Bedlam football
OU coach Bob Stoops reacts after the Bedlam college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Staff Photographers from The Oklahoman covered the big game last night in Stillwater. The reaction photos after the game tell the story better than I could. To see a gallery featuring all 82 pictures that were turned in from the game, click here.
An Oklahoma State fan reacts in the stands after the 47-41 loss to Oklahoma during the Bedlam college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
A broken OSU fan's paddle fell to the sideline during the Bedlam college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010. OU won, 47-41. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Pictures I Like-Not counting football
We’ve had a good look at football this week. Now, here’s a collection of some non-football images from Merlin (our archive) that deserve a second look.
A crowd gathers near a flag before a ceremony to retire flags in Choctaw Creek Park, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Shannon Semet, of Oklahoma City, looks out of balloon artwork by artist Jason Hackenwerth during the Creativity World Forum at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
The Boys team from Oklahoma Christian Schools prays before their 3A race, during the State Cross County meet for Classes 2A and 3A at Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech in Shawnee, OK, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. By Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman
Convicted embezzler Roger Melson gives his wife, Carol, a long hug, before leaving the courtroom after receiving his sentence from Judge Watson in his courtroom in the Oklahoma County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon, Nov.9, 2010, Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
From right, OSU's Taylor Mathews (10), Kyndall Treadwell (5) and Megan Marchesano (16) celebrate a goal by Marchesano as OU's Samantha Howell (17) walks by in the first half of the Bedlam women's soccer game between Oklahoma State and Oklahoma at John Crain Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, October 29, 2010. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Community Christian coach Josh Norman gets splashed with water as they celebrate the Royals win over Windsor Hills during the Christian Schools championship game at Moore High School's football stadium in Moore, Oklahoma on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010. Community Christian Schools won the game 64-0. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
A look back at Bedlam football
Here’s a look at some of the OU and OSU football photos from the history of Bedlam. We’ve made a photo gallery with these shots and more pictures of Bedlam football history here. We hope these will help to get you in the mood for Saturday’s big game.
"The University of Oklahoma-Oklahoma A&M game was complete in every respect when the inevitable dog got in the picture. The eyes of the some 30,000 Stillwater spectators, however, were on Jack Mitchell, Sooner quarterback, about to cross the double stripe. Mitchell took the ball on the Aggie 14, cut around end on the optional play and headed for the corner for the score. Oklahoma won the bell-clapper battle, 19-15." Staff photo taken with Big Bertha by A.Y. Owen on Nov. 27, 1948
Cowboy quarterback Charlie Weatherbie is about to lose his helmet and his head may not be too secure after a smothering tackle by Lee Roy Selmon during the Bedlam college football game between OU and OU on Nov 30, 1974. OU won, 44-13. Staff photo by Bob Albright
Charlie Weatherbie, OSU quarterback who came in to lead his team to victory over OU, spends a personal moment on the sidelines in Norman after the outcome was assured in the Bedlam college football game on October 23, 1976. Staff photo by Bob Albright
The Oklahoma defense puts the skids on a rushing attempt by OSU fullback Will Timmons during the Bedlam college football game on Nov. 30, 1985. Staff Photo by Paul Hellstern
OU head college football coach Barry Switzer is carried off the field on the shoulders of Billy Dykes, left, and Chris Wilson after defeating OSU on Saturday, Nov 5, 1988 in the Bedlam college football game. Staff photo by David McDaniel
The OSU sideline erupts after a fourth-quarter touchdown gives OSU the lead and win over OU during the Bedlam college football game between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, Saturday Nov. 24, 2001, in Norman, Okla. Staff photo by Nate Billings.
OU's Adrian Peterson leaps over OSU's Daniel McLemore during the University of Oklahoma at Oklahoma State University Bedlam college football at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., October 30, 2004. By Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman
OU's Sam Bradford is flipped out of bounds by OSU's Orie Lemon during the second half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) at Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, in Stillwater, Okla. STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER
OU's Ryan Broyles celebrates after the Bedlam college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) at Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, in Stillwater, Okla. STAFF PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY
Be sure to check out more photos in our Bedlam gallery. We’ll have an update this weekend with pictures from the game. Until then, have a happy Thanksgiving.
-Nate Billings
OU pictures, looking forward to Bedlam 2010
Here is the second installment of the photo department’s look at some of our favorite photos for both Oklahoma State and Oklahoma this season, as we prepare for Saturday’s bedlam matchup in Stillwater. Today’s entry has OU football pictures, and Tomorrow we will post some of the best pictures from past Bedlam football games.
