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OSU Wins Ugly: A Coach's Perfect Lesson
12 Oct
Summary
- Coach Morris embraces gritty wins, valuing lessons over perfection.
- Oklahoma State's defense improved significantly in the second half.
- A win provides valuable teaching moments before facing Houston.
Oklahoma State's head coach, Eric Morris, declared that winning is paramount, regardless of the style. Following a 42-28 victory over UCF, Morris expressed pride in his team's ability to win in different ways, a crucial development as they prepare to face the nationally ranked Houston Cougars.
The Cowboys' win was far from perfect, marked by defensive struggles and a costly fumble early in the game, which allowed UCF to score. The teams were tied 21-21 at halftime, prompting Morris to challenge his players' perimeter defense and energy.
UCF dominated possession, but Oklahoma State's defense significantly improved in the second half, with a key fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. Morris found this "grimy" victory beneficial, providing ample teaching opportunities for the upcoming week.
Morris sees this imperfect win as ideal preparation, contrasting it with previous dominant victories that offered fewer coaching points. He plans to use the UCF game footage as a teaching tool to highlight areas needing improvement before confronting a top-tier Houston team, emphasizing the need for better performance in conference play.
