Jacob Unruh
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Deputy sports editor at The Oklahoman. Husband to Ashley. Father to Koehn and Breck. Texas Rangers, craft beer, burgers, BBQ and Parks & Rec. Opinions are mine.
Joined July 2009
I asked #OKState coach Mike Boynton today if he's tried to get NCAA committee members to come explain their reasoning to players:. "They won’t, because weak leaders don’t answer questions.".
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was just named the winner of the Warren Spahn Award, given annually to baseball's top left-handed pitcher.
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#OKState coach Mike Boynton just named every member of the NCAA infractions committee. "They slept well last night.".
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#OKState star Ollie Gordon said this when I asked about his decision process to remain with the Cowboys:
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Chris Klieman to #OKState coach Mike Gundy after Saturday: "I don't know that we could have played a more perfect game against you.". Gundy: "Well, you picked a shitty day to do it.".
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Just received this from the Sutton family. Legendary #OKState coach Eddie Sutton died this evening. He was 84.
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I've seen a lot of baseball in my life. I mean, a lot. I'm obsessed with the sport. I've never seen a day like the one here in Stillwater. #OKState.
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OKC Dodgers closer Stetson Allie was just surprised by his older brother Logan with a first pitch. Logan is in the Army. He just got back from Afghanistan after a 7-month tour. First time they’ve seen each other.
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I'm going to declare #OKState star point guard Isaac Likekele the MVP of the Big 12 Tournament.
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#OKState coach Mike Gundy just made an appearance on stage with @zachlanebryan in Tulsa. That caught me off guard in a fantastic show!
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#OKState coach Mike Boynton says both sides of Bedlam refer to each other as little brother. He doesn't understand why. "Why do we have to be family?".
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#OKState coach Mike Gundy says they are in the process of working out a deal to keep defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in place.
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#OKState coach Mike Boynton said he worked out at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving. At 7 a.m. he heard a basketball bouncing. It was Cade Cunningham working out alone.
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#OKState safety Jason Taylor II's mom posted a Facebook live video updating the status of his injury. He was walking with crutches. But Jason said he was good. Mom said it was a hyper-extended knee.
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#OKState coach Mike Boynton has signed two five-star players and eight four-star players since November 2018 after the addition of Bryce Thompson today.
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#OKState coach Mike Gundy said he was not aware OU would make Arlington if Cowboys lost. Said he's pretty sure the Big 12 is happy it turned out this way.
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Former #OKState linebacker Devin Harper has officially made the Dallas Cowboys' 53-man roster.
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It’s a damn shame Chuba Hubbard didn’t get an invite to New York. He wasn’t going to win the Heisman Trophy, but he earned a finalist spot. #OKState.
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#OKState OL Josh Sills' parents have more than 232,000 miles on their 2013 Nissan Altima. They've missed one game in his career. Here's a story about love and dedication. “All I’ve ever really had is my family and they’ve been there.".
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"I wasn't alone.". David Sandlin lost his sister to cancer this week. Then he struck out 10 while leading the #Sooners to the Big 12 title game. My updated story:.
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Class A boys basketball: No. 10 Stuart knocks off No. 3 Fort a Cobb-Broxton 48-47 on incredible finish. Baseball pass to alley-pop at buzzer. Did he get it off? Refs said so. #OKPreps
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#OKState receiver Brennan Presley has only wanted a game console for the past year. He received his PS5 and Call of Duty game from the Fiesta Bowl.
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I'll be honest, I'm stunned by the NCAA penalties against #OKState. The current coaching staff had no involvement when crimes took place. This is crushing for a program that had a ton of momentum, including the nation's top recruit arriving soon.
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Cyril’s Christian Patterson, who is autistic, got his shot today and made it in the Class A state semifinals. #OKPreps
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#OKState coach Mike Boynton said Cade Cunningham made the decision himself to come off the bench today. Cade felt Kalib Boone had earned the right to remain in starting five.
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Newcastle’s honorary captain tonight was Caleb Freeman, who is back in school following a car wreck that left him critically injured in 2017. #OKPreps
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6A baseball: Edmond Santa Fe Beats Broken Arrow 5-4 to win first baseball state championship. #OKPreps
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Mike Gundy on Texas locker room: They have a nice facility. We've never had any problems with air.
