Success pays off for OSU Cowboys

(Stillwater-AP) -- They say that success breeds more success. Recruiters at Oklahoma State are learning just what that means. The Cowboys are reaping the rewards of an 8-and-5 season

Sunday, January 19th 2003, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Stillwater-AP) -- They say that success breeds more success.

Recruiters at Oklahoma State are learning just what that means.

The Cowboys are reaping the rewards of an 8-and-5 season and wins over the likes of Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas A&M and a trip to the Houston Bowl.

OSU carried 20 commitments into the weekend, when another eight prospects were touring the campus to consider a future with the school.

Coaches are scrambling to fill their biggest need -- linemen on both sides of the ball.

The Cowboys have lost both tackles on both sides of the ball. OSU already had depth challenges along the line. So far, ready replacements have not established themselves.