First impressions of Eric Morris in Stillwater as OSU coach | Bedlam Buds

Oklahoma State officially introduced Eric Morris as its new head football coach, and Bedlam Buds has thoughts.

In this episode, Ryan (Boomer Sooner) and Jeremy (Go Pokes) react to Morris’ debut in Stillwater — from his nervous but honest tone on the podium to his admission that he’s winless in Boone Pickens Stadium and intends to change that. We look at what his arrival means for OSU’s identity, the transfer portal and the quarterback room.

With roughly 20 Cowboys out of eligibility and only a small signing class locked in, Ryan and Jeremy argue that this offseason will be all about portal strategy. They talk through the possibility of North Texas star Drew “Mestemaker” following Morris to Stillwater, why keeping current QBs matters and how real competition could reset the entire offense.

Finally, the guys react to the reported 1,100-fan turnout for Morris’ intro, what it says about Cowboy Nation’s appetite for a reboot and why, after back-to-back winless league seasons, there’s real optimism that OSU can climb quickly if the staff nails this first offseason.

Episode highlights:

• Eric Morris’ introductory presser: nervous, genuine and grounded

• Why his 0–6 record in Boone Pickens could fuel the turnaround

• OSU’s roster math: small signing class, big portal need

• What a portal miss vs. portal hit looks like for 2025

• The Drew “Mestermaker” question and why QB competition is crucial

• Why 1,100 fans at a Monday intro matters for buy-in

• How a few impact players could take OSU from rock bottom to dangerous

• Long-term dream: Bedlam revived someday as a playoff game

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