Daily Bullets (January 13)

Premature Hype

An argument can be made that Tyron Johnson was grossly underused (for real Gundy, he would have break tackle in the 90’s on a video game) but were we all just a year early on our expectations?

Is 2018 Tyron Johnson’s “bag year?” The junior-to-be figures to be one of several Cowboys to benefit from the abundance of targets now that James Washington and Marcell Ateman have graduated to the NFL. Johnson had 118 yards and two touchdowns in the Bedlam contest when Washington went out with an injury. [News 9]

A five-star receiver looking to make plays can only help a new quarterback get broken-in, right?

No Pulling Punches

It was discussed on Thursday’s pod but Mike Boynton’s strong reaction to the close loss in Manhattan was quite something.

The first-year coach’s eyes watered with passion as he spoke — passion he felt his Oklahoma State team lacked in an 86-82 loss to Kansas State, the third in four games to start Big 12 play.

“To be honest, it was a pretty gutless performance by my team,” he said. “I’ve never been more disappointed than I am today since I became the head coach at Oklahoma State. Our fans deserve better. They’ll get better.” [TulsaWorld]

Tell me how ya really feel. Boynton operates out of a low-grade Tim Tebow-level of emotion on a continual basis – an experience that should be fun in a world of coachspeak and monotony.

OSU and NCAA Notes

T. Boone is calling it quits in the energy trading business….HCS throws out a few DC options – Northern Illinois guy sounds interesting….Recap of Game 4 in the Big 12 here….Marcus Smart (the Cobra?) is taking his game international….Football Study Hall breaks down four big storylines from 2017 season

Texas continues their streak of super fun young bigs into GIA with Mo Bamba today.

The Cowboys have been in full prep mode for Texas, which features one of the nation's premier shot blockers. Read up on the 92nd all-time matchup against the Longhorns. #letswork #okstate

➡️ https://t.co/iQyUlmgbIr pic.twitter.com/WoSAB6iiyP

— Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) January 12, 2018

What a day that was in the old barn.

A 2007 #tbt – @Gopokesvoice with the call "…7 seconds – Boggan stops – long jumper left side GOOD! – with 3 seconds left!" #GoPokes #okstate @OSUMBB #BeatTexas pic.twitter.com/in1IRmR518

— Doug Shivers (@casdas29) January 11, 2018

Sports and kind souls for the win. Andrew Jones story here.

Just a few hours after being announced, the official fund for Texas basketball player Andrew Jones has raised more than $44,000.

— Chuck Carlton (@ChuckCarltonDMN) January 13, 2018

You nailed it, Jeff.

If Ok St (or OU for that matter) had a legit DC to help that offense….heaven help the college football world.

— Jeff Johnston (@twojman) January 12, 2018

What You Missed on PFB

• Oklahoma State headed out west and offered a QB for 2020
• The squad roundtabled on who should replace Glenn Spencer
• NCAA is considering immediate transfer eligibility
• Considering how college football’s potential changes would affect the game
• Enjoy Slavin’s five predictions for 2018

Other Stuff I’m Reading

• Great thoughts on prioritizing in the new year
• Zach Lowe in mid-season form – Oladipo is going off
• Versatile defender with a struggling shot, approaching RFA: this guy reeks of being a Thunder trade prospect