snuffy
03-17-2009, 06:37 AM
Gundy's 'I'm a Man' rant boosts recruiting
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/ncaa
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, who became an instant celebrity with his "I'm a Man, I'm 40" rant on YouTube, said his famous tirade to defend one of his former players is helping the Cowboys with recruiting future players. Even Gundy admits he never anticipated the recruiting benefits from the emotional outburst which got so popular it was the punchline for jokes. "No, I didn't expect it, in any way, shape, form or fashion," Gundy told the AJC. "It's interesting since that day, which happened on impulse in my opinion, to protect and take care of one of our players, I didn't have any idea that it would take off like this. From that point on, for good or bad, I've become very recognizable across the country. In turn, what has has happened in the last couple of years in recruiting, it has helped us tremendously. I think the parents of these young men understand that 'If my son goes to play at Oklahoma State, the coach is going to do whatever he can to take care of him.'"
Atlanta Journal Constitution
http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/ncaa
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, who became an instant celebrity with his "I'm a Man, I'm 40" rant on YouTube, said his famous tirade to defend one of his former players is helping the Cowboys with recruiting future players. Even Gundy admits he never anticipated the recruiting benefits from the emotional outburst which got so popular it was the punchline for jokes. "No, I didn't expect it, in any way, shape, form or fashion," Gundy told the AJC. "It's interesting since that day, which happened on impulse in my opinion, to protect and take care of one of our players, I didn't have any idea that it would take off like this. From that point on, for good or bad, I've become very recognizable across the country. In turn, what has has happened in the last couple of years in recruiting, it has helped us tremendously. I think the parents of these young men understand that 'If my son goes to play at Oklahoma State, the coach is going to do whatever he can to take care of him.'"
Atlanta Journal Constitution