm 48x96.� Emmons used cyanotype and recycled fabric to create the piece.

and temporary, but it is lovely because it is happening.� Erinn Gavaghan, executive director of Norman Arts Council, said visitors’ eyes are drawn to Emmons’ work at Mainsite Gallery because it looks like a large blue canvas. Emmons’ photography is unlike most photographs that incorporate colors or just black and white. Sharing how Emmons’

work is created is exciting because many of Mainsite’s viewers have not seen cyanotype photography before, according to Gavaghan. “I love being able to share this early photographic process to audiences that are becoming more and more removed from photography’s origins,� Gavaghan said. “It is a process that most photographers haven’t modernized

like Emmons.� Living in Norman and working with the gallery has given Emmons the opportunity to showcase work she hasn’t been able to for a while. One piece that Emmons hasn’t been able to showcase is a quilt that is currently on display at Mainsite, Emmons said. “The quilt is huge — 6 by

8 feet. I can’t hang that by myself, so having this piece on display is really exciting,� Emmons said. Emmons’ work has brought an eye-catching element to Mainsite, Gavaghan said. “We have had people walking by, (and they) pop in and ask if they are paintings,� Gavaghan said. “It’s great then to be able to explain her process.� Emmons will teach a soldout workshop on cyanotype photography at the gallery Thursday because viewers continued to show curiosity in her work, Gavaghan said. Josh Boydston, associate director of Norman Arts Council, said he has enjoyed showcasing Emmons’ work because it incorporates an old style. “She is taking an old style of photography and doesn’t make it seem like modern photography. She has made the old feel like new,� Boydston said. Chandler Kidd

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Where to toast your hunger CLASSIFIEDS Student ranks topfive neighborhood sandwich hangouts SAMI CANAVAN @SamiCanavan

If you’re like me and think bread, meat and cheese are the perfect trio — especially when they meet a grill pan or panini press — then keep reading! I have spent a little over two years trying new sandwiches around Norman and continuing to order the ones that stand out to me. I created a list of five local sandwiches that are musthaves for sandwich lovers and likers. If you haven’t tried any of these yet, put them on your semester bucket list! 1. “California Club� on honey potato bread from City Bites: According to City Bites’ menu, this sandwich includes “turkey breast, bacon, provolone, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce,

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Midway Deli’s “The Vulcan.� The sandwich comes with sweet chili mayo.

tomatoes, mayo, blended oils, salt and pepper.� This sandwich is generally served cold, but I ask for it grilled. The honey potato bread is what makes this sandwich. This heavy helping is my No. 1 favorite sandwich in the area.

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2. “The Vulcan� from Midway Deli: If you’re a bread and meat guru who hasn’t heard of this sandwich, I’m sorry to say you’re out of the loop. This sandwich includes “Santa Fe turkey, pepperoni, cheddar, avocado

and tomato with sweet chili mayo on grilled sourdough,� according to Midway’s menu. Midway is a hole-in-the-wall deli nestled in a neighborhood. All of Midway’s sandwiches are delicious, but this one is definitely my favorite. The sweet chili mayo is a unique condiment that you can’t find anywhere else. 3. “The Wicked� from Which Wich: This is the largest sandwich Which Wich offers. According to Which Wich’s website, “The Wicked� combines “turkey, ham, roast beef, pepperoni and bacon.� You also get to choose not one, not two, but three cheeses! This thick sandwich is sure to hit the spot in times of extreme hunger. I recommend getting it toasted so the cheeses melt together to form a warm and stringy bite. For the full list, see online at oudaily.com. Sami Canavan

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WAITING GAME By Timothy E. Parker

September 6-7, 2016 •

SPORTS

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Spenser Davis, sports editor dailysports@ou.edu • phone: 405-325-3666 oudaily.com/sports • Twitter: @OUDailySports

TYLER WOODWARD/THE DAILY

Houston quarterback Greg Ward Jr. evades OU defensive tackle Charles Walker at NRG Stadium on Saturday. OU fell to Houston 23-33 in the season opener.

