One thing is for sure, college football is far more entertaining when Bob Stoops is on the sidelines. [3] Stoops has been nicknamed "Big Game Bob" by both supporters and detractors.[4]. Since 2020, Stoops has been a head coach with the XFL, coaching the Arlington Renegades in 2020 and has been re-signed for 2023. Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? 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. He definitely has a great understanding of the game. Because hes had some other good plays in other good games. On 3rd-and-goal still early in the second quarter, Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams found Drake going one-on-one to his left in the end zone, and the wide receiver jumped up for the Sooners second touchdown of the game, giving them a 16-3 lead with the extra point. But that moment at that time was obviously a great thrill for me.. Stoops' teams did finish with two Heisman Trophy winners during this time, however, and two runners-up. The Sooners won the National Championship with Stoops in 2000, the same year in which he won the . Bob and his three brothers (Ron Jr., Mike, and Mark) were all coached by Ron Sr. at Mooney. Stoops had a brief stint as the head coach of the Renegades, leading the team to a 2-3 record in 2020 before the season was shut down because ofthe COVID-19 pandemic. He joined the XFL in . Now 2-2, OU has an open date this week before resuming Big 12 Conference play next week at TCU. [27][28] The head coaching position was filled by former Stoops assistant Brent Venables. You can just see it in their work ethic, the way they attack things, the way they compete. Its a football family. The league will serve in a similar role to that of the USFL. He won the 2001 Orange Bowl with the Sooners and earned a consensus National Championship. Stoops chose to retire from college football because he was ready for a new challenge. The Oklahoma Sooners have now landed two of Bob Stoops sons after Isaac Stoops committed as a walk-on Saturday. Thats not the case for Isaac Stoops twin brother, Drake, who is a wide receiver for the Sooners. Bob Stoops stepped down as Oklahoma head coach in June 2017. Everything you see in all of em, to me, I think you can see pieces in Drake.. Dany Garcia is the first woman to hold a majority ownership in a professional sports league. When Bob befriends the other members of Leo's family, the patient's problems push the doctor over the edge. Theres just something special about certain guys. More recently, B.o.B. Despite a strong third quarter from Oregon, Oklahoma ultimate beat the Ducks, 47-32, and moved to 11-2 on the season. I'll do everything I can to help them finish the season in a strong and successful way and I look forward to that," Stoops said in a statement from the school. Another brother (the youngest), Mark, became the head coach at the University of Kentucky in November 2012. During a five-game winning streak in that rivalry from 2000 to 2004, his Sooners handed the Longhorns two of their worst defeats in school history, 6314 in 2000[11] and 6513 in 2003. He led the Oklahoma Soonersto a record of 191-48 over his career. Isaac Stoops long journey to follow in his fathers footsteps began with a short car ride on Monday, as he was named wide receivers coach for Oklahoma contender Moore (Okla.) High School. During his time as the head coach of the Renegades, Stoops had a 2-3 record. As a matter of fact, Stoops has been linked to the Tennessee Volunteers over the past few weeks. It turns out that Stoops felt like the Oklahoma chapter of his career was over. ARLINGTON, Texas It's been more than five years since Bob Stoops retired as Oklahoma's head coach, but he's done quite a bit of coaching since then. 1996 Florida Gators footballconsensus national champions, 2000 Oklahoma Sooners footballconsensus national champions, Disney's Wide World of Sports Spirit Award, "Oklahoma Sooners' Bob Stoops and Sterling Shepard to Accept 2014 Disney Sports Spirit Award", "Clemson beats Oklahoma, and the 'Big Game Bob' jokes soon follow", "College Football Preview 2004; A Family of Coaches Has Followed Its Leader", "Legend in the making/ National title vaults Stoops into Sooner elite", "Gatorzone.com Florida Gators Bowl Record", "Gatorzone.com Florida Gators 1996 Season", "Oklahoma vs. Texas - Box Score - October 11, 2003 - ESPN", "Oklahoma vs. Texas - Box Score - October 8, 2011 - ESPN", "Texas vs. Oklahoma - Box Score - October 13, 2012 - ESPN", "Bomar, Quinn Ineligible for Remainder 2006 and to Pay Money Back", "NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions Penalizes University of Oklahoma", "NCAA gives OU back its wins for 2005 season", "Will Oklahoma's Bob Stoops Become the Denver Broncos Next Head Coach? As coach of the Sooners, he guided the program to a 190-48 record in his 18 years as the head coach, claiming a national championship and10 Big 12 titles along the way. The West Virginia Mountaineers were already in good position to make the NCAA Tournament, but they almost certainly sealed the deal on About us: HCS is owned and operated by Pete Mundo. