OSU football notebook: Cowboys talking more turnovers

But Young is far from satisfied.

"We raised it over the year before and it factored in some ball games," Young said. "(But) we want a minimum of three each game. If we get four or five that would really be nice."

The Pokes reached their stated goal of three per game in five games in 2009 including key wins over Georgia, Missouri and Texas Tech. OSU had four games of three interceptions or more last season.

Nonetheless, the Cowboys finished tied for 61st in turnover margin (0) last season. The Pokes offense struggled to protect the ball at key times with half of the Pokes' 30 turnovers coming in their four losses to Houston, Texas, Oklahoma and Ole Miss resulting in a minus-8 turnover margin in those games.

Staley's status

When running back Kye Staley tore up his knee in preseason camp a year ago, reports suggested it was one of the worst knee injuries team doctors had seen.

There were tears to all three ligaments and his hamstring. And the damage didn't end there.

Staley has worked hard to return to the field, impressing everyone in the program. He suffered a minor setback during practice Sunday, yet should return soon.

"He's done and performed unbelievable for the type of injury he's had," said Cowboys coach Mike Gundy. "He's out there. He's been released by the doctors. My staff and myself are very proud of where he's gotten after the type of injury he's had. He continues to work at it.