Bassett to "bloody noses" at OSU

By Ray Martin
rmartin@oklahoman.com

I was in Tuttle this morning, watching Cooper Bassett, a 6-foot-5, 235 pound tight end, sign with Oklahoma State.

The first thing Bassett told me was that he is the player who will “bloody noses” at practice next fall in Stillwater.

I believe him.

After seeing Bassett for the first time, I am convinced that OSU is getting a steal. He is shaped like a greek god, and from what I hear, he plays football like one too.

Tuttle didn’t throw much last season, so Bassett’s receiving numbers are nothing extravagant. On defense, though, he racked up 10 sacks at defensive end. He spent his time on offense throwing monster blocks, which opened up Tuttle’s running game.

Bassett was a four year starter for the Tigers, leading them to a state title in ’05, and a semi-finals appearance in ’07.

For more on Bassett check out the signing day coverage at NewsOk, or Mike Baldwin’s recent story featured in Saturday’s Oklahoman.