Daily Mullets (October 27)

Football News

New pod: Jeff Newberry joins us to talk D-League and we chat about coaching salaries. [PFB]

Jordan Burton on WVU QB Skyler Howard: “I know he’s been putting in work in the offseason. He’s found his niche, and he’s found what throws he needs to make and when he needs to make them. He’s found his place in that offense, so that’s why he’s thriving like he is.” [NewsOK]

Top freshmen in the country — Justice Hill isn’t even on the watch list. [PFF]

Good recap of what Homecoming felt like last year. [NewsOK]

Advanced metrics have WVU winning by less than a touchdown this week. [Football Study Hall]

Mike Yurcich on Chris Carr: “He had something to prove and is back at it. We didn’t see any restraint from him, or any hesitation. He was pretty gung-ho and ran with great effort and great energy. We’re very excited to see him finish the season out.” [NewsOK]

The Cowboys are probably underrated. If not for the ridiculous end to the Central Michigan game, they’d be 6-1 and a Top 25 team. [ESPN]

How bad is OSU’s secondary? [PFB]

Gundy Goes for 100

Mike Gundy ranks high on the wins-per-year list nationally. [PFB]

Gundy is the 22nd-highest paid coach in the nation. How much does he make per win on average. [PFB]

I guess I need to do this in the next few days. Mark Cooper ranks Gundy’s 10 best wins. Fiesta Bowl No. 1. [Tulsa World]

Around the league

Berry Tramel on Tech’s D: “I don’t know what to say. The Red Raiders already have played Iowa State, Kansas and Kansas State. Baylor, West Virginia, OSU and Texas remain. This could be the worst defense of all time, and I’m not kidding.” [NewsOK]

Is West Virginia’s biggest remaining threat Oklahoma State? [ESPN]

Recruiting News

In the 13-year history of the Rivals rankings, Saint Louis had only landed one top 150 prospect prior to this year. New coach Travis Ford and his staff have now pulled in three in barely three months. [Yahoo]

It’s understandable to be concerned about just one commitment to date, but Underwood continues to scour the Earth for elite recruits and isn’t settling at this point. A lot of recruits, including Norman North five-star Trae Young, will likely make their college decisions after seeing the product on the court. [PFB]

Hoops News

Bill Self is also in on Brad Underwood. [PFB]

So … the guys at Up The Thunder are crushing it right now. You should be following and reading their stuff. [UTT]

This was amazing. What a lunatic.

Philly fan shares his thoughts with Russell Westbrook. Russ is very confused. https://t.co/fhto5eWKoQ

— Up The Thunder (@UpTheThunder) October 27, 2016

Might be low.

34. Jawun Evans, Oklahoma State: There may not be an more underrated point guard than @OSUMBB's @j3vans1_. #CBTtop100 pic.twitter.com/qeTDjaUZnh

— College Basketball Talk (@CBTonNBC) October 26, 2016

Thought this was a great stat.

My favorite fact in recent history. Anthony Davis and Michael Gilchrist were 4th and 5th in shots at UK. Went 1st and 2nd in the NBA Draft. https://t.co/uCop5VcSz5

— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) October 27, 2016

Press conference Bingo. This is a great idea.

.@PhilForte13 is a #Big12MBB Media Day vet. But can he guess the media's questions beforehand? Check out Forte's Media Day Bingo! #okstate pic.twitter.com/jvP0doct4N

— Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) October 26, 2016