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How Mike Gundy would modify the transfer portal

April 07, 2023 18:09 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

“The portal’s so crazy now, it’s hard to really get your arms around it,” OSU football coach Mike Gundy said. Dean Ruhl and Patrick Prince talk about Coach Gundy's ideas to change the transfer portal process. Also, transfers hit OSU basketball recently; what will the roster look like next year after Kalib Boone and Avery Anderson's announced departures? Other topics include Beggs graduate Kendal Beggs at the "rover" position; OSU's low recruiting budget and more. Subscribe to this podcast o...

28 football newcomers (37 by fall) and a new defensive coordinator this spring

March 28, 2023 17:08 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Mike Gundy has been in a very good mood the past few weeks. Dean Ruhl and Patrick Prince talk about OSU spring football practice so far, from an optimistic head coach to a new defensive coordinator in Bryan Nardo. Plus, OSU basketball will have some notable freshman coming in the offseason. Will Mike Boynton still look to the transfer portal for more experienced newcomers? How many current players may look to transfer? Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Bill...

Spring football season preview; summing up Mike Boynton's sixth season

March 22, 2023 16:28 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

In Mike Boynton's six seasons as men's basketball coach, the Oklahoma State Cowboys missed the NCAA Tournament five times. Dean Ruhl and Patrick Prince look to the future, including the transfer portal and incoming recruiting class. Plus, what are the concerns for OSU football heading into spring football practice, from 28 new players to the depth chart, to the new 3-3-5 defensive scheme. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related ‘We certainly fell below expectations’...

Why men's basketball missed NCAA Tournament; wrestling and women's basketball postseason predictions

March 15, 2023 13:26 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Staffing issues prevented NIT's top-seeded Oklahoma State Cowboys from hosting the opening round Wednesday night. Dean Ruhl and Patrick Prince talk about OSU's and Youngstown State's motivation, injuries and more entering the postseason. Did OSU's tough schedule (with 18 "quad one" games) work against them for an NCAA Tournament bid? Plus, looking ahead of the NCAA wrestling championships hosted by Tulsa's BOK Center, and the women's basketball team in the NCAA Tournament. Subscribe to this...

Postseason basketball? Fan letdown with no spring football game?

March 10, 2023 17:06 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Dean Ruhl and Patrick Prince talk about the Cowboys' chances of making the NCAA Tournament after losing to Texas in the Big 12 quarterfinals. The team is "super-shorthanded" due to NCAA scholarship limitations and injuries, so even with a berth, OSU may not make a deep run. Also, is a 30-minute meet-and-greet with fans enough of a replacement for OSU's spring football game? Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Texas rout hands OSU Big 12 Tournament exit; Cowboys'...

Daton Fix leads Cowboys into postseason; $325 million master plan priorities?

March 02, 2023 17:21 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Downtown Tulsa's BOK Center will once again host the Big 12 wrestling championships, but will also host the NCAA championships this month. In this week's episode, Dean and Patrick discuss Sand Springs wrestler Daton Fix leading the Cowboys into the postseason; plus more on the $325 million athletics master plan. Which part of the plan should be prioritized? Also, basketball updates, including postseason chances for the men's team and upcoming Bedlam for the women. Subscribe to this podca...

What's going on with OSU basketball?

February 22, 2023 18:27 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

In this week's episode, Dean and Patrick discuss the Cowboys' three-game losing streak. What does OSU's NCAA Tournament hopes look like? Plus, updates on baseball and softball. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related New OSU defensive coordinator Nardo to make $650K What was learned from the Cowboys' opening weekend in Arlington? Two weeks into the season, what have we learned about the Cowgirls' softball team? Tensions boil over as Cowboys lose third consecutive...

Learning to play without Avery Anderson

February 15, 2023 18:26 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Turnovers and defensive slips seemed to doom the Cowboys against Kansas. In this week's episode, Dean Ruhl and Patrick Prince talk about OSU basketball learning to play without Avery Anderson; the performances of Tulsa's own Bryce Thompson and Kalib Boone; and more. Plus, more on the wrestling team as Tulsa's BOK Center will host both the Big 12 and NCAA wrestling championships in March. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related 'Our defense didn't have the bite': OSU...

OSU learning to close out games

February 06, 2023 22:48 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

In this week's episode, OSU upsets TCU in a game they might have lost two months ago, Kalib Boone is finding consistency and updates on wrestling and baseball. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Tallen Edwards is supposed to still be in high school. Instead, the 18-year-old is OSU's starting left fielder 'Somebody had to win': How OSU’s Luke Surber defeated the No. 1 wrestler at 197 pounds OSU prevails 79-73 over short-handed TCU, despite late comeback Conta...

