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Taylor Cornelius
Taylor Cornelius (born September 16, 1995) is a professional gridiron football quarterback for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State. Cornelius started as a 5th year senior for the Oklahoma State Cowboys football team in Stillwater, Oklahoma. His final home game in Boone Pickens Stadium was a dramatic come from behind victory over 9th ranked West Virginia on Senior Day. High school career He was born in Amarillo, Texas and grew up in Bushland, Texas. He went to Bushland High School where he completed 283 of 437 passes for 3,815 yards and 46 touchdowns his senior year, 270 of 503 passes for 3,219 yards and 23 touchdowns his junior year, and 167 of 325 passes for 2,140 yards and 19 touchdowns as a sophomore. He also played basketball, baseball, and track in high school. The ''Amarillo Globe-News'' chose him as their Athlete of the Year his senior year in high school. He is revered in his hometown. College career Cor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quarterback
The quarterback (commonly abbreviated "QB"), colloquially known as the "signal caller", is a position in gridiron football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive platoon and mostly line up directly behind the offensive line. In modern American football, the quarterback is usually considered the leader of the offense, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle. The quarterback also touches the ball on almost every offensive play, and is almost always the offensive player that throws forward passes. When the QB is tackled behind the line of scrimmage, it is called a sack. Overview In modern American football, the starting quarterback is usually the leader of the offense, and their successes and failures can have a significant impact on the fortunes of their team. Accordingly, the quarterback is among the most glorified, scrutinized, and highest-paid positions in team sports. '' Bleacher Report'' describes the signing of a starting quarterback as a Catch- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missouri State Bears And Lady Bears
The Missouri State Bears and Lady Bears are the athletic teams representing Missouri State University (formerly Southwest Missouri State University). Missouri State's athletics programs date back to 1908. Missouri State competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision. The majority of sports play in the Division I Missouri Valley Conference. Missouri State football competes in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, while Men's Swimming and Diving competes in the Mid-American Conference, and the beach volleyball team is a member of the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association. Missouri State athletics are frequently abbreviated as "MOST" when televised. Sports sponsored A member of the Missouri Valley Conference, Missouri State University sponsors six men's and 11 women's teams in NCAA sanctioned sports. National championships Team Women's basketball NCAA tournament results NCAA Tournament appearances WNIT appearances 2002, 2005 (Champions), 2010, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The O'Colly
''The O'Colly'', formerly ''The Daily O'Collegian'', is the student-run newspaper at Oklahoma State University. ''The O'Colly'' is published every weekday and distributed for free to OSU students at various points around the campus in Stillwater. The newspaper has been in distribution since May 1895. ''The O'Colly'' is ranked as one of the top college newspapers in the country, earning several honors throughout its history and has a circulation of more than 10,000. History Though the student-run newspaper at Oklahoma State has been around almost from the beginning, it has not always been published as ''The Daily O'Collegian''. The paper's original name, ''The College Mirror'', was used from 1895 to 1899. The name would then change to ''The College Paper'' in 1899, ''The Orange and Black'' in 1907, and ''The O'Collegian'' in March 1924. In December 1924 ''The O'Collegian'' began daily publication, increased its circulation to 2,983, and joined the Associated Press, becoming the fif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Gundy
Michael Ray Gundy (born August 12, 1967) is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at Oklahoma State University. Gundy played college football at Oklahoma State, where he played quarterback from 1986 to 1989. He became Oklahoma State's coach on January 3, 2005. Gundy and the University of Utah’s Kyle Whittingham are currently the second-longest tenured FBS coaches with one school, trailing only Kirk Ferentz. He is the longest-tenured in the Big 12 Conference. Playing career At Midwest City High School, Gundy played quarterback, and was voted Oklahoma Player of the Year in 1986. His high school football coach was Dick Evans. Gundy was heavily recruited by the Oklahoma Sooners but in the end signed with the Oklahoma State University Cowboys. He became the starting quarterback midway through his freshman year. Gundy would become the all-time leading passer in Oklahoma State and Big Eight Conference history. In four seasons Gundy threw 49 touchd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyron Johnson
