In advance of Saturday’s Oklahoma State-Texas clash in the Big 12 Championship game, Bill Haisten talks with longtime media associate/friend Shawn Clynch. Before returning to his hometown of Austin for a television job and coverage of Texas football, Clynch covered several of Mike Gundy’s OSU teams for an Oklahoma City TV station. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Bill Haisten: Unfortunately for OSU, this Texas is a better version of Texas Bill Haisten: For these 5,000-to-1 Cowboys, every imaginable possibility is on the table Bill Haisten: For the Presleys, a fun ride at OSU and a baffling season at TU Bill Haisten: This should happen at OSU – Mike Gundy Field at Boone Pickens Stadium Bill Haisten: The Cowboy mission – avoiding another ‘yeah, but . . . ’ football finish Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

This week's Bill Haisten Podcast guest is former University of Tulsa All-American Jerry Ostroski, who spent nine seasons on the Buffalo Bills' offensive line and now is the father of TU defensive end Owen Ostroski. Jerry and Bill discuss their picks on Person of the Year in the NFL and in college football. Also discussed: TU freshman QB Kirk Francis' stunning, 345-yard passing performance. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related From June 2002: Livin' large From November 1991: TU's Ostroski blocks way onto All-American squad From June 2004: Ostroski gives TU strength From February 2009: 'Jerry-O': From player to fan to Hall of Fame From December 2013: Former TU, Bills lineman talks cold-weather impact From November 2017: Bill Haisten: For the Ostroskis, a once-in-a-lifetime season at Holland Hall From July 2018: Bill Haisten: Recovering from a big surgery, Jerry Ostroski has ‘absolutely no regrets’ From September 2018: Bill Haisten: A stunning Tuesday for Jerry Ostroski, whose TU jersey will be retired From April 2019: Former Hurricane All-American Jerry Ostroski gets job at TU From September 2020: Bill Haisten: His dad is synonymous with Tulsa football, but Army commit Owen Ostroski wasn’t recruited by TU From January 2021: Holland Hall defensive end Owen Ostroski commits to TU From January 2022: Jerry Ostroski lends pain, perspective to Buffalo's heartbreak in Kansas City as only an ex-Bill can Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

This week’s Bill Haisten Podcast centers on two huge football games – Bixby-Jenks and Bedlam in Stillwater. Haisten explains why he’s predicting a 38-34 OU victory. Related Bill Haisten: OU has an undeniable edge on luck, and the pick is 38-34 Sooners Bill Haisten: Bedlam defined by heroes like Josh Fields and Adrian Peterson Bill Haisten: A disgustingly damaging and avoidable setback for the Sooners Bill Haisten: For Hudson Ball and the Jenks Trojans, the most important stretch of the season Bill Haisten: Bixby watches from the top during a big two weeks for possible contenders Bill Haisten: How Bixby built a football machine and the state’s No. 1 program with eight state titles in nine years Bill Haisten: Revisiting Jenks’ streak-ending, mind-blowing conquest of Bixby Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Tulsa World columnist Bill Haisten discusses last week’s OU-Texas classic and contends that it was the Sooner program’s first real statement win since the 2017 flag-plant victory at Ohio State. Related Oklahoma 34, Texas 30: See our complete coverage OU football midseason report card: Dillon Gabriel, Sooners' receivers and defense receive high marks Daniel Akinkunmi, 3-star offensive lineman from England, commits to OU football OU's Danny Stutsman keeps everyone guessing about his 'Horns Down' tattoo OU reigns supreme in Big 12 power poll; OSU steadily moves up the ladder 'You can't get complacent': How OU is attacking bye week, staying hungry after beating Texas Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

On Saturday, Tulsa World sports columnist Bill Haisten is at the Cotton Bowl for his 20th OU-Texas football game. Haisten reflects on his personal history of having covered or attended 19 chapters of one of college football's classic rivalries. Related Bill Haisten: OU-Texas never fails to deliver OU football: Brent Venables gets A-plus for restoring belief  Will stingy defenses equal defensive slugfest?  OU notebook: Last season left 'bad taste' in Sooners' mouths  Quarterback poise may mean rivalry success for OU or Texas Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

It's been a difficult season so far for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. But Mike Gundy's future is secure. Bill Haisten explains why in this week's episode. Even if things get worse this season, Gundy will be back for a 20th season at OSU in 2024, if he wants to return, Bill says. Interesting fact: At 56, Gundy is the same age as Bob Stoops when Stoops stepped down as OU's coach. The timing is bad for OSU to have a disappointing season in football. Bill explains why. Also, Bill reveals which former Cowboys player he feels should succeed Gundy at OSU when the time comes.  Related Did Oklahoma State go stride for stride in the transfer portal? Revisiting the Cowboys' offseason moves As Oklahoma State hits the bye week, what areas need to be improved? Bill Haisten: Only two years after a 12-win triumph, OSU is on pace for 81 punts Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

After 36 years in the Tulsa Police Department, and after having become a central figure in A&E’s “First 48” series on real-life homicide investigations, Dave Walker retired in 2018. A St. Louis native and former three-sport high school athlete who loves baseball and the Cardinals, Walker reflects on a lifetime in law enforcement. Related Tulsan of the Year Dave Walker attempts to crack one more important case in retirement 'The First 48' helped Tulsans 'see us as people,' retiring lead homicide detective says Bill Haisten: Fifty weeks later, a Friday night of ‘glorious’ normalcy for McLain Bill Haisten: For Kevin Wilson and TU, intelligent aggression is a must against OU Bill Haisten: As Texas scores a statement win, OU has a critical need for more big plays Bill Haisten: For the Cowboys, a 2-0 start but still no obvious definition at QB Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Booker T. Washington football coach Jonathan Brown reflects on an unsettling opening-night experience and his time at Tennessee with Peyton Manning. Also, Brown looks ahead at OU’s switch to the Southeastern Conference.  Related Bill Haisten: How Hudson Ball, a soon-to-be hot football recruit, wound up at Jenks BTW-Del City game moved up after last Friday's gun incidents Bill Haisten: For wholesome Oklahoma prep football, a shocking first Friday The building of a powerhouse: How Loren Montgomery built Bixby into the gold standard in Oklahoma prep football Bill Haisten: A 42-16 reminder that Bixby still is the gold standard in Class 6AI Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

