For Megan Haines and her family, going to Oklahoma State for college is just what you do. She grew up watching the Cowboys on the gridiron and pitch with her parents, both alumni. The fifth-year forward knew Stillwater is where she wanted to be, even if soccer wasn’t in the picture.  Haines’ parents encouraged her to walk on to the team. There wasn’t an official tryout. Instead, she had the preseason to earn her spot. She saw limited playing time her freshman year that slowly increased the following seasons. Then, she got the news—she was being put on scholarship. Haines came to Stillwater with no plans to play college soccer. Now, she’s on scholarship, a starter and team captain. Something she never could’ve dreamed.

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In this week's Old Pokes Show, Deion and Clint break down Oklahoma State's season opening win over Central Arkansas, including their "Good, Bad and Ugly" from the game. Find out who gets the guys' game balls from the win. Also, we look ahead to this weekend's trip to Arizona State to face the Sun Devils.

Tatum Bell is in the top ten of Oklahoma State’s all-time rushers. With names like Barry Sanders and Thurman Thomas on the list, he’s in pretty great company. After going 3-8 his freshman season, Bell questioned his decision to play for the Cowboys. Then, Les Miles was named the new head coach and the program saw a resurgence. Bell helped lead the Cowboys to their first bowl appearance and victory in five seasons. He also went on to play five seasons in the NFL. Even with everything he achieved on the gridiron, Bell had one more thing to accomplish. Twenty years after finishing his football career at Oklahoma State, he returned to Stillwater to finish his degree.

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Jaden Nixon’s parents know firsthand how hard it is to play at the Division 1 level. They met while they were both athletes at Oklahoma State.  When Nixon committed to the Cowboys, his parents' advice was simple. Stay focused, work hard, and limit distractions. Most importantly, they want him to leave his own legacy in Stillwater. Expect Nixon to shine this year with an increased run game and new offensive scheme. He’s not worried about the outside expectations. He’s also not naïve. Getting to the Big 12 Championship won’t be easy, but the 2023 Cowboys have something to prove.

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Two weeks before the 2022 season, Blaine Green suffered a wrist injury in practice. Hours later, he was at a hospital in OKC getting season ending surgery. Green drove himself to away games to support his team from the sideline. His injury also allowed him to focus on other parts of his life, like school and his fraternity. He learned he is so much more than the sport that once defined him. Green may be more than a football player but make no mistake – he’ll flip a switch when he steps on the field. He is back and healthy for 2023 – ready for a championship run with his teammates.

In this week's episode of the Old Pokes Show, Cowboy Radio Network color analyst John Holcomb joins Deion Imade and Clint Chelf.  Find out how he made it on the broadcast team 19 years ago and get his thoughts on the Cowboys entering the 2023 season.

Kendal Daniels arrived at Oklahoma State in 2021, expecting to start as a true freshman. He was quickly hit with a reality check. Daniels redshirted his first season with the Cowboys, sitting behind guys like Jason Taylor and Kolby Harvel-Peele. But the patience paid off. 2022 was a breakout season for Daniels. He tallied 71 total tackles, 3 interceptions and 1 forced fumble while earning Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year honors.  He was also named to the FWAA Freshman All-America Team. Daniels isn’t worried about any accolades this season. His focus is on one thing—winning. 

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