STILLWATER — Just as Chuba Hubbard began his Zoom call with the media last Tuesday, the Oklahoma State running back was informed he had been named a preseason All-American by ESPN.
Hubbard cracked a half-smile.
“That’s cool, I guess,” he said.
Maybe Hubbard cares deeply on the inside about personal accomplishments. If so, he’s a master illusionist when it comes to hiding those feelings.
Hubbard enters the season as Oklahoma State’s best Heisman Trophy contender since receiver Justin Blackmon finished fifth in 2010.
“It’s a big year for our team,” Hubbard said when asked about the individual accomplishments that could be awaiting him in 2020.