When high school teams are matched in a college stadium, it’s a big-event game or a championship game. During Thursday's Battle of the 'Burbs, in a rematch of the 2022 Class 6AI title contest, Bill Blankenship’s third-ranked Owasso Rams clash with the top-ranked, defending champion Bixby Spartans. For the 16th time, and in the opener of his 40th season of coaching, Blankenship is involved in a high school game played at TU’s H.A. Chapman Stadium. Related 8 Tulsa-area public school football coaches make more than $100,000 in compensation Bill Haisten: Bill Blankenship – fired by Tulsa in 2014 and now a Kevin Wilson resource Barry Lewis' top games: Battle of the 'Burbs, Holland Hall-Lincoln Christian highlight Week 0 lineup Bixby has question marks, but Spartans are still the favorite | 6AI breakdown Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

This Bill Haisten Podcast centers on Oklahoma State and the inability in recent years of four signature sports – wrestling, baseball, men’s golf and men’s basketball – to consistently flourish at a national level. Underachievement in those programs coincides with a university attempt to raise more than $300 million for new facilities, and it doubles the pressure on Cowboy football to remain a winning program. Related Bill Haisten: As other signature sports falter, pressure doubles on OSU football T. Boone Pickens gives one more gift to OSU: $120 million Bill Haisten: John Smith’s mission – closing the 99-point gap between Penn State and OSU The Bill Haisten podcast: The ambitious and aggressive plan that will define the Chad Weiberg era Bill Haisten: The Oklahoma State plan – ‘unrivaled’ facilities and no debt OSU announces $325 million athletics master plan that includes new softball stadium, indoor track facility and Gallagher-Iba expansions 'It is remarkable': With the Big 12's future clear, OSU's Chad Weiberg is eager for the new frontier Breaking down OSU’s 2023 schedule, which features trips to UCF, Houston and a Bedlam game in Stillwater What to watch for in 2023: OSU's athletic department budget will reach $100 million for the first time Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

The Tulsa World’s Bill Haisten and Barry Lewis take a look at the extraordinary high school football culture in the Tulsa area. Also: a quick review of LIV golf and a little Thunder talk. Related Click here to buy tickets to the 2023 All-World Awards banquet Bill Haisten: Pillars of strength in Owasso — Blake Cherry, Ryker Haff and the O-line Collinsville 'out for blood' after last year's early playoff exit Bill Haisten: Recovering and reloading – Union should contend again in 6AI Wagoner `back to business' after 'surreal' championship Bixby is hungry, and versatile Kordell Gouldsby is ready for 'more on his plate' Jaxson Grimes a `right piece' in Metro Christian's All-State QB tradition The best high school football players in the Tulsa area: The 2022-23 All-World finalists Bill Haisten: LIV Tulsa review — in every way, it was better than expected Bill Haisten: Intriguing possibility -— beyond 2023, LIV Tulsa golf at Cedar Ridge Criticism of LIV Golf is personal for some: 'The kingdom is not to be trusted' Bill Haisten: Ready or not, it’s time for LIV Tulsa and a healthy attendance response Bill Haisten: Agreeing with Cedar Ridge on having said yes to LIV golf Contact us High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Combining his Jenks varsity seasons (1996-98) with the four seasons he played at OU (2000-03), Matt McCoy’s record was 87-9 with three Class 6A titles, two Big 12 titles and the 2000 national championship. Related From December 1996: Matt McCoy's tackle sparked Jenks in title game From December 1998: Three-year Jenks starter learned perseverance From January 1999: Jenks receiver/defensive back Matt McCoy commits to OU From December 2000: Jenks' next generation keeps title streak alive From August 2003: Snap, hold, kick: smooth process From January 2004: Tulsa trio's last hurrah: Kory Klein (Union), Renaldo Works (Booker T. Washington) and Matt McCoy (Jenks) will finish their careers in the Sugar Bowl Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

Tulsa native Rick Dickson was a Bishop Kelley and University of Tulsa athlete, the TU athletic director in 1990-94 and the TU athletic director again since 2020. In advance of a big weekend of events for the Golden Hurricane athletic department – the Hall of Fame Weekend – Dickson discusses the state of college athletics and reflects on his personal Hurricane Katrina experience. Related Bill Haisten: Rick Dickson driven to capitalize on TU’s fresh energy, momentum Bill Haisten: No more split screen – on a 100% basis, Kevin Wilson belongs to TU Bill Haisten: TU's Eric Konkol – one year in but back at the starting line Bill Haisten: Braylin Presley, after one season at OSU, commits to Tulsa and new coach Kevin Wilson Bill Haisten: 'And Sam's is still next door' — the story of Tulsa legend Henry Primeaux Bill Haisten: ‘This tire is flat,' Rick Dickson says of TU’s marketing/attendance crisis Bill Haisten: ‘50-50’ possibility at TU – another year of fund-raising champion Rick Dickson Bill Haisten: On Day 50 of the Rick Dickson ride, ‘a new energy’ at TU Bill Haisten: In interim AD process, the circumstances of 2020 double the pressure on TU to get it right Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

