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Thirteen years, about $2 billion raised, countless students impacted and now a bronze statue.
Building honoring former univer sity president Burns Hargis. The statue stands 10-feet tall and faces the statue of another former presi dent, Henry Bennett. Hargis said he was honored and surprised when the regents told him of his future statue.“I guess the regents cooked this thing up and it’s kind of hard to say no,” Hargis said. “It’s a phenomenal honor to be looking at Henry Bennett, in my opinion one of the greatest presidents of univer sities anywhere.”
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OSU president Kayse Shrum honored former OSU president Burns Hargis with statue outside Classroom Building in his honor.
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“I have a great relationship with Burns and Ann,” Shrum said. “He really gave me an opportunity, but he did give me the chance to do the job, which is amazing. He and Ann have become good friends
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The new student loan forgiveness executive order put in place by President Biden is set to worsen inflation by the end of the year.
for goods and servic es which is not a good thing when you’re having an inflation,” McLean said.
Upon first being greeted by the dynamic duo of Kevin Douglas, the writer, and David Weber, the director, there was a feeling of excitement at the re hearsals for “Slapped,” the upcoming produc tion from the OSU Theatre ism,RussianknownofcrowningSlapped”,ingAofcouldPerry’stovariousarrivedAsdepartment.theperformersandbegantheirstretchroutinesthetuneofKaty“Firework”,youtellthateachonethemmeantbusiness.modernreimaginof“HeWhoGetsthe1915achievementLeonidAndreyev,asthefatherofExpressionfeaturesafemale
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People feel as if it is not fair for the people who worked to pay off their own college debt and are now having to pay for other student loans.
agricultural business major, said she thinks this is a step in the right direction, but it still needs work.“Ithink the $10,000 would be very generous to give college students,” Montgomery said. “But I don’t think that it will persuade more to attend
lead. Syd Bradley, the lead, takes on the role with grace and gusto, keeping the audience’s attention. She is bal anced with the acting and acrobatic skills of Isaac Bohls, a sopho more general theater major.The tone of the show plays to the emotions with humor, acrobatics and heavy emotional themes that mimic masters such as Shakespeare and ThomasDouglas,Dekker.one of America’s great story tellers, said he’s ex cited about this project taking center stage at Oklahoma State. He said he is proud of how his work is be ing portrayed by these phenomenal actors and actresses.
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The logistics of the loan forgiveness plan will cause a decline in economic repair, a few Oklahoma State sourcesAustinsaid. McKay, a Spears School of Business student, shared his thoughts on the is sue.
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“Student loan forgiveness is yet another example of ir responsible government spend ing,” McKay said. “During a period that is already experi encing high inflation rates, this program increases the amount of money in circulation which
“I think there will be more opportunities for students who may not have had it beforehand,” Lee said. “When you can barely pay for classes, I can’t even imagine trying to do all the extra stuff, so I think this will really open up some nomicsanMcLean,them.”tiesopportunigoodforBilleco
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Dozens of people were in at tendance for the statue’s unveiling, including Hargis’ successor Kayse Shrum. Shrum highlighted how im pactful her relationship with Hargis has been throughout the years.
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Fendi takes on 2022 NYFW
Lucy Fletcher and Bella Hadid (pictured above) walk in the 25 anniversary Fendi spring/ summer 2023 show at New York Fashion Week this past weekend. The collection featured an ode to the iconic baguette bag as well as a collaboration with Tiffany and Co.
Fendi’s artistic director of couture and womens wear, the collaboration has seen no limits as he’s been noted working on pieces with Versace, ERL and Skims.“Ididn’t want to do a traditional collec tion for the anniversary,” Jones said. “Rather it’s a celebration of a time, of the moment the Baguette became famous. I relate that time to a sense of freedom in excess and fun, both qualities the BaguetteCommentingpossesses.”on the iconic history of the bag, Fendi’s artistic director of accessories and mens wear Silvia Venturini, said “it was a special day when I designed this bag; the stars aligned. The horoscope said it was a Fendi Theday.”full ready-towear collection can be viewed on fendi.com.
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Hargis’ statue only displays a bit of his legacy at Oklahoma State. It is difficult to do, but a few of Oklahoma State’s stars described Hargis with a handful of words.“Witty, caring, and passionate”- Kayse bone”-Chadal”-Shrum.“TransformationAthleticDirectorWeiberg“OrangetotheReece.
Being the 25th an niversary, Fendi played into the idea of using the silhouette of the bag on different articles of clothing. From belts to socks to hats, the elon gated style of the bag was
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of Darren and I and our kids. So it’s just amazingKnownreally.”for his abilities on the micro phone, PA announcer Larry Reece acted as the master of ceremonies for the event.Asan OSU gradu ate, Reece had nothing but praise to give to the former“We’vepresident.always been proud of our university, but I think they changed the mind set, along with Boone Pickens, of what could happen here at Okla homa State,” Reece said. “I really think that Burns oversaw the most transformational period in OSU history.”
Baguette bags, bright colors and Linda Evangelista.Fendi’s 2023 spring summer show at New York Fashion Week was jam-packed with new and exciting silhouettes, as well as an homage to the iconic baguette-shaped bag. Originally launch ing in 1997, the brand’s signature bag has become a staple of Fendi-wearers all across the country.
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maybe picking up a golf club or“Wetwo.traveled quite a bit this summer,” Hargis said. “We led an OSU cruise on the Danube and went with OSU people to Ascot, the horse race in Lon don. Trying to work on my golf game a little more. The last job was really hard on golf, and of course, I’m a lot older now.”
