New Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris shoots and kills an armadillo in his yard

Stillwater, Oklahoma (AP) — Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris recounted a recent encounter with an armadillo in his yard, claiming he had to shoot the creature to protect his property. Morris, the former North Texas coach who took over a struggling program, described the incident during a press conference. "My brain’s going constantly and so … I don’t sleep very well," he admitted, admitting his sleep issues were due to the armadillo causing damage to his lawn and flower beds.

Morris shot the armadillo at 2:30 a.m. after staying up all night to confront the creature, which he described as "crushing my yard." He quickly sent a message to his neighbors informing them of the gunshot, stating that the action was legal as he was in the country. Morris's tenure at Oklahoma State, which began with a 1-11 record last season, is set to begin on September 5 against Tulsa.