I'm kind of confused, too. Yesterday, Klein wrote of Self delivering a "knock-out blow" to OSU, and now he says the Pokes will be fine.

I've thought for a long time that the TW was far more unbiased and committed to journalistic integrity in dealing with OSU than the Daily Oklahoman, a former "worst paper in America" according to the Columbia Journalism Review.

But all that has happened in the wake of the Sean Sutton firing is causing me to change my mind. The Tulsa World has effectively broken one of the golden rules of journalism ethics--it has helped create, rather than report, the story.

From the potential money involved in the deal to the unending speculation that Self was, then was not, and then was coming to OSU, the TW has not honored its committment to reporting the news. It has made up the news.

If the goal of the TW editorial board was to stir up talk and rumor and speculation--to get people repeatedly visiting the website--then good job!!! Mission Accomplished.

It's as dishonorable, though, as George W. Bush claiming "Mission Accomplished" in Iraq four years ago.

Shame on you, Tulsa World.

I think John posted yesterday in the emotion of the moment. It hurt yesterday when Self turned us down. John may not have been hurt, but he posted what some extreme emotions some fans were having. I think today's post is a lot more close to reality and level headed.

Hank @ 3

I agree with you. The TW has lost some of its integrity with other writers and journalist who cover KU and OSU sports. For the most part, however, it was Big Daddy Dave Sittler doing the monster mash for hype and silliness. It made the OSU alumni look crass and brassy instead of cool and classy. Sittler has become a sports cynic and his writing has deteriorated as a result. Hopefully Self's decision to stay at a good basketball school in the Big 12 will bring some hope and confidence back into his views of amateur athletics.

this thing goes one moreweek without a coach and everyone is going to get really restless.