Under The Headset With T Boone Pickens: A Conversation Between The OSU Coach And Benefactor

Pregame of the West Virginia-Oklahoma State game. Mike Gundy is watching his team go through warmups while he finalizes his game plan with his assistants.

Okay guys, I like the plan. The team looks sharp and focused. I think we're ready for a...

Hello Mike? Is that you? It's just crazy what you can listen in on when you're rich as hell.

Mr. Pickens?

Call me T, son. Don't grovel like that Miles guy used to.

Yes sir, Mr. T. I don't mean to be rude, but we got a game to play. Is there something I can help you with?

You help me? No, son. I'm here to help you. You see, I know your friend Dana is in town and I thought I would remind you of the last time he was here and how bad things almost turned out.

But Mr. T, it wasn't that bad.

Do you see a Mohawk on my head? Enough gold chains to sink the Titanic? The name is T! Just zip it and listen.

Honey, just listen to him.

Kristen?

Hey...

Back to what I was saying. Mike, you and Dana are like red wine and tequila. Great on your own, but you just don't mix well.

Mike, remember you promised Motorboat Mike wasn't coming out anymore except with me.

Honey...shhhhh!

Motorboat? Yeah, that pretty much describes it.

...Yeah....Look Mike, maybe you SHOULD call me Mr. Pickens.

Yes sir, Mr. Pickens.

Hey Mike! Hey bud. Me and Geno are hitting the town after the game tonight. Wanna come along?

MIKE! NOOOOOOOOOOO!