Friday, July 15, 2022

Friday, July 15, 2022

Cowboys asking ‘Why not us’ at Big 12 media days Ben Hutchens Staff Reporter ARLINGTON, Texas — Sometimes it feels like it doesn’t

matter how well Oklahoma State did the season before.

It is never expected to win the Big 12.

OSU was, in the words of receiver Brennan Presley, a couple feet from going undefeated last season. Presley was referring to OSU’s week seven loss to Iowa State when he was tackled short of a first down on a critical fourth down conversion late in the game

and infamous inches-short finish at the Big 12 Championship.

Some imagination might have to be used, but the Cowboys could have realistically finished the 2021 season unblemished and earned a trip to the College Football Playoff.

Still, OSU was picked to finish third in the preseason conference poll, behind Baylor and Oklahoma, See Cowboys on page 4

Mckenzie Jannish The Cowboy brand was a hot topic among Big 12 Media Days.

National champion wrestler ferrari released from team

Habbie Colen Ferrari has pending sexual assualt charges, and has been released from OSU’s wrestling team amidst the investigation.

2. The suspect was identified as Ferrari. The case is under investigation.

Official records have not been released from the report. The investigation is still ongoing.

Adam Engel Derek Chance, Ferrari’s Co-Editor-in-Chief attorney, provided the following statement to The AJ Ferrari always O’Colly on behalf of Ferrari. served as a difficult dilemma “The allegations for OSU wrestling coach against AJ are false. It is John Smith, with a bombastic unfortunate that a student style that bordered on the athlete can become a target, edge of chaos. A clash of old- primarily because of their school vs new. The dilemma status as an elite athlete. ended recently, it appears, as AJ is cooperating with law Ferrari has been dismissed enforcement and is confident from the team, according to the truth will come out. multiple sources close to the He appreciated his time at program.

Okla State, but he and the Sources confirmed to university mutually agreed The O’Colly that Ferrari was a change was appropriate,” released from the team on Chance said in a text to The Monday.

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On July 5, a Stillwater Ferrari, a rising junior woman filed a protective from Allen, Texas, won a order against Ferrari. national championship at On Wednesday 197 pounds in 2021 after he afternoon, the Stillwater defeated Pittsburgh’s Nino Police Department released Bonaccorsi, 4-2. Ferrari a statement citing that the became the third OSU department responded to wrestler to win a national a report of sexual assault championship as a true investigation at 4 p.m. on July freshman. Before Ferrari, Pat

This is a developing story. As The O’Colly learns more information, we will update readers online at ocolly.com.

Smith won it in 1990.

In his freshman season, he lost once — to then No. 4 ranked Noah Adams of West Virginia, 3-2, in the Cowboy Challenge Tournament. After that loss in mid-February, Ferrari won 11 straight that included a Big 12 championship over Wyoming’s Stephen Buchanan. His performance awarded him Outstanding Wrestler of the Big 12 Tournament.

Ferrari started his sophomore season 10-0 but it quickly ended after he and OSU cross country Isai Rodriguez were involved in a non-fatal car crash outside of Stillwater on Highway 33. Ferrari was driving home from attending a youth wrestling practice in Cushing when he reportedly collided with a vehicle when he attempted to pass another.

He stuck the car, a Chevrolet pickup truck, driven by

Valenda McKee, 56, of Ripley. Cowboy football offensive coordinator, Kasey Dunn, rescued Ferrari from his burning vehicle.

He was life-flighted to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City and treated for his injuries. Ferrari did not sustain any major injures but suffered some internal damage to his left shoulder.

Off the mat, Ferrari is a vocal and bombastic character with a large social media following. He often walks around campus shirtless and proudly touts his Italian heritage.

Ferrari’s brother, Anthony Ferrari, signed to wrestle for the Cowboys in the fall. A graduate from Stillwater High School, he is listed as the No. 23 overall recruit in the class of 2022 by Matscouts. sports.ed@ocolly.com

Certain reproductive rights protected by new executive order Teyte Holcomb News Editor Three weeks ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a decision which gave a woman the constitutional right to an abortion. Since overturning, President Biden has signed an executive order that will give some abortion protections across the country.

