Daily Bullets (August 10)

Shared Responsibility

Gundy pointed to a key reality with the budding cornerback position – they’ve got to have some help.

While Gundy didn’t hint at who is stepping to the forefront in those competitions, he did say he’s seen promise in that group over the first week of practice.

“I feel better about our corners right now than I did when we started,” he said. “I’m seeing guys that are very competitive. Their success right now, with the youth at that spot, will be dependent on our pass rush and our ability to get to the quarterback so that we don’t leave those guys out there for a long period of time.” [NewsOK]

So two things: put the pressure on broader, more experienced shoulders and keep the competition wide open and don’t give anyone a leg up.

Can’t imagine how different this conversation would be if this guy was still on campus.

#Dolphins RT " 4 blocked field goals from @BallOut_96 pic.twitter.com/dZJYqIXBIK " #Sportsroadhouse pic.twitter.com/RFA6M6WFge

— MiamiSRH (@MiamiSRH) May 2, 2017

Game Changers

Gundy has mentioned the 2008 Mizzou game as a program-altering win – does that make Zac Robinson a program altering-QB?

It’s been almost a decade since Robinson found Damian Davis twice for touchdowns in the game that he says brought OSU into the spotlight that it is squarely in now. Quarterbacks may continue to come and go, but only once do you get a quarterback who helped make the program the way it is now.

Is Robinson up for ever returning to OSU as a coach or turning another program’s fortunes around? He doesn’t know.

“I definitely enjoy doing what I’m doing right now and can see this playing out for quite some time,” Robinson said. “I will never close the door on getting into coaching or getting into a personnel type of deal.” [Stillwater Newspress]

Robinson played the part similar to an RG3, the forerunner that opened the door for Weeden and Rudolph to quarterback ten-win teams.

Oklahoma State vs. Georgia 2009: Dez Bryant 46-yard TD pic.twitter.com/Vlju3WOM1a

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) May 22, 2017

OSU and NCAA Notes

The weirdest things college football coaches have signed….SI’s Andy Staples has a legit list of best food in college towns….Minnesota surprised a walk-on with a scholarship….Yahoo picks out national title/playoff contenders in each conference

Mason’s not surprised.

Here's Mason Rudolph's actual reaction to seeing himself on the cover of Sports Illustrated & what it means to him. #OKState pic.twitter.com/2tGvqXgKsh

— Nate Feken (@TheGreat_Nate) August 9, 2017

Poor Carson, there’s always someone bigger than you.

RB, 7th-rd pick Chris Carson still wincing, laughing over $400 he had to drop to pay for all #Seahawks O-linemen at @ChickfilA #rookieduties

— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) August 9, 2017

Bundage feels like he’s Jordan Burton 2.0. Taking on Perine!

Bundage. Is. Reckless. pic.twitter.com/KRDc5UtIPo

— Adam Lunt (@AdamLunt817) August 9, 2017

Gunnar for the 2022 Heisman.

Day 2 of fall camp complete, the start of something great‼️

A post shared by Gunnar Gundy (@gunnar.gundy) on Aug 9, 2017 at 9:17am PDT

D-Mase bringing you some gear.

Order New DMason Art " Cowboy Collection " in collaboration with @47 https://t.co/K403OEy6fh pic.twitter.com/gXp6FHOMVy

— D.Mason (@dmasonart) August 8, 2017

What You Missed on PFB

• Mason Rudolph landed on the Sports Illustrated cover
• A look at Oklahoma State’s offensive efficiency over the years
• Gundy talked with Gottlieb about playoff aspirations and 2016 Bedlam
• For better or worse, Gundy is honest with his players
• Take a look at OSU’s Big 12 scoring margins

Other Stuff I’m Reading

Jimmy Kimmel asked Californians where North Korea is….The secret to office happiness….WSJ talks about the new Moneyball with the L.A. Dodgers