Hargis had an im pact on athletics as well, as head men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton also came to support the former homaatworkingspendshelaunchedLeadershipnewlyduringagedthem.”justourgamesTheyaBoyntonleaderhaveourmetheembraced“Thepresident.waytheyathleticsandwaytheysupportedpersonally,butalsoprogram,Icouldn’taskedforabetterinthatposition,”said.“Hewasrock-solidsupporter.alwayscametoandsupportedkids,andIwassuperthankfulforHargishasmantostayinvolvedretirement,astheformedHargisInstitutein2021.Whenisnotatcampus,hehisretirementonothertaskshishomeinOklaCity,travelingand
represented throughout the show.Along with the anniversary show, the star-studded audience featured guests like Sarah Jessica-Parker, Kim Kardashian, Anna Wintour and many more. It wasn’t just the stars that were in attendance, either.Tiffany and Co. collaborated on pieces in this collection, with the signature tiffany blue color gracing the runway on models such as Bella ofrateinscribednotquinspink,capusedesignerrunway,madeandhighlyHadid.Jessica-Parker’srecognized“SextheCity”baguetteacomebackontheasshewasaco-oftheupdatedpiece.Incolorsofblueandpurpleseeachbagreads“It’sabag,it’sabaguette”tocommemothebag’siconicpartearly2000sfashion.ForKimJones,
September is named National Suicide Prevention Month, call ing to attention the importance of mental health, counseling services and peer accountability. Valuing the mental health of yourself and others requires more attention than it is typically given.
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Department of Wellness is offering many wellness activities through out campus, including but not lim ited to Zumba on the Lawn, Yoga on the Garden and Furry Friend Friday. You can find more informa tion on upcoming wellness events at wellness.okstate.edu. The Office of Student Retention and Develop ment also offers insight into how to maintain stability while excelling academically. The office recom mends students take short breaks while studying, reading, going on walks or even trying a new recipe.
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With almost a month of the fall semester completed, deadlines, exams and assignments are begin ning to pile up.
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This month, build a habit of checking in on your friends, co workers and anyone in your day-today life. It is often overlooked how much of a difference a few kind words can make to a peer. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, there are several
A delicious loaf of pumpkin bread or apple turnover is the best way to embrace the changing weather. If you do not have ready access to a kitchen, you can always buy a bag of candy corn or a pumpkin muffin on your next grocery run. Whichever food you choose, it is sure to put you in the mood for fall.
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Oklahoma State prioritizes the mental health of its students, offering several events, services and opportunities for students to maintain wellness in all aspects of life. Locations on campus such as the Seretean Wellness Center, the Colvin Recreation Center, the Reboot Center, the Student Coun seling Center and countless more are available for students and staff to sustain their mental, physical and emotional health.
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As workload increases, it can be easy to allow academic stress and pressure to heavily influence one’s mental health. It is necessary to prioritize your mental health, forming a strong, stable foundation so that you can stay on your feet in the most challenging times.
free opportunities for counseling and aid throughout campus. For immediate help, 24/7 hotlines are available for constant support. The graphic provides information on where you can receive immediate or long-term help for your personal wellness needs. These opportuni ties are provided for your use, so take advantage of them.
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or some warm apple cider. These two iconic drinks are sure to satisfy your tastebuds and bring back childhood memories.
Next month, instead of only honoring Oct. 10, OSU will cel ebrate World Mental Health Day Oct. 8-12 with the Cowboys United for Mental Health campaign. The Oklahoma State University Foun dation is launching this campaign to raise funds “to remove bar riers for accessing care as well as expanding services for OSU students” (OSU Foundation). As the campaign grows closer, more information will be provided on how you can participate in sup porting mental health services and opportunities throughout campus.
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Perhaps one of the best ways to celebrate the change in seasons is to carve a pumpkin. Easily purchased at the local Walmart, carving pumpkins is an activity anyone can do. Of course, if sharp objects are not your style, you can always paint silly or spooky designs onto a pumpkin. This staple of fall will be a welcome decoration for any of your neighbors or roommates to enjoy.
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Stillwater weather has reached 60 degrees, which can only mean one thing: fall is here.
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One of the best ways to embrace the cooler weather is to celebrate with seasonal activities. Here are five activi ties to get yourself in the fall spirit: Bake a delicious fall-themed treat
It’s the time of the year when pumpkin spice has invaded the food scene. A great way to get into the fall mood is to sip on a pumpkin spice latte
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There are plenty of classics to choose from, including “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and “Ho cus Pocus.” These classics, along with others like the “Harry Potter” series and all types of horror movies will definitely get you in the mood for fall. Another option is to turn on the Hall mark channel and view the vast assort ment of fall-themed romances. These activities are a fun and easy way to welcome the new weather and celebrate the changing season.
Fall-themed items are a great way to welcome fall. You can decorate with real or fake pumpkins, hang fake leaves along any surface or grab that gingham from your closet. Bringing fall inside your home and adding it to your wardrobe will elevate your fall look.
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ate the people that took a minute of their day to share some solidarity and empathy toward her feeling of
In Stillwater, there is an underground store, the Himalayan Grocery Store, that offers unique dishes from around the world.
Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, leav ing behind a group of admirers that saw her as a true example of duty and Edwardskindness.RobynJodiewasborn in Wales and was raised to love and respect her queen. Edwards is finishing her doctorate at OSU and is a part of the school of teaching, learning and education al sciences as a teacher assistant for a language arts class.Edwards’ father was a royalist, a per son who supports the monarchy, and made sure Robyn knew from a young age why she should unconditionally respect the queen.
OSU’s meat market is located in Kerr-Drummond and provides everything from ground beef to T-Bone steaks.
