Daily Bullets (Dec. 28): Pokes Drop a Close One in the Desert

Thanks for stopping by – here’s your daily dose of Oklahoma State sports news.

OSU Bullets

• Pokes fought to the end, losing 24-17 to the Badgers in Arizona

• Five thoughts on Cowboy Basketball going into conference play – OSU is the only Big 12 team currently not projected into the NCAA Tournament, lots of work to do in conference play

• Here are some fun highlights from the bowl game last night: Stephon Johnson took a quick hitter 84 yards to the house, Transfer defensive back Trey Rucker had a solid season debut, and Garrett Rangel made a heck of a backyard play for six

• Kind of an interesting interview – looking at what Wisconsin players know about Oklahoma State

• Five thoughts about Cowgirl Basketball entering league play

• If you were curious – here’s the process for turning an MLB stadium into a college football bowl game

• Gundy may not catch Saban or Mack Brown after last night:

Non-OSU Bullets

• Your career is just one-eighth of your life
• Fun article on how TCU is essentially an All-Texas team in the CFP
• In case you need it – a therapist’s guide to staying calm during the holidays

These faith-based thoughts on parenting/view of children in the vein of The Screwtape Letters are haunting me this week:

Make sure to cast the spell. When they think of the little brats, let them see sleepless nights, the death of dreams, the sacrifice, the giving up of oneself — why bother? Why not buy a pet — man’s best, and much less demanding, friend? Entice them along these lines. Keep them thinking about themselves — not the extension of themselves. Go forth and . . . follow your own life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

[Desiring God]