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Chris Massey was not just a GREAT football player, but he was also very smart and had a tremendous personality. He was a 4.0 student in high school, and that, combined with his personality and talent, made him the total package. He was the Gatorade Player of the Year in the '98-'99 school year and basically had his pick from ANY school in America. Arkansas is just about 45 minutes from Spiro, and OU was knocking down his door, so OSU had a LOT of competition. But the hometown/small-town feel of Stillwater and the OSU campus drew him in, and the rest is history. Massey went on to have a GREAT career at OSU from 1999-2002 as a tremendous kick returner and safety who also played some corner and even quarterback. He came in as a quarterback and had plans on playing both sides of the ball, like Rashaan Woods had done just a couple of years before he got to OSU. But eventually he chose defense because he felt like that was his best path to the NFL. Despite choosing defense, he always felt the most comfortable with the ball in his hands, and his kick return stats back that up. On 38 kickoff returns, he piled up 1,067 yards, including a 97-yarder to the house against Texas in 2001. That season, he led the nation in kickoff return average at 34.8 yards and set an OSU single-game record with 208 kickoff-return yards against Texas Tech. #GoPokes #OkState
Chris Massey: The Gatorade Player of the Year Who Chose Oklahoma State
Super cool that, when given the chance at the end of our interview to thank whoever he wanted, Chris Massey, one of the OSU greats, took a minute to recognize and honor some folks who changed his life at OSU. Marilyn Middlebrook, better known as "Mama Middlebrook", has kept countless students at OSU on track and/or gotten them on track to begin with. And, as Chris tells you, it didn't matter when, what time of day, or what the situation was, because if one of her students needed help, guidance, or direction, it's a "Stop, Drop, and Roll" for her. I know, she did it for me, too - and I wasn't even an athlete at OSU! She started at OSU in 1983 and eventually became Associate Athletic Director for Academic Affairs. But the ONLY title that tells her story is that- she's "Mama Middlebrook", and for those that know her, that title says it ALL! Terry Henley also took care of OSU athletes, or anyone who needed his help, for that matter. As a former Cowboy himself, Henley came back in 2001 to work as an academic counselor for the football team. He wasn't just helping guys stay eligible or manage their class schedules — he was there to help them through college and everything that came with it. For guys like Chris Massey, Terry was one of those people you knew you could count on and was instrumental in helping him get through College successfully. Agatha Adams also played a big role in the development of Massey and countless others. Adams came to OSU in 1985 with a tremendous amount of experience working with student-athletes, and she put that experience to great use helping countless folks at OSU. Folks like Massey know she was there for them if/when she was needed. And TBH, it was more of a "when" than an "if". Thanks to all these folks, there's no telling how many lives were changed and careers saved by the care each one of the three put into the students and athletes at OSU. This wasn't a job for them. It was a duty and a mandate to do the best for each student or athlete they worked with. #GoPokes #OkState 🎥Full Interview https://youtu.be/isQKLeef7SE
Mama Middlebrook's Is and OSU Treasure!
🔥 NEW INTERVIEW: CHRIS MASSEY 🔥This one was a LOT of fun. I sat down with former Oklahoma State standout Chris Massey, and we got into some great stories from his time in Stillwater. Massey was a Parade All-American coming out of high school and went on to become one of the most explosive return men in the country. ⚡ He led the nation in kickoff return average in 2001. 💥 He had 208 kickoff return yards against Texas Tech. 🚨 He took a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown against Texas. And that's just part of the story. We talked about how he ended up at Oklahoma State, playing for the Cowboys, some of the biggest moments of his career, and what it was really like playing in that era of Oklahoma State football. Chris had some great stories. I think you'll really enjoy this one.🎙️ Chris Massey Interview — OState Daily🟠⚫ Go Pokes!
