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Clutch Cowboys The cowboy back position is crucial to the OSU football team this season

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2020 OSU football position breakdowns: Cowboy backs Ryan Novoz in s k y, E d itor i n C h ie f, @ryannovo6 2

When you play Cowboy Back for the Oklahoma State football team, you need to have adaptability and grit. This is definitely the case for the two players at the position this year.

We could talk about

the off-field stories like Jelani Woods transitioning from quarterback to Cowboy Back or Logan Carter grinding his way from a walk-on to a scholarship player, but these two qualities show in their on-field abilities too.

Woods, who will most likely be the starter this

season, has excellent size and blocking ability. At 6-foot-7 and 276 pounds, Woods possesses a surprising amount of athleticism for his frame.

This, mixed in with his strength, allows him to easily seal the edge, check the defensive end and thrive in blocking on the second level.

All of this is combined with precise route running, good hands and quickness makes him a viable threat in the passing game-- if new offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn’s offense includes this in the game plan.

OSU also gets a solid depth piece in Carter.

Despite having a smaller

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build (6-foot-3, 243 pounds), Carter is a hardworking blocker-- but could use more consistency in that regard. In just a few opportunities last season, Carter showed great acceleration and poise in the red zone, even catching a touchdown pass v. Kansas State.

While both backs aren’t utilized much in the pass game, they make up for it in their blocking abilities and leadership qualities off the field. With years of experience under both of their belts, look for this crew to be one of the more consistent ones in the upcoming season.

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OSU answers key questions about upcoming semester, COVID-19 Rya n Novozin s k y, editor in chief, @ rya n n ovo6 2

The O’Colly obtained a report that was sent to Oklahoma State University faculty and staff on Wednesday that addressed many questions about COVID-19 on campus this fall. The report contains details about the OSU council of dean’s meeting with local public health officials on July 31 and outlines key concerns about the upcoming school year. The “key questions” portion is listed below:

If the person who tests positive does express symptoms, but was wearing a mask will those whom they were with be contacted?

-It depends on the investigation, but it is likely that they WILL be contacted.

Will faculty members be notified if there is a student in their class who tests positive?

- Not necessarily.

- Need to safeguard against anything that turns individuals who are COVID-positive into pariahs – need to protect their identity.

- They CAN do this

when the person who is positive isn’t reachable – the argument is that it’s a public safety issue.

- WIFI connection logs can be accessed if needed in circumstances when there are no other means of identifying possible contacts.

What if I know someone was found to be positive, but people I think should have been contacted have not been?

- Generally, trust the contact tracing system.

- For guidance, call Pamela Stokes at (University Health Services) (405) 744-7665.

- Protect identity of

the person who has tested positive; be sure you KNOW the person whom you think should be contacted meets the exposure guideline (> 15 minutes, <6 feet).

If a student tests positive, do they HAVE to quarantine at OSU facilities?

- No – it is fine for them to go home to convalesce if they want, especially if they can remain connected to online instruction; but do not let them fly home or take public transportation.

How will decisions be made about going to all online instruction during the semester?

from other parts of the state so local decisions will be based on local circumstances, but not statewide conditions?

- In Payne County, 70% of cases are young adults, which results in a lower hospitalization rate than areas where the ages of cases are older.

What should be done with (graduate teaching assistants) and (graduate research assistants) who test positive?

- Keep them employed and paid so they are not penalized by declaring their positive status and staying away and isolated.

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- It will be determined by the rate of increase of number of infections per day, number of hospitalizations per day, rate of decrease in availability of hospital beds, ICU beds.

- There is NOT a case number threshold that would trigger the switch.

How reliable is the state data system?

- Reports are that it is being updated as we go.

(Payne County Health Department director Kelli Rader) stated that PCHD has a good handle on local dynamics and local hospital loading.

Payne County is unique and different

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Horoscope

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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Todays Birthday (08/06/20). Your health and vitality blossom this year. Consistent actions build grace, strength and endurance. Career changes require adaptation.

