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Home no distraction
Hype surrounding Zac Robinson's return to his home state doesn't faze the quarterback.

Colorado resident Zac Robinson threw for one touchdown and ran for another in OSU's victory. David Zalubowski/AP

By MATT DOYLE World Sports Writer
Published: 11/16/2008 2:12 AM
Last Modified: 11/16/2008 2:17 AM

Hype surrounding Zac Robinson's return to his home state doesn't faze the quarterback.

BOULDER, Colo. — Zac Robinson treated Saturday night's game at Colorado just like any other.

The Oklahoma State junior quarterback easily blocked out all the hype for the game back in his home state.

Robinson, a Littleton, Colo., resident, greeted more than 30 friends and family members with a big smile and plenty of hugs outside the OSU locker room after the Cowboys' 30-17 triumph at Colorado.

"There was no pressure," Robinson said of his homecoming. "Once it got kicked off, it just felt like any other game."

Just any other game for him means executing the Cowboys' attack and leading OSU to success.

Robinson's homecoming was along the lines of the team's eight earlier victories.

The junior threw for 217 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 61 yards and another score in helping the Cowboys improve to 9-2.

Robinson's teammates and coaches didn't notice any difference in his demeanor.

"Zac is a real cool guy," running back Kendall Hunter said. "He was still joking and being funny. I'm sure there might have been some pressure. But he didn't show any emotions. This was just another game for him."

OSU coach Mike Gundy was proud of how Robinson put aside any distraction.

"It nice for him to come home and play well," Gundy said. "Good things that happen to Zac are for a reason, because he works hard."

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matt.doyle@tulsaworld.com By MATT DOYLE World Sports Writer

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