Chris Massey: From Oklahoma State Football to Life Beyond the Game
Drew Mestemaker is the unquestioned #1 quarterback, but I'm sure a LOT of Oklahoma State fans are interested in what the depth chart looks like behind him. Grant Jordan is a transfer from UMass who brings multiple seasons of college football experience with him. He's played at the FBS level, and he's the most experienced guy in the room behind Mestemaker. Brody Vehrs and Luke Tepas, on the other hand, are true freshmen who are just getting started. They're just getting started with the college game, and obviously there's going to be a learning curve there. Coach Brophy, the OC and quarterbacks coach, takes you through each of the QBs beyond Mestemaker, talks about their skill sets, and gives you some insight into their personalities. #GoPokes #OKState 🎥 Full Brophy Interview https://youtu.be/rSnihFsnYoo
Coach Brophy Talks Backup QB
🔥 Bodie Boydstun is one of those stories that is really easy to root for. Boydstun grew up in Enid and played quarterback at Oklahoma Bible Academy, which played eight-man football. And while it's not unheard of for Oklahoma 8-man players to go on to bigger things — OSU fans can point to guys like Stacey Satterwhite, Brady Bond and Dan Bailey — it's certainly not the normal path. But Boydstun's story is pretty interesting. As a senior at OBA, he threw for 2,099 yards and 27 touchdowns while rushing for 882 yards and 27 more touchdowns. That's 2,981 total yards and 54 touchdowns. Pretty ridiculous. He then went to Southwestern Oklahoma State as a quarterback before eventually making the move to tight end. In 2025, he earned Second Team All-Great American Conference honors after catching 14 passes for 191 yards and three touchdowns. Now he's at Oklahoma State. And honestly, I think his background makes him really intriguing. He's played quarterback, he's played multiple positions, and he's had to learn the game from different perspectives. And when you're playing tight end, having actually played quarterback gives you a pretty good idea of what the guy throwing you the ball is seeing. And he's big. He's tough. And he's not going to be outworked. But don't take my word for it. Listen to Drew Svoboda, who described Boydstun as physical, tough, high character, a hard worker, and a “yes sir” guy. I really like that and the fact that nothing has been handed to him. From eight-man football in Enid, to quarterback at SWOSU, to an All-Conference tight end, and now to Oklahoma State. That's been the journey, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what Bodie Boydstun does with this opportunity. #OKState #GoPokes #OStateDaily ⬇️Full Svoboda Interview https://youtu.be/vyR2mC0vaPs
Bodie's Rise...The Improbable Journey!
🔥 “We’re trying to win a championship around here.” That line at the end really stood out to me. Because let's be honest, when you hear that Oklahoma State has 87 new players, your first thought is probably going to be, How in the world do you get all of those guys on the same page? But listening to this, that doesn't really seem to be the biggest issue. These guys believe in what Oklahoma State is doing. They believe in the coaches. They believe in each other. And maybe most importantly, there’s a LOT of experience in this group. These aren't all young guys trying to figure out college football for the first time. A lot of them have played four or five years. They've been through it. They've played at a high level, and they've made all the mistakes and learned from them. They've already been through that process, so now it's about getting everybody to play fast and understand that they don't have to do everything themselves. Just do your 1/11. Play for the guy next to you. Hold each other accountable. And when somebody makes a big play, celebrate it together. That stuff matters. And I really like the confidence behind this. It's exactly what I was talking about earlier when I promoted his Media Availability interview. It's a genuine belief that, when everyone buys in, the expectation is to win a Championship. LFG! #OKState #GoPokes #OStateDaily
The D is Deep, Experienced & Confident!
