Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowboys Wrap Up Day Three In San Diego
December 28, 2008 | Cowboy Football
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Oklahoma State football team worked its way through a businesslike one-hour, 40-minute practice in shorts and shoulder pads under sunny skies at the University of San Diego's Torero Stadium Saturday morning then enjoyed a trip to Sea World.
Perhaps the most notable item coming out of Saturday's practice was the arrival of wide receiver Damian Davis and defensive lineman Ahmad Jones, both of whom had travel delays coming into San Diego.
While Oklahoma State's first two practices were fairly loose, it was clear Saturday that the Cowboys have locked into game mode as their Tuesday clash with Pac-10 power Oregon at the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl draws nearer.
“Our team is fairly mature and they understand that as the game gets closer, they need to get more focused,” Coach Mike Gundy said. “They've had a good time here the last three days, which is part of it and we want them to do that, but from this point on we'll start to be more focused.”
As a key part of Oklahoma State's defensive unit, linebacker Orie Lemon said discipline and preparation are two of the focus points for the defense leading up to Saturday's game.
“We are going to run up together as a defense and play our assignments,” Lemon said. “We've been in the film room these last couple of days, then we come out and practice so we can get the job done on the field.”
Gundy said that similar to the Cowboy defense, Oregon's defense hasn't gotten the respect it deserves.
“Oregon has made plays on defense. They have gone up against people who can move the ball pretty well, but they've got good skill in the secondary and guys that can get to the passer, so we have got a lot of respect for their defense,” Gundy said. “These are two evenly-matched teams.”
After Saturday's practice ended, the Cowboys packed into buses and traveled to Sea World, where several players participated in the Dolphin Encounters attraction. Cornerback Perrish Cox was included in that group.
“I was a little nervous around the dolphins but it was a lot of fun,” Cox said through the splashes of water on his sunglasses. “It was a good experience and I'm glad we did it.”
Several other players and coaches crammed into a packed Shamu Theater to watch Sea World's most famous resident, with offensive line coach Joe Wickline getting drenched by the killer whale and defensive linemen Swanson Miller and Ugo Chinasa joining wide receiver Hubert Anyiam in scampering up the aisles to avoid a soaking of their own.
“We've had a lot of fun coming out here and seeing new places, Lemon said. “Most of us have never been here before so it's been an exciting deal.”
The Cowboys will enjoy and lunch and tour of the U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard Sunday before taking the field for their fourth practice at the University of San Diego.
Perhaps the most notable item coming out of Saturday's practice was the arrival of wide receiver Damian Davis and defensive lineman Ahmad Jones, both of whom had travel delays coming into San Diego.
While Oklahoma State's first two practices were fairly loose, it was clear Saturday that the Cowboys have locked into game mode as their Tuesday clash with Pac-10 power Oregon at the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl draws nearer.
“Our team is fairly mature and they understand that as the game gets closer, they need to get more focused,” Coach Mike Gundy said. “They've had a good time here the last three days, which is part of it and we want them to do that, but from this point on we'll start to be more focused.”
As a key part of Oklahoma State's defensive unit, linebacker Orie Lemon said discipline and preparation are two of the focus points for the defense leading up to Saturday's game.
“We are going to run up together as a defense and play our assignments,” Lemon said. “We've been in the film room these last couple of days, then we come out and practice so we can get the job done on the field.”
Gundy said that similar to the Cowboy defense, Oregon's defense hasn't gotten the respect it deserves.
“Oregon has made plays on defense. They have gone up against people who can move the ball pretty well, but they've got good skill in the secondary and guys that can get to the passer, so we have got a lot of respect for their defense,” Gundy said. “These are two evenly-matched teams.”
After Saturday's practice ended, the Cowboys packed into buses and traveled to Sea World, where several players participated in the Dolphin Encounters attraction. Cornerback Perrish Cox was included in that group.
“I was a little nervous around the dolphins but it was a lot of fun,” Cox said through the splashes of water on his sunglasses. “It was a good experience and I'm glad we did it.”
Several other players and coaches crammed into a packed Shamu Theater to watch Sea World's most famous resident, with offensive line coach Joe Wickline getting drenched by the killer whale and defensive linemen Swanson Miller and Ugo Chinasa joining wide receiver Hubert Anyiam in scampering up the aisles to avoid a soaking of their own.
“We've had a lot of fun coming out here and seeing new places, Lemon said. “Most of us have never been here before so it's been an exciting deal.”
The Cowboys will enjoy and lunch and tour of the U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard Sunday before taking the field for their fourth practice at the University of San Diego.
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