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame this year. [24] He served in this role until the league ceased operations on April 14, 2020 due to bankruptcy stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak. His offer list coming out of high school Air Force, Arkansas State, Memphis, Ohio, Western Kentucky and FCS Youngstown State did include one Power 5 scholarship: his dads alma mater, Iowa. B.o.B rose to the top in the 2010s, but after some controversial statements, his career changed. He currently serves as inside linebackers coach for the football program of University of Kentucky. The Sooners are now tasked with finding Riley's successor in the first full coaching search since Bob Stoops was hired in 1996. "Lincoln did a great job in his five years as head coach here and I appreciate all he did for this program. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. But I definitely prepared like this is what was going to happen.. Stoops had over a decade's worth of success with the Sooners, owning a 190-48 record with the program. The True Hiring Score or THS is compiled by a complex formula bringing together many different factors. Stoops, who is a sophomore wide receiver, out-jumped multiple Kansas State. Thats just what it is. Even if he doesn't, it's still cool to see Drake carry his father's legacy at Oklahoma. Thats what youre seeing.. Everybody wants you to define your life at every age. I'll always appreciate the close friendship we've had and will continue to have. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/12/oklahoma-oregon-bob-stoops-drake-son-hug-touchdown, before former Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables takes over, The Red Sox found a loophole in the MLB shift ban and it stinks for Joey Gallo, Survivor 44: Meet the castaways who will compete for $1 million in Fiji, Mets fans hilariously embraced basketball tactics to confuse players on the pitch clock, The Warriors left Russell Westbrook ridiculously wide open and it worked to perfection, Watch: Man tries feeding bison near Yellowstone; it doesnt go well, Ranking all 32 NFL teams' helmet logos, from worst to best, 2023 NFL Combine Winners Day 1: Blazing-fast DTs give the Bears plenty to consider, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 1 National (2000)10 Big 12 (2000, 2002, 2004, 20062008, 2010, 2012, 20152016)8 Big 12 South Division (2000, 20022004, 20062008, 2010) It always seemed like a longshot that Stoops would come out of retirement, but with his old buddy Steve Spurrier in an ambassador role for the Gators, anything was possible. The winningest coach in Oklahoma football history is retired, and it looks like he intends to keep it that way. Anyone who watched him at Norman North and anyone who knows how his dad played at Iowa isn't surprised he's contributing so many big plays this season. Stroud helped his stock, QB Bennett addresses off-field issues at combine, Stroud says he's top player, defends run ability, Alabama QB Young undeterred by size questions. Contact/Follow us@SoonersWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. In 2020, the Dallas Renegades went 2-3, led by former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Landry Jones. However, it's pretty evident that multiple Power Five programs would love to make him their next head coach. There wouldn't be any concern as to how he'd fare in the SEC either since he spent three years with the Florida Gators. Isaac had scholarship offers from Army, Central Oklahoma, Drake and a few others but is off to Norman to be a Sooner. [35], Assistant coaches under Stoops who became college or professional head coaches:[37]. Riley, 38, has been considered one of the top up-and-coming coaches in college football since taking over the Sooners' coaching spot in 2017, his first head coaching gig at any level. So literally every moment of his life, hes been a Sooner. Stoops admitted he "can't control rumors" and refused to respond . The score put Oklahoma up 51-45, and after a 2-point conversion, the OU defense got the stop to secure the win and potentially turned the Sooners season around. He was named Team MVP in 1982.