Oklahoma State University football coach Eric Morris discussed his team’s progress during media day, highlighting improvements in fitness and efforts to adapt to the summer heat before their Sept. 5 game against Tulsa.

Conditioning and Heat Adaptation

The Oklahoma State University Cowboys held their media day Saturday in Stillwater, where coach Eric Morris reflected on his first week of practice and the team’s preparation for their season opener. Morris noted that learning to handle the heat now will be beneficial, especially against another Oklahoma team also dealing with the summer conditions.

On Saturday, the team added pads to their practice routine, which Morris said is another step toward getting the players in game condition. He has emphasized nutrition and health for his team, and it remains to be seen what kind of edge that focus will provide come game time.

Original reporting: KOCO Sports (Oklahoma City) — read the source article.