John Scimeca

John Scimeca

Joined: Nov 12, 2018

I'm a lifelong Oklahoma State fan, having grown up there, and I attended Tulane and Notre Dame. I love reading/writing about, playing, and watching sports, and I enjoy writing for the Saturday Blitz and Pokes Post. My favorite parts of writing here are the intersection of sports, history, and geography.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 21: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons drives into Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 21, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State basketball: Breaking down Cade Cunningham’s chances to win 2022 NBA Rookie of the Year

COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 02: Head coach Derek Mason of the Vanderbilt Commodores prior to their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 2, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State football: Three priorities for new DC Derek Mason in 2022

UNCASVILLE, CT - NOVEMBER 16: Avery Anderson III #0 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys plays against the Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks during the first half during NCAA men's basketball at Mohegan Sun on November 16, 2021 in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Cowboys won 80-58. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State basketball: The numbers behind Avery Anderson’s 34-point game vs. ISU

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Derek Mason of the Vanderbilt Commodores yells during a game against the the Missouri Tigers Vanderbilt Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State football: How new DC Derek Mason fits with the Cowboys

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - JANUARY 13: Guard Bryce Thompson #1 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys passes the ball during the first half of the college basketball game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena on January 13, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State basketball’s Bryce Thompson emerging as go-to scorer

LUBBOCK, TX - SEPTEMBER 15: Terence Williams #22 of the Houston Cougars tries to get past Riko Jeffers #6 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the game on September 15, 2018 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech won the game 63-49. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)

Big 12 Conference: The best way to split into 7-team divisions

WACO, TX - JANUARY 15: Tyreek Smith #23 and Bryce Williams #14 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys celebrate after defeating the Baylor Bears 61-54 at the Ferrell Center on January 15, 2022 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State basketball: How to define success after win at No. 1 Baylor

STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 30: The Oklahoma State Cowboys' offense, including Billy Bajema #86 and Kyle Eaton #65, celebrates after scoring a field goal to put the score out of reach for the Oklahoma Sooners with little more than four minutes left in the fourth quarter on November 30, 2002 at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State won 38-28. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

How 2002 was the biggest breakthrough year for Oklahoma State football

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Terry Millers #40 of the Buffalo Bills returns a kickoff against the New York Jets during an NFL football game November 11, 1979 at Shea Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. Miller played for the Bills from 1978-80. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State football: Terry Miller announced in 2022 Hall of Fame class

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 01: Spencer Sanders #3 of the Oklahoma State University Cowboys throws the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the Play Station Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on January 01, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State football: ESPN ranks Cowboys in early 2022 Top 10

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Isaac Likekele #13 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys plays defense against the Texas Longhorns at The Frank Erwin Center on March 07, 2020 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State basketball: Don’t sleep on Boynton, Cowboys this spring

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys celebrates with the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 37-35 in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on January 01, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State football: Is the Fiesta Bowl Gundy’s best win at OSU?

UNCASVILLE, CT - NOVEMBER 16: Avery Anderson III #0 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys plays against the Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks during the first half during NCAA men's basketball at Mohegan Sun on November 16, 2021 in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Cowboys won 80-58. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State basketball: 3 takeaways from 74-63 loss to Kansas

STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Caleb Williams #13 of the Oklahoma Sooners sits on the turf after getting sacked by defensive end Collin Oliver #30 for a three yard loss on third and eight against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the fourth quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys won 'Bedlam' 37-33. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State football: The Cowboys’ 10 best plays from 2021

STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 27: An Oklahoma State Cowboys helmet sits on the edge of the field before a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys won 'Bedlam' 37-33. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State football: The recruiting class of 2022 by the numbers

STILLWATER, OK - OCTOBER 27: Barry Sanders #21 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys walks with head coach Mike Gundy and the football team through fans cheering them on their way into the stadium for a game against the Texas Longhorns on October 27, 2018 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State won 38-35. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State football: 5 early signees who could make biggest impact