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What’s Next? OSU professors, students predict confusing election that’s one of the elections that can come even remotely close to what’s happening now. “We had in 2000 with the recount in Florida, that dragged on for over 30 days. So, it’s not unprecedented that we wouldn’t know the results,” Eberle said. “Looking at early turnouts, we’re on pace to be over participation since before World War I, so that is unique. Dr. Chad Hankinson is a former professor at OSU, now at Virginia Tech. Hankinson explained the 2016 election and the similarities to what we’re seeing right now. “Even if we look at 2016, a couple of states that President Trump won didn’t officially call those states, they were up in the air until a couple of days after the election,” Hankinson said.
Jared A’Latorre Most Americans are thinking one question in a time where the world seems frozen, what’s next? In the midst of a polarizing election, poll workers are continuing to count and recount votes. The COVID-19 pandemic is an obvious factor contributing to mail-in votes being counted on and after election day. The only election in modern time that relates to this, is the George W. Bush and Al Gore election which was decided by the Supreme Court. Dr. Jared Eberle, an adjunct History Instructor at OSU, said See What’s Next on page 3
Joshua Cleary Many students and professors are uncertain of what’s next in the 2020 election.
Polling the Pokes
OSU students, professors describe what they want in next university president
Claire Hosterman Jared Eberle has a clear image of who he wants the next university president to look like. “Honestly, in an ideal world, I’d want someone in the science departments to clone (Burns) Hargis,” said Eb-
erle, an Oklahoma State history professor. “I want president Hargis to stay here ideally, but he has all the traits. “We need someone who can kind of wear all the hats. Not just the public face and the fundraising, but they’ve got to go to the regions and advocate for students, faculty and staff.” Hargis recently announced his retirement as OSU’s president after 13 years, leaving the
school in the hunt to find someone capable to follow. During his tenure, Hargis raised $2.5 billion in private support, $1.6 billion in grant funds for research and added 2.5 million square feet of campus upgrades. Many faculty members praise Hargis’ time at the university and hope to find a candidate with similar passions. See Polling the Pokes on page 3
Potential OSU Presidents
After OSU President Burns Hargis announced his retirement on Oct. 23, the university is looking for a new president for the first time in 13 years. Here are some potential candidates: Dr. Kayse Shrum (7-2 odds): Dr. Kayse Shrum is the president of OSU’s Center for Health Services, a native Oklahoman and a former member of the state’s COVID-19 task force. Named in 2013, Shrum is the youngest and first female president of the program. Linda Livingstone (4-1 odds): Linda Livingstone is the 15th president of Baylor University and a graduate of OSU. She was inducted into the Oklahoma State hall of fame in 2019. Livingstone played basketball when she went to OSU. Leigh B. Goodson (10-1 odds): Leigh B. Goodson is the president and CEO of Tulsa Community College. She is the fourth person to serve in the role. Before going to TCC, she served in numerous leadership roles at OSU, giving her a Stillwater background Pamela Fry (10-1 odds): Pamela Fry became OSU-Tulsa’s third president in 2019. Prior to that, she served as provost and vice president of academic affairs for the Tulsa campus. She has a combined 30 years of experience in education. Sidney McPhee (20-1 odds): Sidney McPhee is the tenth president of Middle Tennessee State University and is an OSU alumnus. He earned a doctorate in behavioral studies at OSU. During his time there, MTSU became the largest undergraduate university in Tennessee. Anita Hill (100-1 odds): Anita Hill is a native Oklahoman, OSU alumna, lawyer and academic. She is a professor of social policy, law and women’s studies at Brandeis University. Anita Hill earned her Juris Doctor degree from Yale University with honors in 1980.
OSU President Burns Hargis is leaving his alma mater after serving 13 years as president.
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Doug Gottlieb (2 million-1 odds): Doug Gottlieb is a former OSU basketball player and current host of the “Doug Gottlieb Show” on Fox Sports. He has applied to be the men’s basketball coach coach numerous times, so he may be considered for president too. Ryne Garrison (3 billion-1 odds): Ryne Garrison is a student at OSU who always “Rides for the Brand.” After Hargis retired, Garrison started an online petition to OSU stating that he wants the university to atleast give him an interview, despite being a student.
