Mike Gundy had been the pinnacle coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys since 2005. Now, for the primary time in 20 years, the Cowboys will enter the teaching carousel.
In Week 2, OSU was dismantled by Oregon, then suffered a 19-12 defeat to in-state rival Tulsa 13 days later. These back-to-back losses proved to be the final straw for Gundy, who additionally performed quarterback for the Pokes from 1986 to 1989.
Now the query stays: Who will step as much as the plate and take over as head coach?
Zac Robinson
If there’s any candidate conversant in Stillwater, Oklahoma, it’s Zac Robinson. The present Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator began at quarterback for the Cowboys from 2007 to 2009 and was an enormous kick-start to the Gundy period. Robinson ranks fifth at school historical past for passing yards, fourth for landing passes and third for quarterback speeding yards.
He comes from Sean McVay’s extremely touted teaching tree. Earlier than arriving in Atlanta, Robinson was the assistant quarterbacks coach for the Los Angeles Rams, then finally acquired promoted to QBs coach and passing recreation coordinator. The 38-year-old would carry a recent offensive mindset that the Pokes desperately want, and he would additionally see a notable pay increase.