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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT FRIDAY...

The following statement was issued by the Oklahoma Department of
Environmental Quality.

An Air Quality Alert for Ozone has been issued for Friday, August 28
for the Oklahoma City Metropolitan area due to expected high
concentrations of ozone.

Public Health Recommendations: Persons with existing heart or
respiratory ailments should reduce physical exertion and outdoor
activity.

The general public is encouraged to help alleviate the problem by
reducing vehicle miles traveled by riding the bus, carpooling, or
avoiding unnecessary trips. The public is also asked to avoid
refueling during the morning and early afternoon hours, and to avoid
the use of two cycle engines such as lawn mowers, motorcycles, weed
trimmers, and outboard engines. It is also advised to limit outdoor
burning.

To view the latest air quality map, visit airnow.gov or the AirNow
app.

For hourly updates on concentrations and possible health warnings,
telephone the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality at
405-702-4100. For more information on health effects, call the
American Lung Association of Oklahoma at 405-748-4674
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OU football lands Stanford offensive lineman Walter Rouse via transfer

OU 2022 Helmet

The Sooners' helmet in the Big 12 helmet showcase during Big 12 Media Days on July 13, 2022.

Oklahoma landed a transfer commitment from former Stanford offensive tackle Walter Rouse on Saturday. 

Rouse committed to Nebraska on Wednesday before flipping to OU. 

As a senior last season, who'll have one year of eligibility remaining, Rouse played in 10 games and was a William V. Campbell Trophy finalist. But as a sophomore, he played in six games and was named an All-Pac-12 honorable mention. 

The 6-foot-6, 318-pounder from Silver Spring, Maryland, was a three-star recruit in the 2019 class, per 247Sports' Composite rankings. He was also the No. 37-ranked offensive tackle. 

Rouse visited Norman and picked OU over Iowa and Nebraska, according to 247Sports' Josh Edwards.

After losing starters Anton Harrison, Wanya Morris and Chris Murray to the NFL draft, and Brey Walker to the transfer portal, Rouse should be a welcome add to the room. 

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