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Mike Baldwin has been a sports reporter for The Oklahoman since 1982. Mike graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1974 and attended Oklahoma Christian University, graduating with a journalism degree in 1978.
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Mike's first job was sports editor of the Seminole Producer before moving on to the Edmond Sun as sports editor from 1979-1982. He has covered many beats, starting with high school sports. He has also covered OU, OSU and Thunder in addition to the Dallas Cowboys while living in Dallas from 1994-2001 while with The Oklahoman.
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Mike and his family live in Edmond where he continues to work in the field of his passion, Sports.
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OU football: Tony Jefferson's skills, leadership impressed in high school and now in college
Published: Sun, May 27, 2012
Tony Jefferson's production shocked his high school coaches after the freshman was promoted to the varsity for the playoffs. Now, he's a standout for the Sooners and is poised to become a leader on the defense. Read More
OU football: Coaches saw American football potential in Chuka Ndulue
Updated: Sun, May 20, 2012
The former soccer player grew and grew and grew — and now plays defensive end for Oklahoma. Read More
OU football: Despite suspensions to receivers, the Sooners can persevere
Published: Sun, May 13, 2012
Newcomers and players returning from injury should keep Oklahoma on even-keel in 2012. Read More
Oklahomans in Major League Baseball: Matt Kemp among those off to strong start
Published: Mon, May 7, 2012
The National League MVP award that should have been Matt Kemp's a year ago won't be up for debate if he builds off one of the best starts in MLB history (. 417, 12 homers, 25 RBIs in April) Read More
OU football: Getting drafted by Chiefs a dream for Donald Stephenson
Published: Sun, May 6, 2012
Big for his age his entire life, Donald Stephenson didn't dream of playing quarterback at Arrowhead Stadium. He knew his future. It was in the trenches. On the offensive line. Read More
OU football: Detroit Lions like what they see in former Sooners
Published: Sun, Apr 29, 2012
The question is whether Ryan Broyles, Travis Lewis and Ronnell Lewis can help the Lions reach the Super Bowl for the first time. Read More
NFL Draft: OU linebacker Travis Lewis chosen in seventh round by Lions
Published: Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Broken toe, subpar senior season are reasons why Lewis slid to the final round. He will join outside linebacker Ronnell Lewis, who chosen in the fourth round by Detroit. Read More
NFL Draft: OU's Ronnell Lewis chosen by Detroit Lions in fourth round
Published: Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Ronnell Lewis always felt linebacker was his best position. He'll have the opportunity to return to his favorite spot with the Detroit Lions. Read More
NFL Draft: Detroit Lions take OU's Ryan Broyles in second round
Published: Fri, Apr 27, 2012
A major knee injury didn't cost Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles much positioning in the NFL Draft after all. When the NCAA's all-time leading receiver suffered a torn ACL late his senior season, there was speculation Broyles might slip to Round 4 of the NFL Draft. Instead, the Detroit Lions selected Broyles... Read More
NFL Draft: Frank Alexander waiting for the chance to show he can play professionally
Published: Fri, Apr 27, 2012
The OU defensive end has recovered from injuries and hopes stellar senior season is enough for a draft day telephone call. Read More
OU football: Receiver Ryan Broyles has worked his way to the NFL Draft
Published: Mon, Apr 23, 2012
NORMAN — The NCAA's all-time leading receiver will get his opportunity to play in the NFL. Regardless of what round Ryan Broyles is selected later this week, the owner of most of Oklahoma's receiving records will attend a training camp in late July. All the hard work pays off this week. The star receiver that... Read More
OU football: Where will Ronnell Lewis, Ryan Broyles go in NFL Draft?
Published: Sun, Apr 22, 2012
Ronnell Lewis and Ryan Broyles are projected to be Oklahoma's first two players selected in this week's NFL Draft. A key for both is how NFL executives evaluate OU's all-time leading receiver and a big hitter known as “The Hammer.” Read More
OU football notebook: Drew Allen pleased with progress this spring; Derrick Strait returns as grad assistant
Published: Sat, Apr 21, 2012
Offensive coordinator Josh Heupel said the decision on who will back up quarterback Landry Jones will be based on all the spring and fall practices. Read More
OU football notebook: Tress Way learned valuable lesson
Published: Tue, Apr 17, 2012
Oklahoma senior punter Tress Way averaged a respectable 42.0 yards per punt last season, but it was a drop-off from his 44.0 and 45.7 averages his first two seasons. In the Insight Bowl, he averaged 50.3 yards on six punts. “After talking my dad and Michael Hunnicutt they said, ‘You have one of the strongest... Read More
Writer's roundtable: Who will be Oklahoma's top receiver?
Published: Sun, Apr 15, 2012
OU writers Mike Baldwin and Jason Kersey discuss next season's receiving group with columnist Jenni Carlson. Read More
OU football: Mike Stoops' defense passes early test
Published: Sun, Apr 15, 2012
The defense lost the spring game Saturday, but the unit held its own against a high-powered offense. Read More
OU football: What they are saying about the secondary
Published: Sun, Apr 15, 2012
Tony Jefferson, coach Bob Stoops and Corey Nelson offer thoughts on the secondary under new defensive coordinator Mike Stoops. Read More
OU football: Sooners have questions in some areas, answers in others
Published: Sun, Apr 15, 2012
The starting lineup for Oklahoma heading into football two-a-days seems set except for a few spots. Read More
OU football notebook: Landry Jones only plays one series; Jaz Reynolds provides highlight play
Published: Sat, Apr 14, 2012
Oklahoma senior quarterback Landry Jones wasn't expected to play much in Saturday's spring game, and he didn't. Jones was pulled after the game's opening drive, which took over seven minutes off the clock. Read More
OU football: Defense plays well despite 22-21 spring game loss
Published: Sat, Apr 14, 2012
Other than struggling against the run at times early in the game, and one long pass play, OU's defense played well Saturday afternoon under returning defensive coordinator Mike Stoops. Read More
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