Tag: 2022 Big 12 Championship

Social media reacts to Texas LB Jaylan Ford being snubbed by Big 12 coaches

Big 12 coaches owe Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford an apology.

Jaylan Ford had a historically great season at linebacker. Apparently not every all-conference voter took notice.

Ford was not voted as the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year for the 2022 season. The talented linebacker was toward the top of multiple statistical categories, as we noted earlier this week.

The first-year starter ranked second in the conference in tackles (108), second in interceptions (4) and first in forced fumbles (3). His well-rounded performance didn’t distract Big 12 coaches from Felix Anudike-Uzomah’s 7.5 sacks.

For context, Barryn Sorrell had 5.5 sacks and was not included on the first or second team, another snub in its own right. It was yet another of many instances Texas players did not receive due credit.

As you would imagine, the news caused on stir on social media. Here’s how those who watch the team took the news.

No. 1 Oklahoma takes on No. 7 Oklahoma State in Big 12 Championship game: Stream and broadcast info for Saturday

After wins on Friday, the Oklahoma Sooners and the Oklahoma State Cowgirls will face off in a Bedlam Big 12 championship showdown. Here’s how to watch the championship game.

The No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners play No. 7 Oklahoma State in the championship game of the Big 12 tournament on Saturday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Oklahoma Sooners got a fantastic start from Hope Trautwein in the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament, throwing a complete game shutout where she struck out 14 Iowa State Cyclones on the afternoon. Lynnsie Elam provided the offense with a grand slam to send the Sooners to the championship game to face off against Bedlam rival Oklahoma State.

Oklahoma State dispatched the only team to hand the Oklahoma Sooners a loss, the Texas Longhorns. The Cowgirls picked up the 6-1 win with Morgan Day leading the way with a complete game to finish the Longhorns’ Big 12 season. Oklahoma State went 4-0 against Texas this season and improve to 40-12 on the year.

With Jordy Bahl doubtful for Saturday’s matchup, it’s Bedlam for the Big 12 that will likely feature Nicole May in the circle for the Sooners and USA Softball National Player of the Year Finalist Kelly Maxwell pitching for the Cowgirls.

Oklahoma completed the three-game sweep of Oklahoma State to win the Big 12 regular season title for the 10th straight season. The Sooners outscored the Cowgirls 18-4 last weekend.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Saturday May 14, 2022
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. CST
  • TV Channel: ESPN 2 and streaming on ESPN+
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
  • Radio Broadcast: The game can be heard on 107.7 The Franchise in Oklahoma and nationwide on The Varsity app.

No. 1 Oklahoma vs No. 7 Oklahoma State injury report:

P Jordy Bahl is doubtful due to soreness.

Players to watch:

Oklahoma

Jocelyn Alo: .481 batting average with 24 home runs and 64 RBIs.

Tiare Jennings: .383 batting average with 22 home runs and 67 RBIs.

Grace Lyons: .428 batting average with 18 home runs and 53 RBIs

Nicole May: 12-0 with a 0.97 ERA, 73 strikeouts in 67 innings pitched.

Hope Trautwein: 16-0 with a 0.16 ERA, 135 strikeouts in 88 innings pitched.

Oklahoma State:

Katelynn Carwile: .348 batting average with six home runs and 30 RBIs.

Miranda Elish: .347 batting average with six home runs and 30 RBIs.

Sydney Pennington: .326 batting average with 10 home runs and 42 RBIs.

Kelly Maxwell: 16-4 with a 1.30 ERA, 237 strikeouts in 145.1 innings pitched.