There is perhaps no name more synonymous with Oklahoma football than Stoops. 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. Stoops has been retired since 2016, only spending a single season in 2020 briefly coaching the Dallas Renegades from the XFL. The Sooners have now landed yet another Stoops, as Isaac, the twin brother of Drake, has also committed as a walk-on. Bob Stoops built an incredible legacy at the University of Oklahoma, as he was widely considered one of the best coaches in college football. Stoops, who is a sophomore wide receiver, out-jumped multiple Kansas State. 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. Sure, being the son of Bob Stoops has its perks, but Drake needs to earn his playing time at Oklahoma. His dad was a undersized high school wide receiver who didnt get many scholarship offers out of Youngstown, OH, but plied his opportunity at Iowa into becoming an All-Big Ten Conference safety and, eventually, a College Football Hall of Fame coach. Florida State ended up choosing Mike Norvell as their head coach for the 2020 season, but that doesn't mean Stoops' name won't resurface on the coaching market. Stoops was awarded the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award in 2000 and the Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award in both 2000 and 2003. The Sooners promptly lost two games in a row against ranked teams after Mike's departure that season (a 357 loss against #13 Kansas State in the Big 12 Title Game, and a 2114 loss to #3 LSU in the BCS National Title Game). Results for Oklahoma Sooners punter Michael Turk at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. It turns out that Stoops felt like the Oklahoma chapter of his career was over. 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. Overall, Oklahoma was 46 in BCS games and 99 in bowl games under Stoops. According to Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the XFL owed him exactly $1,083,333.33. We have new state-of-the-art facilities and a great start on next year's recruiting class. Is Coach Rick Stockstill on the Hot Seat? Drake is the son of legendary Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, who handed the program over to Lincoln Riley just a few short years ago. Isaac played both ways for Norman North High School in Norman, Oklahoma, and had four pass breakups to go with one interception. [10] A week later, on November 23, 2013, he surpassed Switzer's record with a 4131 victory over Kansas State. 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. 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. 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. He led the Oklahoma Sooners to a record of 19148 over his career. As noted by ESPNs Tom VanHaaren, Isaac turned down scholarship offers, choosing instead to play for his fathers former school. Though he hasn't coached college football since 2016, there are plenty of fans holding out hope that he'll return. New ownership where we want to create a league of culture, a league of innovation. 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. Ron Stoops Jr. is an assistant coach . Please check your email for a confirmation. Stoops accumulated a home winning streak of 39 consecutive games from 2005 to 2011. It would've been awesome to see what he could've done with the team in a full season. 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. Previously, Drake Stoops committed as a preferred walk-on, and now his. Bob and his three brothers (Ron Jr., Mike, and Mark) were all coached by Ron Sr. at Mooney. So, what led to Stoops to leaving the Sooners despite finishing the 2016 season with an undefeated record in conference play? Powered by Capitol Presence & Olympus Cloud. 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. It's not personal, nothing against Isaac or any others trying to get a toehold in the profession. 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The Oklahoma Sooners have now landed two of Bob Stoops sons after Isaac Stoops committed as a walk-on Saturday. The score put Oklahoma up 51-45, and after a 2-point conversion, the OU defense got the stop to secure the win and potentially turned the Sooners season around. After all, Stoops is a proven coach thanks to his time at Oklahoma and is still relatively young for a coach. The winningest coach in Oklahoma football history is retired, and it looks like he intends to keep it that way. But that moment at that time was obviously a great thrill for me.. I hope you listened to us on Monday and stayed away from the betting favorite to be the next man at Florida. 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. Carol's full name is Carol Lee Davidson. I felt like I had done what I was to do.". 14 Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Wednesday night. Im sure theyve had family get togethers where there was a lot of football to talk about, Barnes said. 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? 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]. I'll always appreciate the close friendship we've had and will continue to have. Carol is the daughter of Bernice Davidson (mother) and Bob Davidson (father). During his time as the head coach of the Renegades, Stoops had a 2-3 record. