Mike Boynton's Use of Twitter Should Be Applauded

After an exchange on Twitter between Dick Vitale, John Feinstein and some Oklahoma State fans, Mike Boynton joined the conversation and easily owned the conversation

STILLWATER -- Whether you're an Oklahoma State fan or not, I don't think there's too many people out there that agree with the NCAA's punishments handed down to the Cowboys.

On June 5, the NCAA announced a postseason ban for the upcoming 2020-21 season, a loss of three scholarships over the next three seasons and three years of probation among other things.

One of the most recognizable voices in all of sport, and easily one of the most enjoyable commentators as well, Dick Vitale posted a video to social media in defense of the Cowboys and called for the NCAA to eliminate the upcoming postseason ban.

My sports chatter of the day! #awesomebaby @NCAA @ESPNPR @Big12Conference @thacoachmike pic.twitter.com/u8Hd0dgLLL

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) June 23, 2020

It came a little more than 24 hours after Cade Cunningham announced he's sticking with his commitment to Oklahoma State and Mike Boynton and Co.

Vitale took to Twitter a little bit later to say, "I am hoping that @OSUMBB wins their appeal & that the @NCAA allows the team to play in @marchmadness  Why punish an innocent coach @thacoachmike & kids that had zero to do with past violations ? Pls I am hoping COMMON SENSE is used !"

This is where things start to get fun. John Feinstein, two-time New York Times best-selling author A Season on the Brink and A Good Walk Spoiled, responded to Vitale's tweet.

This is the case you always make for cheaters Dick. NCAA never completes an investigation until coaches, players involved are gone. What do you suggest then to deter cheating? Players CAN transfer w/out loss of eligibility and coaches take the job knowing penalties are possible.

— John Feinstein (@FeinsteinBooks_) June 23, 2020

If you click the tweet, you can read the entire thread, but it goes back and forth between Feinstein and Oklahoma State fans. OSU fans make a very great point of Mike Boynton and Co. didn't cheat and had no on-the-court advantage, to which Feinstein would respond that he's not talking about the Oklahoma State punishment (he was), but rather Vitale making the same point of the NCAA lessening the punishment of every program.

Are you missing my point entirely. I was talking about DIck using this argument every time a team gets sanctioned by the NCAA. In this case, an ex-assistant coach.

— John Feinstein (@FeinsteinBooks_) June 23, 2020

Boynton then swoops in and absolutely owns Feinstein in the nicest way possible.

Hey John, I’m the Head Coach. Feel free to call if you need some clarification on the facts. I’m open to talk anytime.

— Mike Boynton (@thacoachmike) June 23, 2020

The two did talk on the phone at some point on Wednesday and according to Boynton, they had a great talk.

"Had an opportunity to talk on the phone with @JFeinsteinBooks. Got a chance to listen, and to offer some perspective on today's hot topics. We didn't agree on everything (and that's ok), but it was a respectful and productive conversation.

If you haven't yet, I'd highly recommend clicking on Vitale's tweet and reading through all the comments.