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BIG BOY BEDLAM

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Saturday’s Bedlam has the highest stakes in the series in recent memory. Two College Football Playoff hopefuls vying for a signature win. Two contenders looking to stay on track. A smothering Oklahoma State defense looks to throttle an OU offense that switched quarterbacks halfway through the season. A rivalry, in its dying moments as the Sooners prepare to join the SEC, looks for one final classic installment. It isn’t just a big game. It is BEDLAM.

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The Nolan Ryan of football Sooners QB presents major challenges

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Once a depth piece battling injuries, Harper finally having ideal season OSU linebacker Devin Harper used his free year of eligibility to return to the Cowboys.

a backup to more veteran linebackers, Harper had to exude patience prior to flourishing in the starting linebacker spot this year, and will be celebrated during OSU’s Senior Day Dean Ruhl festivities Saturday.Between numerous injuries and being Sports Editor primarily a backup to more veteran linebackers, Harper Devin Harper had an had to exude patience prior announcement. to flourishing in the starting As Oklahoma State linebacker spot this year. defeated Miami in the Cheez“It has been a process,” It Bowl, Harper found his Harper said. “Everybody’s time defensive group and informed is not going to be at the same them. Harper had reached a time. I’ve just been waiting it decision. out.”

“He told me he was In 2018, Harper looked coming back and it was going like he had laid a foundation to to be him and I so I was really build on. He collected 44 tackles excited about that,” linebacker and returned an interception Malcolm Rodriguez said. for a touchdown against At that point, Harper had South Alabama. As a redshirt been used to waiting. sophomore, he had started to Harper, nearly finished accumulate meaningful minutes. with his sixth season as an OSU Then the injuries hit. linebacker, had to bide his time Harper suffered an undisclosed to obtain a starting spot in the foot injury in the offseason and OSU defense. Between numerous broke his left hand in the first injuries and being primarily practice before the 2019 season.

football’s national spotlight when he led the Sooners to a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Texas in the Red River Rivalry in October.

But since that game, it has been a bumpy road for Ben Hutchens the freshman. Games with Digital Editor six touchdowns and over 400 yards throwing have been sprinkled in with games with Don’t have to remind two interceptions and narrow Oklahoma State Cowboy fans wins over Kansas. twice.

Coach Mike Gundy said Baker Mayfield. Kyler Williams doesn’t remind him Murray. Jalen Hurts. Spencer of any previous quarterbacks Rattler. he has played in Bedlam, Talented players have saying he does not exactly led the Oklahoma Sooners to ‘fit the mold” of Mayfield or Bedlam wins the last handful Murray. The person Williams of seasons. But neither of does remind Gundy of? those players will start One of the greatest baseball against the vaunted Cowboy pitchers of all time. defense Saturday. The “You know, (Williams) Sooners will entrust freshman can run around and throw the quarterback Caleb William to ball, you know, he’s kind of carry on the OU tradition of like Nolan Ryan in football, winning Bedlam. you know, he can fire down Williams was the the field from about any top-ranked quarterback release,” Gundy said. in his recruiting class. He first ascended into college See Nolan Ryan on 3A

He missed the first three games of the 2019 season, returning against Texas brandishing a club around his hand.

The injuries could not keep Harper off the field, but the players in front of him could.

Linebackers Justin Phillips and Amen Ogbongbemiga controlled the starting duo for the majority of Harper’s time.

Phillips would go on to the NFL, quickly replaced not by Harper, but Malcolm Rodriguez, who converted from safety to linebacker.

Rodriguez and Ogbongbemiga battened down the starting corps for more than a season, before Ogbongbemiga also elevated to the NFL, currently playing for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Safety Jason Taylor II has had a similar situation as Harper. He too had to wait years for a starting spot, and explained the mentality behind waiting for a starting role.

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Courtesy of Tribune News Service Williams has thrown 15 touchdowns this season.

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week rushing the highly mobile Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith. “We played so many dual threats this season it kind of comes second nature,” Evers said. “You’re rushing knowing that there’s a draw or a scramble at Continued from 2A any moment.”

Even if it is already second nature, One thing Williams does better than Gundy said it helps to have video on Ryan ever did is run. Williams has had games Williams, because he has now played in of 88, 66, 70 and 67 yards rushing since enough games for defensive coaches to dissect becoming entrenched as the starter. his game. But just because the book is out, “He’s very agile and elusive, faster than doesn’t mean the Cowboys won’t take it what he looks because he takes big strides,” seriously.

Gundy said. “(Williams is) definitely a kid we’ve The Cowboys have faced a number of scouted well and aren’t going to take lightly,” skilled rushing quarterbacks this season. Both Evers said.

Gundy and OSU defensive lineman Brendon Evers noted how that is the direction college football is going.

Evers brought up the example just last sports.ed@ocolly.com

OSU vs. Oklahoma Ben Creider Staff Reporter

Pokes rumble in as favorites For OSU, Saturday’s venture marks the first time in seven years the Cowboys enter Bedlam as the higher-ranked opponent. In 2013, the No. 6 Cowboys faltered to the No. 17-ranked Sooners 33-24. The contest will mark the first top 10 Bedlam since 2016.

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Tantalizing sides to clash The Sooners host a highvoltage offense leading the Big 12 in points (38.9) while logging the third-highest average in yards (441.6). On the flipside, OSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has sharpened out a brass-coated defensive unit riding high off of a flurry of recent performances. The Cowboys’ defensive dominance has seen the group hold teams to a mere 16 points in their last four contests, including shutting out Texas Tech last week.

Will Courtesy of Tribune News Service OU quarterback Caleb Williams took over the starting job for the Sooners in the middle of the season.

Cowboys control Sooners’ destiny With OSU’s 23-0 victory this past week in Lubbock, the Cowboys have secured their ticket to the Big 12 Championship. Saturday’s outcome will affect the Cowboys’ date in Arlington. If the Cowboys come out on top, the Baylor Bears will jump the Sooners in conference rankings under the provisions they defeat Texas Tech this weekend. If Oklahoma rallies to victory, the first back-to-back Bedlam in history will take place Dec. 4 in Arlington.

