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04-06-2009, 06:46 AM
OSU Football: Finding the new Brandon Pettigrew
Mosley likely to take over at tight end
BY Scott Wright
Published: April 6, 2009
http://www.newsok.com/finding-the-new-brandon-pettigrew/article/3359292?custom_click=lead_story_title
STILLWATER — Within the narrow scope of tight-end coaching, Oklahoma State assistant Doug Meacham has had a fairly easy job.
Since joining Mike Gundy’s staff in 2005, Meachem’s job has simply been coaching up Brandon Pettigrew.
Now, Meacham’s job becomes difficult: replacing Pettigrew, the best tight end in this month’s NFL Draft, widely considered a first-rounder.
"It sure is fun trying,” Meacham joked. "We’ve got some young guys with some promise.”
For now, replacing Pettigrew — who had 1,440 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 112 career catches while developing into one of the country’s best blocking tight ends — is likely to be a committee effort.
But if you’re looking for the guy with the tools to be the next Pettigrew, turn to sophomore Jamal Mosley.
"Overall, Mosley is the every-down guy,” Meacham said. "He’s very good, very athletic, blocks decent for a youngster.”
A third-year sophomore, Wilson Youman is a strong blocker, which combined with an extra year of experience, will keep him on the field in OSU’s run-first offense. But he won’t be a regular target in the passing game.
It’s not totally known what kind of player redshirt freshman and Tuttle native Cooper Bassett will be. He can block, but he has some agility that could benefit him as a receiver.
Justin Horton is the rarity of the group. Listed at 245 pounds, he’s probably closer to 230, which isn’t a bad thing, because his speed is his most valuable resource. At times, he’ll be more of a big receiver, lining up in the slot where he can overmatch safeties or outrun linebackers.
All together, Gundy and Meacham should have enough to come up with two capable tight ends.
"The good news is that all these guys were here with Brandon,” Meacham said. "They saw what it takes to get to the level that Brandon is at.
"He expedited their learning curve, so his presence is still felt even though he’s gone.”
Mosley likely to take over at tight end
BY Scott Wright
Published: April 6, 2009
http://www.newsok.com/finding-the-new-brandon-pettigrew/article/3359292?custom_click=lead_story_title
STILLWATER — Within the narrow scope of tight-end coaching, Oklahoma State assistant Doug Meacham has had a fairly easy job.
Since joining Mike Gundy’s staff in 2005, Meachem’s job has simply been coaching up Brandon Pettigrew.
Now, Meacham’s job becomes difficult: replacing Pettigrew, the best tight end in this month’s NFL Draft, widely considered a first-rounder.
"It sure is fun trying,” Meacham joked. "We’ve got some young guys with some promise.”
For now, replacing Pettigrew — who had 1,440 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 112 career catches while developing into one of the country’s best blocking tight ends — is likely to be a committee effort.
But if you’re looking for the guy with the tools to be the next Pettigrew, turn to sophomore Jamal Mosley.
"Overall, Mosley is the every-down guy,” Meacham said. "He’s very good, very athletic, blocks decent for a youngster.”
A third-year sophomore, Wilson Youman is a strong blocker, which combined with an extra year of experience, will keep him on the field in OSU’s run-first offense. But he won’t be a regular target in the passing game.
It’s not totally known what kind of player redshirt freshman and Tuttle native Cooper Bassett will be. He can block, but he has some agility that could benefit him as a receiver.
Justin Horton is the rarity of the group. Listed at 245 pounds, he’s probably closer to 230, which isn’t a bad thing, because his speed is his most valuable resource. At times, he’ll be more of a big receiver, lining up in the slot where he can overmatch safeties or outrun linebackers.
All together, Gundy and Meacham should have enough to come up with two capable tight ends.
"The good news is that all these guys were here with Brandon,” Meacham said. "They saw what it takes to get to the level that Brandon is at.
"He expedited their learning curve, so his presence is still felt even though he’s gone.”