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Oklahoma State Cowboys
University	Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Conference	Big 12
NCAA	Division I
Athletics director	Mike Holder
Location	Stillwater, OK
Varsity Teams	16
Stadium	Boone Pickens Stadium
Arena	Gallagher-Iba Arena
Mascot	Pistol Pete
Nickname	Cowboys Cowgirls Pokes Aggies
Colors	Orange and Black
Homepage	OKState.com

Oklahoma State Cowboys (Cowgirls) are the athletic teams that represent Oklahoma State University. Their mascot is a cowboy named Pistol Pete. The school colors are orange, black, and white. Oklahoma State was formerly called Oklahoma A&M with the nickname being Aggies. Oklahoma State participates in the NCAA's Division I-A and in the Big 12 Conference's South division. The university's current athletic director is Mike Holder. In total, Oklahoma State has 48 team national titles, the fourth-most team national championships in the country. These national titles have come in wrestling (34), golf (10), basketball (2), baseball (1), and cross country (1). Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... Oklahoma State University, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is an institution of higher learning founded in 1890 as a land-grant university, known as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (Oklahoma A&M). ... Image File history File links Osu_ath_brand. ... Oklahoma State University, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is an institution of higher learning founded in 1890 as a land-grant university, known as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (Oklahoma A&M). ... Categories: College athletics conferences ... Stillwater is a city located in Payne County, Oklahoma. ... Official language(s) None Capital Oklahoma City Largest city Oklahoma City Area  Ranked 20th  - Total 69,960 sq mi (181,196 km²)  - Width 230 miles (370 km)  - Length 298 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ... Boone Pickens Stadium, formerly known as Lewis Field, is home to the Oklahoma State University college football program. ... South side view of Gallagher-Iba Arena. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (600x670, 57 KB) Oklahoma State Universitys Pistol Pete alternate logo, as listed in the Oklahoma State style guide. ... Taken from OSUs official athletic web site, http://www. ... See also Orange (disambiguation) for other meanings of the word. ... This article is about the color black; for other uses, see Black (disambiguation). ... Oklahoma State University, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is an institution of higher learning founded in 1890 as a land-grant university, known as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (Oklahoma A&M). ... The classic vision of the American cowboy, as portrayed by Frederic Remington A cowboy (Spanish: vaquero) tends cattle and horses on cattle ranches in North and South America. ... Taken from OSUs official athletic web site, http://www. ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often pronounced N-C-Double-A or N-C-Two-A) is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletics programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... The Big 12 Conference is a college athletic conference of twelve schools located in the central United States. ...

Men's basketball

Oklahoma State first took the basketball court in the 1907-1908 season. ^[1] Under legendary head coach Henry Iba, Oklahoma A&M Aggies (now Oklahoma State) won NCAA championships in consecutive years, 1945-1946. Those championship teams were led by Bob Kurland, the game's first seven-foot-tall player. Throughout Iba's 36-year tenure as head coach (nearly all while also serving as the athletic director), the Cowboys won 655 games and were known for their tough, man-to-man defense. One of Iba's students, Eddie Sutton, was named head coach in 1990, leading the team to two more Final Four appearances. His son, Sean, also a former Cowboy player, took over head coaching duties in 2006. 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Henry Payne Hank Iba (b. ... Oklahoma State Coach Eddie Sutton Eddie Sutton (born March 12, 1936 in Bucklin, Kansas) is currently the head coach of the Oklahoma State University mens basketball program. ... Final Four is a sports term that is commonly applied to the last four teams remaining in a playoff tournament. ... Sean Sutton (born October 4, 1968 in Twin Falls, Idaho, USA) is currently the head coach of the Oklahoma State University mens basketball program. ...

