DOME PIECE
Tulsa is embracing the hipster helmet
At this point, the masterminds leading the “let’s make a crazy helmet” are bored and really don’t care much about appearance at all. Either that or they’re embracing style, and you wouldn’t really know much about that, would you? (Their words not mine) The folks at Tulsa showed off the helmet above, which they will [...]
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November 10, 2011
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November 10, 2011
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HURRICANE DISASTER
Tulsa turns heads with wavy helmet
It’s an interesting strategy. Make your helmets so confusing that your opponents either have a seizure or simply walk to the sideline because you’re giving them a headache. Tulsa apparently is trying to do just that, or perhaps they just signed a massive endorsement with the Magic Eye book company. Disclaimer: Not compatible with most [...]
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October 22, 2011
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October 22, 2011
TRICKY COUGARS
Video: BYU pulls off fake spike to beat Tulsa
The BYU Cougars took on the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes in the Bell Helicopter Bowl. The final play of the game came down to the BYU Quarterback doing his best Dan Marino impression and fake spiking the ball and throwing it to an open Wide Receiver.
Rarely do you see this play run and actually work. Tulsa, you gotta be ready for plays like this man.
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December 30, 2011
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December 30, 2011
POLICE BLOTTER
Tulsa RB busted in Macy's scam
While he hasn't been charged yet himself, Tulsa's Damaris Johnson has been suspended by the school for his involvement in a shoplifting scam, along with his girlfriend, who's a Macy's employee.
Via For The Record Sports
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August 26, 2011
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August 26, 2011
Versatile Tulsa QB prepping for final start
KENNEDALE, Texas There's no questioning Tulsa quarterback G.J. Kinne's ability to adapt to different situations.
The senior signal caller, who is playing his last collegiate game in Friday's Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl against BYU, has taken a winding route to becoming one of the best quarterbacks to play for the Golden Hurricane.
The native Texan played for two different...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
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December 28, 2011
Parents sue University of Tulsa for football player's death
The parents of University of Tulsa former football player Devin Adair have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school regarding Adair's death in 2006. Adair died after football drills in the spring of 2006 due to necrotizing fascitis (flesh-eating bacteria). The parents of Adair said Tulsa's health care providers were negligent in treating Adair. They are asking for...
Via Patriots Nation
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April 13, 2008
Turnovers won't be only key for Tulsa, BYU
Both Tulsa head coach Bill Blankenship and BYU head coach Bronco Mendenhall spent Thursday morning talking about how important turnovers would be in deciding the winner of Fridays Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl.
While turnovers will be key, they won't be the only factor in determining the winner of the 11 a.m. at SMUs Ford Stadium.
Here are three keys to success for each team...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
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December 29, 2011
GMAC Bowl: Tulsa to face Ball State
In the final bowl game before the National Championship Game, the GMAC Bowl will feature Ball State University and the University of Tulsa. The game is played in Mobile, AL at the Ladd-Peebles Stadium and will be aired on ESPN at 8pm EST on Jan 6, 2009.
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December 08, 2008
BYU rally denies Tulsa bowl win
DALLAS Tulsa, which has one of the worst defenses against the pass in the country, was able to mask that deficiency throughout most of the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl Friday afternoon.
For more than 59 minutes, the Golden Hurricane was able to keep the pass-happy BYU Cougars in check and was clinging to a 21-17 lead.
Tulsa couldn't make it for 60 minutes though thanks...
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December 30, 2011
Tulsa loses Armed Forces Bowl 24-21 to BYU
G.J. Kinne tried to put into perspective all the positive things that happened during this senior season at Tulsa.
Except the ending really hurts.
''We had a lot of adversity early in the season. ... For us to rattle off some big wins, get to a bowl, I think that was a great accomplishment for us this year,'' Kinne said. ''It was tough to end this way.&...
Via AP on Fox
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December 30, 2011
My First Piece For ESPN.com
I have just finished my first post for its online edition of ESPN The Magazine, which you may read by clicking here. It is titled, WHAT THE HECK IS A GOLDEN HURRICANE, ANYWAY?
Via The Sports Agent Blog
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October 29, 2008
Kinne vs. Keenum in Conference USA QB showdown
G.J. Kinne's season has been filled with showdowns against college football's best quarterbacks. For his next one, there's a championship on the line.