Head north past Stillwater High School toward Boomer Lake and you’ll find Cimarron Plaza. In the parking lot is Taqueria Express La Villita No. 4. This cashonly taco truck is the perfect spot on a breezy day. All meals come with spicy red and verde salsa, a jalapeno, lime wedge and pickled carrots that are perfect for when your mouth starts to burn.
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Three Stillwater restaurants stand out as not only having the best authentic foreign food but some of the best food in the city.On Main Street, there’s a lowkey building just like any other. It’s the Himalayan Grocery Store and it houses an Indian restaurant that is addict ing. After checking out what the store has to offer head to the back, take a seat and start looking at the menu.Ifyou can’t find anything that seems worthwhile, choose the Aloo Gobi. This dish of potatoes, cauliflower and spices is insanely good. Take some friends for your first time so you can see each other’s reactions
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When TripAdvisor rates Mexico Joe’s as the No. 1 Mexican restaurant in Stillwater, it seems like there isn’t any other res taurant in the city.
sandwich. This can be filled with any of their seven meat options, comes with lettuce and tomato on it, grilled onions on the side and a sweet bread that pairs perfectly with the savory protein.
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Tucked away in the Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is a student operated meat market.Oklahoma State University has a reasonable number of places to explore on its campus. So much so that it’s easy to let exciting op portunities fly under the radar.
Jackson also said that their variety of meat will be ever-chang ing, giving students a different selection of options every Friday.
“We’re going to keep the staples. Beef, grilling steaks, ground beef, we’ll have those at all times. Throughout the semester, our varieties will change based on what classes are doing. Sometimes we’ll try something unique or dif ferent, and if we think it’ll sell we will make it available on a limited basis,” Jackson Currently,said.meal plans are not supported when it comes to making purchases, but Jackson ensures they are working to make these meats purchasable with a meal plan. For any questions, Jackson suggests students call 744-MEAT to contact him. Special orders can also be
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A picture taken in October 1940 shows the Britain’s Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and her sister Princess Mar garet in Windsor, sending a message during the BBC’s children program, particularly to the children who were being evacuated because of the World War II.
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but with the quantity of what’s out there comes a lack of quality at times.
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The taco de birria or quesabirria are great options for any trip to La Villita, as well as their packed burritos. Another great option is the torta
For authentic Indian food in Stillwater, the Himala yan Grocery Store is the place to Stillwatergo. is no stranger to Mexican food,
La Villita may deserve more respect and recognition from sites like TripAdvisor, but as long as it stays around to serve the people of Stillwater some seriously good Mexican food, it’s somewhere that needs to be checked out.
All of Himalayan’s entrees are on a four-tier level of spiciness with level four being the hot test. If you dare to ven ture above level two, the lassi drinks are going to help you through the pain. Lassi is a blend of yogurt, water, spices and some times fruit. The Mango Lassi was similar to a smoothie in taste and tex ture and like everything else, delicious.Himalayan Grocery Store offers Stillwater some incredible food that is likely new and exciting to many of its residents.
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“Cowboy Meats opened up on August 26, the first Friday of the semester. We’re partnering up with animal science, meat science, and livestock judging as an avenue to move some of the product from a lot of the livestock that are used for classes.” Jackson said. “It helps recoup some of the expenses of the animals, the labor, the facilities, it’s all helped by Cowboy Meats.”
resource for locally community-supportedgrown,meat that will both give back to the cowboy family and provide excellent meals.
It’s hard to not go to La Villita every day. The authentic Mexican food is delicious, the service is quick, and on Satur days, there’s motorcycle training across the street which is an odd but fun sight.
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A shining example of this is the Cowboy Meats Market in the Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricul tural Products Center. It’s hidden behind the building in Dock four, and is only open on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. However, this market is a great place on campus to buy authenticWithmeats.alarge selection of meats including bacon, bratwursts, and beef filets, Cowboy Meats is an excellent on-campus resource. Joel Jackson spoke on the behalf of Cowboy Meats to The O’Colly to provide more information for students about their service.
as you take your first bite. It’s served with white rice but also goes great with cheese naan bread.
“I remember my dad saying ‘I would jump in front of a bul let to save my queen,” Robyn said. “That love, that innate compassion, and passion for this figure that represents us is admirable. I follow my dad, he’s my hero so he’s kind of passed on to me.”Edwards culti vates tremendous care for her beloved queen and she said the news of the death was not easy. Being away from home while her nation is mourning the loss of a legendary leader made Edwards appreci
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“The play is meant to give off a ‘Great est Showman’ vibe while allowing for the deeper messages to be expressed wholeheart edly through emotional fusion,” Douglas said. Douglas, who cut his teeth in Chicago’s art community while attending DePaul Uni versity, seems to pull from his experiences of being an yourthetothewalkanyoneshowtheingasandputwithousshouldtheirtheStillwaterherextensiveindez,guru,world-renownedSomeactorsrationgushedformancesistantWeber,ofshowpressivethemuchtheyhismunity,welcomed“Hecharactercommunityembracedout-of-townerbytheartintheleadof“She”.wasimmediatelyintothecomandhefoundnicheinwritingandfosteredthatinmeliketheclownsinshow,”Douglassaid.Oneoftheimaspectsoftheistheperformanceacrobatics.Davidthevisitingasprofessorofperanddirector,overtheprepathathisstudents/havecompleted.havetrainedwithcircusSylviaHernanduringthesummerIllinois.Othershadtimewithwhenshecametotoworkwithactorsonperfectingstunts.Overall,theshowbeamarvelspectacletobeholduntoldhoursbeingintothesetdesigncostumes,aswelltheintensetrainandpreparationbyperformers.Thisshouldbeonethatoncampuscouldinandenjoy.Fromhumortothedramatheacrobaticsandwonderfulactingoffellowstudents,
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As far as her opinion on whether she thinks King Charles III is ready for the role, Edwards is certain he knows what he is doing.
“I don’t think anyone our age will see something like this ever again. It’s important to sit back and reflect on this legacy of a woman. Not because she was the queen, but because she was so won
from the moment they step into a role till the day they died. Two days prior to her passing, she still did her duty. That for me is very powerful.”
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world leader. Dur ing her 70 years as the queen, she showed com passion and interest for nations around the world and did not question her duty once.“The biggest thing that she influenced people in was other people matter more,” Ed wards said. “I’ve never seen someone do that
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years of life, Elizabeth II impacted the lives of many and Edwards said she was determined to create a better future.
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Pete’s Pet Posse hosts events every week for students and staff to meet the pups, and they bring awareness to mental health.
Just about everything in this life is tempo rary. Yet, most people work very hard to have a pleasant few years in their lifetime. I would like to remind the true Christians that God is offering us an eternity of bless ing as we serve him and his purposes now.
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“ Therefore, my beloved brethren, be stead fast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Co.15:58 NKJ)
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the Apostle Paul is reminding these believers of Christ’s resurrection and how true and real it was. He continues by emphasizing the sure promise of God that we are going to share in that resurrec tion one day. We will have a new, eternal body like Jesus has now. As we help in the work of God, furthering his kingdom;
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demonstrating the love of God in blessing and serving others; as you and I get involved with helping missionary work, even going to help in short term mission trips or providing finances for others to go, we are laying up treasure in heaven “where moths cannot corrupt and thieves cannot Actually,steal.”this kingdom of God, with forgive ness of all our sins and a new relationship with God as our Father, is offered to all mankind. If you have never opened your heart to Christ, asking for a clean heart and a new life; the door is open wide for you to come. You will not be turned away. Then you too can begin to live for the eternal: laying up treasure in Heaven. I en courage all to consider these words, no matter your age, and choose the best and most satisfying life. It is a life following Christ as your Lord, and going for God’s best in eternity. It is a great and sure future!
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But Lacy didn’t get offered by the Longhorns until the day before signing day. After he chose OSU. Where four years later he’s still chasing the same NFL dream.
In the years that followed, Yochum progressed from unwanted to an indispensable Cowgirl star. Last week, the fifth-year senior midfielder became OSU’s career leading goal scorer at 36 with a header against Stephen F. Austin. She added two this past Sunday. ****
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Andrea Riley stood smaller than expected on the hard wood for then Bay lor’s Jhasmin Player.
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Cowgirls great Andrea Riley is one of five athletes that will be inducted in the OSU Hall of Honor on Friday night.
Tyler Lacy leads OSU’s defense through the first two games of the season in sacks and tackles-for-loss.
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Now, his reason for re turning became clear. He’s still pursuing an NFL career.
“Most of it is hustle,” Lacy said. “They just hustle to the ball every Asday.”an older member of an inexperienced defense, Lacy isn’t the goofball other vets such as Sione Asi know him to be.
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Cowgirl midfielder Grace Yochum (smiling) broke OSU’s career goals record a week ago with a brace against Stephen F. Austin.
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“It was the Big 12 puzzle, to figure out how to guard her,” Player said. “We tried guarding her with speed and quickness to match hers and that didn’t work. We tried guarding her with strength to try and bully her off her spots, but that didn’t work. We decided to guard her with length, and that was our best shot at guarding her but she still probably had over 25 Comingpoints.”outof high school, Riley was a
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OSU was interested but needed to see some more, making this match a tryout.
“I’m seeing another year of maturity (in Lacy),” said OSU coach Mike Gundy. “For him to have another year of maturity, experience, strength, speed and
Tyler Lacy wanted to fol low in the footsteps of another Sachse native, Devin Duvernay. Leave the Dallas suburb for the University of Texas, then get drafted to the NFL.
After his redshirt junior year in 2021, Lacy could have declared for the draft, but opted to stay in Stillwater for another year. He had no alternative reason for the decision either. He graduated with his degree. He simply wanted to.
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With his extra season, Lacy is making the best of it. Through two games in 2022, Lacy leads OSU in tackles for loss (5) and sacks (2). The jump in produc tion is especially noticeable considering he totaled 10 tackles for loss and three sacks in 2021 when he played 13 games.
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The 5-foot-5 frame of Riley never got in her way of torching opposing defenses and it never stopped her from be coming
Grace Yochum didn’t think she would play Division I soccer. She stood on a field in Hous ton preparing for a club soccer match at a showcase full of college coaches, hoping one might find her good enough.Onone sideline, Colin Car michael folded his lawn chair and departed. Thirty minutes into the match.He’d seen enough from his potentialNegativerecruit.thoughts flooded Yochum’s“Obviously,mind. I’m not gonna play college soccer,” she said of her mindset that Yochumday.wasn’t supposed to still be playing for a scholarship. In her sophomore year of high school, Yochum committed to Mississippi State. Months later, she was back to nothing. A retracted scholarship after a coaching change left her looking for a new school. MSU’s new coach wasn’t interested.
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for like 30 minutes and was sold,” Carmichael, OSU’s coach, said. “Like yeah, this kid is the real deal. Talked to Grace after the tourna ment. Got all the financials worked out and she became a Cowgirl. We were really excited that it worked out that way.”
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It wasn’t a new move or certain techniques Lacy took away from his studies.
How did she rise from off the radar to top of a program? Call it a process.
