DALLAS —
The Oklahoma State football team closed its 2012 season the same way it opened it — in blowout fashion.
The Cowboys throttled Big 10 opponent Purdue 58-14 in the Heart of Dallas Bowl at the Cotton Bowl to cap an up-and-down season on a high note.
“I think the overall speed of our football team was considerably different, and that’s what made the difference in the football game,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said. “We were able to make some good players, force some turnovers and take advantage of them.
The Oklahoma State defense manhandled the Boilermakers, shutting out Purdue for nearly three quarters — at which point OSU was already up by 45 just before the fourth quarter.
The Cowboy defense, which was averaging just one takeaway per game during the regular season, came up with five force turnovers — including one returned for a touchdown.
“Our defense was really good. I thought our defense played very opportunistic, meaning there were some times where our players made plays at key points in the game, and we were able to force those turnovers and get off the field,” Gundy said. “I was really happy with those guys.”
OSU’s defense got its first defensive touchdown of the season when Justin Gilbert stripped O.J. Ross and the ball bounced into the arms of Daytawion Lowe, who ran it 37 yards into the end zone. It was the first fumble for a touchdown in the three-year history of the bowl and just the third fumble for a touchdown in 76 games held at the Cotton Bowl.
“I was running over there to try to help (Gilbert) before he got the first down. He made a good play, stripped it down and popped it right into my hands,” Lowe said. “It really was a credit to Justin on that. I just ran it in.”
It was retribution for a defense that struggled down the stretch in back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Baylor.
But while the defense played improved, the Cowboy offense contintued to roll.
Oklahoma State’s offense took advantage of the turnovers to set a record for most points scored in a bowl game played at the Cotton Bowl — of 76 games played at the historic venue - surpassing USC’s 55-point outburst against Texas Tech in 1995. It was also the second-most points by OSU in a bowl game, trailing only the 62 points scored in the 1988 Holiday Bowl.
Junior quarterback Clint Chelf finished with three touchdowns in just three quarters of play to earn Most Valuable Player honors. He gave way for J.W. Walsh, who also tossed a pair of touchdowns, before true freshman Wes Lunt came in for the final two drives of the game.
“It worked out really well. Clint obviously took control of the game, J.W. came in and played and was able to run our base offense,” Gundy said. “... That gave us a chance to get Wes in the game, let him execute our offense. ... So it was good for all three guys to get some work.”
The Cowboys got a balanced attack with the running back trio of Joseph Randle, Desmond Roland and Jeremy Smith tallying 157 yards with OSU finishing with 213 yards rushing.
Josh Stewart also ran for 21 yards to go along with a 64-yard punt return, a 15-yard pass attempt and 56 yards receiving.
“I’m the type of player that when my name is called, my team needs me to make a play, I just try to do my best to do that,” Stewart said.
The Cowboys finish the season with an 8-5 record and improve to 15-8 all time in bowl games. Gundy improved his bowl record to 5-2 as head coach of his alma mater.
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CHASE RHEAM | CNHI NEWS SERVICE Oklahoma State wide receiver Charlie Moore catches a pass giving the Cowboys their first touchdown of the game against Purdue in the Heart of Dallas Bowl Tuesday. The Cowboys would go on to win 58-14.
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Edmond's Valuck ties for third after opening round of Mid Amateur
Oklahoma Golf Association
Mid Amateur Championship
Stillwater Country Club
June 17-18, 2013
Round 1 Results
Don Clark, Shawnee, Okla. - 34-35--69
Austin Hannah, Jenks, Okla. - 33-38--71
Kacey Threet, Grove, Oklahoma - 34-38--72
Jeff Tyrrell, Duncan, Okla. - 34-38--72
Jon Valuck, Edmond, Okla. - 34-38--72
Tyler Hall, Moore, Okla. - 34-39--73
Tom Zeiders, Tulsa, Okla. - 35-38--73
Brad Christianson, Jenks, Okla. - 36-37--73
Justin Jang, Norman, Okla. - 40-34--74
Phillip Bryan, Mustang, Okla. - 35-39--74
Jim Davis, Stillwater, Okla. - 34-40--74
Shawn Barker, Bartlesville, Okla. - 34-41--75
Brent Taylor, Bartlesville, Okla. - 38-38--76
Jeff Coffman, Oklahoma City, Okla. - 37-39--76
Blake Gibson, Yukon, Okla. - 33-43--76
Brent Gregg, Okc, Okla. - 37-39--76
Don Howard, Ponca, Oklahoma - 39-37--76
Ryan Munson, Edmond, Okla. - 39-38--77
Aaron Wilson, Stillwater, Okla. - 36-41--77
Jose Delgado, Tulsa, Okla. - 37-40--77
Brett Alcorn, Edmond, Okla. - 39-38--77
Max Showalter, Oklahoma City, Okla. - 36-41--77
John Stansbury, Edmond, Oklahoma - 35-42--77
Neil Metz, Edmond, Okla. - 38-39--77 -
Broncho wrestling program signs 7
Perennial national wrestling power Central Oklahoma has added five Oklahoma All-Staters and a pair of junior college All-Americans to the program for 2013-14, including locals Josh Breece of Edmond North and Alec Warren of Edmond Memorial.
