Daily Bullets (February 6)

What Can Brown Do For You?

Two really interesting observations here about the new OSU quarterback transfer, Dru Brown.

Brown is also a solid thrower on the run and pretty mobile in general. “Poor man’s Baker Mayfield” isn’t the worst comp, maybe a middle class man’s Baker Mayfield is a little closer to the truth. He’s good at processing the field before and after the snap and has enough zip and accuracy to be plenty dangerous. [Concerning Sports]

A middle-class Baker Mayfield! Boone made the Baker comp earlier yesterday and it’s a bit uncanny. Read the rest of Ian Boyd’s piece for the rest of the similarities.

But here’s his other observation on what the OSU offense under Brown could look like.

I don’t know if Brown is can push the ball down the field in the same way that Rudolph did, particularly on the post routes to Washington that often went over the heads of safeties that were deep down the field. As I’ve noted above his arm strength was solid but he’s not a guy for just throwing it over everyone’s head all the time.

Instead, I’d expect a Dru Brown-led OSU offense to make more use of their dangerous inside WRs, particularly on the slot-fade routes that are becoming so popular these days. [Concerning Sports]

With Brandon Weeden, Gundy brought in Dana Holgorsen to maximize his talents. With Tyron Johnson, Dillon Stoner and Jalen McCleskey, he brought in Dru Brown to maximize their talent.

Four Horsemen

When the Cowboys plucked the joy out of the Sunflower State on Saturday, they may have unearthed the core of a rotation in the process.

(Cam) McGriff and Jeffrey Carroll both played the entirety of the second half, each finishing with 38 minutes. (Kendall) Smith and Lindy Waters put in performances of 30-plus minutes, as well. The foursome combined for 70 of OSU’s 84 points, carrying the Cowboys to a lead that held for Saturday’s final 37 minutes and 12 seconds. [NewsOK]

Rotating Mitchell Solomon and Yankuba Sima at the five while peppering in Averette and Dziagwa, the Pokes may have found their most competitive lineup for winning some games.

OSU and NCAA Notes

Adarius Bowman was cut by his CFL team this week….OSU alum Alex Noren is making a splash playing stateside….Recap of Game Ten in Big 12 play….The Super Bowl was a Big 12 game says Tramel

Dickie V. gave the Pokes some love at the polls this weekend.

Looks like it was one vote (two points) — Dick Vitale has Oklahoma State No. 24. https://t.co/jnG3Usymo0

— Mark Cooper (@mark_cooperjr) February 5, 2018

Gosh the guy was a wizard.

If Barry tried this nonsense in the 17th century, he would have been burned at the stake. pic.twitter.com/Ljvdt8iY5w

— Dusty (@DustyEvely) February 2, 2018

Did not see Rudolph as a better play action guy than Lamar Jackson – impressive.

Potential 2018 NFL Draft first round QBs on play action in 2017 ? pic.twitter.com/2CZQsbAyA2

— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) February 5, 2018

No Pokes but Big 12 was well represented.

Here's where the 80 newest #SuperBowl champs played in college #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/TXWST7hpgf

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) February 5, 2018

Pretty impressive grab here from Gundy.

Mike Gundy’s Catch > Nick Foles’ catch

pic.twitter.com/7nOOas75Ek

— Barstool OK State (@BarstoolOKST) February 5, 2018

What You Missed on PFB

• Five things to know about graduate transfer quarterback Dru Brown
• OKC Thunder reportedly interested in former Cowboy Tony Allen
• Mike Boynton hit the road looking for stars post-KU win
• Five best stats from Saturday’s big win
• Rickie Fowler played for a seven-year-old boy who passed away

Other Stuff I’m Reading

• Eerie stuff here in a piece by an NFL-vet’s wife on concussion effects
• Elon Musk and “first principles” thinking
• This on the virtue behind the movie Groundhog Day was thought provoking