Oklahoma State University Athletics
Statement from Oklahoma State Athletic Director Mike Holder and Football Coach Mike Gundy on the Passing of Boone Pickens
September 11, 2019 | General
STILLWATER – Please see below comments from Oklahoma State Athletic Director Mike Holder and football coach Mike Gundy on the passing of Boone Pickens.
Mike Holder, Oklahoma State Athletic Director
"The greatest Cowboy of them all has taken his last ride. It will never be the same again. We could never thank him enough for all that he did for our university. He gave us everything he had and all that he asked in return was that we play by the rules and dream big. He was living proof that anything is possible if you're wearing orange. 'Great ride Cowboy, great ride!'"
Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State Football Coach
"Mr. Pickens is a big part of our success and we're all thankful for the lasting impact he's had on Oklahoma State, both athletically and academically. It would have been difficult for us to climb as high we have without him. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who has had a greater impact on a university than Mr. Pickens has had at Oklahoma State. He'll be missed, but his legacy here will live on for a long time to come."
Oklahoma State University will hold a public "Celebration of Life" ceremony for Boone Pickens at Gallagher-Iba Arena. A date has not been set for the event. Details will be provided when they are available.
Mike Holder, Oklahoma State Athletic Director
"The greatest Cowboy of them all has taken his last ride. It will never be the same again. We could never thank him enough for all that he did for our university. He gave us everything he had and all that he asked in return was that we play by the rules and dream big. He was living proof that anything is possible if you're wearing orange. 'Great ride Cowboy, great ride!'"
Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State Football Coach
"Mr. Pickens is a big part of our success and we're all thankful for the lasting impact he's had on Oklahoma State, both athletically and academically. It would have been difficult for us to climb as high we have without him. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who has had a greater impact on a university than Mr. Pickens has had at Oklahoma State. He'll be missed, but his legacy here will live on for a long time to come."
Oklahoma State University will hold a public "Celebration of Life" ceremony for Boone Pickens at Gallagher-Iba Arena. A date has not been set for the event. Details will be provided when they are available.
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