Daily Bullets (Feb. 24): Nardo’s Numbers Against His Peers, Did Pokes Get Better in Offseason?

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

OSU Bullets

• Where Bryan Nardo’s salary sits compared to other Big 12 defensive coordinators (PFB)

• Previewing Mason Rudolph’s first time to hit free agency (CBS Sports)

• Tough but fair assessment of what the Cowboys did in the offseason – looking at the net loss or gain from the transfer portal:

So the Cowboys come up short (in some cases way short) at quarterback, cornerback and wide receiver. The Cowboys come out ahead at offensive line and tight end. 

OSU needs to get better via the portal, not just tread water. And the Cowboys didn’t even do that via the portal this off-season. 

If OSU football is going to improve in 2023, it’s going to have to come internally. The portal is not offering a positive makeover.  

[NewsOK]

• The Pokes are sliding down power rankings on the back of a failing defense (247)

• This guy’s bound for a long NFL career:

Non-OSU Bullets

• CBS’ Dennis Dodd looks at the Pac-12’s struggle to gather TV numbers compared to other leagues
• Solid takes on disciplining your kiddos (faith-based)

Solid question – the places that make sense (San Diego, Austin, San Antonio) are in markets with other teams relatively nearby.