Bill Haisten had three short paragraphs that summarize perfectly the realities of Mike Boynton’s tenure at Oklahoma State – and what will define it.
Boynton seems to understand that every time he leaves the house, he is marketing the Cowboy basketball program. He seems cool with it and does a good job with it. He’s a New York guy with an Oklahoma touch on human relations.
The weaponry issue can be resolved only through recruiting. Whether Boynton becomes defined as an important, winning coach depends on his ability to recruit.
Patience is required from the OSU fan base, just like it is a necessity within an Illinois fan base that probably didn’t expect an 0-6 Big Ten stumble from Underwood.