The executive order aims to regulate and guard access to abortion through medication and emergency contraception medications. As well, it seeks to protect patient privacy, launch public education efforts and increase security around the legality of providing abortion services.

Though many have suggested practicing abortions on federal land where the procedure is prohibited, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said using these lands would have “dangerous ramifications.” The While House has also been very clear that President Biden does not support expanding the Supreme Court.

While the president cannot sign an executive order legalizing abortion across the country, here is what was signed earlier this month: Health and Human Services will take action across the country to expand contraception, IUD access and emergency contraception pills.

HHS has also been tasked with ensuring patients have access to the care they need, especially “the full rights and protections for emergency medical care afforded under the law.”

President Biden has also discussed updating guidance for physicians under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. This would allow doctors to conduct emergency abortions if the health of the individual carrying the child was at stake, even in states that restrict abortion.

HHS will conduct outreach and public education programs that ensure American citizens have the right information when it comes to abortion in the United States.

This order also looks at enduring the safety of those seeking and providing abortion care, specifically by mobile clinicts that have been deployed to provide care for out-of-state patients.

While this executive order does not generally allow abortions to contiune in states that have prohibited the procedure, it does guarantee specific rights in ensuring that individuals who suffer from problems during pregnancy can have access to an abortion. Standard abortion procedures are currently illegal in 11 states with others deciding in the next coming weeks. To read the full executive order, visit whitehouse.gov. news.ed@ocolly.com

Courtesy Tribune News Service President Biden signed an executive order earlier this month which protects the right to emergency contraception, IUD access and increased education about abortion access across the country.

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Japanese Prime Minister assassinated during speech name of “collective self-defense.”

Along with increased allyship with other forces, a key factor in Teyte Holcomb Abe’s economic was the News Editor platform empowerment of women. Abe Shinzo Abe, argued that Japan’s longestincreasing women serving Prime participation Minister, has in the country recently died at age would allow the 67. workforce to The Prime grow and could Minister sustained counterbalance the injuries from a aging population. shooting during At an a speech during international scale, a campaign Abe was only one event, and was of a few world later confirmed leaders to keep in

by Dr. Hidetada contact with former Fukushima. president Donald One of his Trump during his more notable time in office. Able moves as prime also hosted Barack minister came in Obama when he 2015, where he became the first pushed through an president to visit act that “authorized Hiroshima, the overseas combat site of one of the missions” alongside atomic bombings allied troops in the by the U.S. in

WWII. Along with his engagement with the United States, Abe tried to usher in a warmer relationship with China, making him the first Japanese Prime Minister to visit Beijing since 2018.

Police have taken into custody a suspect who has been accused with the assination of Shinzo Abe. While much is not known about the suspect, the man who killed Abe has been identified as Tetsuya Yamagami and was believed to have used a homemade weapon.

Fumio Kishida has been named the country’s new prime minister, and is set to serve the rest of Abe’s term. news.ed@ocolly.com

Courtesy of Tribune News Service A car carrying the body of Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe leaves Zojoji temple where his funeral was held on July 12, 2022, in Tokyo, Japan.

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New Arizona law bans filming within 8 feet of a police officer Colorado’s 10 circuit ruled it unconstitutional for Arizona to implement a law which restricts people from filming police.

Mallory Pool Staff Reporter

commented on why the new law was passed.

“There needs to be a law that protects The governor officers from people of Arizona signed a who either have very law Wednesday that poor judgment or restricts people’s sinister motives,” ability to film a police Kavanagh said. “I’m officer. The law makes pleased that a very it illegal to record reasonable law that an officer within 8 promotes the safety feet or closer without of police officers permission. and those involved Someone on in police stops and private property with bystanders has been the owner’s consent signed into law. It can also be ordered to promotes everybody’s stop filming if a police safety yet still allows officer finds they are people to reasonably interfering, or the area videotape police is not safe. The law activity as is their states an officer must right.” give a verbal warning While the law before handing out any makes exceptions for punishments, and the those who are subjects penalty for this new of police contact, in law is a misdemeanor an enclosed structure that would likely on private property sustain a fine without or in a vehicle, jail time. organizations that Republican support free speech Rep. John Kavanagh, say it unnecessarily the bill’s sponsor, restricts people’s First

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An attorney for the ACLU of Arizona is one of many speaking out against this law.

