Tuesday, September 5, 2023
3 takeaways
Stribling could be top weapon Parker Gerl Staff Reporter
The Cowboys did little to nothing on the ground in the first half, as they averaged 3.2 yards per carry with quarterback Garret Rangel leading the way It was a funky evening in with a miniscule 18 yards. The Stillwater. On Saturday, OSU defeated OSU running backs received a split of carries, and Ollie Gordon Central Arkansas 27-13 in its finished as the leading rusher season opener. with 44 yards, alongside Elijah Here are three takeaways Collins’ 41 yards and Jaden from the game. Nixon’s 27 yards. Stribling could be top The offensive line strugtarget gled, and it wasn’t until late In his OSU debut, Washwhen the Cowboys’ backs broke ington State transfer receiver off consecutive big plays. De’Zhaun Stribling showed Gundy gives OSU a spark potential to be a top option in After both Rangel and the Cowboy passing game. He caught four passes and Bowman played a set of snaps, Mike Gundy decided to throw led OSU with 73 yards. As unhis son, Gunnar, into the mix certainty surrounded the Cowat a critical point in the contest. boys’ revamped receiver room, OSU led 13-7 late in the third Stribling showed early signs of quarter before Gunnar led two being a key contributor and a drives that resulted in touchpotential go-to guy. downs to put the game away. Cowboys rushing attack With an ongoing quarterstill subpar back battle, OSU looked to the All offseason, OSU said it guy who many viewed as third wanted to improve its run game in 2023. Well, one game in and it amongst the group to put the game away, and he did just that. still needs some work. sports.ed@ocolly.com
Ethan Scott Gunnar Gundy (above) stole the show in OSU’s win on Saturday, leading the offense to touchdowns on two of three drives.
Grading OSU’s quarterbacks performances from the Cowboys’ win vs UCA Gabriel Trevino Columnist
Column Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy wasn’t any closer to deciding which of his three quarterbacks will take the starting job after Saturday’s season opener. For all us spectators know, there’ll be multiple quarterbacks ‘til Bedlam. Each Garret Rangel, Alan Bowman and Gunnar
Gundy led four drives. A look at the stat sheet tells one story, but watching the tape helps add more context. After rewatching OSU’s 2713 win vs Central Arkansas, I ranked the performances of the three. Garret Rangel: B+ Rangel was the best of the three. With an injured offensive line that was still figuring out how to work together, and a struggling run game, Rangel executed OSU’s offense better than the others. What stood out was his ability to influence linebackers with his eyes. He also went through his progressions much faster than he
did last year. His overall ball placement wasn’t perfect, but he was able to lead receivers to a position to catch the ball and run after the catch. He only took one deep shot, but he also navigated the pocket well and extended plays with his legs. Yes, he was the only one to throw an interception, but the circumstances were OK with me. On fourth down as he was being sacked, he said a prayer and tossed the ball hoping an orange jersey would corral it. Later in the game, I would recommend taking the sack, but in theory, an interception gives the other team worse field position then a sack. See Quarterbacks on 5
Stillwater farmer’s market offers alternative Addie Wagner Staff Reporter
consumers choose to spend their Saturday at a market instead of the grocery store? Whitmore only has to say two words to get consumers’ There’s a solution for attention: the flavor. the pathetic display of pro“The flavor is astoundduce customers sometimes ing because it hasn’t had to encounter in local stores. travel, or sit on a shelf for a The Stillwater Farmlong time,” Whitmore said. ers’ Market is bringing “It doesn’t sit in a produce better, fresher options for room with a lot of other grocery shopping. produce, so it doesn’t abOne of the produce sorb the flavor or smells of booths, owned by Connie other products. It’s extremely Whitmore, displayed beaufresh.” tiful, vibrant and organic Whitmore also said fruits and vegetables with grocery stores are more reasonable prices. concerned about harvesting Whitmore has owned her business for 30 years and produce when it is convenient for the shelf life of a assures consumers that not only is her produce fresh, it crop, not necessarily when is grown with “organic type the crop is ready to be harvested and when it is at peak practices” that provide the ripeness. This takes away best quality and flavor. from the product’s flavor and But, why should
freshness. Whitmore’s stand produce is high quality, and the prices are a reflection of that. For instance, cantaloupe is $5, and she charges $4 for a pound of home-grown tomatoes. One of the most unique fruits Whitmore sells is a green, watermelon-shaped melon called a “christmas melon.” Whitmore said the melon tastes like a cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew melon. “It comes from Spain,” Whitmore said. “It’s a thicker-skinned melon with white flesh. It’s very sweet and has a thicker rind, so its shelf life is longer.” Discovering unique fruits and exploring new tastes are just another reason to visit the farmers market. See Alternative on 8
Ethan Scott Transfer wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling led the Cowboys with 73 receiving yards in Saturday’s win against Central Arkansas, showing he could be a top target in OSU’s offense.