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Spring Football Observations After Three Weeks

April 9, 2023
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STILLWATER – Head coach Mike Gundy said it the other day: “It is tough being a head coach in spring football because you want to see both sides of the ball succeed and most days that is impossible.”

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Gundy watches a drill during individual period in practice.

Gundy is right, although in my history of covering football at various levels, I’ve noticed most offensive-based coaches are happier if the defense is playing the best.

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Spring Football Observations After Three Weeks

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CanadianCowboy
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6:47p, 4/9/23
Thanks, Robert - great update. I'm really enthused, looking forward to fall!
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10:40p, 4/9/23
OL has been our biggest issue year after year. Anyone else find it a bit scary our best option at OLT per RA might be a true freshman with little time to work with Glass, learn our schemes and be responsible/able to protect our qb as an 18/19 year old going up against 22 year old defenders?
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In reply to Orangeheart72 • 6:30a, 4/10/23
He didn't say that in the article rather Endean is looking great for a freshman and most likely second string.
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9:41a, 4/10/23
No mention of the transfer from Texas State, Dalton Cooper. How is he looking?
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In reply to Orangeheart72 • 11:38a, 4/10/23
I'm more concerned that Springfield is looking like one of our top couple linemen.
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In reply to Ok_state_fan78 • 9:08p, 4/10/23
I'm pretty sure he's hurt right now and Ettiene is still starting at LT for now
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In reply to Ok_state_fan78 • 9:56p, 4/10/23
Ok_state_fan78 said:
No mention of the transfer from Texas State, Dalton Cooper. How is he looking?
He has been out for about a week now with a plantar fasciitis issue in one of his feet, it is like bone spurs! He should be back probably this Wednesday!
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In reply to Joe Khatib • 9:58p, 4/10/23
Joe Khatib said:
Ok_state_fan78 said:
No mention of the transfer from Texas State, Dalton Cooper. How is he looking?
He has been out for about a week now with a plantar fasciitis issue in one of his feet, it is like bone spurs! He should be back probably this Wednesday! He and Cole Birmingham are as strong as Brahma Bulls!!!
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In reply to DontTreadOnPete • 4:12p, 4/11/23
DontTreadOnPete said:
I'm more concerned that Springfield is looking like one of our top couple linemen.
that seems like an odd statement to make, considering the folks that are trained to evaluate players don't seem to agree with you. Gundy and Dickey apparently like him, because he continues to show up in the starting lineup.

Pro Football Focus seems to think he did okay... not sure why you're so down on him...

This is from a DOK article...

It's hard to envision any individual position already locked up entering spring. Brooks, who transferred from Vanderbilt last year, impressed at guard when he got the chance down the stretch, so he's the favorite there. Joe Michalski showed improvement at center when Wilson was out.

A former walk-on, Jake Springfield has played over 2,000 snaps in his career, and according to PFF, he was the top graded offensive lineman last year among returners.

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/cowboys/2023/03/21/oklahoma-state-football-offensive-line-depth-chart-2023-osu-cowboys-spring-practice/70026882007/

the kid is out there busting his butt and deserves his chance to live his dream, preferably without the so-called fans constantly snarking him mostly out of ignorance
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In reply to Ok_state_fan78 • 5:16p, 4/11/23
He has Plantar Fasciitis
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In reply to RodeoPoke • 3:33p, 4/12/23
RodeoPoke said:
DontTreadOnPete said:
I'm more concerned that Springfield is looking like one of our top couple linemen.
that seems like an odd statement to make, considering the folks that are trained to evaluate players don't seem to agree with you. Gundy and Dickey apparently like him, because he continues to show up in the starting lineup.

Pro Football Focus seems to think he did okay... not sure why you're so down on him...

This is from a DOK article...

It's hard to envision any individual position already locked up entering spring. Brooks, who transferred from Vanderbilt last year, impressed at guard when he got the chance down the stretch, so he's the favorite there. Joe Michalski showed improvement at center when Wilson was out.

A former walk-on, Jake Springfield has played over 2,000 snaps in his career, and according to PFF, he was the top graded offensive lineman last year among returners.

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/college/cowboys/2023/03/21/oklahoma-state-football-offensive-line-depth-chart-2023-osu-cowboys-spring-practice/70026882007/

the kid is out there busting his butt and deserves his chance to live his dream, preferably without the so-called fans constantly snarking him mostly out of ignorance


Of course Cali never snarks on anyone out of ignorance.
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