Social Reaction: OSU Fans Turn On Underwood After Departure To Illinois

Brad Underwood was an every day guy for 362 days.

He grew such close ties with Oklahoma State basketball fans that rumors of him going to Kansas State or elsewhere were almost always laughed off because, though he was underpaid, his loyalty to OSU seemed genuine.

Because of that, OSU fans took offense. Immediately.

Last known picture of @CoachGundy and @OSUCoachBrad pic.twitter.com/sgcJ7i5VJ5

— mfa6677 (@mfa6677) March 18, 2017

BUT WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL UNDERWOOD. pic.twitter.com/cxGoDKmpH5

— The OG (@GentsOkstate) March 18, 2017

And drew comparisons. Immediately.

Brad Underwood has joined KD in the #SnakePit #OKState

— Jonathan Mitchell (@Jon_Mitchell3) March 18, 2017

First KD leaves, now Underwood…. what's next, my parents trading me for my friend? https://t.co/JdmcCRPamW

— Matt Hockett (@matt_hawk59) March 18, 2017

Of course one name comes to mind when you start to think about who might replace the snake under the wood.

#BringDougHome because he isn't a snake like Brad.

— OKST Student Section (@OSU_Students) March 18, 2017

? https://t.co/koBPbFiCxD

— Nathan Ruiz (@NathanSRuiz) March 18, 2017

It's been a tough year. pic.twitter.com/o9ABiZC6Ck

— Southwell (@JustinSouthwell) March 18, 2017

And he seems cool with being second fiddle.

? pic.twitter.com/DKI2xJ9tLZ

— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) March 18, 2017

But why are we in this situation in the first place? Whose fault is it?

Yes, Underwood was underpaid, but he seemed understanding of that. I mean, he did sign the contract. So isn’t it athletic director Mike Holder’s fault for not getting a deal done?

Mike Holder needs to be FIRED…

— Boone Pickens State (@BP_State) March 18, 2017

So you screw up and pay FORD a kings ransom for garbage and to "Correct" your mistake you low ball one of the hottest coaches in the nation.

— Sam Mayes (@AllmericanMayes) March 18, 2017

Underwood called Holder's bluff. https://t.co/45VPM7c9eC

— Carson Cunningham (@KOCOCarson) March 18, 2017