Gundy, one of college football’s most colorful coaches over the last two decades, was fired by Oklahoma State on Tuesday. In all, Gundy spent well over 30 years at Oklahoma State as a player, assistant coach and head coach. “Cowboy Football reached an unprecedented level of success and national prominence under Coach Gundy’s leadership,” Oklahoma State athletic director Chad Weiberg said in a statement. As late billionaire T. Boone Pickens poured millions into the program, Gundy turned Oklahoma State into an unlikely powerhouse that often affected the national championship race. “I think that’s what’s best for Oklahoma State football, Oklahoma State’s athletic department and Oklahoma State in general.”Doug Meacham, one of several coaches Gundy brought in after last season, has been promoted from offensive coordinator to interim head coach.