Jeff Capel fired as Oklahoma men’s basketball coach

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I hate to see any coach get fired, but I believe it was in the best interest of both parties that Coach Capel was released from his contract. Today it's all about recruiting and putting "rear ends" in seats. There was no way for the staff to know of the character flaws with Gallon, Warren, and Mason-Griffith but that's what happens when you deal with 18 year old prima donnas who aren't used to the business side of basketball. My vote for the next coach would be (in no particular order) 1. Mark Few-Gonzaga, proven winner, never had a losing record and obviously can recruit since he gets good players to come to a private university. 2. John Thompson III, another proven winner (G-town and Princeton), recruits well throughout the country and has the name recognition needed. 3. Paul Hewett-formerly Georgia Tech, won while there, is a proven commodity and can recruit. Didn't have the best of luck in the end at G-Tech but a new start might be in the cards. Just my humble opinion.

Ou should go for San Diego St.'s head coach Steve Fisher.

Billy Tubs is 75.

I say BILLY TUBBS!! You thing I'm kidding? OU basketball has NEVER been more EXCITING!!!

It is not ridiculous to mention Sherri Coales. Why is it OK for Geno to coach UCONN girls but not have Sherri coach the OU guys? Her offensive schemes are much more exciting and effective than Capel or Sampson. Besides OU should be a trend setter in BBall just like Football.

Just don't touch my KU or KSU for that matter! (not an ulum, just a native Kansan). They have a good coach and are doing well. Pat Knight, the young guy (I can't remember his name) who was let go a couple of years ago at Missouri was a good coach as well.

TOM IZZO!

I like the thought of Stevens (Butler) or Tubby Smith as the next OU coach, but along with them, bring in Mark Price as an assistant. Classy guy with coaching in his genes.

Pat Knight would certainly bring in a young talent who doesn't carry any excess baggage. Doubt if he could tolerate wishy-washy, whiney, fairweather sooner fans.

Hope JC remembers what he says during his presser, it can come back to haunt him. Last time he shopped for a coach his statements were,"money is no object", "we are after the best". Week later everybody was saying, "who the heck is Jeff Capel". JC ate some crow on his last pick. He burned all the fans and press.

Brad Stevens of Butler. It's worth a call.

Really, the best thing we can do is, hire Terry Evans, Josh Pastner, or Tubby Smith. I have known Terry Evans personally since he was in High School. He was a GREAT player an d he is a GREAT coach at UCO and he has more ties to Oklahoma athletes than I have ever seen. Pastner, is a damn good young coach. Tubby Smith is a damn good experienced coach and he has won no matter where he has gone. He is winning at Minnesota, wow..

Nobody has mentioned this name yet, but don't be surprised if Fran Fraschilla becomes a serious candidate. He is good friends with Joe C and has said how much he likes Oklahoma. But I have a feeling Buzz Williams will be the top candidate. Wishful thinking would be Brad Steven or Mark Few. And if Bill Self will turn down his alma mater at OSU, he sure wouldn't even consider Oklahoma.

Kareem Jabbar!!!

Want to be a "WINNER" get Charlie Sheen..... lol just kidding. I would like to see Tuby Smith, he did a fantastic job at Tulsa and has Oklahoma ties.

Jerry Schmidt is due for a promotion.

If you really want a winning coach quickly, my pick would be Bill Self, but you would have to really open the checkbook. How about Scott Hastings, former player with the LA Lakers?

How about Steve Swadleman.

Bob Stoops. As much as he gets paid, he should be able to coach basketball too.

How about J. Traber. He'll tell you he knows more about what a coach should do to become successful than any 10 coach's around. Throw in the missing link, Al, and the staff is complete. You can get JT cheap.

Maybe we need to give Sherrie another Million bucks and turn it over to her.

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