aZjimbo Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Rumor has it that Bob Stoops is retiring after 18 seasons. 14- 10 or more win seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Always looked at him as an above average coach who benefited from coaching at a place that recruits itself. His legacy would be so much bigger had he won more titles. How many did he lose? 3? Vs LSU, USC and Florida. But he ruled the Big 12 for a long time. Heard Lincoln Riley is the top candidate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendsofthefall Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Great coach and made Oklahoma nationally relevant again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thc6795 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Didn't win the big game very often 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxchoboian Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 46 minutes ago, thc6795 said: Didn't win the big game very often But got there. I'd take his record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 You have to be pathetic to not win at OU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aZjimbo Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 Always thought Stoops was one of the best coaches in the country. His record speaks for itself. Biggest problem is he won in his 2nd year and then becomes why didn't you win more and more. Goes to show how tough it is to get there and then win multiple titles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reb72 Posted June 7, 2017 Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 23 minutes ago, aZjimbo said: Always thought Stoops was one of the best coaches in the country. His record speaks for itself. Biggest problem is he won in his 2nd year and then becomes why didn't you win more and more. Goes to show how tough it is to get there and then win multiple titles. Same can be said for the high school level if you play in a decent state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aZjimbo Posted June 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2017 35 minutes ago, Reb72 said: Same can be said for the high school level if you play in a decent state Yes indeed. The difference between winning a state title and coming in 2nd place can be razor thin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
954gator Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Bormio said: You have to be pathetic to not win at OU. Ehhh I disagree a bit here. Care to offer your reasoning? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasball Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 2 hours ago, thc6795 said: Didn't win the big game very often They are all big games. When you beat teams like Alabama and Auburn in Bowl Games - That is pretty damn big in my book! They battled some damn good teams and came up short in some big games - They also won many big games under his watch too. Great Coach! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan in daytona Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 His bowl record at OU is 9-9. With his athletes that's under achieving (IMO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
954gator Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 5 minutes ago, dan in daytona said: His bowl record at OU is 9-9. With his athletes that's under achieving (IMO). Yeah but Dan, how many programs have been able to stay top 10 relevant like they have for that long. Look how easily teams like Texas, Miami can get down. I mean OU doesn't have the most stacked roster every year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 OU recruits itself as noted above. Even a Miami really just had a long 20 year run. OU has been relevant for 70+ years. Recruits from Texas, Midwest as well as nationally. Nearly all who have coached at OU have won and won big. The program in recent years seemed stagnant - good enough in the Big 12 but fell flat in biggest out of conference games. Still producing gobs of NFL talent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thc6795 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 He was ok in bowl games but season games against out of conference foes? When is the last time they one a big game? ND a couple yrs ago at home got spanked Ohio State last yr got spanked? Houston to start season ass whooped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
954gator Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 34 minutes ago, Bormio said: OU recruits itself as noted above. Even a Miami really just had a long 20 year run. OU has been relevant for 70+ years. Recruits from Texas, Midwest as well as nationally. Nearly all who have coached at OU have won and won big. The program in recent years seemed stagnant - good enough in the Big 12 but fell flat in biggest out of conference games. Still producing gobs of NFL talent. Miami hasn't even made it to the ACC champ game ONE time since they got there, and they are sitting on the most talented area in the world. OU recruits well, but they aren't all world either. I'd love to know their recruiting rankings last 5-10 years. I bet it's good, but not that good. They may attract players from Texas etc, but they don't just take who they want. If anything Texas AM is the premier recruiting team in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
954gator Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 40 minutes ago, Bormio said: OU recruits itself as noted above. Even a Miami really just had a long 20 year run. OU has been relevant for 70+ years. Recruits from Texas, Midwest as well as nationally. Nearly all who have coached at OU have won and won big. The program in recent years seemed stagnant - good enough in the Big 12 but fell flat in biggest out of conference games. Still producing gobs of NFL talent. I feel like this is one of the most common false assumptions in regards to college recruiting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 14 minutes ago, 954gator said: I feel like this is one of the most common false assumptions in regards to college recruiting. You are probably right, but some schools are born on 2nd or 3rd base. Kids dream of playing for those schools. Still need to do a good recruiting job though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aZjimbo Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 I find it hard to look at Stoops entire body of work and say he didn't do a great job. 14 10 win seasons. 3/4 national title games etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thc6795 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 Is he a hall of fame coach? I say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 30 minutes ago, thc6795 said: Is he a hall of fame coach? I say no. I say no too. Almost but not quite there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeler01 Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 1 hour ago, thc6795 said: Is he a hall of fame coach? I say no. Yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
954gator Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 2 hours ago, thc6795 said: Is he a hall of fame coach? I say no. Damn Your list is going to be pretty small then lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
954gator Posted June 8, 2017 Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 10 hours ago, Nolebull813 said: Always looked at him as an above average coach who benefited from coaching at a place that recruits itself. His legacy would be so much bigger had he won more titles. How many did he lose? 3? Vs LSU, USC and Florida. But he ruled the Big 12 for a long time. Heard Lincoln Riley is the top candidate He lost to some of the most talented teams though. And lets not BS OU was in it until the end against Fl. That team didn't win, but they sure as hell came to play. (especially on D) OU's game against Auburn was one of the more impressive beatings last year also. They put on a fn clinic! While "better" coached teams like Ohio State were busy getting shut out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aZjimbo Posted June 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2017 4 hours ago, thc6795 said: Is he a hall of fame coach? I say no. Very good question. If he had won at least a 2nd title then I would say definitely yes. Right now I say he might be a borderline yes. I say within 2/3 years he'll be back assuming he's in good health etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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