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OSU's Russell Okung tackles new challenge

 
By Scott Wright | Published: December 29, 2008    Comment on this article Leave a comment

SAN DIEGO — Aside from being a darn talented left tackle, Oklahoma State junior Russell Okung looks the part.

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Up Next: Holiday Bowl
Oklahoma State vs. Oregon

→When: 7 p.m.

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→Where: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego

→TV: ESPN (Cox 29)

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When you see his long 6-foot-5, 300-pound frame standing on the sideline, he personifies the definition of a left tackle.

Oregon defensive end Nick Reed has a physical stature more qualified to be a fullback or a ballboy than the guy who has the second-most sacks in the country this season.

Reed is listed at 6-foot-2, 248 pounds. Both appear to be a little generous.

But he’ll go against OSU’s prototypical left tackle Tuesday night, and he’ll give Okung all he can handle in one of the most intriguing and important matchups in the Holiday Bowl.

Analysis of Reed’s skills is both similar and contradictory, based on the source.

"He’s quick. He’s got great hip flexibility,” said OSU coach Mike Gundy.

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