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OSU Notebook

By MATT DOYLE, World sports writer
Published: 11/27/2008 2:29 AM
Last Modified: 11/27/2008 4:00 AM

Pettigrew's impact: Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy has stated for two-plus seasons that there is not a more complete tight end in college football than Brandon Pettigrew.

The combination of pass-catching and blocking skills is what separates Pettigrew from the other elite tight ends, in Gundy's estimation.

In the past five games, Pettigrew has 25 catches for 274 yards. But when he is not involved in the passing game, Pettigrew tends to be overlooked.

"He helps us seal the perimeter in the run game," Gundy said.

But OSU wants Pettigrew to be a factor in the passing game this week against Oklahoma. The senior tight end has been held without a catch only twice in the last 23 games he has played. One was earlier this season against Missouri State, when the starters only played a few series. The other was last year's Bedlam game in Norman.

"We need him involved. The guy doesn't need to catch 10 balls or be electrifying," co-offensive coordinator Gunter Brewer said. "He just needs to have a good day to keep them off-balance. If they want to shift coverage to him, we'll need someone else to step up. If we can't get him involved, it doesn't help us any."

Turkey day plans: The Cowboys will go through meetings and a light workout on Thanksgiving morning before having a team Thanksgiving meal together. After the meal, players who live in the state will be allowed to travel home to continue to celebrate the holiday with their families.

Senior punter Matt

Fodge said his family is traveling up from their home in Garland, Texas to have dinner at his Stillwater apartment in the afternoon. Junior defensive end Derek Burton plans to drive home to Muskogee to have dinner with his parents, Derek and Katherine, and siblings Jeremy and Ma'Kaila. Earlier this week, Burton was salivating about the meal awaiting him at home.

"My mom makes the best macaroni and cheese. It's great. I can't get enough of that," he said. "She'll also have a few pies that I will be bringing back here (to Stillwater)."

Early risers: With ESPN's College GameDay program taking place at the OSU Library Lawn at 9 a.m. Saturday, OSU's POSSE club has changed its game-day parking operation. Fans with POSSE club parking privileges will be able to park their vehicles in their designated lots starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, according to POSSE club executive director Jason Penry. By MATT DOYLE, World sports writer

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