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ACTIVE FAITH! (Part #1) “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.” (Heb.11: NIV) By faith, Abel was commended by God for his offering.(fat portions from his flock) He offered the best he had to God. Cain, was unaccepted, because he offered some of the fruit of the land. In his day, Abel was sure and certain in his knowledge of God, and acted accordingly. (Gen 4:1-5) In his day Enoch believed God existed and he rewarded those who sought him. The Bible tells us that he walked with God! (Gen 5:21-24) Why did he walk with God when others did not? Because he was sure and certain about what he knew of God, and therefore sought and found God real. He had a steady fellowship with the Almighty. We can do the same in our day! It seems so easy to fall into a historical
faith, believing the truth and actions of those in the past, but lacking a present, active trust. Yet the Bible encourages us continually to pursue a God that is real today and can be found. We can offer our best to him and we can personally walk with God. Jesus died and rose again to show us that God loves us. Trusting Christ, we are free from the guilt and power of our sins, so we can fellowship and walk with God. We can offer to him our best, and we can be led by him into a continual relationship. It is very real. We can personally know him We can know his will for our lives and prepare ourselves for eternity with him. Historical faith can be very empty, passive, and unimportant. Personal, present and active faith in a real and living God, brings us to a reality and purpose with one who loves us and is faithful to us.
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Prepping the president Hargis wants next OSU president to be a strong manager, OSU graduate
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“I think President Hargis does an outstanding job of promoting the university and ensuring that the research being done here is recognized all over the state and nation,” said OSU professor Dr. Sarah Hollingsworth. “I hope the next president will be able to continue to promote the innovative research being done at OSU.” Though there is no shortage of praise for Hargis, Dr. Thad Leffingwell, head of the department of psychology, would like to see a push for change on campus. “Personally, I would like to see a commitment to improving the physical facilities of the College of Arts and Sciences, the academic heart of the university,” Leffingwell said. “Most of our departments exist in spaces that are either outdated and crumbling or ill-suited for the purpose they are being used for. “Much of campus has seen significant physical upgrades during Hargis’ tenure and it is time that the College of Arts and Sciences gets that attention. Our teaching and research touch literally every student at the university.” Some students want a candidate who will push for change, too. Junior Sarah Beth Henderson would like to see an empathetic and accountable leader as the next president. “I think the greatest qualities the new president should possess is empathy, accountability and transparency,” Henderson said. “It’s so important, especially amid this global pandemic and election year, that we have a leader who is capable of being empathetic towards students. “Our campus needs someone who will be transparent and honest with students, while also holding us accountable for ourselves.” With the unprecedented circumstances in the modern world, some students want to see a candidate who will have an open mind to help the university. “There are a lot of uncertainties and changes going on in our world daily, and I think a president needs to be able to be open to advancing our campus in the same way that the world outside of OSU is,” OSU student Ryne Garrison said. “Organization is important for this because the president has to implement this change in a way that he or she can convey the reasoning to the students, alumni, university sponsors and the entire Cowboy family in a clear and concise way.” Overall though, many community members find it important that the next president understand the many traditions of OSU and come from a diverse background. “I hope the search process will solicit a deep pool of diverse applicants and use strategies to encourage diversity in the pool, and then I hope they pick the best fit from that pool,” said Leffingwell. “That said, I would personally be thrilled to see OSU select a woman or a person who identifies as BIPOC or LGBTQ. All students on our campus should have the opportunity to see someone like them in leadership positions.” There has never been a woman president in the history of OSU, though OSU Center for Health Sciences President Dr. Kayse Shrum and Baylor President Linda Livingstone are two candidates speculated to be up for the position. “It would be amazing if the next president of OSU was a woman, I would absolutely love that. However, I don’t think it is necessarily important that a woman fills this role unless she would be the absolute best candidate for presidency,” said Henderson. news.ed@ocolly.com
