Oklahoma State University Athletics
OSU Head Coach Mike Gundy Quotes
May 01, 2008 | Cowboy Football
Oklahoma State Head Coach Mike Gundy
On Thurman Thomas Being Elected To The College Football Hall of Fame
“It is well deserved. He is one of the best college backs to play the game. He has always been a great all-around back and that was showcased more in the NFL because of the offense he played in here at Oklahoma State. He didn't catch a lot of passes.”
“Thurman has always been a great competitor. He kind of set the stage here. I know (former OSU All-Americans) Ernest Anderson and Terry Miller came before him, but Thurman really grabbed national attention and he brought a lot more attention to Oklahoma State when he played in the NFL. I don't think there is any question that his time here at Oklahoma State is deserving of being in the Hall of Fame.”
On What Made Thomas A Special Running Back
“His competitiveness and his practice habits. Thurman worked extremely hard in practice every day. It was important to him. He was very, very competitive in practice and on game day. That is what separated him from other players. He was an all-around back. He blocked, he ran the ball effectively, he understood protections and was a good receiver.”
On His Memories Of Playing With Thomas At Oklahoma State
“I remember more about him in practice than I do in games, because he was such a leader in practice. His practice was as impressive as anybody I have been around. The game we played in the (1987) Sun Bowl where the conditions were terrible and he was the MVP is the game I remember more than any.”
On What This Means For Oklahoma State
“Thurman has always been very loyal to Oklahoma State and he has made that known. He has been proud that he played and spent time here at Oklahoma State. Anytime you have a player of that caliber get inducted into the Hall of Fame, it brings a lot of recognition to Oklahoma State and continues the tradition we have had here with tailbacks. The combination of him being proud he is from Oklahoma State and Oklahoma State being proud of what he has been able to accomplish is a tribute to both parties.”
On Thurman Thomas Being Elected To The College Football Hall of Fame
“It is well deserved. He is one of the best college backs to play the game. He has always been a great all-around back and that was showcased more in the NFL because of the offense he played in here at Oklahoma State. He didn't catch a lot of passes.”
“Thurman has always been a great competitor. He kind of set the stage here. I know (former OSU All-Americans) Ernest Anderson and Terry Miller came before him, but Thurman really grabbed national attention and he brought a lot more attention to Oklahoma State when he played in the NFL. I don't think there is any question that his time here at Oklahoma State is deserving of being in the Hall of Fame.”
On What Made Thomas A Special Running Back
“His competitiveness and his practice habits. Thurman worked extremely hard in practice every day. It was important to him. He was very, very competitive in practice and on game day. That is what separated him from other players. He was an all-around back. He blocked, he ran the ball effectively, he understood protections and was a good receiver.”
On His Memories Of Playing With Thomas At Oklahoma State
“I remember more about him in practice than I do in games, because he was such a leader in practice. His practice was as impressive as anybody I have been around. The game we played in the (1987) Sun Bowl where the conditions were terrible and he was the MVP is the game I remember more than any.”
On What This Means For Oklahoma State
“Thurman has always been very loyal to Oklahoma State and he has made that known. He has been proud that he played and spent time here at Oklahoma State. Anytime you have a player of that caliber get inducted into the Hall of Fame, it brings a lot of recognition to Oklahoma State and continues the tradition we have had here with tailbacks. The combination of him being proud he is from Oklahoma State and Oklahoma State being proud of what he has been able to accomplish is a tribute to both parties.”
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