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08-11-2009, 06:16 PM
LOOKING GOOD
Tracy Moore: Ex-Union High School star has played well at receiver in practices, coach Mike Gundy says.
By RYAN STEELE World Correspondent & BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer
Published: 8/11/2009 2:30 AM
Last Modified: 8/11/2009 5:24 AM
News and notes
Storm disrupts practice: A severe thunderstorm popped the Oklahoma State campus on Monday afternoon. The result was a two-hour interruption of the Cowboy football team's practice session.
OSU was less than a half-hour into its workout when a thunderstorm rolled in from the northwest. Rain and lightning forced the team to leave the grass practice fields. Practice resumed at 7:20, this time on the artificial surface of Boone Pickens Stadium.
"We came back out and practiced for an hour and practiced very well," coach Mike Gundy said. "You have to make the best of it. Coaches probably get more upset than players because we're in such a routine."
Oklahoma State is the only Big 12 school that does not have an indoor practice facility.
Monday's practice was OSU's second in full pads. Quarterback Zac Robinson, who has a slight hamstring pull, participated in some drills but not in a brief scrimmage session. The Cowboys practice twice on Tuesday, and, Gundy said, Robinson "may sit out" again.
"He doesn't feel right," Gundy said. "He's had this before. There's no reason for us to put him in."
Injuries: Cowboy redshirt freshman running back Kye Staley missed Monday's practice after colliding head-on with linebacker Tolu Moala on Sunday. Sophomore Deron Fontenot, Andre Sexton's backup at the star linebacker position, dislocated his toe and is expected to miss several practices.
Surprise freshman: It was expected that first-year freshman Tracy Moore, a wide receiver from Union High School and last year's Tulsa World metro player of the year, would redshirt this season. That may not be the case. Through six practices, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound Moore has played consistently well.
"There sure is a chance that he could play," Gundy said. "Both Union players (Moore and freshman running back Jeremy Smith), they're doing good. (Moore) sure does move well and he's got soft hands. It'll be interesting after we start hitting to see how he holds up. His ability to absorb information has been very, very good."
NCAA investigates freshman: OSU officials confirmed that the NCAA is investigating the academic transcripts of Joe Mitchell, a first-year freshman safety from Morton Ranch High School in Katy, Texas.
If Mitchell is not cleared by Friday, it is expected that he no longer would be allowed to practice with the Cowboys. Two sources told ESPN.com that Katy Morton officials or coaches may have altered Mitchell's academic transcripts.
"I found out about that (on Monday)," Gundy said. "(Mitchell has) a personal issue that he has to take care of back at home. I don't know all of the details yet. Hopefully, he can get it worked out."
Get to know...
Keith Toston
The senior tailback has rushed for 1,507 yards during his three seasons at OSU. With 16 rushing touchdowns, he ranks 13th on the program's career chart.
What is your favorite class at OSU?
Speech. I'm able to communicate very well. I've never been one of those people who are shy.
If someone turned your life story into a Hollywood movie, which actor would portray your character?
I'll have to go with Denzel Washington. I would think the movie would be pretty successful if I had him in it.
Name three famous people, dead or alive, who you would want to have dinner with.
Barry Sanders, Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali. They were all the greatest at what they were doing.
Name a video game you could play for hours.
NCAA Football 2010. That's what my teammates and I do after practice.
Which sports movie gets you fired up immediately while watching it?
"Remember the Titans."
Which newcomer has caught your attention in the first few days of practice?
(Former Union High School star) Jeremy Smith, my younger running back. He's quick and he's showing right now that he's pretty tough as well, coming in as a freshman.
Key dates
Tuesday: Practice at 9 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Both closed to the public.
Monday: Classes begin.
Sept. 5: Georgia at OSU, 2:30 p.m.
2009 schedule
Sept. 5: Georgia KTUL-8 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 12: Houston FSN-27 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: Rice 6 p.m.
Sept. 26: Grambling 6 p.m.
Oct. 10: at Texas A&M TBA
Oct. 17: Missouri TBA
Oct. 24: at Baylor TBA
Oct. 31: Texas TBA
Nov. 7: at Iowa State TBA
Nov. 14: Texas Tech TBA
Nov. 19: Colorado ESPN-25 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 28: at Oklahoma TBA
Dec. 5: Big 12 Championship KTUL-8 7 p.m.