Intuitive summer insights inspire action to balance a physical challenge. Winter community barriers inspire fun and sweetness with your inner circle. Healthy practices recharge and restore you.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — Expand the organization of your plans. Consider dreams and visions in detail. Articulate possibilities and commitments. Consider and reflect on what you really want.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Grow and expand your alliances and team. Contribute to a common cause. Foster friendship and collaboration. Set goals high and go for it.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Previously blocked professional roads can open. Let your imagination soar. What would you really love? Study recent developments. Team up with a genius. Discuss options.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Make a long-distance connection.

Imagine, dream and visualize the results you’d like. Choose your path carefully to avoid delays or controversy. Heed recommendations and warnings.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Collaborate to grow shared financial accounts. Take action to address concerns. Check out an interesting suggestion.

Accept assistance when offered. Prioritize practical options.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — You’re especially persuasive. Share a dream with a partner. Brainstorm and imagine possibilities together. Strengthen foundations before increasing weight and elaboration. Focus on basics.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — The rules could seem to change midgame. Take a refreshing pause. Get outside for natural inspiration. Imagine dreamy results and consider steps to realize.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Make a dreamy connection with someone attractive. You have a secret power source. Draw upon hidden resources.

The enchantment is mutual. Intimate details get revealed.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Look at what you have differently.

Find ways to grant new purpose to something old. Discuss domestic dreams with family and housemates. Make plans.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Pursue a creative dream.

Articulate your vision into words and images. Share a story to touch, move and inspire people. Reveal a hidden truth.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — A profitable project inspires. Get expert feedback. Prepare thoroughly to expand terrain. Adapt as you go. Every little bit counts. Prioritize lucrative business.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — You can see a path to fulfill a personal dream. Consistent efforts grow over time. Maintain momentum and upgrade the presentation. Polish design and style.

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Solution to Wednesday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk

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ACROSS 1 Spirited French commune?

7 Like Wicca, say 12 Not many 15 Dawn goddess 16 Coffeehouse draw 17 Hagen of the theater 18 *Scout leader’s unit 20 UPS rival 21 Take top prize for 22 Hauled 24 Specialized job 27 Try a new color on 29 Claudius’ successor 30 Another, in Acapulco 31 Excessive 32 U.K. fliers 33 Father’s Day pin 35 *Ragtime pianist’s number 39 AOL or MSN 40 A lot of hooey 43 Hoodwink 44 *Analyst’s infographic 46 A bit much 48 Manta __ 49 Like some perfume 52 Blog entry 53 One of the basic tastes 55 Sans-serif font 56 Tackle box assortment 57 Warm greeting 59 Tibet neighbor 61 Capture 62 Appropriate reward, as often misspelled ... and what the starts of the answers to starred clues might be 67 That yacht 68 Pianist Rubinstein 69 Comparable to a pin 70 Bud’s place 71 Many a Bob Marley fan 72 They’re often at the bottoms of columns

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DOWN 1 Popular red 2 Group possessive 3 Garden adspeak word 4 “Another problem?!”

5 Golf icon Palmer 6 Genesis farmer 7 Stroked gently 8 Flight info abbr.

9 Michelin rival 10 Love, in Pisa 11 Source of much 1-Down 12 *Arbitrary error allowance 13 Bygone anesthetic 14 Guy found in kids’ books 19 Bring home 23 Chew (on) 24 Payback for lousy service 25 Formal “Just me” 26 *Boot sole material 28 Tear dispenser 31 Pac-12 team 32 Default takeback 34 Sore from a workout

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36 Singer Perry 37 __ cannon 38 Rustic pine features 41 Loveseat sides 42 Spitting sound 45 Novelist Caleb 47 Swank 50 Oh of “Killing Eve” 51 “Cat and Bird” artist 53 Taste, for one

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54 Nebraska city 55 High-end Honda 56 Cowboy rope 58 Slightly open 60 Exam for jrs.

63 Tsk relative 64 “The Crying Game” actor Stephen 65 1960-’61 chess champ 66 GPS displays