tulsahills, (11/28/2009 10:11:47 AM)

couldn't run with the big boys I guess...... better stay on the porch steve

4TU, (11/28/2009 10:25:42 AM)

Unfortunately, Kragthorpe spent most of his time in his first two years cleaning out the trash that Petrino left behind. With Petrino Louisville was a "win at all costs" program that recruited players that most would consider shady. Kragthorpe was not going to sacrifice his morals and ethics to be like Petrino. He cleaned up the program and it cost him wins and his job. He would rather have his dignity and the respect of many in the coaching profession than do it the way it had been done. He should have been given more time and it would have helped if he wasn't hiring new assistants every year he was there. He will land on his feet and be successful again because he does it the right way. God bless you Coach Kragthorpe.

tulsa native99, (11/28/2009 10:37:50 AM)

4TU how do you know those kids were trash? By whos morals ? Kragthorpe went there because he thought the grass was greener and he lost. You only spout out what you have heard. Those players were no different than any other kids. Dont put down Petrino because Kragthorpe couldnt run with the big dogs.

heydiddy, Tulsa (11/28/2009 10:42:45 AM)

I bet that TU would take him back! Couldn't hurt!

GoldenDriller1, Out of Town (11/28/2009 10:52:31 AM)

I would support the return of Krag back to TU. Perhaps Steadman and Bubba would feel the same way.

hapbarb, (11/28/2009 10:53:44 AM)

tulsahills & tulsa native99, I'd be curious to know what either of you do for a living, and if either of you have ever taken a risk.

57Strat, Tulsa (11/28/2009 11:06:23 AM)

Native 99 how do you know Kragthorpe went there because the he thought the grass was greener? You only spout out what you have heard.

justafan, (11/28/2009 11:10:15 AM)

tulsahills - One thing's for sure because I know people like you...you've never even tried to run with the big boys. You're a small fish in a small pond somewhere I'm sure. At least you act like one.

Cardfan, (11/28/2009 11:39:10 AM)

As someone who lives in Louisville, this had to happen. He was not the right fit at Louisville. The "offensive genius" that he was supposed to be never surfaced. Not sure if he was ready for the step up. Louisville is by no means a Florida, Bama, etc., but we had started to build a constant top 15 program. It's hard to compete when you can only get 2 or 3 stars recruits. The talent level have fallen drastically over the past 3 years.
4TU, spending time "cleaning up" the program was not entirely true. It was a spin to try and get the bad taste of Petrino's leaving out of the program. The fans were smart enough to realize this wasn't exactly true. How do you explain all the coaching changes. He took over OC duties and still couldn't get it done. The play calling was dull and unproductive. We're glad he is gone!

yep, Tulsa County (11/28/2009 11:42:26 AM)

If you recall, when he got there he soon after kicked some players off the team. It was my feeling he didn't have much to work with. Louisville is a storied program for sure, but my uneducated feeling is there are other problems besides the coach.

I'm Reliable, (11/28/2009 11:58:02 AM)

Maybe Jenks will offer him a job............

out here in the middle, Sand Springs (11/28/2009 12:11:59 PM)

We'll take him back any day.

Former gcane, Raleigh (11/28/2009 12:38:00 PM)

First of all, Kragthorpe never should have left TU for Louisville. Louisville was coming off of a dream season (12-1), and Kragthorpe had no where to go but down (which he did). Let's face it, Louisville is not a storied football program, it was slightly more than a lateral move that paid a little more money. He should have waited for a larger program that was struggling before making a move, if that was what he wanted to do. There would have been more patience with him. Now, as to taking him back at TU, He left us once after signing a long term extension, good riddance!

Dobrescu, Tulsa, OK (11/28/2009 12:41:02 PM)

Some coaches can think because of all the coins falling in the piggy bank. Dulls the brain.

getreal, (11/28/2009 12:43:59 PM)

4TU;

It is amazing someone would refer to players (people) as trash.

gocards35, (11/28/2009 12:49:38 PM)

I am another fan of the University of Louisville and also live in Louisville. Beyond Coach K's record here there was also simply no enthusiasm for the program. I would also like to say to the guy that said the move from Tulsa to Louisville was a lateral move is simply ludicrous. Obviously we are not a powerhouse program but lets not forget UofL was a last second field goal by Rutgers away from playing in the National Championship. The overall facilities, exposure and opportunities make his move to Louisville well beyond a lateral move. Speaking on behalf of all Cards fans I think I can easily say Christmas came early with his firing today.

cowboytimothy, (11/28/2009 1:14:25 PM)

Coach Kragthorpe had horrific recruiting classes at the U of L, it was actually a continuation of the poor recruiting he had in his last season at Tulsa. You don't win without athletes, no matter who you are.

Former gcane, Raleigh (11/28/2009 1:23:58 PM)

gocards35, seriously you are a door mat in a conference that has no business being in the BCS mix. Yes you were close to playing for a national championship, but you choked. Once again, becasue of that fluke season, Kragthorpe had no where to go but down. Since then, it can be argued that TU has been a better team. My point is he should have waited for an opening at a better school. If he would have stayed at TU another couple of years and had continued success, he would have had his pick of jobs. Instead he jumped ship for Louisville because he saw an opportunity for immediate success off of what someone else had built.

Thunder196, Tulsa (11/28/2009 1:27:25 PM)

I would have settled for half of that 2.2 million buy out clause.. I don't think my numbers could have been any worse.

Benny, (11/28/2009 1:36:58 PM)

Steve is very Garry Gibbs like. He will be a great NFL assistant coach and maybe head coach someday. Taking the Louisville job was a huge mistake, like Cincinnati this year, it had reached its peak and only had one way to go. Yes, Louisville was a step up from TU, but Louisville never has and never will be an elite program.

bruinsooner, (11/28/2009 1:45:29 PM)

Louisville is a storied program? We are talking football here not basketball.

Former gcane, Raleigh (11/28/2009 1:47:20 PM)

Exactly Benny. When UC's coach leaves after this year for Notre Dame or where ever he may go, the next guy can only go backwards. If I were a promising young coach on the move, I would avoid the UC job at all costs. The UC job is identical to the Louisville situation when Kragthorpe took it. A mediocre program, at best, that has peaked during a dream season.

Corvetteguy, Tulsa (11/28/2009 1:48:41 PM)

Man,....that big long hook jerking you by the neck,.........just flat has to hurt.

Whoknew?, Tulsa (11/28/2009 2:17:28 PM)

I didn't know Louisville was one of "the big dogs".

junkman, Tulsa (11/28/2009 3:48:55 PM)

I think he is in line for the Notre Dame job.....