Cowboys need happy new year
Happy new year, sports fans.
No one needs a good ’08 more than Oklahoma State football.
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How will we look back on the Oklahoma State Cowboys in 2007?
There’s one more game to come, of course. The Insight Bowl kicks off only a few hours before the new year rings in. A win against Indiana, and the Cowboys finish 7-6. A loss, and they finish 6-7. Either way, their record will be no better this season than it was a season ago. Could be worse, could be the same.
So, what does that say about the state of O-State? Have the Cowboys progressed or regressed? Have they moved forward or just treaded water this season?
Wins and losses won’t tell the whole story, though it will surely be a black mark against the current regime if this squad finishes with a losing record. In a year that the Cowboys were expected to be a dark horse to contend not only in the Big 12 but also in the country, a losing season isn’t acceptable.
But even if the Cowboys finish with a winning record, the best they can say is that they treaded water this season.
The same problems that plagued this program a year ago continue to plague it. Inconsistent play is an issue the Cowboys just can’t seem to overcome. You just never knew what kind of performance to expect, and that is the sign of a programs still searching for solid footing.
Also, the defense remains a problem. First-year defensive coordinator Tim Beckman looks like an improvement over Vance Bedford, but the production on the field sure hasn’t improved much.
Then, there are the games that the Cowboys weren’t that competitive. A year ago, the only game you could say that about was Texas. By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, you knew OSU had no chance. This year, that happened much more often. Troy. Kansas. Oklahoma. Even the game at Georgia was pretty much over by the final frame.
So, no matter what the Cowboys’ final record says, 2007 was no better than 2006. Call it worse. Call it the same. But you can’t call it better.
Safe to say, if anyone needs a happy 2008, it’s the Cowboys.
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Comments
I’ll give you my cell if you e-mail me back. I appreciate your honest jounalism regardless of the feedback. I mean what I say.
Why don’t you come out and say it. You don’t like the Cowboys — no matter what. What else can one read from your column. If you can’t print something positive, then leave it out. What’s your problem .. Gundy?
We all have our opinions and whatever Jenni says I disagree. So I CAN say the cowboys were better in 2007!
Jenni, you’d be better off with a Crispy Creme in your mouth. This was an improved season but, not being a sports writer, you wouldn’t know. What’s painfully pathetic is you’re not the only misrepresenting hack that the Jokelahoman employs. Maybe that’s good news since anyone with any credibility would make your columns immediately appear the misfactual drivel they are. I hope you’re saving money weekly because if you ever lose this job, you’ll be working retail.
Jenni does not even read this post and if she did, she would know to get out of this business. Remember Jenni, you need a hair cut real bad and do something about that ASAP!!!!!
Give Mike Gundy a metal. Its about time someone stood up to egotistical reporters(Jenni Carlson) who “create” stories for their own benefit.
Your facts are “garbage”, your sources are “garbage” and your sports editor is “garbage”….AHAHAHAHAHA…Jenni is a “LOSER”!!!!!
Hey Jen! Great insight! There records are the same so they could not possibly have improved! Way to break it down for us simple folk to understand! The Daily Oklahoman seems to really hire hard hitting professional journalists! Just like US Magazine or The National Enquirer!
You sure are bitter! While they have an identical overall record, you can’t bring yourself to acknowledge that OSU is quite a bit better record-wise (in conference) w/the 2nd toughest schedule in the nation, no less. That has already been recognized as improvement by objective observers …
Affirmative action, thy name is Jenni …