Day: September 17, 2021

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa Golden Hurricane seniors Paul, Player and Stokes named to Named to Senior Bowl Watch List

MOBILE, Ala. –– A trio of Tulsa football seniors – offensive tackle Chris Paul, defensive tackle Jaxon Player and receiver Keylon Stokes – have been named to The Reese’s Senior Bowl Preseason Watch List. The Reese’s Senior Bowl is the nation’s most prestigious college all-star game and it annually serves as the […]

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa Golden Hurricane long snapper Adam Higuera Named to Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List

LAKE BLUFF, Ill.  –– The University of Tulsa long snapper Adam Higuera is one of 31 of college football’s top long snappers named to the Patrick Mannelly Award, given to the nation’s best FBS senior long snapper. The award, created in 2019, is named after former NFL long snapper […]

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa Golden Hurricane stars Deneric Prince and Keylon Stokes Named to 2021 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List

TYLER, Texas –– The ninth annual Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List was announced at the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler 15th Annual East Texas Kick-off Luncheon. A pair of University of Tulsa football student-athletes – receiver Keylon Stokes and running back Deneric Prince – were named to the […]

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane WR/Return Specialist Keylon Stokes Named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List

TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa receiver/return specialist Keylon Stokes was named to the 2021 Paul Hornung Award Watch List. The Paul Hornung Award is given annually by the Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) to the most versatile player in major college football. Stokes, from Manvel, Texas, enters his […]

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane RT Chris Paul Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.  –– The University of Tulsa senior Chris Paul was named to the preseason watch list for The Wuerffel Trophy, College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service. Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback from the University of Florida, Danny Wuerffel, the Wuerffel Trophy is presented in […]

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane Punter Lachlan Wilson Named to Preseason Watch List for Ray Guy Award

AUGUSTA, Ga. –– The University of Tulsa punter Lachlan Wilson was named one of 51 candidates to the preseason watch list for the 2021 Ray Guy Award, it was announced by the Augusta Sports Council. The Ray Guy Award honors the nation’s top collegiate punter. The 2021 watch list […]

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane DT Jaxon Player named to Preseason Watch List for Bronko Nagurski Award

DALLAS, Texas –– The University of Tulsa defensive standout Jaxon Player was named to the watch list for the 2021 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, as announced by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). A total of 90 of college football’s top defensive players were named to preseason […]

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane LT Tyler Smith Named to the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List

DALLAS, Texas –– Tulsa Golden Hurricane sophomore offensive tackle Tyler Smith was one of 80 players named to the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List, as announced by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). The award, in its 75th year, is presented to college football’s best interior lineman on offense […]

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane WR Keylon Stokes Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List

TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa receiver Keylon Stokes was named to the Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List, it was announced by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation. The Biletnikoff Award recognizes college football’s most outstanding FBS receiver regardless of position. Stokes, from Manvel, Texas, has led the Golden […]

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa’s Chris Paul a Nominee for AFCA Good Works Team

NORTHBROOK, Ill. –– University of Tulsa senior offensive lineman Chris Paul has been named a nominee for the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced 109 nominees for the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, the 30th year of this storied recognition. […]

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa RT Chris Paul appointed to NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –– University of Tulsa football student-athlete Chris Paul has been named to the NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee. The NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee (FOC) will ensure that appropriate oversight of football for both the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) […]

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa RB’s Brooks and Prince named to Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List

DALLAS, Texas –– The University of Tulsa running backs Shamari Brooks and Deneric Prince were named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, it was announced by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum. The Doak Walker Award, named for SMUs three-time All-America running back Doak Walker, is annually presented to […]

Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa DT Jaxon Player named to Chuck Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. –– The University of Tulsa defensive standout Jaxon Player was named to the watch list for the 27th annual Chuck Bednarik Award, by the Maxwell Football Club. The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football. Player’s former Tulsa teammate Zaven Collins, now […]

Daily Almanac for Friday, September 17, 2021; the 259th Day of the Year

FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Vanessa Lynn Williams[1] (born March 18, 1963) is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. She initially gained recognition as the first African-American woman to receive the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984 in 1983. However, a scandal arose the following year when, […]