For years Oklahoma State was known as “Running Back U” after churning out players like Thurman Thomas, Barry Sanders, and Walt Garrison. More recently players like Tatum Bell, Kendall Hunter, and Joseph Randle have carried on the tradition.
For a while there it looked like that moniker might need to change to “Wide Receiver U” thanks to players like Rashaun Woods, Dez Bryant, and Justin Blackmon.
Now, despite players like James Washington and Justice Hill on the roster, Cowboy football has entered a new era: “Grad Transfer U.” Oklahoma State has become a place players who have graduated with remaining eligibility and looking for something new turn to each and every year.