Covering OSU for @pistolsguys Previously covered: Jax St, Auburn, Alabama & Florida State 🏈 | Obsessed with movies & boardgames especially @BloodClocktower
Stillwater, OK
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The students on the strip are glad to have Saban. #CampusRush
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Three weeks ago, I was laid off from the Tulsa World.
Nothing to do with performance. Just a frustrating reality of the industry sometimes.
Although the news was shocking, I have nothing bad to say about the 386 days I spent covering Oklahoma State for the Tulsa World. I loved (almost) every single minute.
Luckily, I finished a story I found incredibly meaningful just days before my time with the World ended in which coach Jacie Hoyt and her players spent real time with me discussing how their faith, preseason baptisms and a Bible study impacted the team this season.
I really, really appreciate that time and their willingness to share their faith so publicly. I know it encouraged me, and based on the feedback I got, I had the same impact on others.
Although this professional setback stung, I remain confident the Lord will use this to put our family in an even better spot down the road.
I'm also extremely grateful to say that I'm not done with Stillwater or Oklahoma State just yet...
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Alabama students have been on the road to 16 for a while (relatively) and now they take to the Strip. #CampusRush
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Obviously, a huge loss for Jax State.
I thought Jax State's defense was soooooo much better than whatever the numbers say.
When there's more time, I will try to put what Zac Alley (and his players) accomplished in better context than I could here.
BREAKING: The Anniston Star can confirm a report that Jacksonville State defensive coordinator Zac Alley is expected to leave the Gamecocks for the same position at Oklahoma. annistonstar.com/free/jsu-fo…
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Former Bay High/current FSU DE Janarius Robinson's hosted a camp for kids over the weekend
--> What Robinson hoped to accomplish
--> What two NFL players got out of the camp
--> Robinson spoke about finding motivation after last year's disappointing end
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Ruby sounds exactly like so many other former transfers who came to Stillwater.
Should be a fun 2026.
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🚨 I'm thrilled to announce that I'm taking over the Oklahoma State beat for the @tulsaworld! 🚨
Describing what this means would take waaaaay too many tweets.
For now, I'll just thank @jasoncollington & his team for trusting me w/ such a massive opportunity. I can't wait!
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Want to take a minute to thank @Ollie_Gordon2, @Dezhaunthegreat, @trey_ruck and @Mightyy_K2 for talking to us and answering questions after a loss yesterday.
I'm pretty confident it wasn't fun for them, but they were all respectful and thoughtful.
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I'm thrilled to announce that I've joined @pistolsguys. For the last year, I've admired what @MarshallScottOK and crew have done covering OSU.
In fact, whenever I missed a game, I checked PFB to catch up on what happened.
Marshall kindly introduces me below, mentioning my favorite assignments ever, my hobbies and a brief shout-out to Braums (which I can admit got me through the shock of getting laid off).
All I will add about myself is that I really enjoy shining a spotlight on the athletes who play in the games and the ones who coach them. Sharing their stories is easily the best part of the job.
Well that and getting paid to break down some obscure (but important stat).
Everybody welcome @tylerwaldrep to the PFB team!
Tyler most recently covered #okstate for the Tulsa World but is now set to help us with our coverage.
More on Tyler ⤵️. buff.ly/r4yd9we
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Turns out Rich Rod isn't afraid to call a football game the same way most of us call plays in Madden.
Pick a play and run it until they make you switch.
“It wasn't a secret what we were doing."
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Tua Tagovailoa and DeVonta Smith will receive degrees this week along with Bo Scarbrough, Shyheim Carter, Giles Amos and Chris Owens.
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Keenan continues tradition established by Daron Payne, other former DTs
“I definitely see Tim being that first-round draft pick one day"
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Saban said seeing Lawrence Erekosima's mother join the family on the field before the game almost made him cry.
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Love this!
What a cool way to commit to @OSUWBB.
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Hard to believe Lexi had all but lost her love of the sport before hitting the portal and coming to Stillwater.
Such a great success story for her and the program.
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2022 WR Denylon Morrissette (@DenylonM) calls Alabama his 'dream school'
🔥😮
-> He caught 12 passes for 215 yards and 3 TDs last week! 😮
-> Has been offered by seven other schools since Thursday. 🔥
-> Parents are fans of Alabama. 🐘
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Cowgirls walk out to applause from fans for selection show watch party.
