The Cowboys under Mike Gundy have made their name as a high-scoring posse that shoots first and defends later, a character that fits nicely into the perceived wild, wild west of the Big 12.
But halfway through 2021 — as one of two top 10 teams representing the league — when OSU is mentioned nationally, it’s the Pokes’ defense that’s become their calling card. Maybe Knowles is altering the perception of the Big 12.
There’s a tenet in the business world that a strong leader seeks to hire someone smarter than them. This week Mike Gundy admitted that he’s followed a similar philosophy for some years.