Oklahoma State football: Mike Yurcich's former QB has no doubts he'll succeed in Stillwater

Although the way he does will be different from his predecessors.

Where Holgorsen was known to draw up schemes on a napkin and Monken was liable to say whatever popped in his head, Yurcich doesn't sound nearly as unconventional.

Harris calls him intense in practice.

“He's still got those young legs,” Harris said of the 37-year-old coach. “He's out there giving read keys. He's out there making sure everybody's locked into the game plan.

“But on game day ... he's never too high, never too low.”

Harris would get on the headset with Yurcich during games, and the way the coach talked to his quarterback was always consistent. Same tones. Same messages.

“You wouldn't be able to tell if we were up 30, down 30 or tied,” Harris said.

Harris and Yurcich built a close bond at Edinboro, and even as they've gone their separate ways, they have remained close. Harris is excited to see his former coach and football mentor get a chance to coach big-time college football.

But surprised?

Harris isn't the least bit shocked that Yurcich is making the move.

“To make the jump from Division II to Division I, you have to do something pretty special, and he's done something pretty special at his two stops,” Harris said. “He's had nothing but success. He's a successful person. He's a successful football coach.

“He's going to do a great job at Oklahoma State.”