Oklahoma State moved on from its identification earlier this week, firing head coach Mike Gundy after 20-plus years on the job following the crew’s 1-2 begin. Was this determination shortsighted?
Colin Cowherd thinks so.
“I feel it is idiotic [firing Gundy],” Cowherd, host of “The Herd,” stated about Oklahoma State transferring on from the long-time head coach on “Massive Midday Kickoff.” “Who wins? The scholar athlete would not win. That is school soccer; it isn’t professional. They’ve had a nasty run. Generally he will get in hassle, [but] I am unable to imagine what they did to him. I feel it sends a horrible message. School soccer is concerning the pupil athlete. No person wins right here.
“I do not suppose that is a pretty job. They only employed a brand new employees. I might be very reluctant. You fired your man. He is iconic. Sure, he is had a nasty stretch. Dabo [Swinney] took for years to win [at Clemson]. They’re on Dabo, as nicely. Are they out of their thoughts? These are nice coaches.”
FOX Sports activities school soccer analyst City Meyer added that he felt Gundy was “untouchable.”
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Within the faculty’s announcement that it was transferring on from Gundy, Oklahoma State Athletic Director Chad Weiberg stated they’re “on the lookout for somebody who can lead our program on this new period,” saying that “school soccer has modified drastically in the previous few years, and the funding wanted to compete on the highest degree has by no means been extra essential.”
Gundy, who performed quarterback for the Cowboys from 1986-89, was an assistant coach on the program for 10 mixed seasons earlier than turning into Oklahoma State’s head coach in 2005. Throughout Gundy’s 20-plus seasons on the helm, Oklahoma State went a mixed 170-90, gained the Massive 12 in 2011 and appeared in 18 bowl video games. Gundy earned Massive 12 Coach of the 12 months honors in three seasons. His 170 wins are first in program historical past.
The Cowboys beat UT Martin (27-7) to open the season however then received blown out by Oregon (69-3) and misplaced to Tulsa at house (19-12) for the primary time since 1951. Oklahoma State is coming off a 3-9 season that noticed it go 0-9 in Massive 12 play.
Oklahoma State promoted offensive coordinator Doug Meacham to interim coach. The Cowboys are set to host the Baylor Bears in Week 5.
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