Now that the Oklahoma State June Camps are over and Mike Gundy and the Cowboys are ramping up the official visits, lets take a look at where the recruiting class of 2023 stands.

I truly believe that Oklahoma State fans have known they had a good football coach. Mike Gundy has overachieved at Oklahoma State even considering the upgrades in facilities. Now national media is coming around.

I was working out in the gym and was reading a story on the future of college athletics by ESPN's Pete Thamel. I have a history with Thamel. Let's say we aren't buddies, but his story I agree with.

Oklahoma State will have Chad Weiberg, Mike Gundy, Mike Boynton, and Jacie Hoyt at the Big 12 Conference Spring Meetings. There is much to discuss.

Oklahoma State athletic director Chad Weiberg communictated with top Cowboys donors on how the department is moving in these critical times.

With seven starters from one of the better defenses in Oklahoma State's football history departed it is reasonable to expect a drop off for 2022. Spring showed if they drop, won't be far.

The Spring Finale concluded and spring football over at Oklahoma State, here is our complete review and analysis on how it went position by position on offense complete with a few surprises.

Easter Sunday turned up extra special for Cowboy football as Zane Flores wrapped up his moved up official visit to Oklahoma State with a pledge to play for the Pokes in the future.

Oklahoma State has moving on about the same pace on NIL as Alabama. That can't be bad. Also, Mike Gundy and Nick Saban have talked with each other about NIL. Both are concerned.

It was a great day with more coaches in attendance than ever for the Gundy Cowboy Coaches Clinic. Talk of recruiting, turbo offense, pressure defense, and more.

We're still looking to see what the format will be for The Spring Finale. We are also looking forward to the development of the offensive line with injured players including center Preston Wilson getting back and the new transfer portal players arriving.

It is rarely discussed but one of the things that needs to be examined, if not decided, is the back-up quarterback position.

Mike Gundy spent about an hour talking one-on-one with Nick Saban. Oddly enough, one of the top offensive linemen both schools are recruiting was there Friday, at OSU next Saturday.

Not quite as fast as Gundy's flight back from Alabama on Friday, the defensive speed and understanding is a highlight so far of spring practice. Now spring football is over halfway finished.

Gundy will be flying to Tuscaloosa to speak at Alabama's coach's clinic and will jet back for Oklahoma State spring practice. The Oklahoma State Football coach's clinic is Friday, April 15.

NIL continues to be the leading shift in the everchanging world of college athletics. Is it a problem, could it hurt team chemistry? Mike Gundy, Dominic Richardson and Cole Birmingham take a crack at answers.

Monday practice cancelled due to flu outbreak, but specialists keep kicking.

Practice report, update on defensive coordinator Derek Mason's transition, and recruiting from the practice field on Friday