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Cowboys in strong position for final three games
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Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter The Cowboys don’t need help. Not from a scrappy underdog that knocks off a favorite. Not from a topranked team that chokes away a game. With three games remaining in the regular season, Oklahoma State controls its own destiny. After a suffocating 24-3 win against West Virginia on Saturday, the
Cowboys own sole possession of the No. 2 spot in the Big 12. Baylor, tied with OSU, lost to TCU, giving the Cowboys breathing room at the second spot. The OSU defense has allowed just six points in the past two games, and with TCU, Texas Tech and Oklahoma remaining on its schedule, the Cowboys have opportunity to continue their upper echelon play. The future has a wide range of outcomes. Three losses would, in all likelihood, eliminate 8-1 OSU from the Big 12 championship race and send the Cowboys to an obscure bowl game in Texas. Three wins would likewise send OSU to the Lone Star State, but for the
conference championship — and presumably a spot in the College Football Playoff — would be on the line. There is an outlier on the Cowboy schedule. Two opponents battling through difficult season and the crimson-and-cream elephant in the room. The next two opponents for OSU are on their second coaches of the year. TCU, 4-5 on the year, fired longtime coach Gary Patterson last week. Texas Tech, the last away game OSU will play, fired coach Matt Wells and is slogging through a 5-4 year. But the Cowboys are undefeated in games as a favorite this season. If that trend holds true, the Cowboys will be visited by the aforementioned crimson and cream elephant in Boone
Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma State and Oklahoma will probably be a top 10 matchup. The Cowboys control their destiny, but getting over ten wins this season will come down to the final week in a rivalry OSU has recently been controlled in. “If we stay humble and we focus and work hard like we have, we have a chance to win every game we play, I would guess, just based on the improvement that we’ve made and guys competing and committing themselves,” coach Mike Gundy said.
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OSU offense operates efficiently against Mountaineers without big plays Dean Ruhl Sports Editor
flashy as the Cowboys’ offense got Saturday, but an efficient and consistent offensive attack sat backseat to an assertive defensive unit. Sanders added yet another compelling start to his 2021 season, completing 68% of his passes and compiling 182 yards. He threw his first interception since the second half of the Texas game on Oct. 16, after his pass was deflected at the line of scrimmage attempting to throw a checkdown to running back Jaylen Warren. WVU defensive lineman Dante Stills batted the ball, dove for the interception and seized it to complete the impressive play. Outside of the interception, the Cowboy offense struggled with penalties. Offensive lineman Hunter Woodard was called for holding twice in the game. “We kind of shot ourselves in the foot sometimes,” Sanders said. “I made some bad decisions sometimes. It is part of football.”
Tay Martin has been practicing his signature for months. Not a one you put on a dotted line, but one which includes a textbook fade route, a leaping corner of the end zone catch from quarterback Spencer Sanders, and a touchdown. It was on display twice Saturday, as Sanders and Martin connected on nearly identical throws in the back right corner of the West Virginia end zone for two touchdowns. “It started in the winter,” Sanders said. “We’ve been working on (the fade) for about over a year. It is paying off.” Those 14 points accounted for the majority of Oklahoma State’s points in its 24-3 victory against West Virginia at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia. Martin’s two touchdown See Offense on 2 receptions were about as
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opened the gap for Warren to score, essentially icing the game for OSU. “We (ran the ball good), but it looks ugly on paper,” coach Mike Gundy said. Continued from 1 The efficiency is being achieved in a manner not synonymous with Sanders contributed on the OSU football. The Cowboys had only ground, rushing for 18 yards, but it six plays of 10 or more yards, the was Warren who led the way, touchlongest being a 28-yard reception by ing the ball 16 times for 78 yards, receiver Jaden Bray. including a 13-yard rush which broke Two passes each accounted for the goal line. The offensive line once 18 yards, Sanders tucked the ball for again stepped up in run blocking, 11 and Warren broke runs of 18 and including an intelligent block from of- 13. fensive lineman Jake Springfield which “Shoutout to my O-line, they
made it all happen,” Warren said. A fully healthy receiver group also contributed to the success. Gundy said receivers Bray and Blaine and Bryson Green had been practicing at full-strength for the past two weeks, resulting in a consistency at the position. All three had receptions Saturday, and in total Sanders connected with seven different receivers in the ballgame. “We have a chance to be really, really good at wideout for the next three years, based on these guys that are playing are coming back for three
more years,” Gundy said. Cowboy back Braden Cassity exited the game with a right foot/ankle injury early in the first quarter, not returning to the game. It gave Cowboy back Logan Carter opportunity to play after missing extending time with a back injury, allowing him to record his first two catches of the season. “I know (Cassity’s injury) is not serious, but I don’t know what his status would be this week,” Gundy said.
