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...
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.
good great knack open plays running
(Wood) has a knack for making plays and getting open and running good routes. He has great hands.
adam presents situation
Adam can play. If the situation presents itself, he'll do well. If he's called upon, he'll be ready.
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.
mistakes totally
He made a lot of young mistakes, which is totally natural.
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.
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.
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.
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.