__ BY THE NUMBERS __ 5 STATS TO REMEMBER BEFORE BEDLAM

8 23 11:1 76.5 13.2

Games OSU has held opponents under 20 points. The Sooners are averaging 38.9 points per game this season, highest in the Big 12.

Number of punts Tom Hutton has landed inside opponents' 20-yard line.

Hutton has excelled at pinning opposing offense's deep.

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Quote of the week:

Wide receiver Tay Martin on his expectations for Bedlam: “I expect to whoop their ass, honestly.”

OSU quarterback Spencer Sanders' touchdown: to interception ratio the past five games. OU has eight interceptions this season.

OSU wide receiver Tay Martin's average yards per game. Martin ranks third in the Big 12 in this category.

Percentage of successful third down conversions OSU opponents have had the past four games.

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Sanders, Sooner defensive line key in deciding OSU’s flow Chris Becker Assistant Sports Editor Spencer Sanders was terrorized in 2020’s addition of Bedlam.

Sanders was sacked three times, chased around multiple times and threw for 97 yards against Oklahoma last season.

A large part of the issue was Oklahoma State had three freshmen on the offensive line, and OU had a ferocious defensive line led by Ronnie Perkins and Nik Bonitto.

In 2021, the two teams meet again, but under different circumstances.

OSU’s offensive line has played better, but remains beat up, OU’s pass rush is still impressive but Sanders has shown huge strides in his game, which were absent last season.

Perkins is gone, but the Sooners still have loads of talent up front. The Sooner defense has 29 sacks on the year and 83 tackles for loss, which ranks sixth in the country and second in the Big 12 behind OSU. “They’re good pass rushers. (Nik Bonitto), (Isaiah Thomas) and (Isaiah Coe), and then their backers move and they’re fast and they’ve played well,” coach Mike Gundy said.

Sanders and the Cowboys offensive line will be key for the Cowboys success and in deciding the flow of the game, something that is important for Gundy in making decisions. The decisions are

File Photo With OU leaving for the SEC, the future of Bedlam is in question.

Swan song

Saturday’s Bedlam could be one of the last

Dean Ruhl Sports Editor

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OSU quarterback Spencer Sanders mustered 97 yards against OU this past year.

even more important because of the chance the Cowboys could play OU in the Big 12 Championship game next week.

But that hasn’t changed Gundy’s mindset.

“So the decision that we made is just to completely consider the championship game irrelevant and a bonus,” Gundy said. “We’re business as usual. We’re not changing anything this week other than our schedule a little bit because of Thanksgiving.”

The OSU game plan for Bedlam, however, has been called too conservative in the

past from fans, but Gundy said that isn’t the case.

“No, we’ve been more open than we have been.

Sometimes we’ve been cautious if we don’t feel like we can execute certain things,” Gundy said. “If we feel like it’s going to create negative plays. Negative plays on the offensive side of the ball are not good.

“But we also, unfortunately at times, try to work with the ebb and flow of the game and manage the best we can.”

The Cowboys were forced to close down the

playbook in 2020 because of the OU defensive line, but this season the Cowboys offense has played better down the stretch, has the run game to help Sanders and the offensive line to block for him.

Sander has yet to play a full Bedlam game, but his focus isn’t looking back it’s on winning Saturday.

“I can’t control the past, I can’t change the past, the only thing I can change is the future,” Sanders said.

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Harper...

Continued from 2A “You don’t try to let it affect your play,” Taylor said. “Honestly, I play the best of my ability on the field. Regardless of the circumstances. You’ve got to take what you given.”

Even before his increased role in 2018, Harper made meaningful plays in his limited time. After his redshirt season, Harper primarily played on the OSU special teams in 2017. His highlight of the season came against Texas Tech, when he broke into the backfield and blocked a punt from TTU punter Dominic Panazzolo to set the Cowboys up in the red zone.

With six years in the program, Harper has become a leader on the stout defensive unit. He has helped guide it into being one of the nation’s best.

“He is a leader now for us,” Rodriguez said. “He is a good guy to be around. He is fast and athletic, we’ve known he has been a baller, so it is awesome to have him out there right beside me.”

Coach Mike Gundy groups Harper in the same category as players like defensive end Brock Martin and safety Kolby Harvell-Peel, who are self-motivating on the field.

“All those guys have been really, really good leaders, and I haven’t had

Harper has 70 tackles this season, a career-high.

to push them,” Gundy said.

“They’ve pushed themselves.”

After six years of patience, Harper has had his ideal season. He set personal records in tackles, tackles for loss, fumble recoveries, sacks and quarterback hurries.

Alongside Rodriguez, the two

have earned notoriety as one of the nation’s most potent linebacker duos.

With a 10-1 record, the Cowboys clinched a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game for the first time in school history. It sets up Harper to complete his ideal season by

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achieving his ideal goals.

“This is why I came back to be honest,” Harper said. “To get a Big 12 Championship and to honestly beat OU.”

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Dean Ruhl

Saturday will be the 31st Bedlam coach Mike Gundy has partaken in.

He has been head coach for the past 16. He quarterbacked Oklahoma State in four. He was an assistant coach for 10. Gundy has been on the sideline for more than a quarter of the Bedlam games in the series’ history.

But Saturday’s game between OSU and Oklahoma will be different. It might be his last. Gundy is not planning to leave OSU, but with the Sooners accepting an invitation to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) this past summer, and a push to gain membership as early as next season or no later than 2025, the storied rivalry is in its dying moments.

“I would say it is,” Gundy said. “I would say it is probably the last one (in Stillwater).”

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley has a different perspective on the rivalry continuing.

Riley, who for months has been adamant about the series continuing after the Sooner leave for the SEC, stayed consistent with that thought on Tuesday.

“It is a lot of teams that end up at some point in different conferences and still play a rival,” Riley said. “So, again, we all know a lot’s changing in college football. Nobody can sit up here with a crystal ball and know for sure.”

It is a stark dichotomy of ideologies between the two coaches. Riley, leaving the conference sees no issue with it continuing. Gundy, spurned by the rival, is pessimistic for its future.

The track record of conference rivalries continuing after a team departs isn’t encouraging. After Nebraska left for the Big 10, the Huskers and Sooners didn’t reunite on a football field until earlier this season.

