It finally happened. Mike Stoops is out, and he fact that it was a long time coming doesn’t change the fact that the timing is surprising. Having said that, there really was no ideal time to do this, so credit to OU for finally making the move — as overdue as it might have been. The news was first reported Sunday evening by James Hale.
Now remember, the Oklahoma Sooners have only reached the mid-point of the regular season with plenty left in front of them. Yes, CFP hopes don’t look great, but they aren’t dead yet.