“There is zero evidence in the record that this law actually addresses a problem,” said K.M. Bell. “We are investigating all possible options for addressing this unconstitutional law.”

Bell said one of the many problems with the law is that it is overly broad and limits too much of what people can do on their phones while near a police officer.

According to Bell, this amounts to a First Amendment violation.

“This is a content-based restriction, because I can stand 3 feet from an officer and play Angry Birds, but I can’t stand 3 feet away and record them,” Bell

said.

Mickey Osterreicher, general counsel for the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), said he finds the law “arbitrary” and “unworkable,” because the 8-foot restriction does not accommodate unique situations like protests.

The new law takes effect on Sept. 24 and organizations like the First Amendment Coalition of Arizona (FACA) are waiting to see if they should challenge the law itself or wait until someone is charged after the law takes effect.

“I think it’s something where, once the law gets challenged, it will fall,” Dan Barr, a media lawyer for the FACA, said. news.ed@ocolly.com

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Summer in the sun

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With summer in full swing, some students are handling the heat by spending time at Boomer Lake in Stillwater.

The best summer spots in Stillwater Mallory Pool Staff Reporter

thinks taking her dog for a walk around Theta Pond on campus is the best summer spot.

“Going to any lake in Stillwater The verdict is in and if you didn’t is a great way to get out this summer hear, it’s hot outside. It’s going to be and cool off,” Remington said. “But over 100 degrees in Stillwater most of my favorite one to go to is Theta next week and summer has reached an Pond. Taking my dog, Apollo, on a all-time high for students in Stillwater. walk around the pond in the morning How are students spending their before it gets too hot is my favorite long, hot summer days? School starts part of my week. Campus is so pretty in just a few weeks, so here are three in the summer so it’s a great spot to go spots in Stillwater that students love in enjoy.” these last few moments of summer.

Another favorite summer spot of Jillian Remington, an OSU students is Frios Gourmet Pops. agricultural communications major Hally Parks, another OSU student, spending the summer in Stillwater, says that she loves to go on little friend

dates to the popsicle stand in the heat of July to cool off.

Mady Young, an animal science major at OSU says a local coffee shop is her favorite place to cool off during the summer. The thing about this location is that, rain or shine, anytime of the year, it is a great place to relax and go to with friends. Balanced Coffee House in old downtown Stillwater is a great place to go to for a cool drink and some air conditioning.

Young says that she loves the vibe in Balanced and would spend every day there if she could.

“It’s the best summer spot in Stillwater for catching up with friends,

working on summer classes, or my personal favorite, grabbing an iced coffee, sitting down and reading a good summer novel,” Young said.

Whether you are going on a walk, swimming or drinking an iced coffee, Stillwater is full of great summer spots for students to enjoy.

Summer is coming to a close and we will all be back in town before you know it, so enjoy these last few weeks and go get yourself a nice, cold popsicle.

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Cowboys...

Continued from page 1 both teams that OSU defeated last season.

There are solid reasons OSU was picked third. The Cowboys lost their starting linebackers, two starting cornerbacks, three prominent safeties and two defensive linemen. Oh yeah, and the mastermind of it all, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.

Wednesday at Big 12 Media Days, the Cowboys weren’t asking how they would possibly fill the gaps. They were asking why not get to the Big 12 Championship again.

“Just keep believing,” Presley said. “I mean, you did it once you can do it again.”

Coach Mike Gundy outlined things he needs out of the 2022 team to return to the Big 12 championship game.

Staying healthy, getting good quarterback play, protecting the quarterback and rushing the ball were at the top of the list.

Gundy didn’t seem too concerned with filling the roster.

“We got a lot of sacks with four-man rush, allowed us to play coverage, allowed us to play a little man in the back end,” Gundy said. “We lost two fantastic college football linebackers last year. We’ve got guys that have to replace them.

We like where they’re at.

They just haven’t played in big games. We don’t know much about them.

We have the same situation at corner. They’ve played some but haven’t been out there in big games.”

Gundy said the Cowboys will be stronger on special teams this season than they were last season.

The Cowboys believe they will make another trip to Arlington.

Presley said his confidence is formed in the summer heat running stadiums and “gassers” under the watchful eye of strength coach Rob Glass.

