Matt Fodge News

Oklahoma State freshman punter Quinn Sharp has been recognized as one of 42 candidates for the Ray Guy Award, presented to the nation's top punter.

Redshirt freshman punter Quinn Sharp ranks second nationally in net punting with 48.9 yards per kick.

To replace one of the top punters in the country, Oklahoma State turned to one of the top kicking recruits in the nation.

Rice-Georgia connection: In what would have been the first date of a three-game series, Oklahoma State was scheduled to have played at Rice in 2007.

Perrish Cox returned the second half kickoff 74 yards, the return led to an OSU touchdown.

Perrish Cox: If OSU's senior cornerback plays all season as he did against Georgia , he will be a first-team All-American. Now at 197 pounds , and with vastly improved coverage skills, Cox has developed into an NFL-caliber cornerback.

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin I know this makes me sound like a coaches, but I actually think that special teams really does account for a third of a team's success.

Brandon Pettigrew, who may have been the best tight end in school history, now is a Detroit Lions rookie.

Brandon Pettigrew, who may have been the best tight end in school history, now is a Detroit Lions rookie.

While he stars as a receiver, Dez Bryant also excels as a punt returner. The Cowboys' Sept.

Many fans remember Oct. 12 as the turning point in the Cowboys' 2008 season. Quarterback Tony Romo fractured his finger in an overtime loss to Arizona and the club never really found its rhythm again, finishing 9-7 without a playoff berth.

Wide receiver Roy Williams continues to work with quarterback Tony Romo on their timing during Cowboys minicamp this week in Carrollton.

Six weeks after he was paralyzed from the waist down, Rich Behm attended both sessions of the Cowboys ' minicamp.

Kicker Nick Folk took a significant step in his rehab from hip surgery by doing some light running around the track during this morning's practice.

Considering only two punters were chosen in the NFL Draft, it's no surprise when a talent such as Oklahoma State 's Matt Fodge doesn't get his name called.

Sure, the Cowboys will still be tabbed as a darkhorse with Texas and Oklahoma reloading.

Two undrafted Oklahoma State players have been invited to NFL rookie minicamps. Punter Matt Fodge has been invited to try out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while safety Ricky Price earned a tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Oklahoma State Position: tight end Profile: Rated the No. 7 overall prospect by draft expert Mel Kiper.

Krystal Plunkett had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Nicole Riviera drove in four runs as Hawai'i Pacific defeated Chaminade, 12-0, yesterday to complete a sweep of a nonconference softball doubleheader at Howard A. Okita Field.

Bryant honored: Continuing his recovery from a Holiday Bowl knee injury and January surgery, All-American wide receiver Dez Bryant had his participation in Oklahoma State spring drills extremely limited.