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what many remember of her time at OSU. Player, now associate head coach at OSU, remembers the puzzle of trying to defend the quickness and scoring abilities of Riley.
technique, it gives him the best chance to help us be a really good defense. And it gives him the best chance to make an NFL roster.”It takes more than produc tion and stats to make the NFL. So Lacy began watching tape on some of the best pro defensive lineman — Aaron Donald, Cam Heyward and Von Miller — to take what they do best and apply it to his own game.
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Now at OSU, he’s con centrated on winning the Big 12 and making the playoffs.”Eventhough it’s been his lifelong ambi tion to play in the NFL, he still wants another chance to complete the mission he set on first — winning a title for OSU.
Sione Asi (99) is one of the oldest players on the Cowboys roster at 26.
Sometimes Sione Asi has no idea what his teammates are talk ing about.When
Having a veteran group on the defensive front is ripe with advantages. Gundy said players continue to develop their bodies well into their 20s. Sure, the expe rience helps. So does another year of bench press, squats and power cleans.Lacy said he is embracing his role as a veteran leader. It shows up in the weight room and off the field.
coaches have said he’s taken Mostcandidly.players on OSU’s roster, Lacy included, are still sour from falling short of the Big 12 championship and a chance at the Col lege Football Playoff.
“He’s very humble. He takes care of business first. When he was in high school he worked for a state title first.
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The defensive line’s leader ship is not constrained to merely football. Asi, who is married and has an infant daughter, is a prime source among players for personal advice.“I think I’ve got to a point where some of the young guys come and ask me for advice and stuff,” Asi said. “Advice about girls on campus that they come up against. I really do feel like a real dad when they come up asking for relationshipGundy,advice.”whosaid no team can have too many 300-pound play ers, prefers his defensive line to be grizzled and experienced. He ap plauds players like Evers and Mar tin who can power through injuries like athletes of his generation.
“He’s always had his eyes on the NFL, but he takes things in stride,” Veronica Lacy, Tyler’s mother said.
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Asi, a senior defensive lineman who recently turned 26, is hanging about in the Oklahoma State locker room, his much-young er teammates have a propensity to confuse“Ifhim.you come to the locker room and sit in there, there are things that they are listening to or talking about that I don’t even know,” Asi said. “Or if I bring something up, I’ll be like, ‘You’re too young for that.’ They are like, ‘Yeah I probably am.’”
Collin Oliver, a defensive end who turns 20 in a few weeks, is one of the main jokesters when it comes to Asi’s“Collinage. is always calling me old, no matter what day it is,” Asi said. “He always calls me uncle or grandpa, so I’ll always hear from
“They’re like 10-year vets in the NFL,” Gundy said. “They come over and they smoke a cigarette and play 10 more days. Just like the guy who played first base back in the day for the (Cardinals). (Keith) Hernandez. Or Don Mattingly, they’d burn one in the dugout, come back out and hit a double to opposite field.”
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“I’m here. I’m so glad I’m here,” Tyler said.
“Evers is like a 30-year-old man,” coach Mike Gundy said. “He’s working on his third degree or whatever. I don’t know how many degrees he’s got here.”
“Coming in this year we had the older guys leave, like Malcom (Rodriguez) and all them,” Lacy said. “I’ve just tried to capture that role of leading. I’ll push them. I’ll push myself as hard as I can to push other people on the team. If they see me working hard, they’re gonna follow.”
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Asi, though, is not the only Cowboy vulnerable to wisecracks. Brock Martin and Tyler Lacy, the leading tacklers on OSU’s defen sive line, are redshirt seniors. Bren don Evers, another redshirt senior who rotates in frequently, solidifies OSU’s defensive line as one the team’s most experienced units.
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Tyler Lacy is looking to return to the Big 12 championship with OSU while increasing his draft stock.
Now, Lacy’s leader ship takes the form of an austere attitude in practice.Not only to show, not tell, to the younger players the significance of practice, but to increase his workload while preparing for a feasible goal, no longer just a dream to make it to the “He’sleague.not joking as much,” Asi said. “It’s become serious for him. He’s been practicing a lot to get to the next level.”Although the objective is in sight for Lacy, he’s not neglect ing his role in OSU’s defense. In new defen sive coordinator Derek Mason’s defense, Lacy is playing more inside at 3-technique, a new role both players and
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“I wanted to go somewhere and be leg endary,” Riley said. “I didn’t care about records, I wanted where I went to feel like home and that’s exactly what Oklahoma State was.”Riley has a legacy at OSU where she reigns as arguably the greatest OSU women’s basketball player. Riley is a two-time AllAmerican, won the Nancy Lieberman Award her senior year, given to the nation’s best point guard and has multiple careerdefiningThemoments.mostmemorable game from Riley’s OSU career was the 2008 home Bedlam matchup. At the time, OU had a 17-game winning streak against OSU and ranked No. 6 in the nation. Riley didn’t blink at the expectations. She scored 45 points with out a turnover. Backed by a sold-out crowd, OSU beat OU 82-63. Larry Reece, OSU’s senior associate athletic director and public address announcer, re called how special Riley played that “Andreaday.took her game up a notch,” Reece said. “I have never seen a player, men’s or women’s, play better than she did that game. It was just amazing and we blew Oklahoma out of Gallagh
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Unlike a season ago, when the offensive line was often in jured and shuffled around like a deck of cards, the 2022 Cowboys have enjoyed continuity with the front five, which allows its play to synchronize.Evenwith the loss of line men Danny Godlevske and Josh Sills from 2021, the unit has some depth. Joe Michalski, who played snaps at center last year, and Hunter Woodard have split game reps at right guard.
Miterko, offensive line settling in after ‘shaky’ start
Andrea Riley had a strong relationship with the late Kurt Budke.
Although it’s his fourth year in the program, Taylor Mi terko was self-admittedly a little shaky starting off this season.
