Daily Bullets (February 2)

Happy Groundhog Day.

Hard Times in Tornado Alley

TCU’s Gary Patterson had plenty of things to say about the Big 12 that you assume Jim Knowles didn’t hear before signing on before the move.

“The worst job maybe in America right now is the defensive coordinator, especially in the Big 12,” Patterson said in the middle of the 2016 season. “Basically you’re going to make about 70 calls in 20 seconds and you’re going to be evaluated every seven days, and by the next day, whether you did a very good job or not.”

That’s from one of the most respected defensive minds in the conference, who has had relative success since TCU joined the Big 12. [NewsOK]

Obviously, Knowles is aware of the challenges that await but it’s a great opportunity: improvement defensively is appreciated more here than just about anywhere.

Ranking Rudolph

New York Jets fans had plenty of positive thoughts about No. 2 as a franchise quarterback.

Some may look at Rudolph and see a college quarterback taking advantage of amazing talent around him, a high scoring offensive scheme or even just a pretty deep ball. Some may think that is all he has going for him. I wholeheartedly disagree. I see an athletic QB with prototypical size, that can do it all. He has the ability to manipulate defenses, has the accuracy to fit the ball into tight windows, has the cool head to maneuver a crowded pocket. Will he have a learning curve adjusting to the NFL, yes, but just about all the QB prospects will have to do that, or deal with other problems.

Right now, I have Rudolph as my #4 quarterback prospect. I go by the rule of if you think the guy is a franchise QB, you take him when you can. I believe Rudolph has franchise QB potential, and I would have no problem taking him at 6. [Gang Green Nation]

It’s unique to see a third party perspective. The Oklahoma State faithful have seen three-plus years of Rudolph, dissecting his capacity to make every throw (and fumble at inopportune times). But if you just watched Rudolph-to-Washington highlights? Take him top ten.

Mason Rudolph connected on his fair share of deep passes in 2017 pic.twitter.com/BGYD0zroBc

— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) February 1, 2018

OSU and NCAA Notes

Hargis, Holder and Gundy are college football’s most tenured trio….Former TCU receiver suing the school, Big 12 – dangerous precedent here….Kirby Smart and the perfect storm that awoke Georgia football….James Washington draft highlights in here

The SEC of basketball (minus championships).

I’ve never seen a league as tightly bunched performance-wise, from first place to last place, as the 2018 Big 12. pic.twitter.com/HzHbHgL74R

— John Gasaway (@JohnGasaway) February 1, 2018

Sad to hear of the passing of this Cowboy, thought to be the last one around the wrestled for Gallagher (per Kevin Klintworth)

The Oklahoma State Wrestling family mourns the loss of Stanley Henson, who passed away last night at the age of 101. https://t.co/FlMVFSNgsX pic.twitter.com/yr3dMDcGWQ

— OSU Cowboy Wrestling (@CowboyWrestling) February 1, 2018

This is great – all part of the culture in Stillwater.

.@KevinDeShazo brought the ??? inside BPS! Great work in Identifying our voice as LEADERS. #GoPokes #okstate #CowboyUp18 #CowboyUp19 pic.twitter.com/zZmJIzDBdQ

— Cowboy FB Recruiting (@CowboyFB_Elite) February 1, 2018

Seems like a classy guy to be adding to the staff.

Just a few thoughts I wanted to share pic.twitter.com/f3i3opSNVr

— Bob Stitt (@CoachBobStitt) January 31, 2018

What You Missed on PFB

• Three takeaways from OSU Baseball’s media day
• Porter had some final thoughts on the Knowles’ hire
• Carson and Porter catch up with an Eddie Sutton-era favorite, I-Mac
• Tony Allen was traded yesterday – may be out on the market soon
• Gundy made a unique new hire in the recruiting department
• KenPom shows Oklahoma State is trending in the wrong direction

Other Stuff I’m Reading

• Tramel explains why Paul George is better for OKC than Blake Griffin
• I’m a big fan of this “supper club” concept
• Thought provoking: Ways Netflix perpetuates modern anxieties
• Enjoyed these pics of animals on sports playing surfaces

Sports aren’t for everyone.

Nothing makes smart people look stupid quite like easy sports questions pic.twitter.com/AsBB1tXkFq

— Someone's An Idiot (@SomeonesAnIdiot) February 1, 2018