OU tryst history for happy Shocker

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Interesting article on Gene on the OU debacle. A few of the quotes

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sports/article.aspx?articleID=20080601_203_B9_spancl48368

"I figured this was our chance to get to OU," said Kemnitz, who has been Stephenson's top assistant for 30 years. "I was pretty pumped for it.

"I know I made the right decision," ....

"I love this program. I love the guys in our program and the guys that have been in our program. It was just too
hard to leave those guys."

Brent Kemnitz on Gene turning down the job:

"That was no surprise to me," Kemnitz said. "I hated it. I wanted to go. But I know Gene. I knew he was having doubts before the press conference. I knew before we left Norman that this deal wasn't going to happen.

"I thank the Lord for where I am. I am so thankful for all of the people in Wichita that have made it so great for us."

"Gene is a very loyal guy," said Kemnitz, who has been Stephenson's chief assistant since 1979. "You can say a lot of things about Gene, but loyalty would be at the top of the list."