STILLWATER — Mike Gundy’s absence as a leader for the Oklahoma State football program during the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic intensified the lack of connection between him and his players, which boiled over in last week’s public display of frustration led by running back Chuba Hubbard.
The details emerged in a report by Yahoo Sports, which explained parts of the players’ frustration. From Gundy’s lack of communication to the players being told their stipends and summer classes were being cut, the tension between the head coach and his team grew.
Stipends pay about $1,200 a month, according to the Yahoo story, and some players in summer school classes are eligible for Pell Grants, which can be worth up to $3,000.