Washington State @ Oklahoma State: A Disney Movie Miracle?

by CincyJoe on Aug 31, 2010 10:26 AM CDT in Oklahoma State Cowboys Football

I've talked to a lot of OSU fans about the home opener this Saturday against the Washington State Cougars and not one has uttered a word about anything other than a dominating victory.

Fair enough..

The Cougars managed just one win last year, going 1-11 overall and 0-8 in Pac-10 play. They were outgained by almost 300 yards per game and finished dead last in every statistical category you'd want to finish first in. They were quite literally, terrible. It would take a "Disney Movie Miracle" (thanks Cozmo!) for them to pull out the win in Stillwater this weekend and we've all seen that movie a time or two.

The only thing that you might be able to talk me in to being a bit nervous about is...

Jeff Tuel

The Cougs decided to take the redshirt off Tuel last season, and he responded very well in limited action. In his first game, he faced the USC defense and was 14-of-22 passing for 130 yards. Against Cal, he had the second-greatest passing performance in Cougar freshman history with 354 yards. This total is topped only by Drew Bledsoe's 385-yard total against Arizona in 1990.

Oklahoma State has traditionally struggled against the spread style of offense and that is exactly what Washington State runs. If the offensive line improves enough to give Tuel time to get the ball downfield, he could have a serviceable day. A quick score or two could give the Coug's confidence, and confidence from a team that has nothing to lose can be dangerous. I certainly don't expect this to happen, but if you see Tuel completing long passes early, we could be in for a better game than most expect.

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True, if Tuel gets hot it could be a long day,

But that’s assuming their o-line keeps him from having his spine removed. But, I think that as bad as their defense is, if we score 20 points we win. Also, we can sit in a nickel defense all day because I don’t think they will rush for more than 70 yards total.

by AUKingOState on Aug 31, 2010 12:15 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Agreed..

I like the idea of writing about “how we might lose” but this was hard as shit…. Tuel is literally the only thing that I see that “might” work against us “if” he has a huge day. And that is a BIG if..

by CincyJoe on Aug 31, 2010 1:32 PM CDT reply actions

Being the 1st game of the season

The Special Teams unit will have a significant impact. I expect to our return teams to do all kinds of damage to Wash St.

by osumike17 on Aug 31, 2010 1:53 PM CDT reply actions

If you don't consider the worst,

It might actually happen. I hope our boys are wanting to crack skulls Saturday and ruin WSU’s whole season. We will see. The offense in particular should be jacked up since it’s their first time running it. And our d ends have a legit shot a 4+ sacks, which would be sweet.

by AUKingOState on Aug 31, 2010 1:56 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

That would be sweet...

Would love to see Richetti/Ugo rack them up. I can’t f’ing wait to watch that actually..

by CincyJoe on Aug 31, 2010 2:43 PM CDT reply actions

I dont know guys.

I heard the Washington St team was struggling something awfull. Nothing was clicking, teammates were fighting, it was as if all hope was lost. Then Tuel called a players meeting in the old Gym and gave a motivating speech about football, teamwork, honor, and life. The players got really pumped up and had a montage of them getting a little bit better over an unspecified amount of time. It was really cool, there was music and everything. I look for us to look like we are in complete control of the game and be up by 3 TDs at Halftime, only for Coach Wulff to delivery a motivating halftime speech and the Cougars to comeback and win with a quadruple reverse in the last seconds of the game. W State wins 28-24

Always have faith in God, yourself, and the Cowboys.
-Eddie Sutton

by Cozmo23 on Sep 1, 2010 8:15 AM CDT reply actions

I'll find your soul

And kick it’s ass if that happens.

by AUKingOState on Sep 1, 2010 8:28 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I heard that

Once practices started falling apart, and it looked all hope was lost, things took an even worse turn… the lovable old equipment manager had a heart-attack and was rushed to the hospital. Once the key members of the team heard about it they immediately went to see “ol scruffy”, expecting the worse. When Tuel, Simone, and Montgomery arrived at ol scruffy’s bedside, things looked bleak. Ol Scruffy was hooked up to tubes, eyes closed, and at peace. The three athletes looked at each other, exchanged knowing nods… then Tuel broke the silence, “Let’s get back to practice, play our butts off, and win this thing for Ol Scruffy the equipment manager.”

Simone and Montgomery put their arms around Tuel in agreement, then just as the boys were turning to walk out of the room.. Simone felt a hand grab his arm. He turned to see Ol Scruffy holding him, he was awake and looking at the three athletes, a tear rolling down his cheek. Ol Scruffy’s lips quivered, then in his raspy old voice he said, “Boys.. I’m an old man, I’ve been equipment managing here since before your daddys were born. But one thing I haven’t seen, is a win in Stillwater. You boys do that for me, and you will make Ol Scruffy here one happy man.”

At that, the old equipment manager fell back into a deep sleep. Tuel, Simone, and Montgomery looked at each other again, this time knowing how much this game with Oklahoma State really means, and walked out of the hospital poised to make history in Stillwater.

Cowboys Ride For Free

by samuelbryant on Sep 1, 2010 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions