The article discusses the controversy surrounding the dismissal of Oregon State basketball coach Wayne Tinkle, who was fired after a 12-year tenure with the school. Despite not issuing a public thank you post after his departure, Tinkle's family expressed their family's gratitude to the university, Beavers fans, his family, and the OSU pep band. This move was seen as an unforced error by the athletics department, which has been criticized for its lack of transparency and has lost the trust of many vocal members of its fanbase. The article criticizes the school for not expressing personal feelings about Tinkle and for failing to show it was above the fray. The author suggests that the school's focus should be on results, not personal issues.