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Recruiting also means retention for new football coach Kevin Wilson TU Sports Extra

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After a flurry of football players hit the transfer portal following Philip Montgomery’s dismissal, part of new head coach Kevin Wilson's job was stabilizing the roster. Two others with starting experience – quarterback Braylon Braxton and wide receiver Malachai Jones – initially were in the transfer portal before Wilson persuaded them to stay. Additional players were likely considering options before Wilson’s arrival. Kelly and Patrick talk about Coach Wilson and the football program so far, as well as the first season under new men's basketball coach Eric Konkol.


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After a flurry of football players hit the transfer portal following Philip Montgomery’s dismissal, part of new head coach Kevin Wilson's job was stabilizing the roster. Two others with starting experience – quarterback Braylon Braxton and wide receiver Malachai Jones – initially were in the transfer portal before Wilson persuaded them to stay. Additional players were likely considering options before Wilson’s arrival. Kelly and Patrick talk about Coach Wilson and the football program so far, as well as the first season under new men's basketball coach Eric Konkol.


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TU lands OSU safety Kanion Williams from the portal

Three local players among TU newcomers added by Kevin Wilson

Meet Tulsa's 2023 recruiting class with fast facts of the newcomers

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TCU defensive coordinator Joe Gillespie on his time at TU: 'We had to go through the School of Hard Knocks'

TU coach Eric Konkol remains patient during first season

Tulsa's comeback comes up short against Temple: 'We're getting closer'

Sports Writer Kelly Hines' most memorable stories of 2022


Contact us

Sports Writer Kelly Hines: Email | Twitter | Facebook | Follow her stories

Regional Digital Editor Patrick Prince: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories
Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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