Still to this day OU fans are blind in what went down...
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As we have seen, it takes time to build a program. And to be completely objective, don't know all of the "ins and outs" of exactly what went down in Norman. But, having lived there for three years, have heard enough of the baseless comments made by a bunch of radical (mostly drunk) fans and writers that carry nothing other than sheer disregard for anything but a leader who puts "W's" on the board.
Schnellenberger was there one year. Did not have his own players. And was, in my opinion, nothing more than a transitioning coach they looked to as a "saviour" - but did not give any time to accomplish the goal of having to clean up the mess inherited. And now, he's the continued "scape goat".
To still see these articles published still today is truly a testimony of disregard for the complete picture.
We, as Owl fans, join with those who reside in Louisville, KY; knowing how the desire to win immediately often overshadows reality.
At least he has had the proper time in both of the aforementioned locations to accomplish goals properly and enjoys the praise deserved.
Barry Switzer, however, looks like a spotless lamb - with no accountability in what he caused to take place. Despite the responsibility he should face as the coach who took their program into a period of relationships with recruits/players of poor character that cost them the pedestal they resided upon at the time.
To hear that he "didn't feel that way for Schnellenberger, though [afterwards]" when commenting on the situation he caused is a joke.
The downslide was all his (Switzer's) fault - that's why he resigned. And the fact that the OU writing community and fans can't see that is a joke as well.
The "after-hand" resumes speak for themselves:
"Switzer recently finished eight television commercials for Dunkin' Donuts in which he coaches various activities, including women's yoga, men's swimming, women's lacrosse and chess."
BTW, Schnellenberger is currently coaching the FAU Owls. A football team with aspirations of making their third straight Bowl appearance. He coaches his "chess" on the gridiron.
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But they can sure hoist the insults at HS…
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Still to this day OU fans are blind in what went down...
And i agree with you about Callahan…….
Have a friend who is also a Husker fan and he has the exact same sentiments…….
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caveman99 said
You know at times I almost forget that HS coached there. Heck he only got a very short opportunity, really I think most people place the debacle squarely on Blake's shoulders. That man could flat out recruit, but boy is he a TERRIBLE COACH. Butch Davis must have someone else helping "coach" Blakes unit so he can reap the recruiting rewards. Blake was on our staff under Clownahan, can't say his name straight without envoking pain, and was HORRIBLE!!! Did pull in some big recruits though….. :-\
i'd disagree i think he did a good job with moore and carricker. and that's with us running a 3-4 but with 4 down linemen
plus i think he was the motivator out there for us.
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I think he was successful because of the talent on the field not visa versa, I keep hearing and finding interesting tidbits on him not being good. Granted I wasn't there personally so who knows you. You are right that his resume at NU was a decent one, so I will give him that credit.vuren said
caveman99 said
You know at times I almost forget that HS coached there. Heck he only got a very short opportunity, really I think most people place the debacle squarely on Blake's shoulders. That man could flat out recruit, but boy is he a TERRIBLE COACH. Butch Davis must have someone else helping "coach" Blakes unit so he can reap the recruiting rewards. Blake was on our staff under Clownahan, can't say his name straight without envoking pain, and was HORRIBLE!!! Did pull in some big recruits though….. :-\
i'd disagree i think he did a good job with moore and carricker. and that's with us running a 3-4 but with 4 down linemen
plus i think he was the motivator out there for us.
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caveman99 said
vuren said
caveman99 said
You know at times I almost forget that HS coached there. Heck he only got a very short opportunity, really I think most people place the debacle squarely on Blake's shoulders. That man could flat out recruit, but boy is he a TERRIBLE COACH. Butch Davis must have someone else helping "coach" Blakes unit so he can reap the recruiting rewards. Blake was on our staff under Clownahan, can't say his name straight without envoking pain, and was HORRIBLE!!! Did pull in some big recruits though….. :-\
i'd disagree i think he did a good job with moore and carricker. and that's with us running a 3-4 but with 4 down linemen
plus i think he was the motivator out there for us.
hasn't he been doing a good job with the north carolina line?
I think he was successful because of the talent on the field not visa versa, I keep hearing and finding interesting tidbits on him not being good. Granted I wasn't there personally so who knows you. You are right that his resume at NU was a decent one, so I will give him that credit.
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I don't pay enough attention to them to know. Maybe I will look at their stats to see….vuren said
caveman99 said
vuren said
caveman99 said
You know at times I almost forget that HS coached there. Heck he only got a very short opportunity, really I think most people place the debacle squarely on Blake's shoulders. That man could flat out recruit, but boy is he a TERRIBLE COACH. Butch Davis must have someone else helping "coach" Blakes unit so he can reap the recruiting rewards. Blake was on our staff under Clownahan, can't say his name straight without envoking pain, and was HORRIBLE!!! Did pull in some big recruits though….. :-\
i'd disagree i think he did a good job with moore and carricker. and that's with us running a 3-4 but with 4 down linemen
plus i think he was the motivator out there for us.
hasn't he been doing a good job with the north carolina line?
I think he was successful because of the talent on the field not visa versa, I keep hearing and finding interesting tidbits on him not being good. Granted I wasn't there personally so who knows you. You are right that his resume at NU was a decent one, so I will give him that credit.
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These fans and writers are delusional at times with regards to King Barry…besides, who has a homecoming for a disgraced failure??
Anyway, check out Ted's response to Dave Sittler of the Tulsa World who tried to slam him:
Did The Local Media Unfairly Pick On Schnellenberger?
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