Daily Bullets (November 7)

Ever the Optimist

Berry Tramel offered some admonishment that felt timely for the weekend (emotional) hangover.

So for those people on the stairway, I offer simple advice. Focus on what you have, not on what you don’t have. Focus on the state-of-the-art stadium and the winning tradition that has been forged by the sweat of every Cowboy’s brow and the national reputation that grows stronger year by year. [NewsOK]

Now the author (and his likely preference in winning Bedlam) doesn’t change the truth to his statements.

B-Ball Thoughts

David Ubben previewed the Big 12 and there’s not a lot of optimism for the Pokes but there was one bit of positive news: an all-conference player is projected.

F, Jeffrey Carroll, Oklahoma State: The league’s leading returning scorer (17.5 ppg) was also efficient, shooting 53.7 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from 3. [The Athletic $]

Super curious to see if he can retain that efficiency without defenders guarding Forte at midcourt and a guaranteed help defender waiting for Evans.

OSU and NCAA Notes

Why the rest of the Cowboys’ season still matters….CFB winners and losers from week 10….Cowboy cheerleader got taken out at Bedlam, classy response by the Sooner….CBS analyst thinks Rudolph is the most prepared QB for the NFL

Snakepit INSIDE THE WEST END ZONE.

Gundy said he got two calls from influential people on Sunday who offered money and services to make more gains in program.

— John Helsley (@jjhelsley) November 6, 2017

Tied season-records for Minnesota and Wisconsin, respectively, in one game (probably).

#Bedlam did not disappoint.@Rudolph2Mason and @baker_mayfield6 went at it! ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/54uIwUjPQA

— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) November 6, 2017

Next-level game notes.

Not sure any team in FBS has as much fun with Game Notes as @UCF_Football: #ChargeOn #CONNvsUCF pic.twitter.com/P9UbrI4kB7

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 6, 2017

Just tell every one you cut onions to go with your bacon and eggs this morning.

Why We Love Sports Today: Sepp Shirey, who has cerebral palsy, lived out his football dreams by scoring a TD on Senior Night. pic.twitter.com/UTc1UBCaKM

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 5, 2017

I’d love a patriotic OSU helmet but just not sure how it’d turn out.

?@WMU_Football rocking the Stars & Stripes for Salute To Heroes Night on Wednesday? #LetsRide #WednesdaysAreForTheBroncos pic.twitter.com/xpycqZgHYp

— Drew Robinson (@DRobWMU) November 6, 2017

What You Missed on PFB

• Boone Pickens spoke penned some glowing remarks to Gundy
• Headed towards a ten-win season, the Pokes will keep rolling
• Cowboy Wrestling’s 125-pounder took down the defending champ
• Saturday’s loss showed a new aggression in the gameplan (X and O’s suggestions on the last drive)
• Oklahoma State has just started building their tradition
• Porter and Carson talk Tyron, Bedlam and Saturday

Other Stuff I’m Reading

• Interesting story to see how Daylight Savings Time came about
• Interview with Tim Keller on applying the Proverbs was edifying
• Russell Moore shares his thoughts on the shooting’s impact on churches