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Jenni Carlson: How a former OSU basketball player helped develop a rising football star in Dallas

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Melvin Sanders had no idea who the football player was.

He'd never seen him play. Never read about his exploits. Never even heard his name before a friend told him.

But when the former Oklahoma State basketball player turned personal trainer was asked to work with the player — named Dak something or other — he agreed. Sanders quickly realized the guy was an extremely hard worker and a supremely talented athlete.

Turns out, Dak Prescott was wowing long before the Dallas Cowboys' rookie quarterback took the preseason by storm.

"He's been really impressive, right?