Being the university president comes with tough decisions. Oklahoma State President Burns Hargis knows this all too well. But when Hargis, who announced his retirement on Oct. 23, reflected on what he’d like to see from the next president of OSU, he didn’t hesitate in his answer. “It really helps if they’re people persons,” Hargis said. “They like people, they enjoy being around people and hearing from people and learning about them and showing genuine interest.” Being a “people person” served Hargis well in his 13 years as OSU’s president. During his tenure, he’s prided himself on staying engaged in many university events, setting up new buildings File Photo and opportunities for Burns Hargis speaks during the stadium dedicastudents and never turning down a single sit-down tion. conversation with a stuwas fortunate enough 2020 semester down dent. to have some manage- during the COVID-19 “I want to know what’s going on,” Hargis ment experience from pandemic. His ability to said of his many meetings my banking career. How to manage a large make decisions guided with students. him through these. When it comes to the number of people “The worst thing daily tasks, however, not around a central goal.” With management in the world is to work everything is so ceremonifor someone that can’t ous for an OSU president. also comes decision making. In his time at make a decision,” HarHargis has to overlook many university depart- OSU, Hargis’ toughest gis said. “(T. Boone Pickens) would say ments and leaders as part calls included deciding whether to play a ‘you don’t want to be a of his job. football game after a guy that’s ready, aim, To help deal with aim, aim, aim, aim, this, Hargis said being a crash that killed four people at homecoming aim, aim. You’ve got manager is important. “It’d be nice if they in 2015, deciding to not to pull the trigger.’” In addition to had some management ex- conduct research on management and deciperience,” Hargis said. “I baboons in 2009 and on shutting the spring sions, Hargis noted
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Hankinson expected for us not to know the result of the race on election night because of the circumstances in 2020. Another contributing factor is America saw one of the biggest voter turnouts in decades. “That shows that you have an electorate that is very engaging in the outcome,” Hankinson said. While people might be concerned about what to expect next, Hankinson said that no matter what, we should follow what’s happening and leave it up to the national officials. “We have to kind of trust the process that’s put in place,” Hankinson said. Leonardo Padilla, Mechanical Aerospace and Engineering major, said that the results will be questionable enough to expect a recount. “We’re going to definitely have to do at least one recount, and even then depending on how the outcome is and who wins the popular vote, who wins the electoral vote, it’s going to cause people to get angry with one another no matter what,” Padilla said. Padilla predicts there will be outrage no matter what the outcome is, and said that the American people need to act with more tolerance. “You’re not going to get what you want in life handed to you and if you don’t get what you want, you need to be able to accept that and I feel like we kind of moved away from that in terms of politics and doing so is just going to cause more divide among the country,” Padilla said. Jensen Anderson, Marketing major, said she feels people are anxious, so much so that one of her professors canceled class. “I think everyone’s a little anxious and everything is unsure,” Anderson said. Anderson is trying to stay as positive as possible, even to a point where we can be unified during this time. “We’re literally a democratic republic, we’re not supposed to be one side or the other, we’re supposed to be both sides,” Anderson said. “You should always have two sides of the argument just so you can come to a conclusion together,” Anderson said. news.ed@ocolly.com
that it could be beneficial if the future president’s background was in research. Many future projects at OSU deal with some of the more pressing research topics in the state. “I think we have some real potential in the research area here when you consider the opioid funds we got from Purdue for the wellness and recovery center in Tulsa, the Baker Hughes building, which will now be called ‘OSU Discovery’ in Oklahoma City is a great opportunity,” Hargis said. “The health department labs that are being moved up here, including the pandemic center is another great area where we can attract a lot of grants. So somebody that’s been in that world and really understands research and granting areas would be a really helpful asset to have. “You don’t even have to have that expertise, you just have to be a manager that can get the job done.” Something that can’t be replicated though is having OSU experience. Hargis is one of only two OSU presidents to also be an alumni of the school. He wants this number to increase. “That’d be great if we could find an OSU grad,” Hargis said. “It gives you instant credibility with the faculty, students, donors and alumni. I think it really helped me a lot to know that I drank the same KoolAid.”