High school stars signing with the Bronchos were Josh Breece of Edmond North, Zac D’Amico of Southmoore, John Jacob Finn of Westmoore, Tyler Tustin of Poteau and Alec Warren of Edmond Memorial, while Jeromy Davenport and Spencer Rutherford of Labette Community College also inked letters of intent. -
6 Edmond golfers hit pro links in Norman
Six Edmond golf professionals will tee it up Wednesday in the Second Annual OK Kids Korral Championship at Belmar Golf Club in Norman.
One hundred-eight players make up this year’s event on the Adams Golf Pro Tour Series. This includes five amateurs and 15 of the top 25 players on the 2013 AGPTS money list including last week’s winner in Miami, Okla. Mark Walker of Hurst, Texas, who is currently third among the money leaders.
Players from Edmond include William Kropp, Andrew Green, Dillon Rust, Wilhelm Bogstrand, Jackson Ogle and Cameron Meyers. -
UCO Endeavor Games athletes qualify for 2014 world championship powerlifting team
At the University of Central Oklahoma’s Endeavor Games for Athletes with Physical Disabilities June 6-9, four athletes qualified for the 2014 World Championships in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) powerlifting competition.
The qualifying athletes include Trevor Bunch from O’Fallon, Mo.; who is making his World Championships debut; Scott Danberg from Cooper City, Fla., a five-time Paralympian; Bryce Segura from New Iberia, La., who is competing in his first World Championships; and Mary Stack from Ann Arbor, Mich., a four-time Paralympian. -
Two UCO rowers named All-American
Central Oklahoma rowers Jenna Goodner and Michaela Stam have been named to the NCAA Division II All-America Team, it was announced by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association.
Goodner was a first-team selection, while Stam was a second-team choice. All-America selections take into account a candidate’s strength of schedule, regular season record, end of season regatta results, nomination rank, coach’s comments and 2,000-meter ergometer score. -
The remembrance remains fresh
The celebration is not over.
The Deer Creek girls basketball team continued to relive March’s state basketball championship Friday at Deer Creek High School with a Class 5A state championship ring ceremony.
Head coach Totsy Manning greeted each of her players by presenting them with a title ring.
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Traffic shouldn’t be an issue with upcoming national soccer tournament
About 15,000 people are expected at the U.S. Youth Soccer Southern Regional at the Edmond Soccer Complex on Danforth Road near Kelly Avenue June 21-27.
The number of out-of-state guests should not be a problem according to Assistant City Manager Steve Commons. The tournament will attract more than 200 boys and girls teams, ages Under-13 through Under-19, from the 12 state associations that make up U.S. Youth Soccer Region III (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, north Texas, Oklahoma, South Carolina, south Texas and Tennessee).
As a matter of fact, Commons feels very upbeat about the prospect of Edmond hosting the national tournament. -
LaFaye takes Pick-A-Partner crown with 135
The KickingBird Men’s Golf Assocation’s Pick-A-Partner was won by Robert LaFaye Saturday with a 135.
Sean Conrad took second (136) while Kevin Wright and Kevin O’Neil deadlocked for third place at 137. -
UCO overtakes Division II foes for national title
Starting out the postseason, the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos softball team puttered out in the MIAA Tournament.
But UCO shifted it into another gear when the rounds of regionals began and rode the wild momentum going undefeated en route to securing the NCAA II national championship over Kutztown (Pa.) in Salem, Va.
The Bronchos dominated, going 9-0 straight through to the national title contest on May 27. -
2013 US Youth Soccer Region III Championships to bring more than $8 million to Edmond area
he 2013 US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Championships presented by the National Guard, to be played June 21-27, will provide an estimated economic impact of more than $8 million to the Edmond area.
Local restaurants, hotels, retail stores and others will benefit from the more than 3,600 players, coaches, teams and tournament officials, along with an estimated 12,000 spectators attending the seven-day tournament. Visitors to the Edmond area will book an estimated 10,000 room nights at area hotels.
The top 200 Boys and Girls US Youth Soccer teams from Region III, including at least 19 teams from the host Oklahoma Soccer Association, will compete at the Edmond Soccer Club Complex. - More Sports Headlines
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Edmond's Valuck ties for third after opening round of Mid Amateur
