{
  "id": 9196191,
  "title": "Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris hoping to avoid 'distractions' vs West Virginia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/oklahoma-state-football-coach-eric-morris-hoping-to-avoid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T20:53:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oklahoma-state-football-coach-eric-205328433.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris aims to minimize distractions ahead of Saturday's Big 12 opener against West Virginia. The song \"Take Me Home, Country Roads,\" associated with the Mountaineers, played during practice to signify OSU's focus on moving forward. Morris, a quarterback whisperer, respects West Virginia's coach Rich Rodriguez, a renowned offensive strategist. The two coaches first met during Big 12 meetings, where Morris observed Rodriguez's tactics. Chris Barnes, OSU's second-round pick, will rejoin the team after recovering from a shoulder injury. Three injured offensive linemen are expected to return from the sidelines. OSU's backup running backs are uncertain, with Caleb Hawkins leading the group.",
  "summary": "Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris previewed the Cowboys' Big 12 opener at West Virginia on Tuesday. Here's what he said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Coach Eric Morris aims to minimize distractions before Big 12 opener.",
    "OSU will play West Virginia on Saturday, avoiding song during practice.",
    "Three injured offensive linemen expected to return for the game."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}