Daily Bullets
Daily Bullets (August 14)
Fowler comes up short at Quail Hollow
On Sunday, Rickie Fowler finished at a cool 5-under at the PGA Championship with a Sunday surge and a T5 standing. Despite yet another disappointing finish (yes, I wish I could call a $400,00 purse for fifth place disappointing without laughing), Fowler remains confident in his approach.
“I knew I still had a shot out here today. I knew it was going to be tough,” Fowler said. “It was a little unfortunate yesterday, two 3-putts where I have been putting great all week, all year. And then 8-iron on 17 where we didn’t think water was in play, I don’t know if the breeze picked up a bit or what. So it’s not like we made a bad swing or anything.” [Golf Channel]
Fowler’s buddy, Justin Thomas, took home the Wanamaker Trophy. Fowler was among the first fans to snap a selfie with the first-time major winner.
OSU using sleep to succeed
Mike Gundy has been at the forefront of innovation in college football. From mullets to satellite camps, he’s blazed trails that many have followed behind (although the mullet might not be as popular). The latest innovation: Sleep science.
Before Mason Rudolph goes to sleep, he slips on a pair of orange-tinted sunglasses to block out blue spectrum light.
He can look at his phone — which looks green through the orange lenses — without the negative effects of blue light, which suppresses melatonin and, in the past, likely kept Rudolph awake. [Tulsa World]
Orange-tinted sunglasses for science! How amazing is that? OSU hired Rise Science to take care of the sleep science program at OSU, and thus far the likes of Rudolph, Chad Whitener and Jalen McCleskey are some of the biggest names taking place in the innovation. Other schools like Clemson have used similar science, so it’s fascinating to see OSU seek out a unique market to seek an edge both on and off the field.
OSU and NCAA notes
OSU defense takes over in Sunday scrimmage … An awesome feature story on Big Country from Berry Tramel … Zach Crabtree learning how to get healthy #gains .. Florida suspends seven, including leading receiver, for season-opener against Michigan .. Talor Gooch finishes second (and earns a pretty penny!) at Price Cutter Charity Championship
What You Missed on PFB
- A relaxed Mike Gundy assesses his team after Sunday scrimmage
- Chris Carson scores 2 touchdowns in Seahawks debut against Chargers
- Through the years: Ranking Rickie Fowler’s best Sunday attire on tour (No. 3 … yes!)
Other Stuff I’m Reading
- It’s official: A new era of American golf is upon us
- Old story from 2015, but a good read I recently stumbled upon via ESPN: The story of Madison Holleran and the pressures of being an athlete at a top school
- Usain Bolt’s final race ends in a cry of pain, and a whimper
FIU Transfer Arturo Dean Commits to Oklahoma State
Texas Tech Transfer Robert Jennings Commits to Oklahoma State
OSU Freshman Preston Stout Sinks Long Putt to Earn Share of Big 12 Title
Austrailian Punter Hudson Kaak Details Transition to Stillwater, Football
Daily Bullets (Apr. 26): Lutz Adds Another Player, Looking at OSU’s QB Commit
Daily Bullets (Apr. 29): A Weekend with Multiple Cowboy Additions
Photos: OSU Softball Completes Sweep against Kansas on Senior Day
UCF Transfer Marchelus Avery Commits to Oklahoma State
Washington Transfer Wesley Yates Visits Oklahoma State
Daily Bullets (April 28): Several Pokes Landed UDFA Deals following NFL Draft
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Hoops5 days agoFIU Transfer Arturo Dean Commits to Oklahoma State
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Hoops4 days agoTexas Tech Transfer Robert Jennings Commits to Oklahoma State
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Golf5 days agoOSU Freshman Preston Stout Sinks Long Putt to Earn Share of Big 12 Title
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Football5 days agoAustrailian Punter Hudson Kaak Details Transition to Stillwater, Football