Labor Day quarterbacking
OSU's Kye Staley (9), middle, leaps on the back of Joseph Randle (1) in front of Tracy Moore (87) as they celebrate a touchdown run by Randle in the second quarter during a college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) Ragin' Cajuns at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Staff Photographers at The Oklahoman covered the start of the 2011-2012 college football season on Saturday. The Oklahoma Sooners beat the University of Tulsa in Norman, while in Stillwater, the Cowboys beat the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Here are a couple of pictures that the staff turned in from the games.
You can follow these links to see pictures from the OSU game or the OU game, or read more about the games by clicking here.
Sooner fans celebrate after a touchdown by Oklahoma's Dominique Whaley (8) during the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tulsa University Hurricanes (TU) at the Gaylord Family-Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Norman, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Fans pass a fan through the crowd after a score during the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tulsa University Hurricanes (TU) at the Gaylord Family-Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Norman, Okla. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman
OSU's Markelle Martin (10) defends a pass intended for Andrew Joseph (18) of ULL in the third quarter during a college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) Ragin' Cajuns at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma's Landry Jones (12) and Ryan Broyles (85) celebrate after a touchdown during the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tulsa University Hurricanes (TU) at the Gaylord Family-Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 47-14. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma State's Joseph Randle (1) and Tracy Moore (87)celebrate a touchdown during a college football game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) Ragin' Cajuns at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Being Stephen and more football
Stephen Cully and his teammates get dressed before practice in the locker room at Konawa High School in Konawa, Okla., on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Last week I traveled to Konawa, Oklahoma to photograph Stephen Cully for a story by Staff Writer Jason Kersey. Stephen, who plays fullback and linebacker for the Tigers, was born with Amniotic Band Syndrome. You can read Jason’s story about Stephen and his impact on the community by clicking here, or take a look at more of our nDepth pages.
Here are a couple of pictures from last night’s games and some links to photo galleries from the games we covered on Thursday night and on Friday night.
High school football fans wait for the start of Del City's football game against Midwest City in Del City, Okla., Friday, September 2, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Moore quarterback Corey Reeves narrowly misses a tackle attempt by Westmoore's Preston Higgins (left) during their high school football game at Moore Stadium in Moore, Oklahoma on Friday, September 2, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Football season has arrived
Casady and Heritage Hall play as the sun sets behind the stadium during their high school football game at Heritage Hall in Oklahoma City on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
We’ve been busy photographing scrimmages, practices and portraits, but the football season officially started on Thursday night. Every week you can see photo galleries from the high school and college games that we photograph.
Here’s some images from tonight’s games around the metro.We covered Casady versus Heritage Hall, Edmond North against Southmoore, Oklahoma Centennial against Capitol Hill and Norman versus Norman North.
You can see all the pictures we turned in by clicking here. There will be more high school games on Friday night. And on Saturday, OU and OSU start their seasons. Look for more photos from us throughout the season.
Edmond North's Jarion Tudman (1) pushes past Southmoore's Colton Shackelford (38) for a touchdown during a high school football game between Edmond North and Southmoore in Moore, Okla., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
The Capitol Hill football team lifts their helmets during the kickoff of a football game against Oklahoma Centennial at Star Spencer in Oklahoma City, Thursday, September 1, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Norman High's Michael Beard (19) knocks the ball from the hands of quarterback Peyton Gavras (13) in the first half as the Norman High School Tigers play the Norman North Timberwolves at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Thursday, Sept 1, 2011, in Norman, Okla. The Tigers recovered the ball. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman
Edmond North fans cheer during a high school football game between Edmond North and Southmoore in Moore, Okla., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
Terry Davis of Oklahoma Centennial fights off Capitol Hill's Denny Do during a high school football game at Star Spencer in Oklahoma City, Thursday, September 1, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Recent unpublished pictures
The Honor Guard stands at attention as the casket of 1st Lt. Damon Leehan is unloaded from a plane at the Oklahoma Air National Guard near Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Sometimes there just isn’t enough room in the newspaper for all the pictures that we take. I’ve written about this before, but to put it in perspective, in the last 20 days, we’ve put roughly 1,900 pictures into the Merlin archive system. 1,400 or so were never published in the paper, although many of those have been seen online in our photo galleries, in blog posts or in slideshows.
Here are a few of the many pictures that you may not have seen in the newspaper.
Yukon's Derek Deeds reaches for the ball but comes up short during a high school football scrimmage at Putnam City in Oklahoma City, Friday, August 19, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Generals cornerback Cheyenne Williams (81) is greeted by his girlfriend, Claribel Zamudio, after a scrimmage at U.S. Grant High School on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011. Photo by Zach Gray, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Final images from the Fiesta Bowl
Oklahoma's Cameron Kenney (6) pushes Connecticut's Harris Agbor (25) on his way to a touchdown during the Fiesta Bowl college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Connecticut Huskies in Glendale, Ariz., at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Staff Photographer Bryan Terry traveled to Arizona last week to photograph the Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Connecticut Huskies play in the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday night. By the time the trophy was presented to Bob Stoops and his Sooners, Bryan had about 15 minutes to sort through his images and get them transmitted back to the newspaper to meet deadlines. Bryan took over 1,400 images as OU beat the Huskies 48-20. Take a look at the best images from the game or read about the game by clicking here.
Oklahoma's Patrick O'Hara (43), left, and Oklahoma's Austin Haywood (89) bring down Connecticut's Nick Williams (31)during the Fiesta Bowl college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Connecticut Huskies in Glendale, Ariz., at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
Biletnikoff Award Winner Justin Blackmon
Oklahoma State University’s Biletnikoff Award Winner Justin Blackmon leave the field after the Bedlam game against Oklahoma University. The sophomore had a great season edging out his rival to the south Ryan Broyles to with the honor of the nations best receiver. He has come a long was since I first took a photo of him back in 2007 when he was still in school at Plainview High School. -Chris Landsberger
Oklahoma State's Justin Blackmon walks off the field after the Cowboys 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
Plainview High School wide receiver Justin Blackmon poses for a photo at Plainview High School on Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, in Ardmore, Okla. Blackmon is producing huge stats on the field this season, and hopes to get noticed by Division 1A colleges. By CHRIS LANDSBERGER, The Oklahoman
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
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
