Statements released by presidents and athletic directors are usually a cause to sound the alarms and push the panic button. Most of the time, they prefer to stay out of the spotlight and mind their business.

The Oklahoma Sooners have had a disappointing season to say the least. 5-5 is unacceptable at the University of Oklahoma regardless of the conference one plays in. Sure, the SEC is a different challenge than what the Big 12 has offered in recent years,