Mike Gundy made some harsh feedback this week about Oklahoma State followers who’re sad with the state of this system, and the longtime coach has since apologized.
After coming into the season as a top-25 group, Oklahoma State is 3-6 and has been one of many greatest disappointments within the nation. Gundy was requested at his press convention on Monday about followers who’re annoyed that the Cowboys are 0-6 in convention play after many predicted they might win the Massive 12. The 57-year-old spoke concerning the success he has had at Oklahoma State and stated “most individuals are weak” and wish to level the finger when issues aren’t going nicely.
“[I]n most circumstances, the individuals which can be destructive and voicing their opinion are the identical ones that may’t pay their very own payments,” Gundy stated, via ESPN’s Max Olson. “They’re not caring for themselves. They’re not caring for their very own household. They’re not caring for their very own job. However they’ve an obligation to talk out and complain about others as a result of it makes them really feel higher.
“However then, ultimately, after they go to mattress at evening, they’re the identical failure that they have been earlier than they stated something destructive about anyone else.”
Gundy ultimately realized that the remarks got here off a bit harsh. He took to social media on Tuesday to concern an apology.
“I apologize to those that my feedback throughout Monday’s media name offended. My intent was to not offend any of our followers who’ve supported us and this program by means of the years,” Gundy wrote on X.