Oklahoma's Kenny Stills (4) spikes the ball after a touchdown reception during the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Texas Tech Red Raiders (TTU) at the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in Norman, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Aaron Williams (4) of Texas tries to make an interception but cannot hold on to a pass intended for OU's Ryan Broyles (85) in the second quarter of the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Texas Longhorns (UT) at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Dallas, Texas. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
OU's David King, right, and Jeremy Beal force Tim Jefferson of Air Force to fumble during the second half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Air Force Falcons at the Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, in Norman, Okla. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma's Ryan Broyles (85) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Utah State University Aggies (USU) at the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Norman, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
OU's DeMarco Murray (7) dives for a touchdown in front of Blake Gideon (21) and Chykie Brown (8) of Texas in the fourth quarter during the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Texas Longhorns (UT) at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Dallas, Texas. OU won, 28-20. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
OU's Ryan Broyles scores a touchdown in front of Utah State's Chris Randle during the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Utah State University Aggies (USU) at the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Norman, Okla. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
DeMarco Murray (7) is tackled by Greg Reid (5) as Christian Jones (7) leaps over them during the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and Florida State University Seminoles (FSU) at the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 11 2010, in Norman, Okla. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma's Landry Jones (12) reacts as he walks off the field after a Mossis Madu fumble in the red zone during the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Missouri Tigers (MU) on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, in Columbia, Mo. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Jamell Fleming (32) strips a pass from receiver Armon Binns (80) in the end zone during the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Cincinnati Bearcats (UC) at Paul Brown Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman
Check back Wednesday for more photos on the lead up to Bedlam.
-Chris Landsberger
OSU pictures, looking forward to Bedlam 2010
With the big game this Saturday between Oklahoma State and Oklahoma, we thought we’d take a look at some of our favorite photos for both teams from this season. Today’s entry has OSU football pictures. Tomorrow we’ll have shots from OU. Come back on Wednesday too when we will post some of the best pictures from past Bedlam football games.
The OSU Cowboys runs on the field before the college football game between Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
OSU's Justin Blackmon (81) stiff arms Donnell Golden (40) of Troy in the first quarter during the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the Troy University Trojans at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Kansas State's Aubrey Quarles (89) reacts as the Oklahoma State defense celebrates an interception during the second half of the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the Kansas State University Wildcats (KSU) on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, in Manhattan, Kan. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
OSU's Dan Bailey celebrates after making the game-winning field goal during the college football game between Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
OSU's Kendall Hunter (24) scores a touchdown as Troy's Donnell Golden (40) tries to tackle him during the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the Troy University Trojans at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
OSU's Brandon Weeden celebrates a touchdown during the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the Baylor University Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
OSU's Joseph Randle (1) dives for a touchdown as Terrance Bullitt (1) of Texas Tech defends in the first quarter during the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and Texas Tech University Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, October 16, 2010. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma State's Justin Blackmon (81) celebrates with Brandon Weeden (3) as he comes off the field late in the fourth quarter during the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the Baylor University Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. Weeden set an OSU single game passing record. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
OSU's Justin Blackmon (81) makes a catch for a touchdown in the first quarter during the college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the Baylor University Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Check back tomorrow and Wednesday for more photos on the lead up to Bedlam.
-Nate Billings
‘Check your self!!’
There’s a new sign in the catwalk at the OKC Arena. Printed on a piece of typing paper, it reads ‘It is 96 feet from here to the floor. If you drop something it is probably going to kill somebody. Check your self!!’ I like the new sign. Good advice and a good place to end our recent hiatus on Alternate Crop. Here’s a few Thunder basketball pictures that you didn’t see in the newspaper.
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant puts up a shot and draws a foul from San Antonio's Tiago Splitter during their NBA basketball game in downtown Oklahoma City on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010.Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Photographers from The Oklahoman use eight strobes, mounted in the catwalks of the OKC Arena, to light up the action on the court. A receiver is mounted to the lights, and we have transmitters mounted on the cameras we use sitting behind the baseline on the court. I usually use one camera with the lights and one without. Here’s what a difference that burst of light makes to the camera settings. I took the picture above at 400 ISO, f. 4.5 at 1/250th of a second. Sarah Phipps took the picture below with a 300mm lens, ISO 3200, f. 2.8 at 1/1600th of a second. We post photo galleries of the Thunder games with all the images we’ve turned in after each game. You can see those galleries and more by clicking here.
Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant dunks the ball over Chicago's Kurt Thomas and C.J. Watson during the season opener NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls in the Oklahoma City Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Thabo Sefolosha goes to the basket in front of Philadelphia's Elton Brand, left, and Thaddeus Young during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Oklahoma City Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City's Serge Ibaka (9) shoots a layup over Boston's Marquis Daniels (8) during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at the Oklahoma City Arena. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Taking another look
A boat for sale along Highway 74 north of Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
I spend a lot of time looking at photography magazines, websites and books. National Geographic, one of my favorites, regularly delivers beautiful images of exotic places around the world to my home in Oklahoma City. Photographs from Azerbaijan, Egypt, the Sea of Japan, Central America and other places that I’ll probably never see are beautiful and awe-inspiring. I can see why people are inspired to travel after seeing those images, but I take a different inspiration away from National Geographic and websites like VII Photo Agency and Magnum. Instead of yearning to get away to see beauty, I try to look at my local world through fresh eyes.
After working at five newspapers, all in Oklahoma, I’ve been all over the state. I’ve traveled Highway 33 to Highway 74 from Kingfisher to Oklahoma City probably a hundred times. On the way back from a sports assignment on Tuesday afternoon, I slowed down a bit, pulled on to side streets and challenged myself to see the exotic side of a small part of my home state that I’m used to speeding by at 65 mph.
A tree sits alone in a pasture off a gravel road near Highway 74 north of Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Daylight savings is over, so the light starts to look pretty as early as 4:30 pm. I watched dust on country roads swirl in the wind and looked at open pastures under a nearly cloudless, blue sky. Extraordinary images depending on where you live; or maybe you just need to slow down and take another look at your world. That landlocked boat is going for $300, by the way.
-John Clanton
For the Love of Cars
A 1952 Porsche 356 Cabriolet owned by Dr. Robert Wilson is the oldest surviving Porsche sold in America according to Porsche. It was rescued from a salvage yard and restored. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman.
Make no mistake, being a photographer for a newspaper is a great job, but most of the time we take photos for stories that, while interesting and challenging, are not by choice. Oct. 27 was different. There was an assignment I wanted to do. I mean REALLY wanted to do. The oldest Porsche sold in America, a 1952 Porsche Cabriolet.
As a life-long car enthusiast, there are few things I would rather do than photograph cars or talk about cars. I got the bug from my Dad. During my middle and high school years he bought, worked on and traded sports cars and I went along for the ride. At one point Dad had a yellow 1956 Porsche 356a with a sunroof, so that piqued my interest in Dr. Robert Wilson’s Porsche.
I love to explore the lines of the older cars that were built when the designers ruled, not the accountants and marketing teams. And this 356 is a jewel. Learning about the history of the car was exciting. To learn more, watch the video.
Hope you enjoy looking at the photos as much as I did taking them. To see a gallery click here
The front hood of a 1952 Porsche 356 Cabriolet owned by Dr. Robert Wilson is the oldest surviving Porsche sold in America according to Porsche. It was rescued from a salvage yard and restored. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman.
-Doug Hoke
Celebrating birthdays
Emerson High School is Oklahoma City Public Schools’ alternative high school. For most students, it’s a last attempt to stay in school and get an education. One of the programs on campus, The Teen Outreach Program or TOP, helps teen mothers. For TOP students in Randa Pirrong’s career orientation class, birthdays are a special event. Volunteers from St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, bring food and cake to the school every month to help the students celebrate their birthdays. Pirrong says that for some of the students, who now have children of their own, this is the first birthday party they’ve ever had.
-John Clanton
Election night
Governor-elect of Oklahoma Mary Fallin and her husband Wade Christensen greet supporters as they take the stage during the Republican Watch Party at the Marriott in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010.Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Voters elected Mary Fallin as Governor of Oklahoma last night over Democrat Jari Askins. Staff Photographers from The Oklahoman photographed watch parties around the city. In the spirit of Alternate Crop, here are a few pictures that didn’t run in the newspaper. To see all the pictures that we turned in last night click here or read complete election coverage by clicking here.
Supporters react as they watch results during a Democratic watch party in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Deloris Bradford (center) celebrates as she watches election results from around the country on the television during the Republican Watch Party at the Marriott in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010.Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Mary Fallin greets supporters at the republican Watch Party at the Marriott on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Visitors to the Republican watch party sit on the stage and photograph a speaker during the Republican Watch Party at the Marriott in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010.Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