Texas and Texas A&M haven’t played since 2011.

Kansas also hasn’t seen Missouri in a decade. With four new schools joining the Big 12 to replace the Sooners and Longhorns, Gundy said he doesn’t see how OSU would fit OU into a schedule.

If the Big 12 splits into divisions, the Cowboys would play nine conference opponents, and with nonconference games scheduled years in advance, both schools would need to pay a buyout to open up a free weekend.

“I don’t think it is a realistic thing that it is going to happen based on the business side of Power Five conference football in the Big 12 or the SEC,” Gundy said.

Gundy, a self-proclaimed traditionalist, said he disliked when Nebraska and Missouri departed the conference in 2010, shortly followed by Colorado and Texas A&M a year later.

“I didn’t like any of it,” Gundy said. “I just liked it (the old) way.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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SENIOR CELEBRATION

Players walking on Saturday

Who has the edge?

Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter

Spencer Sanders playmaking vs OU defense

Israel Antwine: Has accumulated academic and coaches accolades in the Big 12.

Sione Asi: A stalwart on the Pokes interior defensive line.

Jarrick Bernard-Converse: Fixture in the secondary, switching from safety to corner.

LD Brown: Formidable backup running back with over 1,100 rushing yards.

Tanner Brown: Has consistently handled kickoff duties, also moved into placekicking role.

Ethan Bullock: Filled in at quarterback for the Cowboys in two games.

Logan Carter: Starting Cowboy Back who made a living blocking and catching.

Nathan Engles: Oklahoma product from Pryor, played in 2021 against Tulsa.

Brendon Evers: Fifth-year Cowboy helping anchor the defensive line.

Cale Fulsom: A converted Division II quarterback who played against Kansas.

Danny Godlevske: Transfer who made an impact in 2021 by starting at center.

Devin Harper: A key defensive piece, Harper has contributed while playing injured.

Kolby Harvell-Peel: One of the team leaders battening down OSU’s secondary.

Matt Hembrough: The OSU long snapper known the all-important attribute — consistency.

Christian Holmes: A familiar presence on OSU’s defense after transferring from Missouri.

Vance Hooper: Walked onto the Cowboys and earned playing time against Kansas.

Tyren Irby: Defensive end who took a fumble 56 yards for a touchdown against WVU in 2020.

Dezmon Jackson: Junior college transfer who has filled in admirably in the backfield Braydon Johnson: Speedy offense and special teams player Ian Marshall: 2020 walk-on who earned playing time against Kansas Adam Martin: Walk-on players from Stillwater playing primarily on the scout team Brock Martin: An elite academic player important to the defensive scheme Tay Martin: Emerged as the Cowboys’ top receiving threat in 2021 Tanner McCalister: Has become a staple in the secondary the past two years Malcom Rodriguez: A converted safety, has become an all-time great OSU linebacker.

Josh Sills: Arguably the Cowboys’ best lineman in 2021.

Tre Sterling: One of the Big 12’s best safeties, even while playing injured CJ Tate: Walk-on who made an appearance in 2021 against Kansas

EDGE

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders totaled 97 passing yards, with no touchdowns in OSU’s loss to Oklahoma in 2020. With six starters who remain from the 2020 Sooner defense, OU will have the experience to contain Sanders from making plays with his legs.

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Caleb Williams playmaking vs OSU defense

EDGE

OSU statistically has the third best total defense in the NCAA, but it has yet to play a quarterback like Caleb Williams.

Williams, a true freshman, is able to make exciting plays with his arm strength and running ability. Williams may be one of the most electrifying players in college football, but after two poor performances against Baylor and Iowa State, Williams is slowing down. Under the bright lights, with 60,000 hostile OSU fans screaming at him in Boone Pickens Stadium, the Cowboy defense may be able to contain the young phenom.

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OU as the underdog

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EDGE

For the first time since 2017, OSU has opened as favorites.

2017 was the Sooners’ first year under head coach Lincoln Riley, where they opened as 2.5 underdogs. The Baker Mayfield led Sooners went into BPS, and won in a historic 6252 shootout over the Cowboys. OSU head coach Mike Gundy’s record vs OU does not help the Cowboys odds, as the 17-year head coach only has two victories against the in-state rival.

Now, as 2.5 point underdogs again, the Sooners will have to play their first game this season not being favored.

OSU as the underdog

EDGE

OSU football is the little brother to OU football in the state of Oklahoma, and always have been. In 115 matchups between the teams, OSU only claimed victory 18 times. OU has won the past six games, not losing since 2014.

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EDGE

The Cowboys are favored in this game for a reason, however OU still has one of the most high powered offenses in the country when clicking, with an average defense. On the contrary, OSU has one of the best defenses in the country, paired with a complimentary offense. OSU leads the NCAA in sacks, while OU has given the Cowboy offense fits in the past. With tensions high, and stakes higher, this game can go either way.

Picking winners (and losers) Record: 48-24 Last week: 5-1 Spread: 38-34 Last week: 4-2

Dean Ruhl Record: 38-34 Last week: 3-3 Spread: 39-33 Last week: 2-4

Sudeep Tumma Ben Hutchens Sam Hutchens Record: 45-27 Last week: 6-0

Record: 43-29 Last week: 5-1

Record: 44-22 Last week: 4-2

Spread: 36-36 Last week: 4-2

Spread: 35-37 Last week: 4-2

Spread: 33-39 Last week: 3-3

OU vs OSU OSU -4.5

OSU 33-20

OSU 35-27

OSU 28-20

OSU 17-13

OSU 24-17

OHST vs MICH OHST -8.5

OHST 45-23

OHST 42-28

OHST 45-21

OHST 35-33

OHST 40-34

ORE ST vs ORE ORE -7.5

ORE 24-20

ORE ST 21-20

ORE 30-20

ORE 35-20

ORE 34-3

PSU vs MICH ST PSU -1.5

MICH ST 20-17

MICH ST 24-17

PSU 30-27

MICH ST 20-17

PSU 28-24

TAMU vs LSU TAMU -6.5

TAMU 33-20

TAMU 38-28

TAMU 42-30

LSU 38-23

TAMU 37-33

FSU vs UF UF -3.5

FSU 42-33

UF 49-42

UF 4 0-30

UF 24-21

UF 28-17

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The OSU football team is highly ranked and viewed as a success. That could change if the Sooners hand the Cowboys two straight losses on their way to the greener, more lucrative pastures of the SEC. OSU losing the conference championship game against Oklahoma is only possible if OU wins the first matchup. Two OSU losses to its bitterest rival in the final weeks would end talks of glory and morph success into failure.

