Oklahoma softball: Where does Patty Gasso rank on the all-time college sports coaching debate?
By Brandon Self
![OU head coach Patty Gasso stands on the field during the second game of the Women's College World Series finals between Oklahoma (OU) and Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on Thursday, June 8, 2023. OU head coach Patty Gasso stands on the field during the second game of the Women's College World Series finals between Oklahoma (OU) and Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on Thursday, June 8, 2023.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/5c7e97697f25769c1d41082ed73067bbb5071d6f037b6f82f1abf8c2866530a4.jpg)
There are a lot of successful coaches in college sports history. Different sports greats span a wide range of amazing accomplishments. These are the five best I could think of, but there were a few more who were close to making the top five. Names like: