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Discussion Topic: John Smith
Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on March 18, 2023
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We complain the Bucks don't do a good job developing talent but Tom Ryan has done a significantly better job than John Smith. Smith, who's also known to land his share of top recruits, has seen his program struggle mightily in recent years at NCAA's.
If you were an Okie State fan, would you want to see him go?
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Discussion Topic: John Smith
Rex Holman added to this discussion on March 18, 2023
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After three down years in a row with 1-2 All Americans, yes. But I think he would probably be looking for an exit at that time. Maybe not.
I followed them a bit this year. A lot of his wrestlers are very good but in that 10-20 range. They need a break out year next year with some of that young talent, Surber, Voinovich and Young.
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Discussion Topic: John Smith
Drew Taylor added to this discussion on March 18, 2023
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Smith told the media he expects to return but joked, I think, that OK State administration might run him off. The program is struggling and it’s strange that a legend in Smith can’t find the answers.
Maybe he’s tired. After all, he’s now been head coach for over 30 seasons. Eventually it no longer works.
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Discussion Topic: John Smith
Bob Preusse added to this discussion on March 18, 2023
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Quote from Drew Taylor's post:
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"Smith told the media he expects to return but joked, I think, that OK State administration might run him off. The program is struggling and it’s strange that a legend in Smith can’t find the answers.
Maybe he’s tired. After all, he’s now been head coach for over 30 seasons. Eventually it no longer works."
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John is tired, it happens, as Tommy Rowlands told me years ago, College coaching is a young mans game....all the recruiting, traveling, family time, pressure, health concerns. The fire drifts away.
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Discussion Topic: John Smith
Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on March 18, 2023
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But male ego remains intact. His problem is he's no longer a great head coach but he's unable to see it.
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