The perfect new coach for Oklahoma State

[coolm]

Just FWIW, but Eddie actually had the better winning %. IMO, if you use it on one (& I certainly do), then the other deserves it as well.

Sutton is a great coach. One would have to be blind not to see that. That '78 Arkansas team was awesome.

 

[Sooner24]

O-State has had two great coaching stints. One is without equal, and the other came on board only after a disastrous NCAA investigation/forced sabbatical/fall from grace. Lucking into Sutton was the best thing that ever happened to O-State hoops. Looking back on it, it's really quite remarkable all the variables that were in play.

Yep, if only Eddie had used FedEx instead of Emery Air Freight osu might have had only one golden era of basketball.

 

[WaymanFan]

And imo, Sutton hasn't accomplished anymore than Billy, Kelvin or Lon.

And that opinion would obviously be biased. Eddie Sutton not only won 800+ games, but his teams have been to the Sweet 16 (or beyond) 12 times. Billy (5), Kelvin (3) and Lon (5) COMBINED have only been there 13 times. I'm at a loss as to how each of them favorably compares. I understand OSU is a rivalry, but that doesn't mean we're not allowed a little objectivity.

 

[coolm]

I understand OSU is a rivalry, but that doesn't mean we're not allowed a little objectivity.

exactly

 

[Matthew G]

I am not saying Iba is a legend because of his tournament results. He is a legend because of his contributions to the game.

Heck, Naismith invented the game and he had a losing record for his career. Does his record mean HE isn't a legend?

FWIW, I don't consider Naismith a legend in coaching. He's only a legend for inventing the game. His coaching ability was non existent. So if we're talking coaching, Naismith isn't a legend. If we are just talking generalities, Naismith is a legend.

 

[coolm]

FWIW, I don't consider Naismith a legend in coaching. He's only a legend for inventing the game. His coaching ability was non existent. So if we're talking coaching, Naismith isn't a legend. If we are just talking generalities, Naismith is a legend.

sure. I agree with that. the point is he's a legend despite the record.

 

[inoref]

I thought Eddie Sutton retired.

I thought Eddie Sutton was still their coach

 

[AdaSooner]

I thought Eddie Sutton was still their coach

Looks like we may be out of touch just a little.