"I enjoy watching my son . Drake Stoops plays wide receiver for the Oklahoma Sooners. Feb 14, 2023. Oklahoma landed a commitment from Drake Stoops, the son of former coach Bob Stoops, as a preferred walk-on in early January. Posted on November 25, 2021. 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. Theres some people I can kind of see, you know, they might have a social life but Drakes one of those kids, I dont even know what he would do without football. Bob Stoops has a bachelors degree from the University of Iowa. Stoops is the son of longtime Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, who is credited with resurrecting the legendary college football program. After a four-week layoff, the offense was held in check against the nation's best defense of the Florida Gators in the National Championship game, scoring only 14 points and committing two turnovers near the Florida goal line. Late in the 2003 season, however, Bob's brother Mike Stoops left his position of defensive coordinator and associate head coach at Oklahoma to accept the head coaching job at Arizona. Isaac Stoops joins twin in committing to OU, Inside the big-money battle that could decide the ACC's future. [14], On July 11, 2007, Oklahoma was placed on probation for two years by the NCAA for a rules violation involving quarterback Rhett Bomar and offensive lineman JD Quinn, whom the university had previously suspended from the team due to the players' efforts to obtain payment for hours not worked. He also received control over player personnel with the franchise, which was a nice bonus for the former Oklahoma head coach. Id completed 18 years and wed had great success. 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. Which shouldnt surprise anyone. The streak was ended on October 22, 2011 when Texas Tech defeated Oklahoma 4138. And at 55, and now at 59, everyone thinks you gottaya know, who knows what Ill be doing next year or the year after. It's safe to say he's done that in 2020. 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' teams did finish with two Heisman Trophy winners during this time, however, and two runners-up. Especially under this new iteration of the XFL. He said that his health was not a factor in his decision to retire. Oklahoma's Jalen Redmond put on a magnificent display of athleticism at the NFL scouting combine yesterday. More recently, B.o.B. Results for Oklahoma Sooners punter Michael Turk at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Isaac Stoops is used to spending Christmas in hotel rooms. Due to his success leading defenses at Kansas State and Florida, Stoops was mentioned as a future head coach. Oklahoma: Bob Stoops, son Drake shared nice moment after Alamo Bowl TD Bob Stoops Children: Meet Drake Stoops, Isaac Stoops, And - ABTC 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. Bob Stoops, football, 1979-82. https://twitter.com/IsaacStoops3/status/957416900060962819, Given the legacy Bob Stoops left as the former head coach of the Sooners, its hardly surprising his sons want to play for Oklahoma. In his 18 seasons as Sooners' head coach, Stoops was 117 against the Texas Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry. Drake is the son of legendary Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, who handed the program over to Lincoln Riley just a few short years ago. Bob Stoops built an incredible legacy at the University of Oklahoma, as he was widely considered one of the best coaches in college football. 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. 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. As a matter of fact, Stoops has been linked to the Tennessee Volunteers over the past few weeks. Join the conversation today. 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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. The Sooners have now landed yet another Stoops, as Isaac, the twin brother of Drake, has also committed as a walk-on. Bob Stoops: Resigned from Oklahoma on 6/7/2017 How good of a coach was or is Bob Stoops? He absolutely loves it.. [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. 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. Hes got a lot of familiarity with our staff, Hill toldThe Oklahoman. I just love football so unexplainably much. Led by Dany Garcia and Dwayne "The Rock". We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. Please check your email for a confirmation. You can see all of it.. Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Smart backs UGA culture after fatal crash, arrests, Kelly inks contract extension at UCLA through '27, Top QB prospect Levis eager to unleash 'cannon', Smith-Njigba feels 100% after injury-marred '22. See. Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver coach expresses excitement on social media about D.J. MORE: Top Oklahoma recruits start to jump ship after Lincoln Riley leaves for USC job. He is a 1978 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, where his father was the long-time defensive coordinator of the football team. Early in 2019, Stoops announced that he would come out of retirement to coach the Dallas Renegades in the XFL. Stoops, who is a sophomore wide receiver, out-jumped multiple Kansas State. reflected . As a senior, he caught 67 passes for 1,093 yards and 15 touchdowns. . Stoops rejoins the league from his position as Head Coach of the Renegades in 2020. That includes a 51-yard catch against Kansas State on third-and-9 that set up Seth McGowans 5-yard TD run and staked the Sooners to a 35-14 lead late in the third quarter (before that game got away in the fourth quarter and turned into a stunning loss). 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. As a redshirt freshman last year, he played in all 14 games at either wideout or on special teams, and he finished the year with eight receptions for 95 yards. As noted by ESPNs Tom VanHaaren, Isaac turned down scholarship offers, choosing instead to play for his fathers former school. Bob Stoops stepped down as Oklahoma head coach in June 2017. 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. Kentucky coach Mark Stoops, Bob's brother, has been quickly mentioned for the opening at LSU. By Cam Smith, USA TODAY High School Sports Overall, Oklahoma was 46 in BCS games and 99 in bowl games under Stoops. Bob Stoops - Wikipedia Stoops should have the chance to catch plenty of touchdowns from Spencer Rattler as long as they're on the same page. 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. The son of a football coach from Youngstown, Ohio, Stoops is one of four brothers who became college football coaches. Everybody wants you to define your life at every age. Why Bob Stoops is coming out of retirement to finish season as Sooners coach, USC-bound Lincoln Riley was honest about LSU job before leaving Oklahoma, Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione said in a statement, Lincoln Riley will bring the elite QB back to USC in a hurry, Top Oklahoma recruits start to jump ship after Lincoln Riley leaves for USC job, Stoops said in a statement from the school. Along with Switzer, Bud Wilkinson and Bennie Owen, he is one of four coaches to win over 100 games at the University of Oklahoma; no other college football program has had more than three coaches accomplish such a feat. . Robert Anthony Stoops(born September 9, 1960) is an American footballcoach. [22], On June 7, 2017, Stoops announced his retirement from college coaching. During his final four seasons there, Kansas State was 3512 with three bowl appearances. This year, he has spent time as an analyst on Fox Sports' "Big Noon Kickoff.". Stoops was the head football coach at the University of Oklahoma from 1999 through the 2016 season, but returned on an interim basis recently to fill in after the abrupt departure of Lincoln Riley. 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 two huge plays in key situations that Stoops has delivered. You just know hes going to always find a way. You can just see it in their work ethic, the way they attack things, the way they compete. Our team and players are in great hands under his leadership.". "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. Stoops' older brother, Ron Jr., is an assistant football coach at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. Whether or not Stoops will return to college football is still unclear. 14 Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Wednesday night. 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. OU football: Bob Stoops' son, Isaac Stoops, creates own lane