In their words: OSU's defensive confusion
Published: Sun, August 31, 2008 12:00 AM
Defensive coordinator Tim Beckman explains what went wrong in the fourth quarter when Washington State scored as three Oklahoma State players were still running onto the field. The three-yard run by WSU quarterback Gary Rogers came on fourth down early in the fourth quarter.
"We were trying to get our goal line personnel in because it was fourth down and because of this new rule, we couldn't get them in in time. Because of this new 40-second rule and the official not allowing you to sub.
If they didn't sub then we can't sub. So they stepped away from the football, which you used to be able to run on when they were holding on to the football. They don't do that any more. So they could snap the ball immediately as we're trying to run people on. So that's something we have to do better as a defensive staff. I'll take the blame on that. We need to get them in there quicker."
By Andrea Cohen
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OSU graduate and Portland resident Max Maurer cheers before the start of the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
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OSU fans cheer for the Cowboys before the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
WSU fans hold a sign that reads, "You can take away our Sonics... But you can never take... OUR COUGARS!!" before the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. OSU won, 39-13. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU coach Mike Gundy runs onto the field before the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
From left, Quinton Moore, Andre Sexton, and Perrish Cox bring down Dwight Tardy of Washington State during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Dez Bryant of OSU runs past Dan Wagner of Washington State during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
WSU head coach Paul Wulff talks to an official in the first half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU's Zac Robinson (11) yells play information to his team in the first half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU's Kendall Hunter (24) avoids WSU's Myron Beck (13) on a run in the first quarter during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU's Dez Bryant (1) catches the ball on a punt return in the first half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU's Zac Robinson (11) carries the ball in the first half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU quarterback Zac Robinson (11) pitches the ball in the first half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU's Zac Robinson (11) passes in the first half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU quarterback Zac Robinson (11) throws an incomplete pass as he is tackled by WSU's Kevin Kooyman (93) in the first half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Ugo Chinasa of OSU brings down Christopher Ivory of Washington State during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Kendall Hunter of OSU dives past Matt Eichelberger, left, and Greg Trent of Washington State to score a touchdown during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Zac Robinson of OSU throws the ball during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU's Atrell Woods (83) looks to block Tyrone Justin (9) of WSU in the first half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Beau Johnson of OSU runs past Greg Trent of Washington State during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Jeray Chatham of OSU brings down Dwight Tardy of Washington State for a saftey during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Brandon Pettigrew of OSU tries to get by Cory Evans of Washington State during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Dan Bailey of OSU kicks a field goal in front of Matt Fodge during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
A view of the stadium during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. OSU beat WSU, 39-13. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Perrish Cox of OSU returns a kick 60 yards for a touchdown during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
WSU's Brandon Gibson is wide open as he catches a touchdown pass in the third quarter during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. OSU beat WSU, 39-13. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU coaches give signals on defense in the second half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. OSU beat WSU, 39-13. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Zac Robinson of OSU scores a touchdown in the third quarter of the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Zac Robinson of OSU celebrates with Wilson Youman after Robinson scored a touchdown during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU's Dez Bryant (1) is brought down by WSU's Tyrone Justin (9) after making a catch in the second half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. OSU beat WSU, 39-13. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Dez Bryant of OSU grabs a pass over Tyrone Justin of Washington State during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU's Dez Bryant (1) misses making the one-handed catch, but WSU's Romeo Pellum (10) is called for pass interference in the fourth quarter during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. OSU beat WSU, 39-13. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU quarterback Zac Robinson (11) rushes for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. OSU beat WSU, 39-13. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU's Brayden Stringer (17) holds a sign with plans on it from the sideline in the second half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. OSU beat WSU, 39-13. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU's Ugo Chinasa (91), left, and Justin Gent (42) celebrate an interception by Gent in the second half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. OSU beat WSU, 39-13. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Kendall Hunter of OSU scores a touchdown in front of Romeo Pellum of Washington State during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
From left, Brandon Pettigrew, Zac Robinson, and Kendall Hunter celebrate after Hunter scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU coaches give signals as Brayden Stringer (17) holds a sign with plays in the second half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. OSU beat WSU, 39-13. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Romeo Pellum of Washington State is called for pass interference against Dez Bryant of OSU in the fourth quarter of the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU coach Mike Gundy walks in the bench area during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Artrell Woods of OSU gets ready to block Tyree Toomer of Washington State during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU coach Mike Gundy talks with Dez Bryant during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU's Beau Johnson (2) tries to get past Romeo Peelum (10) of WSU on a run in the second half during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. OSU beat WSU, 39-13. BY NATE BILLINGS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Beau Johnson of OSU runs during the college football game between Oklahoma State and Washington State at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, August 30, 2008. BY BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
CommentsIn their words: OSU's defensive confusion