Kinne leads Tulsa against Case Keenum and No. 8 Houston (11-0, 7-0 C-USA) on Friday with the winner earning the chance to host the Conference USA championship game the following weekend. If he can't lead the Golden...
Via AP on Fox
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November 23, 2011
Scouting the Armed Forces Bowl: BYU vs Tulsa
The Armed Forces Bowl provides an intriguing match up for college football fans as BYU's highly ranked defense battles Tulsa's explosive offense. BYU's defense is led by senior linebacker Jordan Pendleton and defensive back Travis Uale. Both teams are young and deep offensively. Tulsa's best draft prospect is senior defensive lineman Tyrunn Walker...
Via draftinsider.net
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December 29, 2011
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December 29, 2011
We're Going Bowling: Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl
The Utah Utes haven't been the same since the drafting of quarterback Alex Smith and the departure of head coach Urban Meyer. They find themselves matched up against Tulsa in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, This game will probably be as good as you could expect a matchup between Conference USA and Mountain West teams to be.
Via Sportable
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December 15, 2006
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December 15, 2006
Tulsa QB Kinne leaves game with injury
Quarterback G.J. Kinne went to Tulsa's locker room after suffering an apparent knee injury in the first half of the Golden Hurricane's game against No. 8 Oklahoma State on Sunday.
Kinne ran for 23 yards before stepping out of bounds on Tulsa's sideline. Oklahoma State safety Daytawion Lowe was flagged for a 15-yard personal foul for hitting him late, and Kinne went to...
Via Fox Sports
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September 18, 2011
Wilson Holloway Dies: Ex-Tulsa Football Player Dies Of Cancer
OKLAHOMA CITY — A former University of Tulsa football player who was recognized for the courage and optimism he showed while battling cancer has died.Tulsa athletics department spokesman Don Tomkalski says 22-year-old offensive tackle
Via Daily Sports News Trends
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February 17, 2011
Player Spotlight: QB G.J. Kinne, Tulsa
A year ago the strong-armed signal caller from the state of Texas threw for 3,650 yards and 31 touchdown passes on his way to Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year honors. G.J. Kinne is dual-threat quarterback, who can also harm opponents with his legs; he led the Golden Hurricane in rushing with 561 yards (seven touchdowns) as a junior. A true student athlete, Kinne has been...
Via NFL Draft Bible
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September 03, 2011
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September 03, 2011
CBR Goes Bowling: Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl
Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl
BYU vs Tulsa
Dec. 30, 12:00 pm
Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Dallas, TX)
Website: http://www.armedforcesbowl.com/
TV: ESPN
Line: Tulsa -1
The Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl will match the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (8-4, 7-1) – making its 18th bowl appearance under the direction of first year head coach Bill Blankenship – against the BYU Cougars...
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December 29, 2011
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December 29, 2011
Tulsa starting CB Flanders ineligible for season
John Flanders, the cornerback who sealed Tulsa's win at Notre Dame last season with a last-minute interception in the end zone, has been declared academically ineligible this season.
The Golden Hurricane announced Friday that Flanders is seeking a waiver from the NCAA and hopes to redshirt this season, then return next year for his final season of eligibility.
Flanders has...
Via AP on Fox
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September 02, 2011
Tulsa CB Flanders ineligible for season
John Flanders, the cornerback who sealed Tulsa's win at Notre Dame last season with a last-minute interception in the end zone, has been declared academically ineligible this season.
The Golden Hurricane announced Friday that Flanders is seeking a waiver from the NCAA and hopes to redshirt this season, then return next year for his final season of eligibility.
Flanders has...
Via AP on Fox
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September 02, 2011
UCF can't hold on to 1st-half lead in 24-17 loss
Central Florida thought it made a lot of progress last week when it snapped a two-game losing streak with a rout of Memphis.
It turns out there's still a lot of work left if the Knights have any hope of getting back to the Conference USA championship game.
The Knights put together one of their best halves of football of the season Thursday night against Tulsa, only to watch...
Via AP on Fox
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November 04, 2011
Bowl wish: TU shows UT the G.J. it lost
HOUSTON - We're getting cheated. And by "we," I mean fans and media and anybody else who would be interested in watching a Tulsa vs. Texas bowl game. Many bowl match-ups are so pedestrian that a crosswalk should be installed at the 50-yard line.
A Tulsa-Texas bowl clash would be must-see TV for a couple of reasons. 1. TU would have a chance to run the state's record...
Via Fox Sports
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October 24, 2011
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