Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris apologizes after late-night armadillo incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Oklahoma State football coach Eric Morris addressed his neighbors after a late-night gunshot resulting from an armadillo problem in his yard. Morris, who recently became head coach, shared that he was unable to sleep due to concerns about the armadillos damaging his property. He took action at 2:30 a.m. to address the issue, stating it was legal as he lives in a rural area. Following the incident, he sent a text to his neighbors to apologize for the disturbance.
- •Eric Morris captured an armadillo that was damaging his yard.
- •The incident occurred at 2:30 a.m., prompting an apology to neighbors.
- •Morris is in his first year as head coach at Oklahoma State.
- •He previously coached at North Texas for three seasons.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Why Oklahoma State's football coach apologized to his neighbors for a 2:30 a.m. gunshot
"Oklahoma State first-year head coach Eric Morris has been dealing with an armadillo problem at his house.
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