Still Waiting OSU students and professors predict election results
By Jennifer Maupin Rarely are the results of the presidential election not declared on or shortly after election night, but 2020 is hardly a year of normality. The first round of polls closed at 6 p.m. CST and, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, the American people do not have an outcome to the much anticipated election. The Associated Press has called 264 electoral votes for Joe Biden and 214 for President Trump, with 5 states left. Biochemistry major Brenden Determan said it definitely feels like ‘living through a chapter of history.’ “The emotions surging through my mind range from being nervous to being patient,” Determann said. “We all know that someone has to be named the US President at the end of this election. It is just a matter of when that will happen because it will cause many to be very anxious of the outcome that is to follow. Industrial engineering senior Matthew Edgeller predicted Tuesday that Trump would take an early lead, but after mailin ballots are all counted, he expected Biden to win. The O’Colly followed up with Edgeller Thursday to see how he felt about the course of the election. “I thought I was just being a conspiracy theorist thinking that Trump would actually stop votes from being counted,” Edgelle said. “But it came true.” Student and professor predictions for when results will be final are all across the board. OSU freshman Charles Paulson predictics results will be final by Friday. History
professor Jared Eberle said he has ‘no idea.’ “I told my student today because they asked and I said it’s 2020, I have given up trying to give up anything that is going to happen long ago because every time I’ve tried it’s been spectacularly wrong,” Eberle said. “I told them I’m going to go home, listen to records and go to bed. And we’ll see and who knows.” There is no doubt that this election will impact students at OSU and across the country. Engineering senior Nicole Koza said she hopes President Trump wins. “[Trump] has cut taxes and has been a proponent for American Manufacturing,” Koza said. “Additionally, I am from Houston where the local economy is largely affected by oil and gas. Biden has been very against oil and gas which would hurt Houston and my family is in the welding supply industry (largely affected by the oil and gas industry) so that would hurt our business long term.” On the other side of the vote, agriculture communications major Allyson Eller said she is absolutely terrified for the results. “Although I am white and won’t lose much if Trump wins I am terrified for our future if he does,” Eller said. “I’m terrified for my friends. I am in such a state of shock that anyone can vote for a man who talks about minorities the way Trump does.” While Koza and Eller are supporting opposing candidates, they had one thing in common this election night. Both students are getting election updates during homework breaks.
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Where you can use your meal plan on campus By Amelia Jauregui
Here at Oklahoma State, we are fortunate to have so many places where our meal plan can be of use. From the dining hall to the student union to the fancy meals from Rancher’s Club to even the stadium on game days, your meal plan can get you a lot. Starting with the dining halls and student union, there are a plethora of individual stalls that bring a variety of warm foods. The likely fan favorite here is the Chick-Fil-A, located inside of the student union, with the good ol’ nugs and the classic waffle fries. However, in addition to the beloved Chick-Fil-A, there are foods from a variety of categories. From pasta and sandwiches to burritos and burgers, you name it, and it’s there. Some of the coolest aspects of
OSU’s meal plan is it goes beyond what we think of stereotypical college dining, and that is the ability to use meal plans on things such as the Ranchers Club, Taylor’s Restaurant and even at the stadium. Starting with The Ranchers Club, this food option is the restaurant located in the student-run hotel here on campus. The Ranchers Club is a high-end steakhouse with a ranch-chic environment, providing all the American food classics. From a nice smoked salmon and filet mignon to a variety of mouthwatering sides, this place is specifically perfect for using File photo those leftover dining Students who do not use enough of their meal plan give some of their money back to OSU. dollars that will not from regions all over world. your beloved ID to grocery necessities. transfer over after the world. Lastly in the get you those goods. Oklahoma State the semester. This restaurant restaurant world, Beyond just has an abundance Additionally, is an experiential we have the lovely dining, different of options to keep Taylor’s Restaurant learning lab, in Boone Pickens stores allow you to students well-fed, is a really neat opStadium. When it’s use your meal plan. so don’t be afraid to tion for campus din- which students in the hospitality and game day and you Stores like 20 Someexplore your options ing. Opened every tourism major work want nothing more thing, Adams Marand take advantage weekday from 11 and learn to serve than ice-cold water, ket and other little of your meal plan on a.m. to 1 p.m., Taycustomers like they hot nachos or cheese convenient shops al- campus. lor’s provides food would in the real fries, you can use low you to buy your
Making the Most Out of The COVID-19 Semester
people persons,” Hargis said. “They like people, they enjoy being around people and hearing from people and learning about them and showing genuine interest.” Being a “people person” Bryanna Nickel served Hargis well in his 13 Being the university years as OSU’s president. president comes with tough During his tenure, he’s prided decisions. Oklahoma State himself on staying engaged President Burns Hargis in many university events, knows this all too well. setting up new buildings and But when Hargis, who opportunities for students and announced his retirement on never turning down a single Oct. 23, reflected on what sit-down conversation with a he’d like to see from the next student. Claire Boomer president of OSU, he didn’t “I want to know what’s The COVID-19 semester has presented many chanllenges hesitate in his answer. going on,” Hargis said of his for students, but some are making the most of it. “It really helps if they’re many meetings with students.
When it comes to the daily tasks, however, not everything is so ceremonious for an OSU president. Hargis has to overlook many university departments and leaders as part of his job. To help deal with this, Hargis said being a manager is important. “It’d be nice if they had some management experience,” Hargis said. “I was fortunate enough to have some management experience from my banking career. How to manage a large number of people around a central goal.”
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Everybody loves music
How one Walmart revolutionized customer experience with some tunes By Amelia Jauregui Put a few notes together, create a catchy tune, add nice vocals and boom: serotonin levels are rising. Music can change a person’s mood and make them feel a certain way, and the Walmart on 6th street is taking advantage of that fact. The Walmart has been playing loud music outside in the parking lot, attempting to raise customer and community spirits. From country to pop, to everything in between, music at this store is playing nonstop. “I like the music a lot,” Maddie Meiner said. “It provides really good vibes and it just makes it a much more fun atmosphere, especially for such a mundane task such as buying groceries. I tend to dread heading to the store, but having the music truly
does just change my mood.” For Meiner, the Walmart on Perkins is much closer than the one on 6th, but she willingly makes that drive, knowing that the music will be there upon her arrival. “It’s kind of funny, really, because the Walmart on Perkins is a much more convenient location, but the two Walmarts have a completely different tone,” Meiner said. “It’s almost as if they’re not even in the same town. The one on Perkins always feels hectic and chaotic, while the one on 6th is much calmer and more joyful. And I really do believe a lot of it is because of the atmosphere they’ve created with the music.” As for freshman Molly Humes, the music has helped her broaden her music taste. “The music at Walmart exposes me to current popular music, or even older music, that I didn’t
know before,” Humes said. “I tend to listen to a select few artists that I already know and enjoy, so it’s fun to branch out, even if it’s only for 30 seconds as I enter or exit the Walmart.” Humes even expressed that one of her current favorite songs was one she googled after hearing it played in the Walmart parking lot. “It gave me more of an incentive to go back to Walmart, too,” Humes said. “When I do major grocery shopping, my go-to is usually Sprouts, but the music has made Walmart a more desirable place in a way. Honestly, a great marketing strategy in my opinion-- except Walmart really doesn’t need a way to get more customers.” If anyone has yet to experience the Walmart on 6th, it is highly recommended that a fun little excursion is taken, even if it’s just for a parking lot dance party.
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Calm-water Cowboys remain positive despite the small setback
Chris Becker This isn’t the first time Josh Sills has been in this position. Oklahoma State just lost its first game of the season on Saturday to Texas after being a top10 team poised to make a run for a conference and national title. For
Sills, the senior offensive lineman, he was put in the same position in 2018 when a No. 7 West Virginia team came to Stillwater in a similar position. Sills and West Virginia went on to lose to the Cowboys in disappointing fashion. The Mountaineers couldn’t rebound from the emotional loss and ended up losing the next two games. “We went back to Morgantown, everybody hung their heads, couldn’t
get over it, didn’t watch the film and we went on to lose,” Sills said. “I think it was the next three games after that. That was my biggest message, if you dwell on the loss, then that’s what can happen. You come in, you watch film, you workout, you run, you put it behind you. See Calm-Water on page 2
Brett Rojo OSU is trying to remain calm after the team suffered its first loss of the season this past week.
'Round and 'round we go
OSU offensive line shakeups continue
USA Today Quarterback Spencer Sanders had many turnovers against Texas.
