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Oklahoma State Cowboys Football 2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds

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2010 Record: 11-2 Big 12 Record: 6-2 (T-2nd, South) 2011 Returning Starters: 17; 9 offense, 7 defense, punter

Coach: Mike Gundy, 47–29 (6 years)

Offensive Coordinators: Todd Monken Defensive Coordinators: Glenn Spencer, Bill Young

2011 Oklahoma State Players to Watch: QB Brandon Weeden, RB Joseph Randle, WR Justin Blackmon, WR Josh Cooper, OT Levy Adcock, LB Shaun Lewis, CB Brodrick Brown, S Markelle Martin,

2011 Oklahoma State Strengths:
Last year’s offense was based on the Weeden-to-Blackmon long ball, and that opened things up underneath as well as in the run game. That will be a strength again, although expect more of a downhill running attack. The secondary’s athletic ability will pose problems for opposing offenses.

2011 Oklahoma State Weaknesses:
No experience at defensive tackle could be problematic as teams try to establish the run to help shorten the game and keep the high-scoring Cowboys offense on the sideline. The affect of losing LB Orle Lemon can’t be overstated. OSU must replace star placekicker Dan Bailey,

2011 Oklahoma State Offense:

Before getting his chance to play, Brandon Weeden was portrayed as a somewhat disinterested underachiever with the Cowboys. Apparently, he was just awaiting his opportunity. Seizing the starting quarterback job a year ago, Weeden produced one of the greatest passing seasons in school history, shattering six major records while guiding a recharged spread offense. Now, after contemplating a jump to the NFL, the 27-year-old former pro baseball player is back for more. Same for wideout Justin Blackmon, another record-setter and the Biletnikoff Award winner. And the good news continues with an offensive line that returns intact and more emerging playmakers, prompting optimism and grand goals for a Cowboys team that produced a school-record 11 wins in 2010. All-Big 12 tackle Levy Adcock anchors a line equally adept at protecting the passer or paving running lanes. The Cowboys lost All-America running back Kendall Hunter, yet return a tandem in Joseph Randle and Jeremy Smith that was productive a year ago and appears primed to take off. The receiving corps beyond Blackmon is deep and talented, too, with Josh Cooper, Michael Harrison and Hubert Anyiam proven producers. The biggest loss would figure to be the exit of offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. But new coordinator Todd Monken, who brings NFL experience, is sticking with the system, which played well in the spring.

2011 Oklahoma State Defense:

There’s some rebuilding going on, yet the talent and athleticism for an overhaul has never been more plentiful at OSU. And there’s star power, too, even as youngsters are being called to fill in the gaps. The strength of the unit is the back four. Martin, a pro prospect, and free safety Johnny Thomas provide a veteran playmaking tandem. Cornerbacks Brodrick Brown and Devin Hedgepeth form one of the best duos in the league. The concerns come in the front seven, where two new tackles must develop and two linebacker spots remain up for grabs. Still, in ends Richetti Jones and Jamie Blatnick and Star linebacker Shaun Lewis the Big 12’s co-Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2010 there are players to lean on.

2011 Oklahoma State Special Teams:

Placekicker Dan Bailey, the Groza Award winner, graduated. Quinn Sharp, a first team All-American punter and kickoff specialist, could be first in line to replace Bailey, although Bobby Stonebreaker or Matt Green could win the job. Sharp averaged 46.2 yards per punt last season. The return game is in great shape with Justin Gilbert (26.8 yards per kickoff return) and Josh Cooper, who averaged 9.6 yards per punt return.

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2011 Oklahoma State Predictions:

Many of the key figures from last year’s special season are back, prompting dreams of a Big 12 championship and more. The Cowboys must find positive answers at defensive tackle and have players emerge at linebacker. The schedule is tougher, too, with trips to Texas A&M, Texas, Texas Tech and Missouri. Still, the offense could be better than the one that averaged a school-record 520.2 yards and 44.2 points per game. If so, there may be no stopping the Cowboys.

2011 Oklahoma State Betting Odds:

Oklahoma State Current odds to win a National Championship: +3500

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