Eric Bailey

Tulsa World OSU Sports Reporter

Mike Simons

Tulsa World Photojournalist

OWASSO — Making life-changing decisions is tough for any adult.

Imagine being a high-school senior, thinking you have your college career figured out and then a bombshell blasts your plan.

Owasso High School stars Tajh Overton and Carter Langenderfer had committed to Oklahoma State for their football future. Then, in the past nine days, they witnessed head coach Mike Gundy and defensive coordinator Todd Grantham get abruptly fired from their positions.

They thought their recruiting days were over. Now everything has now been reset. Opposing colleges have feasted on the news and immediately reached out to the prospects.

Overton, a defensive lineman considered by some as the No. 1 recruit in the state

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