Caleb Williams: A one-of-a-kind start to a career

After taking over as the starting quarterback midway through the Texas game, Caleb Williams has done more than impressed with his skills, taking the Oklahoma offense to outstanding heights once again. Williams' performance on Saturday matched those of Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray.  Ryan Aber jo…

Thunder Opening Night

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened its NBA season against the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Thunder beat writer Joe Mussatto sits down with James D. Jackson on the pod to discuss the performances of the three draft picks, Theo, Aleksej Pokusevski and Derrick Favors' return to Utah. 

The spectacular and controversial D.J. Graham one-handed interception

Oklahoma took on Nebraska in the revival of one of the best college football rivalries and the game did not disappoint with the many spectacular plays -- most notably the D.J. Graham interception. Both exciting and controversial for the Sooner sideline, it's one to remember. Sooners beat writer Ju…

'He's a fun guy': The dynamic personality of OU placekicker Gabe Brkic

Oklahoma battled Tulane in its season-opener on Saturday and the game was closer than most had projected. The Sooners were able to survive thanks to the leg of OU kicker Gabe Brkic, who set a school record. And while Brkic shined on the football field, his personality was just as exciting. Sooners…

What we learned from Week 0 of the Oklahoma High School football season

Week 0 of the Oklahoma High School football season began Aug. 26-27. Oklahoman high school sportswriters Cameron Jourdan and Nick Sardis join James D. Jackson on the podcast to discuss the big performances that they saw and what they learned from the winning teams. 

What we learned from the OKC Thunder in the 2021 NBA Summer league

There was a lot of excitement for the Oklahoma City Thunder as it entered the 2021 NBA Summer League. And for good reason. Sam Presti and his camp drafted Josh Giddey, Tre Mann, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Aaron Wiggins. So, after traveling to Las Vegas and back, Thunder beat writer Joe Mussatto j…

How the Edmond area schools are shaping up for the 2021 football season

Edmond Santa Fe, Oklahoma Christian School, Deer Creek, Oklahoma Christian Academy, Edmond Memorial and Edmond North all proved to show different strengths and weaknesses last year. Now, coming into this season, each team has excitement and interest in the upcoming year –– all for their own reason…

OU tight end Austin Stogner's journey back to the football field after illness

In the days that followed the series of events that led Austin Stogner to the hospital in early November, the focus became not about whether Stogner's football season would continue but whether he'd be able to recover from an illness that led him to lose 35 pounds and struggle to do things that onc…

'Bring out the cheese fries': Oklahoma State's celebration of Cade Cunningham's draft night

Even before Cade Cunningham's arrival at Oklahoma State, many analysts and draft boards had him ranked as the top prospect in the 2021 NBA Draft. After an outstanding season becoming the Big 12 Player of the Year, an All-American, and leading OSU to the NCAA tournament, his draft stock hadn't falle…

NC State signee Aiden Hayes finishes Norman North career as one of best ever

In a fitting end to his dominant high school career, Hayes set a couple of records at the 2021 All-State swim meet. High school writer, Nick Sardis, joins James D. Jackson on the podcast to talk about Hayes' many accomplishments and why he's considered by many as the best high school swimmer in st…