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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.



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.



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. They welcomed their first child, Millie, in June 2012. Carlson was the president of the Association for Women in Sports Media from 2008-10 and chair of the board from 2010-12.



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Power Lunch Chat with columnist Jenni Carlson May 09, 2013 Who should be favored in the Thunder-Grizzlies series? What did Russell Westbrook have to say at his morning presser? Ask all that and more when columnist Jenni Carlson logs on at 11 a.m. to take your questions. Read More
Oklahoma State football: Cowboys saddled with unprecedentedly high expectations April 19, 2013 COMMENTARY — Oklahoma State will likely enter the 2013 season favored to win the Big 12 title. Here's why. Read More
Will Oklahoma or Oklahoma State have the better defense this year? April 09, 2013 The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson took questions from readers in today's Power Lunch Chat. Participate in our Power Lunch Chats Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on NewsOK.com/Sports. Read More
NCAA's love for Oklahoma City is on again March 29, 2013 Oklahoma City is about to be inundated with championship events. And the All-Sports Association is going for more Read More
Jenni Carlson: Wes Lunt should win the Oklahoma State QB race March 26, 2013 The Oklahoman’s Jenni Carlson took questions from readers in today’s Power Lunch Chat. You can join our Power Lunch Chats Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on NewsOK.com/Sports. Here’s a recap of the Q&A: ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Who will start at QB for OSU in the fall? I'm on record as saying I believe Wes... Read More
College basketball in Oklahoma: A look at Oklahoma State's vital signs March 24, 2013 John Helsley takes the pulse of OSU basketball after a season in which the Cowboys returned to the NCAA Tournament. Read More
Jenni Carlson: Oklahoma State to the Sweet 16, OU out after San Diego State March 19, 2013 The Oklahoman’s Jenni Carlson took questions from readers in today’s Power Lunch Chat. You can join our Power Lunch Chats Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on NewsOK.com/Sports. Here’s a look at today’s Q&A: ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL: How do you see OU and OSU faring? I hope I am wrong, but I would not be... Read More
The question for Oklahoma and Oklahoma State: So, you think you can dance? March 17, 2013 COMMENTARY — Both limped into the Big Dance. But after missing it for a few years, the Cowboys and Sooners will be alive and kicking when the NCAA Tournament starts Thursday. Read More
Jenni Carlson: Thunder's chances of beating the Heat in a 7-game series 'slim' March 07, 2013 The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson took questions from readers in her Power Lunch Chat today. Here's a recap of today's Q&A. Read More
Jenni Carlson: Cowboys could make it to Final Four if matched against guard-oriented teams February 27, 2013 The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson took questions from readers in today's Power Lunch Chat. Participate in our Power Lunch Chats Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on NewsOK.com/Sports. Read More
Same Name Game: Meet the other Barry Sanders, Matt Kemp and others February 25, 2013 Some names carry more weight than others, and for the average person, sharing that name with a famous athlete can be a burden, small blessing or humorous story. Read More
OSU might have Big 12 Player of the Year in freshman Marcus Smart February 18, 2013 Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger said Smart is one of the best players in the country. Read More
Bedlam basketball: This is what Bedlam's supposed to be like February 16, 2013 After several seasons of dud games in the series, the Cowboys defeated the Sooners in a classic Saturday, with a full crowd at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Read More
OSU and OU basketball: How Travis Ford and Lon Kruger brought back high-stakes Bedlam February 15, 2013 COMMENTARY — -It's been four years since Oklahoma and Oklahoma State played basketball for anything more than bragging rights. That changes Saturday in Stillwater, and we've got the coaches to thank for it. Read More
Oklahoma State football: Mike Yurcich's former QB has no doubts he'll succeed in Stillwater February 08, 2013 Trevor Harris, who now plays for the Toronto Argonauts, was a redshirt freshman at Edinboro University when Mike Yurcich took over as the offensive coordinator. When all was said and done, Harris had rewritten the record books at Edinboro. Read More
Ray Lewis: Separating the TV Ray from the work-week Ray February 01, 2013 COMMENTARY — Former Oklahoma State tight end Billy Bajema and ex-Oklahoma nose guard Kelly Gregg know Ray Lewis, the man, the myth, the middle linebacker. That flair for the dramatic? He “saves it up for the games.” Read More
Oklahoma State football: Who will start at quarterback next season? January 31, 2013 The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson took questions from readers in today's Power Lunch Chat. Participate in our Power Lunch Chats Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on NewsOK.com/Sports. Read More
Power Lunch Chat with Jenni Carlson transcript, Jan. 31, 2013 January 31, 2013 The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson took questions from readers in today's Power Lunch Chat. Participate in our Power Lunch Chats Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on NewsOK.com/Sports. Below is an unedited transcript of the chat. Read More
Super Bowl: San Francisco's Perrish Cox thankful to be back in football January 28, 2013 COMMENTARY — One year after being acquitted of sexual assault chargers, the former Oklahoma State defensive back is enjoying his limited role with the 49ers. Read More
Super Bowl XLVII: Billy Bajema thrilled to be with the Baltimore Ravens January 28, 2013 COMMENTARY — Former Westmoore High and Oklahoma State standout wasn't sure he would play pro football this season. But Baltimore gave him a shot, and now he will play in the sport's ultimate game. Read More
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