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Big 12 Coach Shot an Armadillo

Big 12 Coach Shot an Armadillo

Summary

Eric Morris, the new head football coach at Oklahoma State, recently shot an armadillo that was damaging his yard. He is preparing the team for the upcoming season after inheriting a program with a poor record last year.

Key Facts

  • Eric Morris is the first-year head coach of Oklahoma State's football team.
  • Morris shot an armadillo at 2:30 AM because it was digging up his flower beds.
  • He lives in a rural area where shooting the armadillo was legal.
  • Morris reported difficulty sleeping due to the pressure of preparing for the season.
  • Oklahoma State had a bad 2025 football season with a 1-11 overall record and 0-9 in their conference.
  • Morris had success as head coach at North Texas, with a record of 22-16 and an 11-2 season in 2025.
  • He brought key players, including quarterback Drew Mestemaker, from North Texas to Oklahoma State.
  • The Oklahoma State football season begins on September 5 against Tulsa.
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