SanditeCowboy
Ranger
He is reporting Gundy has been relieved of his duties. No word on an interim coach yet...
Gundy is out…..
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Thank you Mike Gundy for all of the wins, great seasons and memories.
That being said, it was time. Hopefully our administration is ready to make the decisions to keep us competitive. Its not just about football. Our other sports and university at large are relying on it.
That being said, it was time. Hopefully our administration is ready to make the decisions to keep us competitive. Its not just about football. Our other sports and university at large are relying on it.
Poke Skywalker
Ranger
Not celebrating this, not a happy day for OSU. It’s unfortunate that it came to this, but it was necessary.
Chairman of the Board
Marshall
It's sad that it had to come to this, but it was the right move.
Also, wanted to do a friendly plug for the AV. Some inside information is being discussed regarding the HC and potential AD openings for those interested in that.
There will be a full Coaching search and it can be nice to be plugged into that.
There will be a full Coaching search and it can be nice to be plugged into that.
Chairman of the Board
Marshall
Yes. We must AT LEAST be a bowl team for our athletic department to have a chance across the board.
Okstatekerr
Sheriff
I think we can all acknowledge all of the great things that Gundy did for this program, while at the same time acknowledging that college football has passed him by and we need a new perspective. Hopefully, with time, we can remember the good and forget how it ended.
If this is true, it's a sad day for OSU.
I've been one of Gundy's biggest "haters" over the years, but nobody can deny the levels of success under his watch. I just hope we can find someone that can bring new life to what has been a steadily declining program for a long time.
I also wish Mike Gundy and his family all the best going forward, wherever that might be. Heck, maybe he would even remain in Stillwater and support OSU (though that seems unlikely).
I've been one of Gundy's biggest "haters" over the years, but nobody can deny the levels of success under his watch. I just hope we can find someone that can bring new life to what has been a steadily declining program for a long time.
I also wish Mike Gundy and his family all the best going forward, wherever that might be. Heck, maybe he would even remain in Stillwater and support OSU (though that seems unlikely).
Poke Skywalker
Ranger
I can only guess and hope that they gave him the option to announce his retirement effective at the end of the season but he refused, based on his comments yesterday about being happy and planning to fulfill his contract.
Okstatekerr
Sheriff
Yea I had the same thought. They must of had a meeting and pitched letting him finish the season and "retire" but he balked so they just ripped the band aid off.
Stillwater Townie
Ranger
KWTV-6 said press conference at 3:30 PM today.
35 years of his life given to OSU. This isn’t a day to celebrate whether we wanted it to happen or not.
Multiple things can be true and once again, are.
OrangeFanatic2
Deputy
While I agree the move was needed, I don’t like the timing. I know many won’t agree and that’s fine but I think you wait until the season is over to do this. Inform Mike that this will be his last season and they will be putting a committee together and plans in place for the next hire. Just my opinion.
orangepowered
New member
College football has changed. You used to wait until the end of the season. Now you do it now so you have the most time to find the right head coach and be ready for when transfer portal opens to get new players to come in. I also don't know why I wanted to watch another losing season of uninspired gundyball when I can at least see what this team can do without him now.
Stillwater Townie
Ranger
Report: Mike Gundy fired as Oklahoma State football coach
https://www.ocolly.com/sports/footb...cle_3cec0e05-2829-413a-87a4-0edf6b01c8c0.htmlProbably Gundy saying he wanted to stay made them know they would have to fire him very soon. https://www.ocolly.com/sports/footb...cle_35631900-d637-414d-8e88-69542d3c8496.html
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Okstatekerr
Sheriff
You never tell someone they are getting fired and expect them to continue to work hard. They probably tried to develop an exit strategy and he said no they just went ahead and fired him.
