Oklahoma State University

[Bill Robertson]

And if he doesn't agree to it then what? He continues under his current contract?

That's not been made clear. But if he says no I'm sticking to the current contract I would imagine that would create a very contentious situation. And what would that do to donations that drive NIL.

[gjl]

Did you see my edit?

[Jersey Boss]

Did you see my edit?

If he was "fired for cause" you can bet there will be a lawsuit. If a court ordered his reinstatement what would that mean for the replacement? Hard to say what side has the leverage

[Bill Robertson]

Did you see my edit?

The information in your edit was in the first report on ESPN early afternoon. KOCO is a few hours behind.

[SEMIweather]

If he was "fired for cause" you can bet there will be a lawsuit. If a court ordered his reinstatement what would that mean for the replacement? Hard to say what side has the leverage

Well I doubt he’d be reinstated, though he’d surely sue to collect the $25 million. Likely if he doesn’t agree to the new deal and OSU attempts to fire him for cause, they will ultimately settle out of court for some amount less than $25 million.

[Dob Hooligan]

Makes that Tulsa job look more attractive. He doesn't have to move; will be fueled by revenge; recruits the same areas where he is already known and respected.

[Paseofreak]

OSU and Gundy come to terms

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ay-oklahoma-st

[OKCRealtor]

Good for OSU but I wonder how the fan base feels. I know a lot of diehards who were ready to move on from Gundy.

[PhiAlpha]

Well I doubt he’d be reinstated, though he’d surely sue to collect the $25 million. Likely if he doesn’t agree to the new deal and OSU attempts to fire him for cause, they will ultimately settle out of court for some amount less than $25 million.

Doubt no more lol

[gjl]

Good for OSU but I wonder how the fan base feels. I know a lot of diehards who were ready to move on from Gundy.

I'm an OSU Alum and I've been ready to move on from Gumdy for a few years now. When he was first hired he described coaching OSU was his New York Yankees job. I don't think he's felt that way for a while now.

[FighttheGoodFight]

I hope this gives OSU a new look and stays competitive. New coordinators and NIL money should help.

[jedicurt]

I hope this gives OSU a new look and stays competitive. New coordinators and NIL money should help.

i honestly think it just pushed the rock down the road a year or two. but it does sound like a potential future buyout might have dropped in price now. waiting to see the full details to know for sure

[Laramie]

At the time, offering Gundy a solid competitive Big 12 coach's contract looked good. Seems to me Gundy is experiencing some forms of Burn Out. Wish him and OSU football the best.

This has been a disaster for all 3 of our state's division 1 programs.

[Bill Robertson]

i honestly think it just pushed the rock down the road a year or two. but it does sound like a potential future buyout might have dropped in price now. waiting to see the full details to know for sure

Exactly. And if it's just putting off the inevitable can OSU get recruits and portal players to come and stay.

[Pete]

OSU president Kayse Shrum is resigning.

Not even 4 years on the job.

[April in the Plaza]

She senses weakness in the field. Can’t blame her for making a push.

[SoonerDave]

OSU president Kayse Shrum is resigning.

Not even 4 years on the job.

OSU alum friend suggests she's making a gubernatorial run.

[Pete]

OSU alum friend suggests she's making a gubernatorial run.

Then why quit immediately and before the school year is even over?

It sounds like she was forced out.

[ComeOnBenjals!]

Everything I've heard indicates she's angling for Gov.

[FighttheGoodFight]

Being such a strange time to resign. I thought she might have just found a better job at another university.

[The]

Governor? lol

[Swake]

Then why quit immediately and before the school year is even over?

It sounds like she was forced out.

Stitt and his creature Walters don't want her to run?

One would think the race is Drummond's if he doesn't mess up.

[FighttheGoodFight]

One of wildest things I read today is that Stitt sent her out so he could become OSU president when his term is up. People need to get some more hobbies.

[FighttheGoodFight]

Looks like NonDoc posted a story about what is really going on:

https://nondoc.com/2025/02/05/amid-i...1I_CT9BG_hypzg

"Amid an ongoing review of improper transfers of “legislatively appropriated funds” involving Oklahoma State University’s Innovation Foundation, the university’s governing board announced the resignation of OSU President Kayse Shrum this morning with no explanation, no comment from Shrum and no response to inquiries by university officials."

"...showing four “motions” that the Board of Regents for the Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges made and approved after a lengthy executive session Friday. The motions involve an apparent review of how state-appropriated dollars are being handled by OSU and its associated Innovation Foundation..."

[Pete]

The fact her resignation was effective Feb. 3rd and that she has made no statement at all is not consistent with someone voluntarily resigning to seek public office.

She must have been forced out and in the absence of any real public explanation, tons of theories are going to fill the void.

They haven't even named an interim president, so something must have happened quite suddenly.


BTW, Shrum's husband Darren was very involved with the Innovation Foundation. And there was this in that NonDoc article:

Both Jerome Loughridge, senior vice president and chief of staff, and Elizabeth Pollard, CEO and president of the Innovation Foundation, are also leaving the university.