Eric Bailey

Tulsa World OSU Sports Reporter

Daniel Shular

Tulsa World Photojournalist

STILLWATER — Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy spent the 15th anniversary of his infamous rant doing a similar task: Protecting his players.

In 2007, the coach went viral when he screamed “Come after me. I’m a man! I’m 40!” while sticking up for a player in a press conference.

Exactly 15 years later, the 58-year-old had a Monday afternoon message for OSU fans upset with the team’s current state.

“Well, I would cheer like heck for them, and if you want to be angry at coach Gundy, then you can do whatever you want that makes you feel better, but don't do it to the team,” said Gundy, aiming to shield his players and coaches from scorn. “Because I think that's what's best for Oklahoma State football, Oklahom

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