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WENTWORTH, England -- At 11 a.m. local time on Tuesday, just 60 minutes after a five-man selection panel had gathered in a room at European Tour headquarters to decide who would be their next Ryder Cup captain, the successful candidate was revealed on the tournaments official Twitter feed.This is, of course, how big news is announced in 2016.The panel -- which included Europes last three captains, Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley and Jose Maria Olazabal, as well as the European Tours chief executive, Keith Pelley, and the Tours players representative, Henrik Stenson -- decided?Thomas Bjorns wealth of experience made him the perfect person to task with winning back the trophy at Le Golf National in France in two years time.The Dane, who will become the first Scandinavian to lead Europes Ryder Cup team and only the fourth from outside Great Britain and Ireland, has, in his own words, lived and breathed the European Tour for so long and will now do the same with the Ryder Cup for the next two years.But were there really any other serious candidates?Paul Lawrie will have been deemed too inexperienced, having only been involved in three Ryder Cups to date, while Miguel Angel Jimenez has never really had the necessary support from those who matter. So as soon as Padraig Harrington ruled himself out of the running by reiterating his desire to travel to Paris in a playing capacity, Bjorns announcement became more of a case of when rather than if.But while Bjorn was victorious in a one-man race -- the reason behind the announcement being at least two months earlier than usual? -- and the European Tour privately desires that the job isnt seen as being restricted to those from the British Isles, dont be fooled into thinking hes not the right man for the job. He played in three Ryder Cups and was a vice-captain at four. He knows Le Golf National inside out, having competed at the Open de France on 14 occasions to date. He has won 15 European Tour titles, and he has three runner-up finishes at major championships.Bjorns biggest task must be to keep his emotions in check, something Clarke and Nick Faldo failed to do on the past two occasions Europe failed to beat their U.S. counterparts. And while being a fiery character hasnt always worked -- in 2006 Bjorn infamously called Ian Woosnam the most pathetic captain ever after the Welshman overlooked him for a wild-card pick -- this is a man with many of the best characteristics of his predecessors.Each time a Ryder Cup captain is named, he is praised for his unwavering passion for the tournament, a phrase that rings as true as ever with Bjorn. He understands the ethos of the tournament as well as anyone, and everything that goes on behind the scenes. An expert communicator who knows how to prepare the most intricate details, Bjorn also knows how to win a Ryder Cup and, perhaps just as crucially, now knows how to lose a Ryder Cup, having tasted defeat as part of Clarkes team two months ago.So how did Bjorns potential team members react? Ian Poulter and Justin Rose posted a straightforward congratulations on Twitter, while fellow Ryder Cup stalwart Lee Westwood offered a thumbs-up emoji.?Luke Donald, who missed out on a captains pick in both 2014 and 2016, also put his name forward with a welcoming tweet.This is, of course, how people react to big news in 2016. Duke Riley Jersey . -- There were so many positives from the Orlando Magics first victory of the season that it was hard for coach Jacque Vaughn to stop praising his players. Steven Means Jersey . Mats Zuccarello and Derek Stepan scored shootout goals, and backup goalie Cam Talbot earned his second win in two nights as the Rangers shook off a late tying tally and beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 Monday night. http://www.cheapfalconsjerseysauthentic.com/?tag=authentic-kenjon-barner-jersey . Neymar curled home a free kick from just outside the area to put the 2014 World Cup host ahead in the 44th minute. 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Chris Lacy almost dragged another TCU player into the end zone on a long catch-and-run that set up another score.After running all over TCU in a 31-6 victory Saturday, the Cowboys will be playing for the Big 12 championship in their next game. They have won seven in a row since losing their conference opener at Baylor.Its just been a great stretch for us, said Mason Rudolph, who ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score. Its a good position to be in.The Cowboys (9-2, 7-1, No. 11 CFP) became the first team with two 100-yard rushers against TCU since 2007. Freshman running back Justice Hill (154 yards on 16 carries) and Carson (146 yards on 17 carries) combined for 182 yards after halftime when Oklahoma State added to a 10-6 lead.I told our team that in 2006-07-08-09, thats how we used to finish games. Thats what we were known for around here a long time, coach Mike Gundy said. It makes it a lot easier for me to sleep when we know we can run the ball.And its a big reason the Cowboys, who finished with 334 yards rushing and 541 overall, can become Big 12 champions if they beat eighth-ranked Oklahoma in their regular-season finale after an open date.Oklahoma State scored on its only two drives in the third quarter to go ahead 24-6. Carson had his bruising 19-yard TD run and Rudolph scored on a 2-yard keeper after a 63-yard catch-and-run by Lacy , who dragged a defender almost 15 yards before finally being brought down.I was just trying so hard to drag him into the end zone, said Lacy, inspired by Carsons hard-running style. I was trying to do the same thing. He just brings some physicality to the team and its spreading.TCU (5-5, 3-4) had a chance to take the lead in the final minute of the first half after a 40-yard run by quarterback Kenny Hill . But Kyle Hicks took direct snaps in a wildcat formation on consecutive plays from the 1, getting stopped short on a third-down run and then overthrowing an open receiver.The Frogs, who have two more channces to get bowl eligible, suffered their most lopsided home loss in their 16 seasons under Gary Patterson.ddddddddddddIt was Pattersons 200th game as head coach.We definitely got our butts kicked. It was embarrassing, said Hicks, who was held to 47 yards on 25 carries after he had 192 yards and five TDs against Baylor in TCUs previous game. You just have to make sure you bounce back next week and be more prepared.THE TAKEAWAYOklahoma State: Gundy and the Cowboys won their only Big 12 title five years ago. And they werent going to be denied a chance at another. After their last two wins by a combined seven points, the Cowboys responded with 31 unanswered points following TCUs only score. Rudolph is 21-5 as their starting quarterback.TCU: There were more designed runs as expected for Hill (eight carries for 79 yards), but he threw two interceptions. The Horned Frogs were coming off a 40-point win over Baylor in their previous game two weeks ago, but reverted back to the kind of inconsistent play that hampered them in losing three of four before that and escaping Kansas with a one-point win.HE SAID ITIm not even mad. Im embarrassed because we got our butt kicked. Simple as that. Im not just talking about the players. Its our job as coaches to find the answers. Im embarrassed for them and for me, Patterson said.SETUP RECEIVERLacy had four catches for 109 yards, including a 3-yard TD in the first quarter that put Oklahoma State ahead to stay. That score was set up by his leaping 30-yard catch with both hands extended over his head before he came down with a foot in bounds.POLL IMPLICATIONSOklahoma State could move up a spot or two , but is in position to make a significant move in the final poll of the regular season if it wins that game and the Big 12 title.UP NEXTOklahoma State finishes the regular season with Bedlam at No. 8 Oklahoma on Dec. 3.TCU goes to Texas on Friday. ' '