Oklahoma State’s soccer helmets will look just a little bit totally different this season.
The gamers will put on QR codes on their helmets this season that may hyperlink to the final group fund to extend this system’s NIL cash pool.
The QR codes shall be about 1.5-inch decals that function every participant’s identify and quantity. They aren’t anticipated to be seen from the stands however are anticipated to be noticeable in close-up pictures throughout broadcasts and pictures posted on-line.
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This photograph offered by Oklahoma State Athletics reveals a QR code on an Oklahoma State NCAA faculty soccer helmet on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics through AP)
“This is a revolutionary step forward to help keep Oklahoma State football ahead of the game,” head coach Mike Gundy stated. “It gives a chance for everyday fans across the world to have a real impact when it comes to supporting the NIL efforts for Cowboy football. I’m thrilled about this opportunity for our players.”
Whereas Gundy is thrilled in regards to the alternative for his gamers, he isn’t thrilled with brokers repeatedly calling about NIL offers.
“Tell your agent to quit calling us and asking for more money. It’s non-negotiable now. Start again in December.”
OKLAHOMA STATE’S MIKE GUNDY DELIVERS STERN MESSAGE ABOUT PLAYERS’ FOCUS AS SEASON KICKOFF NEARS
Oklahoma State Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy reacts on the sideline within the second half towards the Texas A&M Aggies through the TaxAct Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on Dec. 27, 2023 in Houston. (Tim Warner/Getty Photos)
“I told the players there’s no negotiating now,” he stated. “Portal’s over. All negotiation’s history. Now we’re playing football. Just coaching and playing football.”
Led by working again Ollie Gordon II, the Cowboys enter the upcoming season ranked no. 17 within the AP High 25.
The 20-year-old was named the Massive 12 preseason offseason participant of the 12 months coming off a season through which he gained the Doak Walker Award final season because the nation’s greatest working again.
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Ollie Gordon II gained the Doak Walker Award final season because the nation’s greatest working again. (Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire through Getty Photos)
“You can tell the team is really hungry,” Gordon stated on media day. “We have a lot of returners back and we can’t be complacent. I feel like we haven’t shown any part of being complacent. We’ve all been practicing like we haven’t been here before, and it’s been a really great thing.”
Oklahoma State went 10-4 final season, ending second within the Massive 12 to the Texas Longhorns.
The Cowboys will roll out their new helmets within the season opener towards defending FCS champion South Dakota State on August 31.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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