Daily Bullets (July 19)

Against the House

Vegas has OSU at 40-1 odds for the national title and Phil Steele thinks that’s underestimating the Pokes.

Oklahoma State gets Bedlam at home in 2017. With quarterback Mason Rudolph, running back Justice Hill and wide receiver James Washington, the Cowboys have one of the best skill player trios in the country. They don’t figure to be more than a field goal underdog in any game, and that makes them a title contender. [ESPN Insider]

Bob-less Bedlam in Stillwater and some all-time triplets make for a reasonable bet on the Pokes.

Hype Machine

Mason may wear No. 2 but pundits feel good about him being an impact guy in the NFL going in the first round.

“I think his talents lend themselves more to the NFL,” added (Fox Sports’ Joel) Klatt. “He uses route combinations and the ability to read coverage to his advantage. I think he has great skills and arm and he is accurate. He makes plays that way. Where another quarterback Baker Mayfield is a great college quarterback but he uses his mobility and he creativity to make plays.”

Klatt went even farther. “I think (Rudolph) will be a first round NFL Draft choice,” Klatt declared. [GoPokes $]

That doesn’t sound like a lot of “system quarterback” commentary that air-raid guys tend to get.

OSU and NCAA Notes

Interesting concept: Stoops killed Big 12 defenses….A newspaper has the Cowboys at 10-2 going to the Cotton Bowl….OSU assistant wrestling coach named OU RTC head coach….CBS lists their Big 12 title contending dark horses (OU/OSU considered faves)

Mike Gundy: legendary Oklahoma State coach, world class Dad.

Gundy is a national treasure. pic.twitter.com/0pp7xyJnTE

— Pistols Firing (@pistolsguys) July 18, 2017

Jawun’s starting his film credits in LA.

The new guys are ready to get after it. ?#WelcomeToLA pic.twitter.com/deWxwfq384

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) July 18, 2017

Former Cowboy baseballer making some noise.

BREAKING: #Angels' Tim Arakawa hits a one-out single for @Mobile_BayBears to break up Smokies' perfect game bid. https://t.co/OJnrIuOXIk pic.twitter.com/UpyUO5516L

— MiLB.com (@MiLB) July 18, 2017

Zach Sinor: full-time student, part time punter and media genius.

Zach Sinor making an appearance on @SportsCenter in the "Doin Too Much" segment.

Or "señor" as @michaelsmith calls him. pic.twitter.com/Bm9anp4THA

— Kyle Boone (@PFBoone) July 18, 2017

What You Missed on PFB

• Gundy gives a financial valuation on “the mullet” at media days (watch his presser here)
• How Zach Sinor’s Heisman campaign got started
• Cowboy Football newcomers’ numbers and positions were released yesterday
• Thomas on Marcus Smart’s tenure and ceiling with the Boston Celtics
• ICYMI: here’s the Periscope from Porter and Carson talking Big 12 media days
• Check the Hoops Hot Board and see what Boynton has been up to on the recruiting trail
• Chris Carson is expected to stick around in Seattle this year

Other Stuff I’m Reading

Interesting thoughts on possible links between solitude and morality….The Times dove into Christopher Nolan and his new film “Dunkirk”….A different angle from children’s church: replaying Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego….Fun peek into the 2018 NBA free agency