STILLWATER — In Mason Rudolph, Oklahoma State possesses a shiny new quarterback, three games notwithstanding; a prototype for the position carrying the promise of a breakout season for himself and a bountiful season for his team.
Beyond that spotlight, J.W. Walsh remains as the quarterback who used to be all that. A former starter with a winning record, Walsh’s time as the next big thing was betrayed by repeated injuries.
So Walsh now stands as the backup... among other things.
And no small other things, rather critical things that keep him firmly attached to the pulse of the Cowboys, in the locker room and also, seemingly, on the field.