Stepping down after 18 years as the head football coach here at Oklahoma, and I feel like I’ve absolutely been the luckiest, most fortunate guy in the world. Bob Stoops Read Quote
I think all coaches look at it as a major part of our job: to build young men, not just ball players. To put the right things in front of them, and help them mature as men, not just as players. Bob Stoops Read Quote
Sam Bradford was one of the most humble and grounded players I’ve ever been around; he got it. But I even told him, what makes you think those fans in the stands are wearing No.14 for you? Who says it’s not an old Josh Heupel jersey? Bob Stoops Read Quote
Coaches around the country are influencing the next generation of men in a positive way. Bob Stoops Read Quote
Any time you experience adversity, whether you lose a game or maybe have an official who makes a poor call that costs you the game, you’ve gotta handle yourself properly. Just like in life, not everything will go your way. Bob Stoops Read Quote
It’s very rewarding when you know you’re affecting a young person in a positive way, when you know you’re helping influence them in the right direction. Teaching them by example, giving them examples, showing humility and respect and love for your child and wife. Bob Stoops Read Quote
Sometimes people want change just to change. It doesn’t mean it’s going to be better. Bob Stoops Read Quote
