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OSU Extension specialist talks wildfire conservation Stephen Stumpf Staff Reporter

Stillwater and the rest of the state had recently experienced a severe drought in September, the lack of rainfall combined with strong winds can create a breeding ground for wildfires to begin. In April 2018, the Rhea fire spread throughout the state and burned more than 286,000 acres of western Oklahoma. It’s been more than three years since Oklahoma has seen a wildfire of this magnitude of devastation. Oklahoma’s 17th warmest and driest

month on record since 1895 was September. John Weir, an Oklahoma State Extension Specialist for Fire Ecology, said the adverse effects of wildfires are not limited to the fire itself. “The threat of wildfire doesn’t just impact the people at the location where the fire is actually at,” Weir said. “It has other implications, the biggest being the threat of smoke. The problem with wildfire smoke issues is we have no control over where that smoke goes.”

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September was the 17th hottest month on record in Oklahoma.

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Strengths and weaknesses Texas’ high-powered offense limited by inconsistent offensive line

Kaleb Tadpole Staff Reporter

locker room at halftime. The second half was a different story and a different O-line. Virtually every play it seemed as if Thompson was either hurried or hit. Having no time in the pocket resulted in very little points in the second half which ultimately led to a 21-point blown lead. Texas has the ability to play at a very high level on offense, but it all comes back to how the O-line plays. If Thompson is getting hit more often then not, and Robinson is getting hit behind the line every play, the offense cannot move the ball. OSU also has a defensive line that has been very good this year, the Texas O-line will have a big task against the Cowboys. Weakness: Tackling Texas had a problem when it came to tackling against OU. In the second half, Texas’ defense seemed to be bouncing off of OU’s junior running back Kennedy Brooks. Every time he touched the ball the Texas defenders could not bring him down, hitting him and sliding right off. With a running back like senior Jaylen Warren, if the Texas defense performs like they did in the second half of last week’s game, Warren could be in for a huge night. Strength: Creating big plays One thing Texas has excelled at this season is making the big plays, but on both sides of the ball. On the opening play of the game, Thompson connected with Worthy on a screen pass, with Worthy juking his way 75 yards for a touchdown. Robinson has been making big plays all year, like the 50-yard run in the second quarter last week. The Longhorn defense also has made big plays this season. In the game against Texas Tech, Senior defensive back Josh Thompson jumped the route, intercepted the ball and took it 27-yards for a touchdown.

OSU will resume conference play following a bye this past week at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. The Cowboys will look to remain undefeated on the season as the Longhorns are coming off a close loss to Oklahoma last week where they led by 21 points but could not hang on to beat the Sooners. Strength: High-powered offense The Longhorn offense has been electric so far this season. They have not had a game this season where Texas has scored under 30 points. In this past game against OU, the Longhorns scored 48 points, including a 28-7 lead early in the game. Freshman wide receiver Xavier Worthy has been exceptional so far this season with 514 yards receiving and six touchdowns. Last week, Worthy had 261 yards on just nine receptions and two touchdowns. The offense does not stop there, sophomore running back Bijan Robinson has put up exceptional numbers rushing, with 789 yards and eight touchdowns so far this season. Robinson has been a nightmare for opposing defenses this season and it will be interesting to see how the Cowboys defense handles both Robinson and Worthy this Saturday. Weakness: Offensive line The Texas offensive line this season has been one thing, inconsistent. Against OU, the O-line was having their way early in the game. The Longhorns scored on the first play of the game and quickly jumped out to a 21-point lead. Junior quarterback Casey Thompson had all the time in the pocket he needed to lead the Longhorns to a 38-20 lead heading into the sports.ed@ocolly.com

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A taste of homemade Annemarie Chaney Staff Reporter

