[29] Stoops coached the Sooners in the 2021 Alamo Bowl; the Sooners won 4732. Bob Stoops provided for his notable level of interest in becoming the next head coach for the Florida Gators. The Sooners were without one of their star offensive playmakers in DeMarco Murray, who sat out with an injury. Carol is the daughter of Bernice Davidson (mother) and Bob Davidson (father). When talking to USA Today about his decision to retire, Stoops said "I felt completed. Joining Stoops as head coaches will be Wade Phillips, Hines Ward, Rod Woodson, Jim Haslett, Anthony Becht, Reggie Barlow and Terrell Buckley. [20] He was reportedly the top-paid coach in Division I-A football with annual compensation in excess of $3 million until Nick Saban was signed by the University of Alabama for $4 million per year in 2007. However, it's pretty evident that multiple Power Five programs would love to make him their next head coach. Stoops has maintained a presence around Oklahoma, however. Stoops is the son of longtime Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, who is credited with resurrecting the legendary college football program. Previously, Drake Stoops committed as a preferred walk-on, and now his. Stoops is married to Carol Stoops, a Mary Kay National Sales Director. %link% Stoops decided to retire in 2016, saying that it was the ideal time for him to step down and transition the program to Riley. He absolutely loves it.. Bob Stoops on the vacant Florida job: "I love what I'm doing with TVI enjoy watching my son play, and the SoonersI'm not looking to get in to that [job]." He led the Oklahoma Soonersto a record of 191-48 over his career. B.o.B rose to the top in the 2010s, but after some controversial statements, his career changed. Many analysts believe that Stoops might wait for his son's college career to finish before he decides to dip his feet back in the water. Believe it or not, Drake is quite the football player. Those days seemingly ended in 2016, when Bob announced his retirement from coaching. After graduating with a marketing degree in 1983, Stoops began his coaching career as a volunteer coach and graduate assistant in the Iowa Hawkeyes program under Hayden Fry. He was the head football coach at the University of Oklahomafrom 1999 through the 2016 season, and on an interim basis during the 2021 Alamo Bowl. Back then, it was an 8mm film projector showing grainy black-and-white images onto the refrigerator. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. When we my family all came to visit IOWA with our son AJ for the first time at Carver for a basketball game, John probably knew we are coming he was the first persone to . Even if he doesn't, it's still cool to see Drake carry his father's legacy at Oklahoma. The timetable assured that his offensive coordinator and protege Lincoln Riley would take over the job. Former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops is returning to the sidelines in 2023 as one of eight head coaches in the newest iteration of the XFL. Bob Stoops and his wife, Carol Stoops, have three children: Drake, Mackenzie and Isaac. Bob Stoops father Ron was a long-time assistant at Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown whose defenses were renowned for fundamental, old-school football. To. Because hes had some other good plays in other good games. The Sooners have now landed yet another Stoops, as Isaac, the twin brother of Drake, has also committed as a walk-on. 1996 Florida Gators footballconsensus national champions, 2000 Oklahoma Sooners footballconsensus national champions, Disney's Wide World of Sports Spirit Award, "Oklahoma Sooners' Bob Stoops and Sterling Shepard to Accept 2014 Disney Sports Spirit Award", "Clemson beats Oklahoma, and the 'Big Game Bob' jokes soon follow", "College Football Preview 2004; A Family of Coaches Has Followed Its Leader", "Legend in the making/ National title vaults Stoops into Sooner elite", "Gatorzone.com Florida Gators Bowl Record", "Gatorzone.com Florida Gators 1996 Season", "Oklahoma vs. Texas - Box Score - October 11, 2003 - ESPN", "Oklahoma vs. Texas - Box Score - October 8, 2011 - ESPN", "Texas vs. Oklahoma - Box Score - October 13, 2012 - ESPN", "Bomar, Quinn Ineligible for Remainder 2006 and to Pay Money Back", "NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions Penalizes University of Oklahoma", "NCAA gives OU back its wins for 2005 season", "Will Oklahoma's Bob Stoops Become the Denver Broncos Next Head Coach? Oklahoma is also the only Big 12 team to win back-to-back-to-back Big 12 championships. It always seemed like a longshot that Stoops would come out of retirement, but with his old buddy Steve Spurrier in an ambassador role for the Gators, anything was