Jenni Carlson
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Sports columnist, occasional news enterprise writer, The Oklahoman.
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Email: jcarlson@oklahoman.com
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Got busy and forgot to post this sooner, but I had the honor of attending the memorial for legendary HS coach Clyde Ellis yesterday. What a legacy he left — and not just in the state titles he won.
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Oklahoma high school sports coaching legend Clyde Ellis remembered for changing lives
On a day hundreds gathered to celebrate the life of legendary John Marshall High School coach Clyde Ellis, it wasn't the 20 state titles that stood out.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Got busy and forgot to post this sooner, but I had the honor of attending the memorial for legendary HS coach Clyde Ellis yesterday. What a legacy he left — and not just in the state titles he won.
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Softball in November? Heck, we do softball all year. Check out our high school All-State team and my look at the Spark's first official step in the AUSL, Monday night's draft.
November 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Softball in November? Heck, we do softball all year. Check out our high school All-State team and my look at the Spark's first official step in the AUSL, Monday night's draft.
Eric Morris checks a lot of boxes as Oklahoma State's next head football coach. But there's one box that I believe was not only critical for the Cowboys but also may be a must for every Power Four hire this cycle.
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New Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris checks most important box | Carlson
When OSU announced that Eric Morris was the man to replace Mike Gundy, there may well have been one non-negotiable that the Cowboys had to have.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Eric Morris checks a lot of boxes as Oklahoma State's next head football coach. But there's one box that I believe was not only critical for the Cowboys but also may be a must for every Power Four hire this cycle.
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In today’s edition of Mussatto’s Minutes:
- Ben Arbuckle’s pens
- Sooner turned Tiger Nic Anderson
- Steve Lutz sticking to promise
- Early NBA MVP ballot
- OKC boxer vying for world title chance
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- Ben Arbuckle’s pens
- Sooner turned Tiger Nic Anderson
- Steve Lutz sticking to promise
- Early NBA MVP ballot
- OKC boxer vying for world title chance
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Why OU football OC Ben Arbuckle is particular about his pen necklace | Mussatto's Minutes
OU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle has a signature look. Every game, he clips two pens — one red, one blue — to his necklace.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
In today’s edition of Mussatto’s Minutes:
- Ben Arbuckle’s pens
- Sooner turned Tiger Nic Anderson
- Steve Lutz sticking to promise
- Early NBA MVP ballot
- OKC boxer vying for world title chance
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...
- Ben Arbuckle’s pens
- Sooner turned Tiger Nic Anderson
- Steve Lutz sticking to promise
- Early NBA MVP ballot
- OKC boxer vying for world title chance
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...
From feeling like the OU defense missed a big play ... to getting a big play. After the Powers' targeting negates a third-down stop, Johnson comes up with an INT.
Feels like last week when the muffed fumble recovery came right before the pick six.
Feels like last week when the muffed fumble recovery came right before the pick six.
November 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
From feeling like the OU defense missed a big play ... to getting a big play. After the Powers' targeting negates a third-down stop, Johnson comes up with an INT.
Feels like last week when the muffed fumble recovery came right before the pick six.
Feels like last week when the muffed fumble recovery came right before the pick six.
OU defense looked to go more prevent when Missouri got the ball with a little over 2 minutes left to half. Tigers have marched down to the Sooners' 3.
Getting a stop here would be big for OU.
Forcing a FG? Might get a stop the way OU is blocking FGs.
Getting a stop here would be big for OU.
Forcing a FG? Might get a stop the way OU is blocking FGs.
November 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
OU defense looked to go more prevent when Missouri got the ball with a little over 2 minutes left to half. Tigers have marched down to the Sooners' 3.
Getting a stop here would be big for OU.
Forcing a FG? Might get a stop the way OU is blocking FGs.
Getting a stop here would be big for OU.
Forcing a FG? Might get a stop the way OU is blocking FGs.
And now the OU offense is starting from its own 3.
Oh boy.
Oh boy.
November 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
And now the OU offense is starting from its own 3.
Oh boy.
Oh boy.
End of the first quarter, OU defense is holding up fantastically; Missouri has only 78 yards.
But the OU offense has -7 yards.
But the OU offense has -7 yards.
November 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
End of the first quarter, OU defense is holding up fantastically; Missouri has only 78 yards.
But the OU offense has -7 yards.
But the OU offense has -7 yards.
OU's offense did NOT get something going. Went backwards in fact.
Yeesh.
OU defense is gonna have to score. Or set up a score with a turnover.
Yeesh.
OU defense is gonna have to score. Or set up a score with a turnover.
November 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
OU's offense did NOT get something going. Went backwards in fact.
Yeesh.
OU defense is gonna have to score. Or set up a score with a turnover.
Yeesh.
OU defense is gonna have to score. Or set up a score with a turnover.
Strong answer by the OU defense there. After giving up a big 20-yard run, the Sooners get three consecutive tackles for loss to force a Missouri punt.
Now, the offense needs to get something going.
Now, the offense needs to get something going.
November 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Strong answer by the OU defense there. After giving up a big 20-yard run, the Sooners get three consecutive tackles for loss to force a Missouri punt.
Now, the offense needs to get something going.
Now, the offense needs to get something going.
Crazy in that going on high alert in the first quarter seems a little wild. But you can already see how Missouri could tilt time of possession dramatically in its favor.
I know this will sound crazy, but the OU defense needs a quick stop here. And if the Sooners force a turnover? All the better for OU.
