The great Ricky Bobby once said, “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” It’s a mantra Mike Gundy has adopted and applied to his own outlook on the Big 12 title race.
Speaking with reporters on Monday, Gundy acknowledged that OSU’s goal this year and every year is to win the conference. But in not doing so — whether it’s finishing second or last — there’s “no second-place medals,” he says.
“I’m not disappointed with anybody in this organization,” said Gundy on the Big 12 teleconference. “Every year our goal is to win a Big 12 championship. If you win a Big 12 championship, you win first place.