“We know it’s not easy, but we know at the end goal, like how coach Glass preaches us every single day, doing something hard for two hours and being able to put in extra work that will serve dividends when you get in the game and you’re able to last longer than this guy or you were able to beat him on this press move and stuff like that,” Presley said.

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Mackenzie Janish Coach Mike Gundy spoke on conference realignments Big 12’s new commissioner and the future of Bedlam football.

Gundy answers college football’s biggest questions

Sam Hutchens Staff Reporter ARLINGTON, Texas — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy fielded a wide variety of questions at Big 12 media day in Arlington, Texas. He spoke on pertinent questions about the rapidly changing college football landscape.

Does geography still matter in conference realignment?

“Not anymore,” Gundy said. “Not when you took the Los Angeles television market schools and they could potentially play in New Jersey.

That’s what, a five-hour flight?

You’ve got to leave on Thursday I would guess. Probably not a lot of fans gonna make that trip. I’m just guessing, maybe I’m wrong. Geography is pretty much thrown out the window. It’s all about grabbing some sort of viewership and television market and hoping that you can fit your games into those time slots that the three or four main networks will buy into it and will pay you to play on TV.” Do you sense OSU fans want to keep playing Bedlam?

“I think so,” Gundy said.

“They do. I think it’s not really feasible. We’re scheduled out through ’32, ’33, something like that. Most conferences,

WHEN IS LITTLE MUCH?

There is a short chorus that has encouraged me many times. “Little is much if God is in it. Labor not for wealth or fame. There’s a crown and you can win it. If you go in Jesus’ name.”

The woman, who poured the precious ointment on Jesus just before he was crucified, was criticized for “wasting” this expensive item. Yet, Jesus said everywhere the gospel is preached this woman’s action would be told. (Mk 14:3-9) Little things mean a lot as we are willing to serve the Lord. Paul mentions many in Romans 16 who helped him. The Good Samaritan stopped to help the man beaten and robbed.

(Lu.10:30-37) Paul writes as you have opportunity, do good to all men, especially to other believers.(Gal.6:10) When the poor widow dropped the two pennies, all that she had, into the temple offering. Jesus said she gave more the large offerings given. Her “large giving” was in relation to what she had. (Mk.12:41-44)

once this settles down, you’re going to have a minimum of nine conference games in my opinion…I think most fans would love to do it, I just down know it’s really feasible.”

Do you want OU and Texas to stay in the Big 12 for the remainder of their contracts?

“If they leave early and they dump $80 million our way I think that’s awesome. I just don’t know. I can give you an opinion on certain things, but some things are out of my league and I almost hate to talk about it because I don’t know.

The president of Oklahoma and (OU athletic director Joe) Castiglione and (Texas athletic director Chris) Del Conte and those guys, they’ve got their own thoughts on what they can and can’t do. That’s another big picture, right? Do they leave early? If they leave early is there somebody who is going to financially support it that’s not in the conference or is it going to be a television network? I don’t know.”

There are multiple groups influencing college football, such as the CFP, the NCAA and rules committees.

Who should/will govern the sport?

“There’s going to be a group — I’ve said this for two years —there’s going to be a group of, I’m just going to say 40 teams. I think they’re going to come together. They’ll have it distributed in conferences, maybe it’s three, I don’t know. And then they’re going to have to come together with

Many people may plan to give when they receive a great amount of money, but that large amount of money may never come. We may plan to give time or talent to a project when we have more time, but that perfect time arrangement may never happen. Again, the apostle Paul encourages us “as you have opportunity, do good to all men.”

We never know when a little gesture of kindness, with money, or helping in an area of service, spending a little time with a person, a word of encouragement, will be just the action that will be a great help to someone. These can be practical ways of living out the Lord’s challenge to love one another. This is the fulfilling of the many commandments in the Bible: loving people by word and action.

a committee and they’re going to have to restructure the way this happens because who is in charge of NIL right now?

The NCAA is there, but how much are they doing on enforcing the rules? It’s a big picture now it’s got to get back in line.

If the speed limit is 55, if you drive 67 you’re going to get a ticket. If you drive 63 you’re OK, but you can’t drive 100.

