KuppiKunta
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Is it possible that BigTime and Hoe are both right? Maybe Capel required him to sit behind the team BECAUSE of teh incident at Baylor.
This season is the first time I've ever heard rumblings of complaints about Rich, and that was after the improvement the Griffins showed after their trip to Cali.
Personally, I always thought he did a good job. I mean, I think he got the max strength-wise out of Longar and AJ. Their frames just wouldn't allow much more. I will say the improvement of the Griffin bros was an eye-opener, so maybe that was a major factor. Best of luck to him wherever he ends up.
That being said, is there any way we can even begin to speculate on who Capel might bring in? I'm guessing the guy from California is pretty content with his current set-up? Didn't he train pro athletes too?
That guy would be great though. What he did with two already phenomenal athletes like Taylor and Blake, making them even better, was pretty incredible.
I would think hiring Frank would seem to be highly unlikely. The guy appears to have a good thing going on, and likes to keep a low profile.
Never said that he wasn't good at his job. There is an individual on this board that would be a perfect example of just how involved Joe C is with some of the small things. If he chooses to reveal his story, then you will get a perfect example.
It doesn't haven't to be looked at as a bad thing. Some folks just like to be involved with as much as possible.
I am pretty sure that if I claimed the sky were blue that you.....
While highly unlikely would it not be entertaining to have a guy walking around with his face covered up before the and during games?I would think hiring Frank would seem to be highly unlikely. The guy appears to have a good thing going on, and likes to keep a low profile.
While highly unlikely would it not be entertaining to have a guy walking around with his face covered up before the and during games?
I bet he could even pull off a nice evil eyes look from the sidelines that could rival the Schmitty presence at the football games.
unfortunate. It's hard to force a relationship from another administration. Makes me curious as if it was part of the negotiations with Joe C., or even if Joe C played a part. Usually when there are issues like that, and a guy has been apart of the university for some years, the university will reassign him. OSU has done this with Kyle Keller several times. Some of you guys have noted that Capel and Rich didn't get along, but could this decision be based on performance. If you look at some of the Athletes OU has had over the years, alot of guys never developed physically and some guys never got into shape. AJ, Tony, Hollis, Big O, Bookout, and Gilbert are some examples. In contrast, if you look at OSU and how some of their guys come and looking, and leave looking, it's night and day. Marcus Dove, and Ivan McFarlin are examples. Now both of those guys redshirted, but their is a huge difference.
this is capel's program and I respect his authority and ability to make his own hires.
that said - to sit here and badmouth Darby now is crap. I seem to remember many people who were very happy with him not too long ago. now, suddenly, he's incompetent?
This.Must be the off-season when a new strength and conditioning coach is the hot topic.
If Capel wants to make a change in personnel on his staff, so be it, that is what he is getting paid to do. To me personally, doesn't matter if Capel and Darby got along or if Darby wasn't doing a good job...if Capel wants a change, that is all the explanation I need.
Must be the off-season when a new strength and conditioning coach is the hot topic.
If Capel wants to make a change in personnel on his staff, so be it, that is what he is getting paid to do. To me personally, doesn't matter if Capel and Darby got along or if Darby wasn't doing a good job...if Capel wants a change, that is all the explanation I need.
I'm actually sorry to find out the info is true. Thought Darby did a great job but who really knows? In response to the poster who talked about OSUs vs OU guys, what about guys like Terrell Harris and Byron Eaton? You can't take a couple of guys and make general statements. Also, I don't think Darby was ever here when Hollis was. Tony C may not look like it but he has gained 20 pounds since high school. I know Longar gained over 20 pounds and loved Darby. I guess SoonerQuick or somebody who knows the Griffins can ask them and see what they have to say.
I believe he means that some are talking about whether this was Jeff's decision or Joe C's. Also, some are talking about whether he was doing a good job or whether the two guys got along.I think the strength coach is important. I would talk about it during the season as well.
I am not sure anyone is saying that Capel or higher up shouldn't be able to make a change. Where are you getting that from?
If Capel wants to make a change in personnel on his staff, so be it, that is what he is getting paid to do. To me personally, doesn't matter if Capel and Darby got along or if Darby wasn't doing a good job...if Capel wants a change, that is all the explanation I need.
I believe he means that some are talking about whether this was Jeff's decision or Joe C's. Also, some are talking about whether he was doing a good job or whether the two guys got along.
The bottom line is, none of that really matters and Jeff will now bring in whomever he wants to fill that job and most likely OU men's basketball will move forward and never miss a beat.
Offering an opinion is one thing but continuing to argue a point without actual knowledge of the facts is another.Agreed. Still, it is important to try to get the facts straight. It is also important to debate topics relating to OU basketball. That is the point of this board.
I could make this same bolded topic for 90% of the threads on this site (including on your lady sooner board).
I wonder if Big Larry Orton or Ray McCallum's dad have any strength and conditioning experience?![]()