Caleb Etienne has undergone a transformation since arriving at Oklahoma State. Physically, he notices the effect of his yearlong dedication to workouts. Etienne, a 6-foot-7 offensive tackle, is listed at 325 pounds on the Cowboy football team's roster, a substantial drop from his initial weight of about 370, he said. Etienne shed nearly 50 pounds, yet he has gained much more than he lost. He has a better grasp on the playbook. He can keep up with the Cowboys' speed. He has practiced patience, watching f rom the sideline during most of the past season. And when Etienne turns to the stands in Boone Pickens Stadium this fall, he might spot a new, adoring fan in the crowd: Caleb Jr., his 1-year-old son. "He's my motivation, my everything, my why," Etienne s aid. "Family is my why. This is what I do, to come out here every day to be the best version of me."After Etienne left Butler Community College and joined OSU's 2021 recruiting class, his life changed quickly. In July 2021, Caleb Jr. was born. At the same time, Caleb Sr. had to suddenly acclimate to a Division I program, returning from a lengthy break that happened because Butler had canceled its 2020 matchups due to COVID-19. The younger Caleb didn't make a game-day appearance during the past se ason at Boone Pickens Stadium - he was barely a month old for OSU's opener - but he gave his father the extra inspiration he needed to keep pushing. During fall camp, the process continues. Etienne, a redshirt junior from New Orleans, is improving every day, coach Mike Gundy said. "Caleb still has a ways to go, but he's a completely different player right now," Gundy said. " … He's in condition now. He's been with us long enough that he understands who we are and how we practice." - Stillwater Press
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