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The scent of chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven floated through the hallways of the West Commons dorm. A smell that students navigating dorm living for the first time probably have not smelt since they were back home. The comforting aroma is thanks to Molly Jollif. Freshman Molly Jollif made friends on her floor with a sweet gesture. “I would text my group of friends and say ‘I’m going to cook in the kitchen you want to come over’ and they would say yes,” Jolif explained. The more Jollif baked in the kitchen down the hall, more people would join to eat. Her recipe can be found in any grocery store. “I follow the toll house recipe that’s on the back of the chocolate chip bags.” Jollif started to make more than just cookies. Jollif would make oreo cake balls, fried chicken, and other goodies and ask residents when they pass by if they would like some food to take with them. Her generosity grew the first floor of West Commons closer together in just under one semester, and soon students from other dorms were invited to come try her food. “I have been told that I am going to give everyone diabetes in the freshman fifteen,” Jollif states jokingly. Jollif plans to continue to make food late into this semester and beyond. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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Courtesy of Tribune News Service To help prevent wildfires, conservation practices like prescribed burning are used.

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Weir said two of the biggest impacts of smoke are health and breathing problems for citizens, and the smoke’s ability to disrupt traffic, reduce visibility, and put everyday life on hold. Weir said Stillwater is not im-

mune to the threats of wildfires. “There is some big time risk, as we have a lot of housing additions around the city, especially on the southern and western sides of town,” Weir said. “Most wildfires occur with some southwest or westerly wind, so those sides are typically more prone to problems. The biggest (risk) is volatile fuels. There’s cedar (trees) all around Stillwater and a lot of volatile fuels that have encroached on people’s homes.” One of the most popular ways to

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reduce the risk of wildfires is through controlled burns. Controlled burns are monitored and can burn through stockpiles of fuel that would have otherwise been used to strengthen existing wildfires. Weir said controlled burns have been successful in the region in the past, for there was once a wildfire that weakened because all of the available fuel had been used up by a previous controlled burn in the area. For individual homeowners, Weir recommends regularly clearing and removing potential fuels in order

to keep their properties safe. “There’s working to eliminate some of that fuel,” Weir said. “You can use fire to eliminate fuel, but you can also use mowing and mechanical removal. You have to get rid of the piles and what’s left over, and that’s always, a lot of times, an issue. “But again, reducing that fuel in some way, shape or form is the best possible way.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Two-way player sports

Clopton displays skillset against Cowley College Gabriel Trevino Staff Reporter

She can make you swing and miss, and launch your pitch over the fence. Tatum Clopton has rare two-way abilities. Clopton has been an Oklahoma State Cowgirl since her first year in high school. The native of Lawrence, Kansas, committed to OSU after a visit during her freshman year, and after a few conversations with coach Kenny Gajewski, her mind was made up. In Clopton’s first career game, she launched a grand-slam over the right field fence, then struck out three batters in her next two innings pitched. Clopton joined OSU’s program as a pitcher, but through her success as a hitter, has become a twoway player. It is rare for a player to be successful in the circle and in the batter’s box, but for Clopton, it’s serene. “Pitching and hitting are therapeutic for each other,” Clopton said. “If I don’t feel like pitching, I can go hit, and it’s the same the other way around. It’s incredible I get the opportunity to do both. Not many pitchers get that luxury.” In OSU’s 26-2 victory over Cowley College on Tuesday in Stillwater, Clopton started the game as a designated hitter. In her first at-bat, Clopton rocketed a ball past the right-field pole. It was foul. Clopton eventually drew a quick walk, but in her next at-bat, launched a ball to the grass beyond the right field fence yet again, this time it was fair. Clopton finished the 10-inning fall-ball scrimmage with three hits, a walk, a home run and drove in five total runs. Clopton then took to the circle in the fifth and sixth inning, striking out three batters and did not allow a single baserunner in two innings. Gajewski has recognized the raretalent, and said he has only coached one other player with similar dual-threat talent as Clopton. “Samantha Show,” Gajewski said. “Show is as good as it gets. (Clopton) still has a long way before she can be Sam Show, but we’ll see where that goes.” Show posted a 2.34 ERA and struck out 118 batters in her only season as a Cowgirl. In Show’s 2019 season, she also batted .333 and hit 20 home runs. Michaela Richbourg, a fifth-year senior, has been able to admire and work with Clopton’s talent first hand. Richbourg occasionally catches for Clopton, and said she revels in Clopton’s pitching and hitting ability. Clopton said she has not taken for granted the cooperation from all her teammates and coaches, who she credits is helping her develop into a Cowgirl. Gajewski said he has noticed the effort Clopton has put in, and her ascendancy as a two-way player. Gajewski will continue to incorporate Clopton both in the lineup and in the circle. “She’s forcing us to put her in there,” Gajewski said. “It is earned, and she has been earning it. I’m happy for her, she is a great player.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Notebook: Cowboys preparing to face Robinson

