The defense will begin its case this week and is expected to call up to 50 witnesses, including Paeyeneers.

A chartered plane carrying eight team members, trainers and broadcasters crashed about 6:35 p.m. in a snowstorm 40 miles east of Denver after taking off from Jefferson County Airport, Federal Aviation Administration officials said.

Two pilots also died in the crash.

“Hey, Josh, I’m sorry.” I lost track right then and stared at him with a puzzled look. I had known him since I came here in 1999, and this was an easy one: He didn’t owe me an apology for anything.

As a person who feels emotions like everyone else, I am upset. I am upset that Oklahoma State University has lost so many people who have made this school a place we can all be proud to attend.

What a horrible reality to wake up to, for those of us who slept, and what a lonely void the night must have been for those who couldn’t shut their eyes except to wipe away the tears.

On the strength of 61 points from the bench, and 51.6 percent shooting from the field, Oklahoma State defeated Texas A&M 85-69 at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Neither of those happened in the 2000 season.