Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowboys Shine in Oklahoma City Football Scrimmage
June 21, 1999 | Cowboy Football
April 3, 1999
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Oklahoma State took spring football practice on the road Saturday afternoon as the Cowboys staged a major scrimmage at Oklahoma City's Taft Stadium.
For the second straight year, OSU Head Coach Bob Simmons and staff conducted a free clinic for area youngsters just before the Cowboys took part in a 100-play scrimmage. The clinic was attended by approximately 250 kids ranging in age from kindergarten to eighth grade.
The scrimmage, played in front of about 3,000 fans, produced positive results on both sides of the football. Quarterback Tony Lindsay completed 12 of 17 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown. Lindsay also rushed 10 times for 32 yards and another touchdown.
Oklahoma State's offense produced four touchdowns, including Lindsay's 17-yard run and a 14 yard pass from Lindsay to tight end Garrett Steggs. Gabe Lindsay, Tony's younger brother, scored on a 28-yard pass from B. J. Tiger and tailback Jamaal Fobbs completed the scoring with a 17-yard run.
The Cowboy defense also produced highlights, including interceptions by Marcus Jones and Evan Howell and an eight-tackle performance by Robbie Gillem. The Cowboy defense also produced six quarterback sacks during the extended scrimmage session.
Three OSU quarterbacks combined for nearly 300 passing yards. In addition to Lindsay's 177, sophomore B.J. Tiger completed 10 of 13 for 101 yards and a touchdown. Michael Cox added 21 yards on two-of-five.
Oklahoma State will continue spring drills next week with practices on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The annual Orange-White Spring Game is scheduled for Saturday, April 10 at 2 p.m., on Lewis Field.
Scrimmage Statistics
Passing: Lindsay, 12-17-177; Tiger, 10-13-101; Cox, 2-5-21
Rushing: Fobbs, 9-37; T. Lindsay, 10-32; Kevin Brown, 4-30; G. Lindsay, 8-26; Tiger, 13-14.
Receiving: Steggs, 2-29; Howell, 2-32; White, 3-28; G. Lindsay, 1-28; Richardson, 1-28
