Throw him into the fire. Like most rumors, this one was rooted in kernels of truth. Lindsay's shoulder was sore, although tests earlier in the week proved it fine. Pogi indeed has impressed. As for toughness, well, Lindsay's been a four-year Big 12 starter.
Few wimps complete that obstacle course.
Saturday night, Lindsay grinded the rumors into the sand below Skelly Stadium's new fake grass. He passed on target. He scrambled with urgency. He played like a talented, fifth-year senior ought to play. Thus OSU beat pesky Tulsa 36-26.