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The Oklahoma City Comets promoted Kyle Daugherty to general manager on Tuesday, the club and ownership group, Diamond Baseball Holdings, announced
Daugherty, who was the vice president of ticket sales, replaces Michael Byrnes, the organization's longtime president and general manager. Byrnes is moving into a new role as president of the local entity executing OKC's efforts to stage canoe slalom and softball in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, according to a release.
"I am truly honored to take on the role of general manager for the Oklahoma City Comets,” Daugherty said in the release. “It’s a privilege to serve our dedicated fan base and the vibrant OKC community. I’m grateful for the opportunity to carry forward the vision established by Michael, and I look forward to working alongside our outstanding front office staff and committed ownership group. Together, we are focused on building a winning culture and delivering unforgettable experiences for Comets fans for years to come."
Daugherty joined the club in 2010, first as a group sales coordinator. He served as the vice president of ticket sales for nearly 10 years, helping oversee consistent growth in attendance, record-breaking group sales and the launch of innovative fan-first initiatives.
"After nearly 15 incredible years with the Oklahoma City Comets, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our fans for their enthusiastic support and to the City of Oklahoma City for their incredible partnership,” Byrnes said in the release. “Working with our team members, operating our events and creating countless memories for our fans has been unbelievably rewarding. I am thrilled for Kyle to take on this role with the passion, commitment and vision that make him the ideal person to lead the Comets to even greater heights. I will always be a Comets fan and look forward to enjoying many more games at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.”
Byrnes oversaw multiple organizational and brand changes within the organization.
"DBH is deeply grateful to Michael for his dedication to this club and Oklahoma City. His exceptional leadership has been inspirational to many in Minor League Baseball, and we thank him for his service,” said Pat Battle and Peter Freund, Executive Chairman and CEO of Diamond Baseball Holdings, respectively, in the release. “We are excited for the future of the Comets with Kyle at the helm and are confident that, under his stewardship, the OKC community will continue to enjoy spectacular experiences at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.”
OU general manager Jim Nagy has added to his front office staff.
The Sooners are hiring Charlie Parkinson, who along with Nagy, confirmed the news on social media on Monday. Parkinson will serve as OU's assistant director of college scouting.
Parkinson spent the past season as a scouting assistant with Nagy at the Senior Bowl. Parkinson previously served as a football recruiting and player personnel assistant at Wake Forest and as a football recruiting assistant at his alma mater, Amherst College.
Parkinson played defensive line at Amherst College and previously worked for the 33rd Team, an NFL think tank.
Parkinson joins assistant general manager Taylor Redd and director of high school recruiting Kale Pearson on Nagy's staff.
Oklahoma State found a perfect fit to help fill its quarterback void.
Banks Bowen, the son of OSU analyst Clint Bowen, committed to the Cowboys, announcing his decision on his X account Monday night.
The 6-foot-3, 208-pound Banks Bowen completed 172 of 277 passes (62.1%) for 2,368 yards and 23 touchdowns while rushing for 861 yards and nine TDs as a senior at Lawrence (Kansas) High School last fall.
He was an early enrollee at Tulsa in January, but entered the transfer portal last Friday, the final day of the spring transfer window.
A three-star recruit, Bowen threw for 4,144 yards and rushed for 2,109 with 63 total touchdowns over his career, which included two seasons as the starting quarterback for his father.
Clint Bowen was best known as a longtime Kansas assistant, where he held multiple positions. Most notably, he was the Jayhawks’ defensive coordinator over two separate stints. He also had stops at Minnesota, Western Kentucky and North Texas.
He had been on the Kansas staff with new OSU offensive coordinator Doug Meacham, who brought Bowen to Stillwater as an analyst over the winter.
Porter Moser strikes again.
Alabama transfer Derrion Reid, a former five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American, has committed to OU, he announced Monday.Reid reportedly chose the Sooners over Georgetown and Mississippi.
Reid, a 6-foot-8 sophomore, struggled with injuries this past season as a freshman with the Crimson Tide.
Reid averaged six points and 2.8 rebounds this past season and scored in double-figures in five games, including a season-high 12 against Creighton on Dec. 12.
-Staff reports
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Daugherty, who was the vice president of ticket sales, replaces Michael Byrnes, the organization's longtime president and general manager. Byrnes is moving into a new role as president of the local entity executing OKC's efforts to stage canoe slalom and softball in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, according to a release.
"I am truly honored to take on the role of general manager for the Oklahoma City Comets,” Daugherty said in the release. “It’s a privilege to serve our dedicated fan base and the vibrant OKC community. I’m grateful for the opportunity to carry forward the vision established by Michael, and I look forward to working alongside our outstanding front office staff and committed ownership group. Together, we are focused on building a winning culture and delivering unforgettable experiences for Comets fans for years to come."
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Daugherty joined the club in 2010, first as a group sales coordinator. He served as the vice president of ticket sales for nearly 10 years, helping oversee consistent growth in attendance, record-breaking group sales and the launch of innovative fan-first initiatives.
"After nearly 15 incredible years with the Oklahoma City Comets, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our fans for their enthusiastic support and to the City of Oklahoma City for their incredible partnership,” Byrnes said in the release. “Working with our team members, operating our events and creating countless memories for our fans has been unbelievably rewarding. I am thrilled for Kyle to take on this role with the passion, commitment and vision that make him the ideal person to lead the Comets to even greater heights. I will always be a Comets fan and look forward to enjoying many more games at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.”
Byrnes oversaw multiple organizational and brand changes within the organization.
"DBH is deeply grateful to Michael for his dedication to this club and Oklahoma City. His exceptional leadership has been inspirational to many in Minor League Baseball, and we thank him for his service,” said Pat Battle and Peter Freund, Executive Chairman and CEO of Diamond Baseball Holdings, respectively, in the release. “We are excited for the future of the Comets with Kyle at the helm and are confident that, under his stewardship, the OKC community will continue to enjoy spectacular experiences at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.”
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OU football adds to front office staff
OU general manager Jim Nagy has added to his front office staff.
The Sooners are hiring Charlie Parkinson, who along with Nagy, confirmed the news on social media on Monday. Parkinson will serve as OU's assistant director of college scouting.
Parkinson spent the past season as a scouting assistant with Nagy at the Senior Bowl. Parkinson previously served as a football recruiting and player personnel assistant at Wake Forest and as a football recruiting assistant at his alma mater, Amherst College.
Parkinson played defensive line at Amherst College and previously worked for the 33rd Team, an NFL think tank.
Parkinson joins assistant general manager Taylor Redd and director of high school recruiting Kale Pearson on Nagy's staff.
OSU adds QB to recruiting class
Oklahoma State found a perfect fit to help fill its quarterback void.
Banks Bowen, the son of OSU analyst Clint Bowen, committed to the Cowboys, announcing his decision on his X account Monday night.
The 6-foot-3, 208-pound Banks Bowen completed 172 of 277 passes (62.1%) for 2,368 yards and 23 touchdowns while rushing for 861 yards and nine TDs as a senior at Lawrence (Kansas) High School last fall.
He was an early enrollee at Tulsa in January, but entered the transfer portal last Friday, the final day of the spring transfer window.
A three-star recruit, Bowen threw for 4,144 yards and rushed for 2,109 with 63 total touchdowns over his career, which included two seasons as the starting quarterback for his father.
Clint Bowen was best known as a longtime Kansas assistant, where he held multiple positions. Most notably, he was the Jayhawks’ defensive coordinator over two separate stints. He also had stops at Minnesota, Western Kentucky and North Texas.
He had been on the Kansas staff with new OSU offensive coordinator Doug Meacham, who brought Bowen to Stillwater as an analyst over the winter.
OU adds former five-star in portal
Porter Moser strikes again.
Alabama transfer Derrion Reid, a former five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American, has committed to OU, he announced Monday.Reid reportedly chose the Sooners over Georgetown and Mississippi.
Reid, a 6-foot-8 sophomore, struggled with injuries this past season as a freshman with the Crimson Tide.
Reid averaged six points and 2.8 rebounds this past season and scored in double-figures in five games, including a season-high 12 against Creighton on Dec. 12.
-Staff reports
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