FROM COACH STOOPS Several times I have been asked what I like most about being the head football coach at Oklahoma. Obviously it's impossible to settle on just one thing, but I can tell you something that always comes quickly to mind ... the hunger this place has for championships. Looking back over OU's history, you can see where some might be tempted to sit back and be satisfied. There have been seven national championships, 38 conference titles, 23 bowl victories and 138 AllAmericans. Despite that, never is a game or honor won here when the next thought, for our team and the fans alike, doesn't turn to winning the next one. I really like that about Oklahoma ... there is always something else out there for us to attain. That attitude is reflected in what has happened here over the last four years. During that time, we've won more games (48) and more awards (12) than any other program in college football. We've spent 22 weeks at No. 1 and have been listed in 55 consecutive polls. There is no better feeling for a coach than to see his players pleased with their college experience. Based on both team and individual achievement, we see a lot of that here, and it drives our program. I can't imagine a better atmosphere for college football. Our players know they will perform on the biggest stage and compete for the greatest honors. They also know that we will do everything we can to provide the right kind of environment to enjoy this special time in their lives, while assisting them in pursuit of a degree. The outcome is a college experience that lasts a lifetime. Another year awaits and another championship opportunity is ahead of us. At Oklahoma, we wouldn't have it any other way.
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