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Notebook: Cassity’s timetable unknown after suffering injury
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Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporter Oklahoma State improved to 8-1 on the season with a win against West Virginia, and with a Baylor loss on Saturday to TCU, the Cowboys continue to control their own destiny for the future. Here’s some notes from OSU’s win against West Virginia:
When will a Cowboy be back? Starting Cowboy Back Braden Cassity suffered a right ankle injury during the first quarter of the game. Cassity was taken to the locker room and was given X-rays which came back negative. Despite the fact, Cassity stood on the sideline for the remainder of the game and was replaced by Logan Carter and Silas Barr for the rest of the contest. Gundy said he could not confirm how long Cassity will be out. “I haven’t talked to him yet,” Gundy said. “Obviously he didn’t return. I know it’s not serious, but I don’t know what his status will be this week.”
In the hall of the mountains Over 50-thousand fans were in attendance at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia, for an afternoon kickoff time. West Virginia is known for being a difficult location for opposing teams to play in, not just in the Big 12, but also in the entire country. OSU defensive end Brock Martin revealed hecklers from the student section shouted at the Cowboys on the sideline throughout the game, which helped fuel their performance. “The student section was talking about my mama before the game,” Martin said. “After one of my tackles for loss, I pointed it out to them.”
Rudolph’s reunion For the second week in a row, a beloved former OSU player stood on the sideline. Last week, wide receiver Tylan Wallace, on Saturday in Morgantown, former OSU quarterback Mason Rudolph was present. Gundy said his players take the time to talk to an NFL player when they get the chance. “They all saw him there,” Gundy said. “They like to see those guys, particularly pro players, and most of them have a dream of doing the same thing he does.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Rojas paired with unfamiliar faces in doubles play
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notice, potentially resulting in a lack of chemistry, frustration or even losing. “It was definitely weird, especially on such short notice,” Rojas said. Sofia Rojas entered the Green“But I mean I didn’t think much of it to wood Tennis Center on Friday, with no be honest.” knowledge of who she would be playing On Friday, Rojas was paired with alongside in doubles play. Camilla Bossi of West Virginia. The Rojas has been unable to compete pair was unable to advance past the first with a traditional partner in doubles round, falling just short in the end. play two days into the Big 12 Fall InviOn Saturday, it was the same tational. That traditional partner being story, making it the second consecutive another member on Oklahoma State’s day Rojas would be competing alongroster. side an unfamiliar face. This time it The lack of familiarity between a was Marina Velaquez of Kansas. doubles duo typically makes it difficult “The good thing about it was both for two athletes to mesh on such short of them speak Spanish,” assistant coach
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Jaime Sanchez-Cañamares said. “So, they communicated well. I think somehow, both of them are in the same stage, in the process where they’re learning basically how to play their doubles game… so somehow they (were) able to connect.” The duo started good in the first set of the consolation semifinals match, but struggled after. “My coach had told me when it got tight in the second set, that she’s an older player, so she’s like really experienced in these kinds of matches,” Rojas said. “She was really going for it.” The two stormed back after, taking set two, and eventually winning the match 8-3,
advancing to the consolation finals.” Rojas and Velaquez fell just short of a consolation championship in the following round. Regardless of the outcome, Rojas said she believes the experience of playing with an athlete from an opposing school benefited her skill set and confidence level in a variety of ways. “I think (the matches) with how competitive it was, I think that’s going to help me,” Rojas said. “College tennis is pretty hard, so, I think now I’m just being able to put more into what the coaches are telling me.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Hashtag for the holiday season
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The City of Stillwater is released a new hashtag for to draw more attention to the the town.
Anna Pope News Editor With intention of stirring economic growth, the City of Stillwater in coordination with other organizations created a new hashtag.
This hashtag launched at the same time the shop local campaign #ShopSWO, was released. The campaign is centered on encouraging people to shop locally and during the holiday season. These organizations that helped launched the new hashtag include Visit Stillwater, Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, Vibrant Stillwater, Downtown Stillwater Association and Marry Main Street. Stillwater officials are encouraging businesses, organizations, visitors and residents to use it on social media
platforms. Crista Morrison, the Visit Stillwater president/CEO, said the organization will continue to share information and use the hashtag so it might make it easier to to be found. The hashtag has other variation like #ShopSWO, #WorkSWO, #LiveSWO, #LoveSWO and #DineSWO to promote services in the city. This, according to the City of Stillwater’s statement, will create impact the Stillwater Regional Airport because it’s messaging has been #FlySWO and to book flights,
it’s airport code is “SWO.” Although the old hashtag #StwOK, Dawn Jones, City of Stillwater’s Communications Director, said using both hashtags will draw more attention Stillwater’s events and services. “By working together with innovative marketing – such as a new hashtag and multiple usage variations of it – we are able to facilitate economic growth and tell our story,” Jones said. news.ed@ocolly.com
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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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OSU students volunteer at Into the Streets
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Oklahoma State students volunteered to do yard work for Stillwater’s residents.
Stephen Stumpf Staff Reporter
Once they reached the homes, the groups were assigned yard work ranging from picking up leaves, trimming hedges and cleaning up yards. Morgan Thousands of Oklahoma State Andrews and Jackson Louderback were students hit the road to perform comtwo executives who helped make the munity service acts across Stillwater. event happen this year, and they both Student volunteers participated in remarked about how successful this Into the Street’s annual fall volunteeryear’s turnout was compared to the ing event on Saturday morning. past. Before volunteers went off to do “It seems like a real success,” work, they were offered food, water and Andrews said. “We have more volunT-shirts. Groups were then assigned teers than we’ve ever had before. It was multiple locations to work at, and once fun because last year we couldn’t do the they had the proper tools, they disbig event.” persed throughout the town. “Record breaking,” Louderback
said. “We had a record number of 2,400 students sign up to volunteer.” Some of the students were at Into the Streets independently, while others represented community service organizations. Carley Grell volunteered at Into the Streets representing Alpha Chi Omega, a co-ed community service group. “It [Into the Streets] was good,” Grell said. “Our group got split up to three different locations, and we met a guy at his house and picked up pine needles and cleaned up plants.” Grell said she would like to be back for the event in the future.
Into the Streets has an impact on not just OSU, but on the Stillwater community as a whole. A proportion of the volunteers assist elderly members of the community. “Every single time they’re quick to say how thankful they are, how grateful they are that college kids take time out of their weekend early in the morning to go do yard work,” Louderback said. “It means a lot to the elderly community for sure.”
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Into the streets Stephen Stumpf Staff Reporter
Into the Streets had its annual fall volunteering event on Saturday morning, as thousands of Oklahoma State students and volunteers hit the road to perform community service across Stillwater. Students and volunteers that participated in the event first gathered outside Willard Hall at 9a.m. For the volunteers themselves, the event offered food, water, and specialty-made t-shirts. Groups were then assigned multiple locations to work at, and once they had the proper tools, they were off and running. Once they reached the homes, the groups were assigned yard work that ranged from picking up leaves, trimming hedges, and cleaning up yards. Morgan Andrews and Jackson Louderback were two executives who helped make the event happen this year, and they both remarked about how successful this year’s turnout was compared to the past. “It seems like a real success,” Andrews said. “We have more volunteers than we’ve ever had before.” “It was fun because last year we couldn’t do the big event.” “Record breaking,” Louderback said. “We had a record number of 2,400 students sign up to volunteer.” Some of the students were at Into the Streets independently, while others represented community service organizations. Carley Grell was a volunteer at Into the Streets that represented Alpha Chi Omega, a co-ed community service group. “It [Into the Streets] was good,” Grell said. “Our group got split up to three different locations, and we met a guy at his house and picked up pine needles and cleaned up plants.” When asked, Grell said that she would like to be back for the event in the future. The beauty of Into the Streets is that it has a great impact on not just OSU, but on the Stillwater community as a whole. A large proportion of the community service assists elderly members of the community, and they are thankful for the help that OSU students and volunteers provide. “Every single time they’re quick to say how thankful they are, how grateful they are that college kids take time out of their weekend early in the morning to go do yard work,” Louderback said. “It means a lot to the elderly community for sure.” Mallory King
Student Alumni Association participating in Into The Streets.
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Today’s Birthday (11/08/21). Grow and expand from your home base this year. Steadily build family support structures for thriving. Navigate tricky waters with your partner this autumn, before winter income rises. Springtime muses inspire new passion, before next summer’s personal victories. Tend your garden with love. 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 — Discover unexpected potential when new doors open. A professional opportunity offers long-term gain. Follow your mom’s advice and win. Advance to the next level. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Learn by doing. You can solve a puzzle. Refine and adjust. Practice makes perfect. Discover surprising or startling results. Intellect and intuition agree. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Collaboration could get especially profitable today. Wheel and deal. Sign contracts and send invoices. Rely on a strong partner. Coordinate to bring in extra silver. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Reaffirm a promise or commitment. Strengthen partnerships with shared appreciation, recognition and laughter. Respect and affinity build lasting bonds. Align hearts and minds. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Start from a point of balance. Take action for what you love. Practice to grow stronger and maintain agility. Don’t overextend. You’re gaining valuable points. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — You’re especially charming and attractive. Find love in unexpected places. Go for fun, romance and creativity. Realize a delightful possibility. Make a wonderful connection. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Creative domestic projects lead to beautiful results. Clean and reduce clutter. Dig and discover buried treasure. Connect with family and housemates over something delicious. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Make a brilliant connection. Accept advice from loved ones and especially children. Gather information and put together the puzzle pieces. Write your discoveries. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Discover unexpected loot. A push now can earn an extra prize. Conserve resources anyway. Money saved is money earned. Make sure everyone gets paid. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Grow and expand by leaps and bounds. Push beyond self-imposed limitations. Let go of outworn ideas, habits or customs. You can realize exciting possibilities. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Plan carefully for ease. Look for harmony and find it. Peaceful practices and rituals soothe and comfort. A beautiful transition is underway. Discover new inspiration. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Teamwork can accomplish wonders. Someone shares a brilliant idea, and you’re off and running. Rely on each other. Support others and be supported.
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