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Jenni Carlson, a sports columnist at The Oklahoman since 1999, came by her love of sports honestly. She grew up in a sports-loving family in Kansas. Her dad coached baseball and did color commentary on the radio for the high school football games. Her mom kept the scorebook during baseball games and yelled her head off no matter the sport. They passed along that passion to Carlson and her two younger brothers.
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Carlson played golf in high school and planned to play in college, but when she started at the University of Kansas, she decided to focus her attention on journalism. It’s a decision that she’s never regretted.
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Her first big story was a profile on Kansas basketball coach Roy Williams for the yearbook, and Carlson has enjoyed interviewing sports figures and sharing their stories every since.
Carlson is a 1997 graduate of Kansas. She and her husband, Ryan, were married in 2009 and live in Oklahoma City. Carlson was the president of the Association for Women in Sports Media from 2008-10 and is now the chair of the board.
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Thunder-Spurs: Time for NBA analyst Charles Barkley to see Oklahoma City Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 TNT analyst will finally see Bricktown during the Thunder-Spurs Western Conference Finals. Read More
Charles Barkley's to-do list in Oklahoma City Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 Charles Barkley doesn't think there's much to do in Oklahoma. He once called our fair state a vast wasteland, after all. But Oklahomans know there's plenty to do here. So, with the TNT analyst coming to Oklahoma City next week for the Western Conference Finals, we asked readers to tell us what should be on Sir... Read More
What he's saying: Charles Barkley on Oklahoma City Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 Charles Barkley doesn't hold back his opinions about anything, and the TNT analyst certainly hasn't been shy where Oklahoma City and the Thunder are concerned. Now with the entire TNT crew coming to town next week for the Western Conference Finals, here's a look at some of Barkley's more memorable comments:... Read More
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Thunder-Lakers: Ode to OKC's big three — Kendrick Perkins, Serge Ibaka, Nick Collison Published: Tue, May 22, 2012 COMMENTARY: The series would be headed back to Los Angeles if not for the play of Oklahoma City's big three big men. Read More
OKC Thunder Bandwagon: Sights and sounds from Game 5 clincher vs. Lakers Published: Mon, May 21, 2012 The scene inside The Peake just keeps getting better and better. Of course, it's not every day your team gets to bounce the storied Lakers out of the playoffs. Read More
OKC Thunder bandwagon: Sights and Sounds from Game 4 Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 The Thunder Bandwagon hit some runs in Los Angeles, but it is back on track after a 103-100 victory in Game 4. The wagon steams back to Oklahoma City on Monday night. Read More
OKC Thunder bandwagon: Sights and Sounds from Game 3 of Thunder-Laker series Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 The Western Conference semifinals shifted to Los Angeles on Friday — but the Thunder Bandwagon keeps rolling along. Read More
Big 12/SEC bowl alliance is great news for the Big 12 Published: Fri, May 18, 2012 JENNI CARLSON COMMENTARY -- At points over the past two years, the Big 12 looked almost doomed. But on Friday, the Big 12, along with the SEC, made a power move to solidify a bowl partner and possibly its future. Read More
Thunder-Lakers: Who says Game 2 was too close for comfort? Published: Thu, May 17, 2012 COMMENTARY — The Thunder's 77-75 victory over the Lakers was way better than its Game 1 rout because of what it says — and proves — about this team. Read More
OKC Thunder: Sights and Sounds from Game 2 Published: Wed, May 16, 2012 Just when you thought things couldn't get any crazier at The Peake, Game 2 came along. Read More
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Lakers' Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum discuss how to right the wrongs against Thunder Published: Tue, May 15, 2012 Los Angeles' big men remain on the bench after the game to talk Game 2 strategy. Read More
Thunder bandwagon: Sights and Sounds from Game 1 vs. Lakers Published: Mon, May 14, 2012 The Thunder players and coaches weren't the only ones who had a long layoff. The fans did, too, and they were ready and raring to go. Read More
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Jenni Carlson: OU football fans should be grateful Landry Jones returned for senior year Published: Sat, May 12, 2012 COMMENTARY -- After three Oklahoma receivers (and a defensive back) were suspended last week, Landry Jones' return as the Sooners' signal caller became all that much more important. Without him, OU would be breaking in a new quarterback with an almost completely new receiving corps. Read More
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