Houston makes big statement

Victory over OU a potential tryout for conference JESSE POUND @jesserpound

HOUSTON — Houston coach Tom Herman bowed his head and donned the black wide-brimmed cap, appearing for all the world as the picture-perfect football coach for one of Texas’ storied college programs. Then he stuck his right hand in the air with three fingers raised in the Cougars’ hand sign as his players bounced behind him and the fans roared. Houston, the upstart, had crashed the party. Now the question is if they will get to stay. Th e No. 1 5 C ou ga r s (1-0) stomped the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners (0-1) 33-23, harassing Heisman contender Baker Mayfield and returning a missed field goal for a touchdown. The Sooners’ high-powered

offense was corralled by the Cougars, while senior quarterback Greg Ward ran Herman’s offense to perfection to carve up a defense that was the Big 12’s best last season. If it was a Big 12 tryout game for the Cougars — and conference Commissioner Bob Bowlsby was in attendance — then they nailed the audition, with 71,016 attendees and a national television audience looking on.

“We expected to win, and we trained to win.” TOM HERMAN, HOUSTON HEAD COACH

“ That ’s b e e n t h e o n e knock on the University of Houston is our fan base,” Houston athletic director Hunter Yuracheck said after the game. “From the Peach Bowl to this game, it showed that we have (a) growing, dynamic, passionate fan base that’s going to help support this program.”

The Peach Bowl last season was a large part of what fueled the noise around H o u s t o n t h i s s u m m e r. The Cougars knocked off Florida State on New Year’s Eve last year, and then kept Herman away from prying eyes. Then, in July, the Big 12 announced it had authorized Commissioner Bob Bowlsby to explore expansion candidates. Houston i m m e d i at e l y b e c a m e a candidate, with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and University of Texas at Austin President Greg Fenvez tweeting their support for inviting Houston. “Not that you believe everything that’s on social media, but I think that’s a pretty big deal,” Yuracheck said. Ho u s t o n i s n o w 1 4 - 1 under Herman, with a win over the ACC’s Louisville to go along with the twin victories over college football royals OU and Florida State. Herman, who was previously the offensive coordinator on Ohio State’s 2014

national title team, has built a powerhouse team in a non-power conference. “ It has nothing to do with where they’re playing at,” Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said after the game. “The bottom line is they’ve got a really good football team.” Th e re a re, o f c ou r s e, other things involved in conference expansion besides winning a single football game or even stringing together a few double-digit winning seasons in a row. Houston is in no way guaranteed a spot in the Big 12. But Saturday’s performance probably won’t hurt. “We’re going to be talked for next 24 hours, if not longer, about this win across the country,” Yuracheck said. “You can’t pay for that exposure.” Herman said after the game that this wasn’t about making a statement for power conferences to notice. “We expected to win, and we trained to win. It wasn’t about making a statement,”

Herman said. “It was just about going 1-0 in the first week of the season and starting the 2016 season on the right foot.” A n d B ow l s by s a i d h e wanted to avoid the circus that has surrounded Big 12 expansion. “I have to live my life above those circumstances, and I don’t want to make it worse by widening the circle,” Bowlsby said. “Therein lies the motivation to keep my thoughts to myself.” But Bowlsby was there, talking to reporters in the press box, and Herman’s team made an enormous statement, whipping arguably the Big 12’s most storied program in a city the conference would like to reclaim as its own. Speculation won’t end any time soon. Bowlsby said he expected the conference’s presidents to make progress toward an expansion decision by mid-October. And if Houston keeps winning, Texas politicians may begin to call for the team’s inclusion in the

College Football Playoff, and Tom Herman’s name will assuredly circulate again around premiere coaching jobs that aren’t even vacant. When he was finished with the post-game interview, Herman stuck the cowboy hat back on top of the trophy and stepped back into the sea of bright r e d j e r s e y s . H e ’s s t i l l Houston’s for now, and by season’s end he may move on to the greener pastures of a power conference without ever leaving home. Jesse Pound

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NEXT GAME Who: OU vs. University of Louisiana Monroe When: 6 p.m. Sept. 10 Where: Gaylord FamilyOklahoma Memorial Stadium

Kick six gives Houston winning momentum Short field goal among mistakes costing OU game JESSE POUND @jesserpound

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Kicker Austin Seibert prepares for a point-after-touchdown during the game against the Houston Cougars at NRG stadium Sept. 3. The Sooners trailed 19-17 at halftime.

