SAN ANTONIO — Roughly 90 minutes after winning the national championship Monday night, Kansas basketball coach Bill Self reiterated his previous suggestion that Oklahoma State look elsewhere for its next coach.
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However, Self said he would listen if OSU officials showed an interest.
"If somebody from OSU calls me, I'm gonna take the call," Self said early Tuesday morning inside the Alamodome. "That's my alma mater. I know people down there. But they haven't contacted me.
"I've said this last week, I would recommend they go in a different direction. I still feel that. I'm not going to say that couldn’t potentially happen because I guess it potentially can."
Self said his next step will be to have contract discussions with KU athletic director Lew Perkins.
"I want to visit with my athletic director," Self said. "To be real honest with you, I love Kansas. I love my job here and hopefully it will be a situation where I can spend a long time here. I'm certainly not looking to leave, but Lew and I got to visit. I'm sure that'll happen in the next couple days."
Asked if he could say for sure he would be back at KU, Self said, "You need to talk to Lew Perkins probably more than me on that."
Standing outside in the hallway, Perkins refused comment on the situation.
"If this is about his contract, we're not going to talk about that," Perkins said to a handful of reporters. "Please don’t take away a great night. We're not going to talk about this."
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ST, OKC, You are right, you don't need a booster seat. You need some glasses. Didn't you read what I wrote. I know they are at every univeristy, but this article has to do with OSU. You name one other university that has Boone Pickens buying out coaches? Don't get mad or make it seem like somebody is picking on your OSU. If Boone didn't get him fired, then we wouldn't even be having this conversation.
Once again a simple article about Oklahoma State brings out the worst in the OU bandwagon. When you guys (OU) needed a coach, I myself, being an OSU grad, just kept on reading the market reports and the OSU sports section. I am not interested in OU, so I don't waste my time reading and worrying about OU. I sure don't waste any energy trashing your school. OU fans seem insecure about OSU, even in times of relative success for OU. Why don't you OU fans spend your energy supporting your school? I guess it is because a lot of OU fans didn't go to school at OU. A lot of OU bandwagon fans couldn't find Norman on a map. --- I am proud to be a Cowboy because of the great education I received and the great education my daughter is presently receiving at OSU. My son will get his chance shortly. Some of you OU fans who constantly trash MY school worry me. OSU would be out of their mind if they didn't offer Bill Self a chance to "come home"! If he chooses not to come home, we will look elsewhere and find a great coach. How simple is that for you Sooner pony pushers?
Geez Barry, I hope OSU gets its basketball coach and if it's Self, fine and dandy. If it's not, it's not but most OU fans could care less if he comes back to OSU or not.
But this nonsense about OU losing its "umpteenth" big bowl game? Here's the facts. First, OU has played in 27 major bowl games (fyi, that's a lot) and has won 17 times. Not too bad...63% winning percentage.
Second, OSU hasn't been to a major bowl game since the troops returned from Germany and Japan.
Mark, I guess we took the title from you then because that is what the NATIONAL media was saying about the OU football team after their umpteenth loss in a big bowl game. Never should have been there.
You country folk are pathetic. How embarrased are you going to be when one of your own turns you down. An alum turning you down is one thing, when he turns you down despite your offering him all the money in the world to come home is just flat out pathetic. OSU, the new laughing stock of college sports. This is funny stuff!
Keno Davis anyone? He wouldn't drain the bank and would probably stick around for a long time. I don't think Gillespie would be a good choice. If Self doesn't come, go after Pitt's coach. If that doesn't work, call Davis. I thought Self already had his bags packed but all this "I just want security" talk makes me think he's only using OSU to get a fat raise and guaranteed long stay in Lawrence. I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Rohde needs to stick to writing and rooting for his beloved team - OU. OU fans need to stick to commenting on stories about their beloved school.... - wait most of you have never seen OU's campus,.... I mean their favorite state football team.
Speaking of tools...that's what Self is doing to OSU…turning you guys like a wrench. He's going to get paid by KU and the OSU faithful (whiners) are going to lament and gnash teeth over who Holder will be left with to hire. And you can dream a little dream over Gillespie as well. If you think for one moment he's going to leave a recruiting station like Kentucky for Stillwater then you're delusional. Gillespie won’t be thrilled about being a well publicized second choice as well (yet another Holder debacle). Gillespie is going to use OSU the same way Self is and he’s going to get a contract instead of a MOA and he won’t be leaving the Blue Grass state.
Bitter Dean from Ill. asks "Also, why can't he make OSU as tradition rich as KU?" Unless Bill can dig up Naismith and rebury him in Stillwater, or rewrite the history books by putting Adolph Rupp, Dean Smith, Wilt and Manning in black and gold, he can't "make OSU as tradition rich as KU." HAHA. What a tool.
Not to take away the fact that KU won the national title or that OSU has ressurected their program, I remember days in Norman in the 80's that we smoked these teams. Of course, since then , we have been smoked by both teams. We still own the all time win record against OSU. I love this feedback column.
There is precedence here. Those KU fans that say he won't leave a top program need to talk to some alums at Illinois. Bill said the Illini was his last team. Look out. I can see him leaving for OSU if he is as loyal to family and friends as others here say he is. Also, why can't he make OSU as tradition rich as KU? The guy can recruit like crazy. He stole a couple of players right out from Weber's nose in Chicago. I hope he goes home to OSU regardless of the money. I'm tired of seeing the same teams in the Final Four all of the time.
Hey, Doug from Fort Collins. This is too small a town to have too many people from KU named Doug. If you are still around on the board, answer me this....Does Borgess or the name Gary Wilson mean anything to you? If so, we need to get together for lunch. Been too long my friend.
J - Yea they "was giving him a raise", so he wouldn't leave. No I don't need a booster seat. I am just fine thank you. The ethics suck at OU as much as they do anywhere else, if not more, so don't point fingers if you don't want them pointed right back.
Booster have no place at calling shots at programs. Merriam-Webeter Dictonary definition of booster is "a: an enthusiastic supporter " not a dictator.
ST from OKC. I know how they got the money for Capel and all other improvements that they need. They use the same method at schools, colleges and universities. I think my comment was about the ethics of boosters. I didn't say he was the only one or do I believe this is the only place that it happens. Now if you need a booster seat to sit at the table so you can understand what I am saying, let me know. Now at OU, they wasn't buying him out, they are giving him a raise. Don't get it twisted!
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But this nonsense about OU losing its "umpteenth" big bowl game? Here's the facts. First, OU has played in 27 major bowl games (fyi, that's a lot) and has won 17 times. Not too bad...63% winning percentage.
Second, OSU hasn't been to a major bowl game since the troops returned from Germany and Japan.
Thanks,I needed a good laugh.
PS Im not an OU fan either.