Talked with a buddy of mine about the Wickline hire...

[BBQ time]

Saw this over on Hornfans where I've had a long and lasting membership... under Recruiting Forum.Not a perfect fit on this thread, but seems to, as it's upbeat and makes a point.

And I say do not sell Coach Strong short on the magnitude of his appreciation for this hire, and what he's capable of doing with it.

From "Crocket" ... opening post of Strong at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship 1/16 at 11:24 am

Deserves it's own thread. I love the idea that he is striving to change the culture of America one player at a time.

 

[Randolph Duke]

I do believe he called plays last year, but it was too embarrassing for Okie State to admit it. I noticed the Cowboys scored more points against us last year than the Art Briles's Baylor Bears.

"I contacted two sources close to the OSU program and both said Wickline did not call plays. One of the sources said all of the Cowboys’ plays were called by Yurcich.

So, there you go."

http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/sports/jimmietramel/texas-hiring-of-joe-wickline-leads-to-question/article_c2ba5cbc-7e47-11e3-9bcd-0019bb30f31a.html

FYI - Okie Lite played us in perfect weather on a blissful Saturday afternoon. The evening we played Baylor it was miserable cold and windy. Apples and oranges.

 

[DizzG]

"I contacted two sources close to the OSU program and both said Wickline did not call plays. One of the sources said all of the Cowboys’ plays were called by Yurcich.
So, there you go."

http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/sports/jimmietramel/texas-hiring-of-joe-wickline-leads-to-question/article_c2ba5cbc-7e47-11e3-9bcd-0019bb30f31a.html

FYI - Okie Lite played us in perfect weather on a blissful Saturday afternoon. The evening we played Baylor it was miserable cold and windy. Apples and oranges.

OSU just lost their best coach on the staff and one of the best staff coaches in the nation to a conference foe...would they admit at this point what a big hand he had in things?

Travis Haney from ESPN says he spoke to a coach who claims Wickline was calling the plays last season for OSU. Who is right?

 

[echeese]

BHL. . .glad to see you here. . .for those who don't know him. . .a great commentator on CFB.. .he is a must read when he posts.. .

 

[LongviewLobo01]

The more I look at this coaching staff, the more I like about it.

For years I've watched the Oklahoma State offense burn through QBs and OCs and RBs and OLmen and never miss a beat. They might slow down a little bit while figuring things out, but in the end they always seem to roll once they get started. If Wickline played as large of a part in that as it appears I think we just not only helped ourselves a lot, but really hurt a major competitor.

Also, while we didn't go out and get the big name like Morris or Herman, we got a staff that for all intents and purposes is going to be here for a few years. Sometimes having guys that are going to stay together is better than constantly replacing guys. Wickline was happy to work in Stillwater for almost a decade so you have to expect him to be a long term guy. Watson might move if he were able to get a playcalling job somewhere, but maybe not. Robinson could have gone to Detroit, but elected to stay. Koenning has been an OC for almost two decades and was comfortable enough to come here as the WR coach so I don't see him moving on.

This is going to be huge for us. These coaches are going to be able to build relationships over time and that will pay off for us.

Thanks for posting this here Bond. I read it over on OB and it was very insightful. I was also intrigued at the possibility of Holgersen. If Watson were to leave after this year for a OC job somewhere or the NFL, Holgersen would be a perfect fit to come in and work with Wickline in that role. P-E-R-F-E-C-T.