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...
expect last percent
That is on their own. They know what we expect from them. We have had 100 percent participation last summer, we expect the same.
across gives group hit players talented virtually
We hit virtually every need. This group gives us a lot of flexibility and diversity. These are all very talented players across the board.
expecting game goes guess last prepared shotgun
We're expecting a lot of shotgun formation and a lot of what they did last year. I guess we'll find out as the game goes on, but we're prepared for both.
good great knack open plays running
(Wood) has a knack for making plays and getting open and running good routes. He has great hands.
game guys pass quality running
We have to get quality running back play - that will be a big emphasis. We have to get those guys comfortable with our run game and our pass protection.
best growing personnel stanford team
They're doing the best they can with the personnel they've got. Stanford is a team that you can see growing with confidence.
anywhere hoping kinda third
They're all kinda bunched together. I'm hoping they can all go anywhere from the third (round) to sixth.
ahead ended further game guys last lined opposed percent run springs stuff time year
As opposed to the last two springs I feel like being here two years we are much further ahead than any time. The first year you are getting guys lined up. I feel like we can go out there and run about 80-90 percent of our stuff we ended up with last year. We are further ahead of the game than during any of our time here.
combine might six
You might have to combine about six teams.
good hope looking paper piece sheet
This piece of paper could look like a Monet to me. This is as good a looking sheet as you can hope for. It does not get any better.
balance good improved line offensive
There were a lot of good things. I think our offensive line is much improved and we had balance in the offense.
against believe best both compete competition good kids push time
This is the one time where we want to push our kids and make them compete against each other. I believe competition is good for both sides. We just believe this is the best way to improve.
adam presents situation
Adam can play. If the situation presents itself, he'll do well. If he's called upon, he'll be ready.
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.