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. . Prior to becoming the head coach of Oklahoma's football team, Stoops had brief stints with Florida, Iowa, Kansas State and Kent State. Stoops is the son of longtime Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, who is credited with resurrecting the legendary college football program. He was placed in an ambulance following the game and died en route to the hospital. [25] On April 13, 2022, Stoops re-signed with the XFL.[26]. He was the longtime coach of University of Oklahoma (1999-2016) and coached the Sooners to a win in the 2021 Alamo Bowl. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 51-48 in overtime. The former national champion felt comfortable with his prodigy in Lincoln Riley, and the fact that he spent already 18 years with the program made it easier for him to walk away. Stoops' son, Drake, is a junior wide receiver on Oklahoma's roster and has caught 40 passes for 515 yards and three touchdowns in his career. The pandemic forced the league to file for bankruptcy, putting an end to this experiment for Stoops. 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. Growing up, I definitely dreamed about moments like this, Stoops said after the Texas game. Johnson was asked by Mike Greenberg of ESPNs Get Up what led his getting involved with the XFL. However, it's pretty evident that multiple Power Five programs would love to make him their next head coach. It's already written, I'm just turning the pages. Moore head coach Brad Hill made the decision to hire the legacy coach, and told The Oklahoman he waited to discuss the opening until he could connect with the younger Stoops first. 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. Graham. The league eventually filed for bankruptcy, though it plans to return in 2023. [35], Assistant coaches under Stoops who became college or professional head coaches:[37]. He also received control over player personnel with the franchise, which was a nice bonus for the former Oklahoma head coach. Connelly's C-USA preview, part 2: Which returning teams could rule new-look league? Stoops led the Sooners to the 2000 BCS National Championship and finished the season undefeated, outscoring thirteen opponents by a combined 481194. It. Bob Stoops and his wife, Carol Stoops, have three children: Drake, Mackenzie and Isaac. He finished his prep career with 201 catches for 3,390 yards and 39 touchdowns. Stoops is the son of longtime Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, who is credited with resurrecting the legendary college football program. You just know hes going to always find a way. Stoops posted a 121-29 (.807) conference record during his career, and was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year six times. 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. 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. By Cam Smith, USA TODAY High School Sports Though he didn't make much of an impact in his first two seasons with the Sooners, he's found a nice role for himself this year. Thats not the case for Isaac Stoops twin brother, Drake, who is a wide receiver for the Sooners. 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. Under Stoops, the Sooners won ten Big 12 Conference championships, the most of any Big 12 team. He also had the most wins of the decade of any BCS school with 110 (20002009). A fiery family. [24] He served in this role until the league ceased operations on April 14, 2020 due to bankruptcy stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak. In five games this season, Stoops has nine receptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Despite a strong third quarter from Oregon, Oklahoma ultimate beat the Ducks, 47-32, and moved to 11-2 on the season. 16 Sooners victory over No. Stoops then left for the University of Florida, serving three years as Steve Spurrier's defensive coordinator. Unfortunately his time with the franchise was extremely brief due to unforeseen circumstances. "First and foremost, I'm a program guy and whatever I can do to help OU and to support the players, of course I'm glad to do it. His offer list coming out of high school Air Force, Arkansas State, Memphis, Ohio, Western Kentucky and FCS Youngstown State did include one Power 5 scholarship: his dads alma mater, Iowa. Stoops rejoins the league from his position as Head Coach of the Renegades in 2020. Oklahoma is also the only Big 12 team to win back-to-back-to-back Big 12 championships. Although it seemed like his coaching career was over, Stoops told the media "My love of football won out.". Drake and Isaac Stoops were born the summer before their dads first season got underway in 1999. You dont know what youre going to be doing next year. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images). "Now is simply the ideal time for me and our program to make this transition. The 2020 season has been so disappointing for Jeremy Pruitt's squad that fans in Knoxville might just want him gone. 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. The 61-year-old won a national championship and 10 Big 12 titles for the Sooners. Awards, Robert Anthony Stoops (born September 9, 1960) is an American football coach. With his father watching from the sideline, Drake . I mean, it was great, Stoops said after catching the game-winning touchdown in the fourth overtime against Texas. [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. Cumulus and the Big 12 are not affiliated with this website. He currently resides in Kansas City where he is a talk show host and program director at KCMO Talk Radio. [3] Stoops has been nicknamed "Big Game Bob" by both supporters and detractors.