[7]. Stoops is one of six children born to Ron Sr. and Evelyn "Dee Dee" Stoops in Youngstown, Ohio. Stoops, along with Bill Snyder of Kansas State, were among the first to use the JUCO systems of their respective states to help their programs progress. After all, Stoops is a proven coach thanks to his time at Oklahoma and is still relatively young for a coach. He was placed in an ambulance following the game and died en route to the hospital. 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. [25] On April 13, 2022, Stoops re-signed with the XFL.[26]. Stoops' son, Drake, is a junior wide receiver on Oklahoma's roster and has caught 40 passes for 515 yards and three touchdowns in his career. [23], On February 7, 2019, Stoops announced his plans to come out of retirement, as he was named head coach/general manager of the upcoming Dallas Renegades in the XFL. What About Bob? Bob Stoops probably never had to do that with his sons, but imagine the football knowledge that hes passed down through the years. So you can bet his name got brought up plenty since the Trojans made the move official. The story goes that Ron. The time is now because Lincoln Riley will provide a seamless transition as the new head coach, capitalizing on an excellent staff that is already in place and providing familiarity and confidence for our players," Stoops said in a statement from the school. reflected . Drake Stoops, the son of former head coach Bob Stoops, scored an incredible touchdown against the Wildcats. So Stoops moving to the coaching vacancy for onegame is an easy answer for a program looking to maintain a level of excitement heading into its final game of the season, even after its CFP hopes were dashed in a 37-33 loss to Oklahoma State on Saturday. 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. Oklahoma landed a commitment from Drake Stoops, the son of former coach Bob Stoops, as a preferred walk-on in early January. 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. 9 overall with 23 commitments, 10 of which are ESPN 300 prospects. Believe it or not, Drake is quite the football player. Even before USC football fired Clay Helton, Bob Stoops was mentioned as a potential replacement. This past year at Norman High School, Isaac Stoops was a productive two-way player as a defensive back and receiver. Bob Stoops GM / Head Coach (Dallas Renegades) since 2019, Bob Stoops has been the Head Coach at Dallas Renegades for 1.8 Seasons, | Bob Stoopss Record with Dallas Renegades. Those days seemingly ended in 2016, when Bob announced his retirement from coaching. It always seemed like a longshot that Stoops would come out of retirement, but with his old buddy Steve Spurrier in an ambassador role for the . However, filling Riley's vacant position in Norman for the bowl game will be none other than Stoops, who hired Riley as Oklahoma's offensive coordinator in 2014. It's safe to say he's done that in 2020. Over five consecutive games, the Sooners scored 60 points or more, another record (in the game prior to the streak, the Sooners scored 58 points). "I love what I'm doing with TV," Stoops said. Especially under this new iteration of the XFL. Though he hasn't coached college football since 2016, there are plenty of fans holding out hope that he'll return. Stoops rejoins the league from his position as Head Coach of the Renegades in 2020. Copyright 2017-22 Heartland College Sports. Bob Stoopss Coaching History 2019 Dallas Renegades Football Season (GM / Head Coach) 2018 Out of Coaching 2017 Out of Coaching 2016 Oklahoma Season 11-2 2015 Oklahoma Season 11-2 2014 Oklahoma Season 8-5 2013 Oklahoma Season 11-2 2012 Oklahoma Season 10-3 Alma Mater: Iowa, Bob Stoops: 2012 Oklahoma Season 10-3 2012 Oklahoma Recruiting Class: 12. Riley did just that and. Bob Stoops and his wife, Carol Stoops, have three children: Drake, Mackenzie and Isaac. The Texas safety lost sight of him as Stoops looked back over his shoulder to Spencer Rattler. 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. Prior to his tenure at Oklahoma, he held various assistant coaching positions at the University of Iowa, Kent State University, Kansas State University, and the University of Florida. Bob Stoops, football, 1979-82. Rattler stepped up and slid to his left, then slipped a quick pass to Stoops, who quickly turned and popped through an arm tackle on his way to the end zone. %link% While that surely feels like an eternity to Sooners fans, Lincoln .