Mike Stoops
Mike Stoops
Michael Jaffrey Stoopsis an American football coach and former player. He is currently the defensive coordinator at the University of Oklahoma. Stoops served as the head football coach at the University of Arizona from 2003 until his firing during the 2011 season. He previously served as an assistant coach at the University of Iowa, Kansas State University, and Oklahoma. He is the younger brother of Bob Stoops, the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners football program, and the older brother...
balance time
I thought we had balance in the offense, and any time you do that you give yourself a chance.
circumstance consequences tough trying
I thought we had some tough circumstances, but it is what it is. We'll take the consequences and concentrate on trying to improve.
colors game played true wore
I think we showed our true colors today. As the game wore on, we played more confidently, and played up to the end.
acceptable amount certain chris field ok responsibility screw
It is not OK to fumble. That is not acceptable in this program. It is never going to be OK when you screw up. You have to have a certain amount of accountability and responsibility in the way you take the field and the way you play. I think that is something Chris has learned. I think he will be a more accountable player.
good
That was something we were not good enough to overcome.
capable continue decent great players
I think they can play better. I think they had decent years, but I think they are capable of much more. I think they can be great players if they continue to improve.
confidence decent feels gained kids last played playing sure utah
Our kids gained a lot of confidence in playing Utah last year. I thought we did some decent things. We could have played a whole lot better and I'm sure Utah feels like they could have done some things better.
good guys help point program three tremendous
It is good to have the three guys signing. They are going to be a big part of our program and will be a tremendous help in getting us to the point we want to get.
ball best defensive game knocks lost pass played
I don't think we played well as a defensive line. We lost Copeland Bryan. He is our best pass rusher without question. The first play of the game he knocks the ball loose.
defensive played
I don't think our young defensive linemen played very well, or as well as they can. That was the most disappointing part of our defense.
mistakes totally
He made a lot of young mistakes, which is totally natural.
decisions good plays throws
He makes some plays for them. He scrambles. He makes good throws and good decisions. You can see them getting better because their quarterback play is getting better.
great guy physical
I think it is big (to get him the ball). He has not had as many opportunities. He is a guy we desperately need. He is a big, physical guy with great speed.
anybody college ethic football greatest legacy relentless statement taught true turnaround work
He taught us how to coach. His legacy will always be a relentless work ethic and unquestioning loyalty. And it was the greatest turnaround in college football history. That's as true a statement as anybody can make.