Daily Bullets (Dec. 31): Pokes Drop Big 12 Opener, Focus of the Transfer Portal

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Scores

MBB: Houston 60, Cowboys 47

OSU Bullets

• The simplest explanation for the Pokes losing to a top-15 Houston squad last night: The Pokes went ice cold at home. Steve Lutz called it out postgame:  

“With that being said, you can’t miss 20 layups or 18 layups or whatever we missed in any game, much less a Big 12 game against the No. 13 team in the country, and expect to win.”

[PFB]

• This one slipped by me last week – it appears OSU is bringing in a Big Ten receiver (247 Sports)

• Great point here by Marshall Scott to highlight what the Cowboys emphasized in the transfer portal: 

Whether it was through the portal or the junior college ranks, OSU made it a point to bolster four position groups specifically: tight end, offensive line, defensive line and defensive backs. Those four position groups account for 18 transfers into the program.

[PFB]

• Shots from last night’s loss to the Houston Cougars (PFB)

• This thread is the definition of “Inside Baseball” but a solid look at Doug Meacham offenses if you’re curious: 

With Oklahoma State hiring an entirely new offensive staff, I wanted to dive into the four coaches who’ve been coordinators in the past. I’ll break down their scheme, experience, and what they bring to shape OSU’s offense next season.

— Feels Like 45 Podcast (@FeelsLike45Pod) December 27, 2024

Non-OSU Bullets

• How long do Americans stay at their jobs?

• These BBQ dishes from around the country sound incredible

• How a 34-year-old turned around a program