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...
plays surprising
It's not surprising to me. He made plays in camp. Why wouldn't he make them in the game?
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.
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.
improvement strides throughout tremendous
I really like Willie's improvement. He has made tremendous strides throughout this spring. We have to keep getting better.
adam presents situation
Adam can play. If the situation presents itself, he'll do well. If he's called upon, he'll be ready.
adam guy happy johnson michael quality shape
Michael Johnson has competed well. Adam Hawes is a guy we are really happy with. I think those are all quality players. We need to get them in shape and get stronger.
mistakes totally
He made a lot of young mistakes, which is totally natural.
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.
limiting package
Being better is what we have to look at. Are we better with limiting him or going with our package with Richard?
coming direct drop game good kids line test wish
We'll wish kids good luck. If a kid has a big game or a big test coming up, we'll drop 'em a note. You've got a direct line to 'em.
closer field last missed people played question realize step time
We are closer every time we step on the field than we were two years ago, I don't think there is any question about that. I don't think we played particularly well last year. I think we could have played a whole lot better. We missed out on a whole lot of opportunities. But we are close and I think people realize that.
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.