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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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