Without policeman you can just drive as fast as you want. And that’s what’s going on. At some point I think we have to have a complete restructure in all of it. And when they make that committee, hopefully it won’t be more than three people.

We form committees with 11 people on it and 17 people. Get in a room with three or four people and it’s hard to make a decision, much less lot of people. So I think there’s gonna be a committee that’s going to govern all that.”

If you had a 12-team playoff, would that be more enticing to play ten or 11 Power Five games?

“If they went to that, which I don’t think they will because you’re interrupting academic schedules. For example, at the end of the year some schools are in finals and some schools aren’t. Then you’re interrupting bowl schedules, interrupting holidays, academic schedules. A lot of issues. If they ever decide to go from four to like, 12, then I think what you said is exactly going to happen. In order to align yourself in a position to say that we’re worthy of being in

it, you’re going to have to play maybe only one game a year that wouldn’t be at that high level. Because other schools are going to play it. And even if they lose one, they’re gonna say well they played 12 games and you didn’t. I think that would work against you.”

What is incoming Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark like?

“We’ve had a couple of conversations. And we talked a little bit of business, just getting to know each other. I did all the research on him. I know a lot about him. I know where he where he came from. I know what his path has been to get here. I think that is an absolute perfect fit for what college football is today. You got to be able to sell, you got to be able to negotiate. I think that’s what he does and has been fantastic at it. I know they’ve got some good family. I think it’s on his wife’s side, they got some good Italian restaurants in New York. That’s encouraging.

So he’s a family guy.

You know, he’s from Jersey, what to school in Indiana then back to the Jersey, New York area. When you think about Roc Nation? You think about NASCAR, you think about pro basketball. That’s a lot of negotiating. And a lot of advertisement and sponsorship. And that’s what college football has come down to.”

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Defensive front can help ease transitions in backfield Braden Bush Staff Reporter

that privilege this season with the stability at the line of scrimmage, perhaps even better than last year with the expected return of Trace Ford at defensive end. And with a backfield that will be adjusting to new chemistry and younger faces, that could help ease the transition.

Even though much was lost from last season, much still remains. Safety Jason Taylor has been a play-making magnet in his OSU career. Junior cornerbacks Jabbar Muhammad and Korie Black impressed during their time on the field last season.

“I wouldn’t say we have an inexperienced backfield this year,” said defensive end Brock Martin. “Younger guys, but those guys who played in games and played in games last year, they did well in those games.”

And while the defense won’t be the exact same, it doesn’t necessarily need to.

“You don’t need to fill those shoes (of last year’s starters),” Martin said. “Yeah, those guys were great players and they’ll be in the history books for a long time. But I mean, at the end of the day, you’ve got to work within your skillset. If you’ve got a hammer, you’re not gonna try to screw something in, you know, it’s just kinda how it is.”

The defensive front has the ability to take some of the pressure off the new starters while they adjust to a starting role. A scrambling and harassed quarterback results in wiggle room for defensive backs and linebackers.

“If we can get to the quarterback and put pressure on the quarterback – and I think a lot of quarterbacks in this league know, we’re gonna get to the quarterback – so they’re gonna have trouble getting rid of the ball,” Martin said.

To rival last year’s defense, it will take another symbiotic relationship between the line and backfield.

Though this time around, the front will need to be the main pillar and keep the offenses hurried. And Martin is confident they can pull it off.

“If we can help the defensive backs out, that’s what we’re gonna do,” he said.

ARLINGTON, Texas – Last season, nobody in the conference sniffed out sacks like the Oklahoma State defense. The Cowboys racked up 57 of them – 13 more than next-best Baylor – and consistently caused chaos in the pocket.

The defensive barrage at the line of scrimmage was aided by stingy play by the veteran linebacker and defensive back groups.

“I’ve always said pressure’s a privilege and, you know, we have guys like me, Collin Oliver, Trace Ford Brenden Evers, Tyler Lacy,” said defensive end Tyler Lacy. “We have guys that have done this for a very long time. We have a lot of games started, a lot of games played in, and we’ve all been kind of comfortable with it.

We all kind of bring our own different skillsets to build at the same time, and they kind of of all just mix together well.”

The two levels worked together harmoniously and produced one of the program’s best defenses. And much of that core group of linemen returns. But this season, things will look different behind the front.

