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Kentucky Governor Headlines Oklahoma Democratic Fundraiser
The Oklahoma Democratic Party hosted a fundraiser supporting its candidates and volunteers, featuring a keynote from Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, who is also on the shortlist of possible candidates for Kamala Harris’ running mate.
During his speech, he immediately positioned himself as a contender to be the Democratic candidate for Vice President.
“I’m the guy that’s going to help Vice President Harris win the presidency and beat Donald,” Beshear said.
His appearance in Oklahoma City follows a visit the week before from Republican Vice Presidential nominee, JD Vance. Vance was a guest at a private luncheon in a gated metro community, which GOP officials said raised $2 million. No press were allowed to attend.
But, following his visit, Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Gov. Kevin Stitt touted Vance’s capabilities.
“JD did a really good job laying out the differences between 4 years under President Trump, and 4 years under President Biden,” Mullin said. “You’ve never had this in history where you have a record of two presidents and the years they served.”
Beshear and Vance have sparred in recent days through media appearances and speeches.
“I know that JD Vance not only is not from where I’m from, but he doesn’t share the American values that are taught here in Kentucky and everywhere else in this country,” Beshear argued.
The Harris campaign announced her first public appearance with her yet-to-be-announced running mate will be Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Oklahoma State is one of multiple notable Power Four college football programs to make a change at head coach this season.
The Cowboys made the decision to part ways with Mike Gundy on Sept. 23, which came after Oklahoma State’s stunning upset loss to Tulsa. Over his 21 seasons, Gundy compiled a 170-90 overall record, finishing 102-72 in the Big 12. Gundy finished his career as the winningest coach in Oklahoma State history.
The Cowboys won the Big 12 in 2011, while the program also made 18 consecutive bowl appearances, winning 12 of those in Gundy’s tenure. He was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year three times, while also winning the Paul “Bear” Bryant Award in 2011. Gundy was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 2021.
Rumors have swirled about who could be tasked with replacing Gundy in Stillwater next season. Many names have been linked to the job, but the Cowboys could look to the NFL for their next head coach based on the latest predictive odds on Kalshi.
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson sits at the top of the list with a 27% chance to be named the next head coach at Oklahoma State. Additionally, Texas State head coach GJ Kinne (15%), Oklahoma offensive coordinator (9%), and North Texas head coach Eric Morris (9%) are among the other favorites.
Robinson has strong ties to Oklahoma State, where he played quarterback from 2005 to 2009 under Gundy. He took over as the starting quarterback as a sophomore, finishing the year with a single-season program record 3,671 total offensive yards. He led the Cowboys to the Insight Bowl, where he was named the MVP.
Over his four seasons in Stillwater, Robinson recorded 8,317 passing yards, 66 passing touchdowns, 31 interceptions, 1,858 rushing yards, and 22 rushing touchdowns. He was selected in the 7th round of the 2010 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.
Robinson began his coaching career in 2019, serving as the assistant quarterbacks coach for the Los Angeles Rams. He also spent one season as the wide receivers coach in 2020. In 2022, he was elevated to the pass game coordinator, where he helped lead the Rams to a win over the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.
When Raheem Morris accepted the head coaching role for the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, he hired Robinson to be the offensive coordinator. Under Robinson, the Falcons had the 7th-best passing offense in the NFL last season, finishing second in the NFC South with an 8-9 record.
The biggest question about Robinson is when he will be available to step away from the Falcons. The NFL regular season won’t end until Jan. 4th, which is after the college football transfer portal window opens on Jan. 2.
The Falcons are currently 3-5 overall and 3rd in the NFL South race. They have lost their last three games, including a one-point loss to the New England Patriots last weekend. If the Falcons fall out of the playoff race early, it could open the door for Robinson to make a move to Stillwater earlier than expected.
Until then, Oklahoma State will look to snap an eight-game losing streak against Kansas State next weekend. Kickoff is scheduled for Nov. 15 at Noon ET on ESPNU.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma City Thunder are teaming up with the Thunder Community Foundation, Homeland and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages to provide meal kits and resources to local families experiencing food insecurity.
Hundreds of meal kits will be given out in the coming days through the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Tinker Food Pantry, Diversion Hub, and the United Way of Central Oklahoma.
The effort comes apart as part of the Thunder’s annual Holiday Assist giving tradition, now in its 18th year. Additionally, the Thunder will provide holiday meals for hundreds more Oklahomans.
Through the Holiday Assist initiative, nearly three dozen scheduled events will take place in November and December. Those events range from serving holiday meals, providing groceries, distributing resources to nonprofits, shopping sprees and more.
“We’re honored to stand alongside our partners in supporting families across Oklahoma,” said Erin Oldfield, vice president of Community Engagement. “As we activate our 18th annual Holiday Assist tradition, we’re reminded that community connection has been at the core of our mission since our team’s inception in 2008. We’re grateful for the opportunity to help meet needs, share joy, and make a meaningful impact together.”
Events scheduled for November include a meal served by the full Thunder roster to clients of City Rescue Mission, and a fall carnival at the Boys of Girls Club of Oklahoma County hosted by the Oklahoma City Blue roster.
Additional Thanksgiving-themed events and food giveaways are planned with the YMCA, Resore OKC, Citizens Caring for Children and Positive Tomorrows.
In December, the full Thunder roster is slated to participate in a shopping spree with Sunbeam Family Services and the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program. The Oklahoma City Blue roster will also participate in a winter carnival at Positive Tomorrows, while Thunder entertainers will host a winter carnival for the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Tulsa.
Other events to cap off December include individual community player appearances and giving events, and the Thunder’s 12 Days of Giving, during which the team will surprise 12 local nonprofits with $1,000 worth of donated goods and supplies. Additional individual player appearances and community outreach events are also planned.
Carson Field has worked full-time in the sports media industry since 2020 in Colorado, Texas and Wyoming as well as nationally, and he has earned degrees from Arizona State University and Texas A&M University. When he isn’t covering the Sooners, he’s likely golfing, fishing or doing something else outdoors.
Twitter: https://x.com/carsondfield
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