Happy Thursday Pokes. And a happy Thursday it is indeed.

GAMEDAY! We’ve been waiting to say that for months and we can wait to see the Orange and Black back in action TONIGHT!

What else is stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

⚽️ GAMEDAY is HERE!
👟 They’re Bacckkkk
🎙 New Old Pokes Show with John Holcomb
🤠 And so much more!

🎧 OSU MAX PODCASTS

In this week's episode of the Old Pokes Show, Cowboy Radio Network Color Analyst John Holcomb joins Deion Imade and Clint Chelf.

Find out how he made it on the broadcast team 19 years ago.

Also get his thoughts on the Cowboys entering the 2023 season.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 It’s Here! It’s FINALLY HERE! The only person that can match our excitement right now is Buddy the Elf on Christmas morning!

We can’t contain ourselves as we finally get to watch our Cowgirls back on the pitch TONIGHT at Patterson Stadium. It’s been nine long months and we’re PUMPED to see what the season holds.

Don’t miss out, you have to be there!

🎙: Coach Carmichael Radio Show - August 15th

⚽️: OSU Max: All-Access - Cowgirls Prepare for 2023

🗓: The Full 2023 OSU Women’s Soccer Schedule

🔼 They’re Baackkk. That’s right, the reigning Big 12 Champion OSU cross country squads returned to Stillwater this week to take on training camp in preparation for the upcoming 2023 season.

Last season, both squads defended their titles and will be looking to do so again this fall against a tough Big 12 field.

We are just 1️⃣5️⃣ days away from the season opener on Friday, Sept. 1st at the OSU Cross Country Course here in Stillwater.

🔼 Camp Check-In. We are less than 3️⃣ weeks away from the return of Cowboy football and our boys are WORKING.

The pads have been on, the hits have been loud, and the preparation is in full force.

We’ve got the latest from Pokes Football Camp

🎥 OSU Max: Mike Gundy Post Practice Check In
🎥 OSU Max: Tyler Miterko Post Practice Check In
🎥 OSU Max: Xavier Benson Post Practice Check In
📝: Cowboys Take On BPS For First Time This Summer

🔼 Well Done, Now Let’s Get To Work. What an absolute man child.

That may be the best way to describe incoming freshman Christian Carroll, who finished up his incredible summer at the U20 World Championships this week, posting a 2-2 mark and finishing just short of the bronze medal match.

The No. 1 pound-for-pound prospect of 2023 claimed his spot in Jordan with a dominant victory at the World Team Trials in early June. There, Carroll received a bye into the best-of-three final series already secured thanks to his U20 National Title in April. He made quick work of seventh-seeded Aden Attao in the series, winning both bouts by a score of 10-0, with the second victory coming in just 17 seconds.

🎥 OSU MAX

Ever wonder what it is like trying to make the team as an OSU Pom Squad member?

OSU Max takes you inside the three day tryout process.

Learn more about the girls trying out, what it is like to pick the team and see the reactions of the newest members of the squad.

📝 ICYMI

🔼 Spot Secured. Book the ticket to Rome for Viktor.

On Tuesday afternoon, former OSU standout Viktor Hovland became the third member of Team Europe’s Ryder Cup roster, joining stars Jon Rahm and Rory McIlory.

He currently sits No.5 in the World Golf Rankings with four PGA Tour wins and two on the DP World Tour. This year will be his second consecutive Ryder Cup appearance.

A top-20 finisher in each of golf's four majors this season, including runner-up at the PGA Championship, Hovland hasn't missed a cut in 18 PGA Tour starts this year.

The Ryder Cup begins Sept. 29 at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club near Rome.

🏈 COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 16 DAYS

In all honesty, we just wanted to find a reason to use this incredible football card from the 1950s.

That man, Alex Loyd is a record holder here at Oklahoma State. You’re thinking sacks, tackles, something along those lines.

Nope. Receptions!

That’s right, playing both sides of the ball Alex Loyd set a program record with 16 catches in a home matchup against Kansas in 1949. That single-game record still holds strong to this day.

Loyd went on to be drafted in the 15th round of the 1950 drafted and played one season, both at defensive end and at wideout for the San Francisco 49ers.

🤔 COWBOY TRIVIA

The First Of Many. Over the past 20 years, the Oklahoma State women’s soccer program has surged to become one of the best in the country.

Two Elite Eight runs, 13 NCAA Tournament appearances and seven Big 12 Conference Championships.

It’s an impressive run fueled by incredible players and people.

Over that span, six different Cowgirls have earned All-American accolades, including four that earned the honor on multiple occasions.

Which former Cowgirl was the first to earn All-American status?

Think you got it?

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

📅 SAVE THE DATES

Thursday, August 17

⚽ Soccer vs. Stephen F. Austin @ Patterson Stadium @ 7:00pm CT | Tickets

Sunday, August 20

⚽ Soccer at Missouri State @ 1:00pm CT | Listen Live

📬 STICK WITH US

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Yolanda Odenyo.

Odenyo was an unbelievable talent for the Cowgirls, earning All-American honors three different seasons, including her first in 2006, which marked the first time any OSU soccer player had been recognized nationally.

The Orange and Black faithful have a chance to honor her next month as she is one of six being inducted into the OSU Athletics Hall of Fame this fall.

It’s a LOADED class of people who left an undeniable mark during their time in Stillwater. Get your tickets now. You don’t want to miss out.

🤠 Have a great Thursday… and see you tonight at Patterson Stadium!