Jack Carnefix II received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Oklahoma State. He has had a long and winding career of more than 40 years in sports.
Perkins, Oklahoma
Joined July 2025
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I watched a man steal my English muffin at a hotel breakfast.
I knew it was going to happen.
I let him do it anyway.
The things we endure while traveling. 😂
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Working for a sports team sounds like getting paid to watch games.
Sometimes you miss the game, can't leave early and work long after the final whistle. 😂
Six things I learned in 40+ years behind the scenes in sports:
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The original Marlboro Man was a wrestling Hall of Famer.
Bill Farrell appeared in Marlboro advertising and later coached the U.S. freestyle wrestling team to six world championships.
He entered the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1987.
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Congratulations to Miami, SportsTravel's Best Sports Host City of 2026!
Rashel and I attended the NHL Winter Classic there in January, our third after Dallas and Seattle.
From frostbite to flip-flops, it's been quite a journey! 🏒
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The Northstar Meetings Group announced the winners of the 2026 SportsTravel Awards during the TEAMS ’26 Conference & Expo in Birmingham, Alabama, on Wednesday, honoring the best events, new venue and host city in the sports-event industry. Get to know this year's winners: bit.ly/4idZcWQ
My first press kit arrived before kindergarten.
It involved a Navy Blue Angel, a Cadillac and a parade.
Apparently, I started preparing for my career a little early. 😂
#FlashbackFriday
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@BlueAngels
"Where are my skates?" bellowed Marco Pietroniro.
Guess who was holding them? 😂
A story from my Idaho @Steelheads days.
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My dad ordered his Navy squadron to get rid of an old A-4 Skyhawk ejection seat.
They turned it into an office chair instead. 😂
More than 50 years later, it's sitting across from my desk.
The Best Seat in My Office
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Apparently, I have a handwriting problem.
Actually, I have two handwriting styles. My bank noticed.
From the #FlashbackFriday archives:
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Low ceilings. Poor lighting. Dust everywhere. @osubaseball's aluminum bats pinging nonstop.
And a gun range.
Welcome to the Dungeon beneath OSU's Gallagher Hall.
My latest You Know Jack! story:
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This is why the @StanleyCup is more than a trophy. ❤️🏒
The @Canes, @NHL and @HockeyHallFame brought it to GiGi's Playhouse in Raleigh. Just look at those smiles!
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It's exactly what I wrote about here:
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Coach Dick Weis was one of my favorite people during my years at Oklahoma State.
With Saturday's Weis-Crockett Invitational being the first since his passing, I wanted to share one of my favorite memories involving Coach Weis.
It involves a motor home, a muddy field and an adventure at the Cowboy Jamboree that I haven't forgotten. 😊
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This Saturday, we host the 4th annual Weis-Crockett Invitational at the Greiner Family OSU Cross Country Course in Stillwater.
However, this one hits a little different as it’s the first edition since the passing of former OSU head coach Dick Weis.
#GoPokes I #run4okstate
Who was @Nike's first signature athlete?
Hint: It wasn't Michael Jordan, or John McEnroe.
He was a wrestler.
Bet you can't guess who. 👀
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Jon Sciambi helped me land an interview with the NHL's Florida Panthers.
During that interview, I learned exactly how much difference one recommendation can make.
Here's the story. 🏒
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I've always appreciated a creative sports promotion, and the Rangers have a winner with this one! 😂
Adam Graves has always been my favorite Ranger. Here's what happened when I finally met him and Wayne Gretzky on the same night.
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Is it just us or is this Gravey Boat serving?
Score your very own Rangers Gravey Boat when you buy tickets to our game on 11/22 using this link → bit.ly/XGravyBoat
Sometimes a conversation halfway around the world leads to a story you never expected.
This one involves a beloved Christmas song, a remarkable planned gift and a journalism major who learned something new.
#FlashbackFriday
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I tried to warn them. 😂
A TV crew set up a big tripod near first base while @osubaseball was practicing at the College World Series.
A hard-hit line drive soon offered a second opinion.
The cameraman's response?
"Where do you think we should set up?"
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A belated happy birthday to @DaveWinfieldHOF!
I had the opportunity to spend some time around Dave during my years in professional baseball, and the thing I remember most isn't one of his baseball accomplishments.
It's the person he was away from the field.
Happy 75th, Dave!
🗂️ From the Archives
Does getting cut off in traffic become more irritating when the person doing it is wearing your team's biggest rival's gear?
Asking for a friend.
Actually, I'm asking for me. 😂
#FlashbackFriday
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Bill Platt heard one thing.
Standing in the @OSUBaseball dugout, I heard something completely different. 😂
You Know Jack! 👇
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