Would losing to OU or Baylor be worse if the Cowboys lose in the Big 12 Championship game?

Chris Becker The Cowboys have clinched a spot in the Big 12 Championship despite the outcome of Bedlam, but if OSU beats OU then they get to play Baylor again, a team they already beat 24-14 earlier in the season. If they were to lose to Baylor it would be worse than if they lost to Oklahoma because of how close it meant the Cowboys were to a playoff spot, and to lose to a team they already beat.

Point / Counterpoint

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Forward’s journey to Stillwater from Syracuse Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter Woody Newton received a text at midnight from someone he’d never met in person.

The text wasn’t creepy, in fact, it was welcoming. Newton, after all, ended up moving halfway across the country to play for the person who sent it.

Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton remembers typing the message out.

According to Newton, it said something like, “What’s going on big guy? You ready to come to Oklahoma State?”

Newton, a sophomore guard at OSU, was in the transfer portal. He played his freshman year at Syracuse under the cloud of COVID-19, averaging 7.9 minutes and 3.5 points per game for the Orange but was looking for a new fit.

Mike Boynton was there to ensure Newton stayed in orange.

“I didn’t really hear from an assistant coach at all,” Newton said. “Coach Mike did all my recruiting compared to other schools. Other schools had assistants calling me but Coach Mike, from day one, he was calling me.”

To Newton, Boynton’s short text sent in hours usually reserved for sleeping spoke volumes.

“He could be with his kids or out on a date with his wife or something,” Newton remembered thinking. “But he’s thinking about me. I thought that was big.”

The first time Newton met Boynton in person was when he stepped in Gallagher-Iba Arena

person. He most definitely has helped me with the transition.”

Newton is averaging 7.4 minutes 2.6 point per game for OSU. His stats aren’t too different from what he has at Syracuse.

Boynton was frank with Newton. Minutes are hard to get at OSU. “Part of the reason I feel like we coach the way we do, the way we demand and challenge guys, is we get really, really personal with them in the recruiting process,” Boynton said. “We’re honest with them throughout that process about what the expectations are.”

Boynton promises recruits an opportunity to earn playing time, but minutes are not pledged in advance.

“We’ve got 14 guys on scholarship,” Boynton said. “It’s a really talented group. It’s hard to play that many guys.”

Newton is searching the internet again about OSU, this time under Boynton’s directive.

“He is having me look up players stats and how they progressed,” Newton said. “He was telling me that that could be me. If he really believes in me telling me this, it’s got to be true. Why not go to a coach and a program that truly believes in Braden King me.”

OSU forward Woody Newton transferred from Syracuse this past offseason.

The opportunity for to visit. OSU was the first portal and Coach Mike was were) Just in our dorm rooms or Newton to rise at OSU will school to send Newton, who talking to me more and more, I in the gym.” likely be similar to the text that grew up in Washington DC, started doing more research. I It’s a transition Newton got him there — unpredictable. recruiting mail. understood the type of program doesn’t mind. Senior guard “Woody is going to be a When Newton started he wanted to run. I wanted to Isaac Likekele and junior guard really good player,” Boynton getting mail from OSU in 10th be a part of that.”

Avery Anderson have helped said. “Just has to wait his grade, he fired up his search By choosing to play for him get used to the defensive turn right now. You never engine of choice.

Boynton, Newton sacrificed scheme. Sophomore guard know when that opportunity “I did a little research familiarity. Washington D.C. Rondel Walker, Newton’s new is going to arise. It’s a game then, found out some players and Stillwater are about as roommate, is getting Newton where people get injured, sick, that have come here like Tony different as the zone defense used to Stillwater. whatever. If you stay engaged Allen and Marcus Smart,” Syracuse runs and Boynton’s “That’s my brother right mentally and practice well, then Newton said. man-to-man defense. there,” Newton said. “Ever when your name is called you’ll When he reopened his “It is a lot slower out here since day one it’s been good have an opportunity.” options last year, Newton than compared to the city,” vibes. (Walker) even helps me revisited his research into Newton said. “ On weekends meeting new friends out here.

Boynton and OSU. and in the summer we just Taking me out every time he sports.ed@ocolly.com “When I entered the wasn’t doing anything. (We goes out. He’s a real genuine

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Tooth takedown The story behind Plott’s missing teeth

take a timeout.

Then Smith saw the teeth, and understood.

“I didn’t know what was wrong with him at the time,” Smith said. “He was walking over and he Jarron Davis is holding his mouth. I Staff Reporter said ‘Let’s go man, what are you taking a time out Dustin Plott opened for?’ Then he gives me his mouth to reveal his that look and I’m like ‘Oh mangled two front teeth. OK, you do need a time During his match out.’” against Clay Lautt of Smith also has his North Carolina, Plott, own theory on the double Oklahoma State’s leg takedown from Lautt, 174-pound wrestler, took the source of it all. a head straight to the Smith said he teeth causing them to felt like the strike was bend backward up into intentional, saying to his mouth. Plott walked injure someone like that in pain to the sideline of you must be specifically the mat and at first coach targeting the face and John Smith was confused or head area during the why Plott had decided to move.

Smith used 197-pound wrestler AJ Ferrari as an example when justifying his reasoning. He expressing the fact that you don’t see anyone else injuring faces like that when they perform those takedowns.

“I was just glad Dustin didn’t come out of there throwing punches,” Smith said. “The kid literally came right into his face.”

Plott does have some fake teeth, but said he never wears them.

Plott said he does plan on getting implants but he’s waiting until after this season.

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Braden King

Sin City skirmish Lauren Fields leads the Cowgirls to Las Vegas to face Green Bay and Tennessee.

Cowgirls celebrating Thanksgiving with Vegas trip and they are very well coached and we all know what Tennessee is about.” coach Jim Littell said. “We are putting our kids through a pretty good gauntlet this nonDavis Cordova conference schedule.”

