Oklahoma
Why Venables Thought Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold Played His Best Game against Ole Miss
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables believes Jackson Arnold’s return as QB1 was his best outing yet this season.
After being benched Week 4 against Tennessee and serving as freshman Michael Hawkins Jr.’s backup for three games, Arnold, a sophomore, was the starter once again when the Sooners played Ole Miss on Saturday in Oxford. It was the first time since Week 3 against Tulane that Arnold started and finished a game, and only the third time he’s played a complete game this season.
Arnold was the presumed starter when the season began after making his first start in OU’s bowl game last year after Dillon Gabriel entered the transfer portal. Even after that one rocky start, Arnold was thought to be the future face of the program as a 5-star recruit out of Denton (TX) Guyer High School.
Although the Sooners lost 26-14 on Saturday and Arnold’s stats won’t garner him any weekly awards, his head coach was still impressed with the performance and the offense’s improvement overall, especially considering the circumstances.
“Jackson gets a lot of credit,” Venables said Monday during his weekly coach’s show. “That position, as we know, a lot of times, he gets way too much blame and way too much credit. But again, that was easily, again, playing the team that he’s playing as well on top of all that, his best game of the season.”
Jackson finished with 182 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 71% of his passes, which was a career-best. He was most dangerous with his legs, though, at least when given the chance.
He carried the ball 24 times for 39 yards. However, Arnold accomplished all that he did while his offensive line gave up a program-record 10 sacks, which Venables said Monday night was only seven true sacks considering the other three were on designed quarterback runs that went for a loss.
If those 10 sacks were erased from the stat sheet, Arnold would have rushed for 103 yards. That would have been a career-high for Arnold and also would have been the first time this season an OU player rushed for over 100 yards in a game.
The only blemish Arnold had as a ball carrier was a fumble when he was sacked for an 11-yard loss.
“(Arnold) had a winning performance when it comes to making decisions and accuracy and taking care of the ball,” Venables said. “Again, the mesh charge, he had no chance on the fumble, and they’re in a really good call to disrupt the play. The back’s got to be over. He’s got to align a little more precise that potentially can help you. That’s a nice play there.
“Again, I thought several times he kept his eyes down the field under pressure, bought some time with his legs and then make good decisions about when to keep it and then when to deliver it, and they did a nice job play design to have some outlets and some check downs too, that they had a chance to gain positive yardage, as well.”
ICE plans to sell or transfer $700m in empty warehouses
US Immigration & Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to sell or transfer seven unused warehouse facilities that were purchased as part of a major immigrant detention expansion effort.
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President Donald Trump announced June 27 he would nominate Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to serve as director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“The Senate must CONFIRM Lance, IMMEDIATELY — Do not delay,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, calling Schroyer a “patriot” and asserting he would help carry out Trump’s broader immigration push to detain and deport individuals the administration describes as serious criminal offenders.
The move to fill the position comes months after Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE who oversaw immigration enforcement crackdowns linked to killings in Minnesota and Illinois, resigned as acting director at the end of May.
Schroyer has over 29 years in law enforcement in Oklahoma and is a U.S. Marine, Trump said. Most recently, Schroyer’s spearheaded federal-local immigration enforcement partnerships with ICE, including a program that allows state and local agencies to assist federal immigration authorities.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also praised the selection, saying Schroyer’s background positions him to advance the administration’s immigration enforcement goals and called on the Senate to act quickly to confirm him.
Who is Lance Schroyer?
Schroyer currently serves as senior adviser to the Department of Homeland Security, where he helps coordinate immigration enforcement strategy and interagency cooperation among federal, state and local partners, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
He previously served as a major with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, overseeing emergency and special operations units that handled disaster response, civil disturbance planning, abducted child recovery efforts and tactical operations.
ICE leadership vacancy and broader enforcement debate
ICE has not had a Senate-confirmed director since early 2017 and has largely been led by acting officials.
The nomination comes as the agency continues to play a central role in Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda. The Trump administration has expanded detention and deporation efforts as part of the president’s goals to crack down on people entering the country illegally. Immigration rights groups have raised concerns about civil liberties and detention conditions. ICE has faced scrutiny over enforcement actions and deaths in custody, including incidents that have prompted protests and public debate.
ICE’s detention strategies continue to evolve, including adjustments to how custody facilities are planned and utilized. At the same time, immigration enforcement officers are being deployed in more states, pointing to a wider national presence as part of the administration’s enforcement efforts.
Contributing: Reuters
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com, or on X @athompsonUSAT
Nowata County Emergency Management is urging motorists to avoid several roads across the county as flooding continues following recent heavy rainfall.
Officials reported water over a bridge on County Road 408 south of Road 2, between Roads 2 and 3.
Roads to Avoid
Emergency management officials issued the following road advisories:
- Road 21 between Roads 420 and 419
- Road 419 north of U.S. Highway 60
- Road 420 between Roads 27 and 28
- Road 27 west of Road 421 near Panther Creek
Officials say these roads should be avoided because of flooding.
Road 2 Closed
Emergency management also announced that Road 2 (EW 2) is closed.
Officials said some areas of the roadway have approximately 12 inches of standing water.
Drivers are encouraged to avoid flooded roadways and seek alternate routes until water recedes.
Resources at Oklahoma City’s Animal Welfare are stretched thin after taking in more than 500 animals in an emergency rescue. Police arrested four people and saved the animals on Thursday in a methamphetamine bust at a home near southeast 15th and High Avenue.
FIRST REPORTED: Four arrested after 30 pounds of meth, hundreds of animals seized from Oklahoma City home
Oklahoma City’s Development Services Director Brock Rowe answered questions about the largest animal seizure in the city’s history.
How many animals were rescued and what species were found?
Animal control officers rescued 523 animals. There were about 470 ducks, chickens, pigeons, and peacocks gathered from the property. Officers took 49 dogs, an unspecified number of cats, one horse, and reptiles.
What is the latest on the animals’ health and condition?
The animals were “taken care of pretty good” and did not appear to be severely abused of malnourished. The situation is believed to be animal hoarding, meaning there were simply too many animals on the property. Staff worked overnight to ensure the animals have food, clean water, bedding and proper car.
What resources is the shelter using to care for so many animals?
The shelter is using temporary crates, kennels, and indoor spaces to accommodate the overflow, especially for birds, while larger animals like the horse are kept outside. Animal welfare officials are reaching out to local partners and organizations that specialize in livestock and birds to help house and care for some of the animals. The shelter is running a “name your price” adoption event to quickly move existing animals out and free up space.
Are the animals considered evidence, and when could they become available for adoption or transfer?
The animals are currently on hold as evidence, and adoption or transfer will only happen after the legal process determines when they can be released.
What is the status of the criminal investigation, and are additional charges expected?
Police arrested four men on drug trafficking complaints during the warrant search. No word if the men will face charges for the animals.
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