The line could feel itself relax and settle in. Especially Miterko.“Now that we’ve got a couple of games under our belt, it feels good,” Miterko said. “It feels good to just kind of get settled in and just be able to play and not worry about anything.”
“All of us are best friends outside of football,” Miterko said. “And so that doesn’t change when we get into football. We’re all so close, and we never have any problems amongst the unit. So I think chemistry is great. We communicate well, we all get along, so it’s been really
After the run game failed to reach four yards per carry against Central Michigan on opening week, Miterko wanted to see more output from himself and the rest of the offensive line. But it wasn’t just him – it was also coach Mike Gundy, who assessed his offensive line with a ‘C’ grade.Then, near the end of the first quarter against Arizona
State, the Cowboys had only 15 rushing yards, and Gundy still felt unsure about his of fensive line. But the front found its groove and finished strong against ASU, as OSU ended with nearly 200 yards rushing at 4.3 yards per attempt, earning the front “every bit of a ‘B’” grade with the head coach.
er-IbaStillwaterArena.” wouldn’t be home if it wasn’t for the coach who recruited her, the late Kurt Budke. Budke was another father figure to Riley who said she misses the yells from her former head coach.“He was like my dad away from my dad,” Riley said. “Coach (Budke) truly believed in me for a long time, way before I honestly believed in myself and was confident. Of course, I miss him, but he was definitely my dad, he got onto me as if he was my dad, you know, yelling and hollering. I would pay anything for those yells today.”Budke served as the head coach for the women’s program from 2005-11. He’s known for bringing tradition and success to the program.
In 2011, Budke died in a plane forathatball.withturningRiley.thingboy,lovedsaid.waslateotherwasbetweenThecrash.connectionRileyandBudkeunique,somethingnoplayerhadwiththecoach.“(Theirconnection)veryspecial,”Reece“IthinkKurtBudkeallofhisplayers,buttherewasjustsomespecialaboutAndreaShewasthekeytothingsaroundhereOSUwomen’sbasketShewasabigpartofturnaround,buthehadspecialplaceinhisheartAndreaRiley.”
He’s had other live game action, notably at left tackle, but his first two career starts at left guard came in the Cowboys’ first two games of 2022. There were some growing pains.
Miterko played in only nine games over his first three years. Throughout the offseason, Miterko worked diligently to earn more playing time, eventu ally winning the battle for left guard.“It’s just every day, coming in with the mindset that I want to get a little bit better,” Miterko said. “And just with the experi ence I’ve had, playing here for three years, I’ve had the oppor tunity to do that a lot. And so I feel like just coming out with the mindset to get 1% better every day. That’s what I’ve had the most success with.”
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Gundy said while he usually only plays starters at offensive line, subbing in and rotating linemen could actually be beneficial to keep players fresh – a rejuvenating luxury instead of a necessity, compared to last season. Other players have showed they can step up and be impactful.“We’re trying to facilitate guys that have practiced and have shown in practice they’re good enough to play,” Gundy said. “The question I’ve had with the coaches is why don’t they play? So, let’s see if they
can play. They’ve shown us a practice that we think they can perform. So, one, we can rest a guy; two, we can get a guy some experience. So why wouldn’t they play?”Lastyear, the run game and run blocking started out slow, before opening up in week three and introducing Jaylen Warren to the scene. In its first two games, OSU rushed 71 times and had only a 2.7 yard-per-rush average.Similarly, the current of fensive line dealt with a lagging start, but found a blueprint of success in the second half of the ASU game.Justas defensive backs and linebackers communicate, the offensive line reads defenses and communicates among one another. More communication, fewer lapses. Miterko saw the of fensive line grow into a cohesive unit, which starts off the field. Heading into the final nonconference matchup of the season, Gundy said there’s still room for improvement, but that the line is getting better. With a pair of starts and greater stabil ity, Miterko sees the O-Line continuing to improve.
Chasegood.”Davis Even with lost starters across line, OSU’s offensive line is improved from the first game this season.
Shettron are the most recent Cowboys to come from Edmond Santa Fe. Both had been mainstays in the Edmond Santa Fe offense, yet, one garnered more national attention than the other. The two still wanted to attain a lifelong goal of playing college football together. When the OSU offer came in for Tabry, Talyn didn’t hesitate joining his brother, decommitting from OU.
Anderson made progress in fall camp prior to the season opener against Central Michigan. With the experi ence and talent and potential he brings, coach Mike Gundy expects Anderson to be a key contributor this year.
Moments prior, the then sopho more wide receiver tripped over a sprinkler walking out of the tunnel for pregame warm ups and injured his an kle. Once projected as a starter heading into the season opener, Anderson was out for the game. It was later confirmed by team doctors that he broke his ankle and missed OSU’s 2021 campaign.
Brandon Weeden, an Edmond Santa Fe alumnus, was one of the best quarterbacks for OSU nearly a decade ago, setting a handful of records during his tenure in Stillwater.Forhow good Weeden was, Santa Fe coach Kyle White believed the trend of Edmond Santa Fe play ers ending up at OSU for college came into fruition with linebacker Calvin“IBundage.remember them doing such a good job with Calvin,” White said. “For the last eight years OSU has done such a good job of building great relation ships with our guys, and it really started with Calvin.”As Bundage made a name for himself at the college level, another Edmond Santa Fe pros pect was on the rise.
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Although distraught and sour about the fact that he couldn’t play, Anderson remained intact with the team, asserting himself wherever he was needed while he recovered from his injury. He acted as, in his own words, one of the team cheerleaders.
Richardson, with a puzzled look on his face, asked for clarification. Anderson pointed to his ankle.
