Daily Bullets (Oct 31) – Saturday’s Big Swing, Baylor Punishment Decided

Big Swings

Looking back at Saturday, you could sense the game swinging on this one particular moment.

(Zach) Sinor delivered a 57-yard punt to the Longhorns’ 9-yard line. Texas’ Brandon Jones attempted to return the kick, but OSU’s punt team forced him 7 yards back and nearly into his own end zone. The Longhorns managed only 3 yards on the subsequent drive thanks to a holding call that negated a 19-yard pass but also should’ve resulted in a safety.

After a Texas punt, OSU drove downfield for what proved to be the winning score.

“We knew we had to capitalize on it,” OSU defensive end Jordan Brailford said. “It was a big momentum swing. I think that was a pivotal moment that might’ve won us the game.” [NewsOK]

On a night full of risk-taking (that often paid off), not going for it and pinning Texas deep gave the defense the confidence it needed… and an offense the field position it needed.

Bucking the Trend

One of two trends will break this weekend – OSU will win as a likely Vegas favorite or they will win in Waco.

Oklahoma State was actually favored in all 13 games last season, but the Cowboys’ success as an underdog is similar to what they accomplished in 2016.

The Cowboys were 4-2 straight up when an underdog two years ago, including wins over West Virginia, Kansas State, TCU and Colorado.

The only problem? They’re almost certainly going to be favored Saturday at Baylor. Not only is OSU 1-3 in its last four games as a favorite, but it hasn’t won in Waco, Texas, since 2009. [TulsaWorld]

OSU and NCAA Notes

Lots of details from Texas’ side on Saturday’s game….Maryland football coach remains after a player dies (players not happy)….Officiating insights from the Big 12 supervisor….Big 12 decides to fine Baylor for “reputational damages”….Initial CFP rankings were released last night

Tylan – the king of contested catches.

Tylan Wallace increased his lead over the rest of the Power-5 WRs in terms of most contested catches with 2 more this past weekend pic.twitter.com/U361sYAYij

— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 30, 2018

The argument made in this piece was absurd – if they wanted to intelligently insult OSU the argument is that it’s ignorant for anybody to play in a stadium with tight sidelines regularly (not that it’s something only opponents are subjected to).

I’d say the tight sidelines at BPS aren’t any more dangerous than a 260-pound defensive end looking to get in a cheap shot on a renegade edge blitz when the offense is just trying to run let time expire. #teasippingkermithttps://t.co/UCvxbpQb9a

— Mike Harris (@TheMikeHarris) October 30, 2018

As an OSU fan, would you rather: get rid of Baker Mayfield and Lincoln Riley in 18 months or watch them resurrect Cleveland together?

Lincoln Riley’s full comment on coaching in the NFL and #Browns rumors. #Sooners pic.twitter.com/yE2eesL7Gu

— Dylan Buckingham (@DylanBuckingham) October 29, 2018

Got the iron in the ground on the baseball stadium.

Check out a bird's eye view of the O'Brate Stadium construction – we've got lots of progress on the indoor facility, the locker room/weight room/office area and more! #Coming2020 #GoPokes #okstate pic.twitter.com/fGUh4X0txn

— Cowboy Baseball (@OSUBaseball) October 30, 2018

There’s gotta be more to the Dez story than meets the eye.

Golden Tate – Eagles WR
30 years old, 37 career TDs

Demaryius Thomas – Texans WR
30 years old, 60 career TDs

Dez Bryant – Free Agent
29 years old, 73 career TDs pic.twitter.com/ImKePGfKSc

— Nick Walters (@NickWaltersTV) October 30, 2018

Yesterday on PFB

• OSU hosted a flock of recruits and commits last weekend
• Pokes in the Pros: Carson trucked a dude, Weeden saw the field
• Cowboys found their formula, now to replicate it
• OSU Wrestling – five things to watch at the OCU open
• See what the film showed for OSU’s first half rushing success

Stuff I’m Reading

• How “Sharper Image” was built
• How to get the best deal buying a car
• The place for Godly ambition – solid faith-based read