🎥 **Sean Brophy Media Availability** I know Eric Morris is going to be the guy calling the plays, but I don't think that means Sean Brophy is somebody Cowboy fans should overlook. Actually, I think the opposite. Brophy has been around Morris for a LONG time. Incarnate Word. Washington State. North Texas. He knows what Morris wants to do, he knows how he wants his quarterbacks to play, and he has been around some REALLY good quarterbacks. At North Texas, the passing offense finished **12th, 4th and 2nd nationally** in passing yards per game during his three seasons there. He coached quarterbacks who threw for more than 3,000 yards, and then last year helped Drew Mestemaker put together one of the best seasons in the country. Mestemaker led the FBS in passing yards and passing yards per game, and Brophy was named **FootballScoop Quarterbacks Coach of the Year.** And then there's Cam Ward. Brophy was part of the staff at Incarnate Word when Ward was there early in his career. That's a pretty darn good résumé for a guy who is going to be working with Oklahoma State's quarterbacks. And that's really what caught my attention talking to him. He doesn't have to be the guy calling the plays to have a HUGE impact on what this offense becomes. I had a chance to talk with Brophy today, and I think Cowboy fans are going to enjoy hearing what he has to say. Definitely one worth checking out. 🧡🤠
Offensive Coordinator, Sean Brophy Media Availabllity
🔥 **Drew Svoboda Media Availability** https://youtu.be/vyR2mC0vaPs If you’re looking for a reason to be excited about what Drew Svoboda is bringing to Oklahoma State, just look at the track record. Svoboda has spent 26 years coaching, including stops at Alabama, North Texas, Rice, and Memphis. At Alabama, he helped lead special teams that ranked No. 1 nationally in points scored and produced three blocked punts, including two returned for touchdowns. Then at North Texas, his special teams units were among the best in the country. In 2023, they ranked No. 1 in The American and No. 18 nationally in PFF's overall special teams grade, earning Svoboda a Frank Broyles Assistant Coach of the Year nomination. And in 2025, his UNT special teams unit was the third-highest graded in the American while also ranking No. 8 nationally with two blocked punts. But the thing that really stands out to me is that Svoboda isn't just a special teams coach. He's been a head coach, associate head coach, tight ends coach, and offensive coach, and he brings a TON of experience to this Oklahoma State staff. Svoboda talked with the media, and it's easy to see why he's had so much success. Even in answering questions that, surely, he's been asked 1000x, he's teaching. Which means he's not just putting an answer in a can. He actually wants people to understand the concepts he's explaining. And if you or I can "get it," imagine how easy it is for his players. As a coach who spent 3 decades in the industry, I could listen to this guy explain the phonebook. 🎥 **Watch the full Drew Svoboda Media Availability:**
Special Teams coordinator, Drew Svoboda Media Accessibility
🎥 Skyler Cassity Media Availability https://youtu.be/EljCOVDdIC4 Had the chance to ask Coach Cassity some questions, and he's SUPER impressive. His conviction and belief in what he does will sell you on the spot. His confidence will be contagious, and it will attract competitive people. The message is, do your 1/11. And if that happens, the defense functions at a HIGH level. Another thing that sticks out, at least to me, and it's along the same lines, is how convicted he already is in exactly what he does. And what is he so convicted about? First, this defense is going to play aggressively. In fact, being aggressive is a mandate from Coach Morris, but it also matches perfectly with the principles and philosophies of Coach Cassity as well. It's also going to be versatile. Multiple fronts, multiple coverages, anywhere from man to every-eyes-on-QB zone in the back. So, then the question becomes, how do you get this many new players to understand the complexities of doing this many things? He didn't hesitate to talk about how "bought in" each player is. And while this defense will be VERY multiple, within that structure, it's a 1/11 approach. Every piece of that 11-man pie has to be simple enough for each player to understand, to the point where they don't overanalyze and can play fast. That's one part, maybe the biggest part I'm excited about. When you can make the overall scheme very versatile and complex, but then make each player's individual responsibilities very straightforward and simple to understand, you get the best of all worlds. That's the plan, and I can't wait to see it! Hear from Coach Cassity himself. #GoPokes #OkState #GoPokes #OkState
Defensive Coordinator, Skyler Cassity Media Availability
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