Mike Gundy might be down, but he's certainly not out. Oklahoma State's season has spiraled to a disappointing 3-6, with zero Big 12 wins and a brutal six-game losing streak — capped off by a demoralizing blowout loss to Arizona State. Yet here's Gundy, defiant as ever, delivering another classic soundbite and taking shots at his critics, as relayed by David Hookstead of OutKick.
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For Gundy, it's simple: if you're going to call out his program, expect him to fire back. He's the same guy who gave us the unforgettable "I'm a man!" rant, and that fire hasn't dimmed a bit. His latest? Calling out the loudest critics for not even being able to "pay their bills." It's vintage Gundy, unfiltered and unapologetic. He's not here to make friends with the folks in the cheap seats, especially not when they're piling on.
"That's what happens in college athletics. It's just on the bigger stage where people can voice their opinion, and in most cases, the people that are negative and voicing their opinion are the same ones that can't pay their own bills," Gundy told reporters. "They're not taking care of themselves. They're not taking care of their own family. They're not taking care of their own job. But they have an obligation to speak out and complain about others because it makes them feel better.
"But then, in the end, when they go to bed at night, they're the same failure that they were before they said anything negative about anybody else."
The Cowboys' season is in shambles, no question. This isn't what fans expected, and it's fair to say they're embarrassed by the team's performance. But Gundy's solution is to dig his heels in and challenge anyone questioning his leadership. And honestly, there's something to respect there. He's willing to get his hands dirty, to go to bat for his team, even if it means stirring the pot.
Gundy's a character, and college football needs guys like him — coaches who aren't afraid to speak their minds and give fans a show, no matter what's happening on the field. For better or worse, Gundy's not going quietly.
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