STILLWATER — The public outcry following Eddie Sutton’s omission from the Naismith Hall of Fame on Tuesday focused primarily on the hall of fame’s lack of transparency with its voting committee and process, and Sutton’s credentials as compared to already-enshrined coaches.
Here’s a look at what the media and coaching community had to say about Sutton being left out once again:
Fox broadcaster and former OSU point guard Doug Gottlieb: “Really disappointing news. Eddie Sutton was informed today he is not getting into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. Coach Sutton remains the only coach with over 800 D-1 wins not in the HOF.