Oklahoma State University Athletics
Getting to know the newcomers: Alex Odiari
September 01, 2005 | Cowboy Football
Q: Why did you choose Oklahoma State when you had offers from other schools?
A: Because of coach (Mike) Gundy and Ricky Price. Coach Gundy wants to win games, and I feel this team is on the rise. This can be a championship team, and all they needed was a couple guys, so I came here to help. Plus, OSU has great tradition and great fans.
Q: You've been working with some pretty talented guys at linebacker. What is the biggest thing you've learned from them?
A: They don't crap. Their main focus is to come in, take care of business and get out. The person I've learned a lot from is Jamar Ransom because he plays with a lot of intensity and a lot of energy.
Q: Coach Todd Bradford is your linebacker coach. How has it been working with him so far?
A: Coach Bradford has been treating me really good. He's been staying up on me and making me work hard. He's pushing me every way he can to make sure I can do everything I can do.
Q: You played high school ball in Texas, which is a pretty big deal. Is there any comparison to it and the college game so far?
A: In high school you get a lot of hype and attention because Texas is such a big place for football. If you're a top recruit there, you can pretty much play anywhere. I was already in pretty good shape, but coach (Rob) Glass helped me get in better shape. The first two weeks are a very fast at this level, but now it feels normal. That and the guys are bigger.
Q: Who was your favorite player growing up?
A: My favorite player is Ray Lewis. He has a lot of heart and leadership.
Q: It's early on, but you're thinking about being a sports agent. First off why?
A: Because I know how to talk. I could convince people to get money from them. I will have ways to talk to make you think it's a good deal. If someone doesn't want to deal, I'll keep on bugging them until they make up their mind.
Q; If you were Terrel Owen's agent, how would you handle the situation?
A: If I was T.O.'s agent, I'd call Andy Reid and tell him my man is not showing up until he gets his money. T.O. is one of the best receivers in the NFL, just behind Randy Moss. As far as I believe, he's one of the top players in the league, so I'd ask for a trade. I would then get him to play for the Baltimore Ravens, so he could play with Ray Lewis and they could get a championship.