possible. Bob Stoops Makes Statement on Florida Rumors. MORE: USC-bound Lincoln Riley was honest about LSU job before leaving Oklahoma. Since then (20042016), Stoops' teams went 1713 vs. ranked opponents, and 34 in Bowl Games with no National Titles (although they played for 3 more), and five Big 12 Titles. Stoops isnt contributing by volume he only has six catches in his three games, which ranks eighth on the team but hes making the most of his opportunities by leading the Sooners at 20.33 yards per catch, accumulating 122 yards and two touchdowns. Stoops' older brother, Ron Jr., is an assistant football coach at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. You can see all of it.. Id completed 18 years and wed had great success. Dany Garcia is the first woman to hold a majority ownership in a professional sports league. Although it seemed like his coaching career was over, Stoops told the media "My love of football won out.". The Stoops twins produced 27 touchdowns on offense and nearly 2,000 yards through the air between the two of them. During his final four seasons there, Kansas State was 3512 with three bowl appearances. It turns out that Stoops felt like the Oklahoma chapter of his career was over. According to USA Today, he joined the coaching staff briefly on Dec. 1, 2020, to help during practice leading up to a matchup with Baylor. Bobobobs (/ b o b o b b z / BOH-boh-BOBZ) is a series of fictional children's stories created by Henk Zwart and Nerida Zwart.The Bobobobs consists of several illustrated books and comics, and an animation children's television series produced in 1988. Bob Stoops | Part IIWho Is Bob Stoops Anyway?- TABLE OF CONTENTS -0:00 - Perspective-Shifter 3: A Father's Example2:14 - Perspective-Shifter 4: Steve Spurrie. He finished his prep career with 201 catches for 3,390 yards and 39 touchdowns. AT the end of the day, the question was why would Stoops go back into a position like that when his career already speaks for itself? Bob Stoopss Coaching History 2019 Dallas Renegades Football Season (GM / Head Coach) 2018 Out of Coaching 2017 Out of Coaching 2016 Oklahoma Season 11-2 2015 Oklahoma Season 11-2 2014 Oklahoma Season 8-5 2013 Oklahoma Season 11-2 2012 Oklahoma Season 10-3 Alma Mater: Iowa, Bob Stoops: 2012 Oklahoma Season 10-3 2012 Oklahoma Recruiting Class: 12. Results for Oklahoma Sooners punter Michael Turk at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Isaac had scholarship offers from Army, Central Oklahoma, Drake and a few others but is off to Norman to be a Sooner. However, Stoops did receive a "longevity bonus" of $3 million at the end of the 2008 season (his 10th), making his annual salary in 2008 approximately $6.1 million (equivalent to $7.7million in 2021) .[21]. The league will serve in a similar role to that of the USFL. As coach of the Sooners, he guided the program to a 190-48 record in his 18 years as the head coach, claiming a national championship and10 Big 12 titles along the way. Let's trace his recent steps and see if there's a chance he'll return to the profession that made him a legend. 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Despite a strong third quarter from Oregon, Oklahoma ultimate beat the Ducks, 47-32, and moved to 11-2 on the season. Please check your email for a confirmation. Another brother (the youngest), Mark, became the head coach at the University of Kentucky in November 2012. Oklahoma's Jalen Redmond put on a magnificent display of athleticism at the NFL scouting combine yesterday. Isaac played both ways for Norman North High School in Norman, Oklahoma, and had four pass breakups to go with one interception. Drake Stoops, the son of former head coach Bob Stoops, scored an incredible touchdown against the Wildcats. Similar to his brother, Drake, Isaac turned down scholarship offers, choosing instead to play for his father's former school. Sign up for the Sooners Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Oklahoma Sooners have now landed two of Bob Stoops sons after Isaac Stoops committed as a walk-on Saturday. I hope you listened to us on Monday and stayed away from the betting favorite to be the next man at Florida. You dont know what youre going to be doing next year. Posted on November 25, 2021. Contact/Follow us@SoonersWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. But that moment at that time was obviously a great thrill for me.. He joined the XFL in . On 3rd-and-goal still early in the second quarter, Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams found Drake going one-on-one to his left in the end zone, and the wide receiver jumped up for the Sooners second touchdown of the game, giving them a 16-3 lead with the extra point. You can learn more about Pete by visiting his personal website: PeteMundo.com. I found this story on USA TODAY High School Sports and wanted to share it with you: The streak was ended on October 22, 2011 when Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma 4138. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Last year, the Florida State Seminoles had interest in Stoops as their next head coach after parting ways with Willie Taggart. The son of legendary Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops, who led the program to 10 Big 12 championships and a national championship from 1999-2016, Isaac grew up spending the holidays on the road as the Sooners prepared for a bowl game. Even before USC football fired Clay Helton, Bob Stoops was mentioned as a potential replacement. It seems unlikely, though perhaps not impossible. Which shouldnt surprise anyone. Robert Anthony Stoops(born September 9, 1960) is an American footballcoach. Bob Stoops probably never had to do that with his sons, but imagine the football knowledge that hes passed down through the years. How much are Football Coaches Really Worth? Everything you see in all of em, to me, I think you can see pieces in Drake.. His sun sign is Gemini. A spring alternative for players who arent signed by NFL teams but want to continue to develop and have a chance to stick with an NFL roster. Did you know Bob Stoops is GM / Head Coach (Dallas Renegades) right now? Isaac Stoops long journey to follow in his fathers footsteps began with a short car ride on Monday, as he was named wide receivers coach for Oklahoma contender Moore (Okla.) High School. Drake and Bob Stoops shared the love after this TD pic.twitter.com/dhomTCkzsn, You. Bob Stoops led the Oklahoma Sooners to a record of 191-48 over his career. Stoops was awarded the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award in 2000 and the Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award in both 2000 and 2003. 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[31] Isaac Stoops has coached at the high school level as a wide receivers coach for Moore (OK) High School [32] and took a position as a volunteer analyst with the University of Oklahoma Sooners for the 2021-22 football season. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/12/oklahoma-oregon-bob-stoops-drake-son-hug-touchdown, before former Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables takes over, The Red Sox found a loophole in the MLB shift ban and it stinks for Joey Gallo, Survivor 44: Meet the castaways who will compete for $1 million in Fiji, Mets fans hilariously embraced basketball tactics to confuse players on the pitch clock, The Warriors left Russell Westbrook ridiculously wide open and it worked to perfection, Watch: Man tries feeding bison near Yellowstone; it doesnt go well, Ranking all 32 NFL teams' helmet logos, from worst to best, 2023 NFL Combine Winners Day 1: Blazing-fast DTs give the Bears plenty to consider, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He was named Team MVP in 1982.[7]. By profession, her mother is a teacher and . By Bryan Clinton. Oklahoma landed a commitment from Drake Stoops, the son of former coach Bob Stoops, as a preferred walk-on in early January. Stoops is one of six children born to Ron Sr. and Evelyn "Dee Dee" Stoops in Youngstown, Ohio. The 2020 season has been so disappointing for Jeremy Pruitt's squad that fans in Knoxville might just want him gone. Stoops is the son of longtime Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, who is credited with resurrecting the legendary college football program. [15] While the students who violated the rules were reinstated by the NCAA and allowed to play for other schools, the university, which had self-reported the violations, was initially directed to vacate all wins during the 200506 season, which included a 1714 win over the University of Oregon in the Holiday Bowl. Isaac Stoops joins twin in committing to OU, Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC's future. So you can bet his name got brought up plenty since the Trojans made the move official. Zach Ragan of A to Z Sports Nashville believes the Volunteers should fire Pruitt if they can absolutely land Stoops. [33], Stoops' younger brother, Mike, is the former defensive coordinator for the Sooners and was previously head football coach at the University of Arizona. One of the best parts of Stoops' return was seeing him get to coach his son, Drake, a junior wide receiver for Oklahoma who joined the team in 2018, two seasons after his father retired. I'll do everything I can to help them finish the season in a strong and successful way and I look forward to that," Stoops said in a statement from the school. Ron