OSU continues to build NCAA resume

February 03, 2023 22:55 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Plus, a preview of the OSU softball team and a look back at National Signing Day Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Contact us Dean Ruhl: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 schedule features trips to UCF, Houston and a Bedlam game in Stillwater

February 01, 2023 14:40 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MB

The heavily anticipated Big 12 football schedule was unveiled Tuesday, Jan. 31, with the debut of four new schools into the conference. The conference has swelled from 10 teams to 14 for the 2023 season, with each school playing nine conference games without divisions. With the Big 12 ditching its usual round-robin style of scheduling, intrigue built during the offseason on who would be playing where. Related: Breaking down OSU’s 2023 schedule, which features trips to UCF, Houston and a ...

New defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo brings a 3-3-5 stack to Stillwater

January 25, 2023 18:51 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

"He has... all the intangibles you want in a coach or defensive coordinator, and I like the hire." Mike Gundy found his next Oklahoma State defensive coordinator from Division II program Gannon University: Bryan Nardo. Dean Ruhl talks about the 37-year-old hire, who brings a 3-3-5 stack to Stillwater; drawing comparisons to Iowa State’s defensive alignment. Plus, updates on basketball and wrestling. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Oklahoma State hires Bryan ...

Defensive coordinator update; transfer portal overview; Bedlam basketball victory

January 20, 2023 18:51 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Spring practice starts soon, so where is Oklahoma State on its defensive coordinator search? Dean Ruhl talks about candidates. Also, the transfer portal window closed Wednesday, and the Cowboys lost multiple starters. How will QB Spencer Sanders fare at Ole Miss? Plus, the OSU basketball team won Bedlam. Are the Cowboys a tournament team? Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related A week since OSU's Derek Mason announced he was leaving, what defensive coordinator candi...

Derek Mason taking sabbatical; who's the next defensive coordinator?

January 13, 2023 17:31 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MB

Moments after recording this week's OSU podcast episode, defensive coordinator Derek Mason announced that he was taking a sabbatical from coaching. Dean and Patrick talk about the timing of the announcement, plus potential replacements. Also, how big is the news that Eric Dailey Jr. is committed OSU basketball? Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Who could replace Derek Mason? 5 candidates ranging from hot commodities to mid-major gurus Derek Mason not returnin...

Crisis situation for Cowboys football program?

January 12, 2023 17:06 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Note: This episode recorded before defensive coordinator Derek Mason announced he was taking a sabbatical from coaching. Dean and Patrick address the DC situation, plus Mike Boynton's 2023 recruiting class in this bonus episode recorded Friday, Jan. 13. After losing 16 players, is the Oklahoma State football program in crisis mode this offseason? Dean Ruhl and Patrick Prince talk incoming and outgoing players, including quarterback Spencer Sanders' tweets. On the plus side, OSU women's bask...

Wrapping up football season

December 29, 2022 23:54 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Dean Ruhl breaks down a 7-6 season that ended with a bowl loss to Wisconsin. What went right in 2022, what went wrong and players to watch next season. Subscribe to this podcast on: Apple | Google | Spotify Related Cowboys close chaotic month with 24-17 Guaranteed Rate Bowl loss to Wisconsin Breaking down OSU’s 24-17 loss against Wisconsin in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl Bill Haisten: There was drama at the end, but the lack of a run game dooms OSU Photos: OSU falls to Wisconsin in Guarant...

Gains and losses in transfer portal, plus 2023 recruiting class overview

December 22, 2022 17:39 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Early signing period is underway, as is transfer portal season. In this week's episode, new OSU beat writer Dean Ruhl discusses whether the Cowboys are at net-gain or net-loss at this point, and also what fans can expect with the 2023 recruiting class so far. Also, what did Mike Gundy say about the changes in college football with recruiting and transfers? Related OSU signing day: Breaking down the Cowboys' early signing day class Meet Oklahoma State's 2023 recruiting class with fast f...

A wild day at Oklahoma State

December 06, 2022 21:11 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

OSU has been hit hard by the transfer portal this week. In this week's episode, Kelly Hines offers some thoughts on Spencer Sanders, Braylin Presley and OSU's future dealing with the transfer portal. Related OSU's Spencer Sanders to enter transfer portal Bill Haisten: For Oklahoma’s best back, Braylin Presley, a perfect OSU fit became imperfect Former Oklahoma State four-star recruit Braylin Presley of Bixby to enter transfer portal Guerin Emig: This portal season should prompt Mike Gun...

