First off, I've supported Kelvin since day one.
I miss Billy Ball and beating whoever 120-80 something, but also love the defensive game and have really enjoyed OU Basketball the past 12 years.
That being said, as a loyal supporter of OU in all sports, I am about ready to establish the following baselines for my continued support of Kelvin remaining basketball coach:
We finish 3rd in conference and the sanctions are mild? I say he stays.
We finish less than 3rd in conference and the sanctions are mild? I say he gets a warning from Joe that he's gotta improve or he's gone...
The sanctions are not mild and we finish 3rd in conference? I'm leaning towards bye.
The sanctions are not mild and we finish less than fourth? Bye.
Here is my reasoning:
I think Kelvin is a great (not good) but a great coach who knows the game well and can flat out coach.
I don't think Kelvin does a good job in recruiting/keeping players. Sorry, but we've lost more talent at OU than we've brought in, despite the new facilities.
I simply don't think making the postseason is enough for OU. I think we have to shoot for going deep into postseason.
My expectations may be too high, but just going to one final four and losing the majority in the first round just doesn't cut it.
And please save the "oh, you just hate Kelvin" crap for another poster.