2011 Spring Football: Oklahoma State Cowboys
2,961 views · Published 11 May 2011 · 1:53 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: Big 12 Conference · 2011 · Sports
The expectations continue to grow at Oklahoma State. After winning a school-record 11 games last season, the next step is winning the Big 12. The Cowboys should have a championship caliber offense even with a new coordinator. Todd Monken replaces Dana Holgerson but don't expect any changes in the playbook. Brandon Weeden, a 27-year-old senior, is back at QB after an amazing first year as a starter. He had 34 TD passes and threw for more than 4,200 yards. His top target is Justin Blackmon, the Biletnikoff Award winner who led the nation with 20 touchdown receptions. Jeremy Smith and Joseph Randle appear more than capable of stepping in for running back Kendall Hunter. Oklahoma State returns all five starters on the offensive line and four are seniors. The Cowboys allowed only 10 sacks in 13 games on 532 pass attempts last season. Finding a replacement for record setting kicker Dan Bailey will be a top priority. The defense must replace both defensive tackles and linebacker Orie Lemon, the team's leading tackler last season. Sophomore linebacker Shaun Lewis and sophomore cornerback Justin Gilbert both contributed as freshmen and have star quality. Oklahoma State allowed over 40 points in its two losses last season but the defense has improved in each of coordinator Bill Young's two seasons in Stillwater. If that improvement continues, the Cowboys should be a legitimate threat to win the Big 12.
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