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Oklahoma State football: Mike Gundy press conference

The Oklahoman's Gina Mizell and John Helsley are providing live coverage of Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy's press conference. It follows OSU's 84-0 win in the home opener over Savannah State. OSU will be in Tucson on Saturday to take on Arizona.

By John Helsley and Gina Mizell | Published: September 3, 2012 Comment on this article

NewsOK Sports 12:09 p.m. Mike Gundy will be at the podium at 1 p.m. to address the media. In the mean time, here's some reading material to pass the time.

Monday notes and tidbits from Gina Mizell: http://okne.ws/Te0saq

Week 2 changes to the depth chart: http://okne.ws/TaIkQn

An early look at Arizona: http://okne.ws/NLVNYc

After Further Review: Revisiting Oklahoma State’s 84-0 win against Savannah State http://okne.ws/RE2Y5z

@NewsOKSports 12:23 p.m. Uni Tracker: Oklahoma State breaks out 14th ‘new’ combo against Savannah State bit.ly/PVZAYY (via @ginamizell)

@anthonyVslater 12:50 p.m. DC Glenn Spencer: "Most of my starters got less than 10 plays (on Saturday). We didn't prove anything."

@jjhelsley 1:05 p.m. Gundy to the podium... #okstate

@anthonyVslater 1:06 p.m. Mike Gundy press conference under way as expected: "We're back at it."

@jjhelsley 1:07 p.m. Gundy has the team leaving early Friday to aid the adjustment to time change. #okstate

@anthonyVslater 1:07 p.m. Mike Gundy notes the challenge of a Rich Rodriguez spread offense. Arizona had 624 yards on Saturday vs Toledo.

@jjhelsley 1:08 p.m. Gundy says road game a big difference for Lunt. Opponent a big difference too

@anthonyVslater 1:08 p.m. Gundy on Wes Lunt: We want him to execute, get the ball to playmakers and take care of the ball.

@anthonyVslater 1:09 p.m. Gundy: Our offense was never challenged (on Saturday). We'll get a better feel in the next three or four weeks.

@jjhelsley 1:09 p.m. Tempo was good in opener, but Gundy points out they were never challenged

@anthonyVslater 1:10 p.m. Gundy said the time change (to Pacific) is a tougher adjustment for coaches than players.

@jjhelsley 1:11 p.m. WR distribution should be typical, with many involved. Don't have obvious go-to guy, ala Blackmon, yet have several who can make plays

@ginamizell 1:11 p.m. Gundy: time change tougher on coaches than players. Joked his body clock shuts down around 10pm hour

@ginamizell 1:11 p.m. Gundy on secret to playing on road: success breeds success. #okstate

@ginamizell 1:13 p.m. Gundy talking about sophomore DT James Castleman. Fun fact: his mom used to live in Tucson. Went to a few UA games as a kid #okstate

@anthonyVslater 1:13 p.m. Gundy said nobody played poorly on Saturday. But noted turnovers and missed assignments on defense.

@anthonyVslater 1:13 p.m. Gundy not sure if they will use JW Walsh in any type of package at Arizona.

@jjhelsley 1:14 p.m. Turnover battle, execution and missed assignments critical -- Gundy wants missed assignments on defense cleaned up

@anthonyVslater 1:14 p.m. Gundy on Walsh: "There's a time for a player like JW. He understands our offense and brings another dimension. An ability to run."

@ginamizell 1:14 p.m. Gundy: JW Walsh can give us something we haven't had over the past two years. #okstate

@ginamizell 1:15 p.m. Gundy on heat on field Saturday: we were fine, because we weren't stressed. Expect 90ish degrees Saturday #okstate

@anthonyVslater 1:15 p.m. Gundy said he read it will be 93 degrees in Tucson around kickoff on Saturday.

@jjhelsley 1:15 p.m. Walsh package here to stay, for various reasons. Gundy believes it gives OSU an added weapon.

@ginamizell 1:16 p.m. Gundy compares Matt Scott to early RG3 and Mizzou's James Franklin. Also Tannehill, Zac Robinson #okstate

@jjhelsley 1:17 p.m. Zona QB will stress Cowboys defense differently than much of what they see. Still, have seen with RG3, Tannehill, etc.

@ginamizell 1:17 p.m. Gundy: we would have liked to have more work, but would prefer less work to 85-90 snaps in hot weather #okstate

@ginamizell 1:18 p.m. Gundy on Tracy Moore: He's back. Starting or not starting won't be a disciplinary thing #okstate

@anthonyVslater 1:18 p.m. Tracy Moore will play on Saturday. May not start.

@jjhelsley 1:18 p.m. First game gave hope to improved punt returns. C. Moore, Lampkin, Muncrief all showed some ability to excite

@anthonyVslater 1:20 p.m. Gundy: DT Calvin Barnett gives us some good push in the middle. We haven't had good push in the middle in years.

@anthonyVslater 1:22 p.m. Gundy on third RB Des Roland: He's running the ball better than he did last year. Catching the ball nicely for us, too.

@ginamizell 1:23 p.m. Gundy said Des Roland improving as a pass-catcher. We didn't see that Saturday #okstate

@ginamizell 1:23 p.m. Gundy said he's going to give out an NFL-like injury update on Thursdays. That's...excellent. #okstate

@jjhelsley 1:25 p.m. Dez Roland improved in No. 3 RB role. He'll be used and is needed. Offers a big body and has shown ability to catch the ball -- key.

@anthonyVslater 1:25 p.m. Gundy on CB Devin Hedgepeth (recovering from Achilles tear): He looked fine. We were able to get him plenty of reps. He gained confidence.

@ginamizell 1:25 p.m. Gundy on Devin Hedgepeth, who got quite a few reps Saturday: should have helped confidence. He tore his Achilles twice in last year #okstate

@anthonyVslater 1:26 p.m. Gundy said DC Bill Young should be back next week.

@jjhelsley 1:27 p.m. Gundy says team has adjusted well without DC Bill Young. Helps to have a guy like Glenn Spencer on hand; could DC many places

@ginamizell 1:28 p.m. Gundy mentions his GAs, like Jermial Ashley, are older. Mid-late 20s. Helps. Ashley is coaching DL in Bill Young's absence. #okstate

@anthonyVslater 1:29 p.m. That'll do it for Gundy's presser. #OKstate is at Arizona on Saturday at 9:30 p.m.