Staff Reporter Green Bay holds a 2-2 record to start the What happens in season while Tennessee is Vegas stays in Vegas.

4-0 after beating two topBut for Oklahoma 25 ranked teams in South State’s womens basketball Florida and Texas. team, Las Vegas will be a “Tennessee has business trip. Mostly. height, all across so it is This weekend, the like five 6-foot players South Point Shootout in out on the floor so it’s Las Vegas will feature definitely an adjustment.”

OSU as they play Green center Kassidy De Lapp Bay on Friday and play said. “Everyone is going Tennessee on Saturday. to have to prepare ahead “Green Bay has of time and make sure we been a great mid-major know our assignment.” team for a long time Despite the stout

competition, the Cowgirls are excited to visit Las Vegas and to see places they’ve never been before.

“I’ve heard a lot about it, I heard it’s a big city and that it’s a lot of fun.” guard Neferatali Notoa, who is from Brisbane, Australia, said.

“I can’t wait to get out of Stillwater, like a different place, a different city, especially Las Vegas.”

Guard Micah Dennis said, “I’m excited to be going to different places, such as Las Vegas.

I’ve never been to Las Vegas, so I think it should be fun.”

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OSU wrestler Dustin Plott had his two front teeth knocked out this past season.

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Tyler Lacy - DE Lacy, and Oklahoma State’s defense, will look to make quarterback Caleb Williams uncomfortable.

Lacy is a catalyst on this strong OSU defensive line with 18 solo tackles & 3.5 sacks this season.

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Isaiah Thomas -

Tom Hutton - P OSU has punted the ball the most out of any Big 12 team with 58 punts. Punter Tom Hutton has been successful in pinning opponents deep in their own territory, and will attempt to do the same thing Saturday.

OSU’s offensive line has been fighting injuries the past few weeks, and redshirt senior Isaiah Thomas will take full advantage of it. Thomas has been at the heart of OU’s defensive line, amounting eight sacks & 17 solo tackles this season. sports.ed@ocolly.com

Key matchup OSU vs. Oklahoma Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

Oklahoma running backs Eric Gray and Kennedy Brooks are one of the better running back duos in college football this season, combining for 12 total touchdowns and 1,302 rushing yards.

OSU defensive tackle Israel Antwine has been a key piece in the Cowboys’ defensive front rush.

If the Cowboys want to win Bedlam, they will have to shut down the Sooners’ dynamic rushing attack. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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2016 The last time Bedlam football was a top 10 matchup. OSU enters at No. 7 and OU at No. 10. OSU won the 2011 meeting 44-10.

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Stillwater businesses prepare for Black Friday Willistean Bennett Staff Reporter

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Christmas parade lights up Stillwater The City of Stillwater is preparing not only for the holiday season but also, Stillwater’s Christmas Parade of Lights.

Dru Norton Staff Reporter

Collett Campbell has volunteered as the Stillwater Christmas Parade of Lights coordinator for 22 years.

The parade is on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. and begins at 9th and Main Street and travels through downtown Stillwater.

Campbell said this is the first year there will be over 150,000 lights shining along Main Street in Stillwater.

“The way the lights used to run in Stillwater is each individual business did their own lights,” Campbell said. “This year, there

will be many more lights all synchronized to music.”

Campbell said ProValue.net, a company originating in Stillwater that providinges high-speed internet to nearby rural areas, is responsible for coordinating these lights. The City of Stillwater employees and volunteers helped put up the lights around downtown.

Onlookers can turn their radio to FM 89.7 to hear Christmas music synchronized to these lights daily, from dusk until dawn.

Christmas of 2020 bears a stark contrast to this year’s many Christmas events, Campbell said.

“Last year, we didn’t have a Christmas parade because of coronavirus,” Campbell said. “We

had only canceled the parade one other time since 1999, and it was because of the weather.”

Instead, Campbell formed a “reverse” parade. In place of a parade, spectators received a road map showing where to drive to view local businesses and homes decorated with bright Christmas lights and decorations.

This year, everything returns to normal. Campbell said there will not be COVID-19 restrictions, such as enforced mask or vaccination requirements.

The parade usually gets 50to 60 entries every year, Campbell said.

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Not home for the holidays

OSU student stories of staying in Stillwater this holiday season

Black Friday for some is one of the most anticipated shopping days of the year, but for Stillwater merchants, the Bedlam football game can take it to a new level.

Stillwater shops are preparing for sales day on Black Friday, but that’s not the only thing that will attract people into stores. The Bedlam game next day can usher in shoppers.

Store owners have different ways of dealing with one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Sharon Sample is the manager of For Pete’s Sake, an Oklahoma State apparel and gifts store. Shoppers who visit For Pete’s Sake on Black Friday can enter into a drawing for a chance of getting 15% to 50% off select items.

Sample said t-shirts are a popular item during the sale with both University of Oklahoma and OSU fans buying them.

“We have a lot of couples where one’s OU and the other’s OSU and that’s fun seeing the rivalry, and everybody’s always glad to say that’s one’s one and one’s the other,” Sample said.

Hunter Smith is the owner of Stillwater Summit Co., an outdoor gear shop aimed to bring the Colorado feel to the middle of Stillwater.

Smith is expecting the store’s projected sales to be 10-15,000 during this year’s Black Friday weekend, and a large crowd compared to last year. Bedlam will play a huge part alongside Black Friday for these sales.

“It’s massive, anytime there’s a game and it’s a little colder out, our sales go through the roof,” Smith said.

Crystal Wintle is the manager of District Bicycles, and does not participate in Black Friday to avoid competition with larger stores and to encourage customers to get outside.

“We just want our customers to enjoy the day and get outside to ride their bikes,” Wintle said. news.ed@ocolly.com

Willistean Bennett Stillwater Summit Co. is an outdoor gear shop in downtown Stillwater.

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This is the first time OSU has has a full week off fro the Thanksgiving holiday.

at Oklahoma State. She has come Olivia Bloomfield from Finland to OSU to study for a Staff Reporter degree in Sports Media while also running for the Oklahoma State While thousands of students Women’s Track and Field team. As will travel back home for the an international student, Hakanen holidays after completing this has spent a lot of time away from semester, they will be getting her family. She wishes that she excited for moments with their could return to Finland to celebrate loved ones such as sitting by the in the way she used to when she fire, opening presents and drinking was younger. hot cocoa.

