Daily Bullets (Apr. 18): Portal Update as Pokes Head Out, Exciting Thought about Cowboy Defense

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OSU Bullets

• Former Cowboy tackle Caleb Etienne is landing at another Big 12 school – Mike Gundy explains why:

“(Etienne) felt like he got beat out, so he left,” said Gundy on Monday to the media. “But that’s his choice.”

[PFB]

• Cowboy wing Woody Newton has entered the transfer portal (PFB)

• If you’re looking for a non-Justin Kirkland reason to be excited about the new defense Bryan Nardo is bringing to Stillwater, look no further.

(The “rover” position) seems to be a perfect fit for one of OSU’s most dynamic defenders, sophomore safety Kendal Daniels.

The 6-foot-4, 213-pound Daniels already has an NFL body and high-end athletic ability. Now, he’ll be in a position that opens the door for elite playmaking opportunities.

[NewsOK]

• Details around former OSU trackster Garth Brooks and the first of his two benefit concerts in Stillwater (OKState.com)

• Cowboy defensive end Ben Kopenski is headed to the transfer portal as well (PFB)

• Phil Forte is working his way around the region – moving from working for Travis Ford to heading back to North Texas:

• Congrats to the Aussie on the honor:

Non-OSU Bullets

• It’s been refreshing to see fans from the new Big 12 teams be excited about joining the league
• Old article but still impressed/amazed at how Vince Young could spend $5k a week at the Cheesecake Factory
• The Art of One-Anothering (faith-based)