Post-Bedlam thoughts and a little about basketball

November 23, 2022 17:32 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

OSU struggles in Bedlam, but Kelly expects the Cowboys to rebound this week versus West Virginia. Plus, Mike Boynton's basketball team figuring out how to win games. Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Predicting unpredictable Bedlam

November 16, 2022 18:49 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Spencer Sanders has said that he is going to play Saturday at OU. Kelly Hines and Patrick Prince discuss his impact on OSU's offense heading into Bedlam and how the Cowboys defense will matchup against the Sooners' running game. Plus, a basketball update as the men's team are going to the Bahamas (and $1 tickets for Tulsa tickets on Nov. 25). Kelly also talks about being a poll voter this season. Related Guerin Emig: What if Mike Gundy had signed with the Sooners instead of the Cowboys as ...

Bouncing back after 48-0; basketball season beginning

November 02, 2022 16:46 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

How can OSU football bounce back after the shocking 48-0 loss at Kansas State? Next up is a Kansas team looking for bowl-eligibility for the first time since 2008. Also, Kelly Hines and Patrick Prince look ahead to men's and women's basketball seasons. Related Oklahoma State No. 18 in initial College Football Playoff rankings OSU preparing for a Kansas team seeking bowl eligibility Guerin Emig: Cowboys in one heck of a spot in K-State aftermath, and Mike Gundy helped put them there OSU ...

You’re starting to see the identity of this team

October 27, 2022 22:08 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

In this week's episode, Kelly Hines talks about the resiliency factor of OSU, how impressed she was with Collin Clay and the unfair treatment of Brendon Evers on social media. Plus, a look at this week's matchup against Kansas State and the underappreciated Spencer Sanders. Related OSU notebook: O-line keeps penalties down; an eye on special teams; Brock Martin on watch list OSU receiver Brennan Presley spends afternoon off with kids at Stillwater YMCA OSU safety Kendal Daniels stays pat...

Rebounding from first loss of season

October 20, 2022 16:25 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Coming off its first defeat of the season, No. 11 OSU hosts No. 20 Texas on homecoming weekend. Related OSU at the midpoint: A look at how each position group has fared in the first half of the season OSU coach Mike Gundy on QB Spencer Sanders: 'Don't ask me about injuries' OSU quarterback Spencer Sanders ready to move past TCU loss: 'We'll meet them in Arlington' Guerin Emig: One player, one problem, one preposterous prediction and one pick for OSU-Texas Guerin Emig: OSU quarterback S...

TCU is toughest test so far

October 13, 2022 19:34 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Things have come together for the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first half of the football season. Kelly Hines and Patrick Prince talk about the upcoming road test at No. 13 TCU; redshirt freshman safety Kendal Daniels described as "somewhat reliable" by Coach Gundy; depth at wide receiver including former Bixby standout and true freshman Braylin Presley; and more. Also, Coach Gundy reveals that he interviewed with the NFL's Tampa Bay Bucs after winning the 2012 Fiesta Bowl. Related Gu...

Talking Texas Tech and future non-conference football scheduling

October 06, 2022 13:54 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

The wild ride through Big 12 Conference play continues for the Cowboys this weekend hosting Texas Tech. Kelly Hines and Patrick Prince recap the road Baylor win and upcoming intriguing matchup against the Red Raiders' passing game and OSU's secondary. Plus, more from Kelly's interview with athletic director Chad Weiberg, including future Bedlam and non-conference football scheduling; and OSU's underrated players, from punter Tom Hutton to former Bixby standout Braylin Presley. Related OSU'...

Baylor brings intriguing matchup in trenches

September 30, 2022 12:58 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Kelly Hines and Patrick Prince preview the rematch of the 2021 Big 12 title game, which will be in Waco this weekend. How will quarterback Spencer Sanders fare against future NFL player Siaki Ika? How will the Cowboys defense deal with the Baylor's atypical (for the Big 12) offense? Both programs appear to be built for sustained success. Plus, talking about the rest of the conference so far this football season, and a look ahead to OSU men's basketball season. Related OSU notebook: Korie B...

Bedlam is dead, at least for now

September 21, 2022 21:11 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

What does it all mean? Plus, recapping OSU's nonconference performance before next week's game at Baylor. Related Guerin Emig: The head coaches clearly won't rescue Bedlam, so here are four parties who can Bedlam is over for now. 'We’re moving on,' says OU AD Joe Castiglione Watch Now: Everything OSU coach Mike Gundy said about Bedlam dying Contact Kelly Hines: Email | Twitter | Facebook | Follow her stories Patrick Prince: Email | Twitter | Facebook Support the show: https://tulsaw...

