Daily Bullets (November 30)

Fair Wages

Among other things, Bill Haisten could have nailed one of the major reasons why Gundy stayed – or made the right decision.

Tennessee apparently approached Gundy with serious money, but with that spike in compensation would have come a spike in pressure.

Gundy already is 18th nationally in college football salaries, and he gets his $4.2 million from OSU with one-tenth the stress that he would have experienced in Knoxville, Tennessee. [TulsaWorld]

Being one of the highest compensated coaches in the country comes with a price tag – win big or get out. 9-3 with an NFL offense will get you buried at Neyland Stadium.

Dynamic Duo

As the world of Cowboy football spins around us, let’s reflect on a fantastic duo that’s about to move out of the 74074.

None of those seniors, though, have meant more to OSU football than Rudolph and Washington — and it’s impossible to think of one without the other.

“Made a lot of plays from the beginning of our careers together,” Rudolph said. “A lot of good moments. A lot of deep touchdown throws.” [NewsOK]

On that cold Tempe night, we had no clue what was blossoming before our very eyes.

OSU and NCAA Notes

Jake Trotter on revenge games for a conference title is great….Why wasn’t Tennessee appalled at Gundy’s “baggage”?….Prescott should move away from throwing to Dez 🙁 ….Could Mason Rudolph go to Denver at No. 4?

Can you imagine if Holder/Weiberg struck out that many times? Woof.

So IF Tennessee doesn't get Jeff Brohm, then they will have struck out on:
-Jon Gruden
-Greg Schiano
-Dan Mullen
-David Cutcliffe
-Scott Frost
-Matt Campbell
-Mike Gundy
-Chad Morris
-Jeff Brohm

Next up to say no: Dave Doeren#GoVols

— Shehan Jeyarajah (@ShehanJeyarajah) November 29, 2017

The kind of math AD’s have to do.

Loss of revenue for #okstate due to an unsuccessful replacement > $8.66MM less the replacement’s salary

Pay Gundy what it takes to keep him home, even if it means matching Tennessee

— Matt Amilian (@mattamilian) November 28, 2017

Hunter hanging around the league.

Broncos Signing CB Michael Hunter To Practice Squad https://t.co/zqR4ALJZHf pic.twitter.com/NbPAEnAc0B

— NFLTradeRumors.co (@nfltrade_rumors) November 29, 2017

Big 12 Wrestler of the Week and 1o0 career wins? Take the day off, Dean.

That's ? career wins for @CowboyWrestling's Dean Heil. ? pic.twitter.com/MuKYzCSyGf

— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) November 29, 2017

This is such a weird hire. It could feel like Pete Carroll from the NFL or it could feel like your great uncle calling you and asking about what you’ve been up to on the “Twitters”.

BREAKING: Herm Edwards is expected to be Arizona State’s next football coach pending approval of University President Dr. Michael Crow https://t.co/tZAfzu1Rs1

— SunDevilSource.com (@SunDevilSource) November 29, 2017

Gundy-Gate Fallout on PFB

• Mike Gundy accomplished two things talking with Tennessee
• Social media reactions to Gundy staying
• OSU players, recruits respond to Gundy’s decision
• Initial report with numbers of what Gundy turned down

What You Missed on PFB

• T. Boone Pickens is selling “the farm” if you will
• Are the Mikes’ at it again?
• OSU Wrestling looks to be upgrading its digs
• Where in the world did Tyron Johnson go?
• Where OSU Basketball stands after six games

Other Stuff I’m Reading

• Pros and cons of being a morning person
• Seth Godin says there are two kinds of practice
• Sign me up for The Avengers: Infinity Wars