[4]. [17] On February 22, 2008, the NCAA reversed part of the decision and reinstated the vacated wins.[18]. The twin boys add to Oklahoma's recruiting class that is currently ranked No. I just believe that there should be some educational standard needed to be a coach at any middle or high school. Isaac Stoops is used to spending Christmas in hotel rooms. Drake Stoops plays wide receiver for the Oklahoma Sooners. Hes got a lot of familiarity with our staff, Hill toldThe Oklahoman. Stoops was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2021. He next was an assistant at Kent State University under Dick Crum in 1988, and then joined the coaching staff at Kansas State University the following year. And so to be able to make a play like that for this team and a team from my hometown and all that, I mean its just absolutely unbelievable. Previously, Drake Stoops committed as a preferred walk-on, and now his twin brother is joining the program as well. I just love football so unexplainably much. Its a football family. Yet now, he is making his brief return to coach Oklahoma in its final game of the 2021 season. 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. When talking to USA Today about his decision to retire, Stoops said "I felt completed. 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 During his final four seasons there, Kansas State was 3512 with three bowl appearances. Rattler stepped up and slid to his left, then slipped a quick pass to Stoops, who quickly turned and popped through an arm tackle on his way to the end zone. Bob Stoops Makes Statement on Florida Rumors. 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]. They were 2-0 on the road and 0-3 at home during a season that was cut short due to COVID-19. . Posted on November 25, 2021. I think he got that passed down as far as really just understanding how to play the game, how to use his mind and not just his physical skills. Let us know your thoughts, comment on this story below. Stoops' tenure with the Renegades unfortunately didn't last long due to COVID-19. Which shouldnt surprise anyone. Published May 7, 2022. As a matter of fact, Stoops has been linked to the Tennessee Volunteers over the past few weeks. In his 18 years as head coach of the Sooners, Stoops had a combined record of 19048 (.798). Barnes is now head coach at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, AZ, and he was thrilled to see Stoops deliver the decisive 25-yard touchdown catch in the Red River Rivalry. June 18, 2019 10:09 am, By Cam Smith, USA TODAY High School Sports | NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 24: Head Coach Bob Stoops of the Oklahoma Sooners shakes hands after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys November 24, 2012 at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. While that surely feels like an eternity to Sooners fans, Lincoln . Last year, the Florida State Seminoles had interest in Stoops as their next head coach after parting ways with Willie Taggart. 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Early in 2019, Stoops announced that he would come out of retirement to coach the Dallas Renegades in the XFL. Stoops returned to the Oklahoma sidelines in December to help the Sooners through their coaching transition and guided OU to a 47-33 win over the Oregon Ducks. MORE: Top Oklahoma recruits start to jump ship after Lincoln Riley leaves for USC job. His brother, Kentucky coach Mark Stoops, has been linked to the opening as well, and might be a better fit as a different face albeit, with the same last name. Stoops should have the chance to catch plenty of touchdowns from Spencer Rattler as long as they're on the same page. Obviously there are emotional swings with sports and so the mathematical ratings do not always line up with the emotional expectations from a team. Isaac Stoops joins twin in committing to OU, Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC's future. He definitely has a great understanding of the game. Feel free to share or contact us at info@coachingtreehotseat.com with any more information you have on what Bob Stoops is doing now. Well, maybe not anything. It just is who he is. On November 16, 2013, Stoops notched his 157th win as Oklahoma's head coach with a victory over Iowa State, tying him with Barry Switzer for the most wins in Sooners history. 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. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. During a five-game winning streak in that rivalry from 2000 to 2004, his Sooners handed the Longhorns two of their worst defeats in school history, 6314 in 2000[11] and 6513 in 2003. 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 . Led by Dany Garcia and Dwayne "The Rock". 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. He has a 191-48 record . Similar to his brother, Drake, Isaac turned down scholarship offers, choosing instead to play for his father's former school. Join the conversation today. He 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. 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. Against the Ducks, Drake had one reception for just six yards, but it was a good one. He was named Team MVP in 1982.[7]. 