Missouri is gonna shorten this game, and OU needs to be on high alert right now.
Missouri is gonna shorten this game, and OU needs to be on high alert right now.
November 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Crazy in that going on high alert in the first quarter seems a little wild. But you can already see how Missouri could tilt time of possession dramatically in its favor.
I know this will sound crazy, but the OU defense needs a quick stop here. And if the Sooners force a turnover? All the better for OU.
Missouri is gonna shorten this game, and OU needs to be on high alert right now.
Missouri is gonna shorten this game, and OU needs to be on high alert right now.
November 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I know this will sound crazy, but the OU defense needs a quick stop here. And if the Sooners force a turnover? All the better for OU.
Missouri is gonna shorten this game, and OU needs to be on high alert right now.
Missouri is gonna shorten this game, and OU needs to be on high alert right now.
OU holds OU to a field goal that Peyton Bowen got a hand on. Found a way through anway.
But here's the trick with Missouri: That drive took 8:23. Possessions will be at a minimum today. OU offense has to take every possession seriously.
But here's the trick with Missouri: That drive took 8:23. Possessions will be at a minimum today. OU offense has to take every possession seriously.
November 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
OU holds OU to a field goal that Peyton Bowen got a hand on. Found a way through anway.
But here's the trick with Missouri: That drive took 8:23. Possessions will be at a minimum today. OU offense has to take every possession seriously.
But here's the trick with Missouri: That drive took 8:23. Possessions will be at a minimum today. OU offense has to take every possession seriously.
Missouri already has 42 rushing yards this drive.
OU only allows an average of 82.2 a game.
OU only allows an average of 82.2 a game.
November 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Missouri already has 42 rushing yards this drive.
OU only allows an average of 82.2 a game.
OU only allows an average of 82.2 a game.
So far, it's death by a million papercuts for the OU defense. Missouri offense has no play longer than 8 yards and most are 3 or 4 yards. But the Tigers just keep moving the sticks.
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
So far, it's death by a million papercuts for the OU defense. Missouri offense has no play longer than 8 yards and most are 3 or 4 yards. But the Tigers just keep moving the sticks.
Narrator: She was sorely disappointed.
OU-Missouri on deck here in Norman.
In related news: If there's no flyover today, I will be SORELY disappointed. Military Appreciation Day. Good conditions. C'mon, flyover!
In related news: If there's no flyover today, I will be SORELY disappointed. Military Appreciation Day. Good conditions. C'mon, flyover!
November 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Narrator: She was sorely disappointed.
OU-Missouri on deck here in Norman.
In related news: If there's no flyover today, I will be SORELY disappointed. Military Appreciation Day. Good conditions. C'mon, flyover!
In related news: If there's no flyover today, I will be SORELY disappointed. Military Appreciation Day. Good conditions. C'mon, flyover!
November 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
OU-Missouri on deck here in Norman.
In related news: If there's no flyover today, I will be SORELY disappointed. Military Appreciation Day. Good conditions. C'mon, flyover!
In related news: If there's no flyover today, I will be SORELY disappointed. Military Appreciation Day. Good conditions. C'mon, flyover!
The OKC Spark now knows who will be available in the Dec 1 expansion draft — including one very familiar face to folks in Oklahoma.
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OU softball standout Sam Landry could return to Oklahoma, play for Spark
The Volts left former OU pitcher Sam Landry unprotected heading into next week's AUSL expansion draft. What it could mean for the Oklahoma City Spark.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The OKC Spark now knows who will be available in the Dec 1 expansion draft — including one very familiar face to folks in Oklahoma.
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Honored to get to share the story of Emmanuel Rivera and The Come Up Foundation. Awesome to see what's being done in the lives of kids in Oklahoma City.
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How a retired MMA fighter is giving back to OKC youth through training
Emmanuel Rivera went looking for what was next after his MMA career ended. What he found is changing the lives of kids in Oklahoma City.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Honored to get to share the story of Emmanuel Rivera and The Come Up Foundation. Awesome to see what's being done in the lives of kids in Oklahoma City.
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If you need a softball fix — and who doesn't?!?! — the US Women's National Team's Food Drive Scrimmage is TONIGHT at Devon Park. Gates at 5 p.m., starts at 6 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item.
And here's some softball reading to tide you over:
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And here's some softball reading to tide you over:
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Who's No. 1 in early 2026 college softball rankings? Breaking down our post-fall top 25
Opening day to the college softball season is still a few months away, but it's never too soon to begin looking ahead. The Oklahoman's top 25 is here.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
If you need a softball fix — and who doesn't?!?! — the US Women's National Team's Food Drive Scrimmage is TONIGHT at Devon Park. Gates at 5 p.m., starts at 6 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item.
And here's some softball reading to tide you over:
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And here's some softball reading to tide you over:
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November 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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November 17, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Narrator: The offense would not.
OU defense rallies there. Forces a three-and-out.
Will the offense do anything with it?
Will the offense do anything with it?
November 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Narrator: The offense would not.
OU defense rallies there. Forces a three-and-out.
Will the offense do anything with it?
Will the offense do anything with it?
November 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
OU defense rallies there. Forces a three-and-out.
Will the offense do anything with it?
Will the offense do anything with it?
OU offense needs points this drive. Otherwise, the momentum could get away from the Sooners quickly.
November 15, 2025 at 10:55 PM
OU offense needs points this drive. Otherwise, the momentum could get away from the Sooners quickly.