Tyron Johnson (born January 8, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He played college football at Oklahoma State. High school career In his senior year of high school football, Johnson had 94 reception 1,589 yards and 17 touchdowns. He was an Academic All-Big Twelve his sophomore and junior years at OSU. He had an impressive Pro Day catching passes from Cornelius and putting up a top 40-yard dash 4.34. He graduated from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans, Louisiana where he was an All-American and a top receiver recruit at top collegiate football programs. College career During his two years at Oklahoma State he had 80 catches 1,288 yards in 26 games. Johnson entered the draft after his junior year at OSU. He was initially signed by LSU out of high school in 2015 but transferred to Oklahoma State. Johnson played for Oklahoma S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tylan Wallace
Tylan Michael Wallace (born May 13, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State. Early years Wallace attended South Hills High School in Fort Worth, Texas. During his career he had 182 receptions for 3,760 yards and 48 touchdowns. He committed to Oklahoma State University, along with his twin brother Tracin, to play college football. College career As a freshman at Oklahoma State in 2017, Wallace played in 13 games and had seven receptions for 118 yards. He became a starter in 2018. Professional career Wallace was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round, 131st overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 14, 2021. Wallace was used mostly on special teams during the 2021 season, although he did have one start that year, recording a catch for 18 yards in a 21–41 Week 16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. On December 3, 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Biletnikoff Award
The Fred Biletnikoff Award is presented annually to the most outstanding receiver in American college football by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc. (TQCF), an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The award was created by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc. in 1994. The award is named for Fred Biletnikoff, who played college football at Florida State University and professionally with the Oakland Raiders. Any NCAA Division I FBS The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), formerly known as Division I-A, is the highest level of college football in the United States. The FBS consists of the largest schools in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). As ... player who catches the football through the forward pass is eligible to be selected as the award winner, although every winner thus far has been a wide receiver. A national selection committee consisting of over 630 journalists, commentators, broadcasters, and for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater (officially Oklahoma State University; informally Oklahoma State, OK State, OSU) is a public land-grant research university in Stillwater, Oklahoma. OSU was founded in 1890 under the Morrill Act. Originally known as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (Oklahoma A&M), it is the flagship institution of the Oklahoma State University System that holds more than 35,000 students across its five campuses with an annual budget of $1.5 billion. The main campus enrollment for the fall 2019 semester was 24,071, with 20,024 undergraduates and 4,017 graduate students. OSU is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". According to the National Science Foundation, OSU spent $198.8 million on research and development in 2021. The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Cowgirls have won 52 national championships, which ranks fourth in most NCAA team national championships after Stanford University, University of California ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mason Rudolph (American Football)
Brett Mason Rudolph III (born July 17, 1995) is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football at Oklahoma State, where he was a three-year starter and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award during his last year. He was selected by the Steelers in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Rudolph spent the 2018 season as the Steelers' third-string quarterback and saw no game action in the regular season. He saw starting action in 2019 after Ben Roethlisberger was injured early in the season. He would alternate starts with Devlin Hodges throughout the season. Early years Rudolph was named after his father and grandfather; he is not related to the former golfer Mason Rudolph. He attended Westminster Catawba Christian School before transferring to Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. During his career he passed for 10,986 yards and 132 passing touchdowns. During his senior season, he accounted for 80 total touchdowns and threw for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University (WTAMU or WT) is a public university in Canyon, Texas. It is the northernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It was established on September 20, 1910, as West Texas State Normal College as one of the seven state-funded teachers' colleges in Texas. History 1910 West Texas State Normal College In its first school year, West Texas State Normal College had 152 all-white students and 16 faculty members. Its first president was Robert B. Cousins. A year after the Texas State House of Representatives approved the bill to establish West Texas State Normal College, construction began on the school's Administration Building. It consisted of the school's only classrooms, laboratory, library, and offices. On March 25, 1914, the school burned down; however, classes continued in local churches, courthouses, and vacant buildings. Later, in 1916, a new Administration Building opened. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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