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Sports October 16, 2021 Caleb Williams will start against TCU because winning is better than losing Clay Horning, The Nor- knowing he'd have to go with he happened to be it. facility. surrounding what anybody If not, I'll be wrong. man Transcript. Williams anyway. Rattler actually remained Still, secrecy rules as with two eyes and a brain You know who'll be a whole It's not complicated. a top-five guy on several Heis- though there's some huge de- knows to be true. lot more wrong? It's not complicated. Lin- Do you play the cornerback man boards entering the Texas cision that needs making, as Caleb Williams will be the Lincoln Riley. coln Riley will start Caleb Wil- who covers receivers or thegame, when he was clearly not though there are high stakes Sooner quarterback. It's not complicated. liams at quarterback on Satur- cornerback who can't? among the best five players in day. Do you play the running his conference and probably Big Elks up record to 5-1 Howdo I know this? back bound to gain more yards not his team. Iknow this because Lincoln or the one bound to gain less? It only feels like it because Riley would rather win than Doyou play the kicker more it's now so much easier for a lose. likely to boot it through the player to leave via the transfer I know this, too, because uprights or the one who isn't? portal, making more appear to the Sooner offense led by Do you play the quarter- be on the line than there really By Kerry Hookstra ried 29 times for 230 yards and cluding two catches by Drake Spencer Rattler collapsed in back who possesses the most is. Sure, Rattler might enter a touchdown. His total through Hughes for 60 yards and a the second half against Tulane playmaking prowess, for whom the draft or the portal if his Chickasha came to Elk six games is approaching 1300 touchdown. Nike Cloud had an and needed the defense to se- the offensive came to life upon starting job is lost, but backup cure victory. quarterbacks transfer all the City Oct. 8 and the Big Elks yards..Mason Price had two at- his entry or the one it never re- took care of business in a 31-8 tempts for 41 yards and a TD excellent kicking game going same thing happened against allyIt's came to life behind? I know this because the time, not complicated. Homecoming Victory. The wim while Corey Culver picked up 4-4 on extra points and hitting It only feels like it because Nebraska, all but the part Rattler has already cashed in moved their season record to 24 yards in five rushes with a about the second-half collapse, It only feels like it. on the new NIL rules, making a 37 yard field goal. Sammy because the Sooner offense col- It only feels like it because 5-1 as District play continues. TD, and Jason Crouse gained lapsed in both halves against Rattler was the golden child, itfrom appear more could be taken him than his starting Daylan "Day Day" Thomp- 13 on three carries. Leal continued to lead the de- the No. 1 quarterback in the the Huskers. position, when that's the only nation, coming out of Phoe- son had another game with Through the air, Culver fensive attack with 10 tackles It was the same thing thing that can be taken from against West Virginia, a pro- nix's Pinnacle High School in him because he gets to keep over 200 yards rushing. He car- completed three passes in- for the game. gram that's since caught and an internet age that perva- the money. passed Kansas at the bottom sively celebrates the next over It only feels like it because of the Big 12 standings. I know this because, in- side the Cotton Bowl, Rattler the now, as though what you did in high school carries more weight than what somebody so many had so much emo- tional investment in Rattler's future for reasons all their Merritt on the run at Waurika turned the ball over twice to else has already done on the own, as though that invest- By Kerry Hookstra Junior Oilerettes at 10:19.99 Tennessee breeze took 39th help push Texas to a 28-7 lead Power Five conference stage. ment amounts to a hill of over the 1.5 mile course. Madi with an 11:41.17 as the fifth by the end of the first quarter ‘The hype so relentless, beans when the question is A trip to the Cross Coun- Flowers was 22nd in 10:53.65 place runner. Jasmine Espi- and a 38-20 lead by the half, a there were Sooner fans who who offers the best chance to try Invitational at Waurika lead that might well have been 38-13 or 38-16 had Williams rued the arrival of Jalen Hurts, even though Hurts didn't lose beat TCU. It doesn't. saw a squads run for the Oil- while Lyla Robinson took 32nd naosa placed 55th in 12:42.14 ers, Oilerettes, and Junior with an 11:21.29 and Maelee and Emma Miller was 64th at not come in facing fourth- his second game at Alabama Shockingly, even the Soon- Oilers. The Junior Oilerettes Shinn was 33rd at 11:22.34. 