Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel has been with the school for three years. For the third straight year, Capel will get a raise and extension after another successful season and plenty of interest from other programs -- again. Looks like Arizona fans can cross one more name off the list.Capel disclosed that he has agreed to another raise and extension while in Detroit for the Final Four. He did not give any details on the money or length. The only reason why he decided to make it known was to stop the reports that he had considered the Virginia job, then Georgia and finally that he had been in negotiations with Arizona. This despite no program actually contacting Oklahoma for permission to speak with Capel.
Capel said the first time he was aware his name had been linked to Arizona was when he saw it in a report on a "crawl" across the bottom of a television show. Capel said he was reading his daughter a book when he saw it, and his wife looked at him wondering what was going on.It also was important for Oklahoma and Capel to quell the rumors as the next wave of recruiting starts shortly after the NCAA Tournament ends. To say nothing of making sure there is not any panic in the incoming recruiting class.
Capel is bringing in two McDonald's All-Americans in Tommy Mason-Griffin and Keith "Tiny" Gallon. While the Sooners will obviously be losing Blake Griffin, this year, most of the young talent will still be there and Oklahoma appears poised to have another good year in the Big 12.
