"If Anderson doesn't get POY it's a crime. Not even close."--Jim Traber on WWLS

 

True dat.

 

HOWEVER--I would predict Anderson has monster game against at least one of either Texas or KU. If he does, and OSU wins either of those games, he's probably locked POY.

 

That being said I live in Austin and they'll be gunnin for Big Game down here. They have their own "James" down here, I wouldn't be surprised at all of Damian James went off Wed. night. Pokes really need to show up and give horns a game. They've blown us out last two trips to Austin. Pokes better not lay another egg or they could go into another funk.

 

Never say never!

 

Calling out? I've paid my time in Blacklist Hell--I'm sure I'll be there a few more times before I kick the bucket!!!!

 

Incidentally--I'm working on a story right now called the Bucket List for Oklahoma...

 

any ideas? ie--what are the 50 things every Oklahoman should do before they "kick the bucket?"

 

For instance--

 

1. Watch the sun set over Black Mesa

2. Two step at Cains

3. Eat cheesy fries at Joes

 

............

 

Homer pick.

 

OK--see game at Owen Field and visit Switzer Center

Play round of golf at Jimmie Austin (best public course in the state)

 

there's lots to do--may have to up it from 50 to 103 (years of statehood)

 

Noodle at Eufala

 

Four wheel at Little Sahara

 

Eat a Fried Pie in the Arbuckles

 

That's true--they're way overrated!

 

OK Carl--name five things every one should do in Oklahoma before the "big one"

 

* See an OSU basketball game at GIA (preferably a Bedlam Game)

you could have easily have done this two weeks ago. there was probably 1k empty seats.

Round of golf at Karsten Creek, one of the sweetest courses in the nation (too bad it costs hundreds of dollars to play).

Storm chasing.

 

Speaking of over-rated.  Been there 3 times and never had a good experience.

Blueberry pancakes at the Diner

a Meer's burger

 

 

All good "must-dos" guys...also need other experiences (float the Illinois is a goodun)--like:

 

Go to WoodyFest in Okemah

Take your picture in front of the Round Barn in Arcadia

Go to the livestock sale in Beaver

Road trip on the Talihina? (Talimina?--what's the name of the road where JFK visited?)

 Scope out the Prairie Parthenon near Mocane

 

I need some stuff SE and SW--around Altus or Ft. Sill and Little Dixie

 

visit Custer's Next-to-Last Stand (what's the name of that monument near Cheyenne???)

 

greek--now that's a funny right? Or am I missing something?!

 

Also--where was it near Tahlequah that Sam Houston hung out with the Cherokees before he liberated Texas?? Also--can you still see the dents in the shed behind Mickey Mantle's house (isn't that in Commerce?)

 

Oh oh oh!! And everybody's got to visit the Dog Iron Ranch!!!!

 

Is the Blue Whale still at Verdigris? What about that huge Cowboy statue almost as big as Big Tex somewhere up around Tulsa (Grove maybe??)

 

sorry, jimmie austin is not as good as karsten creek.  played both, kc is freaking awesome.  just as good as oak tree national (before otn re-did everything) imo.  kc costs too much to play now  jimmie austin also raised their rates

 

james a. should be poy, but collins will get lots of votes due to ku being so strong

 

-agree with talimina drive-awesome

- agree with meers burger, also get the banana pudding

-eat at Catfish Platter (outside of madill and kinston on hwy 99, 1 mile north of texas border) best catfish i have ever had.  family run.

-fish any lake at sunrise or sunset.  being out in the middle of the water at that time is awesome. 

 

Snow--

I'm an OSU guy and agree to a certain extent that Karsten is "better" than Jimmie Austin. However--at Karsten they could care less if anybody besides the players ever played it again. That's a training ground for the best D1 golf program. It's like Ou football practice fields--it's there for the scholarship players, the rest of us they could give diddly squat about. Jimmie Austin on the other hand hosted the USGA Publinx. It's a Perry Maxwell course (same as Southern Hills and Dornick) totally open to the public and a very good walker's course, welcoming, encouraging and inviting  to general public, the type of course we need more of in America. It's also a great practice facility (range and shortgame areas) besides being near campus and home to Sooner golf teams. Honestly it's just one of my top 10 golf experiences anywhere and I've a played from coast to coast. As much as I enjoy Karsten, I would much rather play five rounds at JA for the price of one at Karsten. Karsten off the tips is a monster. JA from the back tees--a fair test for anyone who can drive it 250 (and keep it in play) with some iron game.

 

That's true kro. Don't get me wrong--it's the greatest thing that ever happened to OSU. And yes memberships are availiable (outside the radius--Holder didn't want to destroy the membership at Stillwater Country Club). And the Boone cottages are available to members and guests when Boone's not using them. But the point I'm making is the fees are exorbitantly high not to pay for the course or maintenance (that's endowed) but basically to restrict play. Karsten exists for one purpose: proving ground for national champions and future tour professionals. The rest is secondary. That being said I can strongly recommend anybody to visit the pro shop or have lunch at the grill next time they're in Stillwater. That's all open to public--and one of best bacon charburgers on the planet. But if you're going to play--have to be guest of a member and ready to pay the full load--what are green fees now $200/ round?

 

The grill and pro shop are in the same room--public welcome. Right across the main room is the hall with all the trophies and All Americans. Every Poke should own a Karsten cap or visor.

 

pretty neat website:

 

http://www.cowboygolfcamp.com/ - http://www.cowboygolfcamp.com/