2001 plane crash

On January 27, 2001, one of two planes carrying Oklahoma State staff and players crashed in a snow storm near Byers, Colorado, killing all 10 on board. The plane was on its way back from a loss against the University of Colorado. Those killed included Nate Flemings, a freshman guard; Dan Lawson, a junior guard; Bill Teegins, radio sportscaster of OSU basketball and sports anchor on CBS affiliate KWTV-9 in Oklahoma City; Kendall Durfey, television and radio engineer; Will Hancock, media relations coordinator; Pat Noyes, director of basketball operations; Brian Luinstra, athletic trainer; Jared Weiberg, student assistant; Denver Mills, pilot; and Bjorn Falistrom, co-pilot. ^[2] January 27 is the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Byers is a census-designated place located in Arapahoe County, Colorado. ... The University of Colorado (CU) System consists of five campuses: University of Colorado at Boulder University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Colorado at Denver University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Fitzsimons campus of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, scheduled to open in 2007 in Aurora, Colorado... KWTV, Channel 9 is the CBS affiliate in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ... Downtown Oklahoma City The State Capitol of Oklahoma From The South Motto: Nickname: Capital of the New Century Founded 1889 Incorporated County Oklahoma County Cleveland County Canadian County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Mick Cornett Area  - Total  - Water 1,608. ...

Wrestling

Main article: Oklahoma State Cowboys Wrestling

Oklahoma State wrestling's tradition started in 1916 when Edward C. Gallagher, whose name is part of Gallagher-Iba Arena, became head coach. With his expertise in anatomy, he pioneered the sport of wrestling. ^[3] Gallagher coached the Cowboys until his death in 1940 from pneumonia. ^[4] During those 24 years, Gallagher had 11 team national titles, 19 undefeated seasons, and a 138-5-4 winning record. ^[4] The Oklahoma State Cowboys are the most storied Division I college wrestling program in NCAA history. ... The Oklahoma State Cowboys are the most storied Division I college wrestling program in NCAA history. ... 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Edward C. Gallagher was the Oklahoma A&M wrestling coach from 1916-1940. ... South side view of Gallagher-Iba Arena. ... Anatomical drawing of the human muscles from the Encyclopédie. ...

After his death, Art Griffith took over and proceeded to win two straight national championships. Due to World War II, Oklahoma State wrestling was force off the mat for three years. After the war, Griffith coached for another 11 years and won six more national championships in that time. Due to health reasons, Art Griffith resigned as head coach and Myron Roderick took over. At 23 years old, Roderick became the youngest coach to win a national championship in 1958. Roderick proceeded to win another 5 championships. In 1970, Myron Roderick stepped down to take an executive position with the U.S. Wrestling Federation. Former Stillwater High School coach Tommy Chesbro was hired as head caoch and won eight Big Eight titles and one national championship in 15 years. Between 1985 to 1991, Joe Seay, former Cal State coach won five conference titles and two national titles. ^[4] Combatants Major Allied powers: United Kingdom Soviet Union United States Republic of China and others Major Axis powers: Nazi Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Harry Truman Chiang Kai-Shek Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tojo Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead... Downtown Stillwater Stillwater is a city in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. ... Tommy Chesbro (1940 - September 1, 2006) was a Oklahoma State University all-star wrestler and coach. ... This page deals with movie studios. ... The CSU Seal The California State University (CSU) system has a combined 23 campuses, 414,000 students, and 44,000 faculty and staff, making it the largest university system in the United States. ...

In 1993, John Smith became the seventh head coach of Oklahoma State University wrestling. Smith led the Cowboys to a national title in 1995 and four consecutive national titles between 2002-2006. ^[4] 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... John Smith (born August 9, 1965) is currently the head coach of wrestling at Oklahoma State University. ...

Baseball

Oklahoma State also has one of the most storied programs in college baseball. The Cowboys won their only national championship in 1959, but have finished runner-up on five other occasions. OSU won an unprecedented 16 consecutive conference championships under head coach Gary Ward in the old Big 8 Conference. During that time, two Cowboys distinguished themselves as legends in college baseball. Pete Incaviglia was named Baseball America's Player of the Century, and Robin Ventura was inducted in the inaugural class into the College Baseball Hall of Fame. Overall, OSU has made 19 College World Series appearances, including a record seven straight from 1981-1987. Pete Incaviglia was born on April 2, 1964 in Pebble Beach, CA. He was drafted in the 1st round (8th overrall pick) by the Montreal Expos in the 1985 amateur draft out of Oklahoma State University. ... Robin Mark Ventura (born July 14, 1967 in Santa Maria, California) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Chicago White Sox. ... The College World Series is the tournament which determines the NCAA Division I collegiate baseball champion. ...