You're seeing a very experienced, very dominant college player

September 14, 2022 22:27 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Tyler Lacy leads a dominant defensive line. What impact Dominic Richardson's career day might have for the rest of this season? And, which players might break out this Saturday against Arkansas Pine Bluff. And, finally, Kelly Hines is given a TV homework assignment to be discussed next week. Related OSU hosts UAPB on Saturday: Five things to know about the Golden Lions Cowboy defensive line dominant in 34-17 win over Arizona State Guerin Emig: OSU's four "horse" men on defense preserve v...

Talented, but OSU defense a work in progress

September 07, 2022 20:13 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

In this week's episode, Kelly Hines breaks down OSU's win over Central Michigan and looks ahead to this week's game against Arizona State. Plus, Mike Gundy has reservations about latest news on College Football Playoff expansion. Related Mike Gundy on College Football Playoff expansion: 'Money took over' Ahead of Arizona State game, OSU working to correct Week 1 mistakes Takeaways from OSU's 58-44 win against Central Michigan Guerin Emig mailbag: Week 1 no time to panic over anything, O...

Players to watch; 10-win season possible?

September 01, 2022 13:17 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Ahead of Thursday's kickoff for Oklahoma State football, Kelly Hines and Patrick Prince name offensive and defensive players to watch; the potential for a 10-win season and more. Related Central Michigan at OSU: A look at how Mike Gundy has fared in season openers Central Michigan at OSU: Storyline, matchup and player to watch in Thursday's game Guerin Emig: One player, one problem, one preposterous prediction and one pick for OSU's opener against Central Michigan Making an impact: 10 O...

Breaking down the running backs and defensive line

August 24, 2022 22:14 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

In the backfield, OSU seems set on starter Dominic Richardson. Beyond Richardson who might get carries? Given how Mike Gundy likes to split time at that position, it's an important question. Also, Kelly Hines and Patrick Prince take a closer look at OSU's standout defensive line, featuring star Collin Oliver. Related Watch Now: Teammate on OSU freshman Braylin Presley: 'He's so little; he's so fast' From being confined to a wheelchair to playing college football: How OSU's Zeke Zaragoza d...

Mike Gundy is in a real good mood lately

August 18, 2022 23:10 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

When he's not busy doing push ups for the media, Mike Gundy seems like he's feeling good these days as his Cowboys continue fall camp. And, why not? There's reason for optimism this season in Stillwater as Kelly Hines and Patrick Prince discuss in this week's episode. Related From being confined to a wheelchair to playing college football: How OSU's Zeke Zaragoza defied the odds Watch Now: After relying on freshmen last year, OSU no longer inexperienced at receiver After emotional rolle...

Future bright for football, basketball, softball and baseball

June 22, 2022 17:31 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Kelly Hines returns to the Oklahoma State sports beat at the Tulsa World after eight years. In this episode, she speaks to Eli Lederman about coaching and leadership changes (and restaurant changes) during that time and more. Also discussed: Oklahoma State football one year ago did not have Big 12 championship game, nor Fiesta Bowl expectations. How does this bode for the 2022 season? Excitement similar to 2011? After a bizarre spring, with lack of depth on offense and a new defensive coo...

Program in position to succeed as spring football wraps up

April 29, 2022 17:06 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

In this episode, Guerin Emig and Kelly Hines talk about OSU's non-traditional spring game featuring new defensive coordinator Derek Mason. Also discussed: Kelly Hines rejoins the OSU beat after covering TU for the Tulsa World Three Cowboy quarterbacks --- Spencer Sanders, Garret Rangel and Gunnar Gundy --- all looked good in the spring game. Defensive coordinator Derek Mason was open about talking about player preparation and more during spring season, and seems to have won players over ...

Upbeat Mike Gundy as spring football begins

March 25, 2022 16:18 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

In this week's podcast, Guerin Emig and Eli Lederman talk about what has Coach Mike Gundy so happy as spring football practice begins, and it's not just coming off a Fiesta Bowl winning season. Plus, an outstanding OSU Pro Day performances by linebackers Malcolm Rodriguez and Devin Harper and new defensive coordinator Derek Mason; closing out basketball season with Tulsa Memorial grad Keylan Boone in the transfer portal but twin brother Kalib Boone potentially staying; new women's basketbal...

Mike Boynton's presence at Big 12 Tournament

March 11, 2022 17:16 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Plus, Guerin Emig and Eli Lederman talk about the future of Tulsa players Keylan and Kalib Boone and Bryce Thompson and the rest of the Cowboys basketball roster; OSU parting ways with women's basketball coach Jim Littell; the state of the wrestling program and more. Related content: ‘He’s a natural at it’: OSU's Mike Boynton turned heads in TV debut at Big 12 tournament OSU's Keylan Boone transferring; twin Kalib plans to stay OSU's Kalib Boone says he is 'here to stay' Oklahoma State,...

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