Inside the huddle
Published: 10/29/2008 5:39 PM
Last Modified: 10/29/2008 5:39 PM
Quick-hitting thoughts and insights on Oklahoma State football:
*** In posting on this blog last week the 10 reasons why OSU is a top 10 team this year, one reason that did not get mentioned but should not be overlooked is the overall health of this team. Knock on wood, but the Cowboys have avoided the injury bug. Lucien Antoine's season-ending knee injury suffered on the opening kickoff against Houston is the only significant loss.
*** The chatter and speculation about possible bowl destinations will become more prevalent over the next few weeks. Right now, the view from this perspective is that a BCS game (most likely Fiesta), Cotton and Holiday are the most likely bowl destinations for the Cowboys. Of course, there are still four games left to play and a lot can change. Holiday Bowl officials are scheduled to be at Saturday's home game against Iowa State.
*** The kickoff time for the Nov. 8 game at Texas Tech will not be officially announced until late Saturday night or early Sunday. If the Red Raiders defeat No. 1 Texas this Saturday in Lubbock, it will not be surprising if the OSU-Tech contest is the prime-time 7 p.m. game on ABC.
*** Question for the OSU fan base, who is the most likely first-team All-America pick, Kendall Hunter or Dez Bryant? I narrowly give it to Spud over Dez because he has been the bigger factor in the two big games to this point (Missouri and Texas). Give me your thoughts.
--- Matt Doyle

Written by
Bill Haisten
Sports Writer