OU's Riley, OSU's Gundy react to Floyd's death

Two of Oklahoma's most prominent sports figures released statements Sunday morning on George Floyd's death in Minneapolis last week and the nationwide protests, including in Oklahoma City, that have followed decrying racial violence.First, OU football coach Lincoln Riley wrote on Twitter that he is “committed to being a part of the change.”

“I ALWAYS stand with my players and I am thankful that I was raised in a home that taught me that no human, regardless of race, religion, or any other factor ... should ever be treated differently ... we have a long ways to go as a society— I am committed to being a part of the change.”

Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy followed saying on Twitter that he hopes “we replace the rage with respect and all come together.”

“I can' t stop thinking about the horrible situation that happened in Minneapolis earlier this week. I've been at a loss for words to describle the shocking video of George Floyd. My heart and prayers go out to his family. This disgraceful event means we must work harder together everyday to put an end to the mistreatment of black Americans in our country. I'm thankful to be in an environment with Oklahoma State football and our Cowboy Culture where we respect each other.”

VANDERBILT: Vanderbilt senior defensive analyst Osia Lewis died Sunday following a lengthy battle with cancer, the school announced. He was 57.

Lewis also was a special consultant to Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason. He joined the Commodores in 2016 as a senior defensive assistant and outside linebackers coach.

Before coming to Vanderbilt, Lewis spent five years as a defensive line coach at San Diego State.

Lewis spent the 2010 season as a coordinator in the World Football League in 2010. He also had assistant coaching stints at UT E P, New Mexico, Illinois, Oregon State and Western Oregon.

Lewis was a standout linebacker at Oregon State from 1982-85.