Gundy embraces expectations but gives a sign to watch for.
Together, Rudolph and Washington propelled the Pokes to a 30-point rout of Pac-12 South Division champs Colorado in last season’s Alamo Bowl, which was remarkably reminiscent of Weeden and Blackmon’s game in Oklahoma State’s 26-point victory over Arizona in the 2010 Alamo Bowl. That victory set the stage for the Cowboys’ championship campaign in 2011.
“I think there’s a lot of truth to some carryover,” Gundy said. “There are times a team finishes strong and starts the season well.”
Gundy said in 2011 it wasn’t until his team began steamrolling the opposition early in conference play that he realized it was good enough to contend for the national championship.