David Taylor shrugged his shoulders, almost instantaneously shutting down the question.
How long do you enjoy this? Or are you thinking about what’s next?
Moments after Oklahoma State clinched its first Big 12 Wrestling Championship in four years this past Sunday, Taylor met with reporters as golden confetti fell from the ceiling, commemorating the Cowboys’ conference title.
The silky silver hat and gray shirt adorned with “Big 12 Champs” logos might have pointed to pure elation. Instead, Taylor was looking ahead.
“I’m already thinking about areas we’ve got to improve,” he said. “I’m thinking about the national tournament.