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STILLWATER — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is well aware of what is about to engulf Boone Pickens Stadium from Thursday to Sunday.
“You’re talking about a game day four days in a row,” Gundy said after his football team finished its Tuesday practice at the Sherman Smith Training Center.
Gundy, of course, is referring to the “Boys From Oklahoma” concerts headlined by Cross Canadian Ragweed and the Turnpike Troubadours, along with several other performers.
Bands were on hand Tuesday performing sound checks inside BPS.
They’ve sold out four shows, running Thursday through Sunday, with other ancillary events happening in the vicinity as well.
But Gundy isn’t changing his practice schedule, so the Cowboys will be on the field across the street from the stadium Thursday and Saturday afternoons.
“Yeah, it won’t bother these guys,” Gundy said.
The coach says he’s been asked to be involved in the concerts on some level, though he doesn’t yet know the specifics. And he was happy to oblige, considering a portion of the concerts’ proceeds are going toward OSU’s name, image and likeness funding.
“We’re very appreciative, very thankful,” Gundy said. “Those shows sold out in, like, an hour. It’s a big hit.
“There’s people coming in from New Mexico to watch this thing, central Texas, Arkansas, Kansas City. They’re coming from everywhere to come to this concert.”
Talyn Shettron injured again
OSU receiver Talyn Shettron hasn’t practiced for the last week, suffering another injury in his star-crossed career.
Gundy shared that the talented receiver from Edmond Santa Fe High School is sidelined but didn’t specify the nature of his latest injury.
“He’s out right now, so he won’t be with us for a…
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Publish date : 2025-04-09 01:00:00
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