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Experience Leading to Success for Cowboy’s O-Line
September 30, 2022 | Cowboy Football
Preston Wilson is familiar with being put into an uncomfortable situation on the football field.
As a redshirt freshman in 2020, Wilson played in 10 of 11 games for the Cowboys, starting four of the final six games of the year. As a sophomore, he played in all 14 games and earned a captain's spot for the Bedlam win over No. 10 Oklahoma.
Wilson had to learn on the fly early in his career, as has much of the offensive line. Coming out of high school as an offensive tackle, Wilson was forced to move around to fill multiple positions for the Cowboys. Throughout his career, Wilson has started at right tackle, right guard and now become the starting center for Oklahoma State.
"I've learned a lot," Wilson said. "I've learned a lot about my teammates and how we can mesh as a unit. I learned how to be a better leader. I pride myself in being a leader, setting a good example."
His leadership is evident among his position group that has only allowed two sacks of Spencer Sanders, while averaging 163 rushing yards per game through the first three games of the season.
"I think the offensive line stepped up and played a wonderful game," Sanders said following OSU's win over Arizona State. "If any props go to anybody, it goes to the offensive line. They played their tail off and had a wonderful game."
Running back Dominic Richardson also heaped praise for his offensive line after their physical win over the Sun Devils. Against Arizona State, Richardson tallied his third 100-yard game of his career and first of the season in a 131-yard outing on 27 carries.
"I couldn't do it without my offensive line, man," Richardson said. "They start waking up and we're into business."
An important key to the Cowboys success has been the depth at the offensive line positions and their ability to rotate in and out throughout the game. Newcomers Jason Brooks Jr. and Tyrone Webber have given the starting five some well-deserved rest throughout the first three games, but more importantly gained valuable learning experiences that will only help the Cowboys as they push towards another shot at the Big 12 Championship.
"Excited to have those guys be able to step in and help us and give breaks where it's needed," Wilson said. "It's ultimately a great addition to have those guys, that we have enough depth to be able to do that."
As a redshirt freshman in 2020, Wilson played in 10 of 11 games for the Cowboys, starting four of the final six games of the year. As a sophomore, he played in all 14 games and earned a captain's spot for the Bedlam win over No. 10 Oklahoma.
Wilson had to learn on the fly early in his career, as has much of the offensive line. Coming out of high school as an offensive tackle, Wilson was forced to move around to fill multiple positions for the Cowboys. Throughout his career, Wilson has started at right tackle, right guard and now become the starting center for Oklahoma State.
"I've learned a lot," Wilson said. "I've learned a lot about my teammates and how we can mesh as a unit. I learned how to be a better leader. I pride myself in being a leader, setting a good example."
His leadership is evident among his position group that has only allowed two sacks of Spencer Sanders, while averaging 163 rushing yards per game through the first three games of the season.
"I think the offensive line stepped up and played a wonderful game," Sanders said following OSU's win over Arizona State. "If any props go to anybody, it goes to the offensive line. They played their tail off and had a wonderful game."
Running back Dominic Richardson also heaped praise for his offensive line after their physical win over the Sun Devils. Against Arizona State, Richardson tallied his third 100-yard game of his career and first of the season in a 131-yard outing on 27 carries.
"I couldn't do it without my offensive line, man," Richardson said. "They start waking up and we're into business."
An important key to the Cowboys success has been the depth at the offensive line positions and their ability to rotate in and out throughout the game. Newcomers Jason Brooks Jr. and Tyrone Webber have given the starting five some well-deserved rest throughout the first three games, but more importantly gained valuable learning experiences that will only help the Cowboys as they push towards another shot at the Big 12 Championship.
"Excited to have those guys be able to step in and help us and give breaks where it's needed," Wilson said. "It's ultimately a great addition to have those guys, that we have enough depth to be able to do that."
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