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I can confirm. The plan all along was for #OKState receiver Tylan Wallace to play just one half tonight. His career with the Cowboys is finished, and what a career it was.
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According to a source, the Big 12 is moving the conference baseball tournament to the Texas Rangers' new Globe Life Field for three years beginning in 2022.
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#OKState coach Mike Gundy: "We're going to play this game unless we can't find 11 players.". Says the team is taking the "ultimate" precautions for the Fiesta Bowl.
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Back in OKC. I’ve got a lot of writing about the NCAA sand #OKState to do. But first some thoughts …. 1. This ruling is outrageous. 2. Mike Boynton’s emotions were warranted. He’s a tremendous person and leader. If anyone gets the program through this, it’s him. Cont. ….
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Life update:. Koehn Scott Keeling-Unruh arrived at 1:35 a.m. Tuesday. He’s healthy. My wife, Ashley, is healthy. And Koehn is absolutely perfect!
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#OKState commit and projected top-five draft pick Jackson Holliday was named the state’s baseball Gatorade Player of the Year today. The son of Matt Holliday had a national-record 89 hits, batted .685, hit 17 homers, stole 30 bases and had an insane 2.141 OPS.
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Big 12 football was just compared to street football by a Notre Dame reporter. Says conference doesn't play defense. #OKState would politely disagree.
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#OKState punter Tom Hutton’s season and career is over due to an injury, he announced on Instagram. The 32-year-old Australian has made it clear he would not return next season his extra year. Tom has been a joy to cover. This stinks. Wish him the best.
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#OKState senior Lindy Waters III to crowd: "I'm stoked I didn't go to that other school in Norman.".
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Cade Cunningham is the first #OKState player to make the All-Star Game since John Starks.
Making his 1st #NBAAllStar appearance. Cade Cunningham of the @DetroitPistons. Drafted as the 1st pick in 2021 out of Oklahoma State, Cade is averaging 25.0 PPG, 6.4 RPG and 9.3 APG for the Pistons this season.
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#OKState second baseman Roc Riggio is now 12 for 19 with four homers, 16 RBIs, three doubles, eight runs scores and three walks in the regional. He's also a freshman.
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Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias was just named the winner of the Warren Spahn Award, given to MLB's best lefty each season. Second straight year he's won the award. Fifth player to win it multiple times.
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Former #OKState star Trace Ford (@traceford12) opened up about switching Bedlam rivals to the #Sooners. From his exchange with Doug Gottlieb to death threats he’s received to his biggest fears. “That rivalry was real for me, too. I hated their guts.”.
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#OKState coach Mike Boynton addressed the crowd after the game two days after the NCAA appeal was denied.
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#OKState coach Mike Boynton: "This should not be the end for them. They should have another opportunity to continue to compete.". He's pretty emotional right now.
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#OKState superstar Cade Cunningham closed tonight's presser thanking the media for covering him this season. And gave a shoutout to the Cowgirls basketball team. Cade was nothing but pure class all season.
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Life update: . It’s official: Beginning today I am joining the #OKState beat with @ScottWrightOK! The past six years on the #OKPreps beat - and five on OKC Dodgers - were tremendous. I grew as a reporter and person. You trusted me. And I’ll be forever thankful.
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Putnam West star Rondel Walker (@RondelWalker) makes it official with #OKState. He’s teaming up with Cade Cunningham (@CadeCunningham_). #OKPreps
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#OKState star Kalib Boone (@kalibboone32) has been homeless. He’s missed too many meals to count. He watched his mom battle a serious drug addiction. He lost contact with his little sister. Yet, the joy of Kalib Boone is unmistakable. My deep dive:.
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Bryce Thompson deserves all the love today at #OKState. He arrived in the transfer portal from Kansas with all kinds of hype. McDonald's All-American. Five-star. He might not have met sky-high expectations at all times. But he put together a hell of four years with the Pokes.
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#OKState is No. 5 in latest #cfbplayoff rankings. I still believe a win over Baylor gets the Cowboys in.
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This will not be popular on here, but oh well. Alan Bowman should get some credit for finding a way to put #OKState in position to win. He caught all kinds of heat -- mostly warranted -- the past month, entered as a backup with possibly little practice and still gutted it out.