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Robinson averages 131 yards per game while the Cowboy defense surrenders only 91 total rush yards on average. “(Robinson) is a good player,” Gundy said. “You’ve seen him throughout the year. Has the ability to make Ben Hutchens guys miss. He runs through tackles. Digital Editor In my opinion, if you run in and don’t wrap up…you’re not going to get him The Cowboys are back on their down.” normal schedules after an off week. Another element of what makes They are preparing to face No. 25 preparing for Robinson so difficult is Texas in another ranked clash. what Texas likes to do when the ball Here are notes gathered from isn’t in his hands. Gundy mentioned head coach Mike Gundy and players on the need to defend Texas’ misdirecthe game and the bye week. tion play-action pass that sets up chunk Preparing to stop Bijan Robinson: plays down the field. An unstoppable force meets an “(The Longhorns) kind of run immovable object Saturday in Austin. their offense through him so we are The nation’s third leading rusher, Texas just focused on stopping him and going sophomore Bijan Robinson, will face from there,” linebacker Devin Harper the 12th ranked OSU rushing defense said.

Chilling out After a bye week, the Cowboys will travel to Austin recharged. Senior right guard Josh Sills said he had his house to himself last week because his roommate left. He watched TV and hung out with a couple of his friends watching football. Gundy has allowed the team a break from the regular grind of practice. “This is a mature team, for the most part,” Gundy said. “They’ve handled themselves really well. I didn’t really have a concern with letting them have the time off for that reason. When they got back, they started as practice got going and they got back into the flow. They were fine. We had a productive workout last night.” Scouting the shootout Two of the Cowboys’ future foes, Texas and Oklahoma, played in

a thrilling game. Having a week off afforded OSU quarterback Spencer Sanders a chance to watch the game, in which hyped Sooner backup quarterback entered and lead his team to a comeback victory. “It was a great game,” Sanders said. “I don’t want to talk down on either one of the teams. It was interesting, exciting, (and I) learned a lot from it. OU obviously bringing in Caleb Williams that was kind of cool to watch him come in and play. “It was kind of good for other teams and us as well, now we’ve seen Caleb Williams plays so now we can scheme for either Williams or Rattler so I feel like that’s a good thing for the defense to see both of those guys and see what they can do.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

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Winners and losers

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Red River Rivalry comeback put Oklahoma atop Week 6 ranks Ashton Slaughter Staff Reporter

unanswered points, as Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon outshined everyone and had five total touchdowns on the day. After their early touchdown, the Mountaineers wouldn’t find the endzone until late in the fourth Red River Rivalry and bye weeks were the quarter, when the game was all but over. main storylines heading into this past weekend for The Mountaineers have had their fair share the Big 12. of defeats this season, but none of them have been The OU/Texas game for obvious reasons, as not as lopsided as this one. They’ll have a bye week to only is it a classic rivalry, but also with both teams regroup, and try and turn their season around before being ranked and still having Big 12 Championship they’re eliminated from bowl contention. aspirations coming into the game. 5: Texas Tech – Lost 52-31 against TCU The bye weeks, on the other hand, were a stoAfter a rather surprising win the weekend prior, ryline because only three Big 12 games were played, Texas Tech took their squad back to Lubbock, hopas four teams had a bye week (Iowa State, Kansas, ing to pick up another win with backup quarterback, Kansas State, Oklahoma State). Henry Colombi, still leading the team. 6: West Virginia – Lost 45-20 against Baylor Unfortunately for the Red Raiders, they were After giving up a 75-yard touchdown pass on outplayed by TCU, even though the scoreboard and their opening defensive drive, the Mountaineers statistics make it seem like a somewhat closer conresponded well, putting together a six-play, 75-yard test. touchdown scoring drive, lasting under two minutes. The Red Raiders had 558 total yards compared However, after that– it was all Bears. to the Horned Frogs 498 total yards. Now, if someone The Mountaineers would go on to allow 21 saw that stat before the game it would seem like a

