Oklahoma State Cowboys Defense (2002) - Bill Young

The 2002 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team finished the season with a record of 8-5 and a fourth-place finish in the Big 12 South. The Cowboys were led by head coach Les Miles, who was in his second season at Oklahoma State.

The defensive coordinator of the 2002 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team was Bill Young. He was in his second season at Oklahoma State, and he led the Cowboys to one of the most improved defenses in the country.

Young's defensive philosophy was simple: be aggressive and create turnovers. He was known for his blitz-heavy schemes, which relied on creating pressure on the quarterback and disrupting the opposing team's offense. Young's defense was also known for its ability to stop the run and its ability to get to the quarterback.

The Cowboys' defense was also very good in 2002. The Cowboys allowed only 289 points all season, which was the 33rd-fewest in the country. The Cowboys' defense was led by linebacker Jamie Whitworth, who recorded 134 tackles and 12 sacks. Whitworth was a first-team All-Big 12 selection in 2002. The Cowboys' defense also had a number of other talented players, including defensive tackle Antonio Smith and safety Roy Williams.

The Cowboys' biggest win of the season came in the Bedlam Series, where they defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 38-25. The Cowboys' victory over Oklahoma was their first win in the Bedlam Series since 1995.

The Cowboys also had a number of other notable wins in 2002, including wins over the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the Colorado Buffaloes, and the Missouri Tigers.

The 2002 Oklahoma State Cowboys were a good team, and they showed a lot of promise for the future. The Cowboys had a potent offense, a solid defense, and a strong coaching staff. The Cowboys were expected to compete for the Big 12 Championship in 2003, but they finished with a disappointing 4-8 record.