Bob Stoops retiring

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#52
Gotta respect the guy for what he did at OU. One of the best defensive coaches in the game. Timing is strange for sure. Maybe he's realized that he's accumulated a substantial sum of money over the years so it's time to take advantage of it and retire in style but the question remains, why didnt he reitre a few months sooner? Seems the program will be in pretty good shape with Riley next year (Mayfield gonna make the season a breeze), not sure how he will fare after that.
 
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VolunteerHillbilly said:
McElwain probably not going anywhere. Hell, he can win the East with 2-3 losses as it is.
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But he's not closing the gap on FSU, and Miami has momentum with Richt.

Winning the East while possibly playing third fiddle to FSU and Miami will place McElwain firmly on hot seat.

Interesting timing on this Stoops retirement.
 
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Volunteer_Kirby said:
Gotta respect the guy for what he did at OU. One of the best defensive coaches in the game. Timing is strange for sure. Maybe he's realized that he's accumulated a substantial sum of money over the years so it's time to take advantage of it and retire in style but the question remains, why didnt he reitre a few months sooner? Seems the program will be in pretty good shape with Riley next year (Mayfield gonna make the season a breeze), not sure how he will fare after that.
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He wanted to make sure he caught all Game of Thrones episodes and was not distracted by football.
 
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Rampant speculation:

Retires in June after issues make it uncomfortable and Lincoln Riley, the new golden assistant, is on everyones list. With the writing on the wall, the timing makes it hard to hire a new staff, so the current staff, including the family of the former head coach, keeps jobs on the new staff.
 
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DiderotsGhost said:
Weird timing.

Claims it's not about health, but why else would you retire in June? I get that with Lincoln Riley there, they have an ideal succession scenario, but still weird timing. And he's only 56.
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I thinks it's a combination of things:
Riley has done a great job so far and the QBs are lined up to keep rolling (Baker and then Kyler and more) so he feels comfortable to hand over the "keys" and it's his handpicked successor and he's staying in as a "Special Assistant" to help the AD and Riley.
This has been in the works for some time. Most just thought 3-4 years down the line.
Both of Stoop's son are in their senior year of HS and both are good (One has D1 offers) at football so he can go to their games and have some quality family time.
He announced right after Oklahomas move in day so he could address the new guys ('17 recruits) instead of having them left in the dark.
He was diagnosed with heart disease and saw his father die on the sidelines coaching a football game at 56.
JM2C
 
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BUBear said:
Recently saw on shaggybevo where Stoops bought a $2m home in Chicago.

http://www.shaggytexas.com/board/sh...ansion-(cornering-the-phallus-futures-market-)


Stoops buys $2 mil Chicago mansion (cornering the phallus futures market?)
Just north of the Chicago Board of Trade:

University of Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops pays $2.25 million for Gold Coast home

Are the Bears looking to make a move?
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It's been speculated that one of his sons will be playing college ball at Northwestern.
 
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I saw the last couple weeks texas is pulling a lot of top recruits. Maybe he lost the fire
 
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DiderotsGhost said:
Weird timing.

Claims it's not about health, but why else would you retire in June? I get that with Lincoln Riley there, they have an ideal succession scenario, but still weird timing. And he's only 56.
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He's preparing to take over in Knoxville in December.
 
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Orange Swagger said:
As reported just now on 24/7 Sports Bob Stoops to retire immediately. Quoted as saying health was not a reason. I'm sure the rest of the story will be quite interesting.
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He has ties with Putin and has been nominated to be the Next Attorney General!
 
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secking said:
It is a health issue, he was diagnosed with a heart condition about a month ago. His dad coached for years and died at a young age, that probably played a role in his decision.
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So I guess this is retiring to address his health BEFORE it becomes an issue. Never know, once he make a few lifestyle adjustments he could be back. If he waits until he has a coronary, that could kill or ruin his quality of life. Some parts you can't put a money value on.
 
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Silentsniper1516 said:
I thinks it's a combination of things:
Riley has done a great job so far and the QBs are lined up to keep rolling (Baker and then Kyler and more) so he feels comfortable to hand over the "keys" and it's his handpicked successor and he's staying in as a "Special Assistant" to help the AD and Riley.
This has been in the works for some time. Most just thought 3-4 years down the line.
Both of Stoop's son are in their senior year of HS and both are good (One has D1 offers) at football so he can go to their games and have some quality family time.
He announced right after Oklahomas move in day so he could address the new guys ('17 recruits) instead of having them left in the dark.
He was diagnosed with heart disease and saw his father die on the sidelines coaching a football game at 56.
JM2C
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Without the last one, he would have stayed.
 
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