Horned Frogs win, or a possible close loss. However, in the first half, the Horned Frogs outscored the Red Raiders, 35-10. These stats largely came in the second-half, with 412 out of their 558 total yards coming after the half, and 21 of their 31 points. 4: TCU – Won 52-31 against Texas Tech Run, after run, after run. This is the formula that TCU used in their game against Texas Tech, and it worked quite well. The Horned Frogs rushed for a total of 394 rushing yards and had two running backs with over 100-yard games. Kendre Miller led the rushing attack for the Horned Frogs, as he had 185 yards on 12 carries, averaging an 15.4 rushing yards per carry. And if that isn’t impressive enough, he also had three touchdowns. Miller wasn’t alone though, as he was followed by Zach Evans, who had 143 yards and two touchdowns of his own. See Winners on 8

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Winners... Continued from 6 3: Texas – Lost 55-48 against Oklahoma They were close. Texas seemed to have this game all but finished early on. The Longhorns broke a 75-yard screen pass touchdown on their first play, igniting the Austin crowd. A minute and a half later, Texas blocked a punt deep in the Sooners territory for a touchdown. The Longhorns found themselves up 28-7 late in the first quarter, then up 38-20, as the Sooners and their fans were looking for anything to save their undefeated season. Enter: Caleb Williams. After an up-and-down half (much like his season) from starting quarterback, Spencer Rattler, the backup, Williams, was put in to try and provide a spark... which he sure did. The Longhorns defense wasn’t prepared for the kind of speed he had, and the impact he had on the rushing game hurt UT’s defensive play. Williams had 300 total yards on the day, compared to Rattler’s 102 total yards. Even with Longhorn quarterback, Casey Thompson, throwing for 388 yards and five touchdowns, and running back Bijan Robinson contribut-

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sports ing 137 yards and a touchdown, it wasn’t enough, as the Longhorn defense couldn’t keep up with Williams and the Sooners in the second half. The Sooners tallied 370 total yards in the second half, as they outscored the Longhorns 35-10 in the last two quarters. It’s an unfortunate loss for the Longhorns, who seemed to be on the way to a huge conference win, and it’s a very fortunate win for the Sooners, as they remain undefeated and complete an incredible comeback in one of the best Red River Rivalry games there has ever been. 2: Baylor – Won 45-20 against West Virginia Following a loss against an in-conference ranked opponent, Oklahoma State, Baylor came out angry and ready to prove some doubters wrong. They stepped up to the challenge, as they had an offensive explosion against West Virginia. Mainly, starting quarterback, Gerry Bohanon, had a field day against the Mountaineers. Bohanon had five total touchdowns, four of which came through the air and one on the ground. This also helped wide receiver, Tyquan Thornton, who had eight receptions for 187 yards and two touchdowns, with his longest catch being a 75-yard touchdown. The Bears had 525 total yards compared to the Mountaineers 362 yards. The Mountaineers still put up a decent amount of yards, it clearly didn’t translate to a lot of scoring.

This is a credit to the Bears defense, which didn’t allow a touchdown until late in the fourth quarter after giving up one with a little over three minutes into the game. 1: Oklahoma – Won 55-48 against Texas Move aside, Spencer Rattler (possibly). OU quarterback Caleb Williams entered the game for the struggling Sooners, as he subbed in for Rattler with under seven minutes remaining in the second quarter. Williams would lead the Sooners offense to 38 of their 55 points, as he looked poised and ready to compete in a high-caliber game. Williams had multiple highlight plays, including but not limited to, his 66-yard touchdown run on fourth down early in the second quarter, before he was permanently subbed in for Rattler. Also including his 52-yard game-tying (after a two-point conversion) touchdown pass to Marvin Mims in the middle of the fourth quarter. The Sooners (once again), escape with a close victory, as these have become all too familiar for the No. 4 ranked team in the country. For now, though, their 6-0 record still stands, as they don’t face a (currently) ranked opponent until late November against Oklahoma State. The close games may come to an end though if we see more of Williams, but only time will tell. sports.ed@ocolly.com

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