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I'd clean up the wording a little while keeping your voice: We love to do all the Water Cooler talk over who's where on the depth chart, and it matters, but this team is going to need DEPTH as fast as it's going to play. So, here's kind of the way I see that, as Nathan Gilsleider explained on the latest Roundup Podcast. Basically, through the Murray State game, there are going to be rotations. It's going to be hot, and there are still some positions where I think the horn is still up for grabs. But going into the West Virginia game, one would think those rotations start to shrink, and climbing the depth chart gets a LOT harder. So, there's basically a three-game audition. That's WAY too simple of an explanation, but I think it's a fairly accurate umbrella to put over the depth chart as we move forward. ⬇️ Full Media Availability https://youtu.be/ysca2alI0oI
OSU's Depth Chart: The 3-Game Audition
Maybe I'm an Army of One, but one frustration I've had over the last couple of years is that we haven't used the middle of the field, or the tight end, enough. Coach Morris says he thinks we're going to use the tight end quite a bit in the passing game, and I'm SUPER excited about THAT. Carson Kolb is long, and he's a great blocker. Morgan McPhaul is the tight end version of Paul Duren, and he can run and will be a very nice pass-catching threat, likely from H-back slots. Then there's Bodie Boydstun. I can't wait to see what he can become at OSU. I just think back to Garrett Steggs, Billy Bajema and those types of guys who made themselves terrific ballplayers at OSU, and I see that as a REAL possibility for him. I REALLY like what Morris has to work with at tight end. Full Media Availability https://youtu.be/ysca2alI0oI #GoPokes #OKState
Eric Morris Is Going to USE the Tight Ends | OSU Football
One aspect of having your Head Coach call plays is that EVERY play call is geared toward winning the game, not just scoring points. That sounds counterintuitive, I know, but there can be times when a young offensive coordinator gets caught up in putting up yards and points because they want to make themselves attractive for their next job. In fact, Coach Morris admitted that he got caught up in a little bit of that himself at certain points in his career. That's why I think it's really underrated that his paycheck is going to continue to be determined by wins and losses, not offensive statistics. There are going to be times when you have to adjust the way you're playing offensively to control a lead, manage a game and ultimately win. And sometimes, that means sacrificing the stat sheet. Because the ONLY stat that matters when you're trying to win is WINNING. Especially when you're the Head Coach. #GoPokes #OKState
Eric Morris: Winning Matters More Than Offensive Stats | OSU Football
You wanna know what leadership and a team-first winning mentality looks like? Watch the clip, because Jaleel Johnson is ALL of that! This dude has IT when it comes to attitude and mentality. And at 270 pounds, TBH, he has it in terms of skill and potential, too. Just like a lot of these guys, it's just a matter of staying healthy for him and staying on the field to stack days and reps. He and Malik and Keviyan at End... LFG! That's a group where it would be hard to find more talent and upside anywhere in college football. Then pair that with the explosive pass rushers on the other side — Iman and Saadiq — the entire rotation inside, and the maturity, skill, talent, and experience of the linebackers, and there's a LOT to like about the box for OSU. Thanks again for your dedication to OSU, Jaleel. Time now to get yourself paid. LFG! 🏈 🎥 Watch the full Jaleel Johnson Media Availability: https://youtu.be/X6C_PGFrIrY #GoPokes #OKState #OStateDaily #GoPokes #OKState
Jaleel Johnson has IT. 🔥
The OSU football depth chart is out. Now, what does it actually mean? I sat down with Nathan Gilsleider to go DEEP on the depth chart, the decisions behind it, the surprises, the position battles and what it all means for the Cowboys heading into the season. Nathan brings a unique perspective as a former OSU football player and co-host of The Reload Podcast on Pistols Firing. This is a really good one if you want to go beyond simply reading the depth chart and understand what it could mean on the field. 🎙️ OSU Football Depth Chart Deep Dive with Nathan Gilsleider [YouTube link] #GoPokes #OKState #OStateDaily #OklahomaStateFootball #OrangePower
OSU Football Depth Chart Breakdown: What It Means for the Cowboys | Nathan Gilsleider
Of all the position groups that had spots up for grabs, the O-Line may have been the headliner of that part of camp. This line has a bunch of different guys with a bunch of different backgrounds, and a lot of versatility. Several guys can play multiple positions, and that versatility is very key in a system like the one OSU is running. But Jacob Sexton has been THE one guy that none of that applies to. Maybe Tyler Mercer, the center, as well, because those guys won their spots basically right off the bat and have taken that and run with it. And while versatility is great, having someone who can block out the sun at left tackle—the blindside of the QB—is even greater. That's a challenge Sexton takes personally, because the QB has to be able to put the ultimate amount of trust in him. And there's no one better suited for that role than Jacob, who is in the best shape of his life and, TBH, on one last ride, probably feels a sense of urgency he's never felt before. #GoPokes #OKState
Jacob Sexton on Anchoring Oklahoma State’s O-Line at Left Tackle | Media Availability
Ethan Wesloski is a linebacker who understands his role. He is a MASTER communicator, and for as aggressive as this defensive front is likely going to be, communication in the face of all the overall “chaos” this defense is going to create is CRUCIAL. Another thing he understands is the job at hand! Ethan, and ALL of these other transfers, didn't just come to OSU because it was a comfy home. They came here because they know the potential of this program. They've seen it, they believe in it, and they feel a mandate to be the next generation of great Cowboys and winning teams. That process is easier said than done, especially with the schedule OSU is going to face, but it starts Saturday, and I can't wait. This LB corps is diverse, it's SUPER smart, and that's going to allow it to do multiple things while playing VERY fast. LFG! LET'S GET IT ON! 🏈 #GoPokes #OKState #OStateDaily
Ethan Wesloski on OSU’s New Defense, Communication & Playing Fast | Media Availability
Drew Mestemaker is ready to prove he's the quarterback this team needs. But stepping up isn't just about physical play—it's about confidence, organizing the huddle, and being the leader he’s shown to be all through camp. Now, he gets to put that process to the test when the bullets start flying. In his media availability, Mestemaker broke down: 🏈Why his core process hasn't changed despite the jump in competition 🏈What defines a “good game” beyond the box score 🏈His development under Eric Morris and the "play the best guy" mentality 🏈How Carson Kolb's rise reflects the culture being built in Stillwater Safe to say, Morris isn't just trying to change the culture—he's doing it. 🎥 Drew Mestemaker Media Availability #OKState #GoPokes #OStateDaily
Drew Mestemaker on Leading Oklahoma State, Eric Morris & His “Process” | Media Availability
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