Dr. Strangelove, Tulsa (11/12/2008 6:18:38 AM)

Agreed- but then again, I've always thought he looked detached even when the offense is on the field.

Ken3, ... (11/12/2008 8:41:50 AM)

8-2, I am very happy with the results. Mike is doing a good job.

Bixby Jeff, (11/12/2008 8:48:17 AM)

If he doesn't sit in on the defensive meetings and isn't involved in the game planning on the defensive side of the ball, I see no reason why he needs to be standing on the sideline while the defense is on the field. Since he is calling the plays, I would much rather have him on a "conference call" with the offensive coordinators scheming the next series of plays for the offense. I too am happy with the 8-2 record. I would have preferred a less-lopsided result at Lubbock, but I think we are ahead of where most people realistically thought we'd be at this point.

NNN, Tulsa (11/12/2008 9:07:09 AM)

Glad to see that your one-way feud with Gundy is finally over Sittler.

wep, tulsa (11/12/2008 9:13:27 AM)

jsj1999: as Dave said, did you say Gundy should pay attention to the D during the MO game? Gundy's had the same system all year and no one has a problem w/it until Tech. Nothing's going to change by Gundy being involved w/the D. Gundy's said that he's not in the D meetings. What good would it do for him to change his system now? Gundy's doing fine. OSU just needs better athletes on D to stop teams like Tech. They're on their way.

Dave in Houston, Houston (11/12/2008 12:04:03 PM)

Slow week in the office eh Dave?

OSU found itself in a 'Perfect Storm' situation in Lubbock. Tech gives every D fits...especially OSU's. I felt better about our chances in Austin. Not happy with the lopsided result but I think most saw the 'L' coming. I just hope we can bounce back and shoot for the Cotton Bowl.

Hopefully this year will help us fill in some gaps and land some better athletes during the summer recruitment race.

DwayneDavis, Owasso (11/12/2008 12:16:18 PM)

I was hoping the title of this article referred to the show on FOX 23. However, if Tech (or any opponent) throws 4 consecutive out pattern to the TE and the OSU linebacker is exhausted, shouldn't Gundy be watching so he can contemplate calling a time out to change personnel? Of course not. Let them score so "we" can get the ball back and play offense. I know offense. Yay offense!

marshallscottowens, Lubbock (11/12/2008 1:51:43 PM)

Maybe Mike is the problem. Mike Leach at Tech calls his offensive plays, Charlie Wise at ND will be calling the plays this week, along with numerous other coaches across the country at every level, and you will never see them sitting on the sideline trying to “figure out” what he is going to do. Maybe after the Tech game mike should pay attention to the defense. From the looks of it I think he forgot to look at the scoreboard to know how poorly his defense was doing. The camera is constantly on coaches during the television broadcast of a game, so why should it be any different when Mike Gundy is doing something unusual?

Rhymeister, Tulsa (11/12/2008 2:14:13 PM)

Ok State's D has come a long way and they'll continue to get better. Leave the defense to Beckman, most teams defensive and offensive schemes are called by the coordinators, cause he's done a great job thus far, and Gundy will continue to call a great game offensively. Just look at the stats. Ok State is back to being a dangerous team to play against...

A Jones, (11/12/2008 4:18:16 PM)

Cowboys could go 13-0, never have a point scored on them and average 66 points a game and some would find faults. But then again some will find fault with the second coming.

WCO, Katy (11/12/2008 4:46:38 PM)

Dave:

Thanks for your support of Coach Gundy and the Pokes!

Bleeds Orange, Bartlesville (11/12/2008 10:22:34 PM)

Dave, this is one of your best. Glad you are not picking on us as per usual. Pleased with this year as a whole; D better than most expected.

Phil in OKC, OklahomA cITY (11/12/2008 10:48:09 PM)

I understand Sittler now . . . when oSu is winning he is on the band wagon.
Actually Dave you make some valid points, especially about how the recruiting gets better every year. Maybe ove the next four years Gundy can bring in some elite defensive players.

trainman, muskogee (11/13/2008 1:35:24 PM)

I am an avid fan of O.U. but i think coach gundy is doing a great job at O.S.U. i think if he wants to call the plays on offense as the head coach he has that right,as far as letting his assistants coach and not interferring i agree 100 percent.Why have them on staff if u cant trust them?

Chance, (11/14/2008 10:24:22 AM)

Dave,
I agree with your article. For those who don't like what Gundy is doing, what do you think he can bring to the table defensively that Beckman doesn't? He can give a "try harder guys" speech but that's about it. Gundy is not a defense guy.

Steff M, Claremore (11/14/2008 1:41:07 PM)

I don't recall seeing any coaches doing what Gundy does. Going back behind the bench to a little makeshift desk to "devise" some plays? I thought that's what you did the week before in your preparation for your opponent. You have your list of plays in your hand and you try to decide which will work and which won't. You shouldn't need to leave your position on the field as the head coach on the sideline for anything other than to check on an injured player or a brief pep talk to your offensive/defensive units. It makes people think you don't really know what's going on or care about what's going on with your team as a whole. From what I've seen of him up to this point I don't get the feeling that he's in control of his team nor does he have the ability to take them to the next level. Kind of like the same impression one gets about the AD.

tulsa native, Tulsa (11/14/2008 9:02:21 PM)

If nothing is broke don't fix it! Gooooooooo Pokes!