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Hidden Pillars of Success: Elite Centers Have Shaped Oklahoma State Football

The play starts with the center and sometimes it's success rides with the guy that snaps the football.
July 23, 2025
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(Robert Allen of Pokes Report contributed to this story.)

STILLWATER – In the age of highlight reels, Heisman hopefuls, and high-flying offenses, the most critical position in football often goes unnoticed by the average fan: center. While quarterbacks and skill players capture headlines, it is the center who ensures the engine runs smoothly—executing flawless snaps, orchestrating protection schemes, and anchoring the offensive line.

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Hidden Pillars of Success: Elite Centers Have Shaped Oklahoma State Football

1,721 Views | 2 Replies | Last: 4 mo ago by GreyGhost
Joe Khatib
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Robert, I think Johnny Wilson deserves a mention as well! He was a two year starter (2018-2019) on very good offensive units plus he blocked for two thousand yard rushers in Justice Hill in 2018 and of course Chuba Hubbard in 2019! He was one of those tough hard nosed unheralded recruits who came out of West Texas!!!
GreyGhost
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I agree that Wilson deserves an honorable mention. The scope of the article was 10 win seasons.
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