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 father Ron was a long-time assistant at Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown whose defenses were renowned for fundamental, old-school football. The Sooners won the National Championship with Stoops in 2000, the same year in which he won the . Bob Stoops stepped down as Oklahoma head coach in June 2017. And the good Lord is the only one who knows.". The Stoops twins produced 27 touchdowns on offense and nearly 2,000 yards through the air between the two of them. I prayed for times like this., Hes not lying, Barnes said. In fact, his final game as the head coach of the Sooners was a 35-19 win over. So literally every moment of his life, hes been a Sooner. Stoops' teams did finish with two Heisman Trophy winners during this time, however, and two runners-up. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. 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. As a senior, he caught 67 passes for 1,093 yards and 15 touchdowns. I mean, thats exactly what I expected I would see from him.. 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. What made Stoops' departure from Oklahoma so shocking was that he just led the team to an 11-2 record back in 2016. Isaac had scholarship offers from Army, Central Oklahoma, Drake and a few others but is off to Norman to be a Sooner. Copyright 2017-22 Heartland College Sports. 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]." The Rock said: I would have loved to play for the XFL when I was coming out of college. MORE: USC-bound Lincoln Riley was honest about LSU job before leaving Oklahoma. Especially under this new iteration of the XFL. The college football world was rocked Sunday afternoon when it was announced that Lincoln Riley would leave Oklahoma for USC. OU won seven games in Stoops' first year, taking the Sooners to their first bowl game since the 1994 season. His sun sign is Gemini. A high football IQ, an undersized frame, moderate athletic ability, a big heart its no wonder that Stoops showed all that and more when he put the Sooners ahead for good on Saturday. In his 18 seasons as Sooners' head coach, Stoops was 117 against the Texas Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry. We know what kind of worker he is from being around him. Now Stoops is preparing to launch the Dallas XFL franchise and watch his son get started on his own coaching career. [29] Stoops coached the Sooners in the 2021 Alamo Bowl; the Sooners won 4732. 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. Whether or not Stoops will return to college football is still unclear. Stoops played in two games as a true freshman in 2018 and caught two passes for eight yards. Instead, Stoops followed his heart and walked on at OU where his dads legacy is assured, yes, but where he also grew up with an unabashed passion for the crimson and cream. Thats two huge plays in key situations that Stoops has delivered. Theres just something special about certain guys. It's safe to say he's done that in 2020. According to Matt Revis, on-air producer of The Sports Animal in Oklahoma, Stoops had this to say in regards to the Florida job: I love what Im doing with TVI enjoy watching my son play, and the SoonersIm not looking to get in to that [job].. Stoops is married to Carol Stoops, a Mary Kay National Sales Director. In the 2012 season, he led the Sooners back to the top 25 and went to the Cotton Bowl, losing to Heisman Trophy-winning Johnny Manziel and the Texas A&M Aggies, 4113. The Bobobobs stories were originally published by Standaard Uitgeverij in Belgium, with later animation and merchandising produced . %link% The streak was ended on October 22, 2011 when Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma 4138. Bob Stoops built an incredible legacy at the University of Oklahoma, as he was widely considered one of the best coaches in college football. When Bob befriends the other members of Leo's family, the patient's problems push the doctor over the edge. ARLINGTON, Texas It's been more than five years since Bob Stoops retired as Oklahoma's head coach, but he's done quite a bit of coaching since then. It's worth noting this was before Stoops' stint with the XFL. Robert Anthony Stoops(born September 9, 1960) is an American footballcoach. He didn't have any interest in taking the job, at least that's what Steve Spurrier said. 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. 1 National (2000)10 Big 12 (2000, 2002, 2004, 20062008, 2010, 2012, 20152016)8 Big 12 South Division (2000, 20022004, 20062008, 2010) 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. Bob Stoops, football, 1979-82. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame this year. Kennedy Brooks ran for 142 yards and three touchdowns, and Caleb Williams passed for three more scores in the 47-32 victory. Breaking down the latest in 2024 football recruiting, from top commits to March visits, The Turnover Luck Index: Rating every 2022 team, from USC to Rutgers, Kiper's updated NFL mock draft: Who's moving up for a QB? Stoops appeared on SiriusXM's ESPNU Radio on Wednesday and was asked about chatter potentially linking him to the USC job. I cant imagine anyone else I could have for this position.. Drake, what can you say? Riley said moments after beating Texas, Ill bet his daddys pretty happy right now., Im just very thankful for the opportunity, Stoops said, and try to do my best and do my job every play and help out the team., Said Barnes, Im obviously extremely excited and happy for him, especially this past week to have the moment that he had. 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.