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There it is. Former #OKState star Jason Taylor II not among the Rams' cuts. Makes the roster as a seventh-round selection. Huge news.
Rams roster cuts include former third-round pick Logan Bruss, fourth-round pick Robert Rochell, sixth-round pick Daniel Hardy:
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#OKState coach Mike Gundy just said that Brendon Evers and Brock Martin are throwback players who would get hurt, smoke a cigarette on the sideline and then go back in. (They don't do that, but still hilarious).
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Former #OKState coordinators Todd Monken and Jim Knowles face off the College Football Playoff. Now, that’s wild.
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#OKState's Tay Martin: "We didn't whoop their ass, but we got it done.". Said he was glad his teammates backed him up.
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HOLY $&!!.
Jacob Unruh of The Oklahoman won first place in the 2021 Associated Press Sports Editors contest in the Division B Short Feature category.
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#OKState coach Mike Boynton said he’s “proud as hell” of Lindy Waters III getting a deal with the Thunder. Also later said proud probably isn’t the right word. He was beaming about Waters’ inspiring journey.
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#OKState super-senior Bryce Williams graduated on Saturday. He needs to take one elective next semester. His choice so far is wine tasting.
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#OKState coach Mike Gundy says there might be five that were offered or pursued late by "Blue Bloods" in today's signing class. "We have a chance at Oklahoma State, if handled correctly, to move to the top.".
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I can confirm. Legendary #OKState coach Eddie Sutton will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. @billhaisten and @Frank_Bonner2 had it first.
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What a photo. Ollie Gordon told me his leap was to avoid stepping on Brennan Presley. Wasn’t lying. #OKState.
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#OKState coach Mike Gundy on fans throwing things and officials not wanting to penalize players: "I think one was a bottle of whiskey. That's definitely worth 15 yards.".
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Everyone associated with #OKState has a right to be furious. That’s all there is to say about this.
Kansas and Bill Self's penalties delivered, and there's no postseason ban, no added penalties to Self or assistant Kurtis Townsend.
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Former #OKState football star R.W. McQuarters and former wrestling star Lee Roy Smith are among the 2022 inductees into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
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Life update: . Breck Thomas Keeling-Unruh arrived Tuesday to complete our team of four! Wife and Breck are both doing great. Koehn — a new big brother — absolutely loves him so far. I just might need tips on adjusting the defense from zone to man in our house.
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#OKState freshman and recent Putnam West graduate Rondel Walker (@RondelWalker) was named the Jim Thorpe High School Player of the Year for boys basketball by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
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#OKState coach Mike Boynton has agreed to a contract extension, I can confirm. Been heading that way since last week.
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I’m watching #OKState baseball from home. The softball team just got a huge reception walking in with the Big 12 trophy. Had to pause the start of the inning.
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Look who is in Gallagher-Iba Arena tonight. The #OKState running backs!. Oh, and some guy named Barry Sanders.
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Mike Boynton is going to kill it as an assistant at Michigan. And it's home for his wife, Jenny. Happy for Mike and his family.
Coaching scuttle: Former Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton Jr. is soon expected to join Dusty May's staff at Michigan as an assistant, sources tell @CBSSports. Boynton has other options at the high-major level, but May has put a high priority on Boynton in Year 1 in Ann Arbor.
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#OKState coach Mike Boynton said he knows for a fact that multiple players on the team are being recruited by some other coaches to transfer.
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#OKState coach Mike Boynton said he thought he had a handle on the scholarship reduction situation. Then he saw the Georgia Tech appeal yesterday. "None of it makes sense.".
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Del City’s Jeff Foreman (@jeffforeman14) just did this in the Big All-City dunk contest. That’s two teammates and two children he jumped over. #OKPreps
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#OKState AD Mike Holder just went fire and brimstone on the NCAA with his opening statement.
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Just saw that former #OKState safety Jason Taylor II had six tackles, a pass deflection and a forced fumble near the end zone to save a TD in yesterday’s NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. He. Still. Just. Makes. Plays.
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#OKState’s Avery Anderson III, Kalib Boone, Bernard Kouma and Rondel Walker all made first team on Academic All-Big 12.
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