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[Belldozer1]

Mike Stoops finalizing deal to join Alabama coaching staff as analyst
George Schroeder, USA TODAYPublished 11:18 a.m. ET Jan. 30, 2019 | Updated 12:36 p.m. ET Jan. 30, 2019
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Former Oklahoma defensive coordinator Mike Stoops is finalizing a deal to join Alabama’s staff in an off-field position, a person with knowledge of the move told USA TODAY Sports. The person requested anonymity because the move is not official.

Stoops becomes the latest in a line of prominent coaches to work with Nick Saban as part of the program’s support staff in a role as an analyst or consultant.

Stoops, the younger brother of former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, was the Sooners’ defensive coordinator from 1999-2003, building dominant defenses as the Sooners won a BCS national championship and were among the nation’s elite programs. He was Arizona’s head coach from 2004-11, going 41-50, then returned to Oklahoma in 2012.

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[Okie70]

The one glimmer of hope OU may yet get to Bama's level. Saban surely is smart enough to not let him get anywhere near the Tide D.

 

[outhereincali]

The one glimmer of hope OU may yet get to Bama's level. Saban surely is smart enough to not let him get anywhere near the Tide D.

Let's hope for OK's sake and the rest of the country he isn't.

 

[Belldozer1]

Stoops coming in under the radar, biding his time. He'll patiently wait his turn. Bama fan, Stoops is your DC in waiting, DEAL WITH IT

 

[mm42]

Stoops coming in under the radar, biding his time. He'll patiently wait his turn. Bama fan, Stoops is your DC in waiting, DEAL WITH IT

You'd be surprised what a D level DC can do with A+ talent and A+ depth. Not sure even Stoops could screw it up, but he'll try.

 

[speedstrength]

The Nick Saban school of Football Professional Development. Go to Tuscaloosa, spend your time as an off the field analyst breaking down film all day and try to rehab your image so you can get a new gig the next year. Saban has guys that have been Head Coaches and Coordinators doing what has been traditionally GA work.

 

[Scholz]

Stoops coming in under the radar, biding his time. He'll patiently wait his turn. Bama fan, Stoops is your DC in waiting, DEAL WITH IT

Hilarious hypocrisy considering how much you built him up over the years.

 

[Belldozer1]

Hilarious hypocrisy considering how much you built him up over the years.

After the “hit heard ‘round the world” I’m a Ruffin guy, you know that. Stoops was great when 3rd down was THE obvious passing down.

 

[FlourBluffHorn]

The one glimmer of hope OU may yet get to Bama's level.

Thats a crock of shit!

 

[Scholz]

After the “hit heard ‘round the world” I’m a Ruffin guy, you know that. Stoops was great when 3rd down was THE obvious passing down.

Oh I thought you had moved on to the new guy after Ruffin gave up almost half a hundred to Bama.

 

[Belldozer1]

Oh I thought you had moved on to the new guy after Ruffin gave up almost half a hundred to Bama.

Grinch has to prove himself. Ruffin gave us exactly one blitz play for the ages.

 

[Scholz]

...and many DB holds.

 

[Longyac]

The one glimmer of hope OU may yet get to Bama's level. Saban surely is smart enough to not let him get anywhere near the Tide D.

My guess is he is being brought to be Golding's experienced mentor.