It came down to holding a four point lead with just over a minute to go and the beat up Cowboys defense came up a few plays and too many seconds short.
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.
The spring practices have been better each day this week with the pads coming on the second week of spring. Lots of coaches for the clinic and a good number of recruits too.
Three practices, all in helmets, shells, and shorts it's hard to learn much but we did learn some as the Cowboys get ready to don the pads on Monday, March 27.
A mixture of some sixth-year seniors and some young up and coming defensive players played well enough on defense for Oklahoma State to win a number of games including the bowl.
Remember this one? I know we put out Part Two about two weeks ago, but we always knew we were saving Part Three for the grand finale. It is the position on defense that lost the most, but may have the brightest future. The safeties will be fun.
Oklahoma State was back at it as they have two more days of practice before an off day on Saturday and then a scrimmage on Sunday. We think we have a bead on the newcomers that will play.