As the longtime public-address announcer for the Cowboy football and basketball teams, Larry Reece was courtside for the Eddie Sutton era of greatness at Gallagher-Iba Arena. From his seat in the press box, he witnessed the transformation of Boone Pickens Stadium and OSU football. Related Bill Haisten: OSU’s new standard — 75 consecutive football games of 50,000 tickets sold From August 2015: Cancer-free Larry Reece steps back into spotlight at the Tulsa Cowboy Caravan From January 2015: Oklahoma State announcer Larry Reece gets cancer diagnosis, braces for ‘two-month hell ride’ Bill Haisten: Question marks, tough circumstances and an energized Mike Gundy Bill Haisten: The Oklahoma State plan – ‘unrivaled’ facilities and no debt Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

Tournament director and longtime Cedar Ridge Country Club member Frank Billings says the May 12-14 LIV event will be a high-energy, great-golf experience for patrons.  Included in the field is Phil Mickelson, who hadn’t played very impressively since joining the LIV tour but last week finished second in the Masters. Related Bill Haisten: Here’s hoping Phil Mickelson brings this level of play to Broken Arrow Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

This week’s Bill Haisten Podcast guests are Jenks coach Keith Riggs and the Tulsa World’s Barry Lewis. Riggs revisits all aspects of the  unforgettably historic Jenks-Bixby football game, played on Nov. 3 and televised on ESPN. The Trojans prevailed 38-35, ending Bixby’s state-record winning streak at 58 games. Related Bill Haisten: With guts and a 357-yard run game, Jenks shocks Bixby and ends the streak Jenks ends Bixby's 58-game winning streak behind Jaiden Carroll, Ike Owens Bill Haisten: Jenks' recovery leads to the Oklahoma Victory of the Year Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories High School Sports Editor Barry Lewis: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

For the second time in a month, the Oral Roberts head basketball coach is the Bill Haisten Podcast guest. Paul Mills was in that position on March 3. As Mills last week accepted the head-coaching position at Wichita State, his top ORU assistant – Russell Springmann – was promoted to the top job at ORU. Springmann reflects on ORU’s two recent runs to the NCAA Tournament, on the greatness of Mills as a practice coach and on having discovered a 10th-grader – Kevin Durant – during a basketball event in Maryland. Springmann at that time was on the Texas staff. Before any other big-time program offered a scholarship to Durant, Springmann and Texas did. It worked out pretty well for the Longhorns. At ORU, Springmann inherits a hot Golden Eagle program that soon will benefit from the Mike Carter Center – one of the more dazzling practice facilities in college basketball. Related Bill Haisten: ORU names Russell Springmann as head coach — shades of 1997 ORU coach Russell Springmann: 'We will play a brand of basketball that is exciting' Paul Mills on leaving ORU for Wichita State: 'I'm just so grateful for the opportunity here' Russell Springmann on promotion to ORU head coach: 'This is a new beginning' Throwback Tulsa: ORU earns Sweet 16 berth by defeating Florida two years ago Bill Haisten: Proactive ORU wants to keep Paul Mills for '20 more years’ Paul Mills: ORU's 30-win season 'will fuel us moving forward' Throwback Tulsa: When ORU hosted the NCAA Tournament in 1974 Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

This week’s Bill Haisten Podcast guest is Eric Coley – the best player on the best team in University of Tulsa basketball history. In 2000, Coley and the 32-win Golden Hurricane advanced to the Elite Eight level of the NCAA Tournament. With a chance to roll to the Final Four, TU was beaten 59-55 by the Tar Heels. If Coley hadn’t been in foul trouble, Bill Self’s final Tulsa team probably would have advanced to the Final Four. Related Bill Haisten: TU’s best team ever – Bill Self’s 32-win Hurricane that nearly crashed the Final Four Bill Haisten: Legends return for a TU win and a look at TU’s worst attendance in 42 years When TU was Elite Gallery: A look back at TU's Elite Eight run in 2000 Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

"This speaks to the resiliency of the kids": Owasso had a 3-6 start to this season, with a difficult holiday season with illness, but now have a berth in the 6A state tournament. In this week's episode, Bill Haisten hosts Rams basketball coach Brian Montonati and his freshman son, Jalen Montonati. The two talk about the season's turnaround; the son-father dynamic; which programs are recruiting Jalen (Coach once played for Eddie Sutton at Oklahoma State) and more. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Bill Haisten: As Owasso prevails in a classic, Broken Arrow loses its perfect record Owasso's victory over BTW caps rough night for 6A East boys regional hosts High school basketball: 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A state tournament pairings, schedule Bill Haisten: David Castillo goes for 37, but Brandon Mann and Owasso advance Bill Haisten: A 37-point/MVP statement by Owasso freshman Jalen Montonati Jalen Montonati leads Rams to Bill Hanson Memorial Tournament title in Kansas Bill Haisten: OSU flurry – Dow's decision, a Montonati offer and a 12:01 a.m. house call Bill Haisten: Owasso’s Fab Four includes destined-for-greatness freshman Jalen Montonati Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

In this week's episode, Bill and Dean Ruhl discuss OSU's master facilities plan, at a cost of $325 million, that includes a new softball stadium, an indoor track facility and Gallagher-Iba expansions and more. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Bill Haisten: The Oklahoma State plan – ‘unrivaled’ facilities and no debt OSU announces $325 million athletics master plan that includes new softball stadium, indoor track facility and Gallagher-Iba expansions Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

OSU beat writer Dean Ruhl joins Bill this week to talk OSU football. The Cowboys were hit hard by the transfer portal, but also gained some talented players from the portal. Now that the portal has been closed a while, what does the Cowboys' roster look like? Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Bill Haisten: Holgorsen, Knowles, Monken and Wickline – and, ultimately, Bryan Nardo? Bill Haisten: UCLA’s Charles O’Bannon – a famous opponent now coaches at Holland Hall Barry Switzer ‘concerned’ about OU football’s move to the SEC Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

