Daily Bullets (November 13)

Any Volunteers?

Mike Gundy is being mentioned on lists of (hypothetical) candidates for the job at Tennessee.

With the firing of Butch Jones at Tennessee on Sunday, the program that was in heavy talks with Gundy in December 2012 is again in need of a new coach.

The Knoxville News Sentinel published a story on Sunday looking at 15 potential Tennessee candidates “from (Jon) Gruden to Gundy.”

An OSU-style offense in the SEC would be a new look, and Gundy was willing to take a look at the Volunteers last time around. Tennessee seemed to come closer to anyone to luring Gundy away from OSU before he turned them down.

But Gundy is in a better situation now than he was then. [NewsOK]

It feels totally different than 2012 now – what can you leverage that offer for now? Plus while he used to be stressed over how he was received, he’s clearly not that concerned anymore.

"I said [to Mason Rudolph] listen, here's the deal. I'll take my shirt off if you take your shirt off"- Mike Gundy @CowboyFB

?:@PistolsGuys pic.twitter.com/yHtgmCVbSk

— ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM (@ESPNUonSiriusXM) October 16, 2017

Anchors Away

Iowa State threw everything – as many times as they could – against the Pokes on Saturday, despite the run being the strength of their offense.

It was another tough afternoon for the OSU secondary. A week after a Bedlam blitzkrieg, the Cowboys allowed 386 passing yards despite quarterback turned linebacker Joel Lanning throwing a pass and backup turned starter Kyle Kempt giving way to freshman Zeb Noland.

Iowa State actually threw the ball 47 times times, 16 more than pass-happy OSU. [NewsOK]

It felt awful K-State-ish when a third team quarterback had a day against the Pokes but it went poorly for the Cyclones when it mattered most.

OSU and NCAA Notes

Neat story about how former Cowboy Calvin Miller is shaping lives….Butch Jones fired at Tennessee, told a recruit to ditch UT and follow him….ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla does a great job explaining the college basketball landscape….Profile of OSU commit Jason Taylor II and his late father is touching

Rickie came up just shy over the weeknd.

Not a bad showing in Mexico for the PGA Pokes … a pair of top fives, including @RickieFowler’s third runner-up since June #okstate #golfschool pic.twitter.com/4Ig0MqnKd2

— Oklahoma State Golf (@OSUCowboyGolf) November 13, 2017

Beat the 49ers.

Why is @BigMitch_41 so fired up? Because we get to play again Monday in GIA. #letswork

? Charlotte
⏰ 7 pm
? $10 at https://t.co/JeOOvHgAiY pic.twitter.com/aa3neSFcrv

— Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) November 12, 2017

Russ says “Go Pokes” (sort of) with some tangerine kicks.

Birthday kicks. #WhyNot pic.twitter.com/rQjjTc94ZO

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 12, 2017

Justice has been unreal.

Justice Hill is RB1 and Saquon Barkley is RB2. He has been arguably better than what many call the best back in CFB. #OKState https://t.co/UP0QeJAP9J

— Cameron Jourdan (@Cam_Jourdan) November 11, 2017

Mason as a role model has been underrated.

.@CowboyFB’s Mason Rudolph:

"Whether it’s at practice or a game, in our weekly Bible study, in class, or around the community of Stillwater, I’m going to stand for who I am and for my faith.”

Read the devotional he wrote for @FCAMag: https://t.co/QPO8wlKyeu

— FCA Magazine (@FCAMag) November 11, 2017

40 percent – best in the country.

AP Top 25 Teams by Conference:
5 – SEC, Big Ten
4 – Big 12, Pac 12
3 – ACC, American
1 – Independent (ND)

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 12, 2017

This Mighty Ducks 2 subtweet was my favorite of Saturday.

And yet roping is only a two-minute penalty? https://t.co/udXjzVvmkr

— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) November 12, 2017

What You Missed On PFB

• OSU climbed back into the AP top ten
• What OSU needs to get back into the Big 12 title race
• Notes on Mike Gundy’s Iowa State press conference
• Mason Rudolph wins a lot of close games
• Checking the drive charts from ISU game, Cowboys righted the shape

Other Stuff I’m Reading

• Even this long, nerdy podcast on NBA Basketball is making money
• The tension between productivity and creativity