'A perfect storm' Turnovers hampered OSU against Texas on Saturday
Wide receiver Tylan Wallace agreed that Sanders is a perfectionist, explaining how even the littlest mistakes, such as Dean Ruhl an overthrown ball, will lead Sanders to break down in detail what he As often as people needs to fix. hope to do things per“When you have fectly, it’s extremely difficult to do that as a Power guys like that, that just Five starting quarterback, try to do everything right something Spencer Sand- 24/7, when they make ers found out the hard way a mistake they’re really hard on themselves,” WalSaturday evening. lace said. “So when you Several Oklahoma have guys like that, you State players described have to go over and talk Sanders as a perfectionto them, make sure their ist on the field, which is difficult for someone who energy is up and they’re staying positive.” committed three of the The turnovers started four turnovers the Cowearly, with Sanders fumboys had in their 41-34 loss on Saturday to Texas. bling the ball on a bad “It’s pretty easy when handoff to Chuba Hubbard, resulting in a Texas you can notice sometouchdown. THen the body like that,” offensive second was an interceplineman Josh Sills said. tion by defensive back “The biggest thing I noJalen Green, resulting in a ticed with Spencer is if field goal. he makes a mistake, as soon as he goes to the sideline, most of the time he has it out of his mouth before coach Rattay says See Perfect Storm on something to him about page 2 it. With those types of people, you just have to be supportive of them.”
Ryan Breeden Mike Gundy has described the offensive line as a “game of musical chairs” this season, and this past weekend showed just how true that statement is. Oklahoma State lost two starting offensive linemen, Hunter Anthony and Cole Birmingham, to lower-body injuries in the first game this season. Redshirt freshman Jake Springfield and redshirt sophomore Hunter Woodard have since filled in, and
Logan Biggins OSU’s offensive line has had to adapt to many things this season.
just as they were figuring things out, Springfield went down with an injury against Texas and the line had to shuffle again. “It hurts when you have starting guys that get hurt, but the next guy
just has to step up,” receiver Tylan Wallace said. “There’s nothing we can really do about it. We expect the same level of play from whoever is in there.” The man who was had to step
up this time was redshirt freshman Preston Wilson, another player without any experiences. See Shakeups on page 2
2020 OSU football schedule
Sept. 19 Tulsa W, 16-7
Sept. 26 W. Virginia W, 27-13
Oct. 3 at Kansas W, 47-7
Oct. 24 Iowa State W, 24-21
Oct. 31 Texas L, 41-34 OT
Nov. 7 at K-State TBD
Nov. 21 at OU TBD
Nov. 28 Texas Tech TBD
Dec. 5 at TCU TBD
Dec. 12 at Baylor TBD
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Calm-Water... Continued from page 1 “Once the film’s over, you go out, put your cleats on, your helmet on, your pads, you go out until practice is over. It’s done with, forget about it.” After a loss. a team gets the chance to come back the next week and have the chance to rebound with a new game against a new team the next week. “You have a brand new week, a brand new opportunity to go 1-0 and that’s the biggest goal and the biggest message that all the leaders on this football team have made it a point this week, that it’s a new week, it’s a new team and a new opportunity to go 1-0,” Sills said.
“When he threw the ball behind the receiver a little bit, the kid from Texas was there and intercepted it,” Gundy said. “He picked a bad time to throw the ball behind him with that tight of coverage.” The third turnover came when Sanders got hit with the pocket collapsing late in the first half, resulting in another fumble that ended with a second Texas field goal. Then the last was when running back L.D. Brown fumbled after getting hit hard at the start of the fourth quarter, ending with a Texas touchdown. “The strip right before halftime, he was in the pocket for almost five
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ride you’ve got to stick with us through thick and thin. Obviously you don’t want games like that, but this team is tightly knit and we’re still going for something special. It’s not over yet. Just stick with us, something special is coming. Just stick it out because we’re going
Continued from page 1 seconds and the guy came from behind,” Gundy said. “(Sanders needs) a little better feel for the game, no one is open, pull it down, take off and run. L.D. got hit hard, he spun around, the guy drilled him and made really good contact on the ball.” Three of the four turnovers on Saturday set up the Longhorns in the red zone, and they were able to take advantage and score 20 points from them, almost half of the points that they scored. “It was almost like a perfect storm,” Gundy said. “We had some issues to correct with Spencer last year, but what happened Saturday was not what we
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Although the Cowboys’ goal of a College Football Playoff appearance took a grave hit after the loss to Texas, coach Mike Gundy said the goals and plan for the season remain the same as they always have in his 16 years at the helm. “In college football, we start Sunday, we finish Friday, we get our results on Saturday and whether we like it or not, we start again on Sunday,” Gundy said. “That’s just the way it is. If you get too high on a big win or get too low on a loss, you’re just going to be disrupted in the overall flow because we can’t change what has happened. We can only worry about today, can’t hardly worry about tomorrow and we darn sure can’t change yesterday.” The Cowboys have played five of their 10 scheduled games, putting them at the midway point of the season. Senior receiver Tylan Wallace said having a positive focus and attitude is important, especially at the point in the season they are at. “You still have a lot of football left to play and you can’t just take those games off,” Wallace said. “Can’t go, ‘We lost this game, we just take the rest of the season off.’” “It doesn’t work like that, so we’ve got to keep going and make sure everybody’s up and has a positive attitude.”
