He is likely to start at linebacker for the Cowboys this season. He has started in the Big 12 before, been a JC All-American, and this is the only place you'll from him for awhile as he is a first-year Cowboy.

He is an Oklahoma State alum. He is a caring husband, father, and coach that may be one of the best people persons on the Oklahoma State campus. For those reasons Barry Hinson is the right man at the right time to monitor NIL for Oklahoma State.

To say this is unsustainable is an understatement. Read Florida head football coach Billy Napier's comment carefully. It says it all. This really needs to be clarified and fixed because it is already out of hand.

This year Pokes Report will have weekly video and published written journals with new Oklahoma State linebacker Xavier Benson. Benson brings a veteran presence to the defense having started in 2019 at Texas Tech.

Oklahoma State student-athletes now have two ways to go, for profit or non profit, when it comes to seeking NIL opportunities and extra money in college.

Nick Saban started it Wednesday night in Birmingham, Ala. and it continued on Thursday with the response of Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher. Fisher just tried to defend himelf. I honestly think Saban wants to make things better across the board in college athletics.

The NCAA spoke earlier this week with their Transformation Task Force identifying that the current rules regarding recruiting can slow down violations, but what about once athletes are on campus?

Most of the Oklahoma State University athletic department, especially coaches and some administration was at Monday's Cowboys vs. Cancer Golf Classic. Some of the discussion was off fund raising and golf and geared to the big topic in college athletics - NIL.

Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy discussed what went on in Scottsdale, Ariz, at the Big 12 Spring Meetings. Transfer Portal, NIL, and the changing landscapes all included.

NCAA task force led by university administrators set to crack down on NIL and booster that have funneled money to recruits both high school and transfer portal. Crack down on tampering.

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

Following The Spring Finale Oklahoma State defensive end Collin Oliver spent some quality time with Pokes Report and their premium subscribers at Bad Brad's Barbeque.

Collin Oliver has his defensive coordinator excited and he and we are excited about him being at Bad Brad's this Saturday with Pokes Report. There is a FREE VERSION of this story available.

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.

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.

Pretty soon you'll be able to purchase a customized jersey of your favorite Cowboy football player.

You have to ask yourself this college football offseason this question? Just wait, coming up soon right along with March Madness will be transfer portal madness in college hoops. Who is in control and is all of this good for college athletics?

Pokes Report is getting into NIL this season and will be bringing you some exclusive player content.