“It’s pretty traditional in This is not the case for all Finland… for especially younger students though. Some students do people to have what’s called not get to go home.

‘Little Christmas’ [where you] Juniors Saara Hakanen and have a gathering, make good food, Alejandra Lozano are two of these have some drinks, and have fun students who do not get the luxury celebrating with friends,” Hakanen of travelling back home for the said. holidays.

Even though she cannot Saara Hakanen is a junior experience a typical Finish

Christmas this year, she is luckily still celebrating with her family.

This year it has more meaning to her because her brother will return from the military immediately before they fly to Stillwater.

“We will probably just hang out and drive around while playing a Christmas CD. [I’m just happy] to hang out [with them] because we haven’t all seen each other in such a long time,” Hakanen said.

While Hakanen gets to spend time with her family despite it being thousands of miles away from home, other students will also stay in Stillwater, but for them, they do not get to spend time with loved ones.

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Bedlam................................................................. 3B Two cheetahs are the key-player of this bedlam rivalry.

SGA..................................................................... 3B Oklahoma State’ SGA makes changes to its constitution.

Traditions..............................................................4B Students of different backgrounds come from different traditions.

Taco......................................................................6B Well-known Ted’s chain to poke Stillwater location.

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Today: Cody Johnson BOK Center, Tulsa Today: Lane Haas Band Salty BroncStillwater Thursday: Jesse McCartney Diamond BallroomOklahoma City Friday: Brett Young The CriterionOklahoma City

Thanksgiving in a blanket

Courtesy of Tibune News Service

With Thanksgiving being this Thursday and Bedlam being hosted in Stillwater, and many folks participating in both, what better solution than to use some Thanksgiving leftover leftovers as a tailgate dish. Here is some inspiration and a recipe to do the trick.

Thanksgiving in a Blanket INGREDIENTS 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls 3/4 c. shredded roasted turkey 3/4 c. prepared stuffing 3/4 c. prepared mashed potatoes 1 c. cranberry sauce 1/4 c. prepared gravy, warmed (for serving) DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out Crescent Rolls. Top with mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing and cranberries. (You’ll want just a small spoonful of each.) Roll up and transfer to prepared baking sheet.

3. Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with gravy for dunking.

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SGA Senate changing its constitution Teyte Holcomb Staff Reporter

On Wednesday, Oklahoma State’s Student Government Association (SGA) met for the final time this semester to discuss several bills that were introduced.

Though the meeting covered many bills and amendments to the SGA Constitution, a heavily debated topic among senators was bill F21Bl007. This bill would “amend the structure of the communications department,” which would in turn consolidate the communication process in regard to elections and everyday business.

After discussion, the bill was proposed with added amendments.

The final vote was 17-3, with the majority voting to pass the bill.

Though the bill was passed, some students said they don’t think there will be much of a difference. Claire Stolfa said she feels like this added bill was unnecessary.

“From what I know about the bill, it kinda doesn’t seem like it will overhaul much,” Stolfa

said. “I’m definitely curious to see how this will hopefully improve the communications department within SGA and maybe other parts of the university.”

Although this bill stirred conversation among SGA senate members, many of the bills introduced were widely adopted among individuals. Senate bill F21Bl001 aims at “amending motions in Title I” of the SGA constitution.

One of the things this bill does is prohibit any senate member from directly voting on a bill that would “financially” affect them personally.

The bill passed unanimously among senate members.

Some students at OSU said they hope this bill makes a difference.

Chase Parker, a junior at Oklahoma State, said he wants to see these issues changed in SGA. “I think it’s really cool to see SGA trying to do things to be as fair as possible,” Parker said.

“This bill passing shows that OSU’s SGA is taking their role seriously within the student community.

The night continued

with the introduction of bill after bill; many of which were passed without much hesitation.

While some bills were lighter in material, others aimed to change parts of the SGA constitution.

One main discussion throughout the night was the revision of Title X in the SGA constitution. This revision would change elections, as well as shorten campaigns.

The main purpose of these revisions is to make sure there are “no loopholes” while running for office. After debate and discussion among senate members, the bill passed with 22 votes.

As the fall semester is beginning to wrap up, SGA senate members proposed and discussed bills that could potentially affect the spring semester.

Though the meeting covered many technical bills and amendments altering how things were done in OSU’s SGA, some proposed ideas to help improve the quality of life for OSU students in the coming semester.

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Student Government Association held its last meeting of the semester on Wednesday.

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Bedlam fundraising battle for the OKC Zoo

perfect opportunity to combine your love for OU or OSU football with a desire to support the Zoo’s many programs and initiatives that connect Ellen Slater people to wildlife and wild places. You can’t Lifestyle Editor lose,” OZS Executive Director Mandy Heaps Not known to most said. fans who are amping up Despite “Pistol for Saturday’s football Pete” and “Boomer” games, the first Bedlam having names that make battle is starting off them sound like rivalries, earlier in the week. And it the pair are actually involved cheetahs. brothers as well as the “Boomer” and Zoo’s newest residents.

“Pistol Pete,” two They reside in the Zoo’s cheetahs that reside at the newest habitat: Predator Oklahoma City Zoo, will Pass, which was unveiled be the faces of a seventhis fall. Guests can day Bedlam-themed view these impressive fundraising campaign. predators as they explore The campaign supports their habitat, located the Zoo’s animal welfare, near the Joan Kirkpatrick conservation, and Animal Hospital. education initiatives.

According to a The campaign is statement from the OKC put on by the Oklahoma Zoo, to participate in the Zoological Society and Zoo Bedlam Challenge, the Oklahoma City Zoo. supporters should visit “The OKC Zoo zoofriends.org/bedlam or Bedlam Challenge is the text BEDLAM to 71777

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Individual fundraising goals of $5,000 have been designated for both cheetahs’ names, “Boomer” and “Pistol Pete,” and contributors can donate any amount to their preferred cheetah.

“Boomer” and “Pistol Pete” will each have individual fundraising goals of $5,000, and contributors can donate any amount to their preferred cheetah.

