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See How OSU Twitter Reacted to the NCAA’s Statement

The NCAA’s attempted clapback didn’t land so well.

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5 years ago

November 11, 2021

Kyle Cox

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Last week, the NCAA handed down its decision to uphold a postseason ban on OSU Hoops, effectively denying the cooperative appeal the Cowboys made on their own behalf. That same day, OSU head coach Mike Boynton and athletic director Chad Weiberg met with media to voice their feelings on what lands, almost universally, as an inconsistent ruling by the NCAA.

Boynton recited names of committee members (from the NCAA’s own releases) and spoke about accountability in a heartfelt, tear-soaked address. The NCAA didn’t like that too much.

On Thursday, in an official release aimed at OSU, NCAA brass threw around terms like “unacceptable,” “inappropriate,” “unethical,” and “potentially dangerous.”

As you might imagine, that ridiculous rhetoric didn’t go over so well with talking heads, OSU alums or OSU fans.

They need to be called out and identified by name. They hide behind their “shield” with no repercussions for some of the dumb decisions they make. https://t.co/4G5DsKklUY
— Brandon Weeden (@bweeden3) November 12, 2021

. @thacoachmike passing Mark Emmert in the hallway at the Final Four: #okstate pic.twitter.com/ybuFLAWMkR
— Carson Cunningham (@Carson_OKC) November 12, 2021

As ridiculous as this is…I do find it hilarious that in true NCAA fashion, it took them an extra week to cook this up. https://t.co/n6IHww7WqC
— Ryan Chapman (@RadiosRyan) November 11, 2021

Clearly, Oklahoma State had to know there was going to be an NCAA reaction. But the idea that the all-powerful NCAA is so above criticism that they needed to respond with a memo saying 'people are being mean to us,' is a hilarious and sad conclusion.
— Bryan Keating (@KOCOKeating) November 11, 2021

https://t.co/B9y8MFbiMb pic.twitter.com/4Tr3m86LDq
— Southwell (@JustinSouthwell) November 11, 2021

Yep this is the look I’m going with for meeting one with the cowardly @NCAA. I promise you they aren’t ready for me! #Professional https://t.co/LJhCUKOqXy pic.twitter.com/e1V15BTNLr
— Sam Mayes (@AllmericanMayes) November 12, 2021

Breaking
My statement. This is clown-level stuff. @ncaa is not some unaccountable star chamber. The draconian penalty leveled against #OKState was unprecedented. It is time for this unincorporated association to be dissolved https://t.co/9jftZzcJ5q
— Andy Richardson (@andy4ok) November 12, 2021

– People that threatened anyone from the NCAA are losers.

– Not once did Boynton encourage anyone to do so.

– Fans of OSU deserve to know who was involved in the decision.

So to recap – Not OSU's fault, but rogue individuals, and who is the NCAA mad at? ?

Yeah, that tracks. https://t.co/Wcc6WOkY0Z
— Todd Lisenbee (@ToddOnFranchise) November 12, 2021

I personally can’t wait for Oklahoma State’s statement to the NCAA regarding its statement about Oklahoma State’s statement.
— Cade Webb (@cadewebb) November 11, 2021

Hey. @NCAA. You don't want a school, sport program, coach, or players calling you out?

Then be a better governing institution for the college your governing.

You're an embarrassment.

Oh, and Kobie has a word to describe you: https://t.co/RWz5Z5CJnJ pic.twitter.com/al1jIGyGYV
— #4 Sooners_B12C (9-0, 6-0) (@Sooners_B12C) November 12, 2021

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