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⬇️Latest Roundup Podcast https://youtu.be/leX1waxMBDM Loved the tone that Coach Morris set when, literally, his first comment to the media this year was, "We're not very tough right now." Talk about setting the tone. That comment set a BAR that clearly defined what the expectations were going to be, and with so many new players, that HAD to happen right off the bat. And it DID! Then, the players actually have to believe it. Empty promises create a lack of respect that leads to a lack of discipline. So, once you set the tone/bar, then you have to be genuine in the way that you uphold the "non-negotiables". Of all the "non-negotiables", with his comment to the media, Coach Morris put toughness at the TOP of that list. LFG! #GoPokes #OkState
Toughness Was Put at the TOP of the List!
⬇️ Roundup Podcast https://youtu.be/leX1waxMBDM "Do you wanna be a part of something bigger than yourself, or worry about yourself?" Powerful message from Nathan Gilsleider in our last podcast about how character gets revealed, not built, when you don't get what you want. So, let's talk shop! There is a big hurdle coming up for this staff, and one that I'm not sure the staff of the last couple of years could clear. It's all peaches and cream right up until you start publishing depth charts. Once the depth chart is made, players realize they either DID or DIDN'T get what they wanted. So, for those who are disappointed, how will they handle a reduced, or certainly less glamorous, role? Especially if they came here in their last seasons as one last ride to their college careers. How will the coaches keep THOSE players locked in? That's a very interesting dynamic that is worth following. The sense I get is that the message will be, jump on board and help in any way you can, or don't and get replaced. There's a definite business side to this staff and seemingly clear bottom lines. And that is, we brought you in to do this or do that, and if you do it, you play. If you don't, someone else who does do those things is the one who gets the PT. So, that leaves the ball in the players' court. We've already seen multiple examples in terms of proof of that concept in action just in this camp alone. And the players are going to be told the TRUTH, and they're going to be treated with respect. And they'll be given every tool and opportunity to prove themselves, and that's all anyone can ask for, IMO. #GoPokes #OkState
Player Morale & Depth Chart Reality...Can We Cross THAT Hurdle?
The Roundup Podcast https://youtu.be/leX1waxMBDM The mentality is to focus on what you "can do" and not what you "can't." The game plans will be detailed each week to find the matchups that favor OSU, and there will be those matchups EVERY week. It's just a matter of getting enough time to get to them and/or straight-up execution. I think it's a big upgrade to think that there are at least some spots on the field, or certain skill sets of certain players, that can match up no matter who the opponent is. Then, when you match that with the "let's just go compete" mentality of refusing to back down to anything, it creates a lot of exciting possibilities. #GoPokes #OkState
It's About What You "Can Do", and NOT What You "Can't"
⬇️ The Roundup with Nathan Gilsleider https://youtu.be/leX1waxMBDM The safety position is one that is very intriguing. As Nathan mentions, the fact that Bodnar is the "nickel" tells you all you need to know about how well he's shown in camp, because Hammonds had a "coming out" party last year. Hammonds was lightly recruited almost exclusively because he was thought of as an offensive player, so the transition to the defensive side is one that is just now reaching its potential. He has experience with a 2-high defense at Virginia Tech similar to what OSU is going to run. Evan Jackson is extremely talented as well, and we've seen how effective Cam Epps can be, and Braeden Presley is SUPER talented as well, but he's just young. I'm leaving some names off here that could help as well, so I'll leave it there, but in some ways, I think this IS the group that will determine the level of success this defense has. If they can tackle in space, cover tight ends and slot receivers, and then shut down the alley in the run game, Jaleel and Malik, the interior linemen and the LBs, will have a FEAST. And it will take a ton of pressure off the corners. #GoPokes #OkState
Oklahoma State Safeties Perfect Fit & Probably the Key to the Defense!
⬇️ The Roundup Podcast https://youtu.be/leX1waxMBDM Nathan Gilsleider of Pistols Firing walks you through why the offensive line needs to create continuity. We are all SUPER excited about the skill positions, but we also all know that, without the big uglies paving the way, none of it works. This line has talent, no question. But it also will have depth, and the depth will have positional versatility, which is super important. That lets you play the next-best player on the field, no matter who goes down. You're not cornered into putting out the next guy simply because he plays the position you're trying to replace. It gives the coaches the ability to put out their best, most experienced, or most ready players on the field regardless of who goes down. And when you're talking about an offensive line, where continuity matters so much, having that kind of versatility can be a really big deal. The continuity with this group should be a strength, and so should the depth and the versatility. I know we've been promised this before around here, so I get it if you're in the "wait and see" camp. But I'm on the opposite side of that. I think this group is going to be very good, and I'm going to need to see it before I believe otherwise. #GoPokes #OkState
Oklahoma State OL Depth Best 5, Depth, Positional Versatility and Scheme Advantage
Katelyn Hoppers and Sonora DeFini joined after the tough 2-0 Bedlam loss. Give these young ladies a TON of credit because these interviews, just minutes after losing to your rival, are not easy to do at all. Really appreciate the totally pro way in which they handled themselves during a very emotional postgame. On to tomorrow, then the next game, which is the next opportunity to go 1-0. #GoPokes #OkState
Katelyn Hoppers and Sonora DeFini Postgame After the 2-0 Bedlam Loss.
Colin Carmichael Postgame After the Bedlam Loss
🔥Latest Roundup Podcast Nathan Gilsleider of the Reload Podcast on Pistols Firing joins, and we take ya' “Around the Horn.” We go position by position and break down what we like and what we don't, and we talk some X's and O's. We also break down the media availability and why this coaching staff has been so impressive to this point, but some of the natural barriers they'll have to cross are coming up very shortly as the depth chart defines itself. Nathan does an incredible job of giving players, coaches, and fans a view all in one, so I hope you check it out. We'll be doing more of these crossovers, so let us know what you think. #GoPokes #OkState I'd actually use this version. It sounds like you, not like a social-media copywriter trying to make it perfect. And for OState Daily, I think that authenticity is a strength.
The Roundup with Nathan Gilsleider
OSU has one of the most elite histories of running backs of any University in the country. Dating back to Bob Fenimore, Terry Miller, Ernest Anderson, Thurman & Barry, we've had the headliners. Many OSU fans may not remember that Charles Crawford, from Bristow, ran the ball in the NFL too, but happened to come along at a time at OSU when we had Hall of Famers. Beyond those guys, many people forget that Gerald Hudson led the nation in rushing in 1990, and that David Thompson had back to back 1000 yard season in the 90s. Then, another back that OSU fans don't remember enough is Reggie White, then Tatum, V-Mo, Savage, Randle, Hunter, Toston, Carson, Hubbard, Hill, Warren, and Ollie. Then a bunch of guys like Andre Richardson, Jamal Fobbs, and guys like that who were tremendous backs, and it's easy to argue that OSU truly is Tailback U. At least it's in the discussion! There's no question about that. #GoPokes #OkState
From Barry Sanders to Ollie Gordon: Oklahoma State’s Tailback Legacy
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