Jacie Hoyt’s voice breaks when she recognizes her staff because this team wasn't playing at this time last year.
"We got the best kids I've ever been a part of."
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What a HUGE play by Moody WR Aidan Robinson to tie the game up on fourth down as time runs out in the first half.
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Florida State faces Louisiana Monroe in approximately 40 minutes.
Follow along for updates.
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Really impressed with this answer from Auburn PG Wendell Green Jr. on how he's grown as a leader this offseason.
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Alabama basketball lands commitment from Yale grad transfer Jordan Bruner
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Dabo said Alabama will be right back next year and hopes for a rubber match: "But Nick's going to buy my dinner this year."
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Final: Alabama defeats unbeaten No. 19 South Carolina 73-50. Riley Norris led the team with a career-high 27 points.
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Tomorrow I will begin covering high school sports and Florida State football for the Panama City News Herald.
Excited for my first full-time journalism gig and immensely thankful for the internship and freelance opportunities that allowed me to get here.
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Alabama target @GaQMcK1 hauls in the 40-yard TD in the end zone to put Pinson up 13-7 with about 9 minutes left in the first half.
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Just to catch everyone up, I started a new job over the weekend. I will now be covering Alabama athletics and recruiting as a staff writer for @bamainsider.
I'm excited to rejoin such a great staff. I guess Tuscaloosa wasn't quite done with me yet.
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I know yall have heard by now but these guys are moving on to the 3rd round for 2nd time ever in school history.
🥳
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Alabama basketball is up to 35 in the NET.
Upcoming schedule:
-Texas A&M (132) Quad 3
-at Ole Miss (81) Quad 2
-at Miss St. (52) Quad 1
-S. Carolina (64) Quad 2
-Vanderbilt (148) Quad 3
-at Mizzou (87) Quad 2
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Moody QB Cole McCarty deserves to be a household name.
@colemccartyy leads the state in passing and is on pace to write his name in the record books in multiple categories.
And can we get this guy some stars next to his name already?
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Saban: I'm proud of our players to have an undefeated [regular] season especially in our league.
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2022 four-star RB Gi'Bran Payne (@upnexxt03) on Alabama offer
With notes on:
- The former Alabama running back Payne looks up to
- Payne's thoughts on Alabama and Nick Saban
- His performance in the state championship game
alabama.rivals.com/news/2022…
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Final: Alabama defeats No. 19 South Carolina 90-86 in 4 OT. The win ended a 20-game losing streak to ranked opponents on the road.
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Looks like a huge get for @CoachJacie and @OSUWBB.
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Saban: I tell the players this, but you don't always get what you want, but you get what you deserve.
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So @JaylanBeckley's bio is longer than most.
Got the chance to sit down with him earlier this week and none of this surprises me.
If he's even half as good on the football field as he is off it Oklahoma State fans are going to love this guy!
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Alabama basketball just picked up a commitment from 2020 four-star Darius Miles (@BigFreakk2 )
alabama.rivals.com/news/alab…
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2022 OT @CollinSadler1 kept his cool when Nick Saban extended the #Alabama offer earlier this week.
His dad... Not so much. 😂😂😂
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Oklahoma State coach Kenny Gajewski said "it felt like a dogfight right from the start. ... just a shame that we had to waste a pitching gem from Lexi (Kilfoyl) as well."
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Final: Alabama 74 No. 17 Notre Dame 73. Obasohan made the game winner in the final 10 seconds of play.
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End of the 1st:
Alabama 7, Clemson 0
Total Yards:
Bo Scarbough- 38 (7 touches)
Rest of UA- 43
Clemson- 46
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Caught up with four-star CB Sage Ryan (@sageryan15).
We talked about:
- What he learned watching Xavier McKinney's film
- Alabama's plans to use him similarly to Minkah
- What he likes about the Crimson Tide
- And no, he hasn't already decided on LSU
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2022 DE Caden Curry (@CadenCurry14) discusses Alabama offer, what makes Freddie Roach stand out
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Great quote from @rubymeylan on Oklahoma State's confidence.
"I think just watching the show, seeing the top 16 seeds, I looked at Audrey and I go, 'dang, we kind of beat a lot of them.' ... I don't know how Arkansas is feeling right now, but I bet you they're not very happy."
