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Pistol Pete 97, 98 selected
About seven hours after they walked through the door, Cooper Hamilton and Braden Smith knew they would be the next Pistol Petes. On Sunday, the pair completed Pistol Pete tryouts to become the 97th and 98th Petes. They were two of the 19 students who tried out in one of the larger applicant pools the tryouts have seen. Each of the applicants interviewed in front of a five-man judging committee of former Petes, then put the mascot head on and ran through situational scenarios posed to them.
'Finish Strong': Cowboys Football Rounds Out Spring Practices
This week the Oklahoma State Cowboys football team wraps up their spring season and takes a little time off before getting back to work in June. Five weeks of practice and workouts can cause a lot of fatigue. News On 6 caught up with safety Parker Robertson earlier this week...
Column: 2024 will be OSU's best shot at the College Football Playoffs ever
If the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams last season, Oklahoma State still would not have reached it. The Cowboys were the Big 12 runners-up and No. 20 in the country with four losses after the regular season — three of which by 26, 28 and 42 points with two against unranked teams. OSU won 10 games and the Texas Bowl against a depleted Texas A&M squad, but fans, players and staff took it as it was a vast improvement from where they were earlier that season.
No. 19 Cowboys sweep Friday doubleheader, earn series sweep of BYU
About two months ago, Oklahoma State’s offense was, as some within the roster would say, “under construction.”. A multitude of new faces compiled the Cowboys’ lineup. The returning pieces were rusty and still adapting to live action. Not to mention, a series loss on the road to mid-major Sam Houston State − albeit an offensive-heavy lineup − raised questions regarding OSU’s outlook.
Gundy expecting enhanced efficiency in Nardo's second year
There are stark contrasts from this offseason to last year for Oklahoma State's defense. Ahead of 2023 spring practice, OSU coach Mike Gundy hired Bryan Nardo from Division II Gannon University as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator, citing a desire to shift to a 3-3-5 scheme. Questions surrounded the unit amid a portal exodus involving a handful of key prospects from 2022 with just five starters returning on the defensive side.
Oklahoma State football adds Indiana transfer running back Trent Howland
STILLWATER — While it’s been a quiet spring in the transfer portal for Oklahoma State football, the Cowboys made a big addition at the running back position — emphasis on “big.”. The Pokes have added former Indiana running back Trent Howland, who is listed at 6-foot-3...
Boys Lacrosse Demolishes Tilton and Cushing
On Feb. 5 and 6, the boys’ varsity lacrosse team played Cushing Academy and Tilton High School, respectively. Both games were blowouts, with final scores of 10-3 and 17-4. With only one day of rest between the two games, Big Red lacrosse brought their all and crushed both Tilton and Cushing.
'Hungry for more': After Big 12 championship, Cowgirls eyeing national title
The Cowgirl tennis team experienced plenty of success throughout the season, and the celebrating carried into the postseason. After a 24-0 season that earned No. 1 Oklahoma State the regular season conference title, the team won the Big 12 Championship and kept the undefeated season going. As the team celebrated...
Benge's stellar night in OSU's 17-5 win over BYU highlights a talent needed down regular season stretch
Carson Benge possesses many unique qualities. Oklahoma State baseball coach Josh Holliday witnesses them daily. Two-way players in baseball are becoming more frequent by the year. However, not all are equally efficient. And Benge, in terms of his efficiency and, is atop the college baseball landscape with Florida’s Jac Caglianone and Texas A&M’s Braden Montgomery.
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