“It was bittersweet I guess,” Anderson said. “I don’t know if that’s the right word. But it hurt to know that I couldn’t help out that much. But of course I love to see my guys succeed. It was awesome to watch. Mentally it was challenging for the whole year. But even being a part of as good of a team as we were, it was fun.”
His arms flailing, head bob bing and legs springing. The then true freshman wide receiver was poised and ready to suit up for the first game of his collegiate career. OSU was set to take on Missouri State at Boone Pickens Stadium in its 2021 season opener, and kick off was less than two hours away.
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John Paul Richardson pranced into the OSU locker room.
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Ford signed with OSU in 2019 and made an immediate impact for the Cowboys his true freshman season, and returned for his senior season in Oliver,2022.the latest Edmond defensive end, recorded one of the best freshman seasons in program history in 2021, setting the single-season sack record for a fresh man at OSU (11 1/2).
“I believe in loyalty,” Anderson said. “I was raised like that. I love these guys and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”
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When Trace Ford got word of Collin Oliver’s commitment to OSU, he couldn’t hold back hisTheemotions.firstthing he recalls doing is send ing a text to his former high school
He could have transferred. He had the offers and pedigree out of high school. But he stayed, wanting to prove himself in what he said is the right way.
“We were missing him,” Rich ardson said. “But obviously (we) had to have that next guy up mentality.”
As much as it pleased Anderson to watch his teammates and peers suc ceed, it was still slightly painful when coming to terms with the fact that he hadn’t had an opportunity to contribute.
“He was always around still,” Richardson said. “I lived in the dorms last year and so did he. You know, we’d hang out all the time outside of football and stuff and just keep growing as friends last year and all that. (I was) excited for the kid to start and then you
“It didn’t feel real to me at the time to be honest,” Anderson said. “I honestly double and triple checked with myself that I was gonna miss the whole season. I didn’t know what to do man, I was just so down on myself.”
That “next man up” mentality boded well for the Cowboys last season, especially among the wide receivers. A handful of young, first-year players were key contributors to what ended up being a 12-2 season for OSU in 2021, featuring an appearance in the Big 12 conference title game, and a win over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl.
“L.A., what’s wrong?” Richard son asked.Helifted his head and replied.
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As the emotions showed, Rich ardson noticed his teammate, Langston Anderson sitting on a nearby bench with his head down. He didn’t speak.
know, he breaks his ankle in the pregame.”The impact of Anderson’s injury was felt early in the season, particularly over the first three games. Anderson was just one of a plethora of Cowboy wide receivers who suffered injuries in the early stages of the 2021 season. OSU was thin at the wide receiver posi tion, having little to no margin for error.
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“There’s definitely some type of radioac tive chemicals in the metaphorical water in Edmond for us Edmond Santa Fe boys and OSU,” Ford said. “But at the same time they took a shot on me when others wouldn’t. I think that’s why they’re so good at in-state recruiting, like recruiting hometown kids, and it’s why they’re so good with Santa Fe recruits.”The Shettron brothers are another prime example of what made players such as Bundage, Ford, and Oliver commit— loyalty and consistently.“It’salways fun for me to watch our kids play at the next level, whether it be in college or in the NFL,” White said. “Stillwater has essentially become a second home for Santa Fe and our kids and it’s become a very special place to our football program. It’s always fun watching our guys play at the next level, regard less of where they’re at. It’s just a bit easier to get up to Stillwater than some of the other places.”
“I want him to just get out there and play,” Gundy said during fall camp. “He hadn’t even got the chance to go out there and play (at OSU). He’s do ing good so far and hopefully, he can continue to push through. We’re going to need him.”
viding the opposition with punishing sacks, giving the Cowboy defense a spark when needed.As popular as the duo may be among the OSU fanbase, when it comes to Edmond Santa Fe players heading north to Stillwater and main taining success, Ford and Oliver weren’t the first.
Langston Anderson (No. recovered from a broken ankle and is ready to make an impact in a young and deep OSU wide receiver room.
“I broke it,” Anderson said.
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Her parents, John and Mary Yochum, noticed. She wasn’t her energetic self.
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Mary wrote several angry letters to Mississippi State.
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“It was just handled so badly,” she said. “It crushed her. It could’ve sent her out of soccer.”SEC scholarship? Gone. The timing didn’t help.
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favorite times,” Mary said. Grace’s passion for the
herself.On multiple occasions, Yochum said she did the easy part by scoring the goals. Her teammates set her up with tapins. Carmichael said that is a
percent of Grace Yochum’s success is Grace Yochum,” he said.
In October 2019, Grace broke her collarbone. One of the first major injuries in her life. Again, Grace needed to learn from this setback. De spite the injury, Carmichael had a “Herequest.was like, ‘I need you to step up and I need you to be the levelchumsaidCarmichaelNow,showed.The12Bigshenextsaid.life,’”ineveryou’veteammatebestbeenyoursheTheseason,ledthe12withgoals.workYoaproplayer.“Ninety
Funny how habits change over time.In2021, she fooled goal ies with three match-winning penalty kicks. The whistle, the
yet,” sheSomesaid.athletes thrive in individual sports with a oneon-one aspect. Not Grace. Whatever she does, she does for the“Sheteam.never really wanted to stand out (in an individual sport),” John said. “She always excelled in a team environment because she likes the camara derie, she likes the vibe and she likes the sense of doing it together.”Grace still wants to win. That never changed. She wants to beat you. In everything.
Grace never wanted to leave middle school. Her friends, classes and activities. Loved it Sameall.with high school. College, too. That’s why she returned for a fifth year.