We now know who Oklahoma State has to beat to advance to the super regional round for the sixth consecutive time.
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Dissecting the Star role & Malachi Moore's (@malachi_moore13) future there
"He's too valuable to be used as just a pass defender."
-> Similarities to former Alabama DBs Arenas & Barron
-> Star role nothing new for Moore
-> What makes a good Star anyway?
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Alabama is No. 1 in the final College Football Playoff rankings and will face the No. 4 seed in the Peach Bowl (Atlanta).
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"SEC" chants break out when SEC commissioner @GregSankey gets to the podium.
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Former Alabama longsnapper
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Alabama defeats No. 20 Wichita State 64-60. That was the Crimson Tide's first win against a ranked opponent since 2011 (21 straight losses).
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Robinson served on coaching staffs at Huntingdown, Jacksonville State and Birmingham Southern in the last eight years.
“The last time I remember having a losing record was when I was on the yellow team in soccer when I was about four or five."
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Rich Rod just ended Jax State's last "normal" practice. Tomorrow will be a walk through before the game on Saturday.
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Alabama linebacker Christian Miller will represent Alabama on the first SEC Football-Athlete Leadership Council.
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Alabama announces annual A-Day game will take place on April 22. More details will be released at a later date.
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Blountstown didn't win the championship tonight, but they did get RB Treven Smith in the record books.
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Nick Saban and Ozzie Newsome are on the board for the newly formed National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches.
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I caught up with Alabama signee @Edwards27_
In the story Edwards discusses:
-How Nick Saban made his decision to pick UA such an easy one
-The upcoming competition for playing time at RB
-His favorite play in high school
Plus: video footage of Edwards
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Welcome surprise: Military mom returns to surprise son on senior day
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Just watched Tim Keenan III tear through the Wenonah line as if he faced no resistance on his way to a huge sack.
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Saban on ESPN said he learned from last year's experience in the playoff. He thinks the team can prepare better this time around.
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#Alabama target and the No. 6 overall 2021 prospect Maason Smith @maassoonn_ is today's D-Line MVP here in New Orleans.
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Jalen Hurts just did what he does best and ran it in himself to give Alabama a 31-28 lead with 2:07 left in the game.
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Collin Sexton (the No. 7 overall player according to 247Sports) picked Alabama. That's big for the program.
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One of the best LBs I saw this year picks the Gamecocks.
Blessed to say I’ve committed to @JaxStateFB thank you to all who helped me In this process. @MoodyFBall @jakeganus @andrewcromer @CoachCampbell45 @CoachLOlson @TArlesic12
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Derrick Henry and Reggie Ragland are here watching the game. Bill Battle is also in attendance tonight.
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2022 OT @CollinSadler1 talks first conversation with Saban, Alabama offer and new normal
"I felt like I was in the presence of somebody that has done great things"
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✌️ out NOLA and congrats to Jax State. I've literally never covered a nicer group.
I hear the players convinced Rich Rod to stay an extra night and 🥳.
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If you read one thing today before the game make it this one from @Tony_Tsoukalas
Alabama's opener has special meaning for OL Emil Ekiyor Jr.
“Why didn’t she tell me? I would have wanted to be there with her.”
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.@MasonMy3 is eager for his future, but he is going to miss his friends & the community.
“They've been there with me since 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade ... & it's just, it's Moody. It's definitely a special place in my heart."
@MoodyFBall @ChadSlade62
@jakeganus
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The Alabama football team will wear No. 28 stickers on the back of its helmets in remembrance of Altee Tenpenny.
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Recent commitments from @blaine5burke & @dc_cjackson2 could result in history for @MoodyFBall.
"To show people that it is not impossible … I just want to set an example for the younger kids that they can do it as well. So it is very special.”
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Cyrus Jones on Auburn's receivers: I don't think their anything special honestly. We still got to prepare for them though.
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Avery Johnson on Herb Jones ceiling:
"When he gets going downfield he's tough to cover and when he raises up around the basket it looks like he's 7'4"...
"He's getting a many point guard reps because the trust (we have in him) in higher."
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2022 OT Josh Conerly (@j_conerly206) on Alabama offer, delayed season and recent recruiting changes
“It was life-changing to me. It’s like that offer doesn’t just come out of nowhere."
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