HO U S TON — A litany of mistakes in the third q u a r t e r — i n c l u d i ng a “kick six” field goal return touchdow n — cost the Sooners their season opener against No. 15 Houston. No. 3 Oklahoma (0-1) fell 33-23 to the Cougars (1-0) at NRG Stadium on Saturday, giving Houston its fifth straight win against a power-five conference opponent. O U entere d the third quarter down 19-17 but briefly seized momentum by forcing a UH three-andout to begin the half. But on Oklahoma’s ensuing drive, the Sooners permanently lost control of the game. After picking up a first down on third and two, OU was forced to burn a timeout after attempting a late audible. Three plays later, the Sooners were forced to call another timeout — junior offensive lineman Jonathan Alvarez was late getting on the field — just as sophomore kicker Austin Seibert attempted a career-long 53-yard field goal. That timeout gave Houston an opportunity to set up its field goal return play, according to UH

coach Tom Herman. Seibert’s kick was short; Brandon Wilson returned it 100 yards for a touchdown, and the rest is history. “That was the play of the game,” Houston quarterback Greg Ward said. Things started to unravel for the Sooners after that. Senior receiver Jarvis Baxter fumbled after an 18yard reception on the ensuing drive and Houston responded with seven more points.

“That’s just an example of executing and getting a chance to make a big play.” BOB STOOPS, OKLAHOMA HEAD COACH

Trailing 33-17, OU nearly got back in the game thanks to a trick play — but fell victim to another mistake. The Sooners tried a wide receiver pass with Dede Westbrook, but the senior missed a wide-open Dimitri Flowers. On the next play, Mayfield fumbled. “We throw that about every day and complete it, and (today) we don’t get it near him,” Stoops said. “That’s just an example of executing and getting a chance to make a big play. It’s there, touchdown, we don’t make it, and the next play we fumble.

“That’s where they made the plays and we didn’t.” Oklahoma had opportunities to get back in the game, but Lincoln Riley’s offense wasn’t up to the challenge. Aside from a successful opening drive and an early pair of 60-plus yard passes, the Sooners gained 42 yards on 13 first half plays. It wasn’t much better in the second half. Oklahoma ran 20 plays between the kick six and a garbage time touchdown to Mark A n d re w s — ju s t o n e o f those plays went for greater than 10 yards. Samaje Perine sustained a shoulder injury on the first series and never looked right in the loss. Perine and sophomore Joe Mixon struggled after an opening drive that saw the Sooners march down the field for six points. For the game, the duo combined for 71 yards on 12 carries. “I got away too much in the second half from what we were doing well in the first half,” OU offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley said. “A little frustration on my part.” Jesse Pound

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SPORTS

• September 6-7, 2016

TYLER WOODWARD/THE DAILY

The OU defense surrounds QB Gregg Ward Jr. at NGR Stadium, Saturday, September 3. OU fell to Houston 23-33 in the season opener.

Upset causes Ohio State worries

After disappointing loss, fans look ahead to big game KELLI STACY @AStacyKelli

HOU STON — No. 3 Oklahoma was upset by No. 15 Houston Saturday, suppressing some of the excitement for its matchup versus Ohio State Sept. 17. The No. 3 Sooners (0-1) and the No. 6 Buckeyes (1-0) had startlingly different season openers this weekend. Oklahoma was upset by Houston looking for a spot in the Big 12, while Ohio State ran over Bowling Green, 77-10. The Sooners started off strong against the Cougars, with an impressive first drive ending in a Joe Mixon touchdown. Everything looked good for OU’s offense until running back Samaje Perine suffered a shoulder injury in the first quarter. “Samaje, actually in the first series, had hurt a muscle

in his shoulder and was continuing to play with it and then got hit with the big hit there in the same spot, so it just kind of made it worse,” Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. “He’ll be fine. There’s nothing structurally wrong.” After Perine’s injury, the Oklahoma offense fell apart. Though Perine would come back in the game, he didn’t see the ball much, and the Sooners suffered. OU rushed for a total of 70 yards on 26

“Parrish came in and played pretty well, I thought, overall. We’ve got to keep developing those guys.” OU COACH BOB STOOPS ON TRUE FRESHMAN PARRISH COBB

attempts. The offensive line didn’t help the passing game out any, either. Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield was scrambling out of the pocket all game long. The most

Stadium deemed safe after quake Construction zone unaffected by violent tremors KELLI STACY @AStacyKelli

Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium is earthquake safe, according to a representative from the architectural firm Populous which is in charge of the stadium’s ongoing renovations. After Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops’ weekly press conference, Denver Finlinson from Populous spoke to media about the current state of stadium renovations. Finlinson was asked about the structural safety of the stadium due to the recent 5.6 magnitude earthquake that shook Oklahoma and the surrounding states last Saturday morning. “We got a little exercise on that on Saturday from what I understand,” Finlinson said. “We had anticipated the event. All of the codes and sizing of the seismic joints and building joints within the stadium and expansion joints are sized perfect for a seismic event, so we’ve been out looking at the stadium since Saturday, and we think it performed pretty well.” Finlinson also said some of the renovations are running ahead of schedule, such as the club area that

wasn’t anticipated to be finished prior to the home opener against Louisiana Monroe on Saturday. “As you can see across the street, we’re pretty excited to see how the stadium’s going to perform on Saturday, to see where we’ve come from in the last year as far as construction,” Finlinson said. “We’re a little bit ahead of where we anticipated to be.” Finlinson said fans can expect a much improved sound system, as well as c o m p l e t e d f a n s p a c e s, that will give the stadium a unique atmosphere to what they’ve experienced there in the past. “Once (fans) get inside the gate — obviously there’s a fully functioning construction site on the south end zone — but once they get inside the gate, pretty much everything will be as finished and ready as it can be,” Finlinson said. While the inside of the stadium will be fairly complete, the outer structure of the south end zone won’t be ready until well into fall, Finlinson said. The most recent renovations to Oklahoma Memorial stadium began almost immediately following OU’s last home game of the season in 2015. Kelli Stacy

@kelliastacy@ou.edu

passing success the Sooners had was on two big plays — a 64-yard touchdown to Mark Andrews and a 60-yard completion to Mixon. Andrews’ first big play of the game came in the second quarter, when he caught a pass from Mayfield and broke free for a 64yard touchdown to give the Sooners a 17-13 lead. Andrews scored on a 25yard touchdown pass from Mayfield at the end of the fourth quarter, as well. The Oklahoma defense struggled, too. The Sooners were good up front, only allowing the Cougars to rush for 89 yards on 40 attempts, but the secondary struggled. Senior cornerback Dakota Austin was taken out of the game in the first quarter due to poor coverage and tackling, and replaced by true freshman Parrish Cobb. “Parrish came in and played pretty well, I thought, overall,” Stoops said. “We’ve got to keep developing those guys.” Cobb didn’t stay in the game long, as he wasn’t

having much luck against the Houston wide receivers, either. When Austin came back in the game, he switched sides of the field with veteran Jordan Thomas. This didn’t fix the problem, either, and defensive coordinator Mike Stoops said he’s unsure of who will start opposite Thomas next week. The Buckeyes, who will be in Norman in just two weeks, had a very different opening weekend. Ohio State pummeled Bowling Green in their season opener, with quarterback J.T. Barrett breaking a school record with seven total touchdowns. Barrett had six passing touchdowns and went 21-31 for 349 yards before handing the reins over to backup Joe Burrow in the third quarter. The junior quarterback also rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown on the day. The Buckeyes’ offense broke a school record, accumulating 776 total yards. Kelli Stacy

BIG 12 SCOREBOARD Here’s a look back at how Big 12 teams fared in their weekend games. Stanford 26, Kansas State 13 Baylor 55, Northwestern State 7 West Virginia 26, Missouri 11 Houston 33, Oklahoma 23 Oklahoma State 61, Southeastern Louisiana 7 Kansas 55, Rhode Island 6 Texas Tech 69, Stephen F. Austin 17 TCU 59, South Dakota State 41 Northern Iowa 25, Iowa State 20 Texas 50, Notre Dame 47

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HOUSTON VS. OKLAHOMA BY THE NUMBERS

82%

75%

Houston converted 75 percent of its third downs during its scoring drives.

Houston’s Greg Ward Jr. was 9-for-11 passing, an 82 percent completion percentage, for 147 yards on third downs against the Sooners.

OU has now lost 10 of the last 18 neutral-site games it’s played, including four straight losses.

OU committed four penalties that gave Houston first downs, three of which came on third downs when Houston wouldn’t have converted otherwise.

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The Sooners accumulated just 187 yards of offense over the final 43 minutes and 37 seconds of the game.

Oklahoma is just 12-12 in its last 24 games against ranked opponents.

Oklahoma accumulated 52 percent of its total offense in the first 16 minutes and 23 seconds of the game.

Information compiled by: Scott Hiney (@scotthiney) Graphic: Dana Branham/The Daily

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