Daily Bullets (September 15)

Jump Ball Experts

Pitt has zeroed in on what makes the Rudolph-to-Washington pair so hard to stop… ya know, other than NFL arm-to-NFL athleticism/ball skills.

One of the things that caught the Panthers off guard last season was the sheer height of the deep balls that Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph delivers. The loft he puts under the ball makes it more difficult for a defensive back to make a play on it and lets speedy receivers like Washington outpace coverage deep down the field. [Pitt Sports Now]

That’s an angle (pun intended) I hadn’t heard before. Boy is it pretty.

James Washington vs. Pitt in 2016: 9️⃣ catches (career high) 2️⃣9️⃣6️⃣ yards (career high) 2️⃣ touchdowns #okstate #GoPokes

A post shared by Oklahoma State Football (@cowboy_fb) on Sep 14, 2017 at 6:38am PDT

Pro Pedigree

Mel Kiper put out a new “Big Board” and has Mason as the No. 25 NFL prospect.

Rudolph (6-5, 230) has a good, not great, arm, and he’s not scared to take chances down the field. He’s a poised, veteran leader who has been consistent throughout his career. Oklahoma State hasn’t played a tough game yet this season, but I like what I’ve seen from him. [ESPN Insider $$$]

I’m not sure what would have let Mel down but you’d think his resume would start him somewhere higher than 25 – and a distrust because of an easy schedule wouldn’t be a factor.

OSU and NCAA Notes

OSU could set the season ticket record this year (premium ticket policy for the win)….Ed Oliver and rebuilding Houston….What a gal: college football player gets married at practice….Sincere and heartwarming piece on a late dad and his seats at Spartan Stadium

Need Rob Glass to hook a brother up with two pairs of those shades for infants.

OK State's Mason Rudolph and I nit-pick his QB skills, test the latest sleep-technology and more. @Rudolph2Mason https://t.co/QNsupyF8Ca

— Jeannine Edwards (@jeanninee12) September 13, 2017

Call me crazy but I would have put a kidney on Mason throwing more than nine deep balls through two games.

Mason Rudolph is lighting it up at all levels so far this season pic.twitter.com/Z00VFzWHhJ

— CFB Film Room (@CFBFilmRoom) September 14, 2017

The dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. Hours from any real football games. Will people in line buying show tickets count as attendees?

Start spreading the news …

For the first time ever, we're headed to New York City next week! pic.twitter.com/VVhGw9vjwZ

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 14, 2017

Love this.

Chris Carson is having a better rookie year than Mixon/Perine. pic.twitter.com/PCCWuKvUsF

— Adam Lunt (@AdamLunt817) September 15, 2017

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