“We lost two fantastic college football linebackers last year,” OSU coach Mike Gundy said of Devin Harper and Malcom Rodriguez.

“We’ve got guys that have to replace them. We like where they’re at. They just haven’t played in big games. We don’t know much about them. We have the same situation at corner. They’ve played some but haven’t been out there in big games.”

Suddenly, OSU is without a backfield that combined for 13.5 sacks and six interceptions in 2021. Not to mention sheer experience.

Now, the returning front four will be called on to anchor the defense.

But in reality, last season’s front line was largely responsible for setting up the unit for success.

“Obviously we had a fantastic year on defense last year,” Gundy said.

“The majority of that was we were able to put pressure on quarterbacks”. “We got a lot of sacks with four-man rush, allowed us to play coverage, allowed us to play a little man in the back end.” sports.ed@ocolly.com The Cowboys will again have

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Friday, July 15, 2022 Page 7

A studying summer

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While many students enjoy time away from college during the summer, others are still on the studying grind to earn some extra credits during the summer months.

OSU students hit the books during the summer Payton Little Staff Reporter

for studying and working on school work can be tricky during the school year, so what does that look like for those taking summer classes? Catherine Summer school — what was once Scott, a biology major at Oklahoma was a middle school nightmare is now State, has great insight on what the dayquite common for the average college to-day routine of taking a summer class student. is like.

Many students take college “Taking a class in the summer courses over the summer to get is definitely not the most fun thing ahead of the curve, focus all of their since you have assignments due more attention into one class or even prepare frequently, but my class was online and to get that diploma early. Oklahoma asynchronous so I just needed to get State students are no exception to everything submitted by the due date,” summer courses. In fact, here are a Scott said. “Physics can also be a hard few students’ stories about how they class to take in four weeks so I really balance classes during their summer had to spend a few hours each day and what they do in their off time. reviewing notes, completing homework Keeping a consistent schedule and online labs, and watching review

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But as with all school work, school work is not always constant.

After all, it is still summer vacation.

Mechanical engineering major Camden Fleming has been hard at work not only at school, but also a summer job that he works on the side.

“I’ve been working mostly. I gotta pay tuition and rent somehow,” Fleming said. “I’ve also been enjoying surfing on the lake when I can find free time.”

JJ Sartain, also a mechanical engineering major at OSU, has noted that having time on his hands is a rare occurrence for him with his summer classes.

“My summer mainly consists of school and going to the gym. I don’t

have a whole lot of free time.”

The benefit of summer classes, while not the most fun way to spend the sunny vacation time away, is clear to see. Biology pre-med major Shaylee Ragan is using her summer class to stay on top of her schedule.

“I wanted to ‘get ahead’ or get an easy credit done,” Ragan said. I have room on my schedule to take another higher-level class next semester now.”

While for some summer is seen as a time of lake days and vacation, for these students it’s all about nabbing those extra credits and making the grades. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

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Countdown to kickoff: Tatum Bell

Courtesy of OSU Athletics Tatum Bell, OSU’s star running back in the early 2000s, played five seasons in the NFL.

Braden Bush Staff Reporter

Texas A&M; I just felt Oklahoma State was the best fit for me. A lot of these kids don’t do that today, you know, you’ve got to follow your heart. A lot OSU’s season opener against of them go to the biggest name and Central Michigan on Sept. 1 is just next thing you know you end up in the seven weeks away. Since Cowboy (transfer) portal. football is seven weeks out, The I just always – from my unofficial O’Colly talked with former NFL talent visit to my official visit – it felt like the and OSU No. 7, Tatum Bell (Running best place for me.” back; 2000-03).

Bell’s freshman season was under Where is he now? head coach Bob Simmons, a season After living in Colorado since that ended with a 3-8 record. Then leaving OSU and being drafted by entered Les Miles as head man in the Denver Broncos in 2004, Bell 2001. The change wasn’t always easy returned to his home state two years but it was welcomed. ago, residing in Frisco, Texas. He is an Bell: “A lot of cats were ready entrepreneur with a couple businesses, to win; ready to start winning. So we including a box truck and freight embraced the change. It was hard at hauling business. After several years of first because we had to get out of our coaching, Bell is changing hats. comfort zone and do stuff you weren’t Bell: “I’m done with coaching. used to doing under Simmons. And My son is about to be a freshman in with Miles, he came in and changed high school, so I just said I’m gonna sit it up and, hey man, now it’s in great back and just be a parent. I don’t want shape with Gundy. But I had a good to miss anything, and coaching takes time with Miles, I don’t have anything too much time away from the kids. So bad to say. He worked us hard, pushed last year was my last year of coaching. us hard every day, and he got the most I coached 12 years straight. I just want out of them.” to watch mine and be a parent and yell Lackluster Lubbock from the stands.”

It could be said that the plains of ‘The best place for me’ Lubbock were not Bell’s favorite place Bell was a sought-after recruit to go. His teams went 1-3 against the with many offers from fellow Big Red Raiders. But he got to go out on 12 schools as well as other regional top senior year with a 51-49 win on the programs. But OSU felt right.

Cowboys’ homecoming.

Bell: “I just felt at home. I didn’t Bell: “I hated going to Texas feel home at OU and Arkansas and Tech because back then that was before

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What’s more is that Bell scored three touchdowns in that win – oh, and one was a casual 95-yarder that was well received.

“That place went bananas in Stillwater,” he said.

Tatum Bell approved There’s been several great running backs since Bell’s time at OSU. But one sticks out and covers all the characteristics the former player and coach looks for at the position.

Bell: “I look for vision, explosion, able to make a 5-yard run a 30-yard run or a home-run play; I like those kind of backs. One of my favorites when I left was Kendall Hunter. He played with my brother, my brother played after me too, TJ Bell.

And he was the running back during that time, and he was a beast man. He was a little guy, but he was a beast, man. I used to love watching him play, and of course I like Chuba (Hubbard), but Kendall Hunter would probably be my favorite.”

A tale of two cities Bell was drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Broncos, and he spent four of his five seasons there. He enjoyed every moment there and is now a lifelong Broncos fan.

Bell: “The offensive line play was always good when I was there.

(Mike) Shanahan (head coach) believed in me running the ball and the offensive line. So it was just perfect. It was running back heaven here. If you had any little talent, you could succeed here where I was at. I loved it. My running backs coach, I loved him even though he pushed me, and a lot of guys push you out of your comfort zone, but it got the most out of me and it made me a better man and a person and a player.”

Detroit was home to Bell for his lone season away from the Broncos.

The sentiments there aren’t so much the same.

Bell: “I hated it. We sucked, we

were like a two- or three-win team, and the weather in the city always sucked, it was always gray and gloomy.

It just matched the team. We just sucked, the weather sucked, oh Lord, I just hated it. The Detroit people are loyal – the fans, the Lions people, they’re real loyal, because they don’t win nothing and they still come out there and think they’re in the playoffs.”

He was used to successful seasons and postseason runs from his time in Denver so finishing at the bottom of the league was hard to cope with. But he liked the city.

Bell: “Like in Denver we were used to winning, so you expected the fans to be there. But in Detroit they weren’t expecting to win, but they always had their hopes up and they support the Lions. But it was actually a fun city, they had casinos and stuff downtown, it was a pretty cool, different city. It wasn’t a nice looking city, it was a little rough city, but I had fun outside of football. But football, it was rough and boring.”

Bell believes in the brand Bell: “I just enjoy the product that Gundy has put out. And like he said after the Notre Dame game, the brand, we have a brand, too. Man, that just really stuck with me because I always felt that we had a brand and we never got the notoriety like they’re getting now. And still some people hate on us, but we’ve just got to keep going out there and proving people wrong. And I love all our uniform combinations, and man, I just love OSU. I just bleed orange and it’s just awesome.”

In fact, his belief in the brand is what sold him on OSU. And he’s proud to be a part of it.

“I just feel like what we started then – I always wanted to be part of the process. When I was getting recruited, they were like, ‘Man, we want you to come be part of the solution to help turn this program around.’ And that’s where I felt I was when I left from when I started. And now we’re really on like a way bigger stage, we’re like on a BCS stage. To see us going from the little Houston Bowl to now going to play in New Year’s Day Bowls, it’s just awesome.”

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