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With signs surfacing that Tiny may be gone, the situation has gone from bad to horrendous. This is what we currently have as a roster next year (if Tiny is indeed gone):
Pledger
Franklin*
Fitzgerald
Randolph*
Hardrick
Davis
Clark
Taylor
Neal
*Walk ons
That's a grand total of 7 scholarship players, 1 of which (Hardrick) was expected to contribute little to nothing next year. 3 of the remaining 6 will be true freshmen. Of the other 3 remaining, only 1 (Cade) averaged more than 20 minutes per game last year. If we cannot find anyone else in the late signing period this is what our starting lineup looks like:
G - Taylor
G - Pledger/Davis
F - Clark
F - Fitzgerald
F - Hardrick?
Now I'm sure we'll find at least one other guy in the late signing period to come to OU, but it's starting to look like we will be bringing in guys that are little more than warm bodies. 2010-11 could seriously be one of the worst OU teams since the 60s. Unless something drastic happens in recruiting (i.e. Jones AND Ross coming to OU), we are going to be absolutely HORRIBLE. A complete laughingstock. Interest in the program will fade even more, as will attendance. To say that I am stunned at the turn of events that has unfolded would be an understatement. All I know is that this is unacceptable. I realize Capel will get another year, but if it weren't for the financial considerations I would have no problems with him being fired right now. Ultimately when you are the head of a team or any organization the ultimate blame falls at your feet. If you or I fail in our jobs do we get to blame anyone other than ourselves? I know I sure wouldn't. This is just a total and complete debacle. I honestly can't remember the last time I saw a collegiate sports program completely disintegrate this rapidly. Just unbelievable.
Pledger
Franklin*
Fitzgerald
Randolph*
Hardrick
Davis
Clark
Taylor
Neal
*Walk ons
That's a grand total of 7 scholarship players, 1 of which (Hardrick) was expected to contribute little to nothing next year. 3 of the remaining 6 will be true freshmen. Of the other 3 remaining, only 1 (Cade) averaged more than 20 minutes per game last year. If we cannot find anyone else in the late signing period this is what our starting lineup looks like:
G - Taylor
G - Pledger/Davis
F - Clark
F - Fitzgerald
F - Hardrick?
Now I'm sure we'll find at least one other guy in the late signing period to come to OU, but it's starting to look like we will be bringing in guys that are little more than warm bodies. 2010-11 could seriously be one of the worst OU teams since the 60s. Unless something drastic happens in recruiting (i.e. Jones AND Ross coming to OU), we are going to be absolutely HORRIBLE. A complete laughingstock. Interest in the program will fade even more, as will attendance. To say that I am stunned at the turn of events that has unfolded would be an understatement. All I know is that this is unacceptable. I realize Capel will get another year, but if it weren't for the financial considerations I would have no problems with him being fired right now. Ultimately when you are the head of a team or any organization the ultimate blame falls at your feet. If you or I fail in our jobs do we get to blame anyone other than ourselves? I know I sure wouldn't. This is just a total and complete debacle. I honestly can't remember the last time I saw a collegiate sports program completely disintegrate this rapidly. Just unbelievable.