A day after being shocked by Lincoln Riley's abrupt departure for the USC job, Oklahoma president Joe Harroz and athletic director Joe Castiglione held a news conference to discuss Riley's exit and reintroduce a familiar face in interim coach Bob Stoops.
"We're here today, surprised by yesterday, but with unlimited excitement for tomorrow," Castiglione said.
All three spoke of their disappointment in Riley's decision, but indicated there was nothing Riley said that led them to believe he was leaving because of anything to do with dissatisfaction at Oklahoma or with the impending move to the SEC.
"He made a personal decision," Harroz said.