Gundy versus the media
Published: 9/2/2006 5:33 PM
Last Modified: 9/2/2006 5:33 PM
Why is Mike Gundy so concerned with media coverage of his football team?
Since he became OSU's head coach, Gundy has significantly decreased the availability of Cowboy players. As of next week, players are available for interviews only on Mondays and during postgame press conferences.
Reporters are not allowed to watch practice. Gundy's predecessor, Les Miles, had a relaxed media policy. He allowed reporters to watch all or part of most practices.
For years, OSU officials and fans have complained that OU football gets more media play. OSU's smart move would be to become more media-friendly. Instead, Gundy is making it increasingly difficult to cover the Cowboys. It makes no sense.
Every minute that Gundy is focused on media matters is a minute he did not spend on the coaching of his team.
Miles allowed players to be interviewed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Also, it should be noted, Miles beat the Sooners twice and took three Cowboy teams to bowl games.
-- Bill Haisten
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Bill Haisten
Sports Writer
