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What’s up, everyone?
The kickoff times for three Oklahoma Sooners football games were announced on Thursday, and it’s now known that each of OU’s first three contests will be played at night.
Kickoff times announced for three more games.
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) May 30, 2019
Including Houston (Sept. 1 at 6:30 pm), OU's first three contests of 2019 now all slated for prime time!
https://t.co/T60iEEtdfB pic.twitter.com/mYGMQ3dz4Z
In Week 2, OU will play host to South Dakota at 6 p.m. CT in what will most assuredly be the PPV game. The following week, the Sooners will travel to UCLA for a 7 p.m. CT start on FOX, and the Red River Shootout/Showdown/Rivalry/whatever with Texas will once again begin at 11 a.m. CT (also on FOX).
In the past, Lincoln Riley has been outspoken about his distaste for early kickoffs, and many fans would agree with him. So far, Oklahoma’s first three games of the 2019 season are in the coveted prime-time slots. For a program like OU and its fans, that’s a welcomed sight. Also, 5 p.m. PT is a PERFECT start time for the UCLA game, as this one will be played during the magic hours for the Rose Bowl.
As far as the 11 a.m. OU-Texas kickoff is concerned, well... that’s just life for an OU fan. We all know how to work with that one.
Now onto today’s Hot Links! A record number of softball players earn All-American honors, Colin Cowherd’s infatuation for Baker Mayfield intensifies, Boogie is back and more!
OU Links
- Oh look, it’s a picture of Oklahoma football’s leadership having a nice night out together. That family atmosphere that players and recruits talk about starts at the top, and this my friends, is the top.
Family!!! #OUDNA pic.twitter.com/FZ9ZLaT6mh
— Cale Gundy (@OU_CoachGundy) May 30, 2019
- Speaking of Sooner leadership, looks like it’s #GainsSZN for Lincoln Riley, or at least, that’s what I would go for if I was working out with Bennie Wylie. I now expect to see a fully hulked out machine donning a visor on the sidelines this fall. Also, this Topgolf Tournament needs to be televised.
Getting that AM work with @BwylieSTRONG before epic staff Topgolf tourney
— Lincoln Riley (@LincolnRiley) May 30, 2019
Updates coming- pic.twitter.com/1M6IaCadUh
- Six Sooner softball players were named NFCA D-I All Americans on Wednesday, including First-Teamers Giselle Juarez, Caleigh Clifton and Sydney Romero. Congratulations, ladies!
#Sooners set a program record with a nation-leading 6️⃣ NFCA All-Americans!
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) May 29, 2019
➡️ https://t.co/ztKJr4V5Vo#ChampionshipMindset pic.twitter.com/zM91wsqNty
- We all saw that horrific start to the Orange Bowl between Oklahoma and Alabama last season. Well now someone went and made a 3-D replica of the moment safety Robert Barnes was trucked by Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs. I want a rematch.
@iAM_JoshJacobs I just finished this of Josh Jacob's trucking the Oklahoma defender in the orange bowl pic.twitter.com/7axFk61a4y
— Lee Robinson (@Leeborolltide) May 29, 2019
- Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray answered questions from the media now that OTAs are wrapped. Just seeing him in a press conference makes me excited for football season.
#LIVE: Kyler Murray addresses the media following OTAs. https://t.co/JC5LaWWHE7
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) May 29, 2019
- Speaking of Murray, many of his teammates have been impressed with the rookie’s ability, especially his arm. RB David Johnson drew a comparison to a former Kliff Kingsbury QB — Pat Mahomes. Big, if true.
- Baker Mayfield is in Colin Cowherd’s head again (he actually never left), and now the infamous shock jock is at it again with his anti-Mayfield takes.
.@ColinCowherd responds to @bakermayfield's latest comments about him pic.twitter.com/DhJsNvpHCN
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) May 29, 2019
This has been an ongoing back-and-forth ordeal for a year and a half now, and if you know anything about Mayfield, you know he had to clap back at some point. Here’s his response. I’ll admit, I laughed at the t-shirt bit.
Never been worried about you. You’re laughable! I’ve always done it differently. I won’t change for anybody and I sure won’t change for a big tough guy behind a mic. You really are in your feelings and it’s hilarious. Thanks for the idea for the t-shirts though. You wear a small?
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) May 29, 2019
- In case you missed it, check out my preview of the Women’s College World Series, including a look inside the history between Patty Gasso and Alabama’s Patrick Murphy.
Around the Sports World
- After going down early in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, Demarcus Cousins is back in the Golden State Warriors’ lineup. Sorry, Toronto.
Steve Kerr announced Boogie will be active for Game 1 of the #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/cvj3KAQBgE
— ESPN (@espn) May 30, 2019
- Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. hit a foul ball against Houston, and the line drive went into the stands and struck a young girl. Immediately, Almora was overcome with emotion when he saw where the foul ball went. Fortunately, the girl was taken to the hospital and from the latest reports is in positive spirits.
The reaction of not just Albert Almora Jr., but all the players, after a kid is struck by a line drive.
— Chris Dixon (@cdixon25) May 30, 2019
Hope the young fan will be alright. Prayers to them. pic.twitter.com/CaFelDguCR
- Bronny James and Zaire Wade, sons of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, respectively, are teaming up at Sierra Canyon High School in Los Angeles. The pro papas say the move was motivated by basketball. I mean, obviously.
- Dave Doeren has made NC State a respectable program in the ACC over the years, but one too many years of transition could spell a decline for the Wolfpack. That is, unless Doeren’s plan comes to fruition. Bill Connelly previews North Carolina State.
- Anthony Davis has stood firm in his desire to leave New Orleans, and even with the chance to play alongside Zion Williamson, AD wants to put a bow on his Pelicans chapter.
While New Orleans Pelicans executive Vice President David Griffin and All-Star Anthony Davis‘ agent Rich Paul will continue discussions, it’s highly unlikely Davis‘ stance changes on trade, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 29, 2019
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