"I like my guys. I enjoy being around them, and we want to stretch this out as long as possible." Hard to believe it is Paul Mills' sixth year as ORU's head men's basketball coach. Could the Golden Eagles top their 2021 Sweet Sixteen season? ORU is currently No. 37 in NET rankings. Coach Mills looks ahead to the Summit League tournament; his deep knowledge of both bible verses and rap lyrics; Max Abmas ("I want these guys to go to the NBA"); potentially getting an at-large NCAA tournament bid ("I don't want to be penalized because we're poor.") and more. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related ORU rewrites record book in 50-point rout over South Dakota Bill Haisten: Paul Mills-Max Abmas partnership takes ORU to a very good place Capitalizing on Sweet Sixteen run, ORU to dedicate new Mike Carter Athletic Center in April Max Abmas sinks half-court shot as time expires to extend ORU's winning streak to 10 Max Abmas reaches milestone in ORU's victory over Liberty Max Abmas recharged after eventful summer Bill Haisten: ORU's dazzling work in progress — the Mike Carter Athletic Center Max Abmas pulls out of NBA Draft, to return to ORU Bill Haisten: Before he retires, a review of Mike Carter’s difference-making run at ORU Bill Haisten: What a game and what a run for ORU, the NCAA Tournament’s most interesting team Bill Haisten: The challenge for ORU – to capitalize on this momentum and sell more tickets Photos: Our favorite images from the memorable 2020-21 ORU season Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

Last week, the Broken Arrow Tigers improved to 15-0 overall and 7-0 in the Frontier — after defeating Bixby 64-57. In this week's episode, Bill talks to Broken Arrow basketball coach Beau Wallace about how he approaches coaching his undefeated team; 6-5 standout sophomore DJ Howell; memories of the 1997 season and tournament; the potential to win a state title as a player and coach at Broken Arrow; and more. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related From the archives: Remembering the 1997 Tigers From March 1997: BA Belt-s Memorial for First Title DJ Howell leads Broken Arrow past Bixby in Frontier showdown Boys basketball: Notes, rankings, games and players to watch for Jan. 23 Bill Haisten: Broken Arrow embraces the pressure of wearing the No. 1 ranking OSSAA board shoots down basketball shot clock; looks at private-public changes Broken Arrow boys, Sand Springs girls win Bishop Kelley Invitational Bill Haisten: Union’s Big E – 7-foot Erik Madrid is a great kid and an intriguing athlete Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

"I don't feel 102 starts; I feel playing football from the age of being in seventh grade all the way until I was 32." In this week's episode, Bill talks to former TU All-American and Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jerry Ostroski. He talks about the NFL postseason; the difference from playing in the pros now and then (and how he dealt with injuries); remembering the 10-win TU season in 1991 (the only team in Oklahoma to achieve 10 wins that season) and more. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related From June 2002: Livin' large From November 1991: TU's Ostroski blocks way onto All-American squad From June 2004: Ostroski gives TU strength From February 2009: 'Jerry-O': From player to fan to Hall of Fame From December 2013: Former TU, Bills lineman talks cold-weather impact From November 2017: Bill Haisten: For the Ostroskis, a once-in-a-lifetime season at Holland Hall From July 2018: Bill Haisten: Recovering from a big surgery, Jerry Ostroski has ‘absolutely no regrets’ From September 2018: Bill Haisten: A stunning Tuesday for Jerry Ostroski, whose TU jersey will be retired From April 2019: Former Hurricane All-American Jerry Ostroski gets job at TU From September 2020: Bill Haisten: His dad is synonymous with Tulsa football, but Army commit Owen Ostroski wasn’t recruited by TU From January 2021: Holland Hall defensive end Owen Ostroski commits to TU From January 2022: Jerry Ostroski lends pain, perspective to Buffalo's heartbreak in Kansas City as only an ex-Bill can Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

In this week's episode, Bill talks to Bixby High School football coach Loren Montgomery. What happens in the high school football offseason? How did the Spartans program approach moving up to 6AI before last season (where they ultimately won the state championship)? What does he think is the best way to maximize Braylin Presley's potential at TU? What do Coach Montgomery and his players remember from the 58-game winning streak? Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Bill Haisten: Braylin Presley, after one season at OSU, commits to Tulsa and new coach Kevin Wilson Bill Haisten: Warning – Bixby now on course to have great facilities, too Bill Haisten: The Bixby machine does it again, adding to its stack of milestones Bill Haisten: Almost unbelievable – the Bixby dynasty’s retention of coordinators Connor Kirby leads Bixby's 69-6 rout over Owasso for title Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

In this week's episode, Bill talks to former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback and OKC-KWTV Sports Director Dean Blevins. Topics include OU and OSU in the transfer portal era of college football: Is Oklahoma State a top-15 program, or just barely hanging on? Why can't OU find more "solid guys" on the defensive line? How will the Dallas Cowboys fare in the NFL playoffs? Plus, an update on the Oklahoma City Thunder Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Bill Haisten: OSU’s king of patience, Brandon Weeden, says college football is broken Bill Haisten: Expecting an eventful first month of Mike Gundy’s 33rd OSU offseason Bill Haisten: As Georgia repeats, an opportunity for OU fans to study SEC standards Full NFL playoff picture: Eagles land bye, Dolphins snag wild card Thunder sets OKC scoring record in 150-117 blowout of Celtics Contact us Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

"It wasn't like I had to leave or needed to leave or really want to leave," new Tulsa head football coach Kevin Wilson said on the transition from being Ohio State's offensive coordinator. In this week's episode, Bill and Kelly talk with Coach Kevin Wilson about what made the TU job "worth leaving Ohio State," plus priorities on hiring his coaching staff; the transfer portal and more. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Kevin Wilson to hire Matt Guerrieri as TU's defensive coordinator New TU coach Kevin Wilson preparing for Ohio State playoff game TU and the transfer portal: A look at who the Hurricane lost, gained and held onto TU Sports Extra podcast: Braylin Presley, Braylon Braxton and other early Kevin Wilson successes A look at OU, OSU and TU football transfers announced during the offseason TU running back Deneric Prince declares for NFL draft TU signing day: Breaking down the eight players added Bill Haisten: TU's local movement starts to really roll with two Union commits New coach Kevin Wilson brings reputation of developing players to TU New TU coach Kevin Wilson making academics a priority TU Sports Extra podcast: Kevin Wilson first impressions Unique resume as 'proven winner' brought Kevin Wilson to TU A look at the TU search that ended with Kevin Wilson Sports Writer Kelly Hines' most memorable stories of 2022 Contact us Sports Writer Kelly Hines: Email | Twitter | Facebook | Follow her stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

