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Sports July 30, 2022 OKC Thunder adds Chip Engelland and Vince Fishing Report Rozman to coaching staff and front office roles NORTHWEST Canton: July 24. Elevation is below normal, water tempera- ture 90°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) White bass fair on Clemente Almanza ‘This comes on the heels of Month in four of the five times The Thunder also added jigs around main lake. Report submitted by Brayden Hicks, game warden stationed in Blaine County. Sports Writer, Muskogee the Thunder being the overall the award was given out, but former Philadelphia 76ers ex- Fort Supply: July 25. Elevation is normal, water tempera- Phoenix worst three-point shooting his nonexistent shooting is la- ecutive Vince Rozman to its ture 86°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Channel catfish slow team last season despite being beled as his biggest weakness. front office as the VP of Iden- on cut bait, dough bait, punch bait, and stinkbait around chan- The Oklahoma City Thun- seventh in attempts per game. Giddey shot just 44.4 percent tification and Intelligence, per nels, main lake, shallows, and shorelines. Report submitted by der added an outside free agent ‘The Thunder was able to on shots 3-10 feet from the Wojnarowski, Rozman spent Jason Badley, game warden stationed in Harper County. Foss: July 25. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal, water tem- sign Engelland due to his previ- basket, 43.1 percent on shots for the first time this summer the last 15 years working his perature 77°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass hy- ous relationship with Thunder from 10-16 feet from the bas- ‘way up from intern to assistant with the addition of assistant brids good on topwater lures early morning. Crappie fair on coach Chip Engelland, per general manager Sam Presti, ket and 33.3 percent on shots general manager. small jigs. Catfish fair along the north side of the lake with live ESPN insider Adrian Wojn- who spent his NBA beginnings from 16-plus feet from the bas- Rozman will take over the baits and on trotlines. Bass good on hard lures while drifting. arowski. with the Spurs. ket. role that was previously held Report submitted by Eric Puyear, B & K Bait House. SOUTHWEST The 61-year-old spent the Thunder head coach Mark Giddey stated in his exit in- by the current VP of Basketball Altus-Lugert: July 26. Elevation is 25 ft. below normal, last 17 seasons with the San Daigneault will give Engelland terview that he will work heav- Ops Will Dawkins. Rozman water temperature 79°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) White Antonio Spurs before leav- the chance to be the team’s ily on his shooting this offsea- drafted players such as Tyrese bass, crappie, and walleye slow on bill baits, crankbaits, jigs, ing this offseason due to not shooting coach and help de- son, With Engelland’s help, Maxey, Matisse Thybulle and and minnows around main lake and rocks. Channel catfish agreeing to a new contract. velop a potential outside shot the chances of him unlocking Shake Milton. slow on chicken liver, stinkbait, and worms around main lake and rocks. Report submitted by Brandon Lehrman, game war- Engelland is known as one for the players. a respectable jumper could in- While the Thunder have den stationed in Greer County. of the best shooting coaches in One player who could po- crease. been relatively quiet this off- Ellsworth: July 24. Elevation is normal, water temperature the league, and is credited with tentially benefit from Engel- A developed jump shot season in terms of player ac- 88°F and murky. ( USGS Lake Level) Crappie slow on jigs and helping develop the jump shots land’s coaching is Josh Giddey. would be added to Giddey’s quisitions, Wednesday marked minnows around brush structure and docks. Blue and channel of players like Kawhi Leonard ‘The 19-year-old had a fantastic reputation as an elite play- a couple of moves that could catfish slow on dough bait, punch bait, and shad around chan- nels and points. Report submitted by Mike Carroll, game war- and Tony Parker during his rookie season, winning West- maker and passer, and a great impact both the coaching staff den stationed in Comanche County. time in San Antonio. ern Conference Rookie of the rebounding guard. and front office. Fort Cobb: July 24. Elevation is normal, water temperature 86°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Blue and channel catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, and goldfish around creek chan- nels and main lake, Report submitted by Justin Cornett, game OU football: Sooners to kick off Venables era warden stationedin Caddo County. Lawtonka: July 24. Elevation is normal, water temperature 89°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Crappie slow on jigs, min- against improving Miners’ defense nows, and tube jigs around brush structure and docks. Report submitted by Mike Carroll, game warden stationed in Coman- che County. Tom Steed: July 26. Elevation is 4 ft. below normal and fall- Tarik Masri, The Norman der their belt. UTEP starts its Here's an overview of the son with a team-leading 1,354 ing, water temperature 78°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Transcript season at home against North game and what to expect from receiving yards and seven Blue and channel catfish slow on cut bait, shad, and stinkbait Texas on Aug. 27. UTEP: touchdowns. around flats and points. Report submitted by David Smith, Editor's Note: This is the After combining for five Quick facts: game warden stationed in Kiowa County. second installment in a look wins in the three seasons pri- * When and where: 2:30 Cowing transferred to Ari- Waurika: July 25. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and fall- at Oklahoma's schedule for the or, UTEP put together a 7-7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, Gay- zona, while the team’s No. 2 ing, water temperature 87°F and murky. Blue and channel 2022-2023 season. The Tran- record in head coach Dana lord Family Oklahoma Memo- and 3 receivers (Tyrin Smith catfish fair on cut bait and stinkbait around shorelines. Crap- pie fair on minnows and tube jigs around brush structure and script will rank all games by Dimel’s fourth season with rial Stadium and Justin Garrett) both grad- docks. Saugeye and walleye slow on crankbaits around dam evaluating their significance, the program. The Miners were *TV and radio: FOX uated. Starting quarterback and riprap. Report submitted by Matt Farris, game warden sta- difficulty and entertainment matched up with a 10-3 Fresno Last season: tioned in Jefferson County. value. This article previews State squad in the PUBG Mo- * Offense: 25.1 points per Gavin Hardison, an all-confer- SOUTHEAST UTEP, which is ranked No. 11 bile New Mexico Bowl and fell game ence honorable mention, re- Blue River: July 19. Elevation is normal, water temperature in the series. 31-24. * Defense: 25.2 points per turns after leading the Miners 85°F and clear. (USGS Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, Oklahoma will enter its ‘The Miners took steps for- game for the past three seasons. and spotted bass good on grass hoppers, plastic baits, and top- first game of the season against ward offensively last season, Overview: UTEP also returns three water lures around brush structure, river channel, rocks, and a UTEP team that’s coming off but their biggest improvement The Miners’ offense fin- shorelines. Channel catfish good on cut bait, punch bait, and all-conference honorable men- stinkbait around brush structure, river channel, and rocks, Re- its first bowl appearance since has been on defense. They ished sixth in Conference USA port submitted by Ethan Lovelace, technician at the Blue River 2014. ranked 35th in total defense, in points per game with 25.1. tions on the front line in cen- Public Fishing and Hunting Area. The Sooners are 4-0 all- allowing 349.2 yards per game One bright spot came in the ter Andrew Meyer, right guard Broken Bow: July 21. Elevation is 3 ft. below normal and time against the Miners with in defensive coordinator Brad- passing game, where they av- Elijah Klein and right tackle falling, water temperature 89°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) a 56-7 win in Norman the last ley Dale Peveto’s second sea- eraged 392.2 yards per game Jeremiah Byers. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass fair on Alabama time the two teams faced off. son. after throwing for 348.1 yards rigs, crankbaits, flukes, plastic baits, and spoons around brush UTEP has been outscored 203- ‘The season opener will be per game the season prior. Defensively, the Miners structure, points, and standing timber. Crappie fair on jigs and 28 in those four games. UTEP’s first game against a ‘That pace is going to be dif- ranked second in the confer- minnows around brush structure, points, and standing timber. While Oklahoma will be Power five opponent since fac- ficult to keep up after losing ence in yards allowed per game Report submitted by Dru Polk, game warden stationed in Mc- kicking off the first game of the ing Texas in 2020. The Long- the team’s top two pass catch- with 339.3 and fourth in the Curtain County. Eufaula: July 21. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and fall- Brent Venables era, the Min- horns won that meeting 59-3 ers from last season. Jacob conference in points per game ing, water temperature 83°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) ers will face the Sooners with in what would become a 3-5 Cowing was a second team all- Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on crankbaits, a Week 0 game already un- campaign for the Miners. conference selection last sea- (25.2). UTEP’s defense was jerk baits, jigs, lipless baits, and plastic baits around brush also third in Conference USA structure, channels, docks, main lake, and points. Blue, chan- Providing comfort and, Supportfor End of Life cholces against the pass, 204.5 yards per game. allowing nel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, goldfish, shad, and sun- fish below the dam, channels, river channel, and rocks. Crappie fair on crankbaits, hair jigs, minnows, and spoons below the The Miners allowed op- dam, brush structure, channels, and docks. Report submitted Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- posing offenses to convert by Jake Rowland, game warden stationed in McIntosh County. sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer on 32.6% of their third down Hugo: July 21. Elevation is 1 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 90°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Blue, or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical attempts last season, which channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, cut bait, details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. ranked 11th in all of the FBS. dough bait, live bait, punch bait, shad, stinkbait, and sunfish The unit returns seven below the dam, channels, creek channels, main lake, river For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: channel, shorelines, and standing timber. Crappie fair on jigs starters from last season in- and minnows below the dam, brush structure, channels, main duding Praise Amaewhule, lake, river channel, and standing timber. Report submitted by Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator who led the team in tackles for Andrew Potter, game warden stationed in Choctaw County. Konawa: July 24. Elevation is normal, water temperature loss from his defensive end po- 90°F and clear. Largemouth bass good on crankbaits, plastic Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Ca sition with 13. baits, topwater lures around points, river channel, and weed Summary: beds. Striped bass hybrids and white bass fair on Alabama rigs, Some of the most common conditions ar It might not be the biggest crankbaits, and live shad around coves, inlet, and river chan- nel. Channel catfish good on chicken liver and cut bait around * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) game on the Sooner schedule, inlet, riprap, and weed beds. Report submitted by Garret Har- * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic but that won't take away from ley, game warden stationed in Seminole County. Lower Mountain Fork: July 21. Elevation is normal, water Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) any of the excitement sur- temperature 67°F and clear. Rainbow trout excellent on Power- Bait, small lures, and tube jigs below the dam, creek channels, ¢ + End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV rounding Venables first game + End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s as head coach. Look for the and rocks. Report submitted by Mark Hannah, game warden stationed in McCurtain County. Sooners’ new defense to be Robert S. Kerr: July 22. Elevation is normal, water temper- carrie tested vertically by the Miners’ ature 87°F and murky. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth and Perry, RN Professional, Passionate air attack. spotted bass good on buzz baits, minnows, small lures, spin- nerbaits, spoons, and topwater lures around brush structure, Oklahoma still has plenty channels, coves, docks, points, rocks, standing timber, and Advance, Attentive... of athletes to counter this, and weed beds. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish good on chicken liver, goldfish, hot dogs, minnows, shad, shrimp, and sunfish Our Difference Is Our Care while early-season mistakes below the dam, main lake, river channel, river mouth, and are to be expected, the Soon- 1 spillway. Bluegill, green, redear sunfish good on grass hoppers, ers shouldn’t have any problem small lures, and worms around brush structure, coves, points, slowing down a UTEP offense shallows, shorelines, and weed beds. Report submitted by Lo- Have you ever considered becoming gan Shimp, game warden stationed in Haskell County. a hospice volunteer? that will still be looking for Texoma: July 22. Elevation is normal, water temperature new playmakers to step up. 90°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Striped bass good on live A fulfilling experience in the spirit The Miners’ defense is shad and topwater lures below the dam, points, and river chan- nel. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish fair on cut bait, dough of giving and receiving. much-improved from seasons bait, goldfish, live shad, punch bait, stinkbait, and sunfish be- prior, but hasn't had a lot of ex- low the dam, channels, coves, docks, points, and river mouth. perience playing against Power Crappie fair on grubs, jigs, minnows, and nymphs around brush structure, coves, docks, points, rocks, and standing Five offenses. The Sooners’ will timber. Comments: Fishing this week has been good. Striper get another favorable matchup continue to feed very well on live shad near Washita Point and against Kent State the follow- Platter Flats areas. Blue cats are being caught on live shad and punch bait in 18-34 ft. of water. Crappie are being caught on ing week before a meeting with minnows and jigs in 12-23 ft. of water. Report submitted by Nebraska in Lincoln. Garrett Beam, game warden stationed in Bryan County.