Brian Bahr Tylan Wallace’s task this week is Justin Gardner.
Tylan Wallace vs. Justin Gardner By Chris Becker Fresh off his best game of the season with 11 receptions 187 receiving yards and two touchdowns, Tylan Wallace is looking to continue his comeback season against one of the Big 12’s top defensive backs. Justin Gardner has been a bright spot on the Kansas State defense with 12 tackles, two interceptions and six pass deflections.
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Can Kansas State freshman quarterback Will Howard be able to handle the OSU defense?
How will the banged-up offensive line play against a talented Kansas State pass rush? Just as Oklahoma State’s offensive line was coming into its own, another injury struck the unit. With Jake Springfield’s health unknown for the matchup against Kansas State, the OSU offensive line will have to once again shuffle around bodies, all while trying to stop Wyatt Hubert and the Wildcat pass rush.
After Skylar Thompson went down for the season, Kansas State turned to freshman Will Howard to handle the quarterback duties. He’s played well up to this point, but he hasn’t played a defense like OSU’s. Last week, Howard and Kansas State struggled against the West Virginia defense, which ranks close to OSU.
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dealt with him last year, just had a little bit of the perfect storm, and hopefully we can get some of that corrected before the next game.” Despite the turnovers, Sanders threw for 400 yards and four touchdowns, and Gundy remains confident in his ability to learn from his mistakes and improve his play on the field. “You’ve got to let him go, let him play,” Gundy said. “He’ll make some mistakes but we don’t want to put a leash on him. We need to let him go, he makes a lot of plays and so, we don’t want to tone him down, we want to let him rip and play football.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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“I think that was his first game he’s ever played in,” senior offensive linemen Josh Sills said. “I think he did really well, and I was really pleased with how he played, how he came in.” Sills is one of the leaders of the offensive line, and because of the circumstances on Saturday, he moved from guard to tackle. The switch was nothing new for Sills, who has played every position on the O-line during his college career. “I’ve played center, I’ve played both guards, and I’ve played both tackles,” Sills said. “It wasn’t something that was totally new to or brand new for me, and I felt really comfortable.” Despite the changes up front, the offense still has the same expectations for the line, no matter who is out there. “I expect them to go out there and dominate like they have the whole season,” Wallace said. “My expectations really haven’t changed.” Going forward for the offensive line, it will likely be without both Anthony and Birmingham indefinitely and the status on Springfield is unknown at this time. Either way, there are going to continue to be young and inexperienced guys up front, and experience is such an important aspect that can only increase with time. “There is no fast-forward button for experience,” Gundy said. “That’s the hand that we’ve been dealt and if we get forced into it, it’s our responsibility to make it work.” sports.ed@ocolly.com Will OSU kill the turnover bug that has been haunting them all season? The turnover bug isn’t just biting Spencer Sanders, it has struck across all levels. Between the three quarterbacks that have played, they have thrown five interceptions. The whole offense has fumbled the ball nine times and lost five of those. In order to play at the level the team wants to be at, the turnovers have to be limited, especially down the stretch of the season.
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sports Players To watch: By Chris Becker Josh Sills
Following suspension, Smith expects Fix to wrestle for Olympics
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OSU athletics Josh Sills is on the offensive line for OSU.
