Eric Morris addresses armadillo issues while preparing for season
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris shared his recent challenges with a troublesome armadillo in his yard amid preparations for the upcoming college football season. The critter was digging up his flower beds, causing disruption at night, which Morris noted has impacted his sleep. He mentioned that it is legal to manage the wild animal in Oklahoma and detailed his unconventional method of handling the situation. As the season approaches, Morris is focused on building a new team featuring a significant number of transfers and returning players, aiming to improve the Cowboys' performance for the upcoming games.
- •Eric Morris is in his first year as Oklahoma State head coach.
- •An armadillo has been causing issues in his yard.
- •Morris described handling the situation late at night.
- •Oklahoma State is dealing with 85 new players this season.
- •Morris aims to develop offensive strategies with new recruits.
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — New Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris shoots and kills an armadillo in his yard
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma State head coach Eric Morris shares recent armadillo incident
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris tackles armadillo problem
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — How Eric Morris dealt with armadillo terrorizing his yard: 'It wasn't illegal'
"Morris, the former North Texas coach hired to revive a struggling program in Stillwater, described his overnight encounter with the armored mammal during a session with reporters this week. It was the first encounter with an armadillo for Morris, who said it “was crushing my yard, my flower beds, digging everything up.” Morris made quick work of the animal and gave new meaning to “Pistols Firing,” a popular slogan and hand gesture used by Oklahoma State fans and teams.
"Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris has struggled to sleep recently with the season approaching. It led to him finally catching a pesky armadillo.
"A couple nights ago, Eric Morris put his insomnia to use. He popped up around 2:30 a.m. and decided it was time to, well, pop an armadillo.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 12:22 AMNew Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris shoots and kills an armadillo in his yard
Morris, the former North Texas coach hired to revive a struggling program in Stillwater, described his overnight encounter with the armored mammal during a session with reporters this week. It was the first encounter with an armadillo for Morris, who said it “was crushing my yard, my flower beds, digging everything up.” Morris made quick work of the animal and gave new meaning to “Pistols Firing,” a popular slogan and hand gesture used by Oklahoma State fans and teams.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:35 PMOklahoma State head coach Eric Morris shares recent armadillo incident
Morris has had some trouble at home with an unwelcome visitor messing up his sleep schedule.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:49 PMOklahoma State football coach Eric Morris tackles armadillo problem
A couple nights ago, Eric Morris put his insomnia to use. He popped up around 2:30 a.m. and decided it was time to, well, pop an armadillo.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:15 PMHow Eric Morris dealt with armadillo terrorizing his yard: 'It wasn't illegal'
Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris has struggled to sleep recently with the season approaching. It led to him finally catching a pesky armadillo.
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