13:37.28, and-1 and made two guys miss until he'd played his 26th. ers themselves are acting like behind the line of scrimmage So convinced by the re- there's a big and difficult deci- ran a full contingent of ath- before sprinting 66 yards to cruiting myth machine, they sion at hand, letes. The Oilers were led by the end zone 15 seconds into saw true freshman Rattler as Riley has refused to name a Coy Bullard who covered the Are you looki the second quarter. the next Baker Mayfield or Ky- starter and, after the student 5K in 1=21:45.58 and placed for your next To hear Riley tell it, he'd ler Murray, only better, out of newspaper dared to practice Sist. Jackson Bow was 65th have stuck with Rattler if not the chute, like there's no learn- journalism by viewing practice in 22:21.20 and Avery Mackey for his second turnover, a ing curve between Class 6A Ar- from on high, away from secu- companion? second-quarter fumble, thus izona football and the Big 12. rity, watching Williams take a settled in at 133rd running a making it the rare giveaway It only feels like it because majority of the first-team reps 28:47.42. Harley Cobb of Byng that made things better for handicapping the next Heis- and reported it, all media ac- won the event with a 17:22.39. the team that gave it away man winner has become a par- cess has been pulled until Sat- For the Oilerettes Pay- because it induced Riley's re- lor game free of performance. urday’'s contest concludes. ten Fite led to place 44th with Meet Marble! quired response; unless Riley Rattler was never the pre- It's entirely petty. a time of 14:38.59..Elizabeth Marble is a Domestic Short Hair Calico cherry-picked it as an explana- season Heisman favorite, the It's not like the Sooners White took 53rd for Merritt who was surrendered to the animal tion, which he may well have, Sooner quarterback was and don't have an indoor practice shelter through no fault of her own. in a time of 14:46.96. Korie Kizarr of Marlow won the ‘She is skitish and does not lke loud noises, but she loves ear scratches, ‘naps, and playing with her toys! She does not like being picked up and event at 12:04.80. held and would rather lay with a person or on them than be carried around. ‘That kid is just special’: Rashod ‘Three Junior Oilers ran in the meet. Trent Shin was 35th with a 14:00.55. Cooper ‘She is looking for@ loving forever home and she promises to be the very best companion to her human or humans! She is already spayed and will be a ailable for adoption at a reduced fee. Owens was an under-the-radar and Cody Smith placed 91st running a 19:57.04. Ezekiel Dudley took 84th in 17:13.64 Don't forget about the Spay and Neuter Voucher offered by the Elk City Animal Shelter! discovery for OSU football Griffin won the race for Byng Get your pet spayed/neutered for $15.00 at 11:40.56. with voucher at Circle M (580-225-4321) or Merritt took fifth in Stockmans (580-225-0200) the junior high girls’ division Contact the Elk City Animal Shelter for more info! Scott Wright, The Oklaho- as his relationship with quar- ‘up some attention, but not as with 137 points. Plainview man terback Spencer Sanders be- much as those around him had won scoring 44 well ahead of y/) Ss 911 S. Main St. comes stronger. hoped. second place Pauls Valley at STILLWATER — It was the Midway through his second “As a coach, Rashod is the 89. Allyson Webb won the run | Elk City offseason when coaches first season on the OSU campus, kid you want around you,” said for Madill in 9:12.49. Myleigh 580-225-1400 approached Rashod Owens Owens’ future looks bright at Roosevelt High track coach Flowers took 11th to lead the Rentats & Sates, Inc about a position change. one of the country’s premier John Garcia. “He’s got a good As expected, Owens was colleges for producing receiv- support system with his moth- happy to make the move. ers. ‘Owens wasn’t yet at Olda- homa State, where he has er and father. He understood “He's a very intelligent that grades needed to be taken guy,” fellow receiver Tay Mar- Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life cholces care of. played three different receiver tin said. “I see it all the time in positions in less than two full the meeting room, so I'm not “He was always a special seasons. Owens wasn’t even surprised he’s able to pick up athlete, and he never took that Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- committed to the Cowboys yet. multiple positions. And he’s a for granted. Good head on his This particular position big, physical guy as well.” shoulders, always understood sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer change came between Owens’ Folks back in San Antonio academics and did whatever or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical junior and senior seasons of