By RYAN STEELE World Correspondent & BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/OSU/article.aspx?subjectid=93&articleid=20090811_93_B5_Newsan738228
Tracy Moore: Ex-Union High School star has played well at receiver in practices, coach Mike Gundy says.
By RYAN STEELE World Correspondent & BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer
Published: 8/11/2009 2:30 AM
Last Modified: 8/11/2009 5:24 AM
News and notes
Storm disrupts practice: A severe thunderstorm popped the Oklahoma State campus on Monday afternoon. The result was a two-hour interruption of the Cowboy football team's practice session.
OSU was less than a half-hour into its workout when a thunderstorm rolled in from the northwest. Rain and lightning forced the team to leave the grass practice fields. Practice resumed at 7:20, this time on the artificial surface of Boone Pickens Stadium.
"We came back out and practiced for an hour and practiced very well," coach Mike Gundy said. "You have to make the best of it. Coaches probably get more upset than players because we're in such a routine."
Oklahoma State is the only Big 12 school that does not have an indoor practice facility.
Monday's practice was OSU's second in full pads. Quarterback Zac Robinson, who has a slight hamstring pull, participated in some drills but not in a brief scrimmage session. The Cowboys practice twice on Tuesday, and, Gundy said, Robinson "may sit out" again.
"He doesn't feel right," Gundy said. "He's had this before. There's no reason for us to put him in."
Injuries: Cowboy redshirt freshman running back Kye Staley missed Monday's practice after colliding head-on with linebacker Tolu Moala on Sunday. Sophomore Deron Fontenot, Andre Sexton's backup at the star linebacker position, dislocated his toe and is expected to miss several practices.
Surprise freshman: It was expected that first-year freshman Tracy Moore, a wide receiver from Union High School and last year's Tulsa World metro player of the year, would redshirt this season. That may not be the case. Through six practices, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound Moore has played consistently well.
"There sure is a chance that he could play," Gundy said. "Both Union players (Moore and freshman running back Jeremy Smith), they're doing good. (Moore) sure does move well and he's got soft hands. It'll be interesting after we start hitting to see how he holds up. His ability to absorb information has been very, very good."
NCAA investigates freshman: OSU officials confirmed that the NCAA is investigating the academic transcripts of Joe Mitchell, a first-year freshman safety from Morton Ranch High School in Katy, Texas.
If Mitchell is not cleared by Friday, it is expected that he no longer would be allowed to practice with the Cowboys. Two sources told ESPN.com that Katy Morton officials or coaches may have altered Mitchell's academic transcripts.
"I found out about that (on Monday)," Gundy said. "(Mitchell has) a personal issue that he has to take care of back at home. I don't know all of the details yet. Hopefully, he can get it worked out."
Get to know...
Keith Toston
The senior tailback has rushed for 1,507 yards during his three seasons at OSU. With 16 rushing touchdowns, he ranks 13th on the program's career chart.
What is your favorite class at OSU?
Speech. I'm able to communicate very well. I've never been one of those people who are shy.
If someone turned your life story into a Hollywood movie, which actor would portray your character?
I'll have to go with Denzel Washington. I would think the movie would be pretty successful if I had him in it.
Name three famous people, dead or alive, who you would want to have dinner with.
Barry Sanders, Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali. They were all the greatest at what they were doing.
Name a video game you could play for hours.
NCAA Football 2010. That's what my teammates and I do after practice.
Which sports movie gets you fired up immediately while watching it?
"Remember the Titans."
Which newcomer has caught your attention in the first few days of practice?
(Former Union High School star) Jeremy Smith, my younger running back. He's quick and he's showing right now that he's pretty tough as well, coming in as a freshman.
Key dates
Tuesday: Practice at 9 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Both closed to the public.
Monday: Classes begin.
Sept. 5: Georgia at OSU, 2:30 p.m.
2009 schedule
Sept. 5: Georgia KTUL-8 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 12: Houston FSN-27 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 19: Rice 6 p.m.
Sept. 26: Grambling 6 p.m.
Oct. 10: at Texas A&M TBA
Oct. 17: Missouri TBA
Oct. 24: at Baylor TBA
Oct. 31: Texas TBA
Nov. 7: at Iowa State TBA
Nov. 14: Texas Tech TBA
Nov. 19: Colorado ESPN-25 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 28: at Oklahoma TBA
Dec. 5: Big 12 Championship KTUL-8 7 p.m.
By RYAN STEELE World Correspondent & BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writer
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/OSU/article.aspx?subjectid=93&articleid=20090811_93_B5_Newsan738228