Josh Sills has been a wrecking ball on the Oklahoma State offensive line this season and is deserving of recognition. With more injuries occurring up front, Sills is even more important against the solid Kansas State defensive line. Deuce Vaughn
Not only did COVID-19 put a pause on Daton Fix’s Olympic dreams, so did a oneyear competition ban from the USADA after testing positive for ostarine, a prohibited substance. Fix is expected to return from his suspension on Feb. 10 and be eligible to compete in both the Big 12 and NCAA championships. Coach John Smith said Fix plans to wrestle in the 2021 Olympics. “Last time he wrestled was in late January of 2020,” Smith said. “Just to bypass another year with an Olympic redshirt, it’s not probably the best idea. So I think it’s gonna be much better for him to make a 133 (weight) through the month of February, as well as the Big 12 and then nationals, and then
him make the weight cut after the season is over for the trials for the 2021 Olympics. “He has every intention of trying out and making that team.” Fix wrestles at 133 pounds for the Cowboys, but Smith said he will need to cut down to 57 kilos, or 125 pounds, for the Olympic Trials in April. “I would never knowingly take an illegal substance to improve my performance,” Fix said back on Sept. 9. “We have our resolution, so now I can move forward with a clear goal to work toward.” Fix was suspended by the USADA for failing a drug test after he said he unknowingly drank from a water bottle that contained a supplemental mixture that had ostarine in it. After an investigation, the USADA concluded he indeed drank it unknowingly,
and cut his suspension down from four years to one. “I appreciate USADA and what they did and how they handled it,” Smith said. “In the end, it really relieved Daton and gave him the confidence that we know nothing was intentionally done.” Fix last wrestled for the Cowboys during the 2018-19 season, when he finished 34-2, and as a redshirt freshman was able to finish as the topranked wrestler in the 133 weight class. “It’s a scary time for a young person who’s dedicated their life to the opportunity to try to make an Olympic team, to win a medal, to maybe win a gold medal,” Smith said. “Pretty stressful over that time (for Fix).” com
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Dalton Wainscott Deuce Vaughn plays RB for Kansas State.
Deuce Vaughn, although only a freshman, has already taken the Big 12 by storm. Despite questions about his size, Vaughn uses his speed and elusiveness to get past those questions. Vaughn has taken over the starting role of the Kansas State backfield with 331 yards and four touchdowns. Tanner McCalister Oklahoma State's Daton Fix looks to rebound in the Olympics after a suspension.
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Brett Rojo Tanner McCalister plays DB for Oklahoma State.
With the health of Tre Sterling and Kolby Harvell-Peel unclear, Tanner McCalister’s impact will be increased. McCalister has had a breakout season thus far and will be highlighted if Sterling and Harvell-Peel aren’t 100%.
O’Colly Staff Picks Sudeep Tumma Last week: 4-4 Last week (Spread): 2-6 Season: 32-22 Season (Spread): 20-26
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Chris Becker Last week: 6-2 Last week (Spread): 3-5 Season: 34-20 Season (Spread): 26-28
Jared A’Latorre Last week: 6-2 Last week (Spread): 3-5 Season: 37-17 Season (Spread): 21-33
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OSU softball coach Kenny Gajewski is looking forward to an interesting season for the OSU softball team.
By Noah Weber After having its 2020 spring season canceled due to COVID-19, the softball is back in Stillwater. “I thought last year was the best team, talent wise, that we have ever had,” coach Kenny Gajewski said. “We were off to a great start and then COVID hit and everything stopped…I keep telling them that I have been on a lot of amazing college softball teams as
a coach. This as talented of any of those teams that I have ever been around.” Since players were given an extra year of eligibility as COVID-19 canceled the end of their season, the Cowgirls brought back three seniors from last year for one final season. “We told everyone once we got back that there would be no guarantees,” Gajewski. “I love to play young
kids and we have always played freshman and never shied away from playing them even when there are some growing pains.” Even though these freshmen are not expected to start, Gajewski said he appreciates the freshmen. “If you asked everybody around our program, the freshmen have been really good,” Gajewski said. “Maybe as good as a freshmen group that
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we have ever had here as a group.” Although these freshmen have not experienced a typical fall ball season, Gajewski has made this fall ball season as normal as possible. The Cowgirls are having mock scrimmages within their own team. “We have opened up these scrimmages up like normal games,” Gajewski said. “We take pregame BP, we
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eat a pregame meal, we are in uniform and we are announcing and running the scoreboard. The atmosphere out here for four out of our seven games was crazy. It feels like a game day.” With as much talent as they have, this team could have high expectations.. “It is a College World Series team,” said Gajewski. sports.ed@ocolly.com
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