Football

Oklahoma State plays football at Boone Pickens Stadium, which is currently undergoing extensive renovation and expansion. The current head coach is Mike Gundy, who is also the school's all-time passing leader. During Gundy's playing career, the Cowboys enjoyed their greatest success with consecutive ten-win seasons. Also during this era, tailback Barry Sanders became the 1988 Heisman Trophy winner while also breaking the single-season NCAA rushing record as well as for all-purpose yards. Boone Pickens Stadium, formerly known as Lewis Field, is home to the Oklahoma State University college football program. ... Michael Ray Gundy (b. ... Barry David Sanders (born July 16, 1968 in Wichita, Kansas) is a Hall of Fame American football running back from the NFL who spent his entire professional career with the Detroit Lions. ... The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award (also known simply as the Heisman Trophy or The Heisman), named after former college football player and coach John Heisman, is considered the most prestigious award in American college football. ...

The OSU football program has reestablished itself as a winner and participated in bowl games in three of the last four seasons making 16 total bowl appearances in its history. There have been 32 All-Americans to play for the Cowboys, with many coming from ranks of running backs. This tradition of "Tailback U" includes Sanders, Thurman Thomas, Terry Miller, Bob Fenimore, and Tatum Bell. Thurman Lee Thomas (born May 16, 1966 in Houston, Texas) was an American football running back who spent most of his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills. ...

Golf

Karsten Creek serves as the backdrop for one of college golf's premier programs. The Tom Fazio layout was named Golf Digest's "Best New Public Course" and served as the host site for the NCAA Men's Championship in 2003. The men's program has qualified for the NCAA Championship in each of its 60 seasons and has won 10 national championships, eight individual national champions, and 49 conference championships. The women's program has also had its share of success. Under former coach Ann Pitts, the Cowgirls won 15 conference championships and made 15 appearances at the NCAA Championship. New head coach Laura Matthews led the Cowgirls to be Big 12 champions in 2005 and a top-20 finish at the NCAA Championship. Karsten Creek is a golf course outside of Stillwater, Oklahoma and serves as the home course of the Oklahoma State University golf team. ... Tom Fazio began his career as a golf course designer in the suburban Philadelphia and has created, considered by many, some of the most visually attractive golf holes in the world. ... Golf Digest is a monthly golf magazine published by Advance Publications in the United States. ...

Overall success

While competing in the Big Eight Conference, the Cowboys and Cowgirls won 135 team titles and 500 individual conference championships. In the Big 12, they have earned to date 18 regular season titles and 5 postseason tournament wins. The Big Eight Conference, a former NCAA-affiliated Division I-A college athletic association that sponsored American football, was formed in January 1907 as the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MVIAA) by its charter member schools: the University of Kansas, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska, and Washington University in...

See also

• List of Oklahoma State University Olympians
• List of Oklahoma State University people
• Oklahoma State University homecoming

Since the 1924 Olympics, 55 Oklahoma State University Olympians have won a total of 24 medals, 21 gold, two silver, and one bronze. ... There are more than 190,000 living Oklahoma State University alumni worldwide. ... Pistol Pete at Homecoming 2005 Homecoming is one of the many proud traditions at Oklahoma State University, and perhaps one of the most widely known. ...

References

1. ^ University/Recruiting Section (English) (PDF). Oklahoma State University Basketball 2005-2006 Media Guide 2. Oklahoma State University (2005). Retrieved on 2006-06-06.
2. ^ University/Recruiting Section (English) (PDF). Oklahoma State University Basketball 2005-2006 Media Guide 4-5. Oklahoma State University (2005). Retrieved on 2006-06-06.
3. ^ Distinguished Member: Edward C. Gallagher (English). National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Retrieved on 2006-04-05.
4. ^ ^{a b c d} Why OSU? (English). Oklahoma State University athletics (2003-04-05). Retrieved on 2006-06-05.

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External links

• Oklahoma State University Athletics Official website

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