I actually liked what I saw

[okcsooner83]

Ill still support OU basketball no matter who the coach is but I don't think Capel is the right person to lead the program. I hope he proves me wrong.

 

[CzechM8]

It's real easy for some of you to sit back and whine and moan about how bad we're going to be and that because of that, it's cut and dry...

Well, from my perspective that is absolutely wrong. I sat in the LNC and watched a team last year that was talented on paper, but absolutely sickening to watch in person. From their horrible body language in warmups, to the obvious ego issues and the selfish play... The whole thing was so bad, that I even felt horrible after wins. They absolutely sucked all the joy out of being an OU basketball fan out of me...

So, to watch this years team was nothing short of a breath of fresh air. We don't have the size, (perceived) talent, or flashiness of last years team... but you can have all that other crap... This team will be a group of guys that are happy to be at OU, will work hard, and will be a joy to cheer for... no matter how many games they lose. I will relish the chance to cheer for these guys and watch them grow and mature as players and as a team.

And at this point, that's what being an OU basketball fan means. It's us against the world right now and you can either enjoy the journey back to greatness, or sit back and whine like spoiled kids that aren't getting what you feel you are entitled to.

I've chosen my path...

 

[Mr.B!!!]

It's real easy for some of you to sit back and whine and moan about how bad we're going to be and that because of that, it's cut and dry...

Well, from my perspective that is absolutely wrong. I sat in the LNC and watched a team last year that was talented on paper, but absolutely sickening to watch in person. From their horrible body language in warmups, to the obvious ego issues and the selfish play... The whole thing was so bad, that I even felt horrible after wins. They absolutely sucked all the joy out of being an OU basketball fan out of me...

So, to watch this years team was nothing short of a breath of fresh air. We don't have the size, (perceived) talent, or flashiness of last years team... but you can have all that other crap... This team will be a group of guys that are happy to be at OU, will work hard, and will be a joy to cheer for... no matter how many games they lose. I will relish the chance to cheer for these guys and watch them grow and mature as players and as a team.

And at this point, that's what being an OU basketball fan means. It's us against the world right now and you can either enjoy the journey back to greatness, or sit back and whine like spoiled kids that aren't getting what you feel you are entitled to.

I've chosen my path...

:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap

 

[MsProudSooner]

It's real easy for some of you to sit back and whine and moan about how bad we're going to be and that because of that, it's cut and dry...

Well, from my perspective that is absolutely wrong. I sat in the LNC and watched a team last year that was talented on paper, but absolutely sickening to watch in person. From their horrible body language in warmups, to the obvious ego issues and the selfish play... The whole thing was so bad, that I even felt horrible after wins. They absolutely sucked all the joy out of being an OU basketball fan out of me...

So, to watch this years team was nothing short of a breath of fresh air. We don't have the size, (perceived) talent, or flashiness of last years team... but you can have all that other crap... This team will be a group of guys that are happy to be at OU, will work hard, and will be a joy to cheer for... no matter how many games they lose. I will relish the chance to cheer for these guys and watch them grow and mature as players and as a team.

And at this point, that's what being an OU basketball fan means. It's us against the world right now and you can either enjoy the journey back to greatness, or sit back and whine like spoiled kids that aren't getting what you feel you are entitled to.

I've chosen my path...

Now THAT's a post worthy of being pinned at the top of the page. It should be required reading before anyone makes a post on this board.

:chestram2:

 

[Max Power]

It's real easy for some of you to sit back and whine and moan about how bad we're going to be and that because of that, it's cut and dry...

Well, from my perspective that is absolutely wrong. I sat in the LNC and watched a team last year that was talented on paper, but absolutely sickening to watch in person. From their horrible body language in warmups, to the obvious ego issues and the selfish play... The whole thing was so bad, that I even felt horrible after wins. They absolutely sucked all the joy out of being an OU basketball fan out of me...

So, to watch this years team was nothing short of a breath of fresh air. We don't have the size, (perceived) talent, or flashiness of last years team... but you can have all that other crap... This team will be a group of guys that are happy to be at OU, will work hard, and will be a joy to cheer for... no matter how many games they lose. I will relish the chance to cheer for these guys and watch them grow and mature as players and as a team.

And at this point, that's what being an OU basketball fan means. It's us against the world right now and you can either enjoy the journey back to greatness, or sit back and whine like spoiled kids that aren't getting what you feel you are entitled to.

I've chosen my path...

I'm with you on the Path. and to quote one of my favorite posters "BOOMER SOONER BABY!!!"

 

[coolm]

that was a GREAT post Czech.

Last season was SO debilitating for me because I've watched less talented OU teams and enjoyed their play....but these guys (last years' team) made me wanna turn my TV to another channel.

I was very happy to watch this group against Northern because as soon as the ball was tipped I saw 5 guys hustling. I saw a group of Sooner players putting forth effort vice just going through the motions. I saw a team I enjoyed rooting for...

Your post reminded me why I like OU basketball - whether we're a NCAA favorite or projected to finish in the bottom of the league. Unlike some "fans" I don't have that sense of "Sooner entitlement", I just like the program and the game.

 

[seniorsooner]

I didn't see the game but looked at the box score and loved this stat:

In the first half we shot 33% from the field (10-30). Half of our FG attempts were threes, where we shot only 4-15 (27%). In the second half we shot 56% from the field (15-27) and only shot two threes the entire half. That, my friends, is a halftime coaching adjustment. And also, that is a group of players that listened to and responded to said coaching adjustment. That was something very rarely seen last year.

 

[luckyc1423]

I didn't see the game but looked at the box score and loved this stat:

In the first half we shot 33% from the field (10-30). Half of our FG attempts were threes, where we shot only 4-15 (27%). In the second half we shot 56% from the field (15-27) and only shot two threes the entire half. That, my friends, is a halftime coaching adjustment. And also, that is a group of players that listened to and responded to said coaching adjustment. That was something very rarely seen last year.

Very good point...I only caught the first half not the second so I didnt get a chance to see this...

 

[coolm]

great point senior. I am getting more and more pumped!!!

 

[Max Power]

I didn't see the game but looked at the box score and loved this stat:

In the first half we shot 33% from the field (10-30). Half of our FG attempts were threes, where we shot only 4-15 (27%). In the second half we shot 56% from the field (15-27) and only shot two threes the entire half. That, my friends, is a halftime coaching adjustment. And also, that is a group of players that listened to and responded to said coaching adjustment. That was something very rarely seen last year.

:clap and yet some on this board still think Capel Can't coach.

 

[Cheno]

It's real easy for some of you to sit back and whine and moan about how bad we're going to be and that because of that, it's cut and dry...

Well, from my perspective that is absolutely wrong. I sat in the LNC and watched a team last year that was talented on paper, but absolutely sickening to watch in person. From their horrible body language in warmups, to the obvious ego issues and the selfish play... The whole thing was so bad, that I even felt horrible after wins. They absolutely sucked all the joy out of being an OU basketball fan out of me...

So, to watch this years team was nothing short of a breath of fresh air. We don't have the size, (perceived) talent, or flashiness of last years team... but you can have all that other crap... This team will be a group of guys that are happy to be at OU, will work hard, and will be a joy to cheer for... no matter how many games they lose. I will relish the chance to cheer for these guys and watch them grow and mature as players and as a team.

And at this point, that's what being an OU basketball fan means. It's us against the world right now and you can either enjoy the journey back to greatness, or sit back and whine like spoiled kids that aren't getting what you feel you are entitled to.

I've chosen my path...

Best post in years.

 

[SoonerNorm]

Best post in years.

+1...great post!

 

[Sam]

I didn't see the game but looked at the box score and loved this stat:

In the first half we shot 33% from the field (10-30). Half of our FG attempts were threes, where we shot only 4-15 (27%). In the second half we shot 56% from the field (15-27) and only shot two threes the entire half. That, my friends, is a halftime coaching adjustment. And also, that is a group of players that listened to and responded to said coaching adjustment. That was something very rarely seen last year.

For the record, Blake called Capel at halftime after watching the webcast and told him how to make halftime adjustments.