aren't surprised to see Owens you asked of him.” high school at Roosevelt High making plays early in his ca~ Still, he floated under the details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. in San Antonio. reer. He was a special player for radar in recruiting, rated by ‘Asa junior, Owens had 589 the Roosevelt football team, Rivals.com as a two-star pros- For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: yards as a receiver for Roos- a talented basketball player pect with offers from Kansas, evelt, but it was clear to coach and an elite high school triple- Tulane, Army, Texas-San Anto- Matt Carroll that Owens was jumper. His junior year, he the most dangerous player on triple-jumped 49 feet, 10.75 grams. nio and other mid-major pro- Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrat the field, inches, which ranked as the But the Oklahoma State “We just needed to have the ball in his hands,” Carroll Lith-longest jump of the year offer changed everything. He Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator ofPatient Care in the United States. committed soon after receiv- said. “We knew how dynamic In his senior football sea- he was, and he wasn’t touching son, after he made the move ing the offer, without even taking an official visit to the Some of the most common conditions are: the ball enough.” to running back, he rushed So Carroll approached Ow- for nearly 1,500 yards and 23 campus. “Oklahoma State has al- * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) ens about playing running touchdowns, and was named back as a senior, so they could the district's most valuable ways been one of my dream * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic get the ball to him more fre- player while helping Roosevelt schools, so having them talk Lateral Sclerosis S) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) quently. tothe playoffs for the first time to me was very exciting when * End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV f, “| know you're gonna go to in over a decade. I was getting recruited,” Ow- college and play receiver, but “That kid is just special,” ens said. “Even though I didn’t * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s we need you to play running said Danny Kloza, the head visit, I knew their system. They back this year,” Carroll told football coach at the Legacy of love passing. Coach Dunn pro- him. Educational Excellence High duces receivers in the league. carrle Owens came back with the School, a city rival of Roos- Me looking up to Dez Bryant, only response he ever gave in evelt. “You watch him on film Justin Blackmon, James Wash- Perry, RN Professional, Passionate situations where the team’s and you watch him in track, ington and everybody else, best interest was involved. and you watch him grow up it impacted me more about Advance, Attentive... “Yes, sir. Whatever you into the player he is — to be where I wanted to be.” need,” Owens said. Nowa 6-foot-2, 200-pound able to watch a talent like that come up is a special opportu- So far, Owens is showing the signs of being another di- Our Difference Is Our Care » redshirt freshman at OSU, Ow- nity. ens’ talent helped him get on amond-in-the-rough discovery “Coming out of our school the field in four games last sea- district and representing San for “There OSU. son, and his team-first attitude Antonio, Texas, I'm excited for cruiting wasn’t really a re- process. Nobody else Have you ever considered becoming has helped him become an im- that kid.” pact player this year. ‘The journey from Roosevelt recruited him,” head coach a hospice volunteer? Having played all three re- to OSU was unique, because Mike Gundy said. “We ended ceiver spots — both outside Owens — despite his size and up finding him, liking him, we A fulfilling experience in the spirit positions and in the slot — rare athletic talents — was did our research, offered him a so far this year, Owens has at lightly recruited. scholarship and he took it. of giving and receiving. least one catch in four of five OSU defensive line coach “He was a triple-jumper. games. He's coming off his Greg Richmond initially spot- He made plays on tape. I can’t best game, with three grabs ted Owens during his junior give you a reason why nobody for 53 yards and his first career year and passed word along to recruited him. I'd like to make touchdown two Saturdays ago receivers coach and offensive the story better, but I don’t against Baylor. coordinator Kasey Dunn, who know why nobody recruited ‘As the No. 12 Cowboys liked what he saw. him. prepare to take on Texas at 11 “He works hard. He’s a good a.m. Saturday in Austin, Ow- lightBetween tape his football high- and his track ex- kid. Fits our culture and he's ens’ role seems to be growing ploits, Owens began to pick doing good.”