The cheetah that receives the most funds in support of the Zoo will win bedlam bragging rights for the year.

The Zoo Bedlam Challenge campaign continues through #GivingZOOday on Tuesday, November 30.

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What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?

Rowdy Baribeau Staff Reporter

Students, professors and staff will get to take a break this week during the week-long Thanksgiving break the university has ever seen. Here are some ways that they are celebrating their traditions.

Jacqueline Wright, Junior Animal Science Pre-Vet “I make cookies with my momma and we always decorate the house for Christmas on Black Friday.”

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Chloe Furtaw, Sophomore Hospitality Tourism Management “My mom and I have made pumpkin muffins every year since I was a kid for Thanksgiving, and I those are some of the memories I will always cherish as my favorites.”

Tanner Pullen, Junior Information Systems Management “We usually just run the turkey trot in Dallas every year and then have Thanksgiving dinner with some family friends that we have known for a long time and watch whatever football game is on that year.”

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Dr. Taylor Dinyer-McNeely Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Applied Health “I’m going to my parents’ house in Missouri. My brother will be there and I don’t get to see him too often, he works a lot, but the same thing with my grandma.

But, the Saturday after, the Iron Bowl is on and Bedlam’s on so there’s some good football to watch too.”

Hayden Schaum, Junior Business “My extended family always comes together and they make non-traditional Thanksgiving dinners so it’s nice to get a wide variety of food in our house.”

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Donating during the holiday season Rachel Williamson Staff Reporter This week, turkeys and hams are being crammed into the fridge to thaw and some people roll out the dough to make pies in every flavor.

However, there are Oklahomans this holiday who are wondering where their next meal will come from.

Before the pandemic, Oklahoma was the fifthhungriest state, according to the Oklahoma State’s Extension. Out of the population of about 4 million, nearly 600,000 Oklahomans do not know where their next meal will come from, according to Feeding America.

College students are not exempt from hunger.

Nearly half of OSU students are food insecure, according to a 2018 OSU graduate survey.

More than one in five children in Oklahoma do not get enough to eat and 60% of students qualify for free or reduced school lunches. Three-quarters of Tulsa Public Schools students qualify and over 90% of Oklahoma City Public Schools students qualify for these lunch programs, according to Hunger Free Oklahoma.

Over 600,000 Oklahomans are on federal nutrition assistance programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Women, Infants and Children (WIC), according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Although this assistance may help, some may still go hungry. Since April 2020, a third more of Oklahomans have found themselves facing hunger for the first time, according to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.

Janice Hermann, an OSU Extension nutrition specialist, said before donating items people should do things like asking about the organizations guidelines and community profile, or considering offering to donating deliveries or rides Some may choose to donate items to food banks to help other in need. Feeding America recommends donating peanut butter, canned fish or chicken and canned beans and stews.

For those in need in the Stillwater area, visit the Our Daily Bread food bank. For students and faculty, the SGA has the Pete’s Pantry food bank set up on the second floor of the Student Union.

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Some people may want to donate food during the holiday season, and Oklahoma State’s Extension offers advice to help.

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BLACK FRIDAY in stillwater

Stillwater is home to many businesses and some are offering Black Friday deals.

Below is list of shopping areas in town according to Visit Stillwater.

- Bradford Plaza Bradford Plaza, 501 N Main St.

Not home...

“We’ll all be off our phones and we’ll play games with each other. [For] my family, we are all usually doing our own thing… and Continued from 1B aren’t around each other a whole lot.

So when it comes to these types of Alejandra Lozano is a Junior holidays, we like to actually spend at Oklahoma State. She usually quality time with each other.” celebrates Hanukkah each year with For Lozano, the holidays her family. For her, Hanukkah is will look a lot different this year. special because her family spends She works on campus and because time together, away from all other Hanukkah starts the Sunday after distractions.

Thanksgiving, she will have to keep “Traditionally… we say a working and going to class instead prayer as we light the Menorah,” of focusing on celebrating and Lozano said. spending time with her family.

“Then we have dinner Even though school and work together. For the 8 nights of are holding Lozano back from Hanukah, we usually give gifts celebrating like she normally does, every night. It’s really just a good she is still dedicated to celebrating time for us to spend time with in a semi-normal way. family.”

“I have a little Menorah here

that I got freshman year that I am going to light every night,” Lozano said. “This year, I am going to Facetime my family and we are still going to do the same stuff.

We might all have dinner together over Facetime and we are definitely going to light the Menorah and say the prayer all together, but I don’t think we are going to be able to spend as much (time together).”

While some students are not spending time at home for the holidays, many are still dedicated to keeping the holiday spirit alive and celebrating in new ways. For Hakanen, this means showing her family around Stillwater, and for Lozano, this means celebrating unconventionally over FaceTime. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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Willistean Bennett With many studies traveling home for the winter break, going home for the one week Thanksgiving break is not practical.

Christmas...

Dead week events Anna Pope News Editor

Continued from 1B To participate in the parade, the entry must contain lights. The parade also does not allow semitrucks or candy to be thrown.

Campbell said the best place to view the parade is around 8th and Main Street, right by Louie’s.

There are trophies for the best use of theme, best use of lights and business champion. The community cash prizes are $100 for first place, $60 for second place and $40 for third place.

Because the parade takes place during dead week, there are not many OSU-related entries, Campbell said.

“The Christmas parade is very small compared to the Homecoming parade, and we are only in the downtown area,” Campbell said. “It’s very community-driven. Students from other states or big cities may never get the chance to experience something like this.”

At the end of the parade, Stillwater’s Merry Main Street events will provide hot chocolate,

Next week is dead week.

Although some students will be preparing for finals, there are opportunities in town offering a study break.

OSU Museum of Art Exhibitions happening all week: Red/Green/ Cow Themes on Being: A Mark Sisson Retrospective The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday at 7p.m.

Caelyn Cox There will be over 150,000 lights in along Stillwater’s Main Street.

pictures with Santa, carriage rides and more.

“It’s a whole different feel,” Campbell said. “You really get to see the Stillwater community come together.”

