2curious, Tulsa, OK 74104 (2/10/2009 6:41:12 AM)

Mr. Ford should try to control his language as an example to his kids. - this much is obvious.

However, if we begin to expect an apology in the TW every time this happens on big athletic stages like this...then the list is going to get very long, very fast.

Boomer, B-A (2/10/2009 7:31:55 AM)

Much ado about nothing. The players probably hear worse on their video games.

Dave in Houston, Houston (2/10/2009 7:46:21 AM)

IT'S DIVISION 1 BASKETBALL!!! If you get your feelings hurt that easy, go play intramurals brother.
- with all apologies to Coach Hawkins ;)

shaw411, Scottsdale, AZ (2/10/2009 8:04:10 AM)

I agree Dave in Houston. Welcome to the big time! Don;t forget you big boy shorts when it is tipoff time!

fred_sparrows, (2/10/2009 8:11:46 AM)

Coach Sutton may have dabbled in the sauce, but Coach Ford has been fillin up on loud mouth soup. It's very unbecoming...

oak, (2/10/2009 8:20:55 AM)

we got cursed out all the time when i played high school ball..... i guess were in a time where no-one want's their feelings hurts.

dcood, (2/10/2009 9:17:09 AM)

You've got to be kidding me, how is this even news? Both Suttons, Billy Tubbs, Sampson, Capel, Stoops Bros, all have/do use that kind of language frequently along with 5 million other coaches. And the king of it, Pat Jones, is now very popular because of his mouth on the radio. Why all the sudden self-righteousness about young Coach Ford? There are more important and more interesting things to talk about than a D-1 hoops coach cussing a player.

Arbythree, Tulsa (2/10/2009 10:12:57 AM)

Geez did his Mom complain? This is sports baby!

yerout, Claremore (2/10/2009 10:48:32 AM)

Ford may have a case of "little man syndrome" After 24 years in the profession and I can tell you , you don't have to cuss to get your point accross. I know several officials that have done OSU games this year and they all say the same thing Ford cusses like no other. The announcers even commented on it during the OU/OSU game.

Red Rebels, (2/10/2009 11:23:10 AM)

Go to a Thunder game when Memphis is in town and listen to assistant coach Kevin O'Neill. He makes sailors blush.

always right, (2/10/2009 11:42:02 AM)

When is the "I'm a man" speech gonna come from Ford?

fumblerooski, tulsa (2/10/2009 12:20:22 PM)

i guessing Bud Wilkinson and John Wooden never needed to cuss get their point across.

fred_sparrows, (2/10/2009 12:46:11 PM)

I'm sorry, but the use of profanity only shows a person's lack of vocabulary and control. It's a sad day to be a Cowboy...

tfd74104, (2/10/2009 1:23:10 PM)

Remember the technical fouls in the OU/OSU game? Ford is getting the type of team he is modeling.

Sis, Tulsa (2/10/2009 7:26:00 PM)

As an alum, foundation member, posse member and OSU fan! I was worried by what I heard about Mr. Ford before he came. This is not the man for OSU. Holder made a very poor choice. Attendance is poor! Play is poor! The young men do not look like they are happy, enthusiatic, informed or confident. OSU should always strive to wear a "white hat" of good sportsmanship, pride, honor and respect. Yes, we want to win but we want to do it the right way. I was embarrassed at the one game I attended. Ford was rude, crude and very dumb. I am not prepared to go back and listen to the Ford "style" of coaching. I miss Coach Sutton. Let's get one of his many former players who are now successful coaches and good men. There is a reason Ford hasn't stayed long anywhere. I hope we have a basketball team after he leaves. I think he has one more year. My Posse friends think he will leave after this year. Ford doesn't like Stillwater anyway. I am sorry for the young men. I wish them well inspite of Ford.

snoop, (2/10/2009 10:23:01 PM)

I don't know what is worse Ford dropping th ef bomb on natioanl TV and calling his player an idiot or this quote

"A source close to the basketball program contended the coach did not call Muonelo an idiot and instead told Muonelo to "(expletive) get into it."

Does this source think this need covered up?

I only hope the players and fans speak to Ford the way he addresses others

Classics, (2/11/2009 7:42:21 AM)

The reason he's issued an apology is because it was heard on the ABC's national broadcast of the game. Obi nor his parents had anything to do with it, although I'm sure Ford called and apologized to them as well. Nobody wants to hear their son called a "F****** Idiot!!!" on national TV by their own coach.

Sharkey Hammerhead, owasso (2/11/2009 3:01:55 PM)

hEY HERE WE GO , t fORD IS A JOKE HE COULDN`T GET IT DONE IN mASS. AND HE WON`T GET IT DONE HERE ... He does look like Bill Self from a distance, thats the only reason they hired him ... Boone ,oops I mean Holder just knew he had Bill coming back to OSU, thought you could buy ole Billy , so you fire a good coach who maybe liked to drink, and hire one with a foul mouth and no buffer on his brain... Travis do you talk to your wife and kids like that ... I guess it makes you look cool in front of the players... I can`t help it I have a hard time respecting you .........................