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jtg33 · December 2nd, 2004, 06:16 PM

I'm sure he was considered, along with the other 11 coaches in the conference. Overall, however, the only two men who really deserved the award were either Gary Barnett or Iowa State's coach (who was named coach of the year bu the Big XII coaches themselves).

Iowa State was in the running for the Noth title until the end, and, let's face it, they probably should have won it. Barnett was suspended for three months this year, came back in the face of controvery, and managed to lead CU to a 7-win season and a bowl berth. Stoops has a chance to play in the national championship game with an undefeated team ranked #2 in the nation. He has no room to complain about anything.

December 2nd, 2004, 06:16 PM	#3
jtg33 Join Date: 03-18-2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,487 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	I'm sure he was considered, along with the other 11 coaches in the conference. Overall, however, the only two men who really deserved the award were either Gary Barnett or Iowa State's coach (who was named coach of the year bu the Big XII coaches themselves). Iowa State was in the running for the Noth title until the end, and, let's face it, they probably should have won it. Barnett was suspended for three months this year, came back in the face of controvery, and managed to lead CU to a 7-win season and a bowl berth. Stoops has a chance to play in the national championship game with an undefeated team ranked #2 in the nation. He has no room to complain about anything.