For more information on these Christmas events, visit www.visitstillwater.org/stillwaterholidays. news.ed@ocolly.com

Monday: Pete’s Pet Posse - Muttday at noon at Edmon Low Library OSU Symphony Orchestra “Once Upon a Time,” 7:30 p.m. at the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday: Very Merry Mascot Party at 5 p.m. in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center Painting with Pete 5:30 p.m. in the Seretean Wellness Center Pete’s Pet Posse - Yappy Hour 6 p.m. in the Edmon Low Library Wednesday: Pete’s Pet Posse- Waggin at 2 p.m. in the Edmon Low Library OSU Men’s Basketball vs. Wichita State at 7 p.m. in Gallagher Iba Arena Thursday: 31st Annual Poinsettia Sale at 8 a.m. in the Greenhouse Learning Center Pete’s Pet Posse - Puppy Therapy Thursdays at noon in the Pet Therapy Celebration Garden

Caelyn Cox Stillwater’s Christmas Parade of Lights gets 50-60 entries a year.

Friday: 31st Annual Poinsettia Sale, at 8 a.m. in the Greenhouse Learning Center Pete’s Pet Posse - Furry Friends at 10 a.m. in the Colvin Recreation Center Fitness Friday - Training to Failure/Fatigue at 2 p.m. in the Seretean Wellness Center Fittest Cowboy at 6 p.m. in the Colvin Recreation Center Clarinet Studio Recital at 7:30 p.m. in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts

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Taco the town Ted’s to open first Stillwater location

Courtesy of Ted’s press release Ted’s Tacos and Cantina will open its fourth location next spring in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The store is located at 502 N Main Street and will serve specialty tacos, including The Wet Taco, and drinks.

Ellen Slater Lifestyle Editor With packed tables and wait lists being a weekly occurrence at many of the Stillwater Mexican restaurants, it can be assumed Stillwater-ites are always in the market for a new Mexican joint.

Ted’s is famous in Oklahoma terms- and the state-wide chain’s newest location is going to be in

Stillwater.

“It’s been a goal of ours for a very long time to find a home in Stillwater and serve the amazing community there,” said David Foxx, Ted’s Chief Operations Officer. “It’s an incredible town that we’re eager to open our doors up next spring.”

Ted’s is familiar to many students coming from Oklahoma City because that is where its flagship store is located.

The location that is opening in Stillwater will operate under a slightly different name- Ted’s Tacos and Cantina. Despite the name change, the fast-casual concept will be operated by the same people behind Ted’s Cafe Escondido.

It will be located at 502 N Main St., standing less than a mile from Boone Pickens Stadium and

Oklahoma State’s campus.

“Whether you’re looking to pick up food for the family or get drinks with your friends, Ted’s Tacos and Cantina is truly a place for everyone,” Foxx said.

“Our team is thrilled we will be able to bring this fun, new concept to the Stillwater area.”

The Cantina has plans to feature two happy hours during the day. One will be in the late afternoon and another an hour before close. Plus, happy hour runs all day every Sunday.

If plans go accordingly, the doors will open next spring.

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THE GIFT OF GOD!

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

(Ro.6:23 NIV) “...all have sinned...” (Ro.3:23) Everyone has sinned and the payoff is death; eternal separation from God; a lake of fire. No matter how you paint it, it is a terrible, eternal state of being. The Bible talks of those who “because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath.” (Ro.2:5 NIV) Those who, with a hard heart, resist and reject God’s help; only store up their terrible wages for the judgment day to come. It is so important to consider and act on God’s love gift.

The gift of God is eternal life. At the age of 12 years, my wife heard about God’s free gift of eternal life. In fact, the person sharing with a group of young people had a picture of a gift box with a big, colorful bow on top. God was offering her, that day, this gift, and she stepped out and received it. You see it is a gift. You can’t do enough to earn it, but you must receive it.

This gift is found in one place (person); in Jesus Christ. It is found nowhere else. You only access God through Christ. (Jn.14:6) You need to trust God’s word and turn to Christ, ask and receive his free gift of eternal life.

What is included in this eternal gift? You receive the forgiveness of all your sins; they are never to be remembered by God. (Col.1:14, Heb.8:12) You also receive a new life; you are born of God. (Jn.1:12) As you continue to trust in Christ, he will work in and through you his very life given freely to you. When you leave this life in physical death, you will go into his presence forever. (2 Co.5:8)

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Today’s Birthday (11/26/21). Creative expression flowers this year. Steady practices grow your skills and talents to new levels. Winter self-discovery leads to an energized spring of physical action. Adapt with summer transitions, before autumn inspiration lifts your spirit. Plan and write. Share your unique views.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Stay focused. A hidden danger could arise. Avoid gambles, gossip or controversy. Prioritize your work and health.

Stay practical and strengthen the basics.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Prioritize family harmony. Words can get twisted and actions fall flat. Relax. Turn off screens and go for a walk. Enjoy quiet time together.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Keep a low profile and enjoy the comforts of home. Clean a domestic mess. Ignore chatter or noise. Focus on practical priorities. Beautify your spaces.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Things are starting to make sense, despite current chaos. Avoid rumors, cons and lies. Stick to basic facts. Share them in a simple, clear way.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Talk is cheap; don’t believe everything you hear. Stick to reliable income sources. Maintain positive cash flow, attitude and outlook. Produce valuable results.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Take extra time for yourself. Try a new style or outfit. Let go of a preconception. Ignore haters or trolls. Follow your own drum.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Hide from noise or negativity. Find a private spot to organize your thoughts. Fact and fantasy clash. Avoid travel or risky business. Rest and plan.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Keep your promises with friends.

Avoid rumors or gossip. Grab a lucky chance to advance. Stick to practical priorities. Stay in communication with changes.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Words and actions could both seem blocked. Reinforce structures and foundational elements. Take advantage of extra time to catch up with organization and planning.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Plan an adventure. Misunderstandings and delays could stall the action. Take extra time for research. Register for classes and webinars. Patience pays off.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Changes necessitate budget revisions. Be strategic rather than impulsive. Collaborate patiently. Expect misunderstandings, distractions and delays. You can make money with focused planning.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Both discussion and action could fall flat with your partner. Avoid provocation, controversy or rumors. Wait for better conditions to talk. Consider options.

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Solution to Thursday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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