In this week's episode, TU gets a new coach with a familiar name. Guerin explains why this is a leap of faith for the coach and the school. OSU is getting hit hard by the transfer portal. What does that mean for Mike Gundy moving forward? Plus, Bill reflects on the remarkable Bixby program and the craziness of Wagoner winning Class 4A. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Guerin Emig: TU football future hinges on new coach navigating new-looking conference Guerin Emig: Kevin Wilson scores first win as TU coach with Braylon Braxton's return Guerin Emig: This portal season should prompt Mike Gundy to reconsider some things, ask important first question: What can I/we do? Bill Haisten: For Oklahoma’s best back, Braylin Presley, a perfect OSU fit became imperfect Bill Haisten: The Bixby machine does it again, adding to its stack of milestones Contact us Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

TU makes big moves on Sunday, and the latest is parting ways with football coach Philip Montgomery (in eight years, just like with former men's basketball coach Frank Haith). In this week's episode, Guerin and Bill discuss why the University of Tulsa made the move now and what type of coach the program will need next. The timeline will need to be fast, as early signing begins Dec. 21. Also, looking ahead to the weekend's 6AI state championship game Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related TU parts ways with football coach Philip Montgomery after eight seasons Guerin Emig: Rick Dickson's riskiest TU football hire would also be the sweetest — Brennan Marion Guerin Emig: Philip Montgomery a good man who fell through too many football cracks. Next TU coach can't make that mistake Bill Haisten: Montgomery's departure the end of a tough run Bill Haisten: Without the great Erik McCarty, McAlester returns to the 5A finale Bill Haisten: Almost unbelievable – the Bixby dynasty’s retention of coordinators Bill Haisten: After a 1-4 start, Bill Blankenship and Owasso return to the pinnacle Bill Haisten: Improbable and unforgettable – in a six-OT classic, Owasso stuns Union Bill Haisten: Former Bixby role player Connor Kirby a semifinal MVP vs. Jenks LIV Golf tournament expected in May at Broken Arrow’s Cedar Ridge Guerin-teed it was quite a week: The Sooners ruined their win chances at Tech a lot more than one silly field goal call Guerin Emig: OU just needs to go play a bowl opponent it can beat... But who is that? Guerin Emig: Brent Venables as proud and stubborn as ever, but also as introspective and willing to learn Guerin Emig: Frustration as unavoidable as the weather on a dreary OSU football Saturday Guerin Emig: Mike Gundy's recruiting vision inches college football closer to NFL Contact us Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

In this week's episode, Guerin and Bill discuss the wide-ranging impact of the 2014 Bedlam classic as well as breaking down this weekend's game in Norman. Plus, some interesting matchups in the high school playoffs. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Guerin Emig: What if Mike Gundy had signed with the Sooners instead of the Cowboys as a Midwest City golden boy? Guerin Emig: Bedlam '22 the same character evaluation for OU that Bedlam '09 was. Will this team learn from that one? Guerin Emig: Mike and Cale Gundy's brotherhood endures at a different, more difficult Bedlam Bill Haisten: With a rout of Edmond North, Jenks continues with hot offense Bill Haisten: Out-of-the-box ideas, great execution and a Beggs shocker Contact us Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

Guerin Emig and Bill Haisten talk about Jenks ending Bixby's winning streak last week as the high school football postseason gets underway. Plus, it's November and each of our in-state college football teams are coming off losses. Are (spoiled?) OSU fans fed up with Mike Gundy? Will this season cause him to embrace the transfer portal more in the future? Is OU's Brent Venables a victim of his own hype and success? Would OU be 5-4 if Caleb Williams was still Sooners quarterback? Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related content: Bill Haisten: Jenks' recovery leads to the Oklahoma Victory of the Year Bill Haisten: With guts and a 357-yard run game, Jenks shocks Bixby and ends the streak Bill Haisten: Jenks’ great escape in OT results in another scar for Broken Arrow Bill Haisten: Jenks-Bixby — an ESPN2 platform for Spartans' biggest home game ever Guerin Emig mailbag: What if Bedlam becomes launching pad for Garret Rangel like it did Mason Rudolph? Guerin Emig: One player, one problem, one preposterous prediction and one pick for TU-Memphis Guerin Emig: Seeking signs of OU football progress with the head coach's help Guerin Emig: On Spencer Sanders' future, this week and beyond, and how that affects Garret Rangel Guerin Emig's Big 12 football rankings: Summertime swing and miss on TCU and several other Big 12 teams Guerin-teed it was quite a week: Dave Aranda, Brian Kelly show us bold is beautiful in college football Contact us: Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

In this week's episode, Guerin and Bill talk about OSU's disastrous loss to Kansas State and the warning signs leading up to that loss. What does a good season for OU in Brent Venables' first season look like? What else can be said about Bixby's dynasty as the Spartans clash with Jenks on an ESPN2-televised game. Related Guerin's Big 12 rankings: TCU tops the league Guerin Emig: Jaw set as ever, Brent Venables convicted about his Sooners and his methods of coaching them Guerin Emig: What in the world is Saturday's OU football game doing on ESPN+? More than you'd think, according to Joe Castiglione Guerin Emig: Cowboys in one heck of a spot in K-State aftermath, and Mike Gundy helped put them there Bill Haisten: Jenks-Bixby — an ESPN2 platform for Spartans' biggest home game ever Ticket, TV and series details for Thursday’s Jenks-Bixby showdown Bill Haisten: For Union's Shaker Reisig, an 89% Friday and a masterpiece season Contact us: Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Contact us: Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

