Oklahoma to Hire Capel

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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2404508

It'll be interesting to see how he does at a big-time program. He certainly has the pedigree and it was only a matter of time before he landed a job at an elite program. He's definitely a players coach and should do a good job there and be able to land solid recruits. He was able to find productive players in JUCO(something that was essential to his success) and recruited well for a program of VCU's stature. He'll do a good job at Oklahoma.

As a VCU fan I'm sad to see him go, but it was only a matter of time. He turned down the Auburn job last year and his patience has obviously paid off. He did a solid job here. I wouldn't be surprised if the program took a few steps back now, unfortunately.
 

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horrible hire, another duke punk, see ammaker and snyder.
 

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Railbird said:
horrible hire, another duke punk, see ammaker and snyder.

He's nothing like the other two. You'll see.

Only thing I'm worried about is the NCAA's investigation...hopefully they won't come down hard on the Sooners and handcuff him before he even gets to start.
 

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sooners schedule always a jioke, cant help but have 20 wins playing 10 cupcakes in non conf and then the big 12.
 

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I think this is a great hire as I've been impressed with his VCU team the last couple of years...
 

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As in most things and coaches too, time will tell. This coach maybe in for Tuff times as the NCAA has yet to determine what action will be taken against the school for Samsom running up the phone bill. Inside sources tell me that the 500 calls is not even close to the correct number of infractions that Samson committed.
Wish the new guy ALL the luck in the world, as he is probably going to need that an more.
 

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He better hire a good x/o guy for an assistant, he is a good recruiter but most "experts" don't think he is a very good "game" coach. At Okla. He can pay for a good x/o guy, so may not be a bad hire.
 

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maybe he can pay Sonny Vaccaro for players like Coach K does.
 

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