I think the statement was meant to ruffle some OU fan feathers. Looks like they did just that. I highly doubt anyone believes Stoops is scared of coaching against Herman.
Stoops Retiring???
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I think the statement was meant to ruffle some OU fan feathers. Looks like they did just that. I highly doubt anyone believes Stoops is scared of coaching against Herman.
I remember when DKR retired - he was only 50! And the primary reason he gave was the grind of recruiting. I imagine its pretty tough - you rise to the top of your profession, and yet every year you have to lower yourself down to kiss the a** of an 18 year old prima donna who wants to play the hat game. Probably gets old.
Yeah...he was embarrassed by SMU and Navy.....but NOT by OU...
Stoops was a hell of a coach, so Riley has some big shoes to fill. There aren't many coaches better than Stoops the last 20 year. It's doubtful that it's just a seamless transition.
Bob Stoops has two sons who are both seniors in HS and play football. Perhaps he wants to get away from the grind and be able to enjoy his sons senior years. In addition to his $2 million house he just built around Norman, he also has a house in the Chicago area. If Brian Kelly has another bad year and Notre Dame fires him, which seems pretty likely, I could see ND making a serious run at Stoops. Chicago isn't that far from South Bend, and Stoops would be a great hire for ND.
This situation with Bob Stoops is very similar to Urban Meyer a few years ago, when Meyer took off a year for health reasons. His name was mentioned for every big-time CFB opening that came up. I could see this same thing happen with Stoops. Is there more to the story with BS stepping down? Maybe. Maybe not. If there is something that caused him to "retire", it will eventually come out. It will be very interesting to follow what happens with Stoops this season and how many feelers/offers he's going to get, which will be a lot.
This situation with Bob Stoops is very similar to Urban Meyer a few years ago, when Meyer took off a year for health reasons. His name was mentioned for every big-time CFB opening that came up. I could see this same thing happen with Stoops. Is there more to the story with BS stepping down? Maybe. Maybe not. If there is something that caused him to "retire", it will eventually come out. It will be very interesting to follow what happens with Stoops this season and how many feelers/offers he's going to get, which will be a lot.
But maybe Stoops doesn't want to start over in his late 50's. Coaching is a young man's game.
Stoops is a young 56. If he were 66 or 76, that's one thing, but I don't think he's done coaching. Time will tell.
I could see that happening, but I don't think that's his intentions right now. Things can change though. He's still human. It's completely understandable why a very successful very rich person would retire early from an incredibly demanding job. I don't think there are any ulterior motives in play.
He is young enough to where a short rest is enough to recharge. With all of the differing aspects to his sudden retirement, I could believe anything at this point.
That would make me smile. Can't wait to see this happen to Alabama when Saban steps down.
The biggest sting is when your coach leaves and the team takes a step backwards. The icing on the cake is when that happens and he wins elsewhere.
I have had so much fun over the last 18 years with Bob and his bag'o d!cks. I don't know who came up with that-- maybe Thujone on the Shag, but every time I see ol' bob, I just imagine him reaching into his bag and chowing down on another.
If Stoops has any kind of brains he will not go to College Station.
I think he's done coaching but if he did return it would be another top tier program, assuming one becomes available, not a little program like Aggy.
I don't disagree with this, but Spurrier did come back to South Carolina. Although I would rather coach at South Carolina than A&M.
If he coaches again I think it will be ND or a Big 10 school. He's from the Midwest and played at Iowa, but does have $EC ties from coaching at Florida.
Stoops no longer has that burning desire that is needed, in my opinion. I don't see him going somewhere else to rebuild.
Got that on paper,lets see it.He built a 2 million dollar home in Norman and he should have plenty to do.
Heard a story that his dad died at age 54 during a game that he was coaching against his oldest son. Bob had always said that he would retire in his mid 50's which is where he is currently at. I wouldn't be surprised if there was something in hiding, but I also wouldn't be surprised if he has just had enough. As it has been said many times, I don't know any other profession that you are at the top of your game and have to go and wine & dine 18 year olds and their families to have continued success.
Give it a break dude, he's retired now and will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, deal with it.
Bell...you may or may not remember that I was defending Stoops when several Sooners on this board were after his ass. I never liked Stoops but I respected him. I always thought he "got it" where MB didnt in so far as never letting off the gas when you were winning the game. DKR would build big leads and then send in the second string and keep the offense going. MB never wanted to embarrass an opponent, but DKR knew he had to get the second and third teamers ready to play when they would be needed down the line. It also protected the starters from useless injuries.
Yeah...he is a HOF coach, but he has holes in his resume that will prevent him from being among the elite of the elite.
This is were one of my thoughts lies as well. He is set for life and can take a sabbatical year for his twins' Senior year and then decide whether or not to coach again.
Another thought is his 3 biggest influences' lives; his dad died of heart issues in his early 50s, the Purple Wizard can't let go and will die on the field, and Spurrier hung on too long. Stoops may have taken those into account.
Chicago may be as simple a world class city sorta in the middle of the U.S. with direct flights to most of the U.S. and much of the world for wherever his kids end up and for a media career.
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