“Why would you waste your time writing about me?” OU softball coach Patty Gasso joked. Eric Bailey talks with Eli Lederman about talking to Coach Gasso, her family, former and current players in writing the definitive story about arguably the best coach in Oklahoma Sooners history, regardless of sport.

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“Why would you waste your time writing about me?” OU softball coach Patty Gasso joked. Eric Bailey talks with Eli Lederman about talking to Coach Gasso, her family, former and current players in writing the definitive story about arguably the best coach in Oklahoma Sooners history, regardless of sport.
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Tulsa World OU Sports Writers Eric Bailey and Mason Young offer insight and access into the teams, players and coaches for fans who follow the Sooners. Sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue. 

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The Oklahoma Sooners’ eight-game league slate includes seven opponents which advanced to bowls in 2023. OU will only face one school (South Carolina) which didn’t advance to postseason. Eric Bailey and Mason Young talk about what OU has to look forward to in 2024. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.

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OU's 2024 football schedule:

Aug 31: Temple

Sept. 7: Houston

Sept. 14: Tulane

Sept. 21: Tennessee

Sept. 28: at Auburn

Oct. 12: Texas at Dallas

Oct. 19: South Carolina

Oct. 26: at Ole Miss

Nov. 2: Maine

Nov. 9: at Missouri

Nov. 23: Alabama

Nov. 30: at LSU

The Oklahoma Sooners’ eight-game league slate includes seven opponents which advanced to bowls in 2023. OU will only face one school (South Carolina) which didn’t advance to postseason. Eric Bailey and Mason Young talk about what OU has to look forward to in 2024. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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OU's 2024 football schedule:
Aug 31: Temple
Sept. 7: Houston
Sept. 14: Tulane
Sept. 21: Tennessee
Sept. 28: at Auburn
Oct. 12: Texas at Dallas
Oct. 19: South Carolina
Oct. 26: at Ole Miss
Nov. 2: Maine
Nov. 9: at Missouri
Nov. 23: Alabama
Nov. 30: at LSU

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Eric Bailey and Mason Young break down Oklahoma's loss to Arizona in the Alamo Bowl and also discuss the season as a whole as the Sooners' close the book on the Big 12 and prepare to enter the SEC next season. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.

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Eric Bailey and Mason Young break down Oklahoma's loss to Arizona in the Alamo Bowl and also discuss the season as a whole as the Sooners' close the book on the Big 12 and prepare to enter the SEC next season. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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A tough night for OU, but still so much to look forward to

One early signing semi-surprise for the Sooners: RB Taylor Tatum's late letter of intent. Otherwise, a drama-free early signing opening for OU. Eric Bailey and Mason Young talks about the 2024 recruiting class and what Brent Venables had to say about the transfer portal and more. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.

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One early signing semi-surprise for the Sooners: RB Taylor Tatum's late letter of intent. Otherwise, a drama-free early signing opening for OU. Eric Bailey and Mason Young talks about the 2024 recruiting class and what Brent Venables had to say about the transfer portal and more. The Tulsa World's OU Sports Extra Podcast is sponsored by Albert G's Barbecue.
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