OU vs. Baylor

[sybarite]

Excuse me, but am I on OU Hoops?

I see a lot of Sherri excuse makers finally realizing her failings all of a sudden.

Same people. Same things.

 

[SoonerSpock]

Duh! Same poor head coaching job.

 

[SuperHoops]

She might "know something", but IMHO, I believe it's more of WHO she knows. The success of the players in 2005-2007 allowed for the money floodgates to open with endowments, season ticket sales, sponsors and national coverage (games, print, etc.). It continued consistently through 2010 and has consistently dropped to basically nothing. But the money had already been made by SC and the assistants by that time...maintaining it until this day, with the add on of junior on the bench; the worst type of nepotism and enabling IMO. She was doing the same kind of coaching (or lack there-of) during the winning days along with the same lack of recruiting, player development and hiring of effective assistants/staff. Their signing of top recruits was sheer LUCK. Those players built relationships, chemistry and commitment to one another. And of course, that slowly but surely dwindled. More transfers. There were more high school AA's who wanted to follow the Paris', Olajuwon, Thomas, Robinson. They were not welcomed and went on to success with other programs; some national championships. Some on this board complained when I posted what was going on dating back to 2006, while they were winning. The demise was only a matter of time. Great leaders surround themselves with people who will help you to wipe your rear; not kiss it. My apologies for the crass visual, but the best analogy.

I thought this board started in 2008? And how is wiping someone's rear no less sycophantic than kissing it?

 

[Speedy17]

Same people. Same things.

Actually, it is almost unanimous now. Syb, you complain about players not doing things in games but reality it is the coach's responsibility to get the players ready to play and to correct mistakes. That stopped happening quite a while ago with Sherri. I thought she was a great coach during her first decade but the game has passed her by and she doesn't seem to want to change to adapt. At this point, she is simply collecting a very big paycheck.

Funny thing about Saturday, OU got up 15-4 and that was the calmest that I think that I have ever seen Mulkey because she knew what was going to happen. She didn't even say hardly a word to the refs during the whole game. Anybody expecting a real change this year is really facing an uphill climb.

Just think about what the future holds for OU Women's Hoops, they have no presence inside so who is the only recruit signed for next, a young lady named Tot who is 5' 3". The effort is not being made in recruiting, practice, or game day.

 

[Soonerguy06]

Same people. Same things.

Leave it to Syb (I'm convinced he's somehow related to SC) to be the eternal SC optimist. I think he's actually ok with losing and no progression, as SC obviously is. IDK why she didn't try Aspen against those big girls, she couldn't have done worse than what was out there! I believe SC would be a good coach back at the high school or NAIA level, but her time as an affective DI coach is over. Next season won't be any different, mark my words.

 

[Oliver Hardy]

It is true. When Syb starts giving less than 100% butt-kissing praise and excuse making, then everyone should realize what a crap program OU has become.

He's getting close to dipping below 100% + praise it appears. He actually criticized something.

He's going to need to be talked down off the ledge one day in the future. So you board regulars need to be prepared for an intervention or to call an ambulance.:ez-roll:

 

[inoref]

I understand supporting the young ladies on the team but for anyone supporting the Coales & the rest that I can not comprehend unless that person/persons are on the payroll or has the hots for one of the Coales

 

[Soonerbay]

I thought this board started in 2008? And how is wiping someone's rear no less sycophantic than kissing it?

2006 is when I became aware of recruiting issues. And if you think that helping someone to wipe their behind is "sycophantic" then you've never had an elderly parent to care for...or an infant.

 

[SuperHoops]

2006 is when I became aware of recruiting issues. And if you think that helping someone to wipe their behind is "sycophantic" then you've never had an elderly parent to care for...or an infant.

How is Sherri an elderly parent or an infant? She's their boss.

 

[Soonerbay]

How is Sherri an elderly parent or an infant? She's their boss.

Really? Clearly you've never heard of something called an "analogy" and I can't waste time explaining it. Just go with whatever you think I meant. :ez-roll:

 

[Soonerguy06]

Just looked on Baylor's wbb forum and they seem to think Llanusa is a dirty player and was dirty fouling the BU girls all game long, they say she's always had an attitude and will be glad when she's gone. They seem to love seeing OU struggle on account of the many transfers we've had. Seems to me they are forgetting all of their stars transferring lately, much moreso than OU had had. Seems they are still remembering the days of losing consistently to the Sooners, too bad that's way in the past and not a current reality. Makes me sad thinking of those days when we could still compete with them!

 

[OUDallas66]

Why read about Baylor? I’m following Oklahoma women’s basketball. Every teams fans are heavily biased toward their players and actions. The only thing I really dislike about Baylor is our 10 year record, one win and nineteen losses, per the wrap up on radio following the game Saturday.

 

[SoonerSpock]

Unfortunately, nor is there any reason to anticipate that the Baylor dominance will not continue for the foreseeable future.

 

[Soonerguy06]

very sad thing is I'm okay with getting thumped by Baylor at this point, as long as we beat or at least play competitive with everyone else in the conference. Number two it's better than where we were last season. That's a very far cry from what I would have said about a decade ago, for sure. That's how sad things have gotten. I would love more than anything to go in and play OSU like we did Drake and just dominate them most of the game, if we can beat them like that I believe there is still hope for the season. If we get stomped then I will be a bit concerned. Should have beat WKU and Wichita...with those two losses every game is pretty much crucial if we have any hopes of making postseason play.