Who could we get to replace Capel?

[StatGeek]

Why did I even open this thread?

exactly

 

[campbest]

Who's fault is that? Was Capel handed these recruits and told this is all he gets? Or was he the one who recruited them?

If any of you think Capel doesn't deserve fault for recruiting these head cases, then you are wrong. He could have recruited other players but chose these because they were burger boys.

Where did I say Capel doesn't deserve blame?

But he will be here through 2011-12, just prepare yourself for it.

 

[campbest]

whoopti-freaking-doo...if Alford is offered the job at a BCS school, and a top 25 program, he will take it.

Personally, I don't want Alford because he did nothing at Iowa. Nothing.

Don't want Alford either.

Which Top 25 program is going to offer Alford this summer? He will be at UNM next year...at least that is what I am hearing out of ABQ.

 

[Big Old Booger]

Where did I say Capel doesn't deserve blame?

But he will be here through 2011-12, just prepare yourself for it.

Well, you mentioned something about a "disclaimer", like that is an excuse for why the season was so bad. It is an excuse but not a valid one as I'm guessing you have figured out.

I'm fine with that. Of course this is assuming we have zero offcourt problems next year. As I've said numerous times, that is the only way he won't be here in 2 years. Well, that and NCAA probation.

 

[WaymanFan]

My problem with threads like these are that recruits (and those who recruit against us) read these message boards. If threads like these cost us one good recruit, they end up causing a lot more damage than just posters "venting."

I used to be a mod on another board. Let's just say that I received my fair share of PMs from family members of players. I'll share my personal favorite. After OU lost to Louisville in the NCAA Tournament two years ago, I emailed Coach Capel to congratulate him on a great season and thanked him for finally delivering a first-round victory over a relatively equal opponent - something that had not been accomplished since 1987. He responded and one of the things he told me (in a lighthearted way) was that his mom reads the boards and mentioned a specific poster that she did not like. I will never divulge the name of that poster (though I can't stand him), but I hope that explains a little about who is reading these message boards.

Add me to the list of OU fans who believes in Coach Capel.

 

[sybarite]

My problem with threads like these are that recruits (and those who recruit against us) read these message boards. If threads like these cost us one good recruit, they end up causing a lot more damage than just posters "venting."

I used to be a mod on another board. Let's just say that I received my fair share of PMs from family members of players. I'll share my personal favorite. After OU lost to Louisville in the NCAA Tournament two years ago, I emailed Coach Capel to congratulate him on a great season and thanked him for finally delivering a first-round victory over a relatively equal opponent - something that had not been accomplished since 1987. He responded and one of the things he told me (in a lighthearted way) was that his mom reads the boards and mentioned a specific poster that she did not like. I will never divulge the name of that poster (though I can't stand him), but I hope that explains a little about who is reading these message boards.

Add me to the list of OU fans who believes in Coach Capel.

+1 or more.
I think a lot more of Capel than of anyone on this board.

 

[MsProudSooner]

My problem with threads like these are that recruits (and those who recruit against us) read these message boards. If threads like these cost us one good recruit, they end up causing a lot more damage than just posters "venting."

I used to be a mod on another board. Let's just say that I received my fair share of PMs from family members of players. I'll share my personal favorite. After OU lost to Louisville in the NCAA Tournament two years ago, I emailed Coach Capel to congratulate him on a great season and thanked him for finally delivering a first-round victory over a relatively equal opponent - something that had not been accomplished since 1987. He responded and one of the things he told me (in a lighthearted way) was that his mom reads the boards and mentioned a specific poster that she did not like. I will never divulge the name of that poster (though I can't stand him), but I hope that explains a little about who is reading these message boards.

Add me to the list of OU fans who believes in Coach Capel.

I believe in him as well. A coach can try every trick in the world to motivate a player to give 110% all the time or to be a team player, but it's a two way street. If that player doesn't want to be motivated, he won't be.

 

[coolm]

I wonder who was the founder of the sunshine pumpers club?

 

[AdaSooner]

I wonder who was the founder of the sunshine pumpers club?

I know who: YOU! I was a charter member. lol

On that note, I'm closing this thread. Coach Capel is not going anywhere this year, and I doubt if he will be replaced next season either. Discussing this now is like talking about what the weather in Oklahoma will be like this time next year. It's a total waste of time.

Our head coach has been beat up enough. Please don't start anymore threads like this. Thanks.