Oklahoma State's record looks impressive but that doesn't always tell the whole story.
The Cowboys are good, will be good; they just aren't and won't be an upper-echelon group in the Big 12.
No one will complain in Stillwater this season, well outwardly, but neither will they be getting overly excited. They've seen this act before -- solid but not dangerous enough to beat the best.
OSU's perfect run to open Sean Sutton's first full season as coach came to an end Monday, losing to Tennessee, 79-77 in Nashville.
How they absorbed defeat is likely more painful this morning than losing when you consider the Pokes outshot the Volunteers (55 to 42 percent) from the floor and the foul line (25 for 32 for the Cowboys to 19 for 32 for UT), and held its' own on the boards (35-33 Tennessee).
Where OSU proved itself unworthy was holding on to what must have been a greased pig, as it committed 22 turnovers, which led to 31 Vols' points. UT controlled its' sloppiness, limiting its' turnovers to a very reasonable 12.
Mario Boggan remains the main man for the Pokes, capable of getting his -- usually about 20 a game -- from the low post. Guard JamesOn Curry is a capable two-guard and sophomore Terrell Harris is one to watch on the wing, as well.
OSU will be good but not in the same league as Kansas or Texas.
The NCAA's are likely, as is an early exit.
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