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“Only kid I’ve ever known in my life that didn’t want to leave middle school,” Mary Gracesaid. attacks each task with full enthusiasm and a growth“Shemindset.pours herself in 100%,” Mary said. “Grace doesn’t dream these giant big dreams that she chases. She just continues to excel and is elevated because people see her potential. I don’t think she’s done yet. I don’t think we’ve seen the best she has to offer
Yochum said she strug gled to settle in Stillwater. New state. New environment. New team.
shot and the celebration.
In college soccer, scholar ships are limited. If a prospect is uncommitted in the spring of her junior year, scholarships are full at most schools.
Her passion for the sport subsided. She was used to win ning and success. Her passion returned when a program of fered a second chance.
She didn’t want to be the game changer. She would rather have someone else do it.
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credit to her ability to finish.
Grace walked to the end of theAnyline.time the whistle blew, she ran away from the ball. The high school version of Grace wanted no part in pen alty kicks. A decisive moment that can change games.
Grace didn’t have any expectations regarding play ing time and the unfamiliarity caused an off-brand personal ity.
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“She was robotic,” John said.
“It was a terrible time,” Mary said. “Truly, one of those moments in her life that I’m sure she will never forget. It’s a defining moment when you get to decide how you’re going to respond to something.”
“She’s got that emotion that she just loves to play and compete,” Carmichael said. “I think that’s infectious and I think that rubs off on all the other Inplayers.”practice, she will trash talk anyone. She said it’s not in a malicious manner. said.
Grace Yochum (No. 11) developed from a shy freshman into a vocal leader and one of OSU’s best.
“It was very different than who she typically is,” Mary Gracesaid. needed time to develop trust with new coach es. She said she didn’t want a lot of playing time. She was scared. She developed in each practice. Carmichael started to notice. She started 18 matches and became a member of the All-Big 12 Freshman Team.
She doesn’t even play forward and to get that many goals from her position is pretty amazing
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Now, she pumps her fist, screams and hugs her team mates. No longer the timid freshman.“Whenever I see her out there celebrating, running and enjoying things, those are my
“She’s as good a finisher as we’ve had here,” Carmichael said. “She can do it all.”
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In March, redshirt junior Jake Schultz played defensive end on the OSU football team. Now, Schultz starts on the OSU offense as a cowboy back. Tuesday, Schultz talked about how the transition is going for him.
“I was not on board with it right away, I was pretty hesitant. They actu ally asked me a couple times and I said no, no, no but then in the spring coach (offensive coordinator Kasey) Dunn re ally pushed hard and said give it a shot, so I did.”
Q: Did you look at the (deep) defensive end depth chart when you made the switch?
Q: What’s the part of defense you most miss?
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“I think so. I think it probably helped. I think just the nature of it is just try to be tough and aggressive, block people and catch the Mackenzieball.”
“I mean, tackling someone to go to the ground hurts. Hitting the ground all the time, that is one part of defense. The physicality, obviously, it’s physical
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blocking people but when you’re hitting the ground on defense, you know (like OSU linebacker) Mason Cobb over and over tackling guys that takes a toll on you. So, I think that part of it.”
“They came to me. They thought I’d be a good fit. They lost some guys at the cowboy back position…they needed some bodies to fill in.”
Jake Schultz Q&A:
Q: What was Dunn’s convincing argument that finally made you make the switch?
Q: Is there a part of defense you’re happy you’re not doing any more?
“Normally we go up against line backers and defensive ends, you know, LEOs. So, some of those linebackers can hit. Normally I wouldn’t have to hit them but now I’m blocking them and they come downhill and they hit. And
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Q: How did making the switch go about? Did coaches go to you or did you go to them?
“I miss getting in on a sack cel ebration. Getting a sack or a tackle or a big hit, I love that energy.”
“Running someone over or scor ing a touchdown.”
Q: Out of all the defensive play ers you played alongside what’s been maybe the most interesting part or least expected part about going up against them on the offensive side?
also some of our defensive ends, they fly around so blocking them, sometimes you got to block them one-on-one and they’re tough.”
Q: Was there much of a thought about it for you or were you pretty on board?
“Coming in I didn’t realize that’s who I would be behind. I was just wait ing it out, waiting, waiting and waiting. So I think this opportunity to switch over positions has worked out.”
Q: How far have you come in making the switch from playing de fensive end to cowboy back?
Q: What’s the equivalent to that for a cowboy back?
“In my opinion, I’ve always been a pretty good athlete but now this is a different side of the ball so I’m blocking instead of tackling. I think it’s worked out well for me.”
Q: You played offense in high school, have you picked up some of the OSU offense a little quicker than you expected?
Redshirt junior Jake Schultz moved from defensive end to cowboy back in the offseason.
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Yes: Spencer Sanders fits the mold. He is a dual-threat quarterback with tremendous ability. Those types of players have cropped up in Heis man Trophy talks frequently in recent years. Sanders has displayed an ability to put up gaudy numbers. Through two weeks, he’s done just that; passing for 674 yards and six scores. Factor in his rushing output — 111 yards and three touchdowns — and Sanders has looked like one of the top quarterbacks in the nation. If he remains consistent through conference play and OSU loses just a game or two, I can easily envision Sanders earning an invitation to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist.
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No: My choice has less to do with Sanders than it does with Okla homa State. In the College Football Playoff era, six quarterbacks have won the Heisman Trophy. Only one, La mar Jackson in 2016 with Louisville, failed to make the CFP. Sanders is a good player, underrated nationally and even locally, but he isn’t Jackson. The Cowboys aren’t making the CFP this season. Their chance came in 2021 with a top-five defense. Vegas Insider lists Sanders as tied for 22nd in Heis man odds, which isn’t a shot at Sand ers, but rather his situation.
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