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Christian Bodnar...LFG! 🟧 “We have to have competitive stamina for a full game.” 🟧 “We showed we're not as good as people said we were.” 🟧 “You have to take the positives out of certain things.” 🟧 “We dominated on 3rd down, so we should be able to dominate on 1st and 2nd down too.” 🟧 “We lost that 1st game, and that wasn't supposed to happen, and it's easy to go down that hole of losing, but we're a team of workers, and we're not gonna take the easy way out.” 🟧 “Even after a loss, we have to realize that we still have 11 opportunities ahead, potentially more, and it would be crazy to write us off. 🟧We have to show that we are connected for 4 quarters.” 🟧You have to be bought in from the second you get here Great stuff here from Christian Bodnar, and tremendous perspective. When things go sideways, you start monitoring mannerisms and tone, and mindset. This team appears to have that part of the equation solved. Negative thinkers typically aren't productive when the fan starts blowing, and Bodnar is anything but that. His tone and his line of thinking speak to the type of culture that Coach Morris is building. We just need to let him/them breathe a little bit and do what he's ALWAYS done! And that's win... And win with an exciting brand of football. You can believe that is still going to happen, and refuse to stop being extremely pissed and totally unimpressed about the Tulsa game all at the same time. In fact, as fans, we have to! Would love for you to check out the full interview! https://youtu.be/dE2XTv9BcCw #GoPokes #OkState
Christian Bodnar: “We’re Not Gonna Take The Easy Way Out”
Tulsa put out a blueprint for how to defend OSU: play two-deep safeties to keep the middle of the field in front of you, play man coverage on the outside, then blitz underneath to put pressure on a QB who is still learning how to process all of those things to an extent. While OSU did get a LOT of first downs and moved the ball fairly well, that defensive structure limited the explosive plays. And for this offense to get up to full throttle, it needs those explosive plays. So, I asked Coach how you attack that moving forward if — and when — we see that defensive structure again. #GoPokes #OkState
Tulsa Layed the Blueprint...Can OSU Adjust?
There was a lot to like about the way the defense played on Saturday, especially in the organizational aspect of things and the way they diagnosed. The next step is to play more aggressively, get more TFLs, get a sack or two, and be more physical at the point of contact. Tate Romney handles this interview — and the questions thrown at him — like the pro that he is. Super mature. Super smart. Great perspective. That allows him to understand the “growth” process and explain it in a way that makes you believe him. Looking forward to watching this team get better week by week! #GoPokes #OkState
Tate Romney Media Availability
Christian is a super talented safety who is just getting started with his career at OSU, and he has a really exciting future ahead of him. Of course, the proof is in the pudding, but every time you hear these guys talk, you come away very impressed. I say that because this was one of my questions: It’s SUPER important that these guys stay locked in. Many of them don’t have ties to OSU, so the temptation can be to clock in and clock out. We’ve seen that before. But Coach Morris isn’t going to allow that. And, as you hear from the players, it’s not hard to be convinced that they’re bought in right now — and that piece of the equation will remain a non-negotiable for them. Then, when you ask them a question that could be somewhat uncomfortable, they dominate it. That’s a really big sign of confidence and character to me. Now, all of that has to show up on the field. LFG!
Christian Bodnar Media Availability
While Saturday wasn't ideal, Caleb Hawkins still put together a strong performance with 79 yards on 18 carries (4.4 YPC). He also added 6 catches for 29 yards, proving once again that he's a focal point of the offense. Coach noted it's an open competition for RB2, meaning Caleb is primed to handle a heavy workload—a role he completely embraces. As a true sophomore, his ability to break tackles and get downhill is elite, and there's still so much room for him to grow. Exciting future ahead, and I'm ready to see what he can do against Oregon this Saturday. #GoPokes #OkState
Caleb Hawkins Wasn't Perfect, But He Was DURNED Good!
Caleb Hawkins was brutally honest about the performance last Saturday and what this team needs to do moving forward to be the team we all want them to be. This dude is a TOTAL stud! Absolutely ELITE human being and a super talented running back. And, honestly, we try to call balls and strikes on the good and the bad, but he’s one that makes you cringe if there’s ever anything other than good to report. This is THE type of kid and player you build a program around! #GoPokes #OkState
Caleb Hawkins Media Availability
Coach Morris addressed the media and talked about what went right and what went wrong. He was asked about the short-yardage run game and how they fix it, the need to become more physical, how this program’s momentum came to a crashing halt, the shift to a “growth” mindset, and much more. As always, he was 100% a stand-up dude. And, TBH, I’ve never been MORE convinced that he’s the right guy. #GoPokes #OkState
Eric Morris Media Availability Post Tulsa
Scott McKinley Joins! Sure, there's still some lingering frustration here, but this one is all about what this team can do rather than dwelling on what it didn't. We're shifting gears to focus on the grind and the growth mindset this squad needs moving forward. Plus, we go position by position, hand out our grades, and break down exactly how we got there. Hope you check it out! #GoPokes #OkState
Position Grades and Thoughts on What This Team Can Do Moving Forward
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