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Oklahoma State Football: 5 overreactions from win over South Alabama

By Andrew Miller

STILLWATER, OK - OCTOBER 29: Mike Gundy head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys calls plays against West Virginia during the second half of a NCAA football game at Boone Pickens Stadium October 29, 2016 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State defeated
STILLWATER, OK - OCTOBER 29: Mike Gundy head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys calls plays against West Virginia during the second half of a NCAA football game at Boone Pickens Stadium October 29, 2016 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State defeated /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Tony Bridges #1 of the Mississippi Rebels breaks up a pass intended for Marcell Ateman #3 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the third quarter of the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Tony Bridges #1 of the Mississippi Rebels breaks up a pass intended for Marcell Ateman #3 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the third quarter of the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

5. Marcell Ateman is having trouble adjusting

While senior wide receiver Marcell Ateman had himself two touchdown catches, there were a few opportunities he missed out on. Ateman missed almost the entire 2016 season due to an ankle injury and came back for his sixth year with Oklahoma State.

It will take some time for Ateman to get back up to the speed of things. However, he needs to position himself as a firm start with the offense soon or the deep Oklahoma State receiving corps will find a way to replace him.

One of Ateman’s two scores was one that he bobbled and nearly dropped. That would have limited Ateman’s stat line to less than 50 receiving yards and one touchdown. Yet, with his great size it’s hard to not look his way in the red zone.

The game speed is now getting back with Ateman. He has two more weeks to continue getting into game shape before the Pokes start Big 12 play. Ultimately, Ateman will be fine but he needs to continue making adjustments.

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