Arizona State

Oklahoma State Defense Better This Week? The Answer is Yes and No

17 days ago by Robert Allen

The effort and energy was there, much better than Baylor and especially the fourth quarter, but the needed stops on third and fourth downs were missing.

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A Sad Story of Good Plan, Lots of Study, and a Penalty Kills the Momentum

18 days ago by Robert Allen

The second half after the delay could of had a much different start if one thing had gone different. A holding penalty on a well planned kickoff return.

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Final Series of Arizona State Game, Glimpse of the Future for Cowboys Offense

18 days ago by Robert Allen

For the fans that stayed around, maybe 8-to-10,000 they got to see the third quarterback on the roster play in true freshman Maealiuaki Smith and the best run play of the day.

HOMECOMING GAME with Arizona State Moved to 2:30 Kick

19 days ago by Robert Allen

With the imminent threat of severe weather on Saturday night the Cowboys Homecoming game has been moved to 2:30 p.m.

Key Matchups and Predictions: Sad Part of the Picture - Three Closest Defenders Won't Play

21 days ago by Robert Allen

It's homecoming and the special uniforms and helmet look cool. The decorations are always cool, but can the Cowboys defense say Boo?

It's Official! Big 12 Conference is 16 Members Strong with Four Members

3 mo ago by Robert Allen

There wasn't the pomp and circumstance there was earlier this summer in Austin, Tex. and Norman, Okla. but the Big 12 quietly became 16-strong on Aug. 2.

Getting to Know the New Big 12

3 mo ago by Robert Allen

Here are some interesting facts about the new make-up of the Big 12 Conference. Something to keep for fun.

Pokes Report Previews Big 12 Football Media Days for Day One - Ollie Gordon Will Be There

4 mo ago by Robert Allen

Oklahoma State and Utah, two of the top picks in the conference with the two most veteran coaches highlight day one of the Big 12 in Las Vegas.

Ranking the Big 12: Safeties and Colorado Comes in Strong with Hunter and Shilo Sanders

4 mo ago by Robert Allen

I'm not picking Colorado high in the Big 12 this season, but they will be as strong as any team at safety with Hunter and Sanders.

Pokes Report's Robert Allen's 2024 Big 12 Predictions Sent in for the Big 12 Media Poll

5 mo ago by Robert Allen

There are log jams galore as I have four teams tied at the top, There are five teams tied at 5-4 in conference play and that group was used to break the tie at the top.

2024 Big 12 Football Recruiting; Pokes Report's Final Grades

9 mo ago by Robert Allen

This was National Signing Day; Feb. 7, 2024; but you would never know it. We will still issue final grades for 2024 Big 12 Football Recruiting.

Plott Wrestled with the Eye of the Pete as No. 3 OSU Takes Care of Arizona State 28-9

9 mo ago by Robert Allen

The Cowboys prepped for an important road trip to No. 5 Missouri with a dominating win over No. 23 Arizona State.

Oklahoma State Commit Tonga Flips to Arizona State

11 mo ago by Robert Allen

One of the two offensive linemen that OSU had a commitment from at Salt Lake City West changed his mind a week from signing day.

Defensive Review: Halftime Promise Kept in Tempe

1 yr ago by Robert Allen

While defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo and his staff met at halftime to decide on adjustments, the defensive players made a promise to each other they delivered on.

Offensive Review: What is Up with the Run Game?

1 yr ago by Robert Allen

In looking back on the offense in the 27-15 win at Arizona State, so many want to talk quarterback, But I'm all about the run game.

Key Match-Ups and Predictions: Pokes to the Desert in Search of Top QB and Win No. Two

1 yr ago by Robert Allen

Just the third trip ever ot Tempe to play Arizona State. The series is tied 2-2 overal and is 1-1 in Tempe. It is a massive second week for the enlarged Big 12.

Arizona State's Dillingham in Second Game as Head Coach Hopes Defense Can Hold Pokes

1 yr ago by Robert Allen

Lots of unknowns this early in the season. Oklahoma State fans want more than they saw last week. Kenny Dillingham wants more to look at to prepare for OSU.

Fun in the Midst of All the Conference Realignment, and Yes - Arizona, ASU and Utah Are In

1 yr ago by Robert Allen

It appears the Big 12 will have 16 members by the time the 2024-25 academic and athletic year begins, so how about some scheduling pods to help the conference office.

Gundy as Nostradamus with Realignment, I Hope He Wrote Arizona and Arizona State

1 yr ago by Robert Allen

Our sources, multiple sources have this realignment business for the Big 12 virtually done. Utah may be a slow motion move, but the rest is done.

Big 12 Up to 13 for 2024, What or Who is Next?

1 yr ago by Robert Allen

The Big 12 will not compete at 13 schools in 2024-25. I've been told by sources on the Oklahoma State campus, the Big 12 Conference office, and still others that more is to come.