Daily Bullets (November 26)

Hiring Freeze?

Mike Gundy won’t be in too big of a hurry to replace Mike Yurcich if he gets called up to run his own program. You may be surprised to hear why.

Gundy said he hasn’t given much thought to what his plan would be if Yurcich departs.

Though he said he “probably should” be thinking about it, Gundy said the new early signing date (Dec. 20) for the 2018 class will alter the landscape of coaching changes.

Gundy said it takes some pressure off any openings on staff because there’s not an urgency to sign a coach who can help keep a class together in January.

“To me, that’s going to help me,” he said Monday, “because 95 percent of our class is going to be confirmed before the big moves start to happen, other than your major places.” [TulsaWorld]

There you have it – most of their job responsibilities for December and January will be complete. 95 percent of the class though! Will this take all of the fun out of signing day?

Better Days

Proper eulogies will be in line for Rudolph-to-Washington but alluded to the fresh feelings will be more than enough for now after a fitting Senior Day.

The disappointment of missed opportunities this season will fade with time, but the accomplishments of Rudolph and Washington will stand tall in Cowboy history.

A bowl game still remains, but Saturday’s touchdown connection was the perfect way to close the book on what Rudolph and Washington have meant within the walls of Boone Pickens Stadium. [NewsOK]

Whether we’re halfway through the Gundy tenure or not (who knows), quarterbacks like No. 2 only come around once in a blue moon – fun to see he got a proper sendoff.

Curtain Call to close a record setting career for Mason Rudolph at #okstate pic.twitter.com/gQFsL9mX4t

— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) November 25, 2017

OSU and NCAA Notes

Chip Kelly to UCLA is fascinating….Every Frog and Bear was penalized Friday….Three College Football Playoff rules that could be broken this year….Top ten candidates to take over at Arkansas….OU survived Baker’s devastating two-play suspension

Bowman’s character and play recognized by the CFL, really impressive stuff.

A class act on and off the field! Congrats to @AdariusBowman for winning the Tom Pate Memorial Award for outstanding sportsmanship and contributions to his team, community, and the Association. #OneEmpire pic.twitter.com/BUMUeHl80Q

— Edmonton Eskimos (@EdmontonEsks) November 24, 2017

Get well soon, Ogbah.

Successful Surgery! Thanks for your prayers?? pic.twitter.com/giY6yi1fYg

— Emmanuel Ogbah (@EmanOgbah) November 24, 2017

Haven’t heard any buzz but love this idea. A former assistant with no history of harming players (allegedly).

Brett Bielema would be a great fit at K State.

— Adam Lunt (@AdamLunt817) November 25, 2017

What it feels like being an Oklahoma State fan sometimes.

Now Alabama is playing 3-on-5 against Minnesota lol wtf pic.twitter.com/wmAoYjHKWA

— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) November 25, 2017

Responsibility for one’s actions is a tough lesson for Sooners, i.e. commemorating a crotch grabber like a fallen comrade.

It makes sense that OU fans are confused about one of their players actually facing consequences for punching someone in the face

— Oklahoma State Stats (@OSUStats) November 25, 2017

Beat the Dawgs.

Cowboy PGs @Ken2Smoove & @Ba_Sosmoove_05 bring a 1-2 punch to GIA.

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— Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) November 25, 2017

What You Missed on PFB

• OSU posted some offensive numbers previously unseen in Big 12 history
• Get ready for a key Cowboy to (likely) make his season debut tomorrow
• Ten Thoughts on Oklahoma State’s win over Kansas
• Rudolph to Washington – one last time
• Mason Rudolph broke one of Barry’s records yesterday