G.J Kinne News

Tulsa may have not had the season it desired, but that did not keep certain players from receiving postseason recognition.

Terrance Morring ran for three scores and caught a touchdown pass, leading Mount Union to a 55-3 win over Albright in the quarterfinals of the Division III playoffs on Saturday.

Conference USA has recognized University of Tulsa quarterback G.J. Kinne as one of 11 players selected to the conference's All-Academic Team.

The warm feelings following Tulsa's 33-30 overtime victory over Memphis last Friday lasted the weekend.

It all seemed a little ironic for Tulsa strong safety James Lockett. On the last play of his college career, he corralled his first interception as a Golden Hurricane.

Todd Graham said Friday's 33-30 win over Memphis allowed his University of Tulsa football team to enter the offseason in the best way possible.

Talk about drama, especially when it goes your way. Kevin Fitzpatrick booted a 37-yard field goal in overtime to lift Tulsa past Memphis, 33-30, in its regular season finale Friday at Chapman Stadium.

MEMPHIS AT TULSA Where. H.A. Chapman Stadium When. 1:30 p.m., today Radio. 1200-AM Last meeting.

HATTIESBURG - Southern Miss gave up 396 passing yards to Tulsa quarterback G.J. Kinne on Saturday, and that's becoming more of a trend for the USM defense in recent games.

The Southern Miss football team delivered a must-win over Tulsa on Saturday, and now must prepare for another do-or-die situation if they are to compete for a Conference USA title.

Mother Nature was the only thing that could stop Southern Miss' high-scoring offense on Saturday night.

Tulsa's players remember when football used to be fun. They remember the first time they put on football pads.

UPDATE FROM TULSA: According to WITN's Brian Meador, Pirates Jamar Bryant and Josh Smith did not make the trip, both are out with shoulder injuries.

Tulsa's late-season swoon has been filled with fourth-quarter collapses. The Golden Hurricane dropped a 44-17 decision to East Carolina on Sunday night for its fifth consecutive loss in a disappointing football season.

TULSA HAS FOUND some creative ways to stumble during a losing streak that grew to five games on Sunday night.

Pat Pinkney completed 20-of-29 passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns, as East Carolina used a 21-point fourth quarter to defeat Tulsa, 44-17. Darryl Freeney caught eight passes for 152 yards and a score for the Pirates , who became bowl eligible for the fourth straight season with the victory.

Tyler Holmes said he couldn't feel sorry for himself if he tried. Not when his University of Tulsa football roommate has had it so much rougher.

Justin Skillens was feeling the heat. He needed to make a play. Fans of the former Booker T. Washington football standout wondered when he was going to start contributing more as a University of Tulsa freshman.

Things have changed since East Carolina beat Tulsa for last year's Conference USA football title.

While Tulsa's offensive line continues to struggle as a unit, head coach Todd Graham went out of his way to say freshman center Trent Dupy has "improved dramatically" in recent weeks.