FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Oklahoma State’s team workouts began in late September with a handful of intrasquads before the Cowboys headed to Fayetteville for 19 innings against Arkansas. Those innings would be divided into a three-game series over two days — a nine-inning game and a pair of five-inning contests. With 20 returnees and 25 newcomers, there was much teaching to be done about preparing and playing the Cowboys’ way.
Departing Fayetteville after the series, the Cowboys rode away with a better feel for who they are, what they can do and what adjustments are still needed. A major bright spot was[…]