Worst offense and coaching...

[SoonerSpock]

Unfortunately you were unsuccessful because you did not punctuate the sentence correctly. If you want to teach, you will need to learn to express yourself correctly. Whether it is in the newspaper, in conversations with others, or even on a message board.

Maybe you are not the right person to try teaching others since you are showing signs of not being a good learner.

Perhaps you would be more successful if you simply control your illusions of grandeur and post comments.

BS you got the point that newspapers frequently quote sources without naming them but instead identifying their source as being inside/irrefutable and requesting anonymity. From your perspective you can accept it as rumor or fact. But your determination that it is rumor does not make it false. If it is a fact is still a fact.

I do not choose to be concerned with punctuation on a WBB board. I am attempting to discuss WBB not write a term paper.

 

[35TangoTango]

When you write sloppily just because it's a message board instead of a term paper, you communicate less clearly. You lessen your chances of imparting information or making a point. We've just seen a demonstration of that.

 

[inoref]

Rumors and heresay.

If I were to believe the nonsense that is posted on this board concerning Sherri, I would be insisting on Sherri's removal. Let's see what she has been accused of:

---she only recruits prospects of some religious commitment (at least there is some disagreement on this)

---she apparently does not recruits homosexuals. Either that, or she won't let them be exposed as such while at OU.

---she apparently gets irritated with prospects (reasons not yet clear) and refuses to contact them any further, causing them to withdraw their commitment to OU or to reject OU.

---she plays favorites

---she won't recruit anyone with tattoos, or at least with any significant quantity of them.

---she is incapable of recruiting talent

---she is unable to evaluate talent (this isn't that clear)

---she can't teach blocking out

---she can't teach fakes before shots

---she isn't concerned with turnovers

---she isn't a very good X/O coach

---she and the program are going downhill (to where it was?)

---she was better off when she had a male (Bo Overton) on her staff

---she is too attached to her staff and won't fire anyone to get a good recruiter.

---she hired her son (Gasso, Stoops?)

I guess that there are other things. But, these things keep coming up in post after post and thread after thread.

The points that disturb me the most are the first five. They paint a picture of someone who is rather bigoted, someone that I would detest. They call her character into question.

Yet, none of it is based on anything other than what someone has said, someone close to the program, people who know somebody. Some of it seems to have been due to the remarks of a disgruntled relative whose daughter went elsewhere.

Yet, none of it seems to fit the type of person who arranges for her players and associates to perform charity work, to build homes for the homeless, to spend time with the homeless in Haiti. None of it seems to fit with the person who pens The Write Place and Time.

The rest of the frequent accusations call into question her competence. I guess that you can question that according to your own standards. I admit that I tend to regard Sherri as having a good deal more expertise than anyone on this board. She built the program, and somebody elected her to the Hall of Fame. But, you are pretty much free to challenge her competence if you wish. I will tend to remind you that her record gives her a lot of credibility.

I know that you will say that you didn't have any intention of questioning her character or competence. But, it is what has been done over and over.

Yet, none of it seems to fit the type of person who arranges for her players and associates to perform charity work, to build homes for the homeless, to spend time with the homeless in Haiti. None of it seems to fit with the person who pens The Write Place and Time.

The above is great..but maybe she be better off spending more time recruiting and on the coaching job. I don't question her character because I'm not around her but for what her salary is I do question her overall coaching (which includes recruiting)

 

[womenssports]

Rumors and heresay.

If I were to believe the nonsense that is posted on this board concerning Sherri, I would be insisting on Sherri's removal. Let's see what she has been accused of:

---she only recruits prospects of some religious commitment (at least there is some disagreement on this)

---she apparently does not recruits homosexuals. Either that, or she won't let them be exposed as such while at OU.

---she apparently gets irritated with prospects (reasons not yet clear) and refuses to contact them any further, causing them to withdraw their commitment to OU or to reject OU.

---she plays favorites

---she won't recruit anyone with tattoos, or at least with any significant quantity of them.

---she is incapable of recruiting talent

---she is unable to evaluate talent (this isn't that clear)

---she can't teach blocking out

---she can't teach fakes before shots

---she isn't concerned with turnovers

---she isn't a very good X/O coach

---she and the program are going downhill (to where it was?)

---she was better off when she had a male (Bo Overton) on her staff

---she is too attached to her staff and won't fire anyone to get a good recruiter.

---she hired her son (Gasso, Stoops?)

I guess that there are other things. But, these things keep coming up in post after post and thread after thread.

The points that disturb me the most are the first five. They paint a picture of someone who is rather bigoted, someone that I would detest. They call her character into question.

Yet, none of it is based on anything other than what someone has said, someone close to the program, people who know somebody. Some of it seems to have been due to the remarks of a disgruntled relative whose daughter went elsewhere.

Yet, none of it seems to fit the type of person who arranges for her players and associates to perform charity work, to build homes for the homeless, to spend time with the homeless in Haiti. None of it seems to fit with the person who pens The Write Place and Time.

The rest of the frequent accusations call into question her competence. I guess that you can question that according to your own standards. I admit that I tend to regard Sherri as having a good deal more expertise than anyone on this board. She built the program, and somebody elected her to the Hall of Fame. But, you are pretty much free to challenge her competence if you wish. I will tend to remind you that her record gives her a lot of credibility.

I know that you will say that you didn't have any intention of questioning her character or competence. But, it is what has been done over and over.

Well, I know I have written it is not okay if it is true about recruiting Christians, heterosexuals, perfect-like young womens, no tats, etc. However, I do not know if that is true or not. I tend to believe it is based on
the players. As far as the Christians, well it appears the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has had an impact on high school athletics; so maybe you are not going to get many quality players that aren't Christians, no matter how they act, but I would have a problem with her pushing their involvement in prayers before and after the game, in Christian activities on campus, etc. I have no problem with any of them being Christians and participating in such activities on campus but do not believe ANY of the coaches should encourage or discourage this activity.

Felt I should respond since I believe I have talked more about these issues than others. I do believe that these are important issues for a public university.

 

[Sweetest OU Girl]

Well, I know I have written it is not okay if it is true about recruiting Christians, heterosexuals, perfect-like young womens, no tats, etc. However, I do not know if that is true or not. I tend to believe it is based on
the players. As far as the Christians, well it appears the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has had an impact on high school athletics; so maybe you are not going to get many quality players that aren't Christians, no matter how they act, but I would have a problem with her pushing their involvement in prayers before and after the game, in Christian activities on campus, etc. I have no problem with any of them being Christians and participating in such activities on campus but do not believe ANY of the coaches should encourage or discourage this activity.

Felt I should respond since I believe I have talked more about these issues than others. I do believe that these are important issues for a public university.

I do agree that the coaches should not push those things, but the problem in bringing it up is that there is no evidence I have seen that they do push them that way. A few accusations, yes. But no evidence.

The football team runs on the field prior to the game and virtually all of them run to the North end zone, bow down, and appear to be praying. Is Bob Stoops pushing them to do that? Why no accusations of it? How do any of us know? Why accuse Sherri and not Bob?

By the way, WS, I am not just directing any of this at you in particular. Several keep accusing Sherri of this same thing. If not directly, then at least in subtle ways.

I suspect we would think of the players about the same way if we were fans of Texas. They come across as really outstanding young women to me. They are a diverse team, much like we are. I really like Karen, her style, etc. She looks so professional on the sideline. Yes, she gets really animated and really stands up for her players when a bad call goes against them. Admittedly Sherri does not, and I expect officials know that - and take advantage of her because of it.

 

[SoonerNorm]

While Sherri has certain requirements (as all coaches do), I doubt religion is one of them.