Stoops Jr. is an assistant coach . This was a huge deal not just for Stoops' coaching legacy but his wallet as well. "Now is simply the ideal time for me and our program to make this transition. Thats what youre seeing.. Just a kid thats grown up watching OU football his whole life, being a kid there in Norman playing at OU just means so much to him, Barnes said. Carol Stoops opened her eyes to this beautiful world on May 23, 1964. Robert Anthony Stoops is an American football coach who was the head football coach at the University of Oklahoma from 1999 through the 2016 season, and on an interim basis during the 2021 Alamo Bowl. Since then, Bill Nye has laughed him off, too. Bob Stoops: Resigned from Oklahoma on 6/7/2017 How good of a coach was or is Bob Stoops? During his time as the head coach of the Renegades, Stoops had a 2-3 record. Bob Stoops, football, 1979-82. 16 Sooners victory over No. Bob Stoops, Head Coach. The son of legendary Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops, who led the program to 10 Big 12 championships and a national championship from 1999-2016, Isaac grew up spending the holidays on the road as the Sooners prepared for a bowl game. Stroud helped his stock, QB Bennett addresses off-field issues at combine, Stroud says he's top player, defends run ability, Alabama QB Young undeterred by size questions. Copyright 2017-22 Heartland College Sports. "Lincoln did a great job in his five years as head coach here and I appreciate all he did for this program. The crowd cheered the Stoops name loud enough to be heard on the broadcast, and as Drake celebrated the touchdown with his teammates, he and his dad hugged it out on the sidelines for a fleeting but touching moment while on the same Sooners team for the first time. I hope you listened to us on Monday and stayed away from the betting favorite to be the next man at Florida. After retiring from coaching college football between the 2016 and 2017 seasons, legendary Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops rejoined the Sooners as the teams interim leader, following Lincoln Rileys departure for USC and before former Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables takes over. [25] On April 13, 2022, Stoops re-signed with the XFL.[26]. And at the end of the day, I got involved with the XFL, became an XFL owner with Dany (Garcia) to see dreams come true.. As a senior, he caught 67 passes for 1,093 yards and 15 touchdowns. The younger Stoops is a sophomore at Oklahoma, where he once walked on to the football team before quitting just before the start of his freshman season. Riley did just that and. Whether or not Stoops will return to college football is still unclear. One of the best parts of Stoops return was seeing him get to coach his son, Drake, a junior wide receiver for Oklahoma who joined the team in 2018, two seasons after his father retired. Bob Stoops has a bachelors degree from the University of Iowa. After spending a few years away from the sidelines, Stoops was ready to lead the Dallas Renegades in the XFL. Theres just something special about certain guys. However, It sounds like Stoops will remain on-set with Big Noon Kickoff on FOX and off the sidelines in Gainesville. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The former . At 50, they wanted me to know what I was going to do the rest of my life. The winningest coach in Oklahoma football history is retired, and it looks like he intends to keep it that way. Bob Stoops's Coaching History and Coaching Stats Bob Stoops's Overall Coaching Record 190-48 (0.798%) See the Bob Stoops Coaching Tree Below 2019 Oklahoma Football Season: 9-2 Expected: 6.3 wins | Grade: A+ Bob Stoops: 2019 Dallas Renegades Recruiting Class: TBD Recruiting Class: NA Recruiting Class: NA 2016 Oklahoma Recruiting Class: 19 This year, the younger Stoops might be just as likely to be successful as his father and brother; Moore finished its 2018 campaign with a second consecutive state playoff berth, and it could go even farther in 2019, given its experience-laden roster. Against the Ducks, Drake had one reception for just six yards, but it was a good one. He was succeeded by Lincoln Riley as Oklahoma's head football coach. Riley, 38, has been considered one of the top up-and-coming coaches in college football since taking over the Sooners' coaching spot in 2017, his first head coaching gig at any level. What About Bob? With Oklahoma's victory over Alabama at the 2014 Sugar Bowl, Stoops became the first and only coach to win all four BCS bowl games and a BCS National Championship. There you have it, folks. Prior to his tenure at Oklahoma, he held various assistant coaching positions at the University of Iowa, Kent State University, Kansas State University, and the University of Florida. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images). He is a 1978 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, where his father was the long-time defensive coordinator of the football team. I mean, it was great, Stoops said after catching the game-winning touchdown in the fourth overtime against Texas. Drake was listed as a three-star recruit in 2018, finishing his high school career with 201 catches for 3,390 yards and 39 touchdowns. Im sure theyve had family get togethers where there was a lot of football to talk about, Barnes said. Let us know your thoughts, comment on this story below. Sure, being the son of Bob Stoops has its perks, but Drake needs to earn his playing time at Oklahoma. I just believe that there should be some educational standard needed to be a coach at any middle or high school. Bob Stoops posted a 191-48 record in 19 seasons at Oklahoma, winning the Big 12 title 10 times. Unfortunately his time with the franchise was extremely brief due to unforeseen circumstances. He was the longtime coach of University of Oklahoma (1999-2016) and coached the Sooners to a win in the 2021 Alamo Bowl. But I definitely prepared like this is what was going to happen.. American football player and coach (born 1960). Cumulus and the Big 12 are not affiliated with this website. By Cam Smith, USA TODAY High School Sports On November 28, 2021, Stoops was named interim head coach for Oklahoma's bowl game after Lincoln Riley took the USC Trojans head coaching job. Isaac had scholarship offers from Army, Central Oklahoma, Drake and a few others but is off to Norman to be a Sooner.. During his tenure on the Wildcats staff, Stoops played a key role in their impressive turnaround, helping take what many considered to be the worst program in Division I-A to national contention. What hes doing is no shock to me at all. While that surely feels like an eternity to Sooners fans, Lincoln . According to Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the XFL owed him exactly $1,083,333.33. I'll always appreciate the close friendship we've had and will continue to have. Hired after Florida allowed 62 points to Nebraska in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl,[8] he was granted authority over the Gators defense; the team responded by winning the national championship over Florida State in the 1997 Sugar Bowl.[9]. Delivered the ball right on my chest, Stoops said, and the rest is history.. Well you never know what the Lord is going to bring ya, Stoops said when discussing a potential return to college football, via Saturday Down South. Please check your email for a confirmation. There wouldn't be any concern as to how he'd fare in the SEC either since he spent three years with the Florida Gators. Three trades in a chaotic top five, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all, NFL combine Day 3 recap and who's rising in the draft: How C.J. During his time as Oklahoma's head coach, the Sooners went 55-10, won the Big 12 four times and reached the College Football Playoff three times. He currently serves as inside linebackers coach for the football program of University of Kentucky. Stoops' tenure with the Renegades unfortunately didn't last long due to COVID-19. As a junior, he caught 86 passes for 1,536 yards and 20 TDs as he helped power the Timberwolves to the 6A-1 state championship game. Stoops returned to coach the bowl game after Lincoln Riley departed for USC. Under Stoops, Oklahoma had four BCS National Championship Game appearances, a record shared with Florida State. The University of Oklahoma named Stoops its head coach in 1999. Since the Renegades were paying him more than any other coach in the XFL, they owed him a ton of money after going bankrupt. Over five consecutive games, the Sooners scored 60 points or more, another record (in the game prior to the streak, the Sooners scored 58 points). Stoops led his team to bowl games in each of his 17 years at Oklahoma, ten of which were Bowl Championship Series (BCS) bowls, including the Big 12 Conference's first Rose Bowl victory as the Sooners upended Washington State, 3414, in the 2003 Rose Bowl. Feb 14, 2023. Kentucky coach Mark Stoops, Bob's brother, has been quickly mentioned for the opening at LSU. When Bob befriends the other members of Leo's family, the patient's problems push the doctor over the edge. In his career at Oklahoma, several of Stoops' assistants became head coaches at other Division I-A programs, including his brother Mike Stoops (Arizona), Mark Mangino (Kansas), Mike Leach (Texas Tech, Washington State and Mississippi State), Chuck Long (San Diego State), Bo Pelini (Nebraska and Youngstown State), Kevin Sumlin (Texas A&M), Kevin Wilson (Indiana), and his eventual successor, Lincoln Riley (USC, Oklahoma). And at 55, and now at 59, everyone thinks you gottaya know, who knows what Ill be doing next year or the year after. For more high school stories, stats and videos, visit http://usatodayhss.com. Kennedy Brooks ran for 142 yards and three touchdowns, and Caleb Williams passed for three more scores in the 47-32 victory. He won the 2001 Orange Bowl with the Sooners and earned a consensus National Championship. Graham. His son Drake is a Sooners wide receiver . ", MORE: Lincoln Riley will bring the elite QB back to USC in a hurry. As far as I know, Isaac Stoops doesn't even have an associates. Once upon a time in the 2010s, B.o.B was a name that nobody could escape. And bringing in a legacy name such asStoops might help to keep up the enthusiasm. Mark Stoops is head coach at Kentucky. Stoops chose to retire from college football because he was ready for a new challenge. [3] Stoops has been nicknamed "Big Game Bob" by both supporters and detractors.[4]. "I love what I'm doing with TV," Stoops said. Due to his success leading defenses at Kansas State and Florida, Stoops was mentioned as a future head coach. Anyone who watched Stoops make play after play as a high school player at Norman North realized he would be capable of impacting a college football game. he waited to discuss the opening until he could connect with the younger Stoops first, it could go even farther in 2019, given its experience-laden roster, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Stoops posted a 121-29 (.807) conference record during his career, and was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year six times. Bob Stoops built an incredible legacy at the University of Oklahoma, as he was widely considered one of the best coaches in college football. The Georgia rapper, whose real name is Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., rose to fame as one of the prolific faces in the pop-rap subgenre . In Lincoln Rileys offense, and with his family genes (and football intelligence), who knows how far it could take him? One thing is for sure, college football is far more entertaining when Bob Stoops is on the sidelines. Overall, Oklahoma was 46 in BCS games and 99 in bowl games under Stoops. As a matter of fact, Stoops has been linked to the Tennessee Volunteers over the past few weeks. Join the conversation today. It always seemed like a longshot that Stoops would come out of retirement, but with his old buddy Steve Spurrier in an ambassador role for the . I wish the best for him, Caitlin and their family.". She is 58 years old as of 2022. It's not personal, nothing against Isaac or any others trying to get a toehold in the profession. [23], On February 7, 2019, Stoops announced his plans to come out of retirement, as he was named head coach/general manager of the upcoming Dallas Renegades in the XFL. More recently, B.o.B. [27][28] The head coaching position was filled by former Stoops assistant Brent Venables. In five games this season, Stoops has nine receptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns. The West Virginia Mountaineers were already in good position to make the NCAA Tournament, but they almost certainly sealed the deal on About us: HCS is owned and operated by Pete Mundo. She was born and raised in Cresco, Iowa, United States. However, filling Riley's vacant position in Norman for the bowl game will be none other than Stoops, who hired Riley as Oklahoma's offensive coordinator in 2014. Stoops should have the chance to catch plenty of touchdowns from Spencer Rattler as long as they're on the same page. He's the type of head coach that could turn around a program like Tennessee. I mean, thats exactly what I expected I would see from him.. Bob Stoops ' father Ron was a long-time assistant at Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown whose defenses were renowned for fundamental, old-school football. Stoops, along with Bill Snyder of Kansas State, were among the first to use the JUCO systems of their respective states to help their programs progress. Dear John: On behalf of the Stoops brothers and our entire family we want to thank you for your friendship and care through the years. Stoops, who is a sophomore wide receiver, out-jumped multiple Kansas State. Though he hasn't coached college football since 2016,. To get the latest OU posts as they happen, join the SI Sooners Community by clicking Follow at the top right corner of the page (mobile users can click the notifications bell icon), and follow SI Sooners on Twitter @All_Sooners. Now Stoops is preparing to launch the Dallas XFL franchise and watch his son get started on his own coaching career.