Guerin Emig and Bill Haisten talk about the top players on the state's top high school football team with the nation's longest winning streak: the Bixby Spartans (and stay tuned to the very end for a special cameo from a former Bixby QB). Plus, previewing Texas at Oklahoma State: If quarterback Spencer Sanders is injured, the Cowboys will need to rely more on the running game. Will former Bixby standout Braylin Presley get carries? Also, catching up with TU football. Related content: Bill Haisten: After two intense years, the Southern Hills property is healed and back to normal Bill Haisten: In Bixby, a commitment to basics and amazing results Bill Haisten: Relentless brilliance – at 56, Bixby has the nation’s current longest win streak Barry Lewis: `All-America' honor `means a lot' to Bixby's Luke Hasz Guerin Emig: Mentality, familiarity in place for TU to salvage bowl eligibility, but the football must improve Guerin Emig: One player, one problem, one preposterous prediction and one pick for TU-Temple Guerin Emig: OSU quarterback Spencer Sanders and the load he literally shoulders Guerin-teed it was quite a week: Spencer Sanders connects with a little OSU fan, and it's time to remember these are young men in tough positions Guerin Emig: Cowboys can't finish what they started, taste sour overtime loss at TCU Contact us: Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify

Guerin Emig and Bill Haisten talk about the struggling Oklahoma Sooners. No other Big 12 teams seem to fair so poorly with backup quarterbacks this season, including OU's next opponent, Kansas. Is the season salvageable? Is 6 wins for a bowl berth possible? Plus, OSU is at 5-0 and at TCU this weekend. The Cowboys will need to run the ball better the rest of the season. Bill also previews this weekend's top high school football games. Related Guerin Emig mailbag: Reader feedback reflects it's as good to be Mike Gundy right now as it's tough to be Brent Venables Guerin Emig: Suggestion for Brent Venables given OU's dire straits: Enlist a little help from Bob Stoops Guerin Emig: What happens to Mike Gundy and OSU football if the Tampa Bay Bucs change history 10 years ago? Guerin-teed it was quite a week: Meanwhile, down the road from Norman, it's Diet Coke cocktails and good times for Mike Gundy Guerin Emig: Rock bottom reality for Brent Venables, Sooners in historic loss to Texas Bill Haisten: Compassion, sportsmanship and the resumption of McLain’s season Bill Haisten: As OU commit Erik McCarty isn’t 100%, Coweta rocks No. 1 McAlester Bill Haisten: Lindy Waters III’s NBA trip includes a stop at the BOK Center Contact us: Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

The Big 12 Conference is competitive this football season. Guerin Emig and Bill Haisten talk lower expectations for OU-Texas (for both teams), while the Oklahoma State Cowboys are 4-0 and ranked in the top 10 nationally. Related Guerin Emig: Seven suggestions for an OU team in need of inspiration, imagination to beat Texas Guerin Emig: Texas arrives and with it some desperation for Brent Venables and OU With Dillon Gabriel's status still unclear, who could take snaps in Oklahoma's game against Texas? Guerin Emig: Time we gave some love to OSU's offensive line Guerin-teed it was quite a week: Sooners were more ill-prepared than ill-equipped to stay with TCU Guerin Emig: Cowboys' conquest of Baylor shows us who they are and where they might go Bill Haisten: Thunder in Tulsa — Chet Holmgren is here, but not for blocks and buckets Bill Haisten: Midseason prep football results – if you saw this coming, raise your hand Bill Haisten: With the state’s second-longest streak, Collinsville gets another gut-check win Contact us: Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

This week, Guerin Emig and Bill Haisten discuss OU's loss to Kansas State (it wasn't Dillon Gabriel's fault). What does OSU need to do beat Baylor (Spencer Sanders needs to be special). What can we expect if TU has to go with a back-up against Cincinnati? With a week to prepare, TU might be OK. And, finally a little bit on high school football. Related Guerin Emig mailbag: Easy on the Brent Venables slander after one lousy night Guerin Emig: Brent Venables and the example 2012 Clemson can set for 2022 Oklahoma Bill Haisten: For Jamarian Ficklin and Muskogee, a big win; for the Sandites, 16 penalties Bill Haisten: For overmatched football schools, a City Conference would work Contact us: Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Bedlam news is sad, but time to move on. Plus, Bill Haisten is very impressed with OU. What are TU's chances at OIe Miss? Pretty good. And, finally, the OSSAA is trying to clean up language and behavior on the field. Related Guerin Emig: The coaches wont save Bedlam. Here's who can Guerin Emig: Strength of Brent Venables-Bill Snyder relationship outlasts trauma from their 24-year-old breakup Bill Haisten: The OSSAA takes a stronger position against bad behavior Bill Haisten: Without Bixby, there's a wide-open run for the Class 6AII title Contact us: Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

In their weekly podcast, Bill Haisten and Guerin Emig discuss the OSU defense (they're young in spots, but talent is there), this week's Backyard Bowl and how impressive OU was in its opener as well as TU's tough loss at Wyoming. Related Guerin Emig: OU has linemen's stamina to thank for offense's speed, prompting latest hat-tip to Jerry Schmidt Guerin Emig mailbag: Week 1 no time to panic over anything, OSU's defense included Bill Haisten: From Shaker Reisig's dad, insight on the move that rocked a rivalry Bill Haisten: As Redhawks roll, it’s crystal clear —  Union and Bixby are Oklahoma’s best Contact us: Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Guerin Emig and Bill Haisten discuss season openers for OSU, OU and TU as well as what happened in Zero Week of high school football. Related Guerin Emig: More important for Brent Venables to figure out his job than to 'chill out' while on it Guerin Emig: The other side of OSU's 'Fail Mary': 'Three Ram Hurricane' and Central Michigan glory Guerin Emig: Mike Gundy forecasts longer OSU career, girds Cowboys for prosperous future Bill Haisten: First impressions — Bixby, Union, Lincoln and Rejoice are really, really good Owasso's Cole Adams likely out for regular season after injury versus Bixby Bill Haisten: As there is an ‘identity reset’ at Union, Kirk Fridrich scores his 200th win Contact us: Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Guerin Emig and Bill Haisten tackle all things football as high school action begins Thursday with a blockbuster and college the following week. Related Guerin Emig mailbag: On Brent Venables, Cale Gundy and the emptiness of the term "woke" Guerin Emig: Cowboys accept Gunnar Gundy for who he is, not who dad is, allowing backup quarterback critical peace of mind Bill Haisten: The bottom line on Cole Adams’ process — Alabama outhustled OU Bill Haisten: ‘Welcome to the SEC’ — Bixby takes its big reputation and win streak to 6AI Contact us: Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Tulsa World sports columnists Bill Haisten and Guerin Emig preview all levels of football in their latest podcast. Which local players are turning heads in NFL camps? Who is the favorite to win the Big 12? What is going on with the quarterbacks at Jenks and other area high schools this offseason? Related content: NFL Hall of Fame Game: Las Vegas Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11 Guerin Emig: Why defensive-minded Brent Venables is the right coach at the right time for OU's offensive players too Guerin Emig: Cowboys open camp seeking clarity at two key offensive positions Guerin Emig: Joking or not, Mike Gundy spoke what Big 12 allies thought when he warned of OU, Texas subterfuge Guerin Emig: The importance of first-time head coach Brent Venables getting this right, and the indicators he will Bill Haisten: For All-World senior families, glorious Chapter III comes to an end Bill Haisten: For Spencer Sanders, milestones and another OSU quest for at least 10 wins OSU preseason practice primer: A look at key returning players and newcomers to watch Spencer Sanders prepping for fourth year as OSU's starting QB: 'This is all I wished for' Circumstances result in QB Jackson Presley’s move from Jenks back to Los Angeles Another prep QB on the move -- Kordell Gouldsby joins Bixby Bill Haisten: As prep QB changes feel like free agency, a glimpse at how this season might look From July 2022: Already with Power 5 offers, freshman QB Jackson Presley enrolls at Jenks Bill Haisten: Prep football shocker – Jenks QB Shaker Reisig makes the move to Union Bill Haisten: A new QuikTrip treat – the Bixby-Owasso blockbuster on opening night Contact us: Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

In the latest seismic shift in college football, USC and UCLA are joining the Big Ten. It's hard to know what it all means now, but World columnists Bill Haisten and Guerin Emig try to make sense of it as well as discuss what this latest movement means for TU and OSU. Related Guerin Emig mailbag: Is a Big 12 without OU, Texas really the Mountain West? Guerin Emig: What is OSU's move when ripples from USC/UCLA-to-Big Ten reach Big 12? Contact us  Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

With Sports Talk co-host, Guerin Emig on vacation, Bill Haisten sits down with former Tulsa Public School athletic director Gil Cloud to talk about high school transfers, how important it was for him to play by the rules and how TPS impressively navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and enjoyed a football season in 2020. Related Gil Cloud is retiring as TPS athletic director June 30 Bill Haisten: Gil Cloud's final TPS challenge – helping to identify his successor Bill Haisten: Prep football shocker – Jenks QB Shaker Reisig makes the move to Union Bill Haisten: Already with Power 5 offers, freshman QB Jackson Presley enrolls at Jenks Contact us  Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

In this episode, Guerin Emig and Bill Haisten talk this month's major event: the PGA Championship at Tulsa's Southern Hills. Also discussed: Hype and reaction to Tiger Woods appearing at Southern Hills to practice earlier this month What is going on with defending champ Phil Mickelson? From comments about the potential Saudi-backed tour to his reported $40 million gambling losses, Mickelson will hopefully make a public comment soon. The runaway train that is college sports: Will college football and men's basketball break away from the NCAA since they are the revenue generators? Out of fairness to coaches, programs and athletes, would it help to have two separate windows for the transfer portal rather than allowing transfers year-round? How has Russell Westbrook's career fared since he left the Oklahoma City Thunder? An update on the NBA Playoffs: When is the last time an Oklahoma State player had an impact in the NBA like Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has in his career? Related content: Bill Haisten: Bill Warren’s persistence led to Tulsa’s 2001 Open and the ‘Tiger Slam’ hype Memories of majors past: `Unbelievable' moments filled 2001 U.S. Open Bill Haisten: Cary Cozby's up-close study of the ‘absolutely remarkable’ Tiger Woods How Southern Hills came about and what put it on the map Tiger Woods lands in Tulsa, plays Southern Hills as speculation becomes expectation Complete coverage of the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Guerin Emig: Joe Castiglione among dignitaries worried about NIL's misuse, college sports' sustainability as result Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

In this episode, Guerin Emig and Bill Haisten talk about next month's PGA Championship at Tulsa's Southern Hills. Also discussed: Why Phil Mickelson registering for the PGA Championship does not necessarily mean the defending champ will play How Phil Mickelson's Saudi comments earlier this year impact his future in the PGA The possibility of Tiger Woods participating in the PGA Championship OSU Spring Game on Saturday and the team's quarterback depth with Spencer Sanders, Garret Rangel and Gunnar Gundy; "three guys that can really throw it." Keeping an eye on the transfer portal this week as OU's quarterback depth behind starter Dillon Gabriel is "a little disconcerting." TU athletics undergoing branding shifts? "Status quo isn't working" with Captain Cane Related content: PGA Championship's volunteers are 'lifeblood' of world-class event PGA Championship player profile: Phil Mickelson From February 2022: Mickelson apologizes for Saudi comments, deal with KPMG ends Bill Haisten: Nick Sidorakis is a Southern Hills asset and a $143 million hero for Tulsa PGA foundation donates $250,000 to improve Tulsa's public golf courses PGA Championship's volunteers are 'lifeblood' of world-class event Bill Haisten: OSU’s QB talent roster to include interesting Nebraska prospect Zane Flores OSU wraps up spring football with two-hour session OSU notebook: Fans interact with players; freshman RB Ollie Gordon leaves with injury; Mike Gundy pleased with first pitch Brent Venables: Oklahoma's quarterback depth 'definite concern' exiting spring OU football notebook: Venables says defense has "gotta get better everywhere" Tides turning: TU athletics undergoing branding shifts Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

In this week's podcast, Guerin Emig and Bill Haisten talk about former OU football coach Lincoln Riley penning a Players' Tribune on the way he left the Sooners for the USC job after Bedlam last season. Also covered: Baker Mayfield's Heisman Park statue unveiling at OU's spring game on Saturday Anticipation for how QB Dillon Gabriel will perform in Saturday's OU spring game OSU's spring game on Saturday will be more of a practice; what can fans look forward to? 2023 QB Zane Flores commits to OSU. He's from Nebraska but the Huskers didn't offer him? A 50-50 chance that Tiger Woods will play Tulsa's Southern Hills for the PGA Championship next month, but Phil Mickelson likely won't Which players will be the biggest crowd draws at the PGA Championship if Tiger doesn't come? Bill previews a Friday column on an Owasso athlete who has an Alabama offer Guerin previews a column on OSU's spring game Related content: Lincoln Riley says he 'could have handled his departure better' in story on Player's Tribune When did Brent Venables realize that Baker Mayfield was not a 'J.A.G' (just a guy)? Guerin Emig: Brent Venables' quest to take Sooners 'from good to great' includes spring game spectacle Chris Murray digesting Jeff Lebby's new offensive playbook after learning from two of sport's best - Chip Kelly and Lincoln Riley OSU spring finale to have practice format 2023 QB Zane Flores commits to OSU OSU notes: Preston Wilson moves to center; CB Jabbar Muhammad embracing bigger role; Mike Gundy enjoys Alabama experience Bill Haisten: With a stunning 63 in 1982, Raymond Floyd set the Southern Hills standard Bill Haisten: Nick Sidorakis is a Southern Hills asset and a $143 million hero for Tulsa Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

In this week's podcast, Guerin Emig and Bill Haisten ask: Will Tiger Woods return to Tulsa's Southern Hills for the PGA Championship next month? Will Phil Mickelson? Optimism abounds at OU and OSU as spring football practice continues, and things are also looking up with TU athletics in both football and men's basketball. Who will succeed Bob Bowlsby as the next Big 12 Conference commissioner? Also, how will Oklahoma State basketball fans feel about Kansas winning the national title when the NCAA punished the Cowboys with a postseason ban, but did not do the same to the Jayhawks? Related content: If Tiger Woods holds up physically at the Masters, does he play in Tulsa? Memories of majors past: Arnold Palmer, 'Slammin' Sam Snead were must-see for '70 PGA gallery Bill Haisten: During the 1970 PGA, a Sapulpa caddie became a Southern Hills footnote PGA Championship an economic boon for city of Tulsa Powers, Ray and Davis leading experienced TU secondary Photos: Tulsa football holds scrimmage Saturday Bill Haisten: Rick Dickson driven to capitalize on TU’s fresh energy, momentum ‘His energy is crazy’: Sooner defenders are relishing Venables’ hands-on presence OSU notebook: Minor flu outbreak cancels practice; OL Cole Birmngham on the move; DE Trace Ford cleared after injury Jayhawks' Bill Self masterminds epic championship comeback Guerin Emig: How did Mike Boynton consume March Madness during OSU's postseason ban? With joy, lament and, ultimately, resolve Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby to step away from role later this year Bill Haisten: ‘There will never again be anyone’ like Larry Egge, a Tulsa legend Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Guerin Emig and Bill Haisten discuss the good place Mike Gundy is in at OSU, the hiring of Brent Venables at OU, the great first impression of TU's new coach and the future of Baker Mayfield in the NFL. Related content: OSU gives Mike Gundy a raise to $7.5 million, making him highest-paid Big 12 coach OSU's Boone Pickens Stadium to undergo $40 million renovation Guerin Emig: Mike Gundy unwavering amid transfer phenomenon: "We’re not gonna get in the big portal business" OU Sports Extra podcast: No wasted movement in Sooners spring practices OU football notebook: Stutsman stepping into new role as a leader at linebacker Guerin-teed it was quite a week: A tattoo, a mother, OSU's new starting cornerback and the Cowboys' 2022 challenge As TU basketball roster is reshaped, coach Eric Konkol secures top returning scorer TU Sports Extra podcast: Meet new TU basketball coach Eric Konkol Sacked: Baker Mayfield waits as Cleveland Browns look to trade unwanted QB Guerin-teed it was quite a week: Can Baker Mayfield play his tried-and-true 'I'll show you' card at next stop? Or does that even fly in remorseless NFL? Sports Columnist Guerin Emig: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Sports Columnist Bill Haisten: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories

Who could be TU's next coach? A discussion by Guerin Emig and Bill Haistenof some names that could pop up. Plus, the Lloyd Noble Center is a bad place for the high school state tournament, but the games were great, capping a memorable season.

Plus, thoughts and prayers to Nikita Konstantynovskyi. A look at ORU's tournament prospects. Might we see OU's Isaiah Thomas and OSU's Malcolm Rodriguez in an NFL uniform? Did we miss something on TU's Tyler Smith? And a little about the high school basketball playoffs.