I not trying to convince you guys to like BW or even JC. I've said repeatedly that I'm not defending the hire. But I do think you guys have gone a little overboard in your frustration, and it's clouding your judgment on many other things.
I reached my breaking point with the West Side thread, and I apologize if I was condescending or curt. I enjoy talking with you guys, although I have not enjoyed reading this board the last few days because it honestly made me question whether many of you wanted what's best for K-State or simply to make John Currie's life miserable (and no, I don't think they are the same).
Look, the reality of it is that most of the general public will not find out the details of certain events, namely the Jamar situation and Frank's activities over the last 1.5-2 years. With Jamar, a lot of that is coming from FERPA. That is the main reason for the FOIA refusals, because discussion of Jamar's financial situation and personal details falls under FERPA. With Frank, I don't think K-State gains anything publicly by detailing everything. It could harm everyone involved. So I think they are just going to keep quiet, wish him well, and move on. Unfortunately, Frank was digging a grave that no AD was going to be able to dig him out of. Trust me, it's best for both sides.
The consequence of that is you guys are left to speculate, read reports from "sources" that are probably only telling one side of the story, and then have to form opinions on incomplete information. That sucks, no question. And it's not fair to you guys, no question.
I do think JC has K-State's long term best interest at heart. His method is unique to him, I will say that. And fans at every school have every right to question new hires. I don't see any evidence that he wants bball to be average or SLTHy. Dude wants to win. I've seen it. Again, not defending BW -- I hear everything you're saying about the message it sends to hire a fired coach. I get it. It looks bad. I don't think it is a fireable offense, unless the program goes down the toilet. But you can't fire the guy before BW coaches a game, you just can't.
Like him or not, K-State Athletics is as successful right now on and off the court as it has ever been, across the board. Some of you seem to have lost sight of that in your hatred of this hire.
And I disagree with you, I believe it is possible to support K-State without supporting certain individuals. I supported K-State when Bob Krause was here driving things into the ground, for gods sake.
Last thing -- I am not going to stop you from being upset, and I'm not trying. I do think actively hurting K-State is taking it too far. That's me. JC and KS have seen the negative reactions, they get it that some folks aren't happy. That is why I said a calm, thoughtful email might get more traction than an emotional outburst -- it would stand out. Would it work? Who knows. But then you'd have a place to go if things with oscar don't work out.
What I said last week still stands: my best advice is to wait a little bit, let some things happen. It might make you feel a little better.
Sorry for the long post.
