Oklahoma State University Athletics
Gundy Speaks to Media as Cowboys Turn Attention to Season Opener
August 17, 2020 | Cowboy Football
Aug. 17 Media Session
STILLWATER – Mike Gundy addressed the media Monday morning as Oklahoma State held its first day of fall classes.
The Cowboy football team is focused on the upcoming season as it begins another week of practice after the season seemed to be in jeopardy last week when the Pac 12 and Big 10 conferences suspended their fall football seasons.
"I think the lack of direction has been the most difficult thing for the players," Gundy said. "As coaches we have to adjust and play the hand we have been dealt. Once the Big 12 said we are playing football, it changed the overall state of the program because we had direction. We have had to make adjustments over and over again, but now everybody is in a great frame of mind. We have had great practices and it feels normal, which is a good feeling to have."
Ahead of a promising season for the Cowboys, the team has had an ESPN crew following them around the facilities as they begin practice under unique circumstances for the ESPN+ documentary series, Our Time: Oklahoma State Football.
"It's been fun having those guys around," Gundy said of the ESPN crew. " I think it's good for our players, good for our staff and good for people to see the inside of Cowboy football and our culture here. They have an inside look as they're involved with everything. It's not the easiest thing for coaches because we try to stay the course when it comes to working on football all the time, but you have to make certain exceptions when you have a crew following you around like ESPN is doing with us this year."
While Oklahoma State returns three of the most explosive playmakers in the nation on the offensive side of the ball, the defense returns 10 of 11 starters from last season's squad. Playmakers on that side of the ball has the coaching staff ready to see the defense get to work on the field this season.
"I'm really excited about our defense," Gundy said. "Their attitude, the way they are flying around, their encouragement and enthusiasm has been fantastic. We have a number of guys who have a lot of snaps on that side of the ball and that is the way it should be in practice. I like our schemes and the attitudes of our players. I'm looking forward to the next two weeks of practice then watching them play in a game."
The Cowboys open the season at home against in-state opponent, Tulsa, on September 12.
STILLWATER – Mike Gundy addressed the media Monday morning as Oklahoma State held its first day of fall classes.
The Cowboy football team is focused on the upcoming season as it begins another week of practice after the season seemed to be in jeopardy last week when the Pac 12 and Big 10 conferences suspended their fall football seasons.
"I think the lack of direction has been the most difficult thing for the players," Gundy said. "As coaches we have to adjust and play the hand we have been dealt. Once the Big 12 said we are playing football, it changed the overall state of the program because we had direction. We have had to make adjustments over and over again, but now everybody is in a great frame of mind. We have had great practices and it feels normal, which is a good feeling to have."
Ahead of a promising season for the Cowboys, the team has had an ESPN crew following them around the facilities as they begin practice under unique circumstances for the ESPN+ documentary series, Our Time: Oklahoma State Football.
"It's been fun having those guys around," Gundy said of the ESPN crew. " I think it's good for our players, good for our staff and good for people to see the inside of Cowboy football and our culture here. They have an inside look as they're involved with everything. It's not the easiest thing for coaches because we try to stay the course when it comes to working on football all the time, but you have to make certain exceptions when you have a crew following you around like ESPN is doing with us this year."
While Oklahoma State returns three of the most explosive playmakers in the nation on the offensive side of the ball, the defense returns 10 of 11 starters from last season's squad. Playmakers on that side of the ball has the coaching staff ready to see the defense get to work on the field this season.
"I'm really excited about our defense," Gundy said. "Their attitude, the way they are flying around, their encouragement and enthusiasm has been fantastic. We have a number of guys who have a lot of snaps on that side of the ball and that is the way it should be in practice. I like our schemes and the attitudes of our players. I'm looking forward to the next two weeks of practice then watching them play in a game."
The Cowboys open the season at home against in-state opponent, Tulsa, on September 12.
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