New OSU Defensive Coordinator Mason Brings Experience, 'Magnetic Personality' To Stillwater

Some of the best players in Oklahoma State football history are honored at the Oklahoma Sports Hall Of Fame. Last year's Cowboys D was one of the biggest threats in the college game.

But now there's a new defensive coordinator, as Jim Knowles left Stillwater for Columbus, Ohio, and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

News On 6 Sports Director John Holcomb went to Stillwater to see how the team is tackling those challenges. Former Vanderbilt head football coach Derek Mason was hired in late January.

OSU's head football coach Mike Gundy said Mason's expertise and charisma makes it easier for him to focus on being head coach.

"He has a magnetic personality. People, players like to be around him," Gundy said. "That's important nowadays. You know, he can talk to the team, and they listen to him -- and they believe him."