Daily Bullets (Dec. 27): Why the Cowboy Defense was Incredible

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OSU Bullets

• Notre Dame’s new coach had some insights on why the Cowboy defense was so dominant this year – experience leads to the ability to play in a complicated scheme

• Jenni Carlson looks at Joe Bob Clements’ candidacy to replace Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator

• You can sort of quibble about somebody having to score on a bad team but Cade Cunningham is securely living up to expectations at this point in the NBA season:

In the month of December, Cunningham has averaged 17.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists a contest all while shooting 42% from the field and 40% from 3.

[PFB]

• Fun piece looking at the split allegiances of the family of former Cowboy lineman Evan Epstein during the Fiesta Bowl

• Mike Gundy, 10-5 in bowls.

Gundy, Mike Gundy.#LetsRide I @Fiesta_Bowl pic.twitter.com/lClpXjsMUu

— OSU Cowboy Football (@CowboyFB) December 26, 2021

• Something about horses in Santa hats is just hilarious:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours 🎄#RoadToOcala | #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/aGnN4YfQHi

— OSU Cowgirl Equestrian (@OSUEquestrian) December 25, 2021

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Non-OSU Bullets

• Not forgetting where you came from (faith-based)

“If you’re not working hard, ideas don’t matter. The best idea is worthless without execution.

If you’re already working hard, ideas are crucial. Most effort is wasted on mediocre ideas.”

James Clear

This will resonate with families:

😂 😂 😂 pic.twitter.com/ffWpnQHHBm

— Carson Cunningham (@Carson_OKC) December 25, 2021