While at first it didn't seem like Austin's move to OU appears to have been a win-win for both sides. However, there is no assurance that Austin would have helped that much last year. Most of the shots he would have taken would have come at the expense of two seniors. Not sure what that would have done for team chemistry (which from what I could tell didn't seem to be great anyway) and perhaps his relationship with those two seniors wasn't great although that is speculative on my part.
As it stands right now the Shocks are doing very, very well with an exciting young team that gives great hope for the next few years. This would not have happened without the major turnover 2 years ago with Landry, Austin, CJ joining 6 departing seniors not to mention replacing 2 assistant coaches. Not to mention having to replace Teddy, Ricky, Chance and Rod in addition to the 2 seniors last year.
Think about it. Turning over 15 scholarship players and 2 assistant coaches in 2 years. Quite frankly I think Coach Marshall has done an amazing job recovering from that turnover. Perhaps as impressive as anything he has done during his tenure at Wichita State. And kudos to his assistant coaches as well. Give those guys a raise.
Shocker fans certainly have reason to be happy with where we are. Austin Reaves apparently is happy with his decision. Landry certainly made the right decision. At this point I consider it win situation for the Shocks and apparently Austin thinks he is in a better place as well.
Time for Shocker fans to look forward but you may need some sunglasses.
As one of the great philosophers of our time said: Don't worry, be happy!
As it stands right now the Shocks are doing very, very well with an exciting young team that gives great hope for the next few years. This would not have happened without the major turnover 2 years ago with Landry, Austin, CJ joining 6 departing seniors not to mention replacing 2 assistant coaches. Not to mention having to replace Teddy, Ricky, Chance and Rod in addition to the 2 seniors last year.
Think about it. Turning over 15 scholarship players and 2 assistant coaches in 2 years. Quite frankly I think Coach Marshall has done an amazing job recovering from that turnover. Perhaps as impressive as anything he has done during his tenure at Wichita State. And kudos to his assistant coaches as well. Give those guys a raise.
Shocker fans certainly have reason to be happy with where we are. Austin Reaves apparently is happy with his decision. Landry certainly made the right decision. At this point I consider it win situation for the Shocks and apparently Austin thinks he is in a better place as well.
Time for Shocker fans to look forward but you may need some sunglasses.
As one of the great philosophers of our time said: Don't worry, be happy!
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