http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/school/60 Recent Yardbarker Articles: Oklahoma State Cowboys en-us Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy says injured quarterback Zac Robinson has resumed throwing and should play for the 11th-ranked Cowboys on Saturday at Oklahoma. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:22:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Oklahoma_State_Cowboys_Zac_Robinson_throwing_again/1619023 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Oklahoma_State_Cowboys_Zac_Robinson_throwing_again/1619023 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Oklahoma_State_Cowboys_Zac_Robinson_throwing_again/1619023 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/5/f58f0764b00c0b5854963c8f85e25c7bce915a0f/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90415241.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0E86CA73B3C3BBE57ED7C51B8073897CBC31CB26AAD7B55F2.jpg Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Monday injured quarterback Zac Robinson has resumed throwing and should play for the 11th-ranked Cowboys on Saturday at Oklahoma. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:04:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Robinson_throwing_for_Oklahoma_State_could_play_Sat/1619154 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Robinson_throwing_for_Oklahoma_State_could_play_Sat/1619154 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Robinson_throwing_for_Oklahoma_State_could_play_Sat/1619154 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/2/92953b1d644a395661110507a86c70d6790320fc/small/Texas_v_Oklahoma_174d.jpg Making the morning rounds. • Have you ever watched a fourth quarter comeback ... on Weeden? I'm not at Oklahoma State practices, obviously, but it's hard to believe after watching third-stringer Brandon Weeden bring the Cowboys from behind with two fourth quarter touchdown passes against Colorado Thursday night that the former minor leaguer has been consistently outplayed by top backup Alex Cate, who was 0-for-11 in his first start in place of injured Zac Robinson. OSU coaches s... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:19:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Headlinin_Weeden_to_the_rescue/1600939 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Headlinin_Weeden_to_the_rescue/1600939 Without quarterback Zac Robinson (concussion), No. 12 Oklahoma State was almost victims of the first big upset of Week 12. The Cowboys needed a fourth quarter touchdown reception by Justin Blackmon from Brandon Weeden and two big defensive stops to beat Colorado, 31-28 on Thursday night. Turnovers almost doomed OK State. They lost three fumbles on the [...] Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/No_12_Oklahoma_State_hangs_on_vs_Colorado/1600759 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/No_12_Oklahoma_State_hangs_on_vs_Colorado/1600759 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/No_12_Oklahoma_State_hangs_on_vs_Colorado/1600759 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/3/53cadcc647418af079bc915f26141ac83cf3f3d6/small/Oklahoma_State_v_6186.jpg Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy expects senior quarterback Zac Robinson to play Thursday night against Colorado, despite a violent helmet-to-helmet hit that knocked him out of the Cowboys' victory over Texas Tech Saturday night with a head injury. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:35:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Oklahoma_State_Cowboys_coach_Mike_Gundy_expects_QB_Zac_Robinson_to_play_vs_Colorado_Buffaloes/1571644 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Oklahoma_State_Cowboys_coach_Mike_Gundy_expects_QB_Zac_Robinson_to_play_vs_Colorado_Buffaloes/1571644 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Oklahoma_State_Cowboys_coach_Mike_Gundy_expects_QB_Zac_Robinson_to_play_vs_Colorado_Buffaloes/1571644 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/a/2aa569a24bb3c73595b1c68a4b07b04de66e3d35/small/Oklahoma_State_v_aa80.jpg Barring an injury, this was always going to be Dez Bryant's last season at Oklahoma State -- All-American receivers who hang out with future Hall-of-Famers tend to have a rather low retention rate for their senior year -- and his suspension for lying to the NCAA last month about his relationship with Deion Sanders only made the leap that much more inevitable. With Bryant's final appeal officially denied today, his high school coach confirmed for the Oklahoman that Dez is officially d... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:39:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/We_Hardly_Knew_Ye_Prep_coach_confirms_Dez_Bryant_already_working_toward_draft/1508754 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/We_Hardly_Knew_Ye_Prep_coach_confirms_Dez_Bryant_already_working_toward_draft/1508754 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/We_Hardly_Knew_Ye_Prep_coach_confirms_Dez_Bryant_already_working_toward_draft/1508754 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/4/9429ec2177688d88ad66db4b5912fad5b69043ee/small/Oklahoma_State_v_48e1.jpg Barring an injury, this was always going to be Dez Bryant's last season at Oklahoma State -- All-American receivers who hang out with future Hall-of-Famers tend to have a rather low retention rate for their senior year -- and his suspension for lying to the NCAA last month about his relationship with Deion Sanders only made the leap that much more inevitable. With Bryant's final appeal officially denied today, his high school coach confirmed for the Oklahoman that Dez is officially d... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:39:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/We_Hardly_Knew_Ye_High_school_coach_confirms_Dez_Bryant_already_in_draft_prep/1508604 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/We_Hardly_Knew_Ye_High_school_coach_confirms_Dez_Bryant_already_in_draft_prep/1508604 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/We_Hardly_Knew_Ye_High_school_coach_confirms_Dez_Bryant_already_in_draft_prep/1508604 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/b/cb80910fcfdcb8036b76926c72defca1811b5e17/small/90357898.jpg Huh?Allow us to explain.Oklahoma State star wide receiver Dez Bryant had a perfectly legal “relationship” with Deon Sanders. The NCAA sent their “investigators” to talk to Bryant about this entirely legal “relationship,” and Bryant panicked and lied to the investigators.So what did they NCAA do when they discovered that a player lied to them about something that was perfectly legal? Easy, they suspended him for the ENTIRE SEASON!Why you ask? Isn’t it obvious?Deon Sanders (the subject of these... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:03:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/OKLAHOMA_STATE_RECEIVER_SUSPENDED_BY_NCAA_BECAUSE_OF_FLORIDA_STATE/1463908 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/OKLAHOMA_STATE_RECEIVER_SUSPENDED_BY_NCAA_BECAUSE_OF_FLORIDA_STATE/1463908 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/OKLAHOMA_STATE_RECEIVER_SUSPENDED_BY_NCAA_BECAUSE_OF_FLORIDA_STATE/1463908 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/b/cb80910fcfdcb8036b76926c72defca1811b5e17/small/90357898.jpg Well the Pac 10 is up for grabs, and Mark Richt could use a big win. Other than that the weekend would be entirely more interesting if Dez Bryant wasn't suspended.5. Central Michigan at Boston College EaglesIs this game big? No, but it at least has some intrigue. The Chippawas are on the cusp of being ranked and they get another BCS team on the road to join the top 25. The Pick: Eagles by 24. West Virginia at South FloridaAm I reaching a bit with this game too? Ya a little bit, but WVU is... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:09:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_Big_5_College_Football_Games_of_Week_9/1457033 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_Big_5_College_Football_Games_of_Week_9/1457033 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_Big_5_College_Football_Games_of_Week_9/1457033 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/e/8ebb97e9d34f582b3dc602fe429c42eb719654ef/small/Oklahoma_State_v_5f32.jpg With a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms Sunday, there's a good chance the roof at Cowboys Stadium will be closed. Considering the Falcons are 11-2 in indoor games under second-year coach Mike Smith and 4-4 in outdoor games, the Cowboys might want to keep the roof open. Another trend that favors Atlanta is their 8-0 record under Smith when they win the turnover battle. The Falcons have a plus-5 turnover ratio, while the Cowboys rank near the bottom of the league at minus-4. But let&... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:28:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Trends_that_favor_the_Falcons/1422964 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Trends_that_favor_the_Falcons/1422964 The Cowboys haven't said this week whether the roof at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday will be open or closed for the Atlanta game. Sunday's forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. The team, however, might want to leave it open come rain or shine because the Falcons are 11-2 in indoor games under second-year coach Mike Smith and 4-4 in outdoor games. Another trend to consider: The Falcons are 8-0 under Smith when they win the turnover battle. The Cowboys have struggled to... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:48:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Cowboys_might_want_to_leave_the_roof_open_Sunday_against_Atlanta/1417885 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Cowboys_might_want_to_leave_the_roof_open_Sunday_against_Atlanta/1417885 The newest member of our Cowboys crew, Gerry Fraley, notes this off a conference call this morning. Atlanta coach Mike Smith danced around the issue of whether running back Michael Turner has developed a fumbling problem. Turner and Houston's Steve Slaton are tied for the league lead in fumbles this season with four. Turner has six fumbles in his last 10 regular-season games. Smith said the fumbles are an offense-wide issue and not solely Turner's fault. ``It's not just the... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:16:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Atlanta_aposs_Turner_not_solely_responsible_for_fumbles/1410091 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Atlanta_aposs_Turner_not_solely_responsible_for_fumbles/1410091 Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Monday the school is backing the reinstatement of star receiver Dez Bryant, less than a week after declaring him ineligible for lying to the NCAA. The school put the All-American on the sidelines last Wednesday for lying to the NCAA about his relationship with former NFL star Deion Sanders. Bryant sat out Saturday as No. 16 Oklahoma State won 36-31 at Texas A&M. The Cowboys (4-1, 1-0 Big 12) will host conference rival Missouri (4-1, 0-1) this Sat... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:52:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Oklahoma_State_wants_star_WR_Bryant_reinstated/1356183 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Oklahoma_State_wants_star_WR_Bryant_reinstated/1356183 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Oklahoma_State_wants_star_WR_Bryant_reinstated/1356183 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/b/cb80910fcfdcb8036b76926c72defca1811b5e17/small/90357898.jpg Snap judgments on Saturday's best. Teacher's Pet: Oklahoma State RB Keith Toston. OSU's big presentation was due Saturday afternoon, and quite frankly, a lot of the Cowboys weren't pulling their weight -- starting running back Kendall Hunter was nursing an ankle injury, while star receiver Dez Bryant was sent to the principal's office for hanging out with a bad crowd. Instead of complaining, Toston shouldered Hunter's burden in the backfield, rolling up 130 yards on ... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:00:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Superlatives_In_fact_Keith_Toston_did_bring_enough_for_Oklahoma_States_entire_offense/1348285 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Superlatives_In_fact_Keith_Toston_did_bring_enough_for_Oklahoma_States_entire_offense/1348285 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Superlatives_In_fact_Keith_Toston_did_bring_enough_for_Oklahoma_States_entire_offense/1348285 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/2/d27886dcbc3e359314f286eb86dbcb4a7be541a7/small/19.jpg The NCAA's season-long (and therefore career-long, as Bryant is headed for the NFL next year) suspension of Oklahoma State All-American wideout Dez Bryant seemed draconian when it was announced a couple days ago. Bryant got caught lying to NCAA investigators about some hobnobbing with Deion Sanders and possibly nefarious agents. This was met with a general hue and cry about 19- and 20-year-olds making stupid mistakes and the vague hope that the NCAA would rescind or reduce Bryant&#... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:58:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Dez_Bryants_Problems_May_Not_Be_Limited_To_Dez_Bryant/1339057 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Dez_Bryants_Problems_May_Not_Be_Limited_To_Dez_Bryant/1339057 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Dez_Bryants_Problems_May_Not_Be_Limited_To_Dez_Bryant/1339057 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/3/73c1410d8c35948bb8ef25183ef5b441e64a0a93/small/6f.jpg All-America wide receiver Dez Bryant has been ruled ineligible by Oklahoma State, four days before the 15th-ranked Cowboys' first Big 12 game. The university announced Wednesday that Bryant "failed to openly disclose to the NCAA the full details of his interaction with a former NFL player not affiliated with OSU." Oklahoma State (3-1) said it had already asked the NCAA to reinstate Bryant for the violation of bylaw 10. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:10:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Oklahoma_State_All_American_Bryant_is_inegligible/1326635 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Oklahoma_State_All_American_Bryant_is_inegligible/1326635 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Oklahoma_State_All_American_Bryant_is_inegligible/1326635 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/b/4bf6b36bdc5f2b96a8f96a554fed41a428f60dfa/small/Pacific_Life_Holiday_44ac.jpg Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant, hot-shot recruit turned sleek All-American acrobat and drooled-over, future first-round prospect, is very ineligible for very vague reasons, per the university: The university announced Wednesday that Bryant “failed to openly disclose to the NCAA the full details of his interaction with a former NFL player not affiliated with OSU.” Oklahoma State (3-1) said it had already asked the NCAA to reinstate Bryant for the violation of bylaw 10.1(d), wh... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:49:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/All_American_Bryant_will_dazzle_no_more_at_Oklahoma_State/1326555 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/All_American_Bryant_will_dazzle_no_more_at_Oklahoma_State/1326555 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/All_American_Bryant_will_dazzle_no_more_at_Oklahoma_State/1326555 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/e/8ebb97e9d34f582b3dc602fe429c42eb719654ef/small/Oklahoma_State_v_5f32.jpg Starting tailback Kendall Hunter is doubtful for No. 16 Oklahoma State's game this Saturday against Rice with an injured right leg. Hunter left Oklahoma State's 45-35 loss to Houston in the second quarter. He had rushed for 104 yards on 32 carries in two games this season after leading the Big 12 with 1,555 yards rushing a year ago. Cowboys coach Mike Gundy said Monday that the Cowboys (1-1) are fortunate to have depth with Keith Toston and Beau Johnson backing up Hunter. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:37:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/RB_Hunter_doubtful_for_No_16_Cowboys_vs_Rice/1168002 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/RB_Hunter_doubtful_for_No_16_Cowboys_vs_Rice/1168002 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/RB_Hunter_doubtful_for_No_16_Cowboys_vs_Rice/1168002 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/0/905b764c67cbc4698b0d67ffd70b5d1b09adbacf/small/Georgia_v_Oklahoma_d560.jpg Interesting read regarding the behind the scenes of the rant and how it ruined Bobby Redi's life. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:15:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/THE_UNTOLD_STORY_OF_THE_MIKE_GUNDY_RANT/235890 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/THE_UNTOLD_STORY_OF_THE_MIKE_GUNDY_RANT/235890 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/THE_UNTOLD_STORY_OF_THE_MIKE_GUNDY_RANT/235890 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/9/d92b74d1dc3ccd63bf407f58b3dfaf6d97e68551/small/mikegundy.jpg I don't know how the NCAA could let this go, but they either don't know about it or don't care. The original story was posted over at the Wizard of Odds, but this link takes you to commentary on Get the Picture. ? Oklahoma State, in a move that will likely change the landscape of fund raising for "amateur" athletics, has announced a "Gift of a Lifetime" program that will generate $280 million in life insurance commitments. Here's how it works: Twent